Sunday morning, Rev. Julie Taylor once again visited our Fellowship to wrap up our monthly theme of Joy. They started with a basic question: what is joy, and what makes it different from happiness? Sometimes the two aren't much different, but when we say "joy," often we mean something more fleeting, rare, powerful, and spiritual. Rev. Taylor used the example of the movie "Inside Out," where a character personifying "Joy" learns that as important as her job is, the other emotions also play important roles in a person's life, that trying to be nothing but happy can block growth and a deeper sense of joy. To cultivate this deeper joy, Rev. Taylor suggested embracing the balance and complexity of our feelings, as well as connecting to others and to a larger purpose.
Next Sunday, August 6th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Child Advocacy," with guest Bruce Bates, Betty Cooper moderating
Bruce Bates is an attorney who is a court-appointed Guardian ad Lidem; he represents children in paternity or custody matters where abuse or neglect has been alleged; he advises the court as to what is best for the children.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Presence," Jim Davis
We often take Presence for granted and hold it in the background of our awareness, but we should pause and reflect on the importance of Presence in our daily lives and communal living. Some examples from UU history will be used as illustrations.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The August newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in our building by the entrance, and electronic copies are available for download.
We need a small group of people to coordinate UUFJC's participation in Project Homeless Connect, which is scheduled for October 20th. Contact Patt Behler.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is collecting signatures for the Clean Missouri initiative petition. If you would like to sign or want more information about the petition, contact Katherine Connor.
This Saturday, August 5th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group will be meeting in our building from 1 pm to 4 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
The UUFJC Board meets next Sunday, August 6th at 6:45 pm here at the Fellowship. All are welcome to attend the board meeting. For more information, contact our president, Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
If you missed the recent UUFJC Lecture Series presentation "Beyond PTSD, A First-Person Account," you may hear the same program at Rotary this Tuesday, August 1st at 5:30 pm at Grace Episcopal Church. Contact Frank Rycyk.
This Friday, August 4th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film: "The Zookeeper's Wife." In 1939, Antonina and Jan Zabinski operate the Warsaw zoo, and live an idyllic life on the premises with their family. Their world changes when Poland is invaded by the Nazis. They risk everything by using the zoo’s hidden places to save people during the invasion and the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Jessica Chastain stars in this fact-based drama. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Journey" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 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 6th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Child Advocacy," with guest Bruce Bates, Betty Cooper moderating
Bruce Bates is an attorney who is a court-appointed Guardian ad Lidem; he represents children in paternity or custody matters where abuse or neglect has been alleged; he advises the court as to what is best for the children.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Presence," Jim Davis
We often take Presence for granted and hold it in the background of our awareness, but we should pause and reflect on the importance of Presence in our daily lives and communal living. Some examples from UU history will be used as illustrations.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The August newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available in our building by the entrance, and electronic copies are available for download.
We need a small group of people to coordinate UUFJC's participation in Project Homeless Connect, which is scheduled for October 20th. Contact Patt Behler.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is collecting signatures for the Clean Missouri initiative petition. If you would like to sign or want more information about the petition, contact Katherine Connor.
This Saturday, August 5th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group will be meeting in our building from 1 pm to 4 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
The UUFJC Board meets next Sunday, August 6th at 6:45 pm here at the Fellowship. All are welcome to attend the board meeting. For more information, contact our president, Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
If you missed the recent UUFJC Lecture Series presentation "Beyond PTSD, A First-Person Account," you may hear the same program at Rotary this Tuesday, August 1st at 5:30 pm at Grace Episcopal Church. Contact Frank Rycyk.
This Friday, August 4th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film: "The Zookeeper's Wife." In 1939, Antonina and Jan Zabinski operate the Warsaw zoo, and live an idyllic life on the premises with their family. Their world changes when Poland is invaded by the Nazis. They risk everything by using the zoo’s hidden places to save people during the invasion and the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Jessica Chastain stars in this fact-based drama. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Journey" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 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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