This morning, we continued exploring our monthly theme of Resilience with reflections on part of what we're up against. We shared a sermon that Rev. Marlin Lavanhar of All Souls Unitarian in Tulsa, Oklahoma gave in 2016, in the wake of a police killing of a black member of the Tulsa community. Lavanhar discussed the many destructive ways in which racism is embedded in our society; not for nothing has it been called the USA's "Original Sin." Moving away from it requires more than just changes in laws, it requires slower and more arduous changes in culture and in hearts, including our own. Lavanhar suggested that if we recognize the wave of change that is happening in our time, if we don't vilify those who disagree but focus on learning, re-wiring, and healing together, we can lift our tragic losses into sacredness and move toward new life, toward the shape of justice.
If you missed it (or would like to hear it again), you can view the sermon online (Warning: the video contains disturbing images of racist violence.)
We also continued this year's Guest At Your Table program in support of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. This week, Alicia White highlighted indigenous women activists from low-lying island countries. The UUSC is supporting their work for climate justice as their homes are threatened with destruction. For more information, take one of the Guest At Your Table booklets available at the Fellowship or visit UUSC.org.
Next Sunday, February 16th:
March News Due.
Please submit your items for our March newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Nuclear Energy," Marvin Feldman
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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 --- "Finding Resilience through Our Humor"
"This I Believe" Small Group - 2 pm.
This month's theme: "Resilience." Contact Alexis at [email protected].
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Many thanks to everyone who helped with and attended our annual Chili Supper yesterday evening! Thanks especially to organizers Bob Antweiler, Alberta Mobley, and Alicia White. Congratulations to champion chefs Stu Dunkel and Tim Mobley. Early estimates are that we raised over $1,000 to support our Fellowship, so thanks again to everyone!
We are still looking for people to help continue our monthly Salvation Army meals, which resume this month. If you can help provide and serve food for those in need, please contact Rick Andris or Bob Antweiler.
This Thursday, February 13th, the local chapter of the American Association of University Women meets in our building. This month's presenter: Christine Nobbe, Director of Gifted Education, DESE. Free and open to the public. Contact Charlotte Parsons.
Next Sunday, February 16th, our Worship Service Committee meets 6 pm. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, contact our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, February 11th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an Author Talk with NiNi Harris. NiNi Harris has researched and written 14 books on St. Louis history and architecture. She will discuss This Used to be St. Louis, taking a look at the layered history of the city from the French colonial era and the Civil War to the waves of immigrants who came to the state from all over the world and the great migration from the South that brought rural African Americans and whites to the city. St. Louis’s distinctive ethnic neighborhoods, its architectural and cultural heritage, its entrepreneurial spirit, and its many industries and businesses all contributed to the texture of this major U.S. city. Her book will be available for sale and signing after the program. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Wednesday, February 12th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "Reel Life Cinema: GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II." This documentary tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish men and women who served in World War II—as active participants in the fight against Hitler, bigotry and intolerance. Jewish Americans fought on two fronts: for America and for Jews worldwide. Like all Americans, they fought against fascism, but they also fought on a more personal fight—to save their brethren in Europe. In the midst of it all, they battled anti-Semitism within the ranks of the U.S. military, facing slurs and violence from their fellow service members. The film features interviews with WWII veterans including Mel Brooks, Bea Cohen and Carl Reiner. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Fantastic Fungi" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week!
If you missed it (or would like to hear it again), you can view the sermon online (Warning: the video contains disturbing images of racist violence.)
We also continued this year's Guest At Your Table program in support of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. This week, Alicia White highlighted indigenous women activists from low-lying island countries. The UUSC is supporting their work for climate justice as their homes are threatened with destruction. For more information, take one of the Guest At Your Table booklets available at the Fellowship or visit UUSC.org.
Next Sunday, February 16th:
March News Due.
Please submit your items for our March newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Nuclear Energy," Marvin Feldman
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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 --- "Finding Resilience through Our Humor"
"This I Believe" Small Group - 2 pm.
This month's theme: "Resilience." Contact Alexis at [email protected].
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Many thanks to everyone who helped with and attended our annual Chili Supper yesterday evening! Thanks especially to organizers Bob Antweiler, Alberta Mobley, and Alicia White. Congratulations to champion chefs Stu Dunkel and Tim Mobley. Early estimates are that we raised over $1,000 to support our Fellowship, so thanks again to everyone!
We are still looking for people to help continue our monthly Salvation Army meals, which resume this month. If you can help provide and serve food for those in need, please contact Rick Andris or Bob Antweiler.
This Thursday, February 13th, the local chapter of the American Association of University Women meets in our building. This month's presenter: Christine Nobbe, Director of Gifted Education, DESE. Free and open to the public. Contact Charlotte Parsons.
Next Sunday, February 16th, our Worship Service Committee meets 6 pm. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, contact our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, February 11th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an Author Talk with NiNi Harris. NiNi Harris has researched and written 14 books on St. Louis history and architecture. She will discuss This Used to be St. Louis, taking a look at the layered history of the city from the French colonial era and the Civil War to the waves of immigrants who came to the state from all over the world and the great migration from the South that brought rural African Americans and whites to the city. St. Louis’s distinctive ethnic neighborhoods, its architectural and cultural heritage, its entrepreneurial spirit, and its many industries and businesses all contributed to the texture of this major U.S. city. Her book will be available for sale and signing after the program. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Wednesday, February 12th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "Reel Life Cinema: GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II." This documentary tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish men and women who served in World War II—as active participants in the fight against Hitler, bigotry and intolerance. Jewish Americans fought on two fronts: for America and for Jews worldwide. Like all Americans, they fought against fascism, but they also fought on a more personal fight—to save their brethren in Europe. In the midst of it all, they battled anti-Semitism within the ranks of the U.S. military, facing slurs and violence from their fellow service members. The film features interviews with WWII veterans including Mel Brooks, Bea Cohen and Carl Reiner. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Fantastic Fungi" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week!
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