Sunday morning, as we entered this Thanksgiving week, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued our monthly theme of Abundance with reflections on the harvest --- but, she reflected, the harvest is not a single event; its different phases bring us different lessons about abundance.
The work of tending and weeding burgeoning plants reminds us of the work to be done if we are to have abundance --- or the just world we hope for.
The plenty that comes in when the fruit is ripe reminds us of the sacredness of giving and sharing, and the challenges of letting go and of distributing the bounty equitably.
Finally, as harvest gives way to winter, comes the seed-saving time, when we decide what to care for and spend our energy and resources carrying into the future, and what to (perhaps painfully) let go of. We can't know whether our choices will turn out the way we hope, Rev. Nancy reminded us, so this process calls for deep faith, but through it we can participate in the abundance of the world.
Next Sunday, November 26th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Kurt Groner
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Bread Communion
Message: "Listening to the Abundance Within", Alexis Engelbrecht.
November and December can be incredibly busy months with an abundance of expectations and tasks. This service is designed to provide opportunities for quiet reflection and an invitation to, in the words of a Quaker saying, "let your life speak". All are invited to break bread together after the postlude.
If you would like to bring a loaf of bread to be part of the bread communion table, you are welcome to do so. In an effort to help things run smoothly, please observe the following:
- Cut your bread in advance in slices or serving size squares.
- Clearly write the type of bread you have with its ingredients (this will help people with allergies and food sensitivities).
- Take your bread and plate home with you when you leave - please do not leave anything behind.
Questions may be directed toward Alexis ([email protected])
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 --- "Abundance and Maker's Space"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We have now begun the annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for ways to donate.
Our Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Paper and electronic copies are available on request. Please remember, updates can be submitted to the administrator, Laura Gilkey, at any time.
This Thursday, November 23rd at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, November 24th is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Contact Jim and Joanna Babb if you would like to help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving starts at 5 pm, please arrive early to help prepare.
Later this Friday evening at 6 pm, Citizens for Peace present their monthly documentary film. This month's selection: "Body of War." Contact Betty Cooper.
Coming Monday, November 28th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
And, coming Saturday December 2nd is our annual Chili Cook-off --- less than two weeks away! We now have fliers to help spread the word and tickets to sell, and we need volunteers, cooks to provide chilis and soups, desserts, silent auction and raffle items, and more fun ideas! Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help.
Community Events this week:
Monday, November 20th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Missouri Rural Memories." Carolyn Paul Branch and Alan Easley, both expert storytellers, have written memoirs about their lives in rural Callaway and Boone counties. Branch’s new book, Snakes in the Kitchen, describes her 1950s childhood growing up poor, living close to the railroad tracks and the Missouri River. Easley’s new book, It Sure ‘Nuff Happened: I Was There includes stories of family, neighbors and farm life in the country. Their books will be available for purchase and signing. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Jane" (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!
The work of tending and weeding burgeoning plants reminds us of the work to be done if we are to have abundance --- or the just world we hope for.
The plenty that comes in when the fruit is ripe reminds us of the sacredness of giving and sharing, and the challenges of letting go and of distributing the bounty equitably.
Finally, as harvest gives way to winter, comes the seed-saving time, when we decide what to care for and spend our energy and resources carrying into the future, and what to (perhaps painfully) let go of. We can't know whether our choices will turn out the way we hope, Rev. Nancy reminded us, so this process calls for deep faith, but through it we can participate in the abundance of the world.
Next Sunday, November 26th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Kurt Groner
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Bread Communion
Message: "Listening to the Abundance Within", Alexis Engelbrecht.
November and December can be incredibly busy months with an abundance of expectations and tasks. This service is designed to provide opportunities for quiet reflection and an invitation to, in the words of a Quaker saying, "let your life speak". All are invited to break bread together after the postlude.
If you would like to bring a loaf of bread to be part of the bread communion table, you are welcome to do so. In an effort to help things run smoothly, please observe the following:
- Cut your bread in advance in slices or serving size squares.
- Clearly write the type of bread you have with its ingredients (this will help people with allergies and food sensitivities).
- Take your bread and plate home with you when you leave - please do not leave anything behind.
Questions may be directed toward Alexis ([email protected])
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 --- "Abundance and Maker's Space"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We have now begun the annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for ways to donate.
Our Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Paper and electronic copies are available on request. Please remember, updates can be submitted to the administrator, Laura Gilkey, at any time.
This Thursday, November 23rd at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, November 24th is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Contact Jim and Joanna Babb if you would like to help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving starts at 5 pm, please arrive early to help prepare.
Later this Friday evening at 6 pm, Citizens for Peace present their monthly documentary film. This month's selection: "Body of War." Contact Betty Cooper.
Coming Monday, November 28th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
And, coming Saturday December 2nd is our annual Chili Cook-off --- less than two weeks away! We now have fliers to help spread the word and tickets to sell, and we need volunteers, cooks to provide chilis and soups, desserts, silent auction and raffle items, and more fun ideas! Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help.
Community Events this week:
Monday, November 20th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Missouri Rural Memories." Carolyn Paul Branch and Alan Easley, both expert storytellers, have written memoirs about their lives in rural Callaway and Boone counties. Branch’s new book, Snakes in the Kitchen, describes her 1950s childhood growing up poor, living close to the railroad tracks and the Missouri River. Easley’s new book, It Sure ‘Nuff Happened: I Was There includes stories of family, neighbors and farm life in the country. Their books will be available for purchase and signing. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Jane" (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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