This Sunday, educator Lorie Steele spoke to our Fellowship about Montessori Education, which Wikipedia describes as "an educational approach developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori and characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development." Lorie's description of the mixed-age environment that allows children to learn from each other reminded me of my mother's fond memories of an old-fashioned one-room schoolhouse.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Submissions for the October Newsletter and Calendar are due next Sunday, September 21st. E-mail submissions to Laura Gilkey, or put them in the "Newsletter" mail slot in the Fellowship office.
We are updating our Members and Friends Directory. A copy is in the back of the sanctuary for you to review, or contact Laura Gilkey if you need your information updated, added, or removed.
This Monday, September 15th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Kath Connor.
Youth RE meets next Sunday, September 21st, under our new teacher, Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafane. Contact Alexis for more information.
Also next Sunday, the UUFJC Board meets at the Fellowship at 1 pm. All are welcome to attend. (The meeting scheduled for today, September 14th, was postponed to next week.)
Later next Sunday afternoon, Laughter Yoga is starting again at 4 pm. Contact Jan Harcourt.
We need volunteers for some coming events and fundraisers:
We will have a booth at the Jefferson City Multicultural Festival, coming Saturday, October 4th. This is an important opportunity for community outreach and fundraising. If you can help with setting up, staffing, takedown, or can provide baked goods, crafts, or other items to sell, please contact Bob Antweiler.
Sunday, October 5th, is the CROP Walk against world hunger; 25% of proceeds stay local to benefit the Buddy Pack program. Kath Connor is signing up walkers and donors. See the sign-up sheet in the sanctuary (under the monitor by the coffee bar), or contact Kath.
We have another fundraiser tentatively scheduled for November 15th, and we need volunteers to organize and staff the event.
In other fundraising news, if you shop at Hy-Vee and would be willing to use fundraising gift cards to purchase your groceries, please contact Bob Antweiler.
Remember we made a big fundraising commitment in this year's budget! Our members are working to make it happen, but we need your help!
Community Events this week:
Monday, September 15th, Documentary Days return to Capital 8 Theatre with "The Dog." Screenings at 5 pm and 7 pm.
Thursday, September 18th, join the Lincoln University chapter of MASW at LU's Pawley Theatre at 6:30 pm for a "Stand Up and Be Heard" rally and voter registration event. Afterward, a brief advocate training session will be available for those who wish to be more involved. Visiting from Kansas City is guest speaker Rev. Dr. Howard, Jr., a leader in the emerging "Moral Missouri" movement.
Also Thursday evening, Columbia Area NOW meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Contact Sue Gibson.
Next Sunday, September 21st at 3 pm, friend of the Fellowship Rev. Cliff Cain and other local faith leaders will speak at LU's Scruggs Center Ballroom on the topic: "Some Like It Hot!? Religions Respond to Environmental Issues." The event is co-sponsored by LU and Capitol Area Interfaith Alliance.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents "A Most Wanted Man" and "Mood Indigo." For showtimes and more information, visit http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Submissions for the October Newsletter and Calendar are due next Sunday, September 21st. E-mail submissions to Laura Gilkey, or put them in the "Newsletter" mail slot in the Fellowship office.
We are updating our Members and Friends Directory. A copy is in the back of the sanctuary for you to review, or contact Laura Gilkey if you need your information updated, added, or removed.
This Monday, September 15th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Kath Connor.
Youth RE meets next Sunday, September 21st, under our new teacher, Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafane. Contact Alexis for more information.
Also next Sunday, the UUFJC Board meets at the Fellowship at 1 pm. All are welcome to attend. (The meeting scheduled for today, September 14th, was postponed to next week.)
Later next Sunday afternoon, Laughter Yoga is starting again at 4 pm. Contact Jan Harcourt.
We need volunteers for some coming events and fundraisers:
We will have a booth at the Jefferson City Multicultural Festival, coming Saturday, October 4th. This is an important opportunity for community outreach and fundraising. If you can help with setting up, staffing, takedown, or can provide baked goods, crafts, or other items to sell, please contact Bob Antweiler.
Sunday, October 5th, is the CROP Walk against world hunger; 25% of proceeds stay local to benefit the Buddy Pack program. Kath Connor is signing up walkers and donors. See the sign-up sheet in the sanctuary (under the monitor by the coffee bar), or contact Kath.
We have another fundraiser tentatively scheduled for November 15th, and we need volunteers to organize and staff the event.
In other fundraising news, if you shop at Hy-Vee and would be willing to use fundraising gift cards to purchase your groceries, please contact Bob Antweiler.
Remember we made a big fundraising commitment in this year's budget! Our members are working to make it happen, but we need your help!
Community Events this week:
Monday, September 15th, Documentary Days return to Capital 8 Theatre with "The Dog." Screenings at 5 pm and 7 pm.
Thursday, September 18th, join the Lincoln University chapter of MASW at LU's Pawley Theatre at 6:30 pm for a "Stand Up and Be Heard" rally and voter registration event. Afterward, a brief advocate training session will be available for those who wish to be more involved. Visiting from Kansas City is guest speaker Rev. Dr. Howard, Jr., a leader in the emerging "Moral Missouri" movement.
Also Thursday evening, Columbia Area NOW meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Contact Sue Gibson.
Next Sunday, September 21st at 3 pm, friend of the Fellowship Rev. Cliff Cain and other local faith leaders will speak at LU's Scruggs Center Ballroom on the topic: "Some Like It Hot!? Religions Respond to Environmental Issues." The event is co-sponsored by LU and Capitol Area Interfaith Alliance.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents "A Most Wanted Man" and "Mood Indigo." For showtimes and more information, visit http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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