“But you promised," may be the words that ring in our ears when we struggle with an old covenant. Rev. Nancy explored what it means to make and break covenants. She played an old Kris Kristofferson song, “To Beat the Devil” and explored how we sometimes try to get something for nothing when we negotiate covenants. She also noted that “A covenant is an agreement made out of our deepest needs and our greatest self-awareness; it is relational and binding and it has implications that reach into the very foundations of the universe.” None the less sometimes we must break covenant when we are getting nothing for something.
Next Sunday, September 25th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Who is Caring for the Baby Boom Generation?," Mary Schantz
Guest Mary Schantz will give a presentation. Who is caring for the baby-boom generation? What are the workforce issues impacting care? How can the workers be paid a fair wage and you, as a consumer, pay a fair price?
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Living Our Covenant."
In a sermon titled "The Grammar of Ritual and Life," Alexis will play with the different registers of language and how they can help us evaluate our practices/rituals and actions within our Fellowship and as individuals.
Members and Friends will also be invited to reflect upon and briefly share what they will bring to our community this church year in a special Congregational Share.
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!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Coming Saturday, October 1st, UUFJC will be at the Jefferson City Multicultural Festival. We need volunteers for setup, takedown, and staffing our booth. Donations of baked goods and other items to sell at the booth are also appreciated. Contact Bob Antweiler or look for a sign-up sheet at the Fellowship.
This Thursday, September 22nd, is the meeting of the Transgender Support Group. They are moving to new leadership, so for time, location, and other information contact The Center Project: [email protected]
This Friday, September 23rd is our monthly Salvation Army work day. Please contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm, please arrive by 4:30 to help prepare.
Saturday, September 24th at 1:30, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group will meet at the Fellowship. Contact Patt Behler.
Then later Saturday afternoon at 2:30, Alexis will be facilitating a writing workshop for anyone interested in preparing a reflection or message to share with the Fellowship this year. Contact her for more information.
Next Sunday, September 24th is the next meeting of the Fluent in Faith Book Group, contact Alexis for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, September 20th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts Empower Missouri. Founded in 1901, Empower Missouri advocates for the well-being of all Missourians through civic leadership, education and research. Executive director Jeanette Mott Oxford will highlight the successes of the organization through the years, the issues it has tackled, its public policy work and current programs. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, September 22nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL also presents a program on "Nursing: A Higher Calling." This panel of nurses includes April Leverett from the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia; Mike Johnson, director of nursing at a local nursing home who has years of experience working in intensive care units; and Gennifer Monteer, a former hospice nurse who currently works in home health care. They will discuss the challenges and satisfactions of nursing in their varying environments. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Saturday, September 24th is the annual CROP Walk, beginning at 9 am at Lincoln University Soldiers Memorial. Proceeds go to fight hunger, with 25% going to The Pantry at Table of Grace. See Katherine Connor for more information.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (Thursday only) and "My Blind Brother" (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 25th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Who is Caring for the Baby Boom Generation?," Mary Schantz
Guest Mary Schantz will give a presentation. Who is caring for the baby-boom generation? What are the workforce issues impacting care? How can the workers be paid a fair wage and you, as a consumer, pay a fair price?
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Living Our Covenant."
In a sermon titled "The Grammar of Ritual and Life," Alexis will play with the different registers of language and how they can help us evaluate our practices/rituals and actions within our Fellowship and as individuals.
Members and Friends will also be invited to reflect upon and briefly share what they will bring to our community this church year in a special Congregational Share.
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!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Coming Saturday, October 1st, UUFJC will be at the Jefferson City Multicultural Festival. We need volunteers for setup, takedown, and staffing our booth. Donations of baked goods and other items to sell at the booth are also appreciated. Contact Bob Antweiler or look for a sign-up sheet at the Fellowship.
This Thursday, September 22nd, is the meeting of the Transgender Support Group. They are moving to new leadership, so for time, location, and other information contact The Center Project: [email protected]
This Friday, September 23rd is our monthly Salvation Army work day. Please contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm, please arrive by 4:30 to help prepare.
Saturday, September 24th at 1:30, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group will meet at the Fellowship. Contact Patt Behler.
Then later Saturday afternoon at 2:30, Alexis will be facilitating a writing workshop for anyone interested in preparing a reflection or message to share with the Fellowship this year. Contact her for more information.
Next Sunday, September 24th is the next meeting of the Fluent in Faith Book Group, contact Alexis for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, September 20th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts Empower Missouri. Founded in 1901, Empower Missouri advocates for the well-being of all Missourians through civic leadership, education and research. Executive director Jeanette Mott Oxford will highlight the successes of the organization through the years, the issues it has tackled, its public policy work and current programs. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, September 22nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL also presents a program on "Nursing: A Higher Calling." This panel of nurses includes April Leverett from the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia; Mike Johnson, director of nursing at a local nursing home who has years of experience working in intensive care units; and Gennifer Monteer, a former hospice nurse who currently works in home health care. They will discuss the challenges and satisfactions of nursing in their varying environments. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Saturday, September 24th is the annual CROP Walk, beginning at 9 am at Lincoln University Soldiers Memorial. Proceeds go to fight hunger, with 25% going to The Pantry at Table of Grace. See Katherine Connor for more information.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Beasts of the Southern Wild" (Thursday only) and "My Blind Brother" (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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