One of the mainstay aspects of our community is our social justice interaction with our greater regional area. We had a wonderful concert two Saturdays ago by John Finbury and his band along with singers Patty
Brayden and Ned Claflin that raised almost a thousand dollars for Bread & Roses. We had a large Christmas plate that was donated to Lazarus House.

We have many congregation individuals volunteering their time and energy for several area charities and organizations. Coming up on March 21st, we have an opportunity as a community to donate what is more important than money – our time, our muscles, and our sweat (I realize some of you don’t sweat, you glisten……..whatever!) – And even though we are a small group, we make a difference. We will be doing a Habitat for Humanity Build Day on the 3rd Saturday in March and this is an event that everyone CAN participate in. No matter what your skill level or lack thereof, there will be something worthwhile for you to do to create viable housing for one or more families in need in the Greater Lawrence area. Details of what is involved, how you need to dress, what, if anything, you need to bring will be furnished to you as we get nearer to the date by our Habitat Coordinators. Suffice to say, you will laugh, groan, hopefully not cry but will walk away at the end of the day feeling you have done something important for others and for yourself. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, March 21st.

Posted by Bob Rougvie, UUCiA President on February 18th, 2009