 UU Fellowship of Lafayette Greetings fellow UUs and supporters! We are meeting IN PERSON and on Zoom until further notice. Our theme for November services is Nonviolence. Universalist and Unitarian minister Adin Ballou’s and Unitarian Henry David Thoreau’s writings influenced Leo Tolstoy’s, Mahatma Gandhi’s, and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s philosophy and practice of non-violence. The commitment to non-violence is essential to oppose and subvert a culture of violence that is so damaging. Non-violence is an essential tool in the work to repair the world. Sunday, November 28th Service:  Our service theme this Sunday is The History of Nonviolence by John Green. Learn how Leo Tolstoy influenced Mhatama Ghandi's successful non-violent resistance to British rule of India -- eventually winning his country's independance. Non-violence has been a successful tool in other struggles against imperialism and injustices as well. Martin Luther King, Jr. also used non-violence effectively in the fight against racism and for civil and voting rights. Visit us at 1119 Johnson Street, building 12 or via the Zoom link at uulala.org this Sunday, 10:30-11 am for fellowship, and 11-12 noon for the service. If unable to attend you can view the interactive service slides and sermon video. If you will be visiting us and are on Facebook, please mark yourself going in the event. Last Sunday's service recap: Our guest speakers -- Kimberly and Rachel -- were from the 'Hearts of Hope' center located at 911 General Mouton. They are a nonprofit agency aiding those affected by the trauma of sexual violence in our community and surrounding areas by providing education, advocacy and empowerment services and programs. To learn more about these programs, view their presentation in our service and presentation slides.   ---- Our online calendar is now available via this link.   --- |