Sunday, Rev. Nancy gave us a message about the place of myth in our rational age. We don't believe in the magic of stories like the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus. Many of us don't even believe in the miracles of ancient religious stories. But if we think of a myth as a story that is not The Truth but that participates in truth and reflects facets of it, then each of us is living a myth as we build our lives around our own unique and imperfect viewpoint. Seeing through our own myths can be challenging and unsettling, but with self-compassion, it can move us into a new appreciation of our individual and collective myths --- and into a new, more empowered relationship with them.
Next Sunday, August 23rd:
September Newsletter Submissions Due.
Submit items and events by e-mail or in writing to Laura Gilkey.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Jefferson City Homeless Project," Patt Behler
Multigenerational Service - 10:30 am
"Laughter for Body, Spirit, Family, and Community," Jan Harcourt
A nontraditional service for all ages that will include percussion, movement (optional), relaxation, and lots of joy. Dress comfortably and be prepared to laugh.
Potluck lunch to follow - please bring a dish!
*Submissions for Joys and Concerns
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to be read during next Sunday's service, or if you need the caring committee to know about something taking place in your life, please go to:
http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Note that there is a box that needs to be checked for you to give us permission to share your submission on Sunday. It helps to have submissions in by Friday at noon, but every reasonable effort will be made to include submissions made after that date and those submitted via paper and pen on Sunday morning until 10:20 A.M.
Contact Alexis with questions.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Reference copies are available at the Fellowship near the phones, and more paper copies are in the back of the Sanctuary for those who want them. Electronic copies are available in the Yahoo!Group file archive or on request. Contact Laura Gilkey for an electronic copy or if you want your information updated, added, or removed.
Kim Connor has a new schedule ready for Religious Education volunteers, using the UUA's Tapestry of Faith: Faithful Journeys curriculum (which parents and volunteers can view online: http://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/journeys). Contact Kim for more information. Thanks to everyone who volunteers!
Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe plans to facilitate a "This I Believe" workshop in the afternoon on Saturday, August 29th. It is a stand alone two hour workshop designed by the This I Believe Foundation. You can visit the foundation's website at http://thisibelieve.org/. Contact Alexis if you would like to attend this workshop or another "This I Believe" workshop that will be offered in the future.
And we received thanks again from Table of Grace for our donations of funds and school supplies for their Kids Club. This past week over 100 children attended the event, and each one received a backpack with all the supplies they need to go back to school. Thanks in turn to Table of Grace for their good work and for giving us the opportunity to help!
Community Events this week:
Monday, August 17th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an author talk by Senator Claire McCaskill and Terry Ganey. Senator McCaskill will talk about her new book, Plenty Ladylike: A Memoir, which focuses on her personal and political life, from family issues to her uphill political battles on local, state and federal levels. Terry Ganey , a contributor to the book, is a well-known Missouri reporter. McCaskill’s book will be available for sale after the program. Contact Madeline Matson.
Tuesday, August 18th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents "Fulton State Hospital—Realities of the Past and Promises for the Future." Marty Martin-Forman, chief operating officer for the Fulton State Hospital, will discuss the fascinating history and operation of the oldest public mental health facility west of the Mississippi. The hospital admitted its first patients in 1851. Martin-Forman oversees daily operation of the 401-bed hospital employing 1,300+ staff. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Missouri. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, August 20th, Columbia Area NOW meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Non-members and new members welcome. For more information, contact Sue Gibson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Beyond the Brick: A Lego Brickumentary" (through Thursday), and "When Marnie was There" (a new film from the Japanese animation masters at Studio Ghibli, starting Friday). 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!
Next Sunday, August 23rd:
September Newsletter Submissions Due.
Submit items and events by e-mail or in writing to Laura Gilkey.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Jefferson City Homeless Project," Patt Behler
Multigenerational Service - 10:30 am
"Laughter for Body, Spirit, Family, and Community," Jan Harcourt
A nontraditional service for all ages that will include percussion, movement (optional), relaxation, and lots of joy. Dress comfortably and be prepared to laugh.
Potluck lunch to follow - please bring a dish!
*Submissions for Joys and Concerns
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to be read during next Sunday's service, or if you need the caring committee to know about something taking place in your life, please go to:
http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Note that there is a box that needs to be checked for you to give us permission to share your submission on Sunday. It helps to have submissions in by Friday at noon, but every reasonable effort will be made to include submissions made after that date and those submitted via paper and pen on Sunday morning until 10:20 A.M.
Contact Alexis with questions.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Reference copies are available at the Fellowship near the phones, and more paper copies are in the back of the Sanctuary for those who want them. Electronic copies are available in the Yahoo!Group file archive or on request. Contact Laura Gilkey for an electronic copy or if you want your information updated, added, or removed.
Kim Connor has a new schedule ready for Religious Education volunteers, using the UUA's Tapestry of Faith: Faithful Journeys curriculum (which parents and volunteers can view online: http://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/journeys). Contact Kim for more information. Thanks to everyone who volunteers!
Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe plans to facilitate a "This I Believe" workshop in the afternoon on Saturday, August 29th. It is a stand alone two hour workshop designed by the This I Believe Foundation. You can visit the foundation's website at http://thisibelieve.org/. Contact Alexis if you would like to attend this workshop or another "This I Believe" workshop that will be offered in the future.
And we received thanks again from Table of Grace for our donations of funds and school supplies for their Kids Club. This past week over 100 children attended the event, and each one received a backpack with all the supplies they need to go back to school. Thanks in turn to Table of Grace for their good work and for giving us the opportunity to help!
Community Events this week:
Monday, August 17th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an author talk by Senator Claire McCaskill and Terry Ganey. Senator McCaskill will talk about her new book, Plenty Ladylike: A Memoir, which focuses on her personal and political life, from family issues to her uphill political battles on local, state and federal levels. Terry Ganey , a contributor to the book, is a well-known Missouri reporter. McCaskill’s book will be available for sale after the program. Contact Madeline Matson.
Tuesday, August 18th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents "Fulton State Hospital—Realities of the Past and Promises for the Future." Marty Martin-Forman, chief operating officer for the Fulton State Hospital, will discuss the fascinating history and operation of the oldest public mental health facility west of the Mississippi. The hospital admitted its first patients in 1851. Martin-Forman oversees daily operation of the 401-bed hospital employing 1,300+ staff. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Missouri. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, August 20th, Columbia Area NOW meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Non-members and new members welcome. For more information, contact Sue Gibson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Beyond the Brick: A Lego Brickumentary" (through Thursday), and "When Marnie was There" (a new film from the Japanese animation masters at Studio Ghibli, starting Friday). 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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