Rev. Nancy TannerThies on "Play"

This morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies joined us for the second of her two explorations of our monthly theme: "Play."

Beyond our own services, many spiritual traditions acknowledge the value of play in a spiritual life.  The "multifaith and interspiritual website" Spirituality & Practice: Resources for Spiritual Journeys features Play as one of their highlighted practices.  They write: "Play is the exuberant expression of our being. [...] It helps us live with absurdity, paradox, and mystery. It feeds our joy and wonder. It keeps our search for meaning down to earth.  Practice play by doing things on the spur of the moment. Take time out to experiment, to try on different parts, to relax. Laugh heartily at jokes, situations, and yourself. Remember, laughter heals body, mind, and soul, and by extension, communities."

Also note: lunch after our services next Sunday, July 30th, will be a potluck.  All are invited!  Please bring a dish to share.
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from this morning is available to view online:

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Thank you for remembering our neighborhood free pantry!  Due to the summer heat, we cannot stock canned goods at this time, but there are still many items that will be appreciated by our neighbors.  For donation ideas and more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn.

This Thursday, July 27th at 5:30 pm, Katherine Connor hosts a Zoom Happy Hour for UUFJC Members and Friends to gather and check in.  This week's gathering will be poetry sharing.
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An independent Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm.  For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
This Friday, July 28th, is our monthly Salvation Army meal.  Please contact Bob Antweiler if you can help provide food for those in need.

Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm.  If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.

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