• Forum – January 4th in Krolfifer Hall, at 9:45-10:45 on Recreational Bow and Arrow Hunting of Urban Deer

Millie P. Schafer, PhD, Executive Director & Coordinator of Cincinnati Urban Deer Advocates (CUDA) will be the presenter.

Experts have clearly stated that bow and arrow hunting is not a population control method. We can co-exist with our deer sharing our community. EPA has provided several birth control products proven to stabilize urban deer population – no killing necessary. Come and hear what Millie and CUDA have been doing in the area.

• Our annual Mittens and More Tree is collecting hats, mittens, socks, etc. to help residents through the Willows Project that St. John’s Sanctuary and Immigration Team supports, and patrons of the Brighton Center in Northern KY. 

The tree will be up through Jan. 11. Please bring gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, socks or underwear for children of all sizes and for men and women sizes small and medium. Thanks as always for generously aiding our neighbors during cold weather.

• David Mast again offers Enneagram study, starting Monday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m. upstairs, every 2 weeks. Enter at back door. There is no fee for this class.

• Nan Fox brings back Tai Chi every other Wednesday for 6 weeks starting Jan. 14. Meet in Krolfifer Hall at 10 a.m. Come to side door of Krolfifer Hall. There is no fee for this class.

• The next Soup and Bread Lunch in support of our Partner Church in Szentlàslò is Jan. 11. Please cook, bake and/or stay to eat lunch with folks. Over the years, our Soup and Bread lunches have become as much about our church community as about raising money. We have a “pay what you will” practice. 

Eat for free, or if you can give $6 or more, we will pass collected funds to our partner church.

• Reminder: Parent Orientation for the OWL program is Wednesday, Jan. 7,  6:30-9 p.m. 

We will serve a light supper during the meeting at Heritage UU. Pls. email  owl-coordinator@stjohnsuu.org to let us know if you plan to attend. 

• Rev. Jenn will lead via ZOOM a “UU 101” class on three Mondays, Jan. 12, 19, and 26, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm. Sessions will focus on Unitarian Universalism in general and St. John’s in particular. Please register by emailing Rev. Jenn, Debbie Combs or Nancy Henry. Everyone is welcome.

• We are now ready to sign up as guests to attend Circle Supper Potlucks!

Watch for Mary Lynne at a table in Krolfifer Hall after church.

We can use more hosts if you are interested; almost half the spots were filled up on the first Sunday. See Mary Lynne if you want to host a dinner.

• St. John’s volunteers take donations of food, clothing, housewares, toys, books, and small furniture to Angel’s Arms in Fairmount each week. 

Children will collect goods during offertory or you can leave your donation in the large basket located in the sanctuary. Thank you!

• Thank you to all who participated in the Zoom discussions about a Congregational Covenant at St. John’s!

Next up is a Congregational Big Discussion after church on Jan. 25 to begin the work of crafting a draft. In early spring 2026 we will return with an updated draft and plan for a final vote during the Annual Congregational Meeting in June.