Sunday morning, Laura Gilkey gave a sermon about our relationship to the media we love. When viewed through the lens of "the inherent worth and dignity of every person," the stories and images in our culture often fall short. But do we have to sacrifice the joyful energy they give us to stay true to our values? Each of us must make our own choices, and Laura recommended three steps:
1. Understand the media you take in and how it distorts people's humanity.
2. Find media - and real people - that affirm your true self and build you up.
3. Work toward something better - raise your voice to improve the media, and raise your voice so that people like you will know they're not alone.
Next Sunday, May 1st:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Climate Change and the Election," Betty Cooper
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Respond Slowly: Tips on Paying Attention," Rev. Mike Adamek
A step away from existing toward living is being mindful of what you are doing and not doing. Pay attention, be mindful, stop sleepwalking though your eyes are open and everyone thinks you are awake is easier said than done. I am not enlightened, you know that, but I would like to share some tips I have learned along the way which help me participate in the life I am living.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC Board - 1:30 pm
All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Draft minutes of the previous meeting are available on the bulletin board in the Sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The May Newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the Sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request. This month's newsletter contains important information about our upcoming annual business meeting, so please be sure to take a look.
Our building and grounds committee is looking for volunteers to help with weeding. Contact Bob Antweiler.
The UUFJC Board has voted to adopt a motto for the Fellowship as a condensed, easy-to-remember version of the vision statement we created last year. The motto is: “Celebrate Diversity, Question with Integrity, Build Justice.” If you have feedback, please talk to a member of the board.
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Paper copies are available for reference by our phones. Additional paper copies and electronic copies are available on request. See Laura Gilkey.
Our annual pledge drive continues! See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler. Thank you to everyone who pledges; this is a big help to us as we plan for the year ahead.
Tomorrow, Monday, April 25th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. See Katherine Connor.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, April 28th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, April 29th at 7 pm is the Last Friday Documentary Film. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, May 1st, the Worship Service Committee meets at 9 am. Open to anyone who wants to get involved in planning our Sunday services. See Alexis Engelbrecht.
And mark your calendars for the UUFJC Rummage Sale coming Saturday, June 18th. Contact Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, April 26th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Nonfiction at Noon" in the Library Annex. Discussion title: "Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath." Author Ted Koppel exposes how unprepared the U.S. is for an attack on its power grid and how such an attack could affect our infrastructure. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "If You're Really Ugly" (Thursday only) and "April and the Extraordinary World" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). For showtimes 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
Have a great week!
1. Understand the media you take in and how it distorts people's humanity.
2. Find media - and real people - that affirm your true self and build you up.
3. Work toward something better - raise your voice to improve the media, and raise your voice so that people like you will know they're not alone.
Next Sunday, May 1st:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Climate Change and the Election," Betty Cooper
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Respond Slowly: Tips on Paying Attention," Rev. Mike Adamek
A step away from existing toward living is being mindful of what you are doing and not doing. Pay attention, be mindful, stop sleepwalking though your eyes are open and everyone thinks you are awake is easier said than done. I am not enlightened, you know that, but I would like to share some tips I have learned along the way which help me participate in the life I am living.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC Board - 1:30 pm
All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Draft minutes of the previous meeting are available on the bulletin board in the Sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The May Newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the Sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request. This month's newsletter contains important information about our upcoming annual business meeting, so please be sure to take a look.
Our building and grounds committee is looking for volunteers to help with weeding. Contact Bob Antweiler.
The UUFJC Board has voted to adopt a motto for the Fellowship as a condensed, easy-to-remember version of the vision statement we created last year. The motto is: “Celebrate Diversity, Question with Integrity, Build Justice.” If you have feedback, please talk to a member of the board.
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Paper copies are available for reference by our phones. Additional paper copies and electronic copies are available on request. See Laura Gilkey.
Our annual pledge drive continues! See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler. Thank you to everyone who pledges; this is a big help to us as we plan for the year ahead.
Tomorrow, Monday, April 25th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. See Katherine Connor.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, April 28th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, April 29th at 7 pm is the Last Friday Documentary Film. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, May 1st, the Worship Service Committee meets at 9 am. Open to anyone who wants to get involved in planning our Sunday services. See Alexis Engelbrecht.
And mark your calendars for the UUFJC Rummage Sale coming Saturday, June 18th. Contact Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, April 26th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Nonfiction at Noon" in the Library Annex. Discussion title: "Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath." Author Ted Koppel exposes how unprepared the U.S. is for an attack on its power grid and how such an attack could affect our infrastructure. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "If You're Really Ugly" (Thursday only) and "April and the Extraordinary World" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). For showtimes 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
Have a great week!
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