Today, Rev. Mike Adamek brought us a message about the ways we relate to the past, history, and tradition. He argued that there is a crucial difference between Memory that engages the complexity of the past to inform a living present, and Nostalgia that flattens the past into simplistic images and imposes those images in ways that disempower the present. A metaphor captured the distinction: Memory is a house, lived in for generations but redecorated and remodeled for each generation's need; Nostalgia is a monument carved in stone, never changing to adapt to the present moment until it cracks in the face of disaster. In how we engage with our faith traditions and with our Constitution and laws, we can ask ourselves: are we drawing on memory, or are we trapped in nostalgia?
Today we also said a fond "Goodbye and Good Luck!" to our longtime member, former newsletter editor, and occasional service speaker Karen Beahan, who is moving. All the best to you in your new home, Karen! We'll miss you!
Next Sunday, November 23rd:
Submissions for the November Newsletter and print calendar are due next Sunday. E-mail items to Laura Gilkey, or submit them in the box in the Fellowship office.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What Happens when a City goes Bankrupt?" Frank Rycyk
"Detroit is on the verge of a mostly amicable end to its historic bankruptcy case ...," according to a Wall Street Journal article.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The Arc of the Universe," Katherine Connor and Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe.
“The arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” That quote reminds us not to simply throw up our hands or throw in the towel when the journey toward justice seems to be two steps back for every step forward. Building the Beloved Community is long-haul work, but progress is possible. This week kicks off the annual Guest At Your Table drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee in their worldwide work toward justice.
Plus Children's RE with Kim Connor; Aide Needed!
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe.
A Potluck lunch will follow the service. For recipes from people helped by UUSC's work in Haiti, contact Katherine Connor.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our Fall Chili Cook-Off Saturday night was a success! Those who attended had a great time and raised over $680 for our Fellowship! Thanks to all and congratulations to our Chili Champions:
Judges' Choice: Jim Davis
Most Original: Dwight Politte
Most Popular: Beth Dunn
We need Adult Forum leaders for December. Contact me if you are interested in leading a lively discussion on a topic of your choice.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly Monday, November 17th, at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
Tuesday, November 18th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Mobilizing the Masses: Themes and Symbolism in American World War I Posters." Join the Navy! Buy war bonds! Eat less wheat! Messages like these bombarded the American public during the Great War, mostly via attention-grabbing posters issued by a host of governmental and voluntary agencies. Using numerous samples from Truman State University’s extensive collection of original World War I posters, this program will explore some of the key themes and recurring symbolism in the United States’ war mobilization campaign. The presenters will include Amanda Langendoerfer, head of special collection and archives, and Dr. Jason McDonald, assistant professor of history, both of Truman State University. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, November 20th at 7 pm, Columbia Area NOW (National Organization for Women) meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Non-members and new members welcome. Contact Sue Gibson.
At the same time, Thursday at 7 pm, MRRL hosts another program upstairs in their Art Gallery: "Missouri Digital Heritage." MDH is a collaborative effort among the Missouri State Archives, Missouri State Library and the State Historical Society of Missouri that has dramatically expanded the amount of information available online about the state’s history. Through MDH, the partners assist institutions across the state in digitizing their records and placing them online for easy access. More than 9 million records from across the state can be accessed through the MDH website. Haiying Qian, digital collections coordinator at the Missouri State Library, will provide a guided tour of the MDH website and highlight some popular resources for exploring an individual’s family history of Missouri’s collective past. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents "Listen Up, Philip" and "CITIZENFOUR." "CITIZENFOUR" is the film by Laura Poitras, one of the first journalists to speak to Edward Snowden, about the now-famous NSA leaker. For showtimes and more information, visit: http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
Today we also said a fond "Goodbye and Good Luck!" to our longtime member, former newsletter editor, and occasional service speaker Karen Beahan, who is moving. All the best to you in your new home, Karen! We'll miss you!
Next Sunday, November 23rd:
Submissions for the November Newsletter and print calendar are due next Sunday. E-mail items to Laura Gilkey, or submit them in the box in the Fellowship office.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What Happens when a City goes Bankrupt?" Frank Rycyk
"Detroit is on the verge of a mostly amicable end to its historic bankruptcy case ...," according to a Wall Street Journal article.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The Arc of the Universe," Katherine Connor and Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe.
“The arc of the universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” That quote reminds us not to simply throw up our hands or throw in the towel when the journey toward justice seems to be two steps back for every step forward. Building the Beloved Community is long-haul work, but progress is possible. This week kicks off the annual Guest At Your Table drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee in their worldwide work toward justice.
Plus Children's RE with Kim Connor; Aide Needed!
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe.
A Potluck lunch will follow the service. For recipes from people helped by UUSC's work in Haiti, contact Katherine Connor.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our Fall Chili Cook-Off Saturday night was a success! Those who attended had a great time and raised over $680 for our Fellowship! Thanks to all and congratulations to our Chili Champions:
Judges' Choice: Jim Davis
Most Original: Dwight Politte
Most Popular: Beth Dunn
We need Adult Forum leaders for December. Contact me if you are interested in leading a lively discussion on a topic of your choice.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly Monday, November 17th, at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
Tuesday, November 18th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Mobilizing the Masses: Themes and Symbolism in American World War I Posters." Join the Navy! Buy war bonds! Eat less wheat! Messages like these bombarded the American public during the Great War, mostly via attention-grabbing posters issued by a host of governmental and voluntary agencies. Using numerous samples from Truman State University’s extensive collection of original World War I posters, this program will explore some of the key themes and recurring symbolism in the United States’ war mobilization campaign. The presenters will include Amanda Langendoerfer, head of special collection and archives, and Dr. Jason McDonald, assistant professor of history, both of Truman State University. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, November 20th at 7 pm, Columbia Area NOW (National Organization for Women) meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Non-members and new members welcome. Contact Sue Gibson.
At the same time, Thursday at 7 pm, MRRL hosts another program upstairs in their Art Gallery: "Missouri Digital Heritage." MDH is a collaborative effort among the Missouri State Archives, Missouri State Library and the State Historical Society of Missouri that has dramatically expanded the amount of information available online about the state’s history. Through MDH, the partners assist institutions across the state in digitizing their records and placing them online for easy access. More than 9 million records from across the state can be accessed through the MDH website. Haiying Qian, digital collections coordinator at the Missouri State Library, will provide a guided tour of the MDH website and highlight some popular resources for exploring an individual’s family history of Missouri’s collective past. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents "Listen Up, Philip" and "CITIZENFOUR." "CITIZENFOUR" is the film by Laura Poitras, one of the first journalists to speak to Edward Snowden, about the now-famous NSA leaker. For showtimes and more information, visit: http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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