At our service today, our Social Action Committee Chair Sue Gibson and Mickey Belosi shared their concerns about the legal issues of corporate personhood and money as free speech; when corporations are given the same rights as people but have vastly more resources and strictly profit-driven aims, they warp our political playing field. Sue and Mickey — as well as Kath Connor, Patt Behler, and other members — are working to reverse this trend with MoveToAmend.org and other organizations, and they're looking for more people to get involved, so contact Sue if you're interested.
The UUA General Assembly in 2013 adopted an Action of Immediate Witness affirming that corporations are not people and money is not speech. At the annual meeting in May, our Social Action Committee also intends to present a resolution on this issue to the Fellowship for a vote, so please be thinking about it.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Estimate of Giving forms are now available in the back of the Sanctuary. Please fill one out and turn it in to Don Love, our Treasurer, to help us start planning for the coming fiscal year. There's also a budget report on the bulletin board; please review it and be thinking about what you want to see as our budget priorities going forward.
Longtime member Rebecca Mitchell and her husband Alex are having a baby shower May 10th at 2 pm. Contact us for location and RSVP information if you'd like to attend. They're registered at Target, for those who wish to send gifts.
Today is the deadline to register for the Eliot UU Women's Weekend in Columbia, Illinois (not Missouri); the weekend retreat itself will be held April 26th-27th. Visit http://eliotwomensweekend.com for more information.
This Thursday, March 27th at 7 pm, we'll be hosting a panel discussion on Marijuana Law Reform here at the Fellowship. Our Social Action Committee is sponsoring the event along with MASW, Missouri NOW and other local organizations. Contact Don Love.
Next Friday, March 28th at 5 pm is our monthly Salvation Army service day. If you want help provide or serve the food, contact Bob Antweiler.
Later Friday evening at 7 pm at the Fellowship is the monthly Last Friday Documentary. This month's selection is the animal rights film "A Peaceable Kingdom." Dr. Daria Kerridge, animal activist and MU Professor of Art and Peace Studies will introduce the film and lead the post-screening discussion. Contact Bob Boldt.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is still collecting signatures to put Early Voting on the ballot. Their next training is next Saturday, March 29th from 9 am to 1 pm at First Baptist Church downtown, or contact Kath Connor to sign the petition or get involved.
The 65ers-Plus group will meet next Sunday after the service at about 11:45 in the Forum Room to eat and discuss. The main dish will be provided (small donations appreciated) and sides (of fruit and vegetables?) are welcome. We're going to talk about MONEY; "Who has it, are we ourselves worried about it, etc." all who "qualify" are invited; bring a guest if you like. The gathering usually lasts about an hour or so. Contact Patt Behler for more information.
The deadline to pre-register for the MidAmerica UUA "Hunger for Justice" Regional Assembly is coming up March 31st. Visit http://midamericauua.org for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, March 27th at 7 pm (for those less interested in Marijuana Law Reform), Missouri River Regional Library is hosting a talk by author Margot McMillen on the life of Dr. Carolyn V. Atkins, who had an exemplary career in social services in Missouri. Atkins served as superintendent of the Tipton Correctional Center for Women in the mid-1970s and later was the first woman and first African-American member of the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole. She was a professor at Lincoln University, where she taught criminal justice courses, and was active in many local, statewide, and national organizations. Contact Madeline Matson
Friday evening, March 28th at 6:30 pm is the Jefferson City Multicultural Forum Trivia Night at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company meeting room. It promises to be a fun time to benefit a good organization — UUFJC usually has a booth at their annual Multicultural Fair. (Nancy Ordway was trying to get a table or two of UUs together; contact her if you're interested.)
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
The UUA General Assembly in 2013 adopted an Action of Immediate Witness affirming that corporations are not people and money is not speech. At the annual meeting in May, our Social Action Committee also intends to present a resolution on this issue to the Fellowship for a vote, so please be thinking about it.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Estimate of Giving forms are now available in the back of the Sanctuary. Please fill one out and turn it in to Don Love, our Treasurer, to help us start planning for the coming fiscal year. There's also a budget report on the bulletin board; please review it and be thinking about what you want to see as our budget priorities going forward.
Longtime member Rebecca Mitchell and her husband Alex are having a baby shower May 10th at 2 pm. Contact us for location and RSVP information if you'd like to attend. They're registered at Target, for those who wish to send gifts.
Today is the deadline to register for the Eliot UU Women's Weekend in Columbia, Illinois (not Missouri); the weekend retreat itself will be held April 26th-27th. Visit http://eliotwomensweekend.com for more information.
This Thursday, March 27th at 7 pm, we'll be hosting a panel discussion on Marijuana Law Reform here at the Fellowship. Our Social Action Committee is sponsoring the event along with MASW, Missouri NOW and other local organizations. Contact Don Love.
Next Friday, March 28th at 5 pm is our monthly Salvation Army service day. If you want help provide or serve the food, contact Bob Antweiler.
Later Friday evening at 7 pm at the Fellowship is the monthly Last Friday Documentary. This month's selection is the animal rights film "A Peaceable Kingdom." Dr. Daria Kerridge, animal activist and MU Professor of Art and Peace Studies will introduce the film and lead the post-screening discussion. Contact Bob Boldt.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is still collecting signatures to put Early Voting on the ballot. Their next training is next Saturday, March 29th from 9 am to 1 pm at First Baptist Church downtown, or contact Kath Connor to sign the petition or get involved.
The 65ers-Plus group will meet next Sunday after the service at about 11:45 in the Forum Room to eat and discuss. The main dish will be provided (small donations appreciated) and sides (of fruit and vegetables?) are welcome. We're going to talk about MONEY; "Who has it, are we ourselves worried about it, etc." all who "qualify" are invited; bring a guest if you like. The gathering usually lasts about an hour or so. Contact Patt Behler for more information.
The deadline to pre-register for the MidAmerica UUA "Hunger for Justice" Regional Assembly is coming up March 31st. Visit http://midamericauua.org for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, March 27th at 7 pm (for those less interested in Marijuana Law Reform), Missouri River Regional Library is hosting a talk by author Margot McMillen on the life of Dr. Carolyn V. Atkins, who had an exemplary career in social services in Missouri. Atkins served as superintendent of the Tipton Correctional Center for Women in the mid-1970s and later was the first woman and first African-American member of the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole. She was a professor at Lincoln University, where she taught criminal justice courses, and was active in many local, statewide, and national organizations. Contact Madeline Matson
Friday evening, March 28th at 6:30 pm is the Jefferson City Multicultural Forum Trivia Night at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company meeting room. It promises to be a fun time to benefit a good organization — UUFJC usually has a booth at their annual Multicultural Fair. (Nancy Ordway was trying to get a table or two of UUs together; contact her if you're interested.)
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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