Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued exploring our monthly theme of Balance. Often we think of "balance" in either-or terms, balancing this with that; you have your position, I have mine, and somehow we've got to come to a resolution. This tendency toward either-or thinking and the desire for closure runs deep in our culture, but Rev. Nancy encouraged us to look toward interconnection and complexity: to listen, to give up the need to change each other or to find one right and permanent answer. Sometimes the balance we need is an intermingling of complex feelings, an uncomfortable but vital state of tension. Sometimes there is a resolution, but if we let go of chasing after it, if we try to dwell on the positives of what is, we can better find the balance to respond to each situation.
We also elected our Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term. The officers-elect will work with the outgoing board on next year's budget, then take office after our Annual Business meeting coming in May. The incoming board members are:
President: Katherine Connor (continuing)
Vice-President: Frank Rycyk
Treasurer: Bob Antweiler (continuing)
Secretary: Lisa Sanning (continuing)
Director of Religious Education: Gennifer Monteer
Thank you to all of them for their willingness to serve, and best to them in the coming year!
Next Sunday, March 25th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Balanced Life," Betty Cooper
Freud stated that two life tasks need to be balanced—work and love. Alan Loy McGinnis’ book, The Balanced Life: Achieving Success in Work and Love, expands on that idea. McGinnis studied highly successful people asking them the secrets of their achievement. He discovered that highly effective people lead a balanced life. From those interviews, he postulated the four laws of success: Commitment, Discipline, Collaboration, and Adaptability. Participants will discuss questions related to these four laws.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message by Andy Grizzle
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 --- "Balance of Life and Death" (Palm Sunday, March 25)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our annual pledge drive has begun! Thank you to everyone who supports UUFJC with their pledges, and thank you to those who submit their estimates of giving, it's a tremendous help to us in planning for the year ahead. For pledge forms, Fair Share giving suggestions, and more information, contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
Registration is now open for the UUA’s annual General Assembly. This year’s GA is close to home, in Kansas City, June 20th-24th. Those who have attended GA in the past report an amazing and inspiring experience. Financial aid is available through the UUA, and the UUFJC Board is also interested in helping members and friends attend. See our March Newsletter for more information and talk to a board member if you’re interested in attending.
Monday, March 19th at 6:30 pm, a local Girl Scout troop meets in our building. Contact Kim Connor.
This Thursday, March 22nd, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, March 23rd is our monthly Salvation Army Meal. Contact Jim Babb if you would like to help provide or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
This Saturday, March 24th at 10 am, we will have a workday to clean up our office. Helping hands are appreciated! Contact Katherine Connor.
Later this Saturday, March 24th from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers meet in our building. Contact Patt Behler.
Next Sunday, March 25th, a Soul Matters small group meets from 2-4 pm. This gathering is now full. Contact Alexis if you would like to participate in future gatherings in person or online.
Community Events this week:
Monday, March 19th, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "When the Mighty Mississippi Ran Backward: The Great New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812." Presenter Jeff Briggs is the earthquake program manager for the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. It’s his job to explain the earthquake risk in Missouri and help citizens take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. He’ll show videos from earthquake hotspots and discuss the estimated impact of a big quake in mid-Missouri. Test your knowledge of earthquake trivia and win a prize! Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Winter's Bone" (Tuesday only) and "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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!
We also elected our Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term. The officers-elect will work with the outgoing board on next year's budget, then take office after our Annual Business meeting coming in May. The incoming board members are:
President: Katherine Connor (continuing)
Vice-President: Frank Rycyk
Treasurer: Bob Antweiler (continuing)
Secretary: Lisa Sanning (continuing)
Director of Religious Education: Gennifer Monteer
Thank you to all of them for their willingness to serve, and best to them in the coming year!
Next Sunday, March 25th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Balanced Life," Betty Cooper
Freud stated that two life tasks need to be balanced—work and love. Alan Loy McGinnis’ book, The Balanced Life: Achieving Success in Work and Love, expands on that idea. McGinnis studied highly successful people asking them the secrets of their achievement. He discovered that highly effective people lead a balanced life. From those interviews, he postulated the four laws of success: Commitment, Discipline, Collaboration, and Adaptability. Participants will discuss questions related to these four laws.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message by Andy Grizzle
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 --- "Balance of Life and Death" (Palm Sunday, March 25)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our annual pledge drive has begun! Thank you to everyone who supports UUFJC with their pledges, and thank you to those who submit their estimates of giving, it's a tremendous help to us in planning for the year ahead. For pledge forms, Fair Share giving suggestions, and more information, contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
Registration is now open for the UUA’s annual General Assembly. This year’s GA is close to home, in Kansas City, June 20th-24th. Those who have attended GA in the past report an amazing and inspiring experience. Financial aid is available through the UUA, and the UUFJC Board is also interested in helping members and friends attend. See our March Newsletter for more information and talk to a board member if you’re interested in attending.
Monday, March 19th at 6:30 pm, a local Girl Scout troop meets in our building. Contact Kim Connor.
This Thursday, March 22nd, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, March 23rd is our monthly Salvation Army Meal. Contact Jim Babb if you would like to help provide or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
This Saturday, March 24th at 10 am, we will have a workday to clean up our office. Helping hands are appreciated! Contact Katherine Connor.
Later this Saturday, March 24th from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers meet in our building. Contact Patt Behler.
Next Sunday, March 25th, a Soul Matters small group meets from 2-4 pm. This gathering is now full. Contact Alexis if you would like to participate in future gatherings in person or online.
Community Events this week:
Monday, March 19th, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "When the Mighty Mississippi Ran Backward: The Great New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812." Presenter Jeff Briggs is the earthquake program manager for the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. It’s his job to explain the earthquake risk in Missouri and help citizens take precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. He’ll show videos from earthquake hotspots and discuss the estimated impact of a big quake in mid-Missouri. Test your knowledge of earthquake trivia and win a prize! Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Winter's Bone" (Tuesday only) and "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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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