- More UUCJ Music on YouTube, from Henson's Birthday Concert
Normally the minister is not in the pulpit one Sunday each month. If you are interested in delivering a sermon at UUCJ, or you know of someone who you would like to, please contact Religious Services Chair Peter Racine at racinep@comcast.net. If you don’t wish to take on a whole sermon but would like to read a meditation piece, poem, etc. -- or if you would like to help on the Religious Services Committee in planning regular, special, and summer services -- please let Peter know.
- UUCJ is an Accredited Green Sanctuary !!
On July 28, 2009 UUCJ received recognition as an Accredited Green Sanctuary. See what's going on with the Green Sanctuary Working Group and how you can help. Our hard work of the past 3 years has paid off and we are now a UUA accredited Green Sanctuary! The letter from national letting us know that our application was accepted was very complimentary and is posted on our GS activities pages for all to see. Our submitted application is also posted on the Green Santuary pages.
- The Photo Tour page has a face lift with 360 degree panoramic virtual reality views views of the Church, kindly provided and hosted by Circlescapes Interactive Experiences.
- Support WJCT and UUCJ’s public announcements on WJCT at the same time!
If you are planning to give a donation to support WJCT public radio, please consider doing so through the church. That way, the church gets credits toward continuing to place it’s Public Service Announcement on the radio. Make your check out to the church with a note on the memo line that the donation is for WJCT. The check will be deposited as a donation to the church, and will be forward as to WJCT in your name. We will be providing WJCT with your name, address and phone number so that they can also acknowledge your gift. Your tax deduction acknowledgement will be in your end-of-year statement from the church. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Roberson at msckaren@hotmail.com or 321-961-9152. Thanks for helping WJCT and getting UUCJ’s message out!
As members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville we are determined to share the ministry of our church, caring for each other through times of joy and sorrow. t is our goal to help bring support to others and accept help as well. Each Neighborhood Group has a member who has agreed to serve as a Caring Link to provide support services. If you need the name of your neighborhood Caring Link volunteer, contact the church office, Ann Winfree or Janine Leland.
The Caring Network also has a list of Special Needs Volunteers who have agreed to provide support services to their neighborhood groups. The support services offered by the Caring Network include visits to homes, hospitals and care facilities; rides to medical appointments, errands and church; short term child care and meals to assist in emergency situations; and cards and notes for members in need of caring and cheer. If you know or a member who needs assistance or you need help for your-self, call Jennifer at the church office (725-8133) Ann Winfree (246-8858) or Janine Leland (992-8198).
- We Need Coffee Hour Hosts
Your help is vital to our Sunday Program.
Please sign up, or Call Holly at 904-403-9912.
Want to smile and meet others? Be a Sunday greeter -- it's a great way to get to know others and have them experience you! Sign up on the list at the back of the Sanctuary on the greeter's table. Also, we hope every member will participate in welcoming others to our church community. Everyone, please meet and greet our visitors in the sanctuary and later at coffee hour, to share our friendship and encourage visitors to find a place in our community!
- Our Sanctuary Chancel Table
Needs Volunteers for Sundays
Share a touch of beauty with the congregation on Sunday morning. Contact Lois Hoeft. lbhjax2@comcast.net or 904-725-1946.
- Volunteers needed at our UUCJ-Tree Hill Community Garden
The Green Sanctuary Committee is collaborating with Tree Hill Nature Center to create and manage an organic community garden at Tree Hill, just a few minutes from UUCJ. We are looking for volunteers who would like to help plan and/or manage the garden -- or interested in having a garden plot. If this is you, please contact Lynne Paradise at lynneparadise@comcast.net or click arlingtoncommunitygarden.org/volunteer.html.
Please send me new announcements and updates.
Jennifer Riley
Church Administrator
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville
7405 Arlington Expressway,
Jacksonville, FL 32211-5999
(904) 725-8133
- STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY-Starts February 2
The Board formed a Strategic Planning Task Force last year to learn your vision for our church. We reported our progress at the Congregational Meeting on January 8. The next step is a questionnaire. We are also planning discussion groups to explore key subjects in more depth.
The questionnaire will be available on-line from February 2nd– 20th at www.plummerhr.com/uujax/survey.htm. It will also be available via hard copy. It should take 10-15 minutes. Please complete it as soon as you can to help our church become what you want.
Learn of our roots. History and evolution as a faith tradition in this 4 week class on Tuesdays on Feb 28, Mar 6 & 13 from 6:30 – 8:30pm in the Social Hall. Sign-up today by contacting the church office at 904-725-8133 or churchoffice@uujax.org.
- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! - HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOP TO BEGIN IN JANUARY!
Begin the New Year by putting your resolutions into practice! Join our workshop as we discuss how to live a healthier life by focusing on what we eat. We will explore the UUA Ethical Eating Guide and discuss books by well- known authors such as Michael Pollen. We will learn from each other, share strategies and recipes, and have fun discussing some of our favorite topics; food, UU values, and personal & environmental health. Classes will meet at 9:30am in the Fletcher Room, the second Sunday of each month from January to May. Class dates are:
* January 8 * February 12 * March 11
* April 8 * May 13
- EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING ~ POT LUCK
We continue to enjoy the potlucks on Wed. evenings, which have been a lot of FUN! Doors open at 5:30, bring any type of food you wish to share (entrees, salads, desserts, etc). If you need more details, please contact the church office at (904) 725-8133, or email churchoffice@uujax.org
Every 2nd Friday of the month, we will have a "get-together" for fun & games for singles & whole families alike. Bring any game you would like to play and any snacks you would like to share. We meet in the Social Hall ... Doors Open at 6:30pm. If you need more details, please contact Martha Aiken @ marthavmuffin@yahoo.com.
- OUR HIV TESTING SITE NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS
Mon Jan 30
12:00pm Exec Board Mtg – Minister’s Office
7:00pm Wage Peace Board Mtg – Fletcher Rm
7:00pm A Course in Miracles – Anthony Rm
Tue Jan 31
No Church Activities
Wed Feb 1
1:30pm ACG Steering Comm. Mtg– Fletcher Rm
1:30pm HIV Testing. – Jefferson Rm
5:30pm Wednesday Night Potluck – Social Hall
7:00pm “Elite” Book Study – Chapel
7:00pm Wed. Covenant Grp – Fletcher Rm
7:00pm Private Rental – Emerson Rm
Thu Feb 2
6:00pm Finance Mtg – Fletcher Rm
7:00pm Mtg w/Kenn Hurto for “Start-up”
Follow-up – Social Hall
7:00pm Private Rental – Emerson Rm
Fri Feb 3
No Church Activities
Sat Feb 4
No Church Activities
Sun Feb 5
9:15am Nursery - Barton Room
9:15am COC Meeting - Fletcher Room
9:30am Spiritual Studies – Fletcher Room
9:30am Playing With Ideas – Anthony Room
9:45am Music Rehearsal - Chapel
10:45am WORSHIP SERVICE/Sunday Music–Chapel
11:00am L.R.E. for Children & Youth
– Various Classrooms
11:00am Special Collection – (during service)
12:15pm Social Hour – Social Hall
12:30pm Choir Rehearsal – Chapel
12:30pm Open Forum – Anthony Rm
