Thanks for contributing $832 to the Special Collection for Bozod Unitarian Church on Sunday. A contribution of $100 was turned into the office, bringing the total to $932. Sometimes additional donations will trickle in after the collection. We are confident that we will exceed the $1,000 goal. If you would like to put us over the top or even increase the total we are sending to Bozod, feel free to contribute online or bring check to UUCJ next Sunday. Please annotate the memo line of the check: “Special Collection Bozod.”  Thanks again for being generous partners to the Bozod Unitarian Church.

Coin boxes keep getting filled up until you bring them back during the Christmas holidays, but your donation checks will be accepted any time up until the New Year. Please remember to write checks to UUCJ, with “UUSC” on the memo line. Consider this your small way to help with the immigrant crisis on our southern border. The UUSC supports RAICES, an important group that provides legal assistance to refugee children and their families.

UUCJ has had a long time relationship with the Unitarian church of Bozud, Romania. Several of our members have visited. Last year the minister and his wife spent a wonderful week here in Jacksonville. As part of this special relationship, we conduct an annual special collection. Carlos Fraticelli, chairperson of the Partner church committee (who has been to Bozud) will further explain the value of our contribution to this congregation in Romania.

In addition to the organizations found in the “Guests at Your Table” brochures, the UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) partners with many others around the world. Support is still given the the Eco-Villages in Haiti, where some of our UU members have worked. See us at the chocolate table in the social hall for more info about this quest for human rights.

Thanks to all who donated to the bake sale!

The sale at the craft fair was a huge success thanks to your generous donations of delicious baked goods. It was wonderful to see the array of goodies on display in the social hall. Congregants of all ages enjoyed the event.

UUCJ will be holding a Bake Sale at the Craft Fair this Sunday November 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and is in need of your baking skills:  cookies, muffins, breads, rolls, cakes, brownies, bars, pies (whatever is your specialty) are greatly appreciated!  Maybe baking is not your forte or time is short, purchased items will fill the bill.  Bakers, this is a good opportunity to brush up on your skills for the upcoming holidays while helping your church community  All proceeds raised by the Fund Raising Team including the Bake Sale, Spaghetti Dinner, Service Auction, etc. directly support you and the groups you belong to within UUCJ.   We continue to be impressed by your generosity and talents; thank you so much for your consideration!

Guest at Your Table begins this Sunday. Information about our annual campaign to raise money for our Unitarian Universalist Service Committee will be given out, along with coin boxes and envelopes. Chocolate sales will start on November 17. Start looking for that loose change; it all helps!

Attention Crafters! Time is running out. It is only a few weeks until our annual craft fair. There are a few spots left. Get your application by either contacting Marge Powell (margepowel@aol.com) or downloading it via this link: http://bit.ly/uucjcraft.

The UUCJ Foundation is a non-profit corporation established to oversee the UUCJ Endowment Fund, a financial resource of the congregation in perpetuity. Its purpose is to support, enhance, and ensure the continuation of UUCJ’s religious and charitable activities. All members of UUCJ are also members of the Foundation. The Foundation annually distributes 4% of its assets to UUCJ. In 2019 that amount was $21,543.31. Our speaker, Barbara Robinson, has been a long time member of UUCJ and presently serves as the president of the Foundation. She will further explain how your generous contribution will allow the mission of our church to continue for future generations.

Located in our Arlington Neighborhood, L’Arche creates an environment where people with intellectual and physical disabilities can share their gifts.  Paul Poirrier, Director of Development will further explain the mission of L’Arche and how our generous contributions can enhance their programs. Checks can be written to UUCJ with L’Arche in the memo line.