Highlights (Read on for details and more events):
Sunday, October 31st service
This morning, we were joined by Christhia Castro of El Puente Hispanic Ministry to talk about her organization and about the Day of the Dead holiday.
"El Puente" means "The Bridge." Although the organization has Catholic roots and a Christian mission, they offer their services to Spanish-speaking people of all faiths. Through language interpretation and other services, they help Hispanic people thrive and connect in the Jefferson City area.
Castro also offered a timely presentation on the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead (although Castro is not Mexican herself). Practices going back to Aztec times have mingled with Catholicism, protest art, and modern sensibilities into a vibrant tradition. Castro emphasized that the holiday is not a celebration of death, but a celebration of the lives of loved ones who have passed. Day of the Dead altars, parades, and other festivities keep the departed alive in memory and welcome their spirits to visit those who still love them.
For more about El Puente's mission and ways you can help, visit https://elpuentemo.org/
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from today is available to view online: https://youtu.be/lyGyyFyIDh0
Next Sunday, November 7th:
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Please remember to set your clocks back next Saturday night or Sunday morning.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Audrey Kauffman & Nanette Ward, Coalition to Stop Human Trafficking
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
"Berit, Christian Koan, Socinianism: Searching for a Useable Past," Rev. Mike Adamek
Theologically, I am a religious humanist, but personally and collectively, I claim and I believe we should claim as Unitarian Universalists our Judeo-Christian heritage. I will share three waypoints [intermediate points on a line of travel] on my UU journey which tie me to our heritage.
Our services are currently available both in-person and via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94285041130
Meeting ID: 942 8504 1130
By Phone (US toll):
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/ak1ZLCDJG
Children's Religious Education - 11 am
Children are welcome to join RE Instructor Samantha Porter for a lesson during the anniversary celebration at the park. This week: "Don’t Run Away from the Hard Work of Healing!"
Masks are currently required for everyone attending indoor UUFJC events in-person. Free masks will be available if you do not have one.
If 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. Zoom participants can share Joys and Concerns via text chat; please submit them as soon as possible when you sign on.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
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
Next Sunday, November 7th, our Worship Service Committee meets in-person at our building at 5 pm. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, contact our vice-president, Lisa Sanning.
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, November 2nd is Election Day. For more on voting, visit the Missouri Secretary of State's website: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri
For the candidates and issues on Tuesday's ballot, try this page:
https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/PRD/VoterOutreach/VOSearch.aspx
This Thursday, November 4th at 7 pm is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. For meeting information, contact Susan Randolph.
This Friday, November 5th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film. This month's selection: "12 Angry Men." This classic 1957 film deals with issues still relevant today in its portrayal of jurors in a murder case against a teenager accused of killing his father. The twelfth juror stands out in his belief of the defendant's innocence. Leading the powerhouse cast are Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley and Jack Klugman. Critics have called this film a masterpiece, and "one of the best films ever made" (The Hollywood Reporter). Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
We invite you to submit your Joys and Concerns through our website:
http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Please stay safe, well, and connected!
Laura Gilkey
Administrator, UUFJC
- November Newsletter now available online
- Tuesday, November 2nd is Election Day
- Thursday Happy Hour Zoom: join at 5:30 to check in with UUFJC members and friends
- NOTE: Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 7: set your clocks back next Saturday night or Sunday morning
- Forum, November 7: Audrey Kauffman & Nanette Ward, Coalition to Stop Human Trafficking
- Service, November 7: Berit, Christian Koan, Socinianism: Searching for a Useable Past," Rev. Mike Adamek
Sunday, October 31st service
This morning, we were joined by Christhia Castro of El Puente Hispanic Ministry to talk about her organization and about the Day of the Dead holiday.
"El Puente" means "The Bridge." Although the organization has Catholic roots and a Christian mission, they offer their services to Spanish-speaking people of all faiths. Through language interpretation and other services, they help Hispanic people thrive and connect in the Jefferson City area.
Castro also offered a timely presentation on the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead (although Castro is not Mexican herself). Practices going back to Aztec times have mingled with Catholicism, protest art, and modern sensibilities into a vibrant tradition. Castro emphasized that the holiday is not a celebration of death, but a celebration of the lives of loved ones who have passed. Day of the Dead altars, parades, and other festivities keep the departed alive in memory and welcome their spirits to visit those who still love them.
For more about El Puente's mission and ways you can help, visit https://elpuentemo.org/
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from today is available to view online: https://youtu.be/lyGyyFyIDh0
Next Sunday, November 7th:
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Please remember to set your clocks back next Saturday night or Sunday morning.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Audrey Kauffman & Nanette Ward, Coalition to Stop Human Trafficking
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
"Berit, Christian Koan, Socinianism: Searching for a Useable Past," Rev. Mike Adamek
Theologically, I am a religious humanist, but personally and collectively, I claim and I believe we should claim as Unitarian Universalists our Judeo-Christian heritage. I will share three waypoints [intermediate points on a line of travel] on my UU journey which tie me to our heritage.
Our services are currently available both in-person and via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94285041130
Meeting ID: 942 8504 1130
By Phone (US toll):
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/ak1ZLCDJG
Children's Religious Education - 11 am
Children are welcome to join RE Instructor Samantha Porter for a lesson during the anniversary celebration at the park. This week: "Don’t Run Away from the Hard Work of Healing!"
Masks are currently required for everyone attending indoor UUFJC events in-person. Free masks will be available if you do not have one.
If 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. Zoom participants can share Joys and Concerns via text chat; please submit them as soon as possible when you sign on.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
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
Next Sunday, November 7th, our Worship Service Committee meets in-person at our building at 5 pm. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, contact our vice-president, Lisa Sanning.
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, November 2nd is Election Day. For more on voting, visit the Missouri Secretary of State's website: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri
For the candidates and issues on Tuesday's ballot, try this page:
https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/PRD/VoterOutreach/VOSearch.aspx
This Thursday, November 4th at 7 pm is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. For meeting information, contact Susan Randolph.
This Friday, November 5th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film. This month's selection: "12 Angry Men." This classic 1957 film deals with issues still relevant today in its portrayal of jurors in a murder case against a teenager accused of killing his father. The twelfth juror stands out in his belief of the defendant's innocence. Leading the powerhouse cast are Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley and Jack Klugman. Critics have called this film a masterpiece, and "one of the best films ever made" (The Hollywood Reporter). Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
We invite you to submit your Joys and Concerns through our website:
http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Please stay safe, well, and connected!
Laura Gilkey
Administrator, UUFJC
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