 UU Fellowship of Lafayette Greetings fellow UUs and supporters! We are meeting IN PERSON and on Zoom until further notice. Our theme for January is Renewal. It is said that the one constant in the universe is change. Our bodies renew themselves physically by replacing cells of most organs with new cells. Our minds begin life as empty vessels which grow and change with our life experiences. The elements of which we are made were once created in the hearts of stars which formed from gas and dust -- then exploded -- spreading those elements throughout the universe to come together as beings alive and able to contemplate their own natures and the natures of their universe only to be dispersed again and again in a never-ending cycle of renewal. Sunday, January 2nd Service:  Travel writer Pico Iyer observes that two people can have the very same experience yet interpret that experience in totally different ways. One as positive and the other as negative. By practicing 'The Art Of Stillness' you may become better able to share something fresh, creative and joyful with family and friends. He suggests that just the act of sitting still or meditation can not only lead to better health and clearer thinking but also to emotional intelligence. We are located at 1119 Johnston Street, Building 12 behind Dominos Pizza. 10:30-11 am for fellowship, and 11-12 noon for the service. Go to uulala.org for our Zoom link to the service or you can use this one. Unable to attend or would like to follow along with the interactive service slides? View the sermon video. All are welcome to join us at one of the local restaurants afterward. Please let us know if you have special dietary needs -- we want to include you! If you will be visiting us and are on Facebook, please mark yourself going in the event Last Sunday's service recap: Our theme for December was Healing and on that list is the need for healing the neglect for our histories of feminine deities. In her sermon 'Reflections on the Divine Feminine, Rev. Tracy Johnson examines these roots and suggests a possible return to embracing the divine feminine from our current patriarchal-leaning societies. Read by Chirs Menard. View the interactive service slides or read the sermon. ---- Songs of the Season Sing-along Thanks to all who participated in this event. It was great fun! --- Our online calendar is now available via this link. NEW!!!! View past Services slides :-)  'Work and Rest' sermon text: https://www.uua.org/worship/words/sermon/183782.shtml If you are willing to read the sermon let Scott Ferguson know: scottfromscott@gmail.com   --- |