Dear Members,
The Annual Meeting of the UU Congregation of Lakeland will be held on Sunday, March 28, and all members need to prepare for it.
First, you should plan to attend an information session about the content of the Annual Meeting, which will be held on Sunday, March 21, immediately after service. Then, watch your mail for the Annual Meeting packet, which was sent out on Thursday, March 18. This packet will give you complete information on the candidates and initiatives members will be asked to vote on at the Annual Meeting. Let me or President-elect Theresa Lutz know if you have any questions.
You should also plan to be at UUCL this weekend for some wonderful events, including two concerts and a special service featuring UU songstress Mindy Simmons. See below for complete information on upcoming events:
Thursday, March18
Haiti Benefit, Polk Theatre, 7 p.m.: Join local favorites Billy Needs a Beard and other bands as they raise money for earthquake relief.
Friday, March 19
Common GroUUnds Coffee House, Sanctuary, 7 p.m.: Listen to live music while sipping coffee and eating baked goods at this UUCL event.
Saturday, March 20
Friends of Joe Concert, Sanctuary, 8 p.m.: UU song stylist Mindy Simmons takes to the stage, with Jeremy Procopio and Benedict Heaps opening. Cconcessions, including beverages, snacks and a light meal, are available at Joe’s Café starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door ($7 for students); visit joeprine.org for more information.
Sunday, March 21
Religious Exploration, RE Complex, 10 a.m.: Children and youth continue exploring the 7th UU Principle.
Adult Discussion Group, Social Hall, 10 a.m.: Is the U.S. two-party political system broken? Come and share your views.
Sunday Service, Sanctuary, 11 a.m.: Guest speaker/singer Mindy Simmons asks us to “Consider the Source” as we live our lives. You won’t want to miss the intergenerational event.
Annual Meeting Information Session, Sanctuary, 12:15 p.m.: Learn what we’ll be voting on at next week’s Annual Congregational meeting.
EarthFamilies Evensong Gathering, Sanctuary, 2 p.m.: Learn about Ostara, the pagan celebration of Spring Equinox, at the monthly Craftwork session.
I hope to see you soon at UU Lakeland.
In faith,
Rafi
Rafi Ellis, President