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  Mike Waldon    12:40 PM UU the Vote is holding a virtual rally for the  For the People Act (HR 1)  on Tuesday noon-1:00 pm.  https://secure.everyaction.com/p/9c0vGDMTIkSrIIBgFJuk6w2?emci=959f8e59-2d73-eb11-9889-00[…]92&emdi=ef3ff25d-7773-eb11-9889-00155d43c992&ceid=8834844 EveryAction Join the National Call In Day for the For the People Act (HR 1) Feb. 23rd There is more work to do to build a democracy that works for the people.  (1 MB)

Volunteer opportunity with UWA, ARCH's ShareHouse and/or CASA

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      Get Involved | Make a Difference   Hello ,   This Valentine's Day, instead of just expressing your love to your friends and family, why not spread joy to your community as well? The Volunteer Center has several upcoming opportunities for you to plug in and give back. Here are a few needs I think you would be interested in:   ·      United Way will host the first mass food distribution of 2021 on Saturday, February 20. Scroll down to learn more!   ·      ARCH's ShareHouse is in need of help to sort, clean up and store donations, build move in kits, and assist with basic organization. Click here to sign up.   ·      CASA is currently recruiting more court-appointed special advocates to make a life-changing difference for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.   Our February spotlights are on T.R.A.I.L. with its upcoming Cycle Zydeco event and Terri Roberts for her incredible work as a volunteer. Keep scrolling to read more!   Let's make a difference this V...

ARCH needs your support to help our homeless, especially now

We've heard about the great work ARCH is doing to shelter our homeless neighbors. They need extra help now. Please donate if you can.   https://archacadiana.networkforgood.com/projects/117555-help-a-neighbor-get-warm-today

How to create Order of Service slides

 Our Order of Service consists of a Google Slides template that generally includes items such as prelude, welcome screen, title screen, opening, chalice lighting, joys and concerns, readings from the common bowl, reading, hymn, responsive reading, special song, meditation, sermon, announcements, calendar, chalice extinguishing, closing song, and benediction. The instructions for creating an OOS are located in this tutorial document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cqetyajkQPHgDQK-1xLeKurMVK8PqYJ4-tZ85juIrA/edit?usp=sharing The OOS tutorial document uses a demo OOS template and provides links to media files and text sources to create an OOS. --- sf 

UUlala Valentine's Cards ❤️

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Update (Monday, Feb 8): We have completed the cards with attached lollypops, and will be dropping them off at United Way on Pinhook Rd. for distribution to folks experiencing homelessness on Tuesday, Feb 9 around noon. More photos: Please join us in partnering with United Way and ARCH in making/ writing Valentine's cards to brighten the day of Lafayette folks experiencing homelessness this February. We will be taking donations until Thursday February 11th !! **Let us know if you need a pickup. Our goal is about 200 cards that will be delivered to people experiencing homelessness staying in hotels receiving packings from United Way !  If you swing by Dollar Tree they have some with treats inside that you can personalize with a note like: From: "Your Name" To" "A Great Person" etc. or get the kiddos involved and make them more personalized!! See examples below. -Kiera  337-247-1190