Sunday morning, Courtney Waters, Teen Librarian of Missouri River Regional Library, visited us to talk about Banned Books. Thankfully we don't live in a country where books are banned nationwide, and even the local bannings that remove books from schools and libraries are not very commonly enacted (although they are very commonly proposed). So why does it matter, when you could just order any "banned" book from some online bookstore? It matters because schools and libraries can be a cultural lifeline for people — especially young people — for whom "just buying it" isn't as easy as many of us take for granted. It matters because people — especially young people — need to see the reality of their own lives reflected in what they read and to know that their experience is a part of the wider world that others understand, especially if that reality is difficult or controversial. It matters because every removal of a book is a move toward a world where difficult and controversial issues are treated with shaming silence rather than respectful engagement.
You can probably think of more reasons of your own — and you can learn more about Banned Books on the American Library Association's website, here: http://www.ala.org/bbooks/
Meanwhile, the RE class did their part to help the UUSC's human rights and justice work around the world. They made delicious baked apple treats to share with the rest of the Fellowship in exchange for Guest At Your Table donations. Way to go!
Thanks also to everyone who joined Faith Voices for Jefferson City in their Ferguson Solidarity march downtown Sunday afternoon. Those who were there say it was well-attended, and I personally was proud to be able to stand up at a moment when our community, our state, and our country need to hear that Black Lives Matter.
Next Sunday, December 7th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Hold the Pity for the Homeschooled," Frank Rycyk
A homeschooled New York high-school junior writes:
"...While others are convinced that home-schooling will stunt me, I take my inspiration from icons like Agatha Christie, Thomas Edison, Venus and Serena Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Charlie Chaplin — all of whom were taught in their own residences."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Respite Care," Kathlene Woodruff, YMCA
Respite Care is a program where foster parents are given a break once a month with an evening with events and supervision for foster children.
We will be taking a second offering collection to benefit a family in our neighborhood; see below.
Plus Children's RE with Roger Tanner-Thies and Patt Behler
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The December Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the Sanctuary, and electronic copies are available.
Our Membership Committee is looking for 5 to 7 people to give rides to members and friends on Sunday mornings. Please volunteer and help us offer a warm welcome to those who can't take transportation for granted! Contact Bob Antweiler.
Gennifer Monteer is reaching out to a family in need who live right in the neighborhood of our Fellowship. If you can help, please contact Gennifer for a list of what's needed. Gennifer will have a bin in the entry way for groceries, diapers, etc., and we will be taking a second offering for the family next Sunday, December 7th.
We have some unclaimed items in the kitchen; if you've come up missing a lid, a cord, or a pan after bringing food to the Fellowship, please check.
During December and January, Patt Behler will have 2015 Peace Corps calendars for sale to benefit volunteers around the world. Calendars are $12 each; they feature beautiful global scenes and would make great gifts! See Patt Behler.
This Thursday, December 4th, UUFJC hosts a Human Rights Roundtable from 10:30 am to 3 pm, organized by Empower Missouri (formerly MASW) and a variety of co-sponsors. Thirty or more representatives from a broad range of organizations will explain what they do to further human rights and plan how to better support each other's efforts. UUFJC members and friends are welcome to attend. Snacks, cookies, bread, etc. are appreciated. Contact Don Love for more information.
Friday, December 5th beginning at 5 pm is our First Friday Social, a night of casual off-budget fun with UUFJC friends. Bring refreshments of your own or to share. Contact Katherine Connor.
A new RE Workshop For Parents will begin in December, to explore how parents and guardians can prepare their children for challenges and questions regarding their belief systems. It will meet on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10ish from December 14 - January 11 (dates are subject to change depending upon weather conditions). Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, December 2nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Fine Printing and the Book Arts in a Googled World." John Neal Hoover will present a selection of private press books, fine printing and artists’ books from the collection of the St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, the oldest library in Missouri, to show the resilience of printing and finely made physical books in the e-book age. He will present a history of printing through books dating from the 15th century to recent publications created by modern presses in an informal lecture welcoming participation and questions. Hoover is director of the Mercantile Library. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, December 4th at 7 pm, Steve Bessemer of the State Emergency Management Agency will be at MRRL in the Art Gallery to explain how the Map Your Neighborhood program works. This program is designed to help neighbors prepare for disasters. In a disaster, your neighbors are your most immediate source of help. Traditional 9-1-1 responders are quickly overwhelmed during a disaster. Some minor preparation and knowing what to do in the first hour of a disaster response may save a life, reduce the severity of injuries, and reduce the amount of damage that you, your family, and neighbors sustain. This class is endorsed by the Missouri Seismic Safety Commission. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, December 5th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents their First Friday Film: "The Family Stone." This comedy-drama features an all-star cast including Diane Keaton, Luke Wilson, Claire Danes, Craig T. Nelson, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney and Sarah Jessica Parker. The plot follows the holiday misadventures of the Stone family in a small New England town. Parker was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance. Keaton, Nelson and McAdams were each nominated for a Satellite Award for their performances. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents "Laggies," and maybe another film yet to be announced. For showtimes and more information, visit: http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
You can probably think of more reasons of your own — and you can learn more about Banned Books on the American Library Association's website, here: http://www.ala.org/bbooks/
Meanwhile, the RE class did their part to help the UUSC's human rights and justice work around the world. They made delicious baked apple treats to share with the rest of the Fellowship in exchange for Guest At Your Table donations. Way to go!
Thanks also to everyone who joined Faith Voices for Jefferson City in their Ferguson Solidarity march downtown Sunday afternoon. Those who were there say it was well-attended, and I personally was proud to be able to stand up at a moment when our community, our state, and our country need to hear that Black Lives Matter.
Next Sunday, December 7th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Hold the Pity for the Homeschooled," Frank Rycyk
A homeschooled New York high-school junior writes:
"...While others are convinced that home-schooling will stunt me, I take my inspiration from icons like Agatha Christie, Thomas Edison, Venus and Serena Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Charlie Chaplin — all of whom were taught in their own residences."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Respite Care," Kathlene Woodruff, YMCA
Respite Care is a program where foster parents are given a break once a month with an evening with events and supervision for foster children.
We will be taking a second offering collection to benefit a family in our neighborhood; see below.
Plus Children's RE with Roger Tanner-Thies and Patt Behler
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The December Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the Sanctuary, and electronic copies are available.
Our Membership Committee is looking for 5 to 7 people to give rides to members and friends on Sunday mornings. Please volunteer and help us offer a warm welcome to those who can't take transportation for granted! Contact Bob Antweiler.
Gennifer Monteer is reaching out to a family in need who live right in the neighborhood of our Fellowship. If you can help, please contact Gennifer for a list of what's needed. Gennifer will have a bin in the entry way for groceries, diapers, etc., and we will be taking a second offering for the family next Sunday, December 7th.
We have some unclaimed items in the kitchen; if you've come up missing a lid, a cord, or a pan after bringing food to the Fellowship, please check.
During December and January, Patt Behler will have 2015 Peace Corps calendars for sale to benefit volunteers around the world. Calendars are $12 each; they feature beautiful global scenes and would make great gifts! See Patt Behler.
This Thursday, December 4th, UUFJC hosts a Human Rights Roundtable from 10:30 am to 3 pm, organized by Empower Missouri (formerly MASW) and a variety of co-sponsors. Thirty or more representatives from a broad range of organizations will explain what they do to further human rights and plan how to better support each other's efforts. UUFJC members and friends are welcome to attend. Snacks, cookies, bread, etc. are appreciated. Contact Don Love for more information.
Friday, December 5th beginning at 5 pm is our First Friday Social, a night of casual off-budget fun with UUFJC friends. Bring refreshments of your own or to share. Contact Katherine Connor.
A new RE Workshop For Parents will begin in December, to explore how parents and guardians can prepare their children for challenges and questions regarding their belief systems. It will meet on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10ish from December 14 - January 11 (dates are subject to change depending upon weather conditions). Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, December 2nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Fine Printing and the Book Arts in a Googled World." John Neal Hoover will present a selection of private press books, fine printing and artists’ books from the collection of the St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, the oldest library in Missouri, to show the resilience of printing and finely made physical books in the e-book age. He will present a history of printing through books dating from the 15th century to recent publications created by modern presses in an informal lecture welcoming participation and questions. Hoover is director of the Mercantile Library. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, December 4th at 7 pm, Steve Bessemer of the State Emergency Management Agency will be at MRRL in the Art Gallery to explain how the Map Your Neighborhood program works. This program is designed to help neighbors prepare for disasters. In a disaster, your neighbors are your most immediate source of help. Traditional 9-1-1 responders are quickly overwhelmed during a disaster. Some minor preparation and knowing what to do in the first hour of a disaster response may save a life, reduce the severity of injuries, and reduce the amount of damage that you, your family, and neighbors sustain. This class is endorsed by the Missouri Seismic Safety Commission. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, December 5th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents their First Friday Film: "The Family Stone." This comedy-drama features an all-star cast including Diane Keaton, Luke Wilson, Claire Danes, Craig T. Nelson, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney and Sarah Jessica Parker. The plot follows the holiday misadventures of the Stone family in a small New England town. Parker was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance. Keaton, Nelson and McAdams were each nominated for a Satellite Award for their performances. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents "Laggies," and maybe another film yet to be announced. For showtimes and more information, visit: http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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