Sunday morning, Rev. Mike began exploring our Soul Matters theme for May: "Healing." We can clearly see pain as a sign that change is needed, but often the change we want is a "cure" --- something that will simply make the pain go away without remaking us. But Rev. Mike asked us to look beyond "cure" into "healing" --- the sometimes-painful move toward wholeness. "Healing" is always possible, he said, even when the "cures" we crave are impossible or counterproductive. He offered these signposts: honesty to face the need for change, clearly and heartfully seeing our own pain and that of others, and opening ourselves to the mystery and the journey --- because healing can't be forced but must be welcomed. Finally, he asked us to embrace kindness where we find it and to give it when we can along our healing journeys.
Next Sunday, May 14th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Artist's Way," Kurt Groner
A seminar based on the book by Julia Cameron.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "White Supremacy Teach-In," Katherine Connor and Sharon Morgan
Using materials provided by the Black Lives of UU, Katherine Connor and Sharon Morgan will lead this important service that will provide information regarding changes taking place within the Unitarian Universalist Association and the awakening and new practices that UU congregations are being encouraged take in order to truly be inclusive and live out our values. Join us as we join hundreds of UU churches across the country in a willingness to go deeper and do better, because "our faith takes racism seriously, especially within our own walls" (http://www.blacklivesuu.com/teach-in-resources/).
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 News and Events this week:
We are planning to hold our annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 3rd. Please begin looking around for gently-used items to donate --- although this year we’re asking for no adult clothing, please (kids' clothing is welcome and appreciated). If you're interested in helping, please contact Bob Antweiler or Lisa Sanning.
We are still in our Annual Pledge Drive. See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back of the sanctuary.
Monday, May 8th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month’s topic: "Being Muslim in the US," with speakers Ahsen Kayani and Nasruddeen Al-Awwaal. This lecture presented in cooperation with Capital Area Interfaith Alliance. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, May 11th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, May 12th at 7 pm is the regular time for the Reader's Eye Film Group to meet in our building. The group is currently searching for a new organizer. Contact Cinthy Wilcox for meeting status and more information.
Our annual business meeting is coming later this month, on May 28th. For more information see the May Newsletter.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, May 9th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library upstairs in the Storyhour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (Thursday only) and "Frantz" (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, May 14th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Artist's Way," Kurt Groner
A seminar based on the book by Julia Cameron.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "White Supremacy Teach-In," Katherine Connor and Sharon Morgan
Using materials provided by the Black Lives of UU, Katherine Connor and Sharon Morgan will lead this important service that will provide information regarding changes taking place within the Unitarian Universalist Association and the awakening and new practices that UU congregations are being encouraged take in order to truly be inclusive and live out our values. Join us as we join hundreds of UU churches across the country in a willingness to go deeper and do better, because "our faith takes racism seriously, especially within our own walls" (http://www.blacklivesuu.com/teach-in-resources/).
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 News and Events this week:
We are planning to hold our annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 3rd. Please begin looking around for gently-used items to donate --- although this year we’re asking for no adult clothing, please (kids' clothing is welcome and appreciated). If you're interested in helping, please contact Bob Antweiler or Lisa Sanning.
We are still in our Annual Pledge Drive. See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back of the sanctuary.
Monday, May 8th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month’s topic: "Being Muslim in the US," with speakers Ahsen Kayani and Nasruddeen Al-Awwaal. This lecture presented in cooperation with Capital Area Interfaith Alliance. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, May 11th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, May 12th at 7 pm is the regular time for the Reader's Eye Film Group to meet in our building. The group is currently searching for a new organizer. Contact Cinthy Wilcox for meeting status and more information.
Our annual business meeting is coming later this month, on May 28th. For more information see the May Newsletter.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, May 9th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library upstairs in the Storyhour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" (Thursday only) and "Frantz" (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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