his morning, Alexis continued our month of reflections on Awe. Awe, she pointed out, is a word for a feeling that often goes beyond what words can express. As such, rather than a typical sermon, Alexis led us in making small strings of beads as a sensory aid to focusing on presence and intention. She then led a meditation around poetic readings and music, asking us to consider with nonjudgmental curiosity: What images, feelings, and thoughts arise in these meditations? What might those images and feelings reveal?
Images that occurred to me included wind and sunlight in the leaves of summer trees, and seedlings pushing upward through soil. Wordless awe need not be overwhelming and explosive; it can be simply letting things in as they are without rushing to reduce them to words and assigned meanings.
Next Sunday, December 29th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Beneficial Corporations (B-Corps)," Suzanne Luther
Suzanne, who runs 4-Quarters Art House, will describe a corporate structure similar to "Conscious Capitalism," more beneficial to citizens as well as shareholders.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Fire Communion
In the words of Rev. Elizabeth Harding, "The fire communions eparates the end of the year from the beginning, helping us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the year."
Members and friends are invited to write down a word or phrase on special magician's paper, indicating what they'd like to release before the new year begins. Then all are invited up to hold the special paper to a flame and watch their words vanish in a flash.
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 --- "The GooseBumps that Arise When We Look into Each Other’s Eyes"
Small Group: "This I Believe: Awe" - 2 pm
Participants will learn from one another by sharing stories from their lives in a variety of ways. We will use the themes from Soul Matters as our starting point. The number of participants can vary. No ongoing commitment is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alexis at [email protected].
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our special year-end service, "An Evening of Community and Hope," is coming a week from tomorrow, Monday, December 30th at 6:30 pm. The service will offer reflection and encouragement. A special collection for ongoing tornado relief efforts will be taken. Childcare will be provided. Open to the community --- please spread the word and invite others! For more information, contact Alexis at [email protected].
We now have a holiday tree on display by the piano. All are invited to bring ornaments to add to the tree and make its decorations a reflection of our Fellowship community. The tree will remain on display until after services next Sunday, December 29th. For more information, contact Patt Behler.
Planning has begun for our annual Chili Supper, coming Saturday, February 8th, 2020. We are seeking chili-makers and other chefs, live music, games, silent auction and raffle items, and more! To get involved, please contact Bob Antweiler or Alberta Mobley.
Tomorrow, Monday, December 23rd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Rev. Kim Woodruff: [email protected]
Our normal Fourth Friday Salvation Army dinner will not be held this month; thankfully they receive enough holiday support that our work isn't needed. To get involved in future months, contact Roberta Dunkel.
Next Sunday, December 29th, our building is reserved for special service preparation and rehearsal starting at 4 pm (after the This I Believe small group). Contact Alexis.
Community Events this week:
We have no community events listed for this week. Please check other local event calendars.
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 and Happy Holidays!
Images that occurred to me included wind and sunlight in the leaves of summer trees, and seedlings pushing upward through soil. Wordless awe need not be overwhelming and explosive; it can be simply letting things in as they are without rushing to reduce them to words and assigned meanings.
Next Sunday, December 29th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Beneficial Corporations (B-Corps)," Suzanne Luther
Suzanne, who runs 4-Quarters Art House, will describe a corporate structure similar to "Conscious Capitalism," more beneficial to citizens as well as shareholders.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Fire Communion
In the words of Rev. Elizabeth Harding, "The fire communions eparates the end of the year from the beginning, helping us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the year."
Members and friends are invited to write down a word or phrase on special magician's paper, indicating what they'd like to release before the new year begins. Then all are invited up to hold the special paper to a flame and watch their words vanish in a flash.
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 --- "The GooseBumps that Arise When We Look into Each Other’s Eyes"
Small Group: "This I Believe: Awe" - 2 pm
Participants will learn from one another by sharing stories from their lives in a variety of ways. We will use the themes from Soul Matters as our starting point. The number of participants can vary. No ongoing commitment is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alexis at [email protected].
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our special year-end service, "An Evening of Community and Hope," is coming a week from tomorrow, Monday, December 30th at 6:30 pm. The service will offer reflection and encouragement. A special collection for ongoing tornado relief efforts will be taken. Childcare will be provided. Open to the community --- please spread the word and invite others! For more information, contact Alexis at [email protected].
We now have a holiday tree on display by the piano. All are invited to bring ornaments to add to the tree and make its decorations a reflection of our Fellowship community. The tree will remain on display until after services next Sunday, December 29th. For more information, contact Patt Behler.
Planning has begun for our annual Chili Supper, coming Saturday, February 8th, 2020. We are seeking chili-makers and other chefs, live music, games, silent auction and raffle items, and more! To get involved, please contact Bob Antweiler or Alberta Mobley.
Tomorrow, Monday, December 23rd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Rev. Kim Woodruff: [email protected]
Our normal Fourth Friday Salvation Army dinner will not be held this month; thankfully they receive enough holiday support that our work isn't needed. To get involved in future months, contact Roberta Dunkel.
Next Sunday, December 29th, our building is reserved for special service preparation and rehearsal starting at 4 pm (after the This I Believe small group). Contact Alexis.
Community Events this week:
We have no community events listed for this week. Please check other local event calendars.
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 and Happy Holidays!
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