Sunday morning, we shared a message from our wider UU Community, delivered by Rev. Thom Belote at The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist last month. Rev. Thom opened with stories of runners in races who gave up victory to help other racers, even opponents, who had fallen or were in distress. Stories like this remind us of humanity's best, but it is all too easy to recall examples of humanity at its worst as well. So what are we to make of ourselves? Theologians have offered various answers over the centuries --- that humans are fallen and immoral and society should restrain us, that humans are malleable and society should seek to shape us for the best, that individual humans tend to be good but that social groups can corrupt us. More recently, liberation movements like Black Lives Matter, Feminism, Queer Liberation etc. argue that we are responsible for both our private and collective lives, and that we should struggle together to transform the worst of our humanity toward the best of our humanity. Like the runners who put kindness before victory, we can look at the rules we have been given and choose to put our higher principles above personal goals and victory over others. Rev. Thom reminded us that we can and should choose to run a different race.
The full service where Rev. Belote originally gave this sermon is available to view online (sermon begins at 27:30): https://youtu.be/eO9OMGLu8aY?t=1650
For those who would like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their message from this morning is also available to view online: https://youtu.be/NI0owyhesW4
Next Sunday, August 8th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Health and Nutrition Team," Erin Perry, Catholic Charities
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
Service - 10:30 am
"How We Heal," Members and Friends
This week's service will be led by Katherine Connor and feature reflections from UUFJC members and friends on our monthly theme of Healing.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94285041130
Meeting ID: 942 8504 1130
By Phone (US toll):
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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All are currently welcome to attend services in person at our building. Masks are required for those not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and strongly recommended for everyone. Free masks will be available if you do not have one.
Also note, we have been having technical difficulties with our Zoom services lately as we transition to a new system. We apologize for the shortcomings and appreciate your patience. If this is your preferred way to attend, please bear with us as we work out this next phase.
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
Adult Religious Education - 1:30 pm
Our Adult Religious Education series via Zoom, led by our RE Instructor Samantha Porter and based on a UUA Tapestry of Faith curriculum, “Building the World We Dream Of.”
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94705857006?pwd=VE4vTDdGM2hLYStFbkxwR3BwSDYvUT09
Meeting ID: 947 0585 7006
Passcode: 855322
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/au95w91Gf
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!
The UUFJC board has approved a new Covid-19 policy. Due to the recent surge in Missouri, masks are required at in-person services for those not fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and masks are strongly recommended for everyone. Free masks will be available if you do not have one. We are also trying to improve the distancing of our seating arrangement. For more details, contact our president, Rich Burdge.
Due to the rapidly changing Covid situation, I also encourage anyone planning to attend any of the below-listed events to check with your event organizers and confirm meeting status.
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]
Katherine Connor has been named as the new chair of our Social Action Committee. If you want to get involved in social action work with our Fellowship, contact Katherine: [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. We still need other nonperishable items, and we can also now accept small numbers of books, especially children's books. For more information, contact Katherine Connor at this time: [email protected]. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
Alberta Mobley is offering her own 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/
Jan Harcourt offers her own Gentle Yoga classes at our building Saturday mornings at 11 am to those who are fully vaccinated against covid-19. 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, August 5th at 7 pm is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Contact Susan Randolph for meeting location and more information.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
The full service where Rev. Belote originally gave this sermon is available to view online (sermon begins at 27:30): https://youtu.be/eO9OMGLu8aY?t=1650
For those who would like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their message from this morning is also available to view online: https://youtu.be/NI0owyhesW4
Next Sunday, August 8th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Health and Nutrition Team," Erin Perry, Catholic Charities
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98858741051?pwd=d3ZMbHJSL3NjMGMxZEM5N1VxUysxQT09
Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
Service - 10:30 am
"How We Heal," Members and Friends
This week's service will be led by Katherine Connor and feature reflections from UUFJC members and friends on our monthly theme of Healing.
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. Masks are required for those not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and strongly recommended for everyone. Free masks will be available if you do not have one.
Also note, we have been having technical difficulties with our Zoom services lately as we transition to a new system. We apologize for the shortcomings and appreciate your patience. If this is your preferred way to attend, please bear with us as we work out this next phase.
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
Adult Religious Education - 1:30 pm
Our Adult Religious Education series via Zoom, led by our RE Instructor Samantha Porter and based on a UUA Tapestry of Faith curriculum, “Building the World We Dream Of.”
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94705857006?pwd=VE4vTDdGM2hLYStFbkxwR3BwSDYvUT09
Meeting ID: 947 0585 7006
Passcode: 855322
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/au95w91Gf
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!
The UUFJC board has approved a new Covid-19 policy. Due to the recent surge in Missouri, masks are required at in-person services for those not fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and masks are strongly recommended for everyone. Free masks will be available if you do not have one. We are also trying to improve the distancing of our seating arrangement. For more details, contact our president, Rich Burdge.
Due to the rapidly changing Covid situation, I also encourage anyone planning to attend any of the below-listed events to check with your event organizers and confirm meeting status.
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]
Katherine Connor has been named as the new chair of our Social Action Committee. If you want to get involved in social action work with our Fellowship, contact Katherine: [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. We still need other nonperishable items, and we can also now accept small numbers of books, especially children's books. For more information, contact Katherine Connor at this time: [email protected]. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
Alberta Mobley is offering her own 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/
Jan Harcourt offers her own Gentle Yoga classes at our building Saturday mornings at 11 am to those who are fully vaccinated against covid-19. 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, August 5th at 7 pm is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Contact Susan Randolph for meeting location and more information.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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