Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy continued exploring our monthly theme of Transformation. She shared various "myths" about the nature of transformation, from the visions in the Gnostic Gospel of Mary Magdalen to a less-than-factual internet story of an eagle that had to break its beak and grow a new one to keep hunting. As Rev. Nancy reminded us, myths are stories that may or may not be true but that contain truths that help our living. In this case, these myths show us processes of transformation. Mary Magdalen was transformed by a sudden inspiration. The eagle's story shows that transformation sometimes requires intentional, painful, slow and arduous work. Are we prepared to honor those visions and do that work, personally and collectively? How can we become a community that listens, respects, and supports people in these transformations?
In important Fellowship news, a workgroup has been drafting a Behavioral Covenant for our Fellowship, to represent our expectations and promises for how we will treat each other and come together. They now have a draft and are requesting everyone’s feedback. Paper copies are available on the bulletin board and on the table in the back of the Sanctuary, and electronic copies are available to view or download here: UUFJC Behavioral Covenant Draft (PDF). Please submit your feedback by next Sunday, April 23rd. The workgroup members are: Bob Boldt, Kim Connor, Nancy Ellis-Ordway, Jan Harcourt, and Dwight Politte.
Next Sunday, April 23rd:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Submissions for the May Newsletter and Print Calendar are due one week from today, next Sunday, April 23rd. Please submit your items to Laura Gilkey by e-mail or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Understanding behavioral science: implications for achieving transformation," Terri Rodgers and Mike Stoutimore
Can this science help us save the world? We will explore the role of the "environment" (our physiology, learning, experiences and interactions) in the actions we take and the repertoires we develop. We Will hopefully come to the conclusion that it is unhelpful to blame individuals for their behavior and have some ideas about how to influence change.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Flower Communion" - Please Bring a Flower
Elizabeth Prenger and Jim Davis are planning our annual Flower Communion. According to the UUA website: The Flower Ceremony, sometimes referred to as Flower Communion or Flower Festival, is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Ceremony was introduced to the United States by Rev. Maya Capek, Norbert's widow. In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings a flower. Each person places a flower on the altar or in a shared vase. The congregation and minister bless the flowers, and they're redistributed. Each person brings home a different flower than the one they brought.
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!
Potluck Lunch - Please Bring a Favorite Dish
Joys and Concerns - after the Potluck
An informal opportunity to share our Joys and Concerns with each other at greater length and depth. Your presence is important. Everyone --- including visitors --- is cordially invited to participate.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are now in our Annual Pledge Drive. See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back of the sanctuary.
This Thursday, April 20th at 7 pm, the American Association of University Women meets at our building. The speaker is Dr. Diana Richardson, MD, Naturapath and owner of the "Health, Wellness and Nutrition Center." Contact Charlotte Parsons.
The UUFJC Board meets next Sunday, April 23rd at 1:30 pm. All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Contact our president, Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
Monday, April 17th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Music at the Library: Curtis & Loretta." This award-winning folk duo combines original songs and traditional pieces from America and the British Isles on a variety of stringed instruments. Their CDs have appeared on “Top Albums of the Year” at Folkradio.org, and they’ve shared billings with such luminaries as Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Holly Near, and many more. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Personal Shopper" (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!
In important Fellowship news, a workgroup has been drafting a Behavioral Covenant for our Fellowship, to represent our expectations and promises for how we will treat each other and come together. They now have a draft and are requesting everyone’s feedback. Paper copies are available on the bulletin board and on the table in the back of the Sanctuary, and electronic copies are available to view or download here: UUFJC Behavioral Covenant Draft (PDF). Please submit your feedback by next Sunday, April 23rd. The workgroup members are: Bob Boldt, Kim Connor, Nancy Ellis-Ordway, Jan Harcourt, and Dwight Politte.
Next Sunday, April 23rd:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Submissions for the May Newsletter and Print Calendar are due one week from today, next Sunday, April 23rd. Please submit your items to Laura Gilkey by e-mail or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Understanding behavioral science: implications for achieving transformation," Terri Rodgers and Mike Stoutimore
Can this science help us save the world? We will explore the role of the "environment" (our physiology, learning, experiences and interactions) in the actions we take and the repertoires we develop. We Will hopefully come to the conclusion that it is unhelpful to blame individuals for their behavior and have some ideas about how to influence change.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Flower Communion" - Please Bring a Flower
Elizabeth Prenger and Jim Davis are planning our annual Flower Communion. According to the UUA website: The Flower Ceremony, sometimes referred to as Flower Communion or Flower Festival, is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Ceremony was introduced to the United States by Rev. Maya Capek, Norbert's widow. In this ceremony, everyone in the congregation brings a flower. Each person places a flower on the altar or in a shared vase. The congregation and minister bless the flowers, and they're redistributed. Each person brings home a different flower than the one they brought.
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!
Potluck Lunch - Please Bring a Favorite Dish
Joys and Concerns - after the Potluck
An informal opportunity to share our Joys and Concerns with each other at greater length and depth. Your presence is important. Everyone --- including visitors --- is cordially invited to participate.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are now in our Annual Pledge Drive. See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back of the sanctuary.
This Thursday, April 20th at 7 pm, the American Association of University Women meets at our building. The speaker is Dr. Diana Richardson, MD, Naturapath and owner of the "Health, Wellness and Nutrition Center." Contact Charlotte Parsons.
The UUFJC Board meets next Sunday, April 23rd at 1:30 pm. All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Contact our president, Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
Monday, April 17th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Music at the Library: Curtis & Loretta." This award-winning folk duo combines original songs and traditional pieces from America and the British Isles on a variety of stringed instruments. Their CDs have appeared on “Top Albums of the Year” at Folkradio.org, and they’ve shared billings with such luminaries as Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Holly Near, and many more. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Personal Shopper" (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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