Sunday morning was our annual Flower Communion, one of our most beautiful Unitarian Universalist traditions. Those who attended brought flowers, and each person was invited to take a different flower than the one they had brought and take it home with them.
Elizabeth Prenger gave a message about the meaning of the ritual, and shared that it was especially meaningful to her because as it happened, her first visit to our Fellowship was a Flower Communion. As the flowers in a diverse garden bloom in their own time and their own way, they give the whole landscape a rich and lasting beauty. As symbols, the communion flowers remind us that we too find strength in diversity, as we follow our belief in letting each member of our community "bloom" in their own time and in their own way.
Next Sunday, April 30th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Grace Lee Boggs," Betty Cooper
Grace Lee Boggs was a Human Rights Advocate for more than seven decades. A brief examination her work in civil rights, labor, feminism, environment, reveals that “communities of transformation” were created through her devoted efforts. She lived for CHANGE!--the title of her autobiography.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The Art of Being Uncomfortable," Alexis Engelbrecht
Combining our past theme of risk and our current theme of transformation, Alexis will offer the idea that the state of being uncomfortable is an important part of transformation and explore ways in which one can ask, in the words of American Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön, "How can I practice right now, right on this painful spot, and transform this into the path of awakening?".
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are now in our Annual Pledge Drive. See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back of the Sanctuary or on request.
Monday, April 24th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, April 27th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, April 28th is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare. Contact Jim and Joanna Babb.
Later Friday evening at 7 pm, the Last Friday Documentary Film group meets in our building. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Community Events this week:
Monday, April 24th from 8 am to 8 pm, there will be a Holocaust Day of Rememberance exhibit in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda.
This Tuesday, April 25th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts Nonfiction at Noon in the Library Annex. Book under discussion: "The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter" by David Sax. Vinyl records, film photography, board games, independent bookstores, small businesses in actual physical places—the analog world is cool and relevant again. The author explores the appeal of the real in a world saturated with digital wonders. One of The New York Times’ Top 10 Books of 2016. Contact Madeline Matson.
Tuesday evening at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents "An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt," co-sponsored with The Historic City of Jefferson. Theodore Roosevelt embodied the Progressive Movement in American politics. Jim Kreider, former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, considers Theodore Roosevelt his political mentor, and he will portray the President in period costume and accessories. He has appeared as TR in programs throughout the state. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Saturday, April 29th, a Rally for Climate Action is being held on the Courthouse Square at 8th & Walnut in Columbia. Bring loud whistles and noise-makers. Featuring Speakers, Poetry, Music, and a report from the People's Climate Movement March on Washington, D.C. Contact Mid-MO Peaceworks.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Personal Shopper" (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!
Elizabeth Prenger gave a message about the meaning of the ritual, and shared that it was especially meaningful to her because as it happened, her first visit to our Fellowship was a Flower Communion. As the flowers in a diverse garden bloom in their own time and their own way, they give the whole landscape a rich and lasting beauty. As symbols, the communion flowers remind us that we too find strength in diversity, as we follow our belief in letting each member of our community "bloom" in their own time and in their own way.
Next Sunday, April 30th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Grace Lee Boggs," Betty Cooper
Grace Lee Boggs was a Human Rights Advocate for more than seven decades. A brief examination her work in civil rights, labor, feminism, environment, reveals that “communities of transformation” were created through her devoted efforts. She lived for CHANGE!--the title of her autobiography.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The Art of Being Uncomfortable," Alexis Engelbrecht
Combining our past theme of risk and our current theme of transformation, Alexis will offer the idea that the state of being uncomfortable is an important part of transformation and explore ways in which one can ask, in the words of American Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön, "How can I practice right now, right on this painful spot, and transform this into the path of awakening?".
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are now in our Annual Pledge Drive. See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back of the Sanctuary or on request.
Monday, April 24th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, April 27th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, April 28th is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare. Contact Jim and Joanna Babb.
Later Friday evening at 7 pm, the Last Friday Documentary Film group meets in our building. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Community Events this week:
Monday, April 24th from 8 am to 8 pm, there will be a Holocaust Day of Rememberance exhibit in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda.
This Tuesday, April 25th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts Nonfiction at Noon in the Library Annex. Book under discussion: "The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter" by David Sax. Vinyl records, film photography, board games, independent bookstores, small businesses in actual physical places—the analog world is cool and relevant again. The author explores the appeal of the real in a world saturated with digital wonders. One of The New York Times’ Top 10 Books of 2016. Contact Madeline Matson.
Tuesday evening at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents "An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt," co-sponsored with The Historic City of Jefferson. Theodore Roosevelt embodied the Progressive Movement in American politics. Jim Kreider, former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, considers Theodore Roosevelt his political mentor, and he will portray the President in period costume and accessories. He has appeared as TR in programs throughout the state. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Saturday, April 29th, a Rally for Climate Action is being held on the Courthouse Square at 8th & Walnut in Columbia. Bring loud whistles and noise-makers. Featuring Speakers, Poetry, Music, and a report from the People's Climate Movement March on Washington, D.C. Contact Mid-MO Peaceworks.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Personal Shopper" (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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