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This Sunday, Dr. Cliff Cain of Westminster College joined us to conclude our month on Vision with the connection between how we envision people and things and how we treat them. Many, perhaps all instances of violence, war, and oppression are supported by certain visions of their targets: blacks as of inferior intellect, Native Americans as savages, women as dependent and irrational --- the list goes on and on. Even the Earth itself; when we envision it as a mere object, a resource for our use, we abuse our web of life in unsustainable ways. Cliff Cain offered hope, however, that spiritual traditions can create positive change by shifting visions of the world from kingship to kinship, conquest to befriending, and more. The power to shape and instill vision is a vital one, because, as Dr. Cain emphasized, how you see influences or even determines how you will act.
Next Sunday, October 7th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Empower Missouri," Heidi Lucas & Joy Ledbetter
The mission and work of Empower Missouri will be discussed. A part of the mission statement is: Empower Missouri advocates for the well-being of all Missourians through civic leadership, education and research. Lucas and Ledbetter will tell us how they do it.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Sanctuary for Me and Mine, All Others Take a Hike," Rev. Mike Adamek
A Rational Egoist believes all rational persons should base all their actions on one fundamental principle, “Only do that which is in your best interest.” If you don’t you are either stupid or naive. Others may be Group Egoists, who believe you should be willing to sacrifice your personal best interest for what is best for your group. This group is limited to only the people who are like you in some crucial way. This sermon will address the changing nature of sanctuary and how egoism has warped its value.
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 --- "Sanctuary as a Place of Worship"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The October newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the wall box near our coat rack. Electronic copies are available at the links above and will be available through our website tomorrow.
This Thursday, October 4th, the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America meets in our building at 7 pm. Contact Susan Randolph.
This Friday, October 5th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
Coming Monday, October 8th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month: "The Preacher, the Politicians, and the Post Dispatch: The Great Baking Powder Scandal," with Bob Priddy, author, retired Missouri Net News Director, and president of the State Historical Society of Missouri. For more information about our Lecture Series, contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Our third Covenant-Making Session is set for Friday, October 12th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Please contact Katherine Connor if you plan to attend, if you need another date, or if you have any questions: [email protected]
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, October 2nd at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "The Great American Read: Villains and Monsters." What do our favorite books about villains, monsters, and evil forces tell us about ourselves and our dark impulses? This program examines evil characters in our favorite novels and features authors who have created some of our best-loved villains. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Blaze" (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!
Newsletter
Calendar
This Sunday, Dr. Cliff Cain of Westminster College joined us to conclude our month on Vision with the connection between how we envision people and things and how we treat them. Many, perhaps all instances of violence, war, and oppression are supported by certain visions of their targets: blacks as of inferior intellect, Native Americans as savages, women as dependent and irrational --- the list goes on and on. Even the Earth itself; when we envision it as a mere object, a resource for our use, we abuse our web of life in unsustainable ways. Cliff Cain offered hope, however, that spiritual traditions can create positive change by shifting visions of the world from kingship to kinship, conquest to befriending, and more. The power to shape and instill vision is a vital one, because, as Dr. Cain emphasized, how you see influences or even determines how you will act.
Next Sunday, October 7th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Empower Missouri," Heidi Lucas & Joy Ledbetter
The mission and work of Empower Missouri will be discussed. A part of the mission statement is: Empower Missouri advocates for the well-being of all Missourians through civic leadership, education and research. Lucas and Ledbetter will tell us how they do it.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Sanctuary for Me and Mine, All Others Take a Hike," Rev. Mike Adamek
A Rational Egoist believes all rational persons should base all their actions on one fundamental principle, “Only do that which is in your best interest.” If you don’t you are either stupid or naive. Others may be Group Egoists, who believe you should be willing to sacrifice your personal best interest for what is best for your group. This group is limited to only the people who are like you in some crucial way. This sermon will address the changing nature of sanctuary and how egoism has warped its value.
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 --- "Sanctuary as a Place of Worship"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The October newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the wall box near our coat rack. Electronic copies are available at the links above and will be available through our website tomorrow.
This Thursday, October 4th, the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America meets in our building at 7 pm. Contact Susan Randolph.
This Friday, October 5th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
Coming Monday, October 8th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month: "The Preacher, the Politicians, and the Post Dispatch: The Great Baking Powder Scandal," with Bob Priddy, author, retired Missouri Net News Director, and president of the State Historical Society of Missouri. For more information about our Lecture Series, contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Our third Covenant-Making Session is set for Friday, October 12th from 5:30 to 7 pm. Please contact Katherine Connor if you plan to attend, if you need another date, or if you have any questions: [email protected]
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, October 2nd at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "The Great American Read: Villains and Monsters." What do our favorite books about villains, monsters, and evil forces tell us about ourselves and our dark impulses? This program examines evil characters in our favorite novels and features authors who have created some of our best-loved villains. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Blaze" (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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