This morning, in both our Adult Forum and Rev. Nancy's message, we explored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and reflected that when a "prophet" like him confronts us with profound and challenging truths, it's easier to praise the prophet as a hero than to absorb their challenging truths into our lives. Rev. Nancy challenged us to the more difficult path, to take the words and ideas of Martin Luther King --- or another prophet who speaks to us --- into our lives seriously for a year and a day, until Martin Luther King Day of 2016. If we take our prophets down from their dusty pedestals, what could we transform in that time?
Next Sunday, January 25th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Identity and Justice," Laura Gilkey
We will view and discuss a TED Talk by Bryan Stevenson about the power of identity and the need for racial and social justice.
Parent Workshop - 9:30 am
Leader: Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Ferguson, Missouri: A Historical Perspective," Gary Kremer
Gary Kremer of the Missouri State Historical Society will try to place the events of Ferguson in 2014 in historical perspective, to illustrate through historical examples the ways in which whites and blacks often perceive the world differently and the consequences of those different perceptions.
Plus Children's RE with Barb Koenig; Aide: Jim Davis
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
UUFJC News and Events this week:
If you are willing to give someone a ride to services once a month, please see Bob Antweiler.
Roberta Dunkel still has a collection box by the front door for donations of pajamas and other warm clothing for Foster Care and Adoption.
This Thursday, January 22nd, the Transgender Support Group meets at 7 pm at the Fellowship. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, January 23rd is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving starts at 5:00; please be there by 4:30.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Low Down" and "Song One." For showtimes and more information, visit: http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
Next Sunday, January 25th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Identity and Justice," Laura Gilkey
We will view and discuss a TED Talk by Bryan Stevenson about the power of identity and the need for racial and social justice.
Parent Workshop - 9:30 am
Leader: Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Ferguson, Missouri: A Historical Perspective," Gary Kremer
Gary Kremer of the Missouri State Historical Society will try to place the events of Ferguson in 2014 in historical perspective, to illustrate through historical examples the ways in which whites and blacks often perceive the world differently and the consequences of those different perceptions.
Plus Children's RE with Barb Koenig; Aide: Jim Davis
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
UUFJC News and Events this week:
If you are willing to give someone a ride to services once a month, please see Bob Antweiler.
Roberta Dunkel still has a collection box by the front door for donations of pajamas and other warm clothing for Foster Care and Adoption.
This Thursday, January 22nd, the Transgender Support Group meets at 7 pm at the Fellowship. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, January 23rd is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving starts at 5:00; please be there by 4:30.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Low Down" and "Song One." For showtimes and more information, visit: http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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