Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy continued exploring our monthly theme of Blessing. For those of us shocked and dismayed by the outcome of this past week's elections, Blessing is suddenly not a theoretical notion, but a real and immediate need. Quoting Matthew Fox, Rev. Nancy pointed out that "Blessing involves relationship" --- it connects the one who gives and the one who receives. Exploring this give-and-take, Rev. Nancy agreed with Rev. Mike's in his message last week, that we can't give what we've never received, so blessing begins with calling something into ourselves. But Rev. Nancy asked us to also take the next step of calling out, becoming blessings for each other and engaging in blessing as action. The world needs that action now.
Question for contemplation: Do your words bless others?
Next Sunday, November 20th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the December newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Virtual interviews for job seekers," Frank Rycyk
"For job seekers looking to make a good impression, a working webcam and a tidy room might be the new 'firm handshake'."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Bread Communion: Nourishment," Sharon Morgan, Alexis
Members Sharon Morgan and Alexis will explore various ways in which we provide nourishment for ourselves, others, and our community.
Members and Friends are invited to bring bread for us to share after the service.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC Board - 1:30 pm
All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Contact our president, Katherine Connor, for more information.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our annual chili and soup cook-off is coming Saturday, December 3rd from 5 - 9 pm. The event will go much more smoothly if we can get a lot of people to help. Right now, we need people to design flyers and tickets and work on publicity, and when the time comes we’ll need people to provide food, silent auction prizes, and more. If you can help, please contact Bob Antweiler for more details.
Monday, November 14th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, David H. Welch will speak on “The Origins and Thoughts Behind Sexual Harassment Training in The Missouri House of Representatives.” Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, November 17th at 7 pm, the American Association of University Women meets at the Fellowship. Our own Kristen Bastis, an archaeologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, will be the speaker. All are welcome to attend. Contact Charlotte Parsons for more information.
This Saturday, November 19th, there will be an event at the State Capitol at 4 pm marking the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Contact Katherine Connor.
Next Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session, free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, November 15th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Mizzou Sports Through the Ages." Brendon Steenbergen‘s new book is the first comprehensive history of the MU sports program from 1890 to the present. He will share sports stories, famous events, and highlight accomplishments of historic Mizzou sports figures. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, November 17th at 7 pm, Columbia Area NOW meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Non-members and new members welcome. Contact Sue Gibson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Outlaw Josey Wales" (Wednesday only) and "Harry & The Snowman" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). For showtimes 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!
Question for contemplation: Do your words bless others?
Next Sunday, November 20th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the December newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Virtual interviews for job seekers," Frank Rycyk
"For job seekers looking to make a good impression, a working webcam and a tidy room might be the new 'firm handshake'."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Bread Communion: Nourishment," Sharon Morgan, Alexis
Members Sharon Morgan and Alexis will explore various ways in which we provide nourishment for ourselves, others, and our community.
Members and Friends are invited to bring bread for us to share after the service.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC Board - 1:30 pm
All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Contact our president, Katherine Connor, for more information.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our annual chili and soup cook-off is coming Saturday, December 3rd from 5 - 9 pm. The event will go much more smoothly if we can get a lot of people to help. Right now, we need people to design flyers and tickets and work on publicity, and when the time comes we’ll need people to provide food, silent auction prizes, and more. If you can help, please contact Bob Antweiler for more details.
Monday, November 14th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, David H. Welch will speak on “The Origins and Thoughts Behind Sexual Harassment Training in The Missouri House of Representatives.” Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, November 17th at 7 pm, the American Association of University Women meets at the Fellowship. Our own Kristen Bastis, an archaeologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation, will be the speaker. All are welcome to attend. Contact Charlotte Parsons for more information.
This Saturday, November 19th, there will be an event at the State Capitol at 4 pm marking the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Contact Katherine Connor.
Next Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session, free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, November 15th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Mizzou Sports Through the Ages." Brendon Steenbergen‘s new book is the first comprehensive history of the MU sports program from 1890 to the present. He will share sports stories, famous events, and highlight accomplishments of historic Mizzou sports figures. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, November 17th at 7 pm, Columbia Area NOW meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Non-members and new members welcome. Contact Sue Gibson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Outlaw Josey Wales" (Wednesday only) and "Harry & The Snowman" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). For showtimes 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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