For up-to-date information on scheduled activities for any of these groups, consult the current issue of The Lighted Chalice or call the church office at 742-0460.

Chronically Ill and Caregivers Group (CIC). This group is for adults with chronic or long-term illness, and for those who are caregivers for the chronically ill, whether at home or at a distance. Confidentiality is stressed. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the church. Rev. Hilary Landau Krivchenia is the facilitator. For infomation call Rev. Krivchenia at 742-0460.

Fiber Arts Group. Fiber Arts is informal groups of friends and members interested in working on fiber projects. such as crocheted, knitted, or quilted objects for meeting community needs, for display in our church, or for personal use.  Those who are novices are helped by others with more experience.  Both men and women as well as children are invited to join us in Room 4 on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8pm in Room 4 of the church. Patty Wood is the coordinator.

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Spirituality Group. The purpose of this group is to be a supportive community for LGBT persons in the Lafayette community wishing to share and deepen their spiritual lives. For information, contact Rev. Hilary Krivchenia at 742-0460.

Mending the Web. The purpose of this group is to work on issues of responsible consumption and environmental concerns. For information about meetings and projects, contact Dianna Poindexter at dianna1@wildmail.com.

No Frills Movie Group. Movies you want to see, but may have missed or wish to see again, are viewed on videotape in a comfortable setting. Showtime is 7:00pm at Keith Brown's home on selected Fridays and Sundays. Everyone is welcome. Announcements of dates, times, and upcoming movies may be found on the table at the back of the sanctuary. For more information contact Keith by e-mail at kcbrown@dcwi.com or by phone: 423-1726.

Outdoor Group. Do you enjoy hikes, picnics, canoe trips, and other outdoor activities? If so, you may be interested in joining in on some of the activities of the Outdoor Group. For information, contact Tandy Easler at tandy@easlers.com.

Pastoral Care Group. The Pastoral Care Group serves as a bridge between the needs of congregation members and those who wish to be of service. The group works with the minister to assist families and individuals at times when a little extra help is needed, such as the birth of a baby, illness or injury, a death in the family, and other major life changes. Our purpose is to help members of the congregation to help one another. For information, contact Rev. Hilary Krivchenia at 742-0460.

Social Justice Committee. The Social Justice Committee promotes and supports equality, justice, and compassion in the local community and beyond through education, advocacy and activism. The committee meets the second Thursday of every month from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM in rooms 101-103. For more information, please contact the church administrator.

Sunday Morning Forum. Presentations and discussions on a variety of topics are held each week at the Red Cross building from 9:00am -10:00am. Everyone is welcome. For more information go to Forum.

Thinking Scripture is an ongoing course that provides an opportunity to explore the history of the Bible, traditional and non-traditional interpretation of the Bible, and to share our own perspectives on and struggles with this key text. We are reading slowly an in depth, combining study materials in addition to the core text itself. Currently our primary focus is on the Hebrew Scriptures. Over time, we will carefully explore the Hebrew Scripture, the Christian Bible, and other sacred texts. You are welcome to join at anytime. Please contact Rev. Hilary Krivchenia with questions. Church: 742-0460. 1st and 3rd Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 4. Bring your dinner or a snack.

Thursday Dinner at MCL. Drop in at the MCL Cafeteria at 5:50pm on any Thursday night to join other UUs for casual conversation over dinner. The group, which varies in size from about 4-16, meets in the lobby and starts through the cafeteria line before 5:55pm.

Timely Unitarian Universalist Topics (TUUT). A lively discussion group.  We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in room 4 from 5:30-7:30.  Look for exciting posters and topic updates.  Bring your dinner or a light snack.

Unitarian Univeralist Symposium (UUS) is a group that gathers weekly at 7pm each Wednesday for food and fellowship, meeting at a different location each week.  Venues will be decided at the previous week's meeting.  To find out this week's location, call toll-free 1-877-UUC-UUS1 (1-877-882-8871).  If you know of a great local restaurant, be sure to come to the next UUS meeting and let UUS know!

Writer's Interest Group consists of persons interested in writing, anything from memoirs, vignettes, scholarly articles and humor to poetry.  We share our work and also have a short exercise at each meeting.  We meet on the first (1:30pm) and third(7:00pm) Mondays at the church.  Anyone who shares an interest in writing is welcome.