- Volunteers Needed
- Ashes To Geaux
- Kids Hope News
- Sermon Series
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- A Walk and a Prayer
- Sacred Verse Registrations
- The "LOVE"ly Picnic
- Kids Hope News
- Family Ministries
- LSU Lunch
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Church Office Volunteers Needed
UUMC's SPR Committee is actively searching for a new Church Administrator. While the search continues, we are looking for volunteers to serve in the church office to assist with answering phones and being present to assist as needs arise. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. If you are able to help in this way, please contact Emma Burke at emmafburke@gmail.com.
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Ashes To Geaux
Our Ashes to Geaux event was an incredible success! Between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., we had the blessing of distributing ashes to so many wonderful members of our community, sharing a meaningful start to the Lenten season.
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Kids Hope News
Our Garden Team showed some love to our feathered friends by making pinecone bird feeders to hang in the trees around campus. These sweet moments add much needed balance to a school day driven by technology. The kiddos look forward to these adventures in the sunshine and fresh air while having fun with our volunteers.
Shirley Flake
Kids Hope Director
shirley@universitymethodist.org
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Sermon Series: Tell Me Something Good
Lent was originally a season for new converts to prepare for baptism by learning what was central to Christianity, and in this series we explore what was central to Jesus’ life and ministry: radical welcome, love for neighbor, care for the vulnerable and nourishment for the hungry. At the heart of Jesus’ teachings, we find liberation, love, mercy, and grace—good news meant for all, though not always comfortable. This Lent, we remember that the good news is truly good: joyful, nourishing, and alive in the world. We hope this series roots our hearts in God’s expansive goodness and inspires us to live as people who bring hope, love, and action into a world longing for what is good.
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A Walk and a Prayer
On Monday mornings during Lent, meet at University UMC in the front lot at 8:45 a.m. Walk together and share in prayer for 40 minutes. No registration is required. For questions, contact Rev. Mary Rachel at revmaryrachel@universitymethodist.org.
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Sacred Verse: A Weekly Meditative Experience
When the demands of life seem to pull you in every direction but your own, there is a quiet space waiting—a time to breathe, to listen, and to simply be. These 40-minute moments during Lent are not more tasks to complete but gifts for your own spiritual well-being. Through simple guided reflections where scripture and poetry meet, themes of loss, hope, grace, and presence unfold like a conversation with your own soul, reminding you of the deeper currents beneath the surface of your busy life.
Rev. Katie McKay Simpson will lead these during Lent from 8-8:40 a.m. every Wednesday beginning February 25. The sessions will be on zoom. This is offered for church members, friends, and your coworkers in order to provide a space apart for reflection and renewal. Register on our website or Church Center app to receive the link and the weekly session outline. Any questions? Contact Rev. Katie at revkatie@universitymethodist.org.
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The "LOVE"ly Picnic
Join us for The "LOVE"ly Picnic, a joyful evening celebrating friendship and love on Sunday, March 8, at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at University United Methodist Church. This Chapel Choir fundraiser will feature a delicious picnic-style dinner, warm fellowship, and musical performances centered on love and community.
Tickets are $25 per person, with proceeds supporting the youth. Seating is limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
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LSU Student Lunch
We invite all students to join us for our FREE LSU Lunch on Sunday, February 22, at 12 p.m. in our Library! Invite a friend who would enjoy a hot meal!
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Family Ministries Field Trip to Global Wildlife
Join us for a fun Family Ministries field trip to Global Wildlife on Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon together exploring the park and spending time with other families.
Registration is available through Planning Center. Please register as soon as possible so we can get an accurate headcount!
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Church Directory
Church members who have attended within the last year have been invited to the church directory. If you haven't received your invitation, use the link below to access your profile. If the link does not work for you or if you have any questions, please email Rev. Mary Rachel at revmaryrachel@universitymethodist.org.
If you haven't already, we'd love for you to upload a photo of yourself and your family to the directory. Pictures help us learn and remember each other’s names!
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The memorial service for Ruth Patrick will be on February 21 at University United Methodist Church with a combined visitation and reception 12:30-2p.m. and service at 2 p.m.
The family of Ruth Patrick, Pat Ketelsen, Beth Calhoun Pecue, Alison McCrary, Mary Juneau, Beth Courtney, Charlotte Love, Darby Ralls, Ellen Wiemers, Garrett Ward, Gregg Jones, Janet Grace, Jessica Roux’s Ukrainian Host Family, Kristine Hawkins, family of Liz Savoie Chandler, Lupi Sucre, Maria and Oswaldo Linares, Mindy Piontek, the family of Penny Delaney, Rev. Linda Joseph, Robert Blackledge, Susan Horton, Susan Pourciau, the family of Arnold Jackson, Trey Bickham, Lou Bickham, Wesley Foundation Leadership, Melanie Brooke Civils, and all of those in our congregation who are in nursing homes or homebound.
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