Sunday morning we began exploring our Soul Matters theme for November: Blessing. Rev. Mike explored various things that "blessing" can mean. In our culture today, the meaning has shifted from a special favor a deity might bestow on their chosen people into simply a good thing that happens to you, but it's still not as simple as "counting your blessings." Trying to force an "attitude of gratitude" when we still perceive blessings as scarce in our own lives only leads to burnout. Rev. Mike called us to open ourselves to receive the things that come to us that we don't earn and can never repay, that make our lives wider, fuller, and deeper, until blessings overflow and we can't help but share with others.
Question to contemplate: Do you believe you are a blessing?
Next Sunday, November 13th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Blessings and Challenges," Laura Gilkey
We will view and discuss an episode of the Japanese animated series "Natsume's Book of Friends" (in Japanese with English subtitles). As the story demonstrates, sometimes blessings are challenging to accept, and sometimes challenges are blessings to accept. (You can view the episode online, or read a transcription with explanatory notes.)
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Evocation: the language of Blessing," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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 Membership Committee urgently needs volunteers willing to provide rides to members and friends on Sunday mornings, as one of our usual drivers, Patt Behler, can’t do it right now. If you can help, please contact Bob Antweiler.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, November 10th at 7 pm.
This Friday, November 11th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader’s Eye Film. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, November 13th at 1:30 pm is the last meeting of our “Examining Whiteness” Anti-Racism Workshop. Contact Katherine Connor and Sharon Morgan.
Then coming on Monday, November 14th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, David H. Welch will speak on “The Origins and Thoughts Behind Sexual Harassment Training in The Missouri House of Representatives.” Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
Monday, November 7th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "A REAL Beginner’s Guide to the Use of DNA in Genealogical Research." Debbie Furnell, professional genealogist and conference chair for the Missouri State Genealogical Association, will discuss the three testing companies, types of tests and their limitations, DNA from ancestors, a case study, and resources including books, newsletters and blogs. Contact Madeline Matson.
Tuesday, November 8th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at MRRL in the Storyhour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Harry & The Snowman" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and a Disney Sing-Along (Saturday only). 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!
Question to contemplate: Do you believe you are a blessing?
Next Sunday, November 13th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Blessings and Challenges," Laura Gilkey
We will view and discuss an episode of the Japanese animated series "Natsume's Book of Friends" (in Japanese with English subtitles). As the story demonstrates, sometimes blessings are challenging to accept, and sometimes challenges are blessings to accept. (You can view the episode online, or read a transcription with explanatory notes.)
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Evocation: the language of Blessing," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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 Membership Committee urgently needs volunteers willing to provide rides to members and friends on Sunday mornings, as one of our usual drivers, Patt Behler, can’t do it right now. If you can help, please contact Bob Antweiler.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, November 10th at 7 pm.
This Friday, November 11th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader’s Eye Film. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, November 13th at 1:30 pm is the last meeting of our “Examining Whiteness” Anti-Racism Workshop. Contact Katherine Connor and Sharon Morgan.
Then coming on Monday, November 14th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, David H. Welch will speak on “The Origins and Thoughts Behind Sexual Harassment Training in The Missouri House of Representatives.” Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
Monday, November 7th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "A REAL Beginner’s Guide to the Use of DNA in Genealogical Research." Debbie Furnell, professional genealogist and conference chair for the Missouri State Genealogical Association, will discuss the three testing companies, types of tests and their limitations, DNA from ancestors, a case study, and resources including books, newsletters and blogs. Contact Madeline Matson.
Tuesday, November 8th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at MRRL in the Storyhour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Harry & The Snowman" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and a Disney Sing-Along (Saturday only). 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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