Posts from January 2020
Rev. Roberta on site 2/5-2/9
Our Transition Minister, Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, will be on site from Wednesday evening (February 5) through Sunday afternoon (February 9th). If you would like to make an appointment to talk with her during those days, email her at transitionminister@uucj.org or call (904-725-8133) to set a time.
Women of All Ages February 11
UUCJ Women of All Ages meet Tuesday, February 11, in the conference room of the Regency Square Library, 9900 Regency Square Blvd., from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Every woman who is a member or friend of UUCJ is welcomed.
2020 Service Auction News
The Service Auction will take place March 29th this year. If you feel like it’s coming around quickly this year — it is! It usually happens in May. Two reasons for the date change: less competition from other events in March than May and more time in the year to schedule our service donations. The Fundraising Team is feeling very encouraged about the new year 2020…
Weekday Book Club News
Beginning with our next session February 3, we will meet in the UUCJ’s Social Hall, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Selections: February 3: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles; March 2: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. All are welcome.
Thank You for Your Support!
Our congregation has come through in a generous way for our Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. The 2019 campaign raised $2,205.55 through chocolate sales, coin boxes, and personal donations. It’s heart-warming to know that we have not forgotten our global partners while we go through our period of healing and growth.
Women of All Ages January 28
UUCJ Women of All Ages meet Tuesday, January 28, in the conference room of the Regency Square Library, 9900 Regency Square Blvd., from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Every woman who is a member or friend of UUCJ is welcomed.
Chancel Table Decorations
The lovely decorations on the Chancel Table each week are complements of three volunteers who rotate on a monthly basis. Nicole Smith Scott presented the charming woodland winter scene for December, and Sara May has shared beautiful plants with us to enjoy during January. Betsy Deuerling will decorate for February. In addition, Carol Vogel has recently presented several…
Send in Your Stories!
Rev. Marti is looking for (short) stories from congregants about positive chance encounters with strangers — local stories, especially for sermon” fodder” for this Sunday, January 26. She will be collecting them through Saturday evening for incorporation in her message. Please send to bridgeminister@uucj.org
Weekday Book Club News
Beginning with our next session February 3, we will be meeting in the church social hall from 1:00-3:00 pm. Selections: February 3: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles March 2: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe All are welcome.
Special Collection for January 19: UUCJ Ministers Discretionary Fund
The special collection on Sunday, January 19, will be for the newly formed Ministers Discretionary Fund. Many churches have such a fund, but UUCJ has never formalized one. The UUCJ board and ministers recognized that there are situations in life that are often unexpected and may cause great…
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