With the warm weather this weekend, the snow and ice that hit only a week ago already feel far away. What most of us experience today is even farther away from the cold and hunger that winter meant for our ancestors as they gathered around a fire for warmth. But Sunday, Rev. Nancy asked us to think of those ancestors' stories and what they might mean to us. What do we want to bring closer to the fire, to life-giving energy and community? What warms our hearts? What is our work in the world? When we come into the focus of that close circle, what entanglements do we leave behind as distractions? And when our time comes to leave the fireside, what legacy to we entrust to others?
Next Sunday, February 28th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Gale Fuller
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Proactive People Carry Their Own Weather with Them," Rev. Mike Adamek
We must look at the lens through which we see the world, as well as at the world we see. We think we see the world as it is. More often the world we see has been shaped by the way we understand and organize it unconsciously. We all have this metaphorical lens through which we live our lives. We don’t believe what we see. We see what we believe. How might such a simple insight improve our lives?
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We’re continuing the second phase of our clergy review process. Questionnaires are due next Sunday, February 28th. Paper copies will be available then. If you want to complete a questionnaire by e-mail or if you have questions about the process, please contact Alexis Engelbrecht.
We are also making progress on building and grounds projects. Our new retaining wall is nearly complete, and the Art Committee is designing a new sign for our driveway.
Tomorrow, Monday, February 22nd, Faith Voices holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. The speaker is Heidi Lucas, Outreach Manager with Missouri Association for Community Action, who will present the 2016 State of the State of Poverty Report, prepared by Missourians to End Poverty. Bring a friend along to gain a better understanding of poverty in our state, and the consequences of that poverty to the health and well being of our neighbors. Contact Katherine Connor.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, February 25th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, February 26th is our Salvation Army work day. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving starts at 5 pm; please arrive by 4:30 to help prepare.
Later Friday evening at 7 pm is the monthly Last Friday Documentary: “Selma, Bridge to the Ballot.” Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, February 23rd, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Nonfiction at Noon" in the Library Annex. Discussion title: "The Relevance of Religion: How Faithful People Can Change Politics" by John Danforth, former U.S. Senator from Missouri, ambassador to the United Nations, and an ordained Episcopal priest. His new book has been called both “a plea and a warning.” Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, February 25th, MRRL also presents "The Saga of the Pacific Railroad of Missouri" at 7 pm in the Art Gallery. Today the Pacific Railroad of Missouri is an active and busy part of the Union Pacific Railroad. However, its early days were beset by engineering, financial and political turmoil culminating in the Civil War. Still, the railroad survived and completed its line to Kansas City in 1865. Nick Fry, curator of the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, will discuss the early plans of the Pacific Railroad of Missouri, its construction, and the many challenges that it overcame during its first 15 years of existence. Contact Madeline Matson.
Next Sunday, February 28th at 1:30 pm in the MRRL Art Gallery, join the library's new Creative Cuisine Club for a little edible education. Every other month, we’ll choose a specific cuisine or style of food. This month's theme: Comfort Food! You can sign up to make something in that style—appetizer, main dish, dessert, etc. Get a recipe from one of our cookbooks or from one of your own. Then just make the dish and bring it in to share with others in the group, as they share theirs with you. It’s a fun way to cook, eat and learn as you enjoy a great meal with a group of new friends. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Anesthesia" (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!
Next Sunday, February 28th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Gale Fuller
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Proactive People Carry Their Own Weather with Them," Rev. Mike Adamek
We must look at the lens through which we see the world, as well as at the world we see. We think we see the world as it is. More often the world we see has been shaped by the way we understand and organize it unconsciously. We all have this metaphorical lens through which we live our lives. We don’t believe what we see. We see what we believe. How might such a simple insight improve our lives?
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We’re continuing the second phase of our clergy review process. Questionnaires are due next Sunday, February 28th. Paper copies will be available then. If you want to complete a questionnaire by e-mail or if you have questions about the process, please contact Alexis Engelbrecht.
We are also making progress on building and grounds projects. Our new retaining wall is nearly complete, and the Art Committee is designing a new sign for our driveway.
Tomorrow, Monday, February 22nd, Faith Voices holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. The speaker is Heidi Lucas, Outreach Manager with Missouri Association for Community Action, who will present the 2016 State of the State of Poverty Report, prepared by Missourians to End Poverty. Bring a friend along to gain a better understanding of poverty in our state, and the consequences of that poverty to the health and well being of our neighbors. Contact Katherine Connor.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, February 25th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, February 26th is our Salvation Army work day. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving starts at 5 pm; please arrive by 4:30 to help prepare.
Later Friday evening at 7 pm is the monthly Last Friday Documentary: “Selma, Bridge to the Ballot.” Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, February 23rd, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Nonfiction at Noon" in the Library Annex. Discussion title: "The Relevance of Religion: How Faithful People Can Change Politics" by John Danforth, former U.S. Senator from Missouri, ambassador to the United Nations, and an ordained Episcopal priest. His new book has been called both “a plea and a warning.” Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, February 25th, MRRL also presents "The Saga of the Pacific Railroad of Missouri" at 7 pm in the Art Gallery. Today the Pacific Railroad of Missouri is an active and busy part of the Union Pacific Railroad. However, its early days were beset by engineering, financial and political turmoil culminating in the Civil War. Still, the railroad survived and completed its line to Kansas City in 1865. Nick Fry, curator of the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, will discuss the early plans of the Pacific Railroad of Missouri, its construction, and the many challenges that it overcame during its first 15 years of existence. Contact Madeline Matson.
Next Sunday, February 28th at 1:30 pm in the MRRL Art Gallery, join the library's new Creative Cuisine Club for a little edible education. Every other month, we’ll choose a specific cuisine or style of food. This month's theme: Comfort Food! You can sign up to make something in that style—appetizer, main dish, dessert, etc. Get a recipe from one of our cookbooks or from one of your own. Then just make the dish and bring it in to share with others in the group, as they share theirs with you. It’s a fun way to cook, eat and learn as you enjoy a great meal with a group of new friends. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Anesthesia" (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!
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