Today, Dr. Serese Smith-Haxton, OB/GYN of Capital Region Medical Center, visited our Fellowship to talk about "Empowerment of Women." In her work, she sees that most immediately in the area of healthcare, where she said women have more opportunity than ever to take charge of their health in critical ways. Advances in technology allow earlier detection of cancers and other diseases, advances in research guide more efficient testing and treatment, and while online information sources must be carefully evaluated, the internet does put more information into women's --- and men's --- hands than ever before, empowering them to take a more active role in their own medical decisions and care.
Next Sunday, March 15th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"TBA," Leader Needed!
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Intelligent Sensibility," Rev. Nancy Tanner-Thies
Life is a mystery…one minute we are going about our business as if life were nothing special and the next we are face to face with profound, unfathomable, breathtaking Mystery. Holding fast to our own religious freedom and the right to believe as we choose, we still have to deal with mystery; we still have some spiritual responsibility. How do we cultivate an intelligent sensibility to the mystery?
Plus Children's RE with Katherine Connor; Aide Needed!
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
UUFJC Board - 1:30
All are welcome to attend the board meeting.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Today's scheduled meeting of the UUFJC Board was postponed to next Sunday, March 8th, at 1:30 pm. See above.
We need one more Adult Forum leader for March 15th or 22nd; contact Laura Gilkey.
Annual pledge reports have been sent. Contact Assistant Treasurer Don Love if you haven't gotten your report or if you have questions.
There's still space on our Vision Board in the back of the sanctuary. Please write in your ideas and dreams for our Fellowship's future! Contact Kath Connor for more information.
We're forming a small group to work with the book "The Shared Pulpit," a course in sermon preparation for laypeople. The group will meet once or twice a month, with a first meeting tentatively planned for March 22nd. Contact Kath Connor for more information, and contact her ASAP if you want to order a paper copy of the book (also available in ebook formats).
Registration is now open for the UU MidAmerica Regional Assembly! An early bird discount is available until March 16th. The Assembly itself is April 17th-19th in Naperville, Illinois (near Chicago). For more information, visit midamericauua.org.
The Worship Service Committee meets tomorrow, Monday, March 9th at 6:30 pm. Contact Carol Bontempo.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, March 12th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, March 13th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader's Eye Film. This month's selection is the British cult film and dark comedy "Withnail and I." Contact Bob Boldt.
Later next Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events this week:
Citizens for Peace meet this Tuesday, March 10th at 4 pm, at Missouri River Regional Library in the Art Gallery. Contact Betty Cooper.
This Wednesday, March 11th through Saturday, March 14th, Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education) hold their annual Used Book Sale at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall. This giant sale is always fun and full of great deals on a vast array of books, plus music, videos, and more! Visit mrrl.org for directions and for each day's hours and prices.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
Next Sunday, March 15th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"TBA," Leader Needed!
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Intelligent Sensibility," Rev. Nancy Tanner-Thies
Life is a mystery…one minute we are going about our business as if life were nothing special and the next we are face to face with profound, unfathomable, breathtaking Mystery. Holding fast to our own religious freedom and the right to believe as we choose, we still have to deal with mystery; we still have some spiritual responsibility. How do we cultivate an intelligent sensibility to the mystery?
Plus Children's RE with Katherine Connor; Aide Needed!
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
UUFJC Board - 1:30
All are welcome to attend the board meeting.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Today's scheduled meeting of the UUFJC Board was postponed to next Sunday, March 8th, at 1:30 pm. See above.
We need one more Adult Forum leader for March 15th or 22nd; contact Laura Gilkey.
Annual pledge reports have been sent. Contact Assistant Treasurer Don Love if you haven't gotten your report or if you have questions.
There's still space on our Vision Board in the back of the sanctuary. Please write in your ideas and dreams for our Fellowship's future! Contact Kath Connor for more information.
We're forming a small group to work with the book "The Shared Pulpit," a course in sermon preparation for laypeople. The group will meet once or twice a month, with a first meeting tentatively planned for March 22nd. Contact Kath Connor for more information, and contact her ASAP if you want to order a paper copy of the book (also available in ebook formats).
Registration is now open for the UU MidAmerica Regional Assembly! An early bird discount is available until March 16th. The Assembly itself is April 17th-19th in Naperville, Illinois (near Chicago). For more information, visit midamericauua.org.
The Worship Service Committee meets tomorrow, Monday, March 9th at 6:30 pm. Contact Carol Bontempo.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, March 12th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, March 13th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader's Eye Film. This month's selection is the British cult film and dark comedy "Withnail and I." Contact Bob Boldt.
Later next Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events this week:
Citizens for Peace meet this Tuesday, March 10th at 4 pm, at Missouri River Regional Library in the Art Gallery. Contact Betty Cooper.
This Wednesday, March 11th through Saturday, March 14th, Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education) hold their annual Used Book Sale at St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall. This giant sale is always fun and full of great deals on a vast array of books, plus music, videos, and more! Visit mrrl.org for directions and for each day's hours and prices.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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