Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship of Lafayette
Greetings fellow UUs and supporters!
We are meeting IN PERSON
and on Zoom until further notice.
Our theme for December is Joy.
‘Chris Meadows writes that joy is related to a sense of harmony within and with other people; an increase in vitality that makes us feel more alive; an experience of transcendence in which we move beyond personal ego boundaries; and, finally, a sense of physical freedom, as well as freedom of thought….Our task is not to cultivate joy, but to cultivate life in such a way that joy abounds. Perhaps this is the answer to Mary Oliver’s haunting question: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do / with your one wild and precious life?”’ (Source: Touchstones Journal)
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Sunday, December 11th Service:
In this recorded sermon, Rev. Dr. John Morehouse recalls the New Years tradition in Southern Italy of singing and dancing after midnight and throwing out items that symbolize letting go of the past. He tells of childhood hardships author C. S. Lewis' endured yet he had a thrill of being alive. Lewis went on to write 'The Chronicles of Narnia' -- a story of rebirth or resurrection of life. After his wife's death he wondered where the joy in life can be found, then concluded that it is 'about to be' -- a promise and an expectation. It is *the* spiritual quality that is never fully realized by is always promised. Joy takes the darkness and finds meaning from it. We sing and dance to feel the divinity that connects us all and to accept the promise of joy in our lives.
Please visit our Sunday service either in person at 1119 Johnston St. or on Zoom via:
or the link at uulala.org
We now have Religious Education for pre-teen children. We visit with coffee and snacks from 10:30-11 am. The service runs from 11 am until 12 noon. After the service we will have a potluck dinner. Everyone is invited!
Service outline Service slides
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Last Sunday's Service Recap:
This sermon first delivered by Rev. Matt Alspaugh of The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown, Ohio begins by proposing that happiness is a joy. Psychologist Martin Seligman suggested that there are three pathways to authentic happiness: pleasant life where we choose pleasurable activities, good life where we do what we have talents for, and meaningful life where we apply our talents in service to something larger than ourselves.Together Seligman calls this living the full life, saying "A full life consists in experiencing positive emotions about the past and future, savoring positive feelings from the pleasures, deriving abundant gratification from your signature strengths, and using these strengths in the service of something larger to obtain meaning."
Service outline Service slides
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Useful Links:
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Announcements:
RE instructor Phyllis Richard and our RE students will be sponsoring a Mitten and Hat tree for the homeless in our area. As the weather turns colder many are in need of socks, hats, and gloves, scarves, or mittens – both child and adult sizes. Please bring one or more items to our December Sunday services to put on our new tree!
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Calendar:
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Touchstones Journal for December:
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Have a great week!
Scott Ferguson, Services
Web: uulala.org
Email: uulalafellowship@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/uufol
You Tube: youtube.com/@uufol
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