Sunday morning, Rev. Mike began exploring our April Soul Matters theme of Transformation with the story of a great Unitarian minister, John Dietrich. Deitrich's theology transformed thoughout his life, leading him to become a pioneering Humanist who believed that the focus of faith should be on the development of humanity. The credo he was writing at the time of his death shows that his thoughts had transformed again in a more theist direction, but he still spoke of the need to look past our metaphorical ideas of god to the common spiritual ground that could bring humanity into unity and peace. Dietrich exemplified the Unitarian Universalist value of a free and responsible search for truth and meaning as he kept searching all the way to the end of his life, never seeing his own theology as perfect and complete, and he showed Humanism as an approach to the sacred.
Next Sunday, April 9th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Transformation of a Westboro Baptist," Laura Gilkey
In a TED Talk, former Westboro Baptist member and funeral protester Megan Phelps-Roper shares what changed her mind.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "This UU Life: Transformation"
Join us for a This Unitarian Universalist Life service in which prepared reflections by members, special readings, music, and you'll-have-to-come-to see-what-else are used to examine our Soul Matters theme of transformation.
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!
Face2Face - 1:30 pm
A chance to be transformed through listening, get to know each other better, and make new friends! Contact Katherine Connor.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our annual pledge drive has begun! Contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for more information. Thank you to all who help support our Fellowship with your pledges!
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Please contact the administrator ([email protected]) for a copy. We make it available on request in the interest of privacy, but please don’t be shy about requesting it!
Monday, April 3rd there is a program on Interfaith Response to the Refugee Crisis at 6:30 pm at Presbyterian Church. The Social Justice Ministry Team of First Presbyterian Church, working with the Clergy Caucus of Faith Voices for Jefferson City and the Capital Area Interfaith Alliance, is seeking to find ways to sponsor and support refugees and immigrants in the Jefferson City Area through this special presentation. Contact Pastor Dave Henry (573-636-2149).
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is holding their annual anniversary celebration dinner and silent auction this Friday, April 7th at 6:30 pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Akande, President of Westminster College. UUFJC will have a table for 8, and Katherine needs to know who wants to attend. If we get over 8 people, that’s all right; we can chip in to cover the additional cost. Contact Katherine Connor.
Coming Monday, April 10th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, retired LU professor Ken Luebbering presents: "Establishing a Relationship between the Food Producer and the Consumer: Downtown JC Farmer's Market." Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, April 7th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library will present its First Friday Film. For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kedi" (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), plus programs of "Kid Flix" (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!
Next Sunday, April 9th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Transformation of a Westboro Baptist," Laura Gilkey
In a TED Talk, former Westboro Baptist member and funeral protester Megan Phelps-Roper shares what changed her mind.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "This UU Life: Transformation"
Join us for a This Unitarian Universalist Life service in which prepared reflections by members, special readings, music, and you'll-have-to-come-to see-what-else are used to examine our Soul Matters theme of transformation.
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!
Face2Face - 1:30 pm
A chance to be transformed through listening, get to know each other better, and make new friends! Contact Katherine Connor.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our annual pledge drive has begun! Contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for more information. Thank you to all who help support our Fellowship with your pledges!
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Please contact the administrator ([email protected]) for a copy. We make it available on request in the interest of privacy, but please don’t be shy about requesting it!
Monday, April 3rd there is a program on Interfaith Response to the Refugee Crisis at 6:30 pm at Presbyterian Church. The Social Justice Ministry Team of First Presbyterian Church, working with the Clergy Caucus of Faith Voices for Jefferson City and the Capital Area Interfaith Alliance, is seeking to find ways to sponsor and support refugees and immigrants in the Jefferson City Area through this special presentation. Contact Pastor Dave Henry (573-636-2149).
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is holding their annual anniversary celebration dinner and silent auction this Friday, April 7th at 6:30 pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Akande, President of Westminster College. UUFJC will have a table for 8, and Katherine needs to know who wants to attend. If we get over 8 people, that’s all right; we can chip in to cover the additional cost. Contact Katherine Connor.
Coming Monday, April 10th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, retired LU professor Ken Luebbering presents: "Establishing a Relationship between the Food Producer and the Consumer: Downtown JC Farmer's Market." Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, April 7th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library will present its First Friday Film. For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kedi" (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), plus programs of "Kid Flix" (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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