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UUSC Call to Action!
Despite the president’s order to stop separating families at the border, the crisis is far from over. It’s important to support our UU Service Committee with phone calls to legislators. Remember that the founders of UUSC, Rev. Waitsill and Martha Sharp, gave up their lives in the US in 1939 to help people flee the Nazi terror in Europe. Surely we can take a…
Our Gang/Weekday Book Club Upcoming Selections
Monday, July 2nd: Strength in What Remains (BIO 305.8967572) by Tracy Kidder, non-fiction story of a Burundian immigrant who becomes a physician. Monday, August 6th: City of Thorns (967.73053) by Ben Rawlence, non-fiction portrayal of life in a large refugee camp. We will be meeting at…
Women of All Ages: June 28
Women of All Ages meets Thursday, June 28th in the Anthony Room at 6pm. Come join us to build friendships and enjoy stimulating conversation. All UUCJ women are invited. Contact Joyce Milford 249-2403 or Paige Slade at 223-8418. Repeats second and fourth Thursdays of the month until further notice.
Caring Candles
Joyce Milford’s mother-in-law, Sue Milford, died peacefully on June 13, 2018 at the age of 99 years. Our condolences go out to Charlie and Joyce. We recently learned that long-time beloved member Gail Bristol passed away on June 4, 2018. More information to come. Another long-time beloved member, Alice Ricker, passed away on May 12, 2018. Condolence cards may be sent to…
Aging to Saging
Aging to Saging – Designing your Extraordinary Elderhood is the theme for SUUFI (SE UU Fall Institute) October 14-19. It’s held at The Mountain in Highlands NC — a beautiful time of the year. Four UUCJ sages have already registered: Donna Janesky, Meg Rohal, Susanne Mckelvey and Linda Plummer. Join us! Register at TheMountainRLC.org 828.526.5838 If you…
Summer Series
The UUCJ Summer Series is almost here! Our theme for the series is “Won’t you be my neighbor?” The series will explore how we can connect with and support our neighbors of various identities and what it means to be a good neighbor. The series kicks off on July 1st and runs through August 26th.
Special Collection for June: Girls Rock Jacksonville
Girls Rock Jacksonville’s mission is to cultivate self-empowerment and positive identity development in girls, trans, and gender non-conforming youth through music experimentation, DIY media and peer collaboration. GRJ takes place during July 23-27. We are currently closed for camp registration but…
Caring Candles
Nancy and Steven Murrey-Settle are pleased to announce that they are the proud parents of Allyssa (Ally) Murrey-Settle whom they adopted on June 4, 2018. Congratulations to the whole family! We learned last week that long-time beloved member Gail Bristol passed away on June 4, 2018. More information to come. Another long-time beloved time member, Alice Ricker, passed away…
Board Meeting
The upcoming board meeting will take place Tuesday, June 12th at 6:00pm in the Fletcher Room. The agenda is posted on the governance page of the website: uucj.org/who-we-are/governance/ Members are welcome to attend.
Afesa Adams’ Memorial
Afesa Adams’ memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th at 11:00 am. There will be a reception following in the Social Hall.