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Newsletter February 7, 2025

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette

    This month’s theme is Generosity

    Sunday Sermon: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer

    “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

    Winston Churchill 

    Special days coming in February

    • February 14: Valentine’s Day
    • February 17: Presidents’ Day
    • February 28 Ramadan begins at sunset 

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Early voting for the Republican primary for State Senate District 23 (Lafayette) is ongoing though tomorrow (Saturday). The primary election takes place on February 15th. If you choose to vote, you can help select the most moderate Republican candidate.

    The general election on March 29th will also have a Democratic candidate, plus four constitutional amendments.

    EVENTS CALENDAR

    • February 9: Sermon: The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer (TED Talk)/ Business Meeting & Election of Nominating Committee chair and members
    • February 16: Service/UU Discussion Group
    • February 23: Service: Speaker Consuela Gaines/ Potluck*

    HAPPENINGS

    GOOD TROUBLE

    50 PROTESTS, 50 STATES: WE THE PEOPLE REJECT… Chris, shown here 2 other attendees, attended the protest rally in Baton Rouge at the state capitol on Feb. 5. Go, Chris! Thank you for representing UUFoL.

    LUNCH BUNCH

    Lunch was at Zea’s, and a delicious meal it was! We hope you will consider joining us this coming Sunday when we dine at Ruby Slipper, 4701 Amb. Caffery Pkwy. We have a lunch fund; so, if you are having financial difficulty, don’t let that stop you from joining us. It’s important to continue fellowship.

    UUFoL Executive Committee Planning Session

    The newly installed executive board and committee chairs will meet this Saturday for a planning session, hoping to come up with exciting and uplifting ideas for this coming year. You’ll hear all about it!

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