Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette
March theme is Forgiveness
Sunday Sermon: “Forgive and Live” by Rev. Douglas Taylor
Read by Diane Kirksey.
Forgiveness liberates the soul, it removes fear. That’s why it’s such a powerful weapon.
Nelson Mandela
Special days coming in March
- March 9th: Daylight Saving Time begins.
- March 13th: Holi (find out about the Lafayette celebration at lafayetteholi.org)
- March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day
- March 20th: First day of spring
- March 30th: Eid al-Fitr
- March 31st: Cesar Chavez Day
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Don’t forget to set your clock Saturday night, or you’ll be an hour late for everything on Sunday!
EVENTS CALENDAR
- March 2 — Sermon on Stewardship
- March 9 — Sermon: “Forgive and Live” by Rev. Douglas Taylor, and Potluck
- March 11 — Information session on proposed constitutional amendments (see article below)
- March 29 — Election day — please vote!
HAPPENINGS
Potluck – March 9
This Sunday after service is our potluck Sunday. Bring a dish and stay to share a meal in community with your fellow UUers. Everyone is invited. If you can’t bring a dish, no matter — there will be plenty of food.
Small Congregations Info Sessions
The UUA’s Congregational Life Smallers Team is hosting a month of learning for small congregations. They will be hosting a webinar each week in the month of March on a variety of topics for small congregations:
- Deeper Joy (community building activities)
- Deep Listening (a foundational element of good communication
- Social Action for small congregations
- The final week of Small Congregation Month will be dedicated to convening groups of small congregation leaders: ministers, religious educators, board members, etc.
Registration will include access to all materials and webinar recordings. Register at https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/q1ejvozi0vyp2lx
Stewardship Sunday – March 2
Linda and others shared inspiring stories about the role UU plays in their lives and the importance of supporting the fellowship.
Your pledges, no matter their size, let us know how much money we can depend on, so we can make plans to spend it most effectively. The pledge form is at this link.
Vote on Constitutional Amendments
Many local groups are holding meetings explaining the amendments and sending out postcards encouraging people to vote. Packets of postcards can be picked up after Sunday service on the 9th. After Sunday’s potluck, those wishing to stay on to write postcards are welcome.
Lunch Bunch – March 2
The UU lunch hunting party went to the new location of Shane’s Quesadilla Burgers and nobody had a Quesadilla Burger but the food was tasty and the conversation was up to its usual high standard.
Inn Ministry
Folks at “The Inn” continue to need food, including protein, such as canned meats, beans and fish, all with pull tops. For those who are temporarily housed, but struggling to feed their families, hotdogs and sliced meats are good. Instant grits and oatmeal, quick-cooking rice, ramen noodles, and boxes of mac&cheese work well for those with microwaves. Fresh produce is a blessing – fruit and veggies.
And of course, money is always welcome! We use this money to buy bus passes, which are a steppingstone to people trying to get their lives together, letting them get to work, medical appointments, and shopping. For the homeless it’s a way out of the elements.
Thank you, “newsletter people” and a big thank you to members who shared their stories on Sunday of how UU has impacted their lives…so many touching stories. See y’all Sunday. ❤️
P.S. Nice lunch-bunch pic
Terry