Sunday morning, we continued our month of focus on Sanctuary with a sermon by Rev. Chris Jimmerson, recorded at First UU of Austin, Texas in 2015. First UU had become a "Sanctuary Church" for an immigrant facing deportation from the US and danger to her life in her country of origin. Rev. Chris discussed the history of churches as Sanctuaries, and particularly the modern history of churches offering sanctuary to immigrants. He emphasized giving sanctuary as a prophetic act, prophetic in the sense of speaking truth to power, critiquing injustice and envisioning change. For him Sanctuary served two purposes, to transform the lives of those who needed protection and support, and to transform society in the direction of kindness and justice. However, the blessings didn't even end there. Seeing the transformation that offering sanctuary brought to First UU, the outpouring of generosity, helped Rev. Chris and his entire faith community find a renewed sense of faith and purpose.
Next Sunday, October 21st:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the November newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Is there a future for a third party in America?" Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "A Gathering of the Holy," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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 --- "Sanctuary as a Place of Protecting All Beings"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Please help us update our Members and Friends Directory! Especially if you are relatively new here, we ask you to consider adding your contact information so that it will be available to other members and friends. A paper copy is available for review and you may write updates there, or you can request an electronic copy from Laura Gilkey and e-mail her if you would like your information updated, added, or removed ([email protected]).
Again this year, we will be displaying a Memorial Altar at the Fellowship. If you would like to contribute a remembrance in the form of a picture or favored object associated with a passed loved one, items will be collected in a box near the cafe bar October 21st through 28th. The altar will be up from October 28th until November 4th with objects and pictures returned November 11th. If there are any questions concerning this year's altar please contact Bob Boldt.
Friday, October 19th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
The UUFJC Board meets next Sunday, October 21st at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend our board meetings. For more information, contact our President, Katherine Connor.
And coming Monday, October 22nd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
Monday, October 15th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents an Author Talk: Ozark History with Natalie Prussing Halpin and Lisa Irle. The authors will discuss their recent book, The Captain and the Judge: Building Camps, Forts, Dams, Bridges and Character Across the Ozarks. They will focus on the lives of Nat Wilson and Max Prussing and their impact on the Ozark region beginning 100 years ago. Their book contributes to the historical literature on the development of outdoor recreation in the Ozarks. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Thursday, October 18th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices in association with other local organizations presents a candidate forum at Lincoln University's Scruggs Center Ballroom, featuring candidates running for Missouri Senate District 6, Missouri House District 60, Cole County Associate Judge, and Cole County Prosecutor. Rev. Adrian Hendricks III of the Joshua House Church will moderate the forum with questions submitted by the audience. Legislative candidates speak at 6:30 pm, County candidates at 8 pm.
This Friday, October 19th, the Southside Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Central United Church of Christ on Ashley St. This very special program will feature music from the early 17th century – composers Claudio Monteverdi and Giovanni Gabrieli. Our program, Early Baroque: Echoes from 17th Century Cathedrals, will feature madrigals and brilliant music for brass. In addition, members of Vox Nova, the esteemed Columbia, MO choral music group, will be joining us in this concert. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students). For more information, visit southsidephilharmonic.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Joy Luck Club" (free, Tuesday only), "Hocus Pocus" (In the Park After Dark, Saturday only), and "The Wife" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week!
Next Sunday, October 21st:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the November newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Is there a future for a third party in America?" Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "A Gathering of the Holy," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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 --- "Sanctuary as a Place of Protecting All Beings"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Please help us update our Members and Friends Directory! Especially if you are relatively new here, we ask you to consider adding your contact information so that it will be available to other members and friends. A paper copy is available for review and you may write updates there, or you can request an electronic copy from Laura Gilkey and e-mail her if you would like your information updated, added, or removed ([email protected]).
Again this year, we will be displaying a Memorial Altar at the Fellowship. If you would like to contribute a remembrance in the form of a picture or favored object associated with a passed loved one, items will be collected in a box near the cafe bar October 21st through 28th. The altar will be up from October 28th until November 4th with objects and pictures returned November 11th. If there are any questions concerning this year's altar please contact Bob Boldt.
Friday, October 19th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
The UUFJC Board meets next Sunday, October 21st at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend our board meetings. For more information, contact our President, Katherine Connor.
And coming Monday, October 22nd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
Monday, October 15th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents an Author Talk: Ozark History with Natalie Prussing Halpin and Lisa Irle. The authors will discuss their recent book, The Captain and the Judge: Building Camps, Forts, Dams, Bridges and Character Across the Ozarks. They will focus on the lives of Nat Wilson and Max Prussing and their impact on the Ozark region beginning 100 years ago. Their book contributes to the historical literature on the development of outdoor recreation in the Ozarks. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Thursday, October 18th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices in association with other local organizations presents a candidate forum at Lincoln University's Scruggs Center Ballroom, featuring candidates running for Missouri Senate District 6, Missouri House District 60, Cole County Associate Judge, and Cole County Prosecutor. Rev. Adrian Hendricks III of the Joshua House Church will moderate the forum with questions submitted by the audience. Legislative candidates speak at 6:30 pm, County candidates at 8 pm.
This Friday, October 19th, the Southside Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Central United Church of Christ on Ashley St. This very special program will feature music from the early 17th century – composers Claudio Monteverdi and Giovanni Gabrieli. Our program, Early Baroque: Echoes from 17th Century Cathedrals, will feature madrigals and brilliant music for brass. In addition, members of Vox Nova, the esteemed Columbia, MO choral music group, will be joining us in this concert. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students). For more information, visit southsidephilharmonic.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Joy Luck Club" (free, Tuesday only), "Hocus Pocus" (In the Park After Dark, Saturday only), and "The Wife" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week!
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