Sunday morning we celebrated a late Father's Day with a service honoring the Influential Men in our lives. We created a display, sharing the names of men who had inspired us, and some members and friends also posted pictures and written tributes.
Three members also shared reflection on men who influenced them. Patt Behler shared the many lessons she had learned from her father. Jim Babb shared the inspiration he'd gained both from friends he'd worked with and from men in public life. Alexis Engelbrecht shared how her life had been shaped by two men: one whose writings gave her inner strength, and another whose friendship taught her about love and connection.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the service. The display we made and the pictures and written tributes will stay up until after services next Sunday.
Next Sunday, July 3rd:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Can a Third Party Succeed?," Frank Rycyk
Greg Orman, in his book, "A Declaration of Independents," states, "Polls show that 60% of US adults think that the two parties do such a poor job that an alternative is needed."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "What Fosters a Sustainable Democracy?," Rev. Mike Adamek
Liberty and Equality are the roots of a thriving American Democracy. These ideals often conflict, but they have always been present in our history. While they have always been present they have not always been dominant. Some, like the No Nothings in the 1850s, would have us chop down the Tree of Liberty and fashion it into a Fortress America. This process always focuses on ethnicity/race and religion first. The future of our democracy depends on it thriving as a living organism and not as a dead target.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The July newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request.
We need drivers who can give rides to services once a month to members and friends who need them. This is an important part of being a welcoming Fellowship, and some of our current volunteer drivers have had situations come up where they could use a break. Please contact Bob Antweiler if you can help!
We also need Adult Forum leaders for July 10th and July 17th. Please contact Laura Gilkey.
Monday, June 27th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. This month's focus is "Faces of Hunger in Missouri: Who, Why, and How we are Called to Resond." The presenters will be a representative from the Samaritan Center and Jeanette Mott Oxford from Empower Missouri.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, June 28th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Nonfiction at Noon" in the Library Annex. Discussion title: The Optimistic Environmentalist: Progressing Toward a Greener Future by David R. Boyd. This title highlights environmental success stories from the past 50 years and the progress being made on contemporary challenges. Copies are available. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, July 1st at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their First Friday Film: "The Intern," starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Jaws" (Tuesday only), "Singing in the Rain" (Sunday only), and the 2016 Sundance Shorts Tour (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). For showtimes and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
Service Committee
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Social Action
Community Events
Have a great week!
Three members also shared reflection on men who influenced them. Patt Behler shared the many lessons she had learned from her father. Jim Babb shared the inspiration he'd gained both from friends he'd worked with and from men in public life. Alexis Engelbrecht shared how her life had been shaped by two men: one whose writings gave her inner strength, and another whose friendship taught her about love and connection.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the service. The display we made and the pictures and written tributes will stay up until after services next Sunday.
Next Sunday, July 3rd:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Can a Third Party Succeed?," Frank Rycyk
Greg Orman, in his book, "A Declaration of Independents," states, "Polls show that 60% of US adults think that the two parties do such a poor job that an alternative is needed."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "What Fosters a Sustainable Democracy?," Rev. Mike Adamek
Liberty and Equality are the roots of a thriving American Democracy. These ideals often conflict, but they have always been present in our history. While they have always been present they have not always been dominant. Some, like the No Nothings in the 1850s, would have us chop down the Tree of Liberty and fashion it into a Fortress America. This process always focuses on ethnicity/race and religion first. The future of our democracy depends on it thriving as a living organism and not as a dead target.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The July newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request.
We need drivers who can give rides to services once a month to members and friends who need them. This is an important part of being a welcoming Fellowship, and some of our current volunteer drivers have had situations come up where they could use a break. Please contact Bob Antweiler if you can help!
We also need Adult Forum leaders for July 10th and July 17th. Please contact Laura Gilkey.
Monday, June 27th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. This month's focus is "Faces of Hunger in Missouri: Who, Why, and How we are Called to Resond." The presenters will be a representative from the Samaritan Center and Jeanette Mott Oxford from Empower Missouri.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, June 28th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts "Nonfiction at Noon" in the Library Annex. Discussion title: The Optimistic Environmentalist: Progressing Toward a Greener Future by David R. Boyd. This title highlights environmental success stories from the past 50 years and the progress being made on contemporary challenges. Copies are available. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, July 1st at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their First Friday Film: "The Intern," starring Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Jaws" (Tuesday only), "Singing in the Rain" (Sunday only), and the 2016 Sundance Shorts Tour (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). For showtimes and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
Service Committee
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Social Action
Community Events
Have a great week!
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