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Minister’s Message for December 2022
Happy Holidays, Everyone! Our liturgical theme for December is “The Path to Wonder.” That path invariably leads me to contemplate sources of light – the stars, the moon, the sun, the torch, and the candle in the window. Research estimates that eighty to eighty-five percent of our perception, learning, cognition, and activities are mediated through vision. No wonder we associate darkness with death and destruction. When it is dark, we either can’t see at all, or we are seriously limited…
Labor of Love Work Day
Saturday November 19, 8 AM to noon. Meet at UUCJ to spruce up and repair where needed. Opportunities for improvement include grounds cleanup, deck repair and decluttering the south wing rooms. Other suggestions are welcome. Please contact Steve Settle at if you have any questions.
Help out with our Thanksgiving Potluck
Bring your favorite dish to share! We need volunteers for the following: Saturday Set-up Set up the Social Hall on Saturday November 19th (tables, chairs, tablecloths, decor) Sunday Set-up Set up outside tables on Sunday morning before the service. Make coffee and drinks, set out food (warm up dishes as needed, carve turkeys, etc.) Donations of a turkey or ham. Clean-Up Crew The most important people! We need a large crew for cleaning up, loading dishwashers, and putting away tables…
Letter from the Minister for November 2022
Dear Ones, Our liturgical theme for November is Path to Change. When I realized this, I laughed out loud. Sometimes I think the Universe is playing jokes on me and other times, like now, I think the Universe is giving me just what I need – whether I like it or not! You and I are being given an opportunity to explore the role of change in our lives – both its pain and its possibilities. A Unitarian Universalist congregation…
President’s Letter
The success and survival of UUCJ relies on the contributions of many members. The Worship Committee, Music Committee, and Minister coordinate a great variety of wonderful programs. But we do not see the work done by many others. When things need to be repaired, the grounds need to be cleaned, rooms need to be organized, or any of a variety of other jobs that need to be done, members of our community step up. They quietly do the work and…
Join the Fundraising Team
If you have creative skills such as photography, writing, crafting, decorating, cooking/baking, or computer skills, the Fundraising Team could use you for their annual fundraising projects! Contact Darlene Larsen for more info.
Mission Funding Campaign Cottage Meetings
The Mission Funding Campaign this year includes Cottage Meetings, small gatherings to discuss the programs planned for 2023. We hope to generate a lot of interest and enthusiasm for our activities that start in January 2023. Meetings are planned at the following locations: Downtown and Westside – October 25 at 6 p.m.Hosted by Jennifer WolfeFood will be provided. Southside – October 26, at 2 p.m.Hosted by Hope Clayton & Gary RhodesLight refreshments will be provided; bring drink of choice if…
Choir Rehearsals
We’re Back!! Our choir for the holidays will start rehearsals on October 30 from 12:30 to 1:30 in the chapel. We plan a Solstice Ceremony to see the year out and the new year in. Music readers and non-readers of all ages are invited. We have recordings with each part so you can rehearse at home, in addition to our group rehearsal. If you’d like to pick up the music, or just look to see if it interests you, it…
The Board Needs Additional Members
The UUCJ Board currently has 5 members (out of 8 members specified in the UUCJ Bylaws). 5 members are required for a quorum. Currently one member is out of the country until the end or October. So, the Board cannot conduct any official business (including the regular monthly meeting) until the end of the October. Additional members can be appointed by the Board President with the consent of the Board to fill vacancies. Appointed members serve until the next congregational…
Labor of Love Workday October 15
Saturday, October 15, 8 a.m. to noon. Meet at UUCJ to spruce up and repair where needed. Opportunities for improvement include grounds cleanup, deck repair and decluttering the south wing rooms. Other suggestions are welcome. Please contact Steve Settle at if you have any questions.