Sunday we began exploring our Soul Matters theme for February: Possibility.
Rev. Mike began by sharing the words of newspaper editor and publisher [and Universalist], Horace Greeley, who used to say that liberals were the sails for any society and conservatives were the ballast. Like any sailing ship, a well functioning society needs both: the sails to move forward and the ballast for stability. Many of us in the Fellowship are especially concerned with how to move forward into the future we hope for, and Rev. Mike offered the example of two pioneers in another mode of travel: the Wright Brothers. In the story of how they invented the airplane, we find an example. They had the discernment to see what was possible, put in the hard work to make it happen, and had the grit to courageously keep believing in their project in the face of failures and discouragement.
This week's reading for contemplation:
My boat struck something deep.
Nothing happened.
Sound, silence, waves.
Nothing happened?
Or perhaps, everything happened.
And I'm sitting in the middle of my new life.
Next Sunday, February 12th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Evolution," Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Evolution Sunday," Bob Boldt and Roger TannerThies
Our annual commemoration of the birth of Charles Darwin this year will consist of contributions by both Bob Boldt and Roger Tanner Thies. The highlight of the service will be a mock debate between the position of Intelligent Design advocates and the proponents of Evolution Theory. In his concluding remarks, Roger will discuss the work of Jesuit priest, Pierre Teihard de Chardin, who envisioned a revolutionary union of science and spirituality that has pointed a way toward harmonizing these two contending ways of knowing the Universe in which we live. Hopefully we will demonstrate that science and religion, reason and faith need not be in conflict.
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!
Joys & Concerns Planning Meeting - after service
Jim Davis and Barb Koenig will hold a short meeting after service for those interested in planning an additional opportunity for members and friends to share Joys and Concerns. Contact Jim and Barb for more information.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are updating our Members and Friends Directory. If you would like your contact information updated, added, or removed, there is a paper copy of the directory in the back of the Sanctuary where you can note any changes, or you can e-mail the administrator: [email protected].
The Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers willing to serve UUFJC on next year’s board. If you’re interested, please talk to one of the committee members: Carol Bontempo, Betty Cooper, or Lisa Sanning.
Our Salvation Army work group is re-thinking when they will be serving meals. If you would like to have input or stay in the loop, contact Bob Antweiler.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm.
This Friday, February 10th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader’s Eye Film. This month's selection: "Frost/Nixon." Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Coming a week from tomorrow, Monday, February 13th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, our own Betty Cooper will speak on “The Power of Kindness.” Contact Frank Rycyk or Carol Bontempo.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, February 7th at 7 pm, the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra and MOstly Opera present the opera "Hansel and Gretel" at Lincoln University's Mitchell Auditorium. Featuring UUFJC's own Ruth Robertson as The Witch! Ticket prices: Adults: $15; Students: $5; Family of 5: $35; Pre-schoolers: free with paying adult.
This Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "It's a Dog-Beat-Dog World: What an AKC Judge Really Looks For." Contrary to what you might think, it's not the cutest dog. Learn how dog shows work from Barb Barnard, whose 25-year career exhibiting purebred dogs, both owned and as a semi-professional handler, includes five champions, three nationally ranked, and National Specialty winners. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents a program of the Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films. 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!
Rev. Mike began by sharing the words of newspaper editor and publisher [and Universalist], Horace Greeley, who used to say that liberals were the sails for any society and conservatives were the ballast. Like any sailing ship, a well functioning society needs both: the sails to move forward and the ballast for stability. Many of us in the Fellowship are especially concerned with how to move forward into the future we hope for, and Rev. Mike offered the example of two pioneers in another mode of travel: the Wright Brothers. In the story of how they invented the airplane, we find an example. They had the discernment to see what was possible, put in the hard work to make it happen, and had the grit to courageously keep believing in their project in the face of failures and discouragement.
This week's reading for contemplation:
My boat struck something deep.
Nothing happened.
Sound, silence, waves.
Nothing happened?
Or perhaps, everything happened.
And I'm sitting in the middle of my new life.
Next Sunday, February 12th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Evolution," Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Evolution Sunday," Bob Boldt and Roger TannerThies
Our annual commemoration of the birth of Charles Darwin this year will consist of contributions by both Bob Boldt and Roger Tanner Thies. The highlight of the service will be a mock debate between the position of Intelligent Design advocates and the proponents of Evolution Theory. In his concluding remarks, Roger will discuss the work of Jesuit priest, Pierre Teihard de Chardin, who envisioned a revolutionary union of science and spirituality that has pointed a way toward harmonizing these two contending ways of knowing the Universe in which we live. Hopefully we will demonstrate that science and religion, reason and faith need not be in conflict.
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!
Joys & Concerns Planning Meeting - after service
Jim Davis and Barb Koenig will hold a short meeting after service for those interested in planning an additional opportunity for members and friends to share Joys and Concerns. Contact Jim and Barb for more information.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are updating our Members and Friends Directory. If you would like your contact information updated, added, or removed, there is a paper copy of the directory in the back of the Sanctuary where you can note any changes, or you can e-mail the administrator: [email protected].
The Nominating Committee is seeking volunteers willing to serve UUFJC on next year’s board. If you’re interested, please talk to one of the committee members: Carol Bontempo, Betty Cooper, or Lisa Sanning.
Our Salvation Army work group is re-thinking when they will be serving meals. If you would like to have input or stay in the loop, contact Bob Antweiler.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm.
This Friday, February 10th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader’s Eye Film. This month's selection: "Frost/Nixon." Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Coming a week from tomorrow, Monday, February 13th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, our own Betty Cooper will speak on “The Power of Kindness.” Contact Frank Rycyk or Carol Bontempo.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, February 7th at 7 pm, the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra and MOstly Opera present the opera "Hansel and Gretel" at Lincoln University's Mitchell Auditorium. Featuring UUFJC's own Ruth Robertson as The Witch! Ticket prices: Adults: $15; Students: $5; Family of 5: $35; Pre-schoolers: free with paying adult.
This Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "It's a Dog-Beat-Dog World: What an AKC Judge Really Looks For." Contrary to what you might think, it's not the cutest dog. Learn how dog shows work from Barb Barnard, whose 25-year career exhibiting purebred dogs, both owned and as a semi-professional handler, includes five champions, three nationally ranked, and National Specialty winners. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents a program of the Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films. 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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