Last Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued our monthly theme of Cultivating Relationship with thoughts on how to cultivate the special relationship that is a shared faith community. Rev. Nancy identified three ways people can identify with a church: through how we behave together, what we believe together, and through a sense of belonging. As UUs our tradition of belief centers on freedom, reason, and tolerance. Through this, many of us feel a sense of belonging, of being accepted and supported while being free to be our authentic selves. How we behave matters in fostering that belonging and relationship: how do our actions connect us together? How can we behave with thoughtfulness toward the needs of others? How can we take responsibility for our freedom and be open to the challenges and insights that come from being open to others in relationship?
If you would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, the sermon from their October 10th service is now available to view online: https://youtu.be/qnC6RADvjQ4
Next Sunday, October 17th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Hidden History of Jefferson City," Michelle Brooks
Brooks has served as religion page editor for the News Tribune.
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
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
UU Church of Columbia Service
We are not having our own services this morning, but our building will be open for all those who wish to come and share the online services of our neighbor congregation, the UU Church of Columbia.
For those joining online, note that UUCC's online service via Zoom has been moved to 9:30 am, but a replay will be available on Facebook in time for our regular service hour.
For more information, visit UUCC's website: https://uucomo.org/
Children's Religious Education - 10:30 am
Children are welcome to join RE Instructor Samantha Porter for a lesson in the RE room during the service hour. This week: "Let Wonder Wash Over You."
Masks are currently required for everyone attending UUFJC events in-person. Free masks will be available if you do not have one.
f you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during a service, please submit it by noon on the Friday before through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
We will also have paper forms available Sunday morning for submissions, and online participants will have an opportunity to share Joys and Concerns via text chat.
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.
Welcome and thanks to our new Membership Committee Chair, Rita Dockery! If you are interested in helping welcome new people and attend to our members, please get in touch with Rita.
We are currently updating our Members and Friends Directory. If you would like to make your contact information available to other UUFJC members and friends, contact our administrator at [email protected]. You can submit new information or any recent updates, and you can request a copy of the current directory to check that your information is correct.
Joan Kurtzeborn shares an update on our free community pantry. "The Pantry is being used a lot. When I stocked the pantry [one day], there was a lady waiting in the parking lot for me to finish so that she could use it. There are only two no no’s. 1. No glass containers. 2. No expired items. That being said, this is what we need: boxed milk, canned vegetables, soup, canned meals and fruit with pop top openers, treats for children, cooking oil, tea bags and coffee, canned meat such as tuna and chicken, stove top stuffing, crackers, dishwashing and laundry detergents, soap and shampoo, baby wipes and diapers. This is also a good time to donate seasonal items such as fall scented hand soap and dish towels, etc." For more information about the pantry and current needs, contact Joan: j[email protected]. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
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
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 Tuesday, October 12th at 11 am is the monthly meeting of a subgroup of the Jefferson City Homelessness working group; this subgroup works on emergency housing. For more on getting involved with this or other aspects of the homelessness working group, contact Patt Behler.
This Thursday, October 14th at 7 pm in the monthly online meeting of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women. The speaker will be Mrs. Sharon Hanson, a writer and specialist in Women's Issues. For more information, contact Charlotte Parsons.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81802109143?pwd=cnhJZWdQdDczWHFJZy9PV2l2a3ZkUT09
Meeting ID: 818 0210 9143
Passcode: 752794
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdS8Mi0Jd1
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
For accessibility and convenience, we now have an option to donate to our Fellowship online through PayPal:
Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can join our open-posting Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at [email protected] to join). And you can join our text message list for reminders on your text-enabled mobile phone (contact Katherine Connor at [email protected]).
If you would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, the sermon from their October 10th service is now available to view online: https://youtu.be/qnC6RADvjQ4
Next Sunday, October 17th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Hidden History of Jefferson City," Michelle Brooks
Brooks has served as religion page editor for the News Tribune.
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
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
UU Church of Columbia Service
We are not having our own services this morning, but our building will be open for all those who wish to come and share the online services of our neighbor congregation, the UU Church of Columbia.
For those joining online, note that UUCC's online service via Zoom has been moved to 9:30 am, but a replay will be available on Facebook in time for our regular service hour.
For more information, visit UUCC's website: https://uucomo.org/
Children's Religious Education - 10:30 am
Children are welcome to join RE Instructor Samantha Porter for a lesson in the RE room during the service hour. This week: "Let Wonder Wash Over You."
Masks are currently required for everyone attending UUFJC events in-person. Free masks will be available if you do not have one.
f you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during a service, please submit it by noon on the Friday before through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
We will also have paper forms available Sunday morning for submissions, and online participants will have an opportunity to share Joys and Concerns via text chat.
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.
Welcome and thanks to our new Membership Committee Chair, Rita Dockery! If you are interested in helping welcome new people and attend to our members, please get in touch with Rita.
We are currently updating our Members and Friends Directory. If you would like to make your contact information available to other UUFJC members and friends, contact our administrator at [email protected]. You can submit new information or any recent updates, and you can request a copy of the current directory to check that your information is correct.
Joan Kurtzeborn shares an update on our free community pantry. "The Pantry is being used a lot. When I stocked the pantry [one day], there was a lady waiting in the parking lot for me to finish so that she could use it. There are only two no no’s. 1. No glass containers. 2. No expired items. That being said, this is what we need: boxed milk, canned vegetables, soup, canned meals and fruit with pop top openers, treats for children, cooking oil, tea bags and coffee, canned meat such as tuna and chicken, stove top stuffing, crackers, dishwashing and laundry detergents, soap and shampoo, baby wipes and diapers. This is also a good time to donate seasonal items such as fall scented hand soap and dish towels, etc." For more information about the pantry and current needs, contact Joan: j[email protected]. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
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
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 Tuesday, October 12th at 11 am is the monthly meeting of a subgroup of the Jefferson City Homelessness working group; this subgroup works on emergency housing. For more on getting involved with this or other aspects of the homelessness working group, contact Patt Behler.
This Thursday, October 14th at 7 pm in the monthly online meeting of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women. The speaker will be Mrs. Sharon Hanson, a writer and specialist in Women's Issues. For more information, contact Charlotte Parsons.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81802109143?pwd=cnhJZWdQdDczWHFJZy9PV2l2a3ZkUT09
Meeting ID: 818 0210 9143
Passcode: 752794
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdS8Mi0Jd1
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
For accessibility and convenience, we now have an option to donate to our Fellowship online through PayPal:
Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can join our open-posting Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at [email protected] to join). And you can join our text message list for reminders on your text-enabled mobile phone (contact Katherine Connor at [email protected]).
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