Sunday morning Rev. Nancy continued exploring our monthly theme of "Risk." Those who take risks --- even and especially those who take heroic risks --- often seem like fools as they step out. With this in mind, Rev. Nancy used the tarot card "The Fool" as an image to spark reflection. One common version shows us a person at a cliff's edge, striking out on a journey toward a grand horizon, open, vulnerable yet excited, with a satchel on a staff and a dog at their feet. Rev. Nancy said that inescapable love for something makes us "fools" willing to take risks. The cliff's edge in the card shows us the danger, but we also have valuable things to bring with us to aid and steady us (the satchel and staff), and we also have friends at our side (the dog) as we set out toward the unpredictable grand horizon.
Next Sunday, March 26th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Myth of the Trigger-Happy Cop," Frank Rycyk
Fatal shootings by police are relatively rare and have gone down in many places.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Castles of Ice, Burrows of Earth: The Uses of Safe Space," Laura Gilkey
We need "safe spaces" to engage with a risky world, but we must be mindful of how we use them. Are we hiding in them? Are we weaponizing them? Or are they places to grow into greater engagement?
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 Board - 1:30 pm
All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Contact president Katherine Connor for more information.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Please contact the administrator ([email protected]) for a copy.
Housekeeping Note: Several months ago Katherine and Alexis worked very hard to rid our building of clutter. To honor their efforts, we ask that you please refrain from bringing items you no longer/want or need at home, to the Fellowship. Despite the good intentions behind the act, when you leave unwanted items in the building, someone else is left with the responsibility of making a trip to the Salvation Army or Goodwill to take them off where they should have gone in the first place. Thank you for your help with this matter.
This Thursday, March 23rd at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at the Fellowship. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, March 24th is our monthly Salvation Army work day. Please contact Bob Antweiler, Jim Babb, or Joanna Babb if you would like to help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is holding their annual anniversary celebration dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 7th at 6:30 pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Akande, President of Westminster College. UUFJC will have a table for 8. A flyer is available on our bulletin board, or contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
Monday, March 20th, Missouri River Regional Library holds an Author Talk by Alex George. George will discuss and read from his newly published novel, Setting Free the Kites, a coming-of-age story set in Maine. The book will be available for purchase and signing after the program. George was the 2013 Capital READ author for A Good American, which was a Library Journal Best Book of the Year among many other awards. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, March is a Holocaust Day of Remembrance in the Capitol Rotunda, with a Memorial and Exhibit of Rescue and Resistance, 8 am to 8 pm. For more information visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum online at www.ushmm.org/dor
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "My Life as a Zucchini" (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!
Next Sunday, March 26th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Myth of the Trigger-Happy Cop," Frank Rycyk
Fatal shootings by police are relatively rare and have gone down in many places.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Castles of Ice, Burrows of Earth: The Uses of Safe Space," Laura Gilkey
We need "safe spaces" to engage with a risky world, but we must be mindful of how we use them. Are we hiding in them? Are we weaponizing them? Or are they places to grow into greater engagement?
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 Board - 1:30 pm
All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Contact president Katherine Connor for more information.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Please contact the administrator ([email protected]) for a copy.
Housekeeping Note: Several months ago Katherine and Alexis worked very hard to rid our building of clutter. To honor their efforts, we ask that you please refrain from bringing items you no longer/want or need at home, to the Fellowship. Despite the good intentions behind the act, when you leave unwanted items in the building, someone else is left with the responsibility of making a trip to the Salvation Army or Goodwill to take them off where they should have gone in the first place. Thank you for your help with this matter.
This Thursday, March 23rd at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at the Fellowship. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, March 24th is our monthly Salvation Army work day. Please contact Bob Antweiler, Jim Babb, or Joanna Babb if you would like to help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is holding their annual anniversary celebration dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 7th at 6:30 pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Akande, President of Westminster College. UUFJC will have a table for 8. A flyer is available on our bulletin board, or contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
Monday, March 20th, Missouri River Regional Library holds an Author Talk by Alex George. George will discuss and read from his newly published novel, Setting Free the Kites, a coming-of-age story set in Maine. The book will be available for purchase and signing after the program. George was the 2013 Capital READ author for A Good American, which was a Library Journal Best Book of the Year among many other awards. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, March is a Holocaust Day of Remembrance in the Capitol Rotunda, with a Memorial and Exhibit of Rescue and Resistance, 8 am to 8 pm. For more information visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum online at www.ushmm.org/dor
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "My Life as a Zucchini" (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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