Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette
The June theme is Good and Evil
Sunday Sermon: Guest Speaker Rev. Constance McIntosh
“May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house.”
George Carlin
Special days coming soon
- June 19th: Juneteenth
- June 20th: Summer Solstice/Midsummer
- June 27th: Muharram (Islamic New Year, Evening)
- June 28th: Stonewall Uprising Anniversary
JUNE SERVICES
- June 1st: Sermon, Good and Evil by Rev. Sian Wiltshire
- June 8th: Sermon, The Bizarre Intimacy of Hatred by Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein, Discussion Group
- June 15th: Sermon, Father’s Day by Rev. Mark Skrabacz
- June 22nd: Sermon, Guest Speaker Constance McIntosh, Potluck
- June 29th: Sermon TBD, “Bring-a-friend” service
UPCOMING EVENTS
- June 29th: Bring-a-friend Sunday! Invite someone to come visit us who you think would be interested in getting know us.
- July 8th: Coterie Meeting with Lafayette Mayor and Chief of Police at Old Lafayette City Hall (735 Jefferson Street). Further details to come.
- July 11th: Inn Ministry is still looking for volunteers. Please await for further details closer to the date.
- July 21st: Moving Day for Lafayette Elementary School. Lafayette Elementary School will be moving to the old Lafayette Middle School on University at Congress. They are looking for volunteers from 8AM through noon to help teachers unload school supplies and placing them in their new classrooms. Sign ups and more details to come in upcoming newsletters.
- July 26th: UU Common Read Book Club at 3PM at Cavalier House Books (302A Jefferson Street). We will be discussing the UU Common Read book Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families published by Skinner House and interviews by Peggy Gillespie. See details below.
HAPPENINGS
No Kings Rally
Pictured above: Constance McIntosh and Chris; Chris, How, Mary, and Lauren; Mary.
On June 14th, several UU members participated in the No Kings Rally. The No Kings Rally protests occurred at many major cities throughout the United States. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cause!
Acadiana Pride Parade
Pictured on the left: Mary, Chris, and Gayle.
On June 14th, we also had a presence at the Acadiana Pride Parade! Thank you to everyone who came out and walked and supported LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of expression.
UU Common Read Book Club
The UU Common Read for 2024-205 is Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families (Skinner House, 2023). The book explores the lives of trans and nonbinary people through interviews and photo portraits depicting their revelations, challenges, joys, and networks of support.
We will be hosting a book club meeting on July 26th at 3PM at Cavalier House Books (302A Jefferson Street). Books have been ordered!
Help for ULL Campus Cupboard
The Campus Cupboard at UL Lafayette is in need of the following items:
Foodstuffs: cereal, canned fruit, canned tuna/chicken, ramen noodles, meals in a can (such as stew or soup), microwavable meals (such as potatoes, rice, pasta, mac and cheese, etc.), powdered milk, jelly, peanut butter, crackers, dried beans, granola bars, protein bars.
Toiletries: Dish soap, laundry detergent.
Hygiene products: soap, toilet paper, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products.
Please bring any donations to service on Sunday. We will continue to deliver to the Cupboard.