Sunday morning, Rev. Mike Adamek continued exploring our monthly theme of "Welcome" and asked, "what do we mean by Welcome?" He described an experience where he had felt welcome as the feeling that others were interested in him and reaching out to him. Citing the philosophers Martin Buber and Immanuel Kant, he challenged us to move beyond sorting the people we meet into mental categories for our own ease and safety, to extend genuine interest and actively bring people into the circles of connection in our lives.
Next Sunday, September 17th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the October newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Impolite Language in British Pubs," Frank Rycyk
A "zero-tolerance" policy has made swearing unwelcome in a chain of British pubs. Regular patrons object: "Swearing is the language that accentuates stories. It gets across your emotional response in a visceral way." This is put into a context of British history.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Welcome! Come On In," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
What do Jethro and the witch in Hansel and Gretel have in common?
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 --- "Welcoming the Hard Times"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The art committee will be holding pour painting classes this month with the aim of creating enough pieces to decorate the Fellowship. The first class is coming next Sunday, September 17th from 1-3 pm (this is different than the time listed in the newsletter and print calendar; 1-3 pm is correct). There is a small materials fee. Please sign up on the sheet by the entrance or contact Joanna Babb. The classes will be held in Judi Jecmen’s garage. For directions and more information contact Judi or Joanna.
Monday, September 11th, Betty Cooper will host a peace gathering at noon by our Fellowship's Peace Pole at the corner of our parking lot. Contact Betty for more information.
Later Monday evening at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, James Klahr of the Missouri Ethics Commission speaks about campaign finance and lobbying. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, September 14th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at our Fellowship. Contact [email protected].
This Saturday, September 16th from 2-4 pm, members of the Fellowship are hosting a birthday party for Patt Behler, who is turning 90 this week. For more information or to help, contact Roberta Dunkel.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, September 14th, the American Association of University Women has its first meeting of the new academic year. This month's meeting will be at Meadowbrook Acres Country Club before the Association begins meeting at our Fellowship again next month. Contact Charlotte Parsons..
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "May It Last - A Portrait of the Avett Brothers" (Tuesday only), "I Called Him Morgan" (Wednesday only), and "The Trip to Spain" (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!
Next Sunday, September 17th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the October newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Impolite Language in British Pubs," Frank Rycyk
A "zero-tolerance" policy has made swearing unwelcome in a chain of British pubs. Regular patrons object: "Swearing is the language that accentuates stories. It gets across your emotional response in a visceral way." This is put into a context of British history.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Welcome! Come On In," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
What do Jethro and the witch in Hansel and Gretel have in common?
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 --- "Welcoming the Hard Times"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The art committee will be holding pour painting classes this month with the aim of creating enough pieces to decorate the Fellowship. The first class is coming next Sunday, September 17th from 1-3 pm (this is different than the time listed in the newsletter and print calendar; 1-3 pm is correct). There is a small materials fee. Please sign up on the sheet by the entrance or contact Joanna Babb. The classes will be held in Judi Jecmen’s garage. For directions and more information contact Judi or Joanna.
Monday, September 11th, Betty Cooper will host a peace gathering at noon by our Fellowship's Peace Pole at the corner of our parking lot. Contact Betty for more information.
Later Monday evening at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, James Klahr of the Missouri Ethics Commission speaks about campaign finance and lobbying. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, September 14th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at our Fellowship. Contact [email protected].
This Saturday, September 16th from 2-4 pm, members of the Fellowship are hosting a birthday party for Patt Behler, who is turning 90 this week. For more information or to help, contact Roberta Dunkel.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, September 14th, the American Association of University Women has its first meeting of the new academic year. This month's meeting will be at Meadowbrook Acres Country Club before the Association begins meeting at our Fellowship again next month. Contact Charlotte Parsons..
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "May It Last - A Portrait of the Avett Brothers" (Tuesday only), "I Called Him Morgan" (Wednesday only), and "The Trip to Spain" (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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