2/19/2018
Sunday morning we gathered again after last week’s unfriendly weather, and we continued our monthly theme of Perseverance with a message from Rev. Nancy TannerThies. Nancy reminded us how challenging Perseverance can be in our daily lives — those of us who do crafts may have embarrassing stashes of “UFOs” (UnFinished Objects), but most of us also know what it’s like to try and try again to get something right or to stick with something that seems to give no return. Rev. Nancy shared a list of seven qualities that lead to Perseverance: the ability to find meaning in our experiences, to be vulnerable and ask trusted others for help, to be supportive in how we relate to ourselves, to trust in uncertainty, to have a sense of humor, to maintain equanimity, and to keep things in perspective and practice gratitude. However, Nancy suggested, even with all of that, Perseverance seems to require something more. It is something deep in our core, she said, that can call us to persevere, and she invited us to listen inside ourselves for the perhaps-faint voice that “pulses with longing” even against the odds.
Next Sunday, February 25th:
Adult Forum – 9:15 am
“Congregational Study and Action,” Betty Cooper
In January, our President Katherine Conner, sent a letter asking if anyone was willing to facilitate a congregational examination of the CSAIs (Congregational Study and Action Issues). Katherine represents perseverance—a responsible vibrant leader seeking assistance for a worthwhile social justice issue, CSAI. The Congregational Study/Action Issue, currently is “The Corruption of our Democracy.” Connected with the CSAI issue we will read ideas from Frances Moore Lappe’s books, Democracy’s Edge, and Getting A Grip.
Service and Religious Education – 10:30 am
Message: “Carrying On and the Art of Discernment,” Alexis Engelbrecht
Description:Perseverance brings our hopes to life and accompanies living with intention. Sometimes, however, a U-turn or change in direction might be called for. This service will explore the relationship between discernment and perseverance.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it by noon on Friday through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys–concerns.html
Plus Children’s RE — “Perseverance and Laughter” (Purim)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our Sanctuary has a new look! Members of our worship service committee and board have discovered that by using the space differently, we have room to welcome more people. We’re still working out the details, so let us know what you think.
Tomorrow, Monday, February 19th at 6:30 pm, a local Girl Scout troop meets at our building. Contact Kim Connor.
The UUFJC Board meeting that had been announced for Sunday evening has been rescheduled to this Tuesday afternoon, February 20th at 2:30 pm in the Forum Room. All are welcome to attend our board meetings. See our president, Katherine Connor, for more information.
This Thursday, February 22nd, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building at 7 pm. Contact mbnut@hotmail.com.
This Friday, February 23rd is our regularly scheduled monthly Salvation Army work day. However, one of our organizers is unavailable this month, and we don’t yet know if we will be serving. Please contact Jim Babb for updates.
Also this Friday, February 23rd, Citizens for Peace present their monthly peacebuilding documentary film at our building at 6 pm. This month’s selection: Tomorrow’s Children: A Blueprint For Partnership Education In The 21st Century (2001). Contact Betty Cooper.
This Saturday, February 25th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets in our building from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
Next Sunday, February 25th, a Soul Matters small group meets from 2 – 4 pm. This group is now full; please contact Alexis if you would like to participate in future small group meetings in person or online.
And coming Monday, February 26th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. See Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, February 22nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts a presentation on “Missouri in the Civil War.” Description:During the Civil War, only Virginia and Tennessee saw more action than Missouri. In their new book, The Civil War Missouri Compendium: Almost Unabridged, Joseph “Whit” McCoskrie and Brian Warren provide a chronological overview of more than 300 documented battles and engagements that took place in the state. They will discuss the research for their book and present maps that help visualize the conflict in Missouri and its overall influence on the western theater. Their book will be available for sale and signing. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents the Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts (Tuesday and Wednesday) and “Call Me By Your Name” (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
Service Committee
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Social Action
Community Events