Important Highlights:
On Sunday, October 17, those who gathered at our building shared a recently recorded UUCC service in which Rev. Molly Housh Gordon spoke on "Unitarian Theology for This Moment." In the 1800s, Rev. William Ellery Channing's landmark sermon "Unitarian Christianity" defined an emerging religious movement. While many UUs today would not identify with Channing's Christian framework, many of the Unitarian qualities he highlighted still resonate:
Especially in challenging times like ours, it still matters to be clear-eyed about reality, but to envision ourselves as worthy and capable of making ourselves and the world better. Although none of us fully lives up to that divine potential, seeing that spark in each other opens us up to living in relationship and basing our faith on relationship and covenant rather than dogma. We need that relationship --- we need to come together --- to move the world we see toward the beautiful future we dream of and commit to.
The sermon is available to view online: https://youtu.be/a7PTexnw6pw
UUCC's sermon from today is also available to view: https://youtu.be/hp6gzaL0EjI
Next Sunday, October 24th:
Newsletter Submissions Due
Please email your items for our November newsletter to Laura Gilkey: [email protected].
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Haitian God of Sex and Death," Bob Boldt
Bob Boldt will present a short film that serves as an introduction to the upcoming Day of the Dead service.
Our Adult Forum is currently available both in-person and via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98858741051?pwd=d3ZMbHJSL3NjMGMxZEM5N1VxUysxQT09
Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
SPECIAL EVENT! Anniversary Celebration and Religious Education - 11 am
We are gathering at McClung Park outdoor pavilion to celebrate 30 years of UUFJC! Come join us for a service with potluck meal and cake, a photo display about our history, special music, and more. We also plan to have heating available in case of cold weather. Note the event is later than our usual service time. Children's RE will be available. Because this is an outdoor event, masks are not required; please follow your best judgment. For more information about the event, contact Katherine Connor at [email protected].
No Zoom service this week.
Children's Religious Education - 11 am
Children are welcome to join RE Instructor Samantha Porter for a lesson during the anniversary celebration at the park. This week: "Repair & Renew Your Relationships."
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Members and friends are invited to submit photos to share on our upcoming Day of the Dead altar. Look for a box near the cafe bar or contact Frank Rycyk for more information. Photos will be returned after October 31st.
On Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Katherine Connor hosts a weekly Zoom Happy Hour for UUFJC Members and Friends to gather and check in.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91843966450?pwd=djBwTEx4YUxseW9SdytSZjJGS0xrdz09
Meeting ID: 918 4396 6450
Password: 918925
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
This Friday, October 22nd is our monthly Salvation Army meal. If you can help provide food for those in need, please contact Bob Antweiler: [email protected]. Reimbursements are available.
Our free food pantry is getting high use. Items needed include boxed milk, canned vegetables, soup, canned meals and fruit with pop top openers, treats for children, cooking oil, tea bags and coffee, canned meat, stove top stuffing, crackers, dishwashing and laundry detergents, soap and shampoo, baby wipes and diapers, and seasonal items such as fall scented hand soap and dish towels, For more information about the pantry and current needs, contact Joan: j[email protected]. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected]. 1. No glass containers. 2. No expired items.
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, October 21st at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "How to Find an Owl in Your Neighborhood." Do you ever see or hear an owl in your neighborhood and want to experience more of these beautiful birds? Then award-winning naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw, aka “The Owl Man,” will be here to help. Mark has studied Great Horned Owls in Forest Park in St. Louis since 2005. He gives dozens of lectures on the owls all over Missouri and Illinois and leads scores of owl prowls in Forest Park each year. In addition to this, he helps people find owls in their neighborhoods, whether in subdivisions, city neighborhoods, rural areas, pocket parks or large public parks. His talk will show which owls you are most likely to see or hear, where to look for them, how to look for them, what to listen for, and the importance of research and collaboration. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
- The Sunday, October 24th service and potluck celebrating our 30th anniversary will be at McClung Park Pavilion at 11:00 am (Please note earlier start time)
- Children's Religious Education will also be at the park at 11:00 am
- Forum will be at the regular time, 9:15 am, in person at the Fellowship and on Zoom
- This Friday, October 22, is our monthly Salvation Army meal
- Read on for details and other news
On Sunday, October 17, those who gathered at our building shared a recently recorded UUCC service in which Rev. Molly Housh Gordon spoke on "Unitarian Theology for This Moment." In the 1800s, Rev. William Ellery Channing's landmark sermon "Unitarian Christianity" defined an emerging religious movement. While many UUs today would not identify with Channing's Christian framework, many of the Unitarian qualities he highlighted still resonate:
- A rational approach to truth and spirituality
- An anti-hierarchical respect for individual conscience
- An optimistic view of human nature that sees divine potential in all
Especially in challenging times like ours, it still matters to be clear-eyed about reality, but to envision ourselves as worthy and capable of making ourselves and the world better. Although none of us fully lives up to that divine potential, seeing that spark in each other opens us up to living in relationship and basing our faith on relationship and covenant rather than dogma. We need that relationship --- we need to come together --- to move the world we see toward the beautiful future we dream of and commit to.
The sermon is available to view online: https://youtu.be/a7PTexnw6pw
UUCC's sermon from today is also available to view: https://youtu.be/hp6gzaL0EjI
Next Sunday, October 24th:
Newsletter Submissions Due
Please email your items for our November newsletter to Laura Gilkey: [email protected].
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Haitian God of Sex and Death," Bob Boldt
Bob Boldt will present a short film that serves as an introduction to the upcoming Day of the Dead service.
Our Adult Forum is currently available both in-person and via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98858741051?pwd=d3ZMbHJSL3NjMGMxZEM5N1VxUysxQT09
Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
SPECIAL EVENT! Anniversary Celebration and Religious Education - 11 am
We are gathering at McClung Park outdoor pavilion to celebrate 30 years of UUFJC! Come join us for a service with potluck meal and cake, a photo display about our history, special music, and more. We also plan to have heating available in case of cold weather. Note the event is later than our usual service time. Children's RE will be available. Because this is an outdoor event, masks are not required; please follow your best judgment. For more information about the event, contact Katherine Connor at [email protected].
No Zoom service this week.
Children's Religious Education - 11 am
Children are welcome to join RE Instructor Samantha Porter for a lesson during the anniversary celebration at the park. This week: "Repair & Renew Your Relationships."
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Members and friends are invited to submit photos to share on our upcoming Day of the Dead altar. Look for a box near the cafe bar or contact Frank Rycyk for more information. Photos will be returned after October 31st.
On Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Katherine Connor hosts a weekly Zoom Happy Hour for UUFJC Members and Friends to gather and check in.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91843966450?pwd=djBwTEx4YUxseW9SdytSZjJGS0xrdz09
Meeting ID: 918 4396 6450
Password: 918925
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
This Friday, October 22nd is our monthly Salvation Army meal. If you can help provide food for those in need, please contact Bob Antweiler: [email protected]. Reimbursements are available.
Our free food pantry is getting high use. Items needed include boxed milk, canned vegetables, soup, canned meals and fruit with pop top openers, treats for children, cooking oil, tea bags and coffee, canned meat, stove top stuffing, crackers, dishwashing and laundry detergents, soap and shampoo, baby wipes and diapers, and seasonal items such as fall scented hand soap and dish towels, For more information about the pantry and current needs, contact Joan: j[email protected]. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected]. 1. No glass containers. 2. No expired items.
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, October 21st at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "How to Find an Owl in Your Neighborhood." Do you ever see or hear an owl in your neighborhood and want to experience more of these beautiful birds? Then award-winning naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw, aka “The Owl Man,” will be here to help. Mark has studied Great Horned Owls in Forest Park in St. Louis since 2005. He gives dozens of lectures on the owls all over Missouri and Illinois and leads scores of owl prowls in Forest Park each year. In addition to this, he helps people find owls in their neighborhoods, whether in subdivisions, city neighborhoods, rural areas, pocket parks or large public parks. His talk will show which owls you are most likely to see or hear, where to look for them, how to look for them, what to listen for, and the importance of research and collaboration. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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