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This morning, Alexis joined us to conclude our month of reflections on Belonging. When asked what makes them feel like they belong, people name things like "feeling like I've met 'my people'," "feeling safe," "feeling heard." These things are gifts, but without intention and balance, we can keep ourselves comfortable and hold off the vital work of transformation. Alexis cited Buddhist author Pema Chodron's book, "Welcoming the Unwelcome," in which she describes an awakened heart as a "wish to be free from what gets in the way of helping others." For this we must become mindful --- mindful of the identities and spaces that define where we feel we belong, mindful of the places where we are shielding ourselves from the vulnerability that awakening and welcoming call us into. We don't have to push ourselves to the point of excessive risk, but we are called to push beyond comfort into the zone of learning. Try asking yourself: "What might I do to help others feel belonging? Why might it be hard?" If we can stay present with ourselves and each other through the challenges of learning, we can both belong and transform, and make our UU spaces both safe and brave.
Next Sunday, November 3rd:
Daylight Saving Time Ends.
Remember to set your clocks back Saturday night!
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Is Manned Space Travel Impossible?" Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Tathata and the Divinity School Address," Rev. Mike Adamek
Ralph Waldo Emerson was a master at focusing our attention on what was worthy in a life well lived. We must celebrate the miracles in the mundane if we have ears to hear and eyes to see.
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 --- "Attention to our Inner Self: The Practice of Prayer"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Bob Boldt is organizing our annual Day of the Dead altar and observance. Please bring pictures or mementos of passed loved ones from now until October 31st to be displayed on the altar. Items may be left in the clear plastic box near the cafe bar and will be returned by November 4th. Contact Bob for more information.
Tomorrow, Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm is the first session of our UU Ethics small group. Participants in this small group explore their values and consider their stances on ethical issues. Important Note: This is a space to learn together and grow, not a space for arguments or debate. While no ongoing commitment is required, regular attendance may be helpful. For more information, contact Alexis at [email protected].
Also tomorrow evening, Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. This month's program will offer information on low-income housing programs, discussions on challenges, and testimony from those impacted by the lack of affordable and safe housing in Jefferson City. Contact Rev. Kim Woodruff: [email protected]
Our UUA Region, MidAmerica, is presenting several webinars this week: This Tuesday, October 29th at 6:45 pm will be a webinar on “Ritual of Healing and Recharging,” and this Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29th and 30th at 6:30 pm will be a pair of webinars on “Faith Development in Smaller UU Communities.” For more information and videos of past webinars, visit the MidAmerica UUA website: www.uua.org/midamerica/events/webinars
Next Sunday, November 3rd, the Art Committee will be holding an open house starting at 2:30 pm. All are welcome to come enjoy our current exhibit, a retrospective by Patt Behler, plus an Art Talk on Printmaking at 3 pm, free donated art supplies, and more. Contact Patt Behler.
Later next Sunday, November 3rd, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "The Climate for Change is Now." You are invited to a showing of "Paris to Pittsburgh," produced by National Geographic Films. This film brings to life the efforts of individuals who are battling the most severe effects of climate change in their own back yards. It captures the urgency of the issue and the inspiring ways Americans are responding. The library is co-sponsoring this showing with the local branch of Citizens Climate Lobby, a group that empowers everyday people to work together on climate change solutions. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Friday, November 1st at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film: "The White Crow.". This film traces Rudolf Nureyev's poverty-stricken childhood in the Soviet city of Ufa, to his blossoming as a student dancer in Leningrad, to his arrival at the epicenter of western culture in Paris in the early 1960s and a nail-biting defection to the West. It's the true story of an incredible journey by a unique artist who transformed the world of ballet forever. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Judy" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
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!
Newsletter
Calendar
This morning, Alexis joined us to conclude our month of reflections on Belonging. When asked what makes them feel like they belong, people name things like "feeling like I've met 'my people'," "feeling safe," "feeling heard." These things are gifts, but without intention and balance, we can keep ourselves comfortable and hold off the vital work of transformation. Alexis cited Buddhist author Pema Chodron's book, "Welcoming the Unwelcome," in which she describes an awakened heart as a "wish to be free from what gets in the way of helping others." For this we must become mindful --- mindful of the identities and spaces that define where we feel we belong, mindful of the places where we are shielding ourselves from the vulnerability that awakening and welcoming call us into. We don't have to push ourselves to the point of excessive risk, but we are called to push beyond comfort into the zone of learning. Try asking yourself: "What might I do to help others feel belonging? Why might it be hard?" If we can stay present with ourselves and each other through the challenges of learning, we can both belong and transform, and make our UU spaces both safe and brave.
Next Sunday, November 3rd:
Daylight Saving Time Ends.
Remember to set your clocks back Saturday night!
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Is Manned Space Travel Impossible?" Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Tathata and the Divinity School Address," Rev. Mike Adamek
Ralph Waldo Emerson was a master at focusing our attention on what was worthy in a life well lived. We must celebrate the miracles in the mundane if we have ears to hear and eyes to see.
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 --- "Attention to our Inner Self: The Practice of Prayer"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Bob Boldt is organizing our annual Day of the Dead altar and observance. Please bring pictures or mementos of passed loved ones from now until October 31st to be displayed on the altar. Items may be left in the clear plastic box near the cafe bar and will be returned by November 4th. Contact Bob for more information.
Tomorrow, Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm is the first session of our UU Ethics small group. Participants in this small group explore their values and consider their stances on ethical issues. Important Note: This is a space to learn together and grow, not a space for arguments or debate. While no ongoing commitment is required, regular attendance may be helpful. For more information, contact Alexis at [email protected].
Also tomorrow evening, Monday, October 28th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. This month's program will offer information on low-income housing programs, discussions on challenges, and testimony from those impacted by the lack of affordable and safe housing in Jefferson City. Contact Rev. Kim Woodruff: [email protected]
Our UUA Region, MidAmerica, is presenting several webinars this week: This Tuesday, October 29th at 6:45 pm will be a webinar on “Ritual of Healing and Recharging,” and this Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29th and 30th at 6:30 pm will be a pair of webinars on “Faith Development in Smaller UU Communities.” For more information and videos of past webinars, visit the MidAmerica UUA website: www.uua.org/midamerica/events/webinars
Next Sunday, November 3rd, the Art Committee will be holding an open house starting at 2:30 pm. All are welcome to come enjoy our current exhibit, a retrospective by Patt Behler, plus an Art Talk on Printmaking at 3 pm, free donated art supplies, and more. Contact Patt Behler.
Later next Sunday, November 3rd, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "The Climate for Change is Now." You are invited to a showing of "Paris to Pittsburgh," produced by National Geographic Films. This film brings to life the efforts of individuals who are battling the most severe effects of climate change in their own back yards. It captures the urgency of the issue and the inspiring ways Americans are responding. The library is co-sponsoring this showing with the local branch of Citizens Climate Lobby, a group that empowers everyday people to work together on climate change solutions. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Friday, November 1st at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film: "The White Crow.". This film traces Rudolf Nureyev's poverty-stricken childhood in the Soviet city of Ufa, to his blossoming as a student dancer in Leningrad, to his arrival at the epicenter of western culture in Paris in the early 1960s and a nail-biting defection to the West. It's the true story of an incredible journey by a unique artist who transformed the world of ballet forever. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Judy" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
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!
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