Sunday morning we held another "This UU Life" service, in which members explored how they had "awakened" from beliefs they once held into beliefs they hold now.
Bob Boldt shared experiences from his youth in the '50s that taught him the importance of honoring his own moral compass and questioning authority.
Sharon Morgan shared how her relationship with prayer has developed again and again in the course of her life. She said that prayer felt good to her even when she awakened to her own non-belief in God, but she still searched for what prayer could be authentically for her. Now, she said, it's not about who or what she prays to; prayer is an act of centering and connecting with her better self.
Dwight Politte shared the maxim "Progress, not Perfection." He had awakened to his own bad habit of holding himself back by holding himself and the possibilities for community around him to impossible standards --- an awakening that helped him re-connect with our own Fellowship.
In closing, Alexis reminded us that the importance of Awakening goes beyond the "ah-ha!" moment. The true gift and challenge of Awakening is to live out what we learn.
Next Sunday, February 5th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Imagining the Future," Laura Gilkey
Science Fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson shares ways sci-fi authors envision possible futures and considers possible futures after capitalism.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Sails and Ballast: Exploring New Worlds," Rev. Mike Adamek
Horace Greeley, a New York newspaper editor and publisher [and Universalist], 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. But as a liberal, Greeley knew that it is the people who see and pursue what is possible, who leave port and sail to destinations that others had never considered, because no one knows what is possible until you move toward what you imagined as possible.
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 February newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available by the entrance and electronic copies are available here: Newsletter, Print Calendar.
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 Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, February 5th at 1:30 pm. Contact Alexis.
Also next Sunday afternoon, Capital Area NOW will be meeting at the Fellowship at 2 pm. Contact Sue Gibson.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, January 31st, Missouri River Regional Library presents a program on Home Care. Often families don’t think about what’s involved in keeping a loved one at home once care needs begin to increase. Other times families are ill-informed or have misconceptions about arranging for and paying for home care. This interactive session, moderated by Mary Schantz, former executive director of the Missouri Alliance for Home Care, and featuring Heather McCreery, elder law attorney with Turnbull and Stark, representatives from the State Veterans Administration, and the Area Agency on Aging will provide information and answer questions. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, February 3rd, MRRL will present their First Friday Film. For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Groundhog's Day" (Thursday 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!
Bob Boldt shared experiences from his youth in the '50s that taught him the importance of honoring his own moral compass and questioning authority.
Sharon Morgan shared how her relationship with prayer has developed again and again in the course of her life. She said that prayer felt good to her even when she awakened to her own non-belief in God, but she still searched for what prayer could be authentically for her. Now, she said, it's not about who or what she prays to; prayer is an act of centering and connecting with her better self.
Dwight Politte shared the maxim "Progress, not Perfection." He had awakened to his own bad habit of holding himself back by holding himself and the possibilities for community around him to impossible standards --- an awakening that helped him re-connect with our own Fellowship.
In closing, Alexis reminded us that the importance of Awakening goes beyond the "ah-ha!" moment. The true gift and challenge of Awakening is to live out what we learn.
Next Sunday, February 5th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Imagining the Future," Laura Gilkey
Science Fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson shares ways sci-fi authors envision possible futures and considers possible futures after capitalism.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Sails and Ballast: Exploring New Worlds," Rev. Mike Adamek
Horace Greeley, a New York newspaper editor and publisher [and Universalist], 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. But as a liberal, Greeley knew that it is the people who see and pursue what is possible, who leave port and sail to destinations that others had never considered, because no one knows what is possible until you move toward what you imagined as possible.
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 February newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available by the entrance and electronic copies are available here: Newsletter, Print Calendar.
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 Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, February 5th at 1:30 pm. Contact Alexis.
Also next Sunday afternoon, Capital Area NOW will be meeting at the Fellowship at 2 pm. Contact Sue Gibson.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, January 31st, Missouri River Regional Library presents a program on Home Care. Often families don’t think about what’s involved in keeping a loved one at home once care needs begin to increase. Other times families are ill-informed or have misconceptions about arranging for and paying for home care. This interactive session, moderated by Mary Schantz, former executive director of the Missouri Alliance for Home Care, and featuring Heather McCreery, elder law attorney with Turnbull and Stark, representatives from the State Veterans Administration, and the Area Agency on Aging will provide information and answer questions. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, February 3rd, MRRL will present their First Friday Film. For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Groundhog's Day" (Thursday 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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