This Sunday, our own Alexis Engelbrecht wrapped up our month of reflections on "Perseverance" with a message about the balance of perseverance and discernment. Some of the paths we need to follow are indeed hard and uncomfortable and call for us to carry on in the face of adversity. However, our desire for mission and meaning and our fear or guilt about quitting can tempt us to become stubborn and inflexible and limit ourselves. Alexis suggested that, rather than committing inflexibly to a single course of action, we focus on the values toward which we can persist while being flexible. We can honor the warning signs that come to protect us and others, and we can remember the UU insight that revelation is continuous. Sometimes we may choose a wrong path, but if we learn from the mistakes and evolve, even the paths we abandon can become part of our continuing road toward our highest values.
Our March Newsletter and Calendar are now ready to view or download:
Newsletter
Calendar
Next Sunday, March 4th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Secret to Midcareer Success," Frank Rycyk
Professor Michael S. Malone observes that "star employees can rise only so far unless they develop social or 'secondary' skills."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "He Answers the Moon Because He Can See It," Rev. Mike Adamek
A man in a Hawaiian shirt is sitting on the California beach at night. A companion questions him as they gaze at the moon, “Which is closer, the moon or New York city?” He answers the moon because he can see it. What we see is not always more real than abstract ideas. We need to balance what our senses tell us about the world and the abstract ideas we need to understand the world. We will touch on Dark Matter and the loss of privacy in our exploration.
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 --- Balance and Justice (Holi, Hindu Festival of Colors, March 5th)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The March newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the box on the wall near the entrance. Electronic copies are available at the links above and will be available through our website tomorrow.
We are working on raising the money we need to replace the carpet in our Sanctuary. If you would like to contribute, there is a gold box for donations on the table by the window where the entry hall leads into the sanctuary, or you can contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
Monday, February 26th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. See Katherine Connor for more information.
The FBI in association with local law enforcement agencies is hosting a Community Forum on Protecting Houses of Worship. RSVPs are due this Thursday, March 1st, and the forum itself will take place Thursday, March 8th from 6-8 pm. See the flier on the bulletin board for more information.
Beginning this Thursday, March 1st and continuing Tuesdays and Thursdays in March, Jan Harcourt will be holding a "Move for Fun and Health" class in our building from 11:45 am to 1 pm. Contact Jan for details.
Community Events this week:
Monday, February 26th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Propagation & Care of Succulents, Including Cacti." Master Gardener Ray Evans has years of experience growing and caring for all kinds of plants, but he has a special fondness for succulents. He will explain where to grow succulents and how to cultivate, propagate and maintain these fascinating plants. This is the program to attend if you’ve ever wondered why your Christmas cactus died or why the jade plant you’ve tended for years isn’t thriving. Learn from the expert. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, March 1st, a new class with Rev. Nancy TannerThies begins at Sapattu: "Possibility and Power: Admitting Who We Are - Claiming our Responsibilities." This 8 month online class begins March 1st and runts through the end of October. Cost: $145 ($25 non-refundable registration fee due at signup, remainder of fee due before April 1st.) If you have any questions or would like a registration form, contact Rev. Nancy.
This Friday, March 2nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film. This month's selection: "Darkest Hour." Within days of becoming Great Britain's Prime Minister, Winston Churchill faces a defining trial with the looming threat of Nazi invasion. He stand firm and rallies his nation for the fight ahead. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Call Me By Your Name" (Thursday through Sunday). 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!
Our March Newsletter and Calendar are now ready to view or download:
Newsletter
Calendar
Next Sunday, March 4th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Secret to Midcareer Success," Frank Rycyk
Professor Michael S. Malone observes that "star employees can rise only so far unless they develop social or 'secondary' skills."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "He Answers the Moon Because He Can See It," Rev. Mike Adamek
A man in a Hawaiian shirt is sitting on the California beach at night. A companion questions him as they gaze at the moon, “Which is closer, the moon or New York city?” He answers the moon because he can see it. What we see is not always more real than abstract ideas. We need to balance what our senses tell us about the world and the abstract ideas we need to understand the world. We will touch on Dark Matter and the loss of privacy in our exploration.
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 --- Balance and Justice (Holi, Hindu Festival of Colors, March 5th)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The March newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the box on the wall near the entrance. Electronic copies are available at the links above and will be available through our website tomorrow.
We are working on raising the money we need to replace the carpet in our Sanctuary. If you would like to contribute, there is a gold box for donations on the table by the window where the entry hall leads into the sanctuary, or you can contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
Monday, February 26th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. See Katherine Connor for more information.
The FBI in association with local law enforcement agencies is hosting a Community Forum on Protecting Houses of Worship. RSVPs are due this Thursday, March 1st, and the forum itself will take place Thursday, March 8th from 6-8 pm. See the flier on the bulletin board for more information.
Beginning this Thursday, March 1st and continuing Tuesdays and Thursdays in March, Jan Harcourt will be holding a "Move for Fun and Health" class in our building from 11:45 am to 1 pm. Contact Jan for details.
Community Events this week:
Monday, February 26th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Propagation & Care of Succulents, Including Cacti." Master Gardener Ray Evans has years of experience growing and caring for all kinds of plants, but he has a special fondness for succulents. He will explain where to grow succulents and how to cultivate, propagate and maintain these fascinating plants. This is the program to attend if you’ve ever wondered why your Christmas cactus died or why the jade plant you’ve tended for years isn’t thriving. Learn from the expert. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, March 1st, a new class with Rev. Nancy TannerThies begins at Sapattu: "Possibility and Power: Admitting Who We Are - Claiming our Responsibilities." This 8 month online class begins March 1st and runts through the end of October. Cost: $145 ($25 non-refundable registration fee due at signup, remainder of fee due before April 1st.) If you have any questions or would like a registration form, contact Rev. Nancy.
This Friday, March 2nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film. This month's selection: "Darkest Hour." Within days of becoming Great Britain's Prime Minister, Winston Churchill faces a defining trial with the looming threat of Nazi invasion. He stand firm and rallies his nation for the fight ahead. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Call Me By Your Name" (Thursday through Sunday). 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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