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KATC Lafayette News reports "Changes for Grab & Go meals in Lafayette Parish." This program provides free meals for children in the parish under 18.
https://www.katc.com/news/coronavirus/changes-for-grab-go-meals-in-lafayette-parish

KATC reports that the Lafayette Second Harvest Food Bank  needs volunteers.  
https://www.katc.com/news/local-news/lafayette-parish/second-harvest-food-bank-in-need-of-volunteers

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Greetings Beloveds!

The Fellowship's time slot for praying is in the early afternoon. I'll post more when I get confirmation.


Diane Kirksey Compassionate Communication of Lafayette, LA
--- Diane will be saying a prayer this afternoon at 2 pm via computer reading prayers and homily from the UUA: https://www.facebook.com/lafayetteconsolidatedgovernment/videos/890213418141892/

Approved minutes of the Congregational Business Meeting and Election held on April 26, 2020 are now available at
https://minutesuulalafellowship.blogspot.com/

Our first Coffee House evening Zoom event this Saturday night, May 2 at 6:30. The Facebook event is at: https://www.facebook.com/events/548913786028982 You can use this shortcut tinyurl.com/uubyoc to join us for music, poetry, dancing and singing!
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For more info, see Scott or Jackie

Our UULaLa team earned 135 pts. in the Earth Day Eco Challenge. Let's do another one and see if we do even better!
Diane Kirksey Compassionate Communication of Lafayette, LA

Festival International has an awesome lineup this year and you can view it from your most comfortable chair. This is a great opportunity to share with friends around the country and the world.  https://festivalinternational.org/virtualfest/

About  riding with someone else;  I was told to wipe off seats before setting in them. Giles may take you to appt for free?  Note, I am used to people telling me I give too much info.  Sorry.

Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A10e, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

-------- Original message -------- From: Diane Kirksey <diane.kirksey1@yahoo.com> Date: 4/21/20 1:25 PM (GMT-06:00) To: uulalafellowship.announce@blogger.com, UU Fellowship of Lafayette <ask_uulala@uulala.org>, LindaSchaller <golunge@yahoo.com> Cc: Daniel Brewster <daniel_brewster4@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Pick Up help for seniors
I thought of the ride thing, about distancing - because I have some common sense. But I don't know which part of the car the last person sat in. LOL!
Diane Kirksey Compassionate Communication of Lafayette, LA

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 12:27:29 PM CDT, LindaSchaller <golunge@yahoo.com> wrote:

Per UUF conversation on ZOOM Sunday.
Re grocery pic…

I'm sorry, that was probably snarky. I'm very frightened by this. And I have to take Uber or the bus over to UHC for a blood draw this week. My doctor will not refill my blood pressure meds if I don't.
Diane Kirksey Compassionate Communication of Lafayette, LA

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 01:25:45 PM CDT, Diane Kirksey <diane.kirksey1@yahoo.com> wrote:

I thought of the ride thing, about distancing - because I have some common sense. But I don't know which part of the car the last person sat in. LOL!
Diane Kirksey Compassionate Communication of Lafayette, LA

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 12:27:29 PM CDT, LindaSchaller <golunge@yahoo.com> wrote:

Per UUF conversation on ZOOM Sunday.
Re grocery pickup.    Giles Automotive is offering to run errands , such as grocery shopping, for free, and offering rides for people. Call them at 337-210-9015.
Re sharing rides.    Those considered at high risk fo…

I thought of the ride thing, about distancing - because I have some common sense. But I don't know which part of the car the last person sat in. LOL!
Diane Kirksey Compassionate Communication of Lafayette, LA

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 12:27:29 PM CDT, LindaSchaller <golunge@yahoo.com> wrote:

Per UUF conversation on ZOOM Sunday.
Re grocery pickup.    Giles Automotive is offering to run errands , such as grocery shopping, for free, and offering rides for people. Call them at 337-210-9015.
Re sharing rides.    Those considered at high risk for the Corona virus would perhaps be taking a chance traveling  with someone other than members of their own household.  If we do so the one passenger should sit as far away from the driver as possible and both should be masked.   This is not official advice; I was told this is common sense , and , I personally should not do it.??
Anyway, the idea of walking in a park together on Earth Day, or any day, is v…

Yes, this is a great thing that Giles is doing. I don't personally need it. Some of the seniors where I live will use it if we can find a way to get their groceries ordered. (EBT, no computer or smart phone)  Send more info when you get it! I think some stores are working on taking EBT but probably not over the phone if someone doesn't have a computer. 
Volunteers who come and pick up the list, the card, go to the store and purchase groceries and bring them back here are the real heroes. If we could just find someone besides Diane to be the go-between inside the Evangeline.
Diane Kirksey Compassionate Communication of Lafayette, LA

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 12:27:29 PM CDT, LindaSchaller <golunge@yahoo.com> wrote:

Per UUF conversation on ZOOM Sunday.
Re grocery pickup.    Giles Automotive is offering to run errands , such as grocery shopping, for free, and offering rides for people. Call them at 337-210-9015.
Re sharing rides.    Those co…

Per UUF conversation on ZOOM Sunday.
Re grocery pickup.    Giles Automotive is offering to run errands , such as grocery shopping, for free, and offering rides for people. Call them at 337-210-9015.
Re sharing rides.    Those considered at high risk for the Corona virus would perhaps be taking a chance traveling  with someone other than members of their own household.  If we do so the one passenger should sit as far away from the driver as possible and both should be masked.   This is not official advice; I was told this is common sense , and , I personally should not do it.??
Anyway, the idea of walking in a park together on Earth Day, or any day, is very compelling.  Please let me know if we can come up with a plan.
Together in a circle of love, Linda

Linda

Diane Kirksey Compassionate Communication of Lafayette, LA

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Diane Kirksey <diane.kirksey1@yahoo.com> To: uulalafellowship.announce@blogger.com <uulalafellowship.announce@blogger.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 11:26:24 AM CDT Subject: Adult Religious Education Programs Online
Tuesdays 5 pm Starting   April 21
Facing Death with Life, by the Rev. Kate Walker and Lee Ann Wester, facilitates a process of personal reflection, learning, and spiritual growth focused on the topic of death and dying. Drawing on a variety of contemporary religious and secular resources, it helps participants move from viewing death as an abstract concept to developing a personal recognition of its meaning in their lives. Eight one-hour workshops.
Facing Death with LifeA curriculum that offers personal reflection, learning, and spiritual growth focused on the topic of death and d...

Thursdays 5 pm April 23 Spirit in Practice,

Spirit in Practice was created to help Unitarian…

Tuesdays 5 pm Starting 
Facing Death with Life, by the Rev. Kate Walker and Lee Ann Wester, facilitates a process of personal reflection, learning, and spiritual growth focused on the topic of death and dying. Drawing on a variety of contemporary religious and secular resources, it helps participants move from viewing death as an abstract concept to developing a personal recognition of its meaning in their lives. Eight one-hour workshops.
Facing Death with LifeA curriculum that offers personal reflection, learning, and spiritual growth focused on the topic of death and d...

Thursdays 5 pm Spirit in Practice,

Spirit in Practice was created to help Unitarian Universalists develop regular disciplines, or practices, of the spirit—practices that help them connect with the sacred ground of their being, however they understand it. Spirit in Practice affirms religious diversity while seeking unity in our communal quest for meaning and wholeness. Whether participants follow a path they identify as …

Each year the Fellowship holds a congregational meeting and annual election to select our new elected leaders. This year our election will be held during the congregational meeting on April 26. More information about the congressional meeting including the meeting agenda will be available before the meeting.
Under our bylaws, the Fellowship Nominating Committee compiles the list of nominees and selects a slate of candidates. At the April 26 meeting, any additional nominations will be accepted from the floor. Elected officers will serve for one year beginning immediately after the election. We will also be electing the Nominating Committee for next year. Their job will be to compile the candidates list and slate for the 2021-2022 church year.

The nominating committee has announced the following slate for our 2020-2021 church year.

OfficersPresident - Diane KirkseyVice President - Hunter MillerTreasurer - Bruce SnowSecretary - Ebony Bryant
Nominations CommitteeChair - Diane KirkseyMember …

Join via Zoom for our UULaLa annual Passover tradition, the Oranges and Olives Seder Service.  Bruce Coen will again be leading the Seder.

So that you will be able to follow along in the program, please download the Haggadah  before the Seder service through the link below:

https://uuja.org/holidays/lit/OrangesandOlivesHaggadah.pdf

The draft meeting minutes for the April 2020 EC meeting (aka the Board Meeting) are now available through this link. Please send any corrections to the secretary, Mike Waldon.

Our EC meeting is currently heldmonthly as an online Zoom meeting on the first Tuesday at 6:00 pm.

The April Executive Committee Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 7, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place only online or by phone.
All members and friends are encouraged to attend and participate. To attend on your device or computer click this link, or go to the UULaLa home page UULaLa.org, then click on the link labeled "join us for an online service."

The Zoom page will open. Once at the Zoom page, you may  optionally select to start the Zoom app or download it if its not installed. However, the simpler selection is to cancel the popup window and click on "join from your browser."

Finally, you can join by conference call (sound only) from your phone. First, dial one of these numbers:
+1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)
+1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)
+1 312 626 6799 (US Toll)
+1 346 248 7799 (US Toll)
+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)
+1 929 205 6099 (US Toll)
Then, when asked type in these numbers followed by #:
Conference ID 767 285 884#
When asked for the participant ID just…

In order to protect the health of our congregation and the community, all services will be streamed online until further notice.

We have set up an online meeting and chat room for the fellowship. Clicking this link will prompt you to open the video call application Zoom, and if you have not installed Zoom, it will walk you through the installation. If you have any problems, call or text Hunter at 337-581-2665, or email uulalafellowship@gmail.com and someone will help you through the process.
The services will begin streaming every Sunday at 11:00 AM. Coffee and community will start at 10:30 AM, so make yourself a cup at home and come join us!

If you prefer to simply watch the service, we will also be streaming it to our Facebook page, where you can participate through the live chat.

The Zoom chat room will be open continuously during this difficult time, so that people may connect with each other and find support.

Need to attend by dialup? (from the UULaLa Calendar):Unitarian Universal…