Amid Sunday morning's beautiful weather, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued exploring our monthly Soul Matters theme of "Intention." With the new year still fresh, Rev. Nancy reflected on the "split second" of transition that happens again in our lives. We notice the transition from old year to new, but transitions can happen at any moment; we can be reminded of them at every threshold and every door. But the moment of transition is fleeting --- so we must work on our intentions beforehand for them to guide us when the moment comes. The deep inner honesty this takes can be uncomfortable, calling us to sit with our inner racism, prejudice and selfishness, but when we are tempted to stall out in despair, we can remember the moment of transition --- the gift of letting go and starting again toward our best intentions.
Next Sunday, January 28th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"President Obama's Nobel," Betty Cooper
After reading Barack Obama’s 2009 Nobel Peace Acceptance Speech, the question becomes: What was his intention in that speech? Was he being “pulled” into what he truly was? Or what he really believed? Or was he pushed-out?
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: “Tending the Flame” with Fire Communion, Alexis Engelbrecht
You’re invited to join us for our yearly Fire Communion. In the words of Rev. Elizabeth Harding, "The fire communion separates the end of the year from the beginning, helping us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the year. It's a half-way point in our church year, but a celebration of the outside calendar’s year’s end and year’s beginning." As we consider what we need to release from 2017, we will also consider what we intend to embrace and nurture in this new year.
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 --- "Acting on Our Intentions"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
MidWest Leadership School is coming this summer, July 15th-21st in Decorah, Iowa. Sponsored by our MidAmerica Region UUA, MWLS is "a weeklong intensive experience designed to engage participants in all aspects of leadership in a Unitarian Universalist faith community," with parallel programs for youth and for adults of all ages. Alexis Engelbrecht and Laura Gilkey have attended in the past, if you want to know more about the experience. The UUFJC Board is interested in providing financial assistance to attend. Contact our board president, Katherine Connor, if you are interested.
Our Membership Committee is looking for volunteer Greeters. If you would like to be the first friendly face people meet as they enter on Sunday mornings, please contact Bob Antweiler.
The annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee continues. Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for ways to donate.
Monday, January 22nd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. For more information, see Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, January 25th, the local Transgender Support Group meets at our building at 7 pm. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, January 26th is our monthly Salvation Army work day. See Jim and Joanna Babb if you would like to help provide and serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Later this Friday evening at 6 pm, Citizens for Peace present their monthly documentary film at our building. This month's selection, "Nobelity," looks at the future through the eyes of nine Nobel Laureates. Contact Betty Cooper.
Next Sunday, January 28th, a Soul Matters small group meets at the Fellowship from 2-4 pm. This gathering is now full; please contact Alexis if you would like to participate in Soul Matters small groups in the future.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, January 22nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an Author Talk by Larry N. Campbell. During the summer of 2016, Campbell set out from Three Forks, Montana, and followed the Missouri River (by car) from its source through seven states of the Upper Midwest and Midwest to its majestic confluence with the Mississippi River near St. Louis. He will talk about his trip and new book, "Rollin’ Down the River: Discovering People and Places Along the Mighty Missouri." His book will be available for sale and signing. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Disaster Artist" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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, January 28th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"President Obama's Nobel," Betty Cooper
After reading Barack Obama’s 2009 Nobel Peace Acceptance Speech, the question becomes: What was his intention in that speech? Was he being “pulled” into what he truly was? Or what he really believed? Or was he pushed-out?
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: “Tending the Flame” with Fire Communion, Alexis Engelbrecht
You’re invited to join us for our yearly Fire Communion. In the words of Rev. Elizabeth Harding, "The fire communion separates the end of the year from the beginning, helping us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the year. It's a half-way point in our church year, but a celebration of the outside calendar’s year’s end and year’s beginning." As we consider what we need to release from 2017, we will also consider what we intend to embrace and nurture in this new year.
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 --- "Acting on Our Intentions"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
MidWest Leadership School is coming this summer, July 15th-21st in Decorah, Iowa. Sponsored by our MidAmerica Region UUA, MWLS is "a weeklong intensive experience designed to engage participants in all aspects of leadership in a Unitarian Universalist faith community," with parallel programs for youth and for adults of all ages. Alexis Engelbrecht and Laura Gilkey have attended in the past, if you want to know more about the experience. The UUFJC Board is interested in providing financial assistance to attend. Contact our board president, Katherine Connor, if you are interested.
Our Membership Committee is looking for volunteer Greeters. If you would like to be the first friendly face people meet as they enter on Sunday mornings, please contact Bob Antweiler.
The annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee continues. Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for ways to donate.
Monday, January 22nd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. For more information, see Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, January 25th, the local Transgender Support Group meets at our building at 7 pm. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, January 26th is our monthly Salvation Army work day. See Jim and Joanna Babb if you would like to help provide and serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Later this Friday evening at 6 pm, Citizens for Peace present their monthly documentary film at our building. This month's selection, "Nobelity," looks at the future through the eyes of nine Nobel Laureates. Contact Betty Cooper.
Next Sunday, January 28th, a Soul Matters small group meets at the Fellowship from 2-4 pm. This gathering is now full; please contact Alexis if you would like to participate in Soul Matters small groups in the future.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, January 22nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an Author Talk by Larry N. Campbell. During the summer of 2016, Campbell set out from Three Forks, Montana, and followed the Missouri River (by car) from its source through seven states of the Upper Midwest and Midwest to its majestic confluence with the Mississippi River near St. Louis. He will talk about his trip and new book, "Rollin’ Down the River: Discovering People and Places Along the Mighty Missouri." His book will be available for sale and signing. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Disaster Artist" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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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