Posts from April 2020
Finding Zoom Meetings in Breeze
Since we are holding all of our congregational events virtually, we want to make the Zoom meeting information as accessible as possible to our members while still keeping that information secure. For meetings, classes, and other events that are publicized, we will be publishing the Zoom meeting info in the e-blasts as well as on the Breeze calendar. To access the Zoom…
Letter from the President, April 2, 2020
Dear UUCJ Family, I hope you are faring well, or as well as can be expected, during this weird time in all our lives. While many of us are retired, I also know that there are a number of you who are “essential workers”, and I want to thank you for doing your jobs while you struggle with (probably) home schooling, preventing the coronavirus from entering…
UUA General Assembly Goes Virtual!
This year’s General Assembly, the annual summer gathering of UU’s from across the United States, is going to be virtual! “A virtual GA has many benefits, including a significant reduction in our carbon footprint and the possibility of higher attendance, since it is more accessible for delegates and anyone else burdened by travel costs or time.” …
Rev. Marti’s Midweek Message
You can listen to Rev. Marti’s midweek message, “Life Lists, Life Longing,” below. (If you have trouble seeing/accessing the audio player in your email client, click on the post title to view in your browser.)
New Virtual Meeting Procedures
As we move towards more virtual meetings during the COVID19 pandemic, the staff developed a procedure for booking, tracking, publicizing, and hosting virtual Zoom meetings for UUCJ activities and events. To the extent that they can, these procedures aim to mirror the general procedures for booking physical meetings on campus. Generally, they require that meeting…
“When Life Gives You a Pandemic, Bring on the Resilience!” a Webinar by Blanche Williams
Learn about stress, scientific reasons that pandemic stress is worse than everyday stress, and methods for coping that will help you maintain and improve your sense of well-being. Takes place Monday May 4th 8 -9pm. …
Caring Candles
Ann Guest had outpatient surgery on her vocal cords on April 17, 2020. She is not supposed to talk for at least two weeks. She would welcome cards and letters.
An Update from your Ministers
Rev. Marti and Rev. Roberta are pleased that so many of you are stepping up to offer programs and tech support during this time of virtual church. You will begin to see your Worship Associates taking a bigger role in the Sunday services beginning this Sunday. Both of the usual Sunday morning adult education opportunities (Spiritual Studies and Playing with Ideas) are now…
Thanks, Many Thanks for Your Continuing Generosity to Arlington Community Services
Last week we reported a delivery of 35 pounds of groceries. Because of a donation by Jeanne Huebner later in the week and the inclusion of Arlington Community Garden’s March contributions, the total for last week is now 73 pounds. We delivered 47 pounds, which including a cash donation from…
Rev. Marti’s Midweek Message
You can listen to Rev. Marti’s midweek message, “Silence,” below. (If you have trouble seeing/accessing the audio player in your email client, click on the post title to view in your browser.)