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- Pledge Report
- Be Still (November Series)
- Sunday Morning Kiosk Bugs
- Kids Hope News
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Upcoming at UUMC: Christmas Toy Drive, Bergeron Pecan Orders, P.A.C.E with Laurie Braden, Intergenerational Mission Dinner, Jingle Jam, Wisdom Worshipers Luncheon, Advent Schedule, Advent Study, Volunteer this Season
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We have 103 people who have turned in pledge cards. Of those 103 pledge cards, it represents 47 people have increased their pledge from 2024; 7 people have decreased their pledge from 2024. We have 28 pledgers that remained the same. We have 21 new pledgers for 2025. These 103 pledges represent $533,316 pledged during our generosity campaign so far. Thank you for continuing to support our ministries here at UUMC! If you have questions regarding these metrics, please email revkatie@universitymethodist.org.
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The Psalmist says, “Be still and know that I am God,“ however, do you find that the concept of “being still” seems more and more difficult in our world today? Finding peace with God is challenging for us all, whether it’s the busyness that characterizes our life externally or the anxiety, fear, and chaos within.
Join us for in November as we consider the ways God causes us to cease our striving and find the quiet center in the midst of a world full of noise.
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Sunday Morning Kiosk Update: | |
It has come to our attention that checking in using the church center app still forces you to go to a kiosk to check-in. This is a bug on the Planning Center's end that they are working to resolve. We apologize for this inconvenience and would recommend checking in at the physical kiosks if this bug is frustrating to you. Thank you for your patience and we appreciate your willingness to adapt to our technological updates. | |
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Monday while checking in at the doctor’s office for a vaccine, the receptionist asked if I used to work at University Terrace. I immediately knew she was one of “our kids" and thankfully my brain was firing on all cylinders; not only was I able to remember her but also who her mentor was! In Lisa Frost’s last year as Kids Hope director in 2009, she matched the 1st grader with Natalie Leyoub, an LSU soccer player. They stayed together for almost 4 years until Natalie graduated. In 5th grade, she was mentored by another soccer player chosen by Natalie and she participated in our Garden Team and our book club which back then was only for accelerated readers that were hand-picked by their teachers. She remarked that she couldn’t believe we were still doing Kids Hope after all these years. She told me that the picture of her and Natalie that was taken in our old Kids Hope room is still on her fridge and she thinks about Natalie all the time.
It was such a joy running into her and I know you join me in celebrating her; knowing that we share a small part of her story.
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I hope to see you all at the Intergenerational Mission Dinner this Sunday at 5:00pm. We will pack bags of warmth that will be handed out to all of the kids who attend our Holiday Carnival. Also, please let me know if you can help out at the Carnival. It is our most anticipated event of the year and takes the help of many to pull it off.
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Shirley Flake
Director of Kids Hope
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Christmas Toy Collection: | |
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Our collection of Christmas toys has started! Each year, Hope Ministries identifies families in need of assistance. For some children, the gift they receive through Hope Ministries will be the only item they receive at Christmas. If you plan to shop for toys please spend $20 to $25 on EACH item. All toys should be NEW and unwrapped. No guns, knives, or toys of violence. On Sunday, there will be a bin in the narthex for you to drop off toys. You also may bring toys to the church office during normal office hours. (Please do not leave toys in the Fellowship Hall.) If you prefer to donate money, please designate that your donation is for the “toy drive.” The money the church receives will be used to fund gift cards for the teens who will be receiving Christmas gifts through Hope Ministries.
The deadline for the toy collection is the first Sunday in December. Thanks for helping to make a difference in the lives of these children. Merry Christmas!!
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It's our annual Bergeron Pecan Time! The UUMC Chapel Choir will be selling pecans as a service to our church members. We will be selling pieces and halves in 1lb bags ($8.00), 3lb boxes ($24.00), and 5 lb. boxes ($40.00.) You may order using the link below and there will be a sign-up sheet at the registration table on November 3 and November 10. Only one order will be placed this season, so please make your order by Friday, November 15th. You may also place your order by emailing Susannah at susannah@universitymethodist.org.
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P.A.C.E: Promoting Active Christian Experience and Exercise Walking Group | |
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Join Laurie Braden for P.A.C.E, a time of connection with others, nature, and God as we walk around the LSU Lakes. We will meet in the front parking lot of UUMC each Monday at 4:30 p.m. beginning, November 4th.
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Intergenerational Mission Dinner: | |
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UUMC's Mission Committee will sponsor an Intergenerational Mission Dinner this Sunday, November 10th from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Working in collaboration with Kids Hope, volunteers will enjoy a meal and assemble gift bags for the students of McKinley Elementary. Please join in for fun, food, and fellowship while we offer kindness to some deserving children in our community!
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Join UUMC for Jingle Jam! This free, fun, family event is happening on Sunday, December 1st from 6-8 p.m. in our back parking lot. We will enjoy pictures with Santa, live music, and more! We hope you and your family will join us!
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Mark your Calendar for the UUMC Advent Schedule: | |
- Jingle Jam:
- 12/1 from 6 - 8 p.m.
- Children's Musical - 12/8 at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
- Special Services:
- Lessons and Carols - 12/15
- Longest Night - 12/19 - 6:30 p.m.
- Home for Holidays - 12/22 - This will be ONE service at 10:30 a.m. with Christmas Brunch at 9 a.m.
- Birthday party for Jesus!
- Christmas Eve 12/24 (Two Services)
- 3 p.m.
- 5 p.m.
- Hymn Sing - 12/29
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We invite you to participate in our Advent Study led by Rev. Mary Rachel Moore. We will use the novel "Keep Watch With Me: An Advent Reader for Peacemakers" as our guide. This study will meet via Zoom, and the registration link will be available through Church Center and our website.
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Help UUMC make this season a success!: | |
Pastor Book Study Recommendations: | |
We truly loved the conversations witnessed during the three pastor's book studies offered this Fall. We would love to continue this path of connection! If you have any recommendations for novels connecting to faith, please email your suggestions to Lauren Broussard LeBoeuf at lauren@universitymethodist.org. | |
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Celebrations: The rose on the altar is in honor of the birth of Carson Daniel Ellender. The parents are Paul and Laura Ellender. The maternal grandmother is Evelyn Hopes. The paternal grandparents are Dan and Sally Ellender.
The rose on the altar is in honor of the birth of Eliza Rose Hoffman. The parents are Leslie Horton and Jon Hoffman. The maternal grandparents are Susan and Richard Horton.
Remember in Prayer: Robert Blackledge, Marc Blackwell, Trey Bickham, Myrtle Branning, Doug Braymer, Bob and Sharon Buchanan, Beth Courtney, The Family of Jan Daly, Blaire Dickey, Nancy Gardner, The Family of Steve George, Janet Grace, Kristine Hawkins, Greg Hillman, Susan Horton, Elliot Irby, The Family of Arnold Jackson, Gregg Jones, Nancy Johnson, Rev. Linda Joseph, The Family of Curt Kinard, Maria and Oswaldo Linares, Charlotte Love, Sharon Nason, Ceci Neustrom, Sally Perry, Susan Pourciau, Marianna Ritter, Brooklyn Rives, Jessica Roux’s Ukrainian Host Family, Jessie and Herbert Sibley, Dwaine Steinmetz, Garrett Ward, Ellen Wiemers, Wesley Foundation Leadership, and all of those in our congregation who are in nursing homes or homebound.
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