Sunday morning we concluded our first monthly Soul Matters theme with another look at Covenant. As Alexis pointed out in her sermon, many of our covenants are written in frozen, formal words that we can let ourselves recite again and again without feeling. Alexis led us to take another look at the words of our hymns and affirmations, words like "To dwell together in peace, To seek the truth in love, And to help one another." Believing in this is more than just saying it --- it's acting as if it were true. The words of covenant may be frozen, but they're not dead; they are always waiting to call us back to our highest aspirations and commitments.
Those attending also had a chance to consider and share our own places in our covenant. What will we each commit to bring to our Fellowship?
What about you?
Next Sunday, October 2nd:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Seeking Socrates," Betty Cooper
Participants will discuss an essay by Christopher Phillips.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The Art of Being Present, Open, and Welcoming," Rev. Mike Adamek
Rev. Mike will begin to explore our Soul Matters theme for October: Hospitality. Hospitality is a way to live each day to its fullest. It is more than a formal way to deal with strangers. It is being actively receptive to the possibility of real engagement each and every day we live. It is as much looking inward as it is reaching outward. It is a path worth walking.
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 October Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request.
This Saturday, October 1st, UUFJC will be at the Jefferson City Multicultural Festival. We need volunteers for setup, takedown, and staffing our booth. Donations of baked goods and other items to sell at the booth are also appreciated. Contact Bob Antweiler.
UUFJC is turning 25 this year! We will be holding a celebration on Sunday, October 16th, including custom t-shirts with the chalice design seen on our driveway sign and our motto: "Celebrate Diversity. Question with Integrity. Build Justice." Katherine Connor is looking into how many shirts to order, so if you're interested, please contact her with how many shirts you would like and the size(s); this is not a commitment to buy, but it helps us plan.
Monday, September 26th, there will be a special Yoga workshop at the Fellowship at 5:30 pm. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Also Monday evening, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Friday, September 30th at 7 pm is the Last Friday Documentary Film at the Fellowship. For film selection and more information, contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, October 2nd, the Worship Service Committee meets at 9 am. Contact Alexis.
And later next Sunday afternoon, the UUFJC Board meets at 1:30 pm. All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Contact Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
Monday, September 26th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an evening book discussion. The book is the Capital READ selection, "The Free," and the discussion leader will be Jo Duncan, Director of Media Relations for The Beenders Walker Group. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Tuesday, September 27th, MRRL also hosts a Fiction at Noon book discussion, also on "The Free. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, September 29th, MRRL presents a Capital READ Author Talk with "The Free" author Willy Vlautin. Vlautin will do a reading from The Free and answer questions about his work. His books will be available for sale and signing. A reception will follow the program. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "My Blind Brother" (Friday, 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!
Those attending also had a chance to consider and share our own places in our covenant. What will we each commit to bring to our Fellowship?
What about you?
Next Sunday, October 2nd:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Seeking Socrates," Betty Cooper
Participants will discuss an essay by Christopher Phillips.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The Art of Being Present, Open, and Welcoming," Rev. Mike Adamek
Rev. Mike will begin to explore our Soul Matters theme for October: Hospitality. Hospitality is a way to live each day to its fullest. It is more than a formal way to deal with strangers. It is being actively receptive to the possibility of real engagement each and every day we live. It is as much looking inward as it is reaching outward. It is a path worth walking.
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 October Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in the back of the sanctuary, and electronic copies are available on request.
This Saturday, October 1st, UUFJC will be at the Jefferson City Multicultural Festival. We need volunteers for setup, takedown, and staffing our booth. Donations of baked goods and other items to sell at the booth are also appreciated. Contact Bob Antweiler.
UUFJC is turning 25 this year! We will be holding a celebration on Sunday, October 16th, including custom t-shirts with the chalice design seen on our driveway sign and our motto: "Celebrate Diversity. Question with Integrity. Build Justice." Katherine Connor is looking into how many shirts to order, so if you're interested, please contact her with how many shirts you would like and the size(s); this is not a commitment to buy, but it helps us plan.
Monday, September 26th, there will be a special Yoga workshop at the Fellowship at 5:30 pm. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Also Monday evening, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Friday, September 30th at 7 pm is the Last Friday Documentary Film at the Fellowship. For film selection and more information, contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, October 2nd, the Worship Service Committee meets at 9 am. Contact Alexis.
And later next Sunday afternoon, the UUFJC Board meets at 1:30 pm. All are welcome to attend the board meeting. Contact Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
Monday, September 26th, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an evening book discussion. The book is the Capital READ selection, "The Free," and the discussion leader will be Jo Duncan, Director of Media Relations for The Beenders Walker Group. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Tuesday, September 27th, MRRL also hosts a Fiction at Noon book discussion, also on "The Free. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, September 29th, MRRL presents a Capital READ Author Talk with "The Free" author Willy Vlautin. Vlautin will do a reading from The Free and answer questions about his work. His books will be available for sale and signing. A reception will follow the program. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "My Blind Brother" (Friday, 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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