 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette Greetings fellow UUs and supporters! Our theme for July is 'Journey' -- life is a meandering journey to discover ourself
 The title of this Sunday, July 4th's sermon presented by Chris Menard is 'Suppressing the Vote' which is a condensed version of a panel discussion by Rev. Barber, Miss Laverne Berry and Dr. Alex Keyssar from Harvard. Some take-aways from the sermon: The history of our country is the history of struggle for the right to have a voice. When you suppress the vote, you open up the possibility for people to get elected that will pass policies that hurt mostly poor whites. The Poor People's Campaign maintains that dealing with systemic racism, ecological devastation, poverty, environmental justice and religious nationalism is required to change the narrative and challenge voter suppression. It's not enough to vote every 4 years when harmful legislation is passed in the meantime. Hope is work. It's one thing to hope that the future changes. It's another thing to do the work to make sure it does. Please visit us via the Zoom link on the uulala.org web page, at this link, or in person. If you are not yet vaccinated for COVID-19, we have hand sanitizer and masks available. If you are unable to attend, you may still view the interactive service slides here which includes the sermon text. Fellowship begins at 10:30 until the service at 11 am. On Facebook? View the service event here. ---  The July issue of the Touchstones Journal can be read at this link. ---  On Saturday, July 10th at 11 am, we will be joining Indivisible Acadiana members and supporters for a 'Deadline for Democracy' rally to support voting rights, free and fair elections, campaign finance reform, and the For the People Act. It will be at 1601 Pinhook Rd. next to Outback Steakhouse. Posters and costumes welcome. Please come out and let your voice be heard! More info here. --- There will be an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 6th at 6 pm on Zoom. Everyone is invited to attend. Our Sunday, July 11th service will feature a video sermon: "Spirituality Without God" followed by a potluck dinner. Surprise us! --- Have a great week! Scott Ferguson, Services Web: uulala.org Facebook: @UULafayetteLA Youtube: UULaLaFellowship |