This Sunday, Catholic priest Father George Kramer visited us to talk about Ecumenism --- friendship and cooperation among Christian denominations --- and the Catholic Church's place in it. For too long, Father Kramer argued, churches of all stripes bogged down in their sense of knowledge --- insisting that the doctrines they knew were true, those of others were false, and that, Tower of Babel-like, punishment awaited those who wanted to know too much. Father Kramer sees hope in a new dynamic begun under Pope Francis. Institutional resistance continues, and individual Catholics vary in their opinions, but Pope Francis, we were told, has moved to emphasize heart and pastoral mission above intellect and truth claims, bringing the Church closer to a point where they can join together with others in divine love, the all-embracing "agape" love that dwells not only in Christians but in all people.
Please note: We need volunteers to help with our monthly Salvation Army meal! See below for details and contact Jim Babb.
Next Sunday, July 29:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Inter-Racial Harmony," Chief Gary Hill presenting, Frank Rycyk moderating
We hear a bit of negativity, occasionally, about race relations. Reading in Jefferson City Magazine about Hill's mixed marriage was a "breath of fresh air." The couple will visit our forum to share hope for the future.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Compassion and Fear: How the One Touches the Other," Rev. David Avery
Rev. Avery is a retired pastor of First Christian Church and a member of Capital Area Interfaith Alliance (CAIA).
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 --- "People of Courage - Following Your Heart"
Potluck Lunch After Service - Please bring a favorite dish!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Monday, July 23rd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. This month’s program will be outlining a path for moving forward together in this community by building a multi-faith and multi-racial movement. Information will be shared on Prop A and other initiatives on the August 7th Ballot. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, July 26th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
This Friday, July 27th is our monthly Salvation Army Meal. Helpers are needed to provide and serve food for those in need. Organizer Jim Babb is asking for three more volunteers to help serve this month, and is also looking for an organizing partner until Joanna Babb is well again. Serving this Friday begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Later this Friday evening, Citizens for Peace present their monthly peacebuilding documentary film at 6 pm in our building. For film selection and more information, contact Betty Cooper.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Seagull" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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!
Please note: We need volunteers to help with our monthly Salvation Army meal! See below for details and contact Jim Babb.
Next Sunday, July 29:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Inter-Racial Harmony," Chief Gary Hill presenting, Frank Rycyk moderating
We hear a bit of negativity, occasionally, about race relations. Reading in Jefferson City Magazine about Hill's mixed marriage was a "breath of fresh air." The couple will visit our forum to share hope for the future.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Compassion and Fear: How the One Touches the Other," Rev. David Avery
Rev. Avery is a retired pastor of First Christian Church and a member of Capital Area Interfaith Alliance (CAIA).
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 --- "People of Courage - Following Your Heart"
Potluck Lunch After Service - Please bring a favorite dish!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Monday, July 23rd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. This month’s program will be outlining a path for moving forward together in this community by building a multi-faith and multi-racial movement. Information will be shared on Prop A and other initiatives on the August 7th Ballot. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, July 26th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
This Friday, July 27th is our monthly Salvation Army Meal. Helpers are needed to provide and serve food for those in need. Organizer Jim Babb is asking for three more volunteers to help serve this month, and is also looking for an organizing partner until Joanna Babb is well again. Serving this Friday begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Later this Friday evening, Citizens for Peace present their monthly peacebuilding documentary film at 6 pm in our building. For film selection and more information, contact Betty Cooper.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Seagull" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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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