Our July Newsletter is now available to view or download:
UUFJC Newsletter, Flame on the Water July 2021
Sunday morning, we were invited to join Unitarian Universalists from all over our country and world as the UU Association wrapped up its annual General Assembly with a special online worship service. The service was led by the First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Members and clergy young and old offered reflections on how easily the times we live in can break our hearts, how we pray and hope for a brighter future, but praying and hoping is not enough. In the words of a reading by Theresa I Soto, "Everything is still on fire. ... In addition to living, it is clear that --- fire or not --- you must level-up in what it means to thrive." How can we level up beyond small dreams that only tinker with the lines that divide us? How can we level-up beyond paternalistic concern for the underprivileged to honor their self-chosen escapes into freedom and build a world they could happily return to? How can we level up beyond avoiding discomfort and into engaging with compassion and joy? Are we as a nation and as a faith ready to become who love calls us to be? What will be our next step into that new level of thriving?
The full service is now available to view on the UUA website: https://www.uua.org/ga/off-site/2021/sunday-worship
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service is now available to view online: https://youtu.be/cGngb7SjfJs
Next Sunday, July 4th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
In-person only this week, off-site:
"The Creative Process and the Artistic Mind," Penny Jarden
We will meet at the speaker's business, "The Art Gallery Studio" at 1014 Northeast Drive, within walking distance of our own building. Join us for our first-ever off-site forum!
Service - 10:30 am
"Art of the Possible: How to Keep or Give Away Democracy," Rev. Mike Adamek
In this Bicentennial Year for the State of Missouri, I want to look to the past and present attempts in our state and in our nation to give democracy away. It has not happened yet because we are a nation of laws and customs. Both were under attack in our history, by both nativists and progressives and both are currently under attack today from factions from the political right and left for what they consider the very best of reasons.
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
All are currently welcome to attend services in person at our building and watch our Zoom service together. Vaccinations or masks are required.
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
Online services will also include an opportunity to share Joys and Concerns via text chat.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
For accessibility and convenience, we now have an option to donate to our Fellowship online through PayPal: Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
Results are in from our Rummage Sale, and we have made $930 so far, with eBay sales still to come. Many thanks to everyone who donated and volunteered to make the sale a success!
Note: If you have any items you are considering donating to the fellowship, please contact a board member to discuss the possibility. This prevents problems with items suddenly appearing in the building and people having to figure out what to do with them, including possibly discarding them. Thank you,
We have a text-message list to send reminders about our upcoming Zoom events to those who wish to receive them on their mobile phones. If you would like to be included, contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
Community Pantry update: due to concerns regarding heat and food safety, we will not have any canned goods in the pantry until September 1. All canned goods with an expiration date prior to September were donated to Building Community Bridges. We will still stock our pantry this summer with other non-perishable items. Donation Ideas: hot or cold cereal, grits, pasta, snacks, salt and pepper, boxed side dishes, crackers, shampoo & conditioner, shower sponges, body wash, dish detergent and dish towels, family tea bags, coffee, etc. For more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn at [email protected]. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
Alberta Mobley is now offering chair yoga classes Tuesdays at 9 am in our building to those who are fully vaccinated against covid-19. Donations requested. Contact Alberta for more information.
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
On Fridays at 1 pm, Robin Duple of the UU Church of Columbia hosts a weekly Zoom get-together for crafters and creators of all stripes and has invited UUFJC members and friends to join in. For more information, visit the UUCC website: https://uucomo.org/event/crafting-club-online-weekly/all/
Resuming this Saturday, July 3rd, Jan Harcourt is offering Gentle Yoga classes at our building Saturday mornings at 11 am. Vaccinations required. Donations requested. Contact Jan for more information.
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm; and Sundays starting at 7 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, July 1st is the scheduled monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Contact Susan Randolph for meeting information.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
UUFJC Newsletter, Flame on the Water July 2021
Sunday morning, we were invited to join Unitarian Universalists from all over our country and world as the UU Association wrapped up its annual General Assembly with a special online worship service. The service was led by the First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Members and clergy young and old offered reflections on how easily the times we live in can break our hearts, how we pray and hope for a brighter future, but praying and hoping is not enough. In the words of a reading by Theresa I Soto, "Everything is still on fire. ... In addition to living, it is clear that --- fire or not --- you must level-up in what it means to thrive." How can we level up beyond small dreams that only tinker with the lines that divide us? How can we level-up beyond paternalistic concern for the underprivileged to honor their self-chosen escapes into freedom and build a world they could happily return to? How can we level up beyond avoiding discomfort and into engaging with compassion and joy? Are we as a nation and as a faith ready to become who love calls us to be? What will be our next step into that new level of thriving?
The full service is now available to view on the UUA website: https://www.uua.org/ga/off-site/2021/sunday-worship
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service is now available to view online: https://youtu.be/cGngb7SjfJs
Next Sunday, July 4th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
In-person only this week, off-site:
"The Creative Process and the Artistic Mind," Penny Jarden
We will meet at the speaker's business, "The Art Gallery Studio" at 1014 Northeast Drive, within walking distance of our own building. Join us for our first-ever off-site forum!
Service - 10:30 am
"Art of the Possible: How to Keep or Give Away Democracy," Rev. Mike Adamek
In this Bicentennial Year for the State of Missouri, I want to look to the past and present attempts in our state and in our nation to give democracy away. It has not happened yet because we are a nation of laws and customs. Both were under attack in our history, by both nativists and progressives and both are currently under attack today from factions from the political right and left for what they consider the very best of reasons.
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
All are currently welcome to attend services in person at our building and watch our Zoom service together. Vaccinations or masks are required.
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
Online services will also include an opportunity to share Joys and Concerns via text chat.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
For accessibility and convenience, we now have an option to donate to our Fellowship online through PayPal: Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
Results are in from our Rummage Sale, and we have made $930 so far, with eBay sales still to come. Many thanks to everyone who donated and volunteered to make the sale a success!
Note: If you have any items you are considering donating to the fellowship, please contact a board member to discuss the possibility. This prevents problems with items suddenly appearing in the building and people having to figure out what to do with them, including possibly discarding them. Thank you,
We have a text-message list to send reminders about our upcoming Zoom events to those who wish to receive them on their mobile phones. If you would like to be included, contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
Community Pantry update: due to concerns regarding heat and food safety, we will not have any canned goods in the pantry until September 1. All canned goods with an expiration date prior to September were donated to Building Community Bridges. We will still stock our pantry this summer with other non-perishable items. Donation Ideas: hot or cold cereal, grits, pasta, snacks, salt and pepper, boxed side dishes, crackers, shampoo & conditioner, shower sponges, body wash, dish detergent and dish towels, family tea bags, coffee, etc. For more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn at [email protected]. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
Alberta Mobley is now offering chair yoga classes Tuesdays at 9 am in our building to those who are fully vaccinated against covid-19. Donations requested. Contact Alberta for more information.
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
On Fridays at 1 pm, Robin Duple of the UU Church of Columbia hosts a weekly Zoom get-together for crafters and creators of all stripes and has invited UUFJC members and friends to join in. For more information, visit the UUCC website: https://uucomo.org/event/crafting-club-online-weekly/all/
Resuming this Saturday, July 3rd, Jan Harcourt is offering Gentle Yoga classes at our building Saturday mornings at 11 am. Vaccinations required. Donations requested. Contact Jan for more information.
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm; and Sundays starting at 7 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, July 1st is the scheduled monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Contact Susan Randolph for meeting information.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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