Upcoming Events:

        There will be a Community Forum on the death penalty on Sunday, October 4, from 3-5 p.m. at the Tippecanoe Library. This is co-sponsored by Social Justice and the local ACLU chapter. It will be moderated by Purdue Professor William McLauchlan. The panel will consist of Robert Hill, Chief Public Defender of the Marion County Defender Agency, who has represented many death penalty trial cases in the state, Will McAuliffe, Executive Director of the Indiana Coalition Acting to Suspend Elections, and Paula Sites, Assistant Executive Director of the Indiana Public Defender Council responsible for tracking all the Indiana death penalty cases.

The Ethical Eating trip to Thistle Byer Farm will be October 11.

The Anne Feeney concert will be at the UU on October 18 (multiple sponsors, including Social Justice).

Some events and special activities that are held annually include:

All-Church Retreat. Generally, a weekend in October, held at Ross Camp near West Lafayette, the retreat features workshops, worship, outdoor activities such as biking and hiking, and social activities such as dancing and music.

All-Church Picnic . Traditionally held in mid-summer, the potluck picnic is usually held at Happy Hollow Park.

Canvass Dinner. All members and friends are invited to this annual event in the fall which kicks off the annual canvass (pledge drive). The evening features good food and fellowship and a program highlighting the importance of the UU church to us all.

Holiday Art Show & Sale. This event is a showcase for local artists and a fund-raiser for the congregation. Generally held in late November or early December, the Art Show & Sale is a well-respected tradition in the Lafayette area.

Rummage Sale. Usually held in the late spring, the annual rummage sale is a service to the community and a fund-raising event for the congregation.

Clothing Drive. The Social Responsibility Committee generally sponsors this event in early summer. Donations of clothing are collected and given to Goodwill, which then provides vouchers to be distributed to low-income families through agencies such as LUM.