 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 13th Service:  In this sermon titled 'Love is Like a Box of Chocolates', Rev. Sarah Schurr observes that there are different kinds of love. The ancient Greeks had different words for them such as eros, pragma, philia, storge, ludus, mania, agape, and philautia. Love can be full of surprises and can disappoint because not everyone has the same needs. Some want comfort and others want excitement. Sometimes we don't get what we want. While love involves some risk and can be messy, it can also bring you joy -- and that makes the pursuit of love worthwhile. 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 text with images. If you will be visiting us and are on Facebook, please mark yourself going in the event Last Sunday's service recap:
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!
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