Sunday morning, Jim Davis wrapped up our month of focus on Blessing with reflections on the blessings of our Unitarian Universalist tradition. We as UUs value individualism, freedom of thought and belief, to the point that some may wonder how all these individual seekers add up to one faith. And yet, we have a long history, with unitarian and universalist thinking dating back to the origins of Christianity. As Jim related, 19th century minister Theodore Parker may have hit upon the answer when he spoke of "the transient and the permanent." The ideas we hold at any time are vital, but they are transient; ideas develop and change over time. But our bond of covenant, our agreement to respect one another's individuality, allows us to enter together into a faith community that lasts.
Our July newsletter and print calendar are now ready. Paper copies are available in the box on the wall near our coat rack. Electronic copies are available to view or download:
Newsletter
Calendar
Next Sunday, July 1st:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Nuclear Medicine," Marvin Feldman
Marvin Feldman, Assistant Professor of Nuclear Medicine at MU School of Health Professions will discuss the science behind, how it works and what Nuc Med can do for you. There will be an exciting slide presentation and a question and answer session to follow.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "When the Heart Opens," Rev. Mike Adamek
The Dalai Lama says compassion is not a luxury but a necessity. With love and compassion we can make a joint effort to solve the problems of humanity. Yet entering into compassionate service to others requires in his words “selfish altruism.” Ram Dass interprets the Dalai Lama’s provocative term in this way. “Compassionate action is not done for others–it is done with others, for ourselves, because we can no longer avoid it. It helps fulfill our lives.”
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 --- Lesson TBA
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The UUFJC Board has revisited our building use policy and developed a new application form to use when people reserve our building for personal and community events. Copies of the policy and form are posted on our bulletin board and available on request from the administrator ([email protected]). Groups using the building should already have received the policy and application form by e-mail. If you have not received it or you want more information, contact the administrator or a member of the board.
The art pieces from our previous display of Pour Art are now ready to be returned to the artists. Look for them in a box in the Forum Room or contact Patt Behler to pick up your creations.
As a follow-up to a proposal raised during our Annual Business Meeting, Patt Behler has submitted a draft resolution to the UUFJC Board to name our Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall in honor of William Bradford Connor and Katherine Hanson Connor, in recognition of their role in founding and maintaining this Fellowship. If you have any thoughts on this proposal, please talk to a member of our Board.
Monday, June 25th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. See Katherine Connor for more information.
Also Monday, June 25th, Jan Harcourt is hosting a Yoga Workshop in our building from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Contact Jan for more information.
This Thursday, June 28th, our building is reserved from 6:30 to 8 pm by a community group. Please allow privacy during this time.
This Friday, June 29th, Citizens for Peace present their monthly peacebuilding documentary film at 6 pm at our building. There may be a refreshments hour beginning at 5 pm. Please RSVP for refreshments or direct any questions to Betty Cooper.
The Soul Matters Small Group meets next Sunday, July 1st from 2-4 pm. To get involved with the group, see Jim Davis.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, June 28th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents Music at the Library with Buddhaloka. Buddhaloka performs Pali chanting set to music. The group includes Artie Langston, Bruce Hibbett and William B. Edwards, all members of the Vipassana Church/Center for Buddhist Development in Jefferson City. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Chappaquiddick" (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!
Our July newsletter and print calendar are now ready. Paper copies are available in the box on the wall near our coat rack. Electronic copies are available to view or download:
Newsletter
Calendar
Next Sunday, July 1st:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Nuclear Medicine," Marvin Feldman
Marvin Feldman, Assistant Professor of Nuclear Medicine at MU School of Health Professions will discuss the science behind, how it works and what Nuc Med can do for you. There will be an exciting slide presentation and a question and answer session to follow.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "When the Heart Opens," Rev. Mike Adamek
The Dalai Lama says compassion is not a luxury but a necessity. With love and compassion we can make a joint effort to solve the problems of humanity. Yet entering into compassionate service to others requires in his words “selfish altruism.” Ram Dass interprets the Dalai Lama’s provocative term in this way. “Compassionate action is not done for others–it is done with others, for ourselves, because we can no longer avoid it. It helps fulfill our lives.”
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 --- Lesson TBA
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The UUFJC Board has revisited our building use policy and developed a new application form to use when people reserve our building for personal and community events. Copies of the policy and form are posted on our bulletin board and available on request from the administrator ([email protected]). Groups using the building should already have received the policy and application form by e-mail. If you have not received it or you want more information, contact the administrator or a member of the board.
The art pieces from our previous display of Pour Art are now ready to be returned to the artists. Look for them in a box in the Forum Room or contact Patt Behler to pick up your creations.
As a follow-up to a proposal raised during our Annual Business Meeting, Patt Behler has submitted a draft resolution to the UUFJC Board to name our Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall in honor of William Bradford Connor and Katherine Hanson Connor, in recognition of their role in founding and maintaining this Fellowship. If you have any thoughts on this proposal, please talk to a member of our Board.
Monday, June 25th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. See Katherine Connor for more information.
Also Monday, June 25th, Jan Harcourt is hosting a Yoga Workshop in our building from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Contact Jan for more information.
This Thursday, June 28th, our building is reserved from 6:30 to 8 pm by a community group. Please allow privacy during this time.
This Friday, June 29th, Citizens for Peace present their monthly peacebuilding documentary film at 6 pm at our building. There may be a refreshments hour beginning at 5 pm. Please RSVP for refreshments or direct any questions to Betty Cooper.
The Soul Matters Small Group meets next Sunday, July 1st from 2-4 pm. To get involved with the group, see Jim Davis.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, June 28th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents Music at the Library with Buddhaloka. Buddhaloka performs Pali chanting set to music. The group includes Artie Langston, Bruce Hibbett and William B. Edwards, all members of the Vipassana Church/Center for Buddhist Development in Jefferson City. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Chappaquiddick" (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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