This morning, Sultan Ahmad visited our Fellowship to talk about the looming ecological crisis from an Islamic point of view. While Ahmad's interpretation of Islam --- like common interpretations of Christianity --- sees humankind set apart as the greatest of God's creation and given Nature for the purposes of human wellbeing, he sees this as a great responsibility. According to the Holy Koran, God created the Earth with all its elements "in due proportion," in a balance which humans should not upset. Elsewhere the Koran urges, "And do not do mischief on the earth, after it has been set in order." Diverse faiths as well as reason call people around the world to treat our interconnected web of life with respect rather than mischief.
Next Sunday, May 17th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Topic TBA, Gale Fuller
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Service: UUFJC Annual Business Meeting
We will approve a new budget, elect next year's Board, and more. For the meeting agenda, see the May Newsletter (available on request). If you cannot be at the meeting, you can select someone to vote on your behalf; contact Laura Gilkey for a Proxy Voting form.
Plus Children's RE with Ted Koenig; Aide Needed!
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We need RE volunteers! Summer is coming, when the RE lessons are Teacher's Choice. Do you have something special to share with our children: a skill, a craft project, a favorite story? Or could you be an aide and just be there for the teacher and kids? Volunteers are especially needed for May 24th and 31st. Contact Barb Koenig.
We also need volunteers for next year's Nominating Committee. You'll have a whole year to find just 5 volunteers for our 2016 board --- how hard can it be? Joking aside, though, many thanks to the current Nominating Committee for their generous cat-herding work, and much appreciation to anyone who steps up to volunteer! Contact Kath Connor if you're willing to serve.
The Worship Service Committee meets tomorrow, Monday, May 11th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to come and share ideas for upcoming services. Contact Carol Bontempo.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, May 14th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Saturday, May 16th is our Spring Cleaning Day, starting at 9 am. We have various jobs to do both indoors and out, but it’ll be fast and fun if we all work together. Contact Kath Connor. Note: Saturday morning Yoga is canceled due to the Spring Cleaning.
Next Sunday, May 17th at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session. Free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, May 12th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meets at Missouri River Regional Library in the Art Gallery. Contact Betty Cooper.
Later Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm, our own Kim Connor will address the Evening Rotary Club at Grace Episcopal Church. Her subject: "The Role of the School Counselor." You are invited. For more information, contact Charlotte Parsons or Frank Rycyk.
Still later Tuesday evening at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL hosts Phil S. Dixon for a talk on "The Kansas City Monarchs in Our Home Town." Dixon, a founder and board member of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, will discuss the history of the Kansas City Monarchs and their connection to Jefferson City. He is doing a tribute tour and a goodwill visit to the cities where the Monarchs played games to present this team’s unique history. Dixon is the author of several books on baseball history including Wilber “Bullet” Rogan and the Kansas City Monarchs. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, May 14th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "Should I read the entire book, or is reading a review of the book enough for me?" Steve Weinberg, a nationally known book reviewer and author, will offer an inside look at the craft of book reviewing. The author of eight books, Weinberg’s current book under contract is a biography of Garry Trudeau, creator of “Doonesbury.” Contact Madeline Matson.
Relay for Life is coming, 6 pm Friday, June 5th until 2 am Satruday, June 6th at the JC Fairgrounds. UUFJC does not have a team this year, but some of our members are still joining in to support Cancer research, sufferers and survivors. Patt Behler will have signup sheets for Luminaria or to register for the relay, and she will also be looking for ideas for fundraising, so contact Patt if you can help!
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Welcome to Me" and "The Clouds of Sils Maria." For showtimes and more information visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
Next Sunday, May 17th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Topic TBA, Gale Fuller
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Service: UUFJC Annual Business Meeting
We will approve a new budget, elect next year's Board, and more. For the meeting agenda, see the May Newsletter (available on request). If you cannot be at the meeting, you can select someone to vote on your behalf; contact Laura Gilkey for a Proxy Voting form.
Plus Children's RE with Ted Koenig; Aide Needed!
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We need RE volunteers! Summer is coming, when the RE lessons are Teacher's Choice. Do you have something special to share with our children: a skill, a craft project, a favorite story? Or could you be an aide and just be there for the teacher and kids? Volunteers are especially needed for May 24th and 31st. Contact Barb Koenig.
We also need volunteers for next year's Nominating Committee. You'll have a whole year to find just 5 volunteers for our 2016 board --- how hard can it be? Joking aside, though, many thanks to the current Nominating Committee for their generous cat-herding work, and much appreciation to anyone who steps up to volunteer! Contact Kath Connor if you're willing to serve.
The Worship Service Committee meets tomorrow, Monday, May 11th at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to come and share ideas for upcoming services. Contact Carol Bontempo.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, May 14th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Saturday, May 16th is our Spring Cleaning Day, starting at 9 am. We have various jobs to do both indoors and out, but it’ll be fast and fun if we all work together. Contact Kath Connor. Note: Saturday morning Yoga is canceled due to the Spring Cleaning.
Next Sunday, May 17th at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session. Free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, May 12th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meets at Missouri River Regional Library in the Art Gallery. Contact Betty Cooper.
Later Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm, our own Kim Connor will address the Evening Rotary Club at Grace Episcopal Church. Her subject: "The Role of the School Counselor." You are invited. For more information, contact Charlotte Parsons or Frank Rycyk.
Still later Tuesday evening at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL hosts Phil S. Dixon for a talk on "The Kansas City Monarchs in Our Home Town." Dixon, a founder and board member of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, will discuss the history of the Kansas City Monarchs and their connection to Jefferson City. He is doing a tribute tour and a goodwill visit to the cities where the Monarchs played games to present this team’s unique history. Dixon is the author of several books on baseball history including Wilber “Bullet” Rogan and the Kansas City Monarchs. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, May 14th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "Should I read the entire book, or is reading a review of the book enough for me?" Steve Weinberg, a nationally known book reviewer and author, will offer an inside look at the craft of book reviewing. The author of eight books, Weinberg’s current book under contract is a biography of Garry Trudeau, creator of “Doonesbury.” Contact Madeline Matson.
Relay for Life is coming, 6 pm Friday, June 5th until 2 am Satruday, June 6th at the JC Fairgrounds. UUFJC does not have a team this year, but some of our members are still joining in to support Cancer research, sufferers and survivors. Patt Behler will have signup sheets for Luminaria or to register for the relay, and she will also be looking for ideas for fundraising, so contact Patt if you can help!
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Welcome to Me" and "The Clouds of Sils Maria." For showtimes and more information visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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