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How long have you attended UUCAVA?: 1994

What religion or spiritual practices did you grow up with?: Roman Catholic-went to eight years of Catholic grade school

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Gun Violence -- What are we going to do about it?

Let’s do something! The President just gave a passionate speech about gun violence. He said, “only if the public demands it...” will anything change. What are we as a faith community going to do? You can join the march on Saturday, Jan. 26 starting at the Reflecting Pool at 10 a.m., and attend the sermon on Sunday, Jan. 27, Rev. Keyes will give personal reflection on gun violence and the nature of tragedy and evil, "Dreaming of Systems So Perfect." Who’s interested in helping organize a…

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Posted on January 16, 2013 at 1:30pm

Gun Violence -- What are we going to do about it?

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Posted on January 16, 2013 at 1:15pm

GA Highlights Friday - Creating Peace SOC Passed!

Friday highlights from General Assembly:

- "Creating Peace" Statement of Conscience (SOC) was passed overwhelmingly after a one year delay and many revisions during work sessions and floor amendments at this GA. This new SOC grew out of the "Peacemaking" SOC of 2006-10.…

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Posted on June 26, 2010 at 2:05am

Hi from General Assembly

Finally arrived Wednesday night after three flight delays (summer thunderstorms) and then the hotel bumped us for a night to a different hotel. So, missed the banner parade during the opening session where several of our youth carried our banner. But now I'm settled in and at the 49th Annual General Assembly (GA) UU annual meeting of congregations in Minneapolis, MN. There are about 24+ UUCA members at GA soaking in all that…

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Posted on June 25, 2010 at 1:52am — 1 Comment

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At 3:16pm on March 2, 2011, Becca Lovelace said…: What a beautiful page you have here & so full of our congregational life!

At 10:19pm on July 18, 2010, Abbie Steele said…: Lavona, I have an article from NY Times on a sweatshop that is paying a living wage and would like to forward it to an appropriate person at UUCA. Who would that be? Abbie at abbiesteele5@gmail.com

At 1:17pm on March 3, 2010, Laura Dely said…: Thanks for the invite Lavona!! I'm far behind in extending my UUCA "friend" requests (in fact I have been completely passive in creating that list). You would be at the top of my efforts if I ever get around to actively inviting people to be "friends."

At 2:45pm on December 12, 2009, jill herndon said…: Hi Lavona - I see you are coming to the Group leader website training tomorrow. I would like to invite you to join the new User Group. If you do that today, you can preview the topics and see Natty's wonderful Discussion item. Just click here and -- if I have done it right -- you will be there.

At 10:58am on August 27, 2009, Barbara Johnson said…: Hi Lavona!
I was looking at the multicultural pages, and the JTW members needs updating - Denise Joseph and Cynthia Adcock are now on the team, Jacomina has stepped down, and Ann U. and Phyllis Dogan are co-chairs.
thank you,
Barbara

At 2:57pm on July 7, 2009, Marcy Leverenz said…: I was speaking to Phil Loar last Friday, he said that you were planning a tour of the water tx. plant. Phil and Amy have been friends for a long time. They are member of our former congregation. I am so impressed with all your work at UUCA. I told Phil your could be CEO of anything and make it work.

At 2:18pm on June 15, 2009, UUCAVA said…: Looking good Lavona! I good profile photo, if I do say so myself!

At 6:15pm on June 14, 2009, UUCAVA said…: Congrats Lavona for well deserved recognition. I'm looking forward to working with you in the coming months. :) june

At 10:53pm on June 5, 2009, UUCAVA said…: Hello Lavonna! Welcome to the UUCAVA Beloved Community online. Now we can participate anytime and from anywhere in church life. Our shared journey of spiritual growth, lifelong learning and pursuit of social justice now continues in discussion boards, blogs, uploaded photos, videos and other social ways here. Please don't hesitate to ask questions in a reply or by posting them on the Help and Questions board in the Forum. Take a moment to go through the Getting-Started item for beta testers. It will demonstrate how to use this site. It's great to see you online! Can I get an "Amen?" :)