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More than Wonder

12/1/2019

 
This morning, Rev. Mike Adamek joined us to open our month of reflections on Awe.  Often we feel a wonderment that we label "awe" from the sense experience of overwhelming reality or from the dawning of knowledge, but Rev. Mike argued that true awe requires the wisdom to appreciate the power of what we're experiencing.  True awe, he said, both attracts and repels us --- along with the wonder comes an element of fear.  Whether it's the power of nature or the possibilities of our own technology, we recognize forces we can't predict or even fully understand, much less control.  The best response to such awesome forces, Rev. Mike reminded us, is to come together in love.

Next Sunday, December 8th:

Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Medicare and Health Insurance," Charlotte Parsons
Charlotte will update us about ever-changing regulations.

Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Going Organic: Resisting Prepacked Awe," Alexis
Description:'Tis the season of intensified marketing and messages regarding what is required to make the holiday season special. Let us make intentional space to resist that which takes us away from what is truly deserving of our attention and awe.
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 --- "The GooseBumps that Arise From Slowing Down"

Potluck Lunch After Service - Please Bring a Favorite Dish!

UUFJC News and Events this week:

This Friday and Saturday, December 6th and 7th, we will be wrapping up our current art exhibition, the retrospective of our own Patt Behler’s work.  Patt will be there to greet people Friday for the last open day and Saturday during takedown.  Contact Patt for more information about the show or to purchase works.

The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, December 8th, at 6 pm.  To get involved in creating our Sunday services, contact our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.

This Thursday, December 5th at 7 pm, the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America meets at our building.  Contact Susan Randolph.

Community Events this week:

This Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 pm, Missouri River Regional Library presents Music in (or near) the Library with Maria Duhova Trevor at Grace Episcopal Church.  Maria Duhova Trevor is the principal harpist of both the Missouri and the Springfield Symphony Orchestras as well as an adjunct instructor of harp at the University of Missouri and Truman State University. She collaborates with local musicians in solo recitals and chamber music and appears regularly with the Odyssey Chamber Music Series in Columbia. She moved to the USA in 2006 from Slovakia and has established herself as one of the most sought-after harpists in Missouri. In Europe, she toured extensively with various orchestras and opera companies and served as a recording harpist for the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra. She maintains an active teaching studio, and her philosophy of the healing power of music has brought a large following.  Contact Madeline Matson.  For more library events, visit MRRL.org.

This Friday, December 6th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film.  This month's selection: "The Chaperone."  Society matron Norma Carlisle volunteers to accompany future Jazz Age star and free spirit Louise Brooks for a summer in New York City. But why does she want to go? It’s a story full of surprises—about who these women really are and who they eventually become. Written by Julian Fellowes of Downton Abbey fame and starring Elizabeth McGovern, a Downton Abbey star, the film is based on Laura Moriarty’s beloved novel.  Contact Madeline Matson.  For more library events, visit MRRL.org.

Next Sunday, December 8th at 1:30 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL hosts a Local Authors Showcase.  Meet local authors from the mid-Missouri area whose works represent a variety of genres. They will meet with visitors to discuss their work and publishing experiences, and have their books available for sale. It’s the perfect time to purchase signed copies for family, friends—or yourself. Check the library’s website for the participating authors.  Contact Madeline Matson.  For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.

This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Greener Grass" (Thursday through Sunday) and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (Sunday only).  For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.

For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:

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Have a great week!

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