 UU Fellowship of Lafayette Greetings fellow UUs and supporters! We are meeting IN PERSON and on Zoom until further notice. Our theme for February is Power. In 1857, Frederick Douglass said, "Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will." Thus, a struggle will be required by each generation to renew, repair, and/or reclaim things like democracy, equality, liberty, freedom, and other rights that can be denied or undermined.Our tools of power include reason, non-violence, and courage to oppose hatred, violence, deceit, and more.Sunday, February 6th Service:  Rev. Douglas Taylor relates insights into how laughter can improve the quality of our lives by tapping positive emotions, relieving pain, decreasing the body's cortisol levels, boosting our immune system, soothing tension, improving our mood. Surprisingly, it is said that laughter even fortifies our sense of belonging and trust in others. Rev. Taylor believes that laughter is also a form of public or social spirituality. Best of all, laughter is a native ability -- babies do it without being taught. So treat yourself to a good guffaw today! Fellowship 10:30-11am Service: 11am Join us in person or on Zoom for Fellowship from 10:30 am until the service from 11 am until 12 noon with lunch afterward at a local restaurant. You may view the interactive service slides or view the sermon slides. If you will be visiting us and are on Facebook, please mark yourself going in the event Last Sunday's service recap: Many UUs volunteer free time in their communities when they are able. Bruce Snow's presentation focused on the VITA adult literacy program. Teaching adults enables them to become full participants in home, work and community -- giving them the skills they need to help them and their children succeed! View the sermon to learn more about this program. Helping others feels good! --- Candlelight Vigil: Thanks to those members who attended the Wednesday night Candlelight Vigil for Fred Prejean. Many people attended and Frank Crocco of MTM did a wonderful job leading the event. Scott Ferguson used his phone with mixed results to Facebook Live the event. You can watch it here. --- Funeral Service: The Friday Funeral service for Fred Prejean will be a viewing from 2-4 pm and a service at 4 pm. A reception will follow thereafter. Where: Acadiana Center for the Arts, downtown Lafayette, 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette, La 70501. The wearing of a mask is required. Facebook users MTM Community page post link: https://www.facebook.com/1732623197056902/posts/3093160414336500/?d=n ---- |
