Sunday morning, we had a special service to honor Influential Women, both the women whose names are in the history books, and those whose names aren't famous but are special in our hearts.
We remembered the roles women played in the history of our Unitarian Universalist faith. Patt Behler told us in particular about Sophia Lyon Fahs, who shaped UU Religious Education. You can learn more about her in this UU World article: uuworld.org/articles/sophia-lyon-fahs-revolutionary-educator
Those attending also had a chance to name the influential women in their lives and the ways in which those women had inspired them, each person choosing a hand-crafted flower in honor of those women. In the end we had a never-wilting bouquet to symbolize how the "seeds" those women planted have grown and blossomed in our lives.
Other tributes took the form of pictures and writings which will remain on display through next Sunday. Please have a look and talk with your fellow members and friends about what they've shared!
Next Sunday, June 5th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Psychology of Radicalization," Frank Rycyk
U.S. District Judge Michael Davis has recruited a researcher from Germany to evaluate a group of young Somali-American men who attempted to travel overseas to join "Islamic State."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "If God is known only by symbol or metaphor, is God still God?," Rev. Mike Adamek
When a literary artist uses a concrete or perceptible thing to suggest something abstract and not clearly defined, she is using symbolism. A symbol implies rather than explicitly states meaning which means that symbolism is a comparison of two things, only one of which is clearly stated. Is this not an essential component to any definition of God? What good is a map if it is never the territory, never a walk through the garden?
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 June Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request.
The UUFJC board is requesting special donations to invest in our Fellowship's growth this year with child care, leadership development, and other initiatives. For more information or to donate please contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
Next Sunday, June 5th, the “Fluent in Faith” Book Group meets at 2 pm. For location and more information, see Alexis Engelbrecht.
Friday, June 10th from 1-8 pm and Saturday, June 11th from 9 am - 4 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City is offering free Advocacy and Action Training. For more information, e-mail [email protected], or call 573-301-0792.
And our annual Rummage Sale is coming Saturday, June 18th. If you have big-ticket items you'd like to donate, please contact Frank Rycyk so he can organize publicity. If you have other questions about the Rummage Sale, if you'd like to donate or volunteer, contact Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
The Relay for Life begins at the Fairgrounds this Friday, June 4th at 6 pm, and continues into the night until 2 am on Saturday. UUFJC is not fielding a team this year, but Patt Behler is accepting donations and luminaria sponsorships.
Also Friday evening, at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents its First Friday Film: "Bridge of Spies." Tom Hanks stars as James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near impossible mission—to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. Inspired by true events, this film was nominated for six Academy Awards. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Rio, I Love You" (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!
We remembered the roles women played in the history of our Unitarian Universalist faith. Patt Behler told us in particular about Sophia Lyon Fahs, who shaped UU Religious Education. You can learn more about her in this UU World article: uuworld.org/articles/sophia-lyon-fahs-revolutionary-educator
Those attending also had a chance to name the influential women in their lives and the ways in which those women had inspired them, each person choosing a hand-crafted flower in honor of those women. In the end we had a never-wilting bouquet to symbolize how the "seeds" those women planted have grown and blossomed in our lives.
Other tributes took the form of pictures and writings which will remain on display through next Sunday. Please have a look and talk with your fellow members and friends about what they've shared!
Next Sunday, June 5th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Psychology of Radicalization," Frank Rycyk
U.S. District Judge Michael Davis has recruited a researcher from Germany to evaluate a group of young Somali-American men who attempted to travel overseas to join "Islamic State."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "If God is known only by symbol or metaphor, is God still God?," Rev. Mike Adamek
When a literary artist uses a concrete or perceptible thing to suggest something abstract and not clearly defined, she is using symbolism. A symbol implies rather than explicitly states meaning which means that symbolism is a comparison of two things, only one of which is clearly stated. Is this not an essential component to any definition of God? What good is a map if it is never the territory, never a walk through the garden?
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 June Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request.
The UUFJC board is requesting special donations to invest in our Fellowship's growth this year with child care, leadership development, and other initiatives. For more information or to donate please contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
Next Sunday, June 5th, the “Fluent in Faith” Book Group meets at 2 pm. For location and more information, see Alexis Engelbrecht.
Friday, June 10th from 1-8 pm and Saturday, June 11th from 9 am - 4 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City is offering free Advocacy and Action Training. For more information, e-mail [email protected], or call 573-301-0792.
And our annual Rummage Sale is coming Saturday, June 18th. If you have big-ticket items you'd like to donate, please contact Frank Rycyk so he can organize publicity. If you have other questions about the Rummage Sale, if you'd like to donate or volunteer, contact Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
The Relay for Life begins at the Fairgrounds this Friday, June 4th at 6 pm, and continues into the night until 2 am on Saturday. UUFJC is not fielding a team this year, but Patt Behler is accepting donations and luminaria sponsorships.
Also Friday evening, at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents its First Friday Film: "Bridge of Spies." Tom Hanks stars as James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near impossible mission—to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. Inspired by true events, this film was nominated for six Academy Awards. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Rio, I Love You" (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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