Sunday morning, as we entered this Thanksgiving week, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued our monthly theme of Abundance with reflections on the harvest --- but, she reflected, the harvest is not a single event; its different phases bring us different lessons about abundance.

The work of tending and weeding burgeoning plants reminds us of the work to be done if we are to have abundance --- or the just world we hope for.

The plenty that comes in when the fruit is ripe reminds us of the sacredness of giving and sharing, and the challenges of letting go and of distributing the bounty equitably.

​Finally, as harvest gives way to winter, comes the seed-saving time, when we decide what to care for and spend our energy and resources carrying into the future, and what to (perhaps painfully) let go of.  We can't know whether our choices will turn out the way we hope, Rev. Nancy reminded us, so this process calls for deep faith, but through it we can participate in the abundance of the world.

Next Sunday, November 26th:

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Kurt Groner

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Bread Communion
Message: "Listening to the Abundance Within", Alexis Engelbrecht.
November and December can be incredibly busy months with an abundance of expectations and tasks. This service is designed to provide opportunities for quiet reflection and an invitation to, in the words of a Quaker saying, "let your life speak". All are invited to break bread together after the postlude.

If you would like to bring a loaf of bread to be part of the bread communion table, you are welcome to do so. In an effort to help things run smoothly, please observe the following:

- Cut your bread in advance in slices or serving size squares.
- Clearly write the type of bread you have with its ingredients (this will help people with allergies and food sensitivities).
- Take your bread and plate home with you when you leave - please do not leave anything behind.
Questions may be directed toward Alexis ([email protected])

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 --- "Abundance and Maker's Space"

UUFJC News and Events this week:

We have now begun the annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee.  Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for ways to donate.

Our Members and Friends Directory has been updated.  Paper and electronic copies are available on request.  Please remember, updates can be submitted to the administrator, Laura Gilkey, at any time.

This Thursday, November 23rd at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building.  Contact [email protected].

This Friday, November 24th is our monthly Salvation Army meal.  Contact Jim and Joanna Babb if you would like to help prepare or serve food for those in need.  Serving starts at 5 pm, please arrive early to help prepare.

Later this Friday evening at 6 pm, Citizens for Peace present their monthly documentary film.  This month's selection: "Body of War."  Contact Betty Cooper.

Coming Monday, November 28th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church.  Contact Katherine Connor for more information.

And, coming Saturday December 2nd is our annual Chili Cook-off --- less than two weeks away!  We now have fliers to help spread the word and tickets to sell, and we need volunteers, cooks to provide chilis and soups, desserts, silent auction and raffle items, and more fun ideas!  Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help.

Community Events this week:

Monday, November 20th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Missouri Rural Memories."  Carolyn Paul Branch and Alan Easley, both expert storytellers, have written memoirs about their lives in rural Callaway and Boone counties. Branch’s new book, Snakes in the Kitchen, describes her 1950s childhood growing up poor, living close to the railroad tracks and the Missouri River. Easley’s new book, It Sure ‘Nuff Happened:  I Was There includes stories of family, neighbors and farm life in the country. Their books will be available for purchase and signing.  Contact Madeline Matson.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Jane" (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!

Sunday morning, we continued exploring our monthly theme of Abundance with one way Unitarian Universalists work to spread abundance in the world.  The UU Service Committee is an independent nonprofit organization that works with the UU Association to promote human rights and equity throughout the world.  Supporting refugees, deportees, and communities affected by climate change, among many others, the UUSC partners with local self-advocacy organizations.  This helps to respect the dignity and brilliance of affected people while also making the most of funding --- even small gifts can make a big difference!  For much more information and stories of hope, visit uusc.org.

Today begins the annual "Guest At Your Table" donation drive to support UUSC.  Contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for collection boxes, donation envelopes, and more ways to contribute.

Next Sunday, November 19th:

December Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit items for the December newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Abundant Trash," Frank Rycyk
Some US manufacturers are turning trash into treasure after an impending Chinese ban on imported waste flooded American scrapyards with paper and plastic.

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Gather the Harvests," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
Rev. Nancy will explore what the three harvests each year can tell us about abundance and how we can use it.
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 --- "Abundance and Thanksgiving"

UUFJC News and Events this week:

Our Members and Friends Directory has been updated again (I missed some of the updates people had sent; sorry!).  A new version has been shared with our Google Group, and paper or electronic copies are available on request from our administrator (Laura Gilkey, [email protected]).  Please remember, updates can be submitted to the administrator at any time.

Tomorrow, Monday, November 13th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series.  This month’s topic: "Outsider Christmas," a Jewish Perspective by Warren Solomon of Temple Beth-El.  He will share stories of growing up in a Jewish family with Christianity all around him.  Warren is very respectful of non-Jewish religious traditions.  He will provide a well-educated and inspiring approach.  Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.

Next Sunday, November 19th at 2 pm, a Soul Matters Small Group meets at the Fellowship.  This gathering is now full, but contact Alexis if you would like to participate in future meetings in person or online.

Later next Sunday evening at 6:30 pm, the UUFJC Board meets at the Fellowship.  All are welcome to attend our board meetings.  Contact our President, Katherine Connor, for more information.

And, coming Saturday December 2nd is our annual Chili Cook-off!  Fliers and tickets are now available for those who would like to sell tickets or help publicize.  We also need cooks to provide chilis and soups, desserts, silent auction and raffle items, and more fun ideas!  Contact Bob Antweiler for fliers, tickets, volunteering and more information.

Community Events this week:

This Tuesday, November 14th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library, upstairs in the Story Hour Room.  Contact Betty Cooper.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Jane" (Friday, Saturday, and 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!

Sunday morning, Rev. Mike Adamek began exploring our Soul Matters theme for November: Abundance.  Abundance means something more and better than just having lots of stuff --- as many of us know, having too much can be more curse than blessing.  So where is the "sweet spot" of Abundance as a virtue?  Rev. Mike's answer was: "Always Just Enough, Always Room For More."  For me those words suggest the point where we have enough, but we don't have so much that it clogs up our lives and prevents us from accepting new things.  Rev. Mike's reflection however, revealed another understanding of "Always Room for More," in which there's always room for more guests to share in our blessings.  For him, he said, Abundance is the point at which our gifts overflow and we feel called to share them with others.

Next Sunday, November 12th, 2017:

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Patt Behler

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The UU Service Committee and Guest At Your Table"
We will launch our annual "Guest At Your Table" donation drive, and provide updates and information on where the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is currently engaged in disaster relief, poverty programs and human rights advocacy around the world.

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 --- "Abundance and Money"

UUFJC News and Events this week:

Our Members and Friends Directory has been updated.  A new version has been shared with our Google Group, and paper or electronic copies are available on request from our administrator (Laura Gilkey, [email protected]).  Please remember, updates can be submitted to the administrator at any time.

This Thursday, November 9th at 7 pm, the American Association of University Women meets in our building in the Forum Room.  Contact Charlotte Parsons.

At the same time, this Thursday at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building in the Sanctuary.  Contact [email protected].

This Friday, November 10th at 7 pm, Capital Area Missouri NOW presents their monthly film at our building.  For film selection and more information, contact Sue Gibson.

This Saturday, November 11th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets in our building from 1-4 pm.  Contact Patt Behler.

Coming Monday, November 13th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series.  This month’s topic: "Outsider Christmas," a Jewish Perspective by Warren Solomon of Temple Beth-El.  He will share stories of growing up in a Jewish family with Christianity all around him.  Warren is very respectful of non-Jewish religious traditions.  He will provide a well-educated and inspiring approach.  See Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.

And, coming Saturday December 2nd is our annual Chili Cook-off!  Fliers and tickets are now available for those who would like to sell tickets or help publicize.  The date will be here before you know it, and we need cooks to provide chilis and soups, desserts, silent auction and raffle items, and more fun ideas!  Contact Bob Antweiler for fliers, tickets, volunteering and more information.

Community Events this week:

Jefferson City Public Schools are holding more Community Diversity Discussions this week: Tuesday, December 7th from 6-8 pm at the Hawthorn Bank Community Room (3600 Amazonas Drive); and Wednesday, December 8th from 6-8 pm at Mid America Bank (580 Karen Drive in Holts Summit).

This Thursday, November 9th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Rediscover America Road Trip with Bill Clevlen."  National travel journalist Bill Clevlen has been on a mission since 2013 to find positive stories about people and places across America. He’ll share stories from his travels and talk about his new book, 100 Things To Do in America Before You Die. Clevlen produces the podcast Rediscover America  and is a frequent guest on radio and television shows. His book will be available for purchase and signing.  Contact Madeline Matson.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Lucky" (Friday, Saturday, and 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!

Sunday morning, seminarian Andy Grizzle joined us once again to wrap up our monthly theme of Courage.  The feats of courage we admire in others, Andy argued, are often the fruits of training, learning, and risk management --- not as daring for the expert as they seem to the lay person.  To find deeper courage, Andy encouraged us to look again for the root of the word --- courage shows your heart.  And some of the most daunting situations are the ones where we risk learning what's in our heart.  We need the courage to show our hearts and to engage with others (especially those we've been taught are frightening and different from us) in the complex and vulnerable work of life and justice.

Next Sunday, November 5th:

Daylight Saving Time Ends --- remember to set your clocks back!

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Abundance," Betty Cooper
Maybe we have obtained a degree of wealth and power, but have we attained the wisdom to use our prosperity without self-destruction?  We will examine the ancient wisdom from "The Tao of Prosperity" and the eleven practical steps from "The Paradox of Choice" so we can gain greater satisfaction from the choices we make each day.

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Always Just Enough, Always Room for More," Rev. Mike Adamek
Abundance like happiness is hard to quantify. It's attitudinal and situational.  It is a term that is intimately personal yet always includes the larger circles of families, communities, states, nations, and the entire earth by which our individual lives are sustained. To embrace abundance in our lives we must be willing to see A-bun-dance on the table.

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 --- "The Meaning of Abundance"

UUFJC News and Events this week:

The November newsletter and print calendar are ready.  Paper copies are available on the table by the entrance.  Electronic copies are available to view or download.

Our annual Day of the Dead altar is now on display and will remain up until next Sunday, at which time mementos will be returned.  If you have any questions, see Bob Boldt.

Also on display is our new exhibit of pour paintings!  Thank you to Joanna Babb, Judi Jecmen and all of our painters.  Please be sure to take a look!

Please help us update our Members and Friends Directory.  A paper copy is available on the table in the back of the Sanctuary, or you can contact Laura Gilkey ([email protected]).  Please check that your information is current and let us know if you would like your information updated, added, or removed.

And, coming Saturday December 2nd is our annual Chili Cook-off!  It’s a month away, but it’ll be here before you know it, and we need cooks to provide chilis and soups, desserts, silent auction and raffle items, and more fun ideas!  Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help.

Community Events this week:

This Tuesday, October 31st, Missouri River Regional Library hosts Nonfiction at Noon in the Library Annex.  Discussion title: "The Great Questions of Tomorrow" by David Rothkopf.  According to Rothkopf, many of those in positions of power are actively trying to cling to the past, avoiding the inevitable and momentous changes to come. In little more than 100 pages, he confronts our approach to the future and forces us to reimagine fundamental aspects of our lives.  Contact Madeline Matson.

This Friday, November 3rd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film.  This month's selection: "Wonder Woman."  This blockbuster film offers the background story and and the modern mission of Diana, princess of the Amazons and super warrior. Gal Gadot stars in an action-packed film that follows the peace and justice crusade she undertakes during  a “war to end all wars.”  Contact Madeline Matson.

This Saturday, November 4th at 7 pm is Sweet Nirvana at McClung Park.  This is an annual fundraiser by our friends at Vipassana Buddhist Church / Center for Buddhist Development.  Fun for all and delicious food.  Contact www.vipassanabuddhistchurch.org or 573-691-0072.

Also on Saturday at 7 pm, Capital Area Missouri NOW hosts their first annual Wonder Women Trivia Night.  This event will benefit Jefferson City RACS and Dreams to Reality.  In addition to trivia, we will also feature a 50/50 raffle, mini games, and a silent auction! Food will be provided by CAM NOW and a cash bar is available for drinks.  Tickets are $25/each or $200/table of 8.  Please email CAM NOW at [email protected] with any questions.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Square" (Friday, Saturday, and 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!

Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued exploring our monthly theme of courage.  The challenging times we live in call for courage, and we may be tempted to hear that call as a demand for public daring, but Rev. Nancy suggested going back to the heart of what courage is --- the word literally comes from a root meaning "heart."  The courage we need most is a heartfelt engagement with a deeply-felt life, continuing day to day even though the path leads through vulnerability and confusion.  She invited us to consider our ideals and values side-by-side with what we do each day, not only as corrective self-guidance but to give ourselves credit for the small but vital acts of courage we live out day by day.

Next Sunday, October 29th:

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Courage in the Face of Death," Bob Boldt

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Andy Grizzle
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 --- "Courage and keepin’ on" (Halloween)

Potluck Lunch after Services --- Please Bring a Favorite Dish!

UUFJC News and Events this week:

Submissions for the November newsletter and print calendar are due TODAY.  Please e-mail any last-minute items to Laura Gilkey ASAP ([email protected]).

It's not too late to bring your pictures and mementos of loved ones for our annual Day of the Dead Altar.  The Altar will be up from next Sunday, October 29th until November 5th when all items will be returned.  There is a marked box at the back of the Sanctuary below the cafe bar where you may place pictures and mementos.  Contact Bob Boldt with any questions.

Please help us update our Members and Friends Directory.  A paper copy is available on the table in the back of the Sanctuary, or you can contact Laura Gilkey ([email protected]).  Please check that your information is current and let us know if you would like your information updated, added, or removed.

Monday, October 23rd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church.  See Katherine Connor.

This Thursday, October 26th, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building at 7 pm.  Contact [email protected].

This Friday, October 27th is our monthly Salvation Army meal.  See Jim and Joanna Babb if you can hel prepare or serve food for those in need.  Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.

Later this Friday evening at 6 pm, Citizens for Peace present their monthly peacebuilding documentary film at our building.  For film selection and more information, contact Betty Cooper.

This Saturday, October 28th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets at our building from 1-4 pm.  Contact Patt Behler.

Next Sunday, October 29th, a Soul Matters small group will be meeting here at the Fellowship in the afternoon.  This meeting is currently full, but contact Alexis if you’d like to participate in future meetings in person or online.

Community Events this week:

This Tuesday, October 24th, Jefferson City Public Schools is holding a Community Diversity Discussion from 6 to 8 pm at the Boys & Girls Club (1105 Lafayette St.).  Katherine Connor mentioned these discussions as a way to have an impact locally at our recent Anti White Supremacy Teach-In.

This Wednesday, October 25th, Missouri River Regional Library's Mini Law School for the Public continues at 7 pm in their Art Gallery.  Contact Madeline Matson for registration and more information.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Rebel in the Rye" (Friday, Saturday, and 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!

Sunday morning, Katherine Connor and Sharon Morgan led our second Anti White Supremacy Teach-In.  Often we think of racism as a personal attitude, but racism and its harms are also about systems and policies that perpetuate oppression, not only in attitudes but in law and in fact.  Some of these systems may not even seem to be about race, but they hurt people of color disproportionately --- as well as hurting others who are underprivileged through disability, economic class, etc.

It takes courage to stand up against these systems, but Katherine pointed to many local issues where our voices can make a big difference: school issues like unequal discipline for students and unequal hiring of teachers, limited access to public transit, unequal rates of vehicle stops by police, and more.  Faith Voices for Jefferson City works on these issues and has an issue-finding session coming soon; as a member congregation we hope to send delegates --- please contact Katherine if you'd like to volunteer.  Sharon pointed out that many in our Fellowship have expressed a desire to work on these issues, and she distributed a survey about where we should go from here.  If you didn't receive the survey, please contact Sharon and Katherine.

Next Sunday, October 22nd:

Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the November newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Forensics in the Courtroom," Jenny Smith, Frank Rycyk moderating
Jenny Smith is recently retired from the Missouri Highway Patrol Crime Lab.  She will share stories about rules of evidence, the validity of forensics, and how to testify in court.  Come with plenty of questions.  She has previously presented about "Duct Tape as Evidence."

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "will and Will: The Courage to Be," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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 --- "Courage and taking action"

UUFJC News and Events this week:

Please help us update our Members and Friends Directory.  A paper copy is available on the table in the back of the Sanctuary, or you can contact Laura Gilkey ([email protected]).  Please check that your information is current and let us know if you would like your information updated, added, or removed.

This year we will again be collecting pictures and artifacts of passed love ones for our Day of the Dead altar which will be erected in the corner of the Sanctuary in reverent observance from October 29 to Nov 5. Next Sunday (Oct 15) we will begin collecting your items in remembrance of loved ones. You may also bring items on October 22 and even as late as Oct 29. All loved ones will be accommodated.  Your Items will be returned on Nov. 5. A box will be available at the back of the Sanctuary. Many in our fellowship look forward to this tradition that has gained widespread acceptance among many diverse ethnic and cultural groups. I know our Fellowship appreciates this opportunity to revere and memorialize their dead. It is intended to be both a memorial as well as a positive healing for those of us who have lost loved ones.  Contact Bob Boldt for more information.

This Monday, October 16th at 6:30 pm, a local Girl Scout troop will meet in our building.  Contact Kim Connor.

Next Sunday, October 22nd after services, the Art Committee will be working at the Fellowship to hang our next display: pour paintings.  Contact Roberta Dunkel.

Coming Monday, October 23rd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church.  See Katherine Connor.

Community Events this week:

Monday, October 10th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts a special advance screening of "From the Ashes."  This groundbreaking new National Geographic  documentary goes beyond the rhetoric of the “war on coal” and is a compelling look at what’s at stake for our economy, health and climate. It addresses the complicated issues faced by an industry at a major crossroads. Co-sponsored with the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, the Osage group of the Missouri Sierra Club, and the Jefferson City Audubon Society.  Contact Madeline Matson.

MRRL's Mini Law School for the Public continues this Wednesday, October 18th at 7 pm in their Library.  Contact Madeline Matson for reservations and more information.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Rebel in the Rye" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), and "Hocus Pocus" (Saturday only).  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!

Sunday morning, Alexis continued exploring our monthly theme of Courage.  Stories of courage by superheroes and those touched by magic can inspire and guide us, and indeed we are often tempted to turn our real-life heroes into "superheroes" who stand above the common run of humanity.  But in doing this with heroes fictional or actual, we let ourselves off the hook --- we admire the courage of others, rather than accepting the challenge of courage in our own lives.  Alexis reminded us that true heroes are not fearless; those who achieve something great have always had to achieve something while "doing it scared."  She challenged us to look for the place where we can use our gifts and passions bravely to contribute to the interdependent web of life, and she invited us to use our UU home both as a "harbor" for safety and healing and as a "launching pad" to propel us to new heights of courage.

Next Sunday, October 15th:

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Ferguson Civil Rights Report," Dr. Gary Kowaluk
Dr. Gary Kowaluk, Prof. Criminal Justice, LU, presents: “A Review of Ferguson’s Civil Rights Reports: Using the Criminal Justice system to Demonize Minorities”

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Anti White Supremacy Teach-In," Katherine Connor and Sharon Morgan
Our second Anti White Surpremacy Teach-In will focus on "Courage to Make a Difference."
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 --- "Courage and letting go"

UUFJC News and Events this week:

Our booth at the Jefferson City Multicultural Festival Saturday was canceled due to weather.  Items that had been donated for sale at the festival are still available for purchase.  Contact Bob Antweiler.

Monday, October 9th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture series.  Veteran journalist Bob Watson will speak on the topic "Toward Bias-Free Reporting".  Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.

This Thursday, October 12th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at our building in the Sanctuary.  Contact [email protected].

At the same time, Thursday, October 12th at 7 pm, the American Association of University Women will also meet in our building, in the Forum Room.  Ms. Barbara Ross will speak on "Moral and Ethical Principals of a Holistic Life."  Contact Charlotte Parsons.

This Friday, October 13th at 7 pm, Capital Area NOW (National Organization for Women) presents their monthly film at our building.  All are welcome to attend.  Contact Sue Gibson.

This Saturday, October 14th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets in our building from 1-4 pm.  Contact Patt Behler.

And next Sunday, October 15th, Jefferson City Indivisible meets in our building from 1-3 pm.  Contact Sue Gibson.

Community Events this week:

This Tuesday, October 10th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library, upstairs in the Storyhour room.  Contact Betty Cooper.

This Wednesday, October 11th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL hosts a session of their continuing Mini Law School for the Public.  Learn how to better navigate the legal field in this exciting series taught by some of the brightest legal minds in the state. Law professors, judges and practicing attorneys will share their experiences and provide insight on topical issues. Participants will learn about the role of our federal courts and the practices and procedures of our state and U.S. Supreme Courts. Registration is limited; call 866-366-0270 or go to www.mobar.org/minilawschool. Co-sponsored with The Missouri Bar.  Contact Madeline Matson.

This Thursday, October 12th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL hosts an Author Talk by Dr. Richard E. Schroeder.  Dr. Schroeder is a Georgetown University professor, retired CIA officer, and author of a newly published book, The Foundation of the CIA: Harry Truman, the Missouri Gang, and the Origins of the Cold War. At the end of World War II, President Truman and a small group of advisors, dubbed The Missouri Gang, developed a new centralized agency directly subordinate to and responsible to the President, despite entrenched institutional resistance. Schroeder will discuss the research he undertook for his book and the CIA/Missouri connection. The book will be available for purchase and signing after the program.  Contact Madeline Matson.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "I Do Until I Don't" (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!

Sunday morning, Rev. Mike Adamek helped us begin to explore our Soul Matters theme for this new month: Courage.  Rev. Mike shared Winston Churchill's opinion that Courage is "the first virtue" because all other virtues depend on it.  Indeed standing for our beliefs often demands courage --- the moral courage of facing social censure, and at times even the physical courage of risking our own safety.  But when Mike related his own experiences of facing a difficult conflict, he found that while courage had been necessary, it also needed to be tempered with honesty toward self and others, to guide people to use their courage toward a just end.

Next Sunday, October 8th:

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Courageous Women in AAUW," Charlotte Parsons

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Sail Your Vessel," Alexis Engelbrecht
Let us consider where, in the words of Frederick Buechner, "our deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet". In the hopes of being inspiring, thought-provoking, and empowering, this message is designed to prepare us to embark upon the theme of courage.

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 --- "Courage to follow your heart"

UUFJC News and Events this week:

The Jefferson City Multicultural Festival is coming this Saturday, October 7th from 10 am to 3 pm, and UUFJC will once again have a booth.  If you can help with setup, takedown, or staffing the booth, or if you can donate items to sell such as handmade items or baked goods, see the signup sheet by the entrance or contact Bob Antweiler.

Coming Monday, October 9th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture series.  This month's topic: “Toward Bias-Free Reporting,” presented by Bob Watson.  Bob Watson’s multi-decade journalism career includes radio, television and print.   He has been covering the Missouri legislature for over half a decade.  He will share how, while we all have our personal biases, we can separate them from our factual reporting. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.

Community Events this week:

This Friday, October 6th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their monthly First Friday Film.  For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson or visit mrrl.org.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "I Do Until I Don't" (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!

For Sunday morning's message, we received our first (but not last) visit from minister-in-training Andy Grizzle.  He talked about his experiences studying theology among fellow students from Christian denominations, and how the questioning arising from his Unitarian Universalist viewpoint sometimes made those fellow students feel as if their beliefs were being dismissed.  We are often tempted to see ourselves as scrappy freedom fighters in the cause of greater truth, but Andy found that his perceived hostility threatened his colleagues' most honest and intimate expressions of their faith --- their "Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder" as affirmed in our own UU Sources.  Even among ourselves, some of us may feel pressure to set aside our mystical wonder to find social belonging in our congregations.  Andy called us to open ourselves beyond labels and dogma to sharing of our core experiences and the ways we are called to be in the world.

Next Sunday begins October (already!) and our new Soul Matters theme: "Courage."

Next Sunday, October 1st:

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Courage," Betty Cooper
Courageous people change the world, but courage needs both heart and action. With two TED Talks, one from Ash Beckham, we learn that we’re all hiding something, so we need to follow our hearts and find the courage to open up.  And from Clint Smith we learn to find the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice, because there is “danger in silence.”

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The First Virtue, or at least the Second," Rev. Mike Adamek
Winston Churchill thought courage the first virtue because every other virtue depended on it.  A virtue is a form of human excellence and acting on what you know you should do is important. But is it the most important virtue?  I will offer a revisionist interpretation.

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 --- "The Meaning of Courage," plus Pour Painting.
Joanna Babb will lead a pour painting class for the students --- participants be sure to bring mess-able clothes!  The Fellowship will cover the cost of materials.

UUFJC News and Events this week:

The October newsletter and print calendar are ready.  Paper copies are available on the table by our entrance.  Electronic copies are available for download.

The Jefferson City Multicultural Festival is coming Saturday, October 7th and UUFJC will once again have a booth.  If you can help with setup, takedown, or staffing the booth, or if you can donate items to sell such as handmade items or baked goods, please see the signup sheet by our entrance or contact Bob Antweiler.

Monday, September 25th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church.  This month's topic is Living Wage.  Contact Katherine Connor.

This Thursday, September 28th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at our Fellowship.  Contact [email protected].

This Friday, September 29th at 6:30 pm, Citizens for Peace presents their monthly documentary film at our Fellowship.  For film selection and more information, contact Betty Cooper.

Community Events this week:

This Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Healthcare at the Tipping Point."  This program will feature a showing of “Fix It,” a powerful documentary that reaches across the political and ideological divide to make the case for major healthcare reform. Following the film will be a panel discussion including physicians from mid-Missouri. Hosted by Physicians for a National Health Program and Jefferson City Area Indivisible.  Contact Madeline Matson.

This Thursday, September 28th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL hosts a Capital READ Author Talk.  Will Schwalbe will discuss and read from his book, The End of Your Life Book Club, the 2017 Capital READ title. His new book, Books for Living, was just published this year. Both books  will be available for sale and signing after the program.  Contact Madeline Matson.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer" (Wednesday only) and "Whose Streets" (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!

Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued our monthly theme of "Welcome" by reflecting on two personages of lore: the witch who welcomed Hansel and Gretel and tried to make them her supper, and Jethro of the Hebrew Bible, who welcomed Moses and made him his son-in-law.  These very different welcomes both had roots in the welcomer's needs for survival --- the witch's need for food, Jethro's need for connection and reciprocal kindness amid a harsh landscape.  Rev. Nancy called on us to acknowledge our needs as we welcome others in --- our dark thoughts, our fears, our motives --- but to beware "power over," surviving at others' expense, and look to "power with" that will help us thrive together.

Next Sunday, September 24th:

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Terri Rodgers

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "My Irresponsible Search for Truth and Meaning," Andy Grizzle
UUs work ever more frequently with Christian congregations on social justice efforts in our community. As we spend more time together, it is natural to ask and answer about each other's belief systems. Through trial and error - but mostly error - Andy has collected some lessons to share on avoiding the unintentional alienation of other people of faith.
Divinity student Andy Grizzle from St Louis will be our guest speaker.  This will be Andy’s first time with us, and may very well not be his last.  Please come to meet and welcome Andy to UUFJC.

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 All Beings"

UUFJC News and Events this week:

The art committee is holding pour painting classes with the aim of creating enough pieces to decorate the Fellowship.  The first class was held Sunday.  Another class will be held next Sunday, September 24th from 1-3 pm, and a class for parents and kids will be held the week after that.  There is a sign-up sheet by our entrance and an $8 materials fee per participant.  The classes will be held in Judi Jecmen’s garage.  For directions and more information contact Joanna Babb or Judi Jecmen.

Monday, September 18th at 6:30, a local Girl Scout troop meets in our building.  Contact Kim Connor.

This Friday, September 22nd is our monthly Salvation Army Meal.  Please contact Jim and Joanna Babb if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need.  Serving begins at 5 pm, please arrive early to help prepare.

This Saturday, September 23rd, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets at our building from 1-4 pm.  Contact Patt Behler.

Next Sunday, September 24th at 4 pm, a Soul Matters small group will meet at the Fellowship.  This meeting is now full, but contact Alexis if you would like to participate in future meetings in person or online.

Later next Sunday at 6:30 pm, the UUFJC Board meets at the Fellowship.  All are welcome to attend the board meeing.  A meeting agenda is available for download.  Contact our president, Katherine Connor, for more information.

And coming Monday, September 25th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church.  Contact Katherine Connor.

Community Events this week:

Monday, September 18th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents a program on Mid-Missouri Book Groups.  Representatives from book groups in Cole and Osage counties will talk about the history of their groups, how they choose books, how the groups are structured, and offer advice to those interested in starting their own book groups.  Contact Madeline Matson

This Wednesday, September 20th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL invites you to Craft Your Own Book Sculpture.  Turn old books into works of art. Learn a few simple folding techniques to transform a book that’s past its prime into a mesmerizing sculpture. All supplies, including books, will be provided. Courtney Waters , the library’s teen services coordinator and crafter extraordinaire, will provide instruction for this unique art form.  Contact Madeline Matson.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Bayou Maharaja" (Wednesday only), "The Last Dalai Lama" (Thursday only), and "Whose Streets" (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!