Sunday morning, Jim Davis gave a message beginning from a favorite reading in our hymnal. Its opening line:
"Cherish your doubts, for doubt is the attendant of truth."
Some of us have been wounded by religious experiences where truth intruded on the lessons we were taught but doubt was not allowed. Disallowing doubt can also let errors spiral unchecked into tragedies --- but when we turn too much doubt on ourselves, it smothers our ability to creatively engage with life. To resolve this dilemma, Jim pointed us to Nature's process of trial and error: evolution. With exuberance to try and healthy doubt to sift for error, we can find our way forward.
(Rev. Nancy TannerThies was unable to be with us Sunday. Our thoughts are with her and Roger and we wish him a swift recovery.)
Next Sunday, October 25th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Security Mirage," Laura Gilkey
In a TEDx talk from 2010, Bruce Schneier discusses the difference between the feeling of security and the reality.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Honoring Michael Servetus and Living Unitarian Universalism"
A special service in which we remember Michael Servetus' life and ideas. Several members will share their own reflections regarding what being a Unitarian Universalist means to them.
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
You are invited to bring mementos and decorations to add to our Day of the Dead altar. You can place them in the box in the back of the Sanctuary or add them to the altar yourself. Mementos can be people near and dear to you who have passed away, or people in the larger world who meant something special to you. Please label items with your name so they can be returned. The altar will be on display until Sunday, November 1st.
We need Adult Forum leaders for November. Contact Laura Gilkey.
This Thursday, October 22nd, the Transgender Support Group meets at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, October 23rd is our monthly Salvation Army work day. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive by 4:30 to help prepare. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help.
Later this Friday, Wayne White will be celebrating his 65th birthday at Prison Brews. Please contact Alicia White if you’d like to celebrate with them.
Next Sunday, October 25th at 1:30 pm is the next meeting of the Shared Pulpit Sermon Seminar. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht.
Looking beyond this coming week, Monday, October 26th at 7 pm is the next installment of our new UUFJC Lecture Series. David Wilson, News-Tribune columnist and Associate Principal at Jefferson City High School, will speak on “A voice of calm and reason in tumultuous times.” Contact Frank Rycyk or Carol Bontempo.
And mark your calendars for Saturday, November 14th when UUFJC will be holding a Vision-Crafting session. See the October newsletter and contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, October 20th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Nonfiction at Noon" in the Library Annex. Discussion will center on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me, hailed as “a classic of our time” (Publishers Weekly) and “required reading” by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. Contact Madeline Matson.
Wednesday, October 21st, MRRL's Mini Law School for the Public continues upstairs in the Art Gallery at 7 pm. Registration is required. This week's topics: Estate Planning and End of Life Care Decisions. Speakers include Steve Newman of Newman, Comley & Ruth P.C., and Reginald Turnbull of Turnbull & Stark, P.C. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, October 22nd, MRRL presents a musical performance by "OCD (Occasionally Called Delusional)." This four-member group from Jefferson City will play a variety of rock and alternative music. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Best of Enemies" (through Thursday) and "Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet" (starting Friday). For showtimes and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
Coming up Saturday, November 7th, it's Sweet Nirvana! This annual event benefits our friends at Jefferson City's Vipassana Buddhist Church and Center for Buddhist Development. An evening of entertainment with a buffet, silent auction, raffle baskets and more! Contact Bob Antweiler for tickets and information.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
Service Committee
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Social Action
Community Events
And visit us online at http://uufjc.org/
Have a great week!
"Cherish your doubts, for doubt is the attendant of truth."
Some of us have been wounded by religious experiences where truth intruded on the lessons we were taught but doubt was not allowed. Disallowing doubt can also let errors spiral unchecked into tragedies --- but when we turn too much doubt on ourselves, it smothers our ability to creatively engage with life. To resolve this dilemma, Jim pointed us to Nature's process of trial and error: evolution. With exuberance to try and healthy doubt to sift for error, we can find our way forward.
(Rev. Nancy TannerThies was unable to be with us Sunday. Our thoughts are with her and Roger and we wish him a swift recovery.)
Next Sunday, October 25th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Security Mirage," Laura Gilkey
In a TEDx talk from 2010, Bruce Schneier discusses the difference between the feeling of security and the reality.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Honoring Michael Servetus and Living Unitarian Universalism"
A special service in which we remember Michael Servetus' life and ideas. Several members will share their own reflections regarding what being a Unitarian Universalist means to them.
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
You are invited to bring mementos and decorations to add to our Day of the Dead altar. You can place them in the box in the back of the Sanctuary or add them to the altar yourself. Mementos can be people near and dear to you who have passed away, or people in the larger world who meant something special to you. Please label items with your name so they can be returned. The altar will be on display until Sunday, November 1st.
We need Adult Forum leaders for November. Contact Laura Gilkey.
This Thursday, October 22nd, the Transgender Support Group meets at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, October 23rd is our monthly Salvation Army work day. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive by 4:30 to help prepare. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help.
Later this Friday, Wayne White will be celebrating his 65th birthday at Prison Brews. Please contact Alicia White if you’d like to celebrate with them.
Next Sunday, October 25th at 1:30 pm is the next meeting of the Shared Pulpit Sermon Seminar. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht.
Looking beyond this coming week, Monday, October 26th at 7 pm is the next installment of our new UUFJC Lecture Series. David Wilson, News-Tribune columnist and Associate Principal at Jefferson City High School, will speak on “A voice of calm and reason in tumultuous times.” Contact Frank Rycyk or Carol Bontempo.
And mark your calendars for Saturday, November 14th when UUFJC will be holding a Vision-Crafting session. See the October newsletter and contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, October 20th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Nonfiction at Noon" in the Library Annex. Discussion will center on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me, hailed as “a classic of our time” (Publishers Weekly) and “required reading” by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. Contact Madeline Matson.
Wednesday, October 21st, MRRL's Mini Law School for the Public continues upstairs in the Art Gallery at 7 pm. Registration is required. This week's topics: Estate Planning and End of Life Care Decisions. Speakers include Steve Newman of Newman, Comley & Ruth P.C., and Reginald Turnbull of Turnbull & Stark, P.C. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, October 22nd, MRRL presents a musical performance by "OCD (Occasionally Called Delusional)." This four-member group from Jefferson City will play a variety of rock and alternative music. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Best of Enemies" (through Thursday) and "Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet" (starting Friday). For showtimes and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
Coming up Saturday, November 7th, it's Sweet Nirvana! This annual event benefits our friends at Jefferson City's Vipassana Buddhist Church and Center for Buddhist Development. An evening of entertainment with a buffet, silent auction, raffle baskets and more! Contact Bob Antweiler for tickets and information.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
Service Committee
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Social Action
Community Events
And visit us online at http://uufjc.org/
Have a great week!
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