This morning, we continued our month of focus on "Attention." We UUs count among the Sources of our Living Tradition "Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life." As such, we are called to pay attention to the beliefs of others. To that end, this morning we enjoyed a video from our larger UU community, in which Sarah Farkas and Judith Scott describe their Jewish faith at the UU Fellowship of Bay County in Panama City, Florida. Judaism is a diverse tradition, but many Jews and many UUs can find common ground in a shared focus on acting with goodness, working for social justice, and a questioning approach to faith.
You can view Sarah and Judith's entire presentation on YouTube, including the question and answer period we didn't have time for in our service: A Jew and a Unitarian Walk into a Bar
Next Sunday, November 17th:
December News Due.
Please submit your items for our December newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Environmental Consciousness," Molly Freebairn
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: 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 --- "Turning Attention to the Now: The Practice of Mindfulness"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Please help us spread the word about our small group gatherings! We now have letter-sized and postcard-sized flyers available at the Fellowship; please take as many as you like to give to people who you think would like to participate.
Indeed this is a good time to spread the word: the next sessions of both of our small groups are coming up this week. Tomorrow, Monday, November 11th at 6:30 pm is the second session of our UU Ethics small group; and next Sunday, November 17th at 2 pm is our “This I Believe” gathering on this month’s theme of “Attention.” For more information or if you would like to participate, please contact Alexis at [email protected].
We have some new chairs in our Sanctuary, thanks to donations from the Yoga classes that meet in our building. Many thanks to everyone who donated! We are hoping that the new chairs will be comfortable, as well as more lightweight and durable. Give them a try and let us know what you think! We may invest in more of them in the future.
If you brought pictures or mementos for our Day of the Dead altar, thank you. Those items are ready to be returned to you. Contact Bob Boldt for more information.
This Tuesday, November 12th, Patt Behler is hosting an informal discussion group for UUFJC members and friends at her home at 7 pm. The theme will be “How Do We Know What We Know?” Contact Patt for more information.
This Thursday, November 14th, the local chapter of the American Association of University Women meets in our building at 7 pm. This month's speaker is Kellie Ann Coats, Executive Director of Missouri Women's Council. The Missouri Women's Council, an agency within the Department of Economic Development, was established in 1985 by the State's 83rd General Assembly to identify and address issues affecting the economic and employment status of women in Missouri. Open to the public. Contact Charlotte Parsons.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Medicaid Money in Missouri: Now and the Future." After passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2019, Medicaid expansion became central to increased healthcare in the states. Studies from the University of Missouri and other sources indicate that Medicaid expansion would add $10 billion to the Missouri economy over the first 10 years. Rural hospitals would receive larger payments because they serve more elderly and poor citizens. And this year in February, Washington University released a study indicating that expansion could help almost 230,000 citizens receive health coverage with the costs mostly paid for by the federal government. Rural hospitals are closing. There is more reliance on ER usage, which hospitals call uncompensated care. Hospitals then raise rates, and insurance companies pass that cost on to consumers. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
Next Sunday, November 17th, The 2nd Annual Sam B. Cook Memorial Organ Concert presents Alan Morrison, Organ Chair, Curtis Institute of Music, performing at 4 pm at First Christian Church, 327 East Capitol Ave. Seating is limited.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Peanut Butter Falcon" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
This week also concludes Scene One Theatre's production of "Tales from the Rough Writers: An Evening of Original Performance Art," with shows Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. For more information visit sceneonetheatre.com.
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!
You can view Sarah and Judith's entire presentation on YouTube, including the question and answer period we didn't have time for in our service: A Jew and a Unitarian Walk into a Bar
Next Sunday, November 17th:
December News Due.
Please submit your items for our December newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Environmental Consciousness," Molly Freebairn
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: 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 --- "Turning Attention to the Now: The Practice of Mindfulness"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Please help us spread the word about our small group gatherings! We now have letter-sized and postcard-sized flyers available at the Fellowship; please take as many as you like to give to people who you think would like to participate.
Indeed this is a good time to spread the word: the next sessions of both of our small groups are coming up this week. Tomorrow, Monday, November 11th at 6:30 pm is the second session of our UU Ethics small group; and next Sunday, November 17th at 2 pm is our “This I Believe” gathering on this month’s theme of “Attention.” For more information or if you would like to participate, please contact Alexis at [email protected].
We have some new chairs in our Sanctuary, thanks to donations from the Yoga classes that meet in our building. Many thanks to everyone who donated! We are hoping that the new chairs will be comfortable, as well as more lightweight and durable. Give them a try and let us know what you think! We may invest in more of them in the future.
If you brought pictures or mementos for our Day of the Dead altar, thank you. Those items are ready to be returned to you. Contact Bob Boldt for more information.
This Tuesday, November 12th, Patt Behler is hosting an informal discussion group for UUFJC members and friends at her home at 7 pm. The theme will be “How Do We Know What We Know?” Contact Patt for more information.
This Thursday, November 14th, the local chapter of the American Association of University Women meets in our building at 7 pm. This month's speaker is Kellie Ann Coats, Executive Director of Missouri Women's Council. The Missouri Women's Council, an agency within the Department of Economic Development, was established in 1985 by the State's 83rd General Assembly to identify and address issues affecting the economic and employment status of women in Missouri. Open to the public. Contact Charlotte Parsons.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Medicaid Money in Missouri: Now and the Future." After passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2019, Medicaid expansion became central to increased healthcare in the states. Studies from the University of Missouri and other sources indicate that Medicaid expansion would add $10 billion to the Missouri economy over the first 10 years. Rural hospitals would receive larger payments because they serve more elderly and poor citizens. And this year in February, Washington University released a study indicating that expansion could help almost 230,000 citizens receive health coverage with the costs mostly paid for by the federal government. Rural hospitals are closing. There is more reliance on ER usage, which hospitals call uncompensated care. Hospitals then raise rates, and insurance companies pass that cost on to consumers. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
Next Sunday, November 17th, The 2nd Annual Sam B. Cook Memorial Organ Concert presents Alan Morrison, Organ Chair, Curtis Institute of Music, performing at 4 pm at First Christian Church, 327 East Capitol Ave. Seating is limited.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Peanut Butter Falcon" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
This week also concludes Scene One Theatre's production of "Tales from the Rough Writers: An Evening of Original Performance Art," with shows Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. For more information visit sceneonetheatre.com.
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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