Yesterday I was reminded of the wonderful diversity of viewpoints our Fellowship is open to. Nasruddeen Al-Awwal (friend of Patt Behler) joined us for the Adult Forum to tell us about the present holy month of Ramadan and answer our questions about his Islamic faith. Then, friend of the Fellowship and former member Amy Hoffman came back to deliver the service message and shared with us her ongoing struggle for a more basic kind of faith --- to embrace life even in the face of mental illness. For her, in that struggle, religion was less helpful than humor, connection, and martial arts training. "A free and responsible search for truth and meaning" can lead us down many different paths.
Next Sunday, July 12th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
TBA --- Leader Needed!
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Building a Common Moral Sensibility," Rev. Mike Adamek
Savagery beats down upon us from both within and outside our borders. It permeates humanity’s past and hangs heavy about our future. What does a common moral sensibility look like? Unitarianism and Universalism have been led by individuals who did believe and together do believe that humans have the capacity to act morally and not savagely. As you might imagine, families are crucial.
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We need an Adult Forum Leader for next Sunday, July 12th. Contact Laura Gilkey.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, July 9th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, July 10th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader's Eye Film. This month's selection is a French film entitled "The Kid with a Bike."
The Worship Service Committee will meet next Sunday, July 12th at 9 am, in the morning opposite the Adult Forum. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe if you would like to get involved in planning our Sunday services.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, July 9th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library presents its monthly film: "Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning." This documentary looks at five decades of 20th century America by one of the country’s premier photographers. Lange is known for her indelible images documenting the growth and power of the country and illuminating the human condition. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Good Kill" (through Thursday) and "Love and Mercy" (starting Friday). For showtimes and more information, see the poster on our bulletin board or visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
Next Sunday, July 12th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
TBA --- Leader Needed!
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Building a Common Moral Sensibility," Rev. Mike Adamek
Savagery beats down upon us from both within and outside our borders. It permeates humanity’s past and hangs heavy about our future. What does a common moral sensibility look like? Unitarianism and Universalism have been led by individuals who did believe and together do believe that humans have the capacity to act morally and not savagely. As you might imagine, families are crucial.
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We need an Adult Forum Leader for next Sunday, July 12th. Contact Laura Gilkey.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, July 9th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, July 10th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader's Eye Film. This month's selection is a French film entitled "The Kid with a Bike."
The Worship Service Committee will meet next Sunday, July 12th at 9 am, in the morning opposite the Adult Forum. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe if you would like to get involved in planning our Sunday services.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, July 9th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library presents its monthly film: "Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning." This documentary looks at five decades of 20th century America by one of the country’s premier photographers. Lange is known for her indelible images documenting the growth and power of the country and illuminating the human condition. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Good Kill" (through Thursday) and "Love and Mercy" (starting Friday). For showtimes and more information, see the poster on our bulletin board or visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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