We welcome Rev Tom Bozeman May 31-June 1.
May Adult Forums
6/1/25: Kate Amick, Executive Director, Common Ground. Common Ground helps with housing and guidance for people in need.
6/8/25: Sophia Warden. Sophia advises on Missouri state rights and accountability.
6/15/25: Janice Leroux, “Earth Bound Awakening” Janice offers life coaching and safe-space guidance.
6/22/25: Richard McGonegal, the former editor of the New Tribune will share information about his latest book.
6/29/25: Nasruddeen. “Nas” Al Awwal, “Islamic charity.” Charity is one of them “Pillars of Islam.” “Nas” is Patt Behler’s “adapted grandson."
If you would like to schedule a forum, please see Frank Rycyk
6/8/25: Sophia Warden. Sophia advises on Missouri state rights and accountability.
6/15/25: Janice Leroux, “Earth Bound Awakening” Janice offers life coaching and safe-space guidance.
6/22/25: Richard McGonegal, the former editor of the New Tribune will share information about his latest book.
6/29/25: Nasruddeen. “Nas” Al Awwal, “Islamic charity.” Charity is one of them “Pillars of Islam.” “Nas” is Patt Behler’s “adapted grandson."
If you would like to schedule a forum, please see Frank Rycyk
Religious Education, 10:30 am
Children attending are welcome to join RE instructor Dr Samantha Porter for a lesson during the service hour.
Freedom & Imagination
Frank Rycyk
We recently heard from a speaker discussing “imagination.” He pointed out that international boarders are “imaginary.” This has been my position for some time. What does this have to do with “Freedom”? The minister believes that boarders are imaginary. Frank Rycyk believes that borders are imaginary. Tell it to the border guard. His beliefs may be different.
The more the idea spreads that borders are imaginary, the more Freedom of motion we will have. Imagination can lead to Freedom!
There is always hope.
The more the idea spreads that borders are imaginary, the more Freedom of motion we will have. Imagination can lead to Freedom!
There is always hope.
Quotes on Freedom
“Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, or when you open the cage to feed them they somehow fly out past you. And the part of you that knows it was wrong to imprison them in the first place rejoices, but still, the place where you live is that much more drab and empty for their departure.” ― Stephen King, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
“The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. There can't be any large-scale revolution until there's a personal revolution, on an individual level. It's got to happen inside first.” ― Jim MORRISON
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” ― Toni Morrison, Beloved
“The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. There can't be any large-scale revolution until there's a personal revolution, on an individual level. It's got to happen inside first.” ― Jim MORRISON
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” ― Toni Morrison, Beloved
Freedom
Langston Hughes
Freedom will not come
Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.
I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.
I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need my freedom when I’m dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread.
Freedom
Is a strong seed
Planted
In a great need.
I live here, too.
I want my freedom
Just as you.
Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.
I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.
I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not need my freedom when I’m dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow’s bread.
Freedom
Is a strong seed
Planted
In a great need.
I live here, too.
I want my freedom
Just as you.
Lunch After Services
If you would like to join other members and friends for lunch, watch for postings and announcements, or ask about each week's lunch location. If you have a particular place you’d like to recommend, please let us know.
Joys and Concerns
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during a service or shared in our weekly email, please submit it by noon on the Friday before through our website here. We will also have paper forms available Sunday morning for submissions. Submissions made after noon on Friday may not be read or shared until the following week.
Chair Yoga with Alberta
Every Tuesday
@ 11 am
by donation
Every Tuesday
@ 11 am
by donation
Caring Committee
Contact Heidi Atkins-Lieberman for assistance
Insight Meditation
Thursday evenings at 7 pm, a meditation group led by Joe McCormack meets weekly in our building, when possible. Contact Bob Antweiler.
Contact us online on our homepage:
UUFJC.org or on Facebook Unitarian Universal Fellowship of Jefferson City
1221 Northeast Dr, Jefferson City, MO
573-636-0684
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1221 Northeast Dr, Jefferson City, MO
573-636-0684
UUFJC Board of Directors
President: Logan White
Vice President: Lisa Sanning
Secretary: Amanda Landrum
Treasurer: Bob Antweiler
Director of Religious Education: Dr Samantha Porter
Administrator: Mary Jo LaCorte
President: Logan White
Vice President: Lisa Sanning
Secretary: Amanda Landrum
Treasurer: Bob Antweiler
Director of Religious Education: Dr Samantha Porter
Administrator: Mary Jo LaCorte
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