This morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued our Monthly theme of "Journey" with reflections on the literal faith journey of pilgrimage. For UUs, if we're asked where we would go if we went on pilgrimage, we may have many different answers. For our Muslim neighbors, there is one clear answer: the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the Pillars of Islam. On that journey, believers retrace the steps of great prophets --- and also those of Hagar, a black woman, a slave, a single mother, the discarded concubine of Abraham in the shared scriptures of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. As UUs, we also walk in a path laid down by prophets and kings, and also by discarded people and martyrs. On our own faith journeys, Rev. Nancy encouraged us to remember and honor those in whose steps we walk --- even those whose paths we have rejected, for this too helps us find our way. And, she told us, look back; we too are making footprints for others to follow.
We also held our annual Election of Officers at today's service. Kim Connor was elected to succeed Gennifer Monteer as our Director of Religious Education; Kim will take over after our Annual Meeting, coming May 12th.
Our board otherwise remains unchanged:
President: Katherine Connor
Vice President: Lisa Sanning
Treasurer: Bob Antweiler
Secretary: Barb Koenig.
Thanks to Gennifer for her service, thanks to Kim for stepping up, and thanks to all our continuing board members for your commitment!
Next Sunday, March 24th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for our April newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail (uufjc1@gmail.com) or in writing.
Submissions for our Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Teaching Immigration," Warren Solomon
Warren will document how four different teaching methods can lead to varying results.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Stephen Carew
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 --- "Journey Beginnings"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are currently in our annual Pledge Drive. For all those who support our Fellowship, we thank you. Please, if you can, fill out a pledge form and estimate what you plan to give; this is a great help to us in planning. For Fair Share giving suggestions and pledge forms, please contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
We are also asking our members and friends to fill out a Time and Talent survey. If you would like a copy of the survey or have any questions, please contact Bob Antweiler.
Monday, March 18th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
This Friday, March 22nd is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Please see Roberta Dunkel if you can help provide or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
This Saturday, March 23rd, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers meet in our building from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, March 24th at 6 pm. If you would like to get involved in creating our Sunday services, please contact Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, March 18th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "American Dialects." As anyone who has traveled the state knows, Missouri is rich in dialect diversity. Missourians from different areas have distinct words, variable pronunciations, and even different grammatical usages. Some of these dialect features, such as the pronunciation of the state’s name, are well known, but many others go largely unnoticed. Dr. Matthew Gordon will explore variation within Missouri English and how the state fits within the larger dialect picture of American English. Dr. Gordon teaches courses in linguistics and the structure, dialects, and history of the English language at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is currently researching linguistic variations in Missouri. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Wedding Guest" (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!
We also held our annual Election of Officers at today's service. Kim Connor was elected to succeed Gennifer Monteer as our Director of Religious Education; Kim will take over after our Annual Meeting, coming May 12th.
Our board otherwise remains unchanged:
President: Katherine Connor
Vice President: Lisa Sanning
Treasurer: Bob Antweiler
Secretary: Barb Koenig.
Thanks to Gennifer for her service, thanks to Kim for stepping up, and thanks to all our continuing board members for your commitment!
Next Sunday, March 24th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for our April newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail (uufjc1@gmail.com) or in writing.
Submissions for our Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Teaching Immigration," Warren Solomon
Warren will document how four different teaching methods can lead to varying results.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Stephen Carew
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 --- "Journey Beginnings"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are currently in our annual Pledge Drive. For all those who support our Fellowship, we thank you. Please, if you can, fill out a pledge form and estimate what you plan to give; this is a great help to us in planning. For Fair Share giving suggestions and pledge forms, please contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
We are also asking our members and friends to fill out a Time and Talent survey. If you would like a copy of the survey or have any questions, please contact Bob Antweiler.
Monday, March 18th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
This Friday, March 22nd is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Please see Roberta Dunkel if you can help provide or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
This Saturday, March 23rd, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers meet in our building from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, March 24th at 6 pm. If you would like to get involved in creating our Sunday services, please contact Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, March 18th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "American Dialects." As anyone who has traveled the state knows, Missouri is rich in dialect diversity. Missourians from different areas have distinct words, variable pronunciations, and even different grammatical usages. Some of these dialect features, such as the pronunciation of the state’s name, are well known, but many others go largely unnoticed. Dr. Matthew Gordon will explore variation within Missouri English and how the state fits within the larger dialect picture of American English. Dr. Gordon teaches courses in linguistics and the structure, dialects, and history of the English language at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is currently researching linguistic variations in Missouri. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Wedding Guest" (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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