As suddenly as the weather turned bad last week, it turned lovely this week, we were able to have our first meeting of 2014. It was great to see everyone again!
This morning, Kath Connor and Sharon Morgan shared with us their experiences with Faith Voices for Jefferson City (formerly known as Jefferson City Congregations Uniting), an organization where diverse local faith groups come together to work for social justice. Issues they've worked on include Cap the Rate/Raise the Wage, Medicaid Expansion, and Public Transit. Sharon spoke eloquently of coming together to rise above political anger and helplessness, and Kath talked about the important role her UU viewpoint has played in speaking up to keep the organization welcoming to all even as she has learned to appreciate the religious hues of other members' justice language.
Faith Voices is meeting January 20th (more details on this meeting to come), then on January 23rd from 7 - 8:30 pm, they hold their "Claim the Dream" founding convention at Quinn Chapel AME. We're hoping for a strong turnout of UUs - contact Katherine if you're able to attend or if you need a ride.
In other news, we're gearing up for a UUFJC Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction Saturday, January 25th at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for all-you-can-eat Chili; hot dogs and desserts will also be available for a-la-carte prices (alcohol is permitted on a bring-your-own basis). The Silent Auction will feature a variety of items from services to original artwork to delicious homemade foods. We need everyone's help to make this event a success! Contact Nancy Ordway if you can volunteer to work the event, cook, donate auction items, or provide live music. Proceeds benefit the Fellowship's operating expenses and our DrUUm Up Support Relay for Life Team. Hope to see you all there!
News and Events for this week:
Kath Connor is taking orders for Standing on the Side of Love T-shirts today; they're currently on sale for 20% off their regular price of $20 for Adults and $15 for Youth sizes. She'll be sending in the order Monday, so contact her ASAP if you want one.
Submissions for the February Newsletter and print Calendar are due one week from today, on January 19th. Submit items to the Administrator/Newsletter mailbox in the Fellowship office or e-mail them to me.
We also need Adult Forum Leaders for February; contact me if you'd like to volunteer.
Monday evening, January 13th, Documentary Days continue at the Capitol 8 Theater with "Stories We Tell," shows at 5 and 7.
Also Monday evening at 5:30, a weekly exercise session is beginning at the Fellowship, and it's open to all. Contact Gennifer Monteer.
Tuesday, January 14th at 4 pm, the Department of Peacebuilding meets at Missouri River Regional Library. Contact Betty Cooper.
Tuesday evening at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library also hosts a talk on Pet Care from Dr. Gregory Popp. Contact Madeline Matson.
Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30 pm, the Worship Service Committee meets at the Fellowship (this meeting was originally set for Monday and is rescheduled to Wednesday). All are welcome to attend.
Also on Wednesday, there is a Call for Interfaith Action on Climate Change in honor of Martin Luther King; visit http://www.interfaithactiononclimatechange.org
Thursday, January 16th at 7 pm, Columbia Area NOW meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Contact Sue Gibson.
At the same time, Thursday at 7 pm, Move to Amend has a report you can listen to by phone or online, this week discussing corporate espionage on activist groups. See the online calendar (Community Events) or contact Sue Gibson for more information.
This Saturday, January 18th, the Unitarian Universalist Association's 30 Days of Love begin; visit http://standingonthesideoflove.org/
For more Yoga and events, see our Calendars.
This morning, Kath Connor and Sharon Morgan shared with us their experiences with Faith Voices for Jefferson City (formerly known as Jefferson City Congregations Uniting), an organization where diverse local faith groups come together to work for social justice. Issues they've worked on include Cap the Rate/Raise the Wage, Medicaid Expansion, and Public Transit. Sharon spoke eloquently of coming together to rise above political anger and helplessness, and Kath talked about the important role her UU viewpoint has played in speaking up to keep the organization welcoming to all even as she has learned to appreciate the religious hues of other members' justice language.
Faith Voices is meeting January 20th (more details on this meeting to come), then on January 23rd from 7 - 8:30 pm, they hold their "Claim the Dream" founding convention at Quinn Chapel AME. We're hoping for a strong turnout of UUs - contact Katherine if you're able to attend or if you need a ride.
In other news, we're gearing up for a UUFJC Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction Saturday, January 25th at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for all-you-can-eat Chili; hot dogs and desserts will also be available for a-la-carte prices (alcohol is permitted on a bring-your-own basis). The Silent Auction will feature a variety of items from services to original artwork to delicious homemade foods. We need everyone's help to make this event a success! Contact Nancy Ordway if you can volunteer to work the event, cook, donate auction items, or provide live music. Proceeds benefit the Fellowship's operating expenses and our DrUUm Up Support Relay for Life Team. Hope to see you all there!
News and Events for this week:
Kath Connor is taking orders for Standing on the Side of Love T-shirts today; they're currently on sale for 20% off their regular price of $20 for Adults and $15 for Youth sizes. She'll be sending in the order Monday, so contact her ASAP if you want one.
Submissions for the February Newsletter and print Calendar are due one week from today, on January 19th. Submit items to the Administrator/Newsletter mailbox in the Fellowship office or e-mail them to me.
We also need Adult Forum Leaders for February; contact me if you'd like to volunteer.
Monday evening, January 13th, Documentary Days continue at the Capitol 8 Theater with "Stories We Tell," shows at 5 and 7.
Also Monday evening at 5:30, a weekly exercise session is beginning at the Fellowship, and it's open to all. Contact Gennifer Monteer.
Tuesday, January 14th at 4 pm, the Department of Peacebuilding meets at Missouri River Regional Library. Contact Betty Cooper.
Tuesday evening at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library also hosts a talk on Pet Care from Dr. Gregory Popp. Contact Madeline Matson.
Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30 pm, the Worship Service Committee meets at the Fellowship (this meeting was originally set for Monday and is rescheduled to Wednesday). All are welcome to attend.
Also on Wednesday, there is a Call for Interfaith Action on Climate Change in honor of Martin Luther King; visit http://www.interfaithactiononclimatechange.org
Thursday, January 16th at 7 pm, Columbia Area NOW meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Contact Sue Gibson.
At the same time, Thursday at 7 pm, Move to Amend has a report you can listen to by phone or online, this week discussing corporate espionage on activist groups. See the online calendar (Community Events) or contact Sue Gibson for more information.
This Saturday, January 18th, the Unitarian Universalist Association's 30 Days of Love begin; visit http://standingonthesideoflove.org/
For more Yoga and events, see our Calendars.
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