Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued our month of reflection on Compassion. Compassion can sound simple --- who doesn't want to be compassionate? --- but there is danger of letting what we think we should do eclipse what we really want and feel. All of us hold resentment, and all of us can let comfort or fear hold us back from the deep giving commitment of true compassion. True compassion, Rev. Nancy said, is grounded in the ability to lovingly accept yourself, with an inner self-knowledge that includes your not-so-compassionate side. Who do we resent? What do we fear? What do we dislike about ourselves? When we realize our flaws and see them as part of a shared human condition, we can move beyond mere concern and confession onto the long and challenging path of forgiveness and opening up. We must compassionately own how frightened we are to break ourselves open, but still we must break open --- or else we will break down.
Next Sunday, July 22nd:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the August newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Missouri Department of Conservation," Tim Frevert
Tim was an Urban and Community Forestry Specialist at MDC before retiring. He will discuss the Conservation Department, the history of the agency and his work in the Forestry Division.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Ecumenism," Father George Kramer
Description:The Catholic Church, in recent years, has reached out out to members and leaders of many religious denominations. Father George will share ideas about these interactions.
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 --- "People of Courage - How Can We Practice Courage?"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
This Friday, July 20th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, July 22nd at 6 pm. For more information or to get involved in creating our Sunday Services, see our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, July 17th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "They Came From Outer Space? Exploring Aliens, Archaeology, and Our Ancient Past." Ancient civilizations and cultures produced some seemingly impossible creations, such as the Egyptian pyramids and Nasca lines, but there is a fringe group of individuals who believe that extraterrestrials must have been involved in some way. They also believe they have evidence to support these notions. Archaeologist Dr. Christine Boston will explore alien hypotheses from ancient mummies and head-binding practices, bringing together the human elements of the ancient Egyptian pyramids, NASCA lines, cranial modification, and Ata, the “alien” mummy. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, July 19th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents "Lifting Missouri Out of the Mud." Dr. Thomas J. Gubbels, an expert on Missouri’s highway history, will trace the evolution of the state’s highways in the 20th century. He will discuss the creation of the Missouri State Highway Department and political resistance to road construction, Missouri’s Centennial Road Law, and the state’s role in the creation of Route 66 and the interstate highway system. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (Tuesday only), "The Rider" (Thursday through Sunday), and "Grease" (Saturday only, at Ellis-Porter Park). 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
Next Sunday, July 22nd:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the August newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Missouri Department of Conservation," Tim Frevert
Tim was an Urban and Community Forestry Specialist at MDC before retiring. He will discuss the Conservation Department, the history of the agency and his work in the Forestry Division.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Ecumenism," Father George Kramer
Description:The Catholic Church, in recent years, has reached out out to members and leaders of many religious denominations. Father George will share ideas about these interactions.
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 --- "People of Courage - How Can We Practice Courage?"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
This Friday, July 20th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, July 22nd at 6 pm. For more information or to get involved in creating our Sunday Services, see our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, July 17th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "They Came From Outer Space? Exploring Aliens, Archaeology, and Our Ancient Past." Ancient civilizations and cultures produced some seemingly impossible creations, such as the Egyptian pyramids and Nasca lines, but there is a fringe group of individuals who believe that extraterrestrials must have been involved in some way. They also believe they have evidence to support these notions. Archaeologist Dr. Christine Boston will explore alien hypotheses from ancient mummies and head-binding practices, bringing together the human elements of the ancient Egyptian pyramids, NASCA lines, cranial modification, and Ata, the “alien” mummy. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, July 19th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents "Lifting Missouri Out of the Mud." Dr. Thomas J. Gubbels, an expert on Missouri’s highway history, will trace the evolution of the state’s highways in the 20th century. He will discuss the creation of the Missouri State Highway Department and political resistance to road construction, Missouri’s Centennial Road Law, and the state’s role in the creation of Route 66 and the interstate highway system. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (Tuesday only), "The Rider" (Thursday through Sunday), and "Grease" (Saturday only, at Ellis-Porter Park). 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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