Sunday morning, our own Alexis Engelbrecht gave a sermon about stories. We tend to understand our lives and the world around us in terms of stories. These stories give us meaning and insights, but when we turn life into a story, we risk glossing over complexity --- and when we cast ourselves in starring roles, we risk glossing over the deep realities of other people. We need to go beyond the story from our own perspective and open ourselves to the stories from others' perspectives. Only then can we write the story where we move forward together in truth.
Next Sunday, January 17th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Knowing and Living What We Know," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
Rev. Nancy will offer a further exploration of Emerson's words about living our own truth rather than striving to meet the expectations of others.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Sunday began our clergy review process. The first phase is a survey to see what qualities in the clergy relationship are most important to you. An e-mail version of the survey will be sent to members and friends soon. A paper version will also be available at our service next Sunday, January 17th. Responses are due on the 17th. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht for more information.
We need RE volunteers. Contact Kim Connor.
The UUFJC Board meeting that was scheduled for Sunday afternoon is being rescheduled. Contact Katherine Connor for updates on when the meeting will be held.
Monday, January 11th at 7 pm is the UUFJC Lecture Series. This month’s speaker is Captain Doug Shoemaker of the Jefferson City Police Department. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.
This Wednesday, January 13th at 6:30 at Quinn Chapel AME Church, Faith Voices For Jefferson City Presents Guest Speaker Rev. Starsky Wilson on "Race, the Report of the Ferguson Commission, and the State of Missouri - Where Do We Go from Here?" Contact Katherine Connor.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, January 14th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
Next Sunday, January 17th at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session. These sessions are free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
A This I Believe writing workshop is coming Sunday, January 31st from 1:30 to 4 pm. Please RSVP to Alexis as soon as possible if you are interested in attending.
Community Events this week:
Citizens for Peace meet this Tuesday, January 12th at 4 pm in Missouri River Regional Library's Story Hour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This Thursday, January 4th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "Become a Goodreads Power User." Goodreads, the world's largest online community of readers, is a great place to track your reading and interact with other readers. If you love to read, Goodreads can enhance and expand your reading experiences. Diane Peterson will present tips and tricks to make Goodreads easier to use and introduce some very nice lesser-known features. She will provide tips for organizing your book collection, reviewing, groups, recommendations, giveaways, and more. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kids Flicks" (Saturday only) and "Killing Them Safely" (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, January 17th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Knowing and Living What We Know," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
Rev. Nancy will offer a further exploration of Emerson's words about living our own truth rather than striving to meet the expectations of others.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Sunday began our clergy review process. The first phase is a survey to see what qualities in the clergy relationship are most important to you. An e-mail version of the survey will be sent to members and friends soon. A paper version will also be available at our service next Sunday, January 17th. Responses are due on the 17th. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht for more information.
We need RE volunteers. Contact Kim Connor.
The UUFJC Board meeting that was scheduled for Sunday afternoon is being rescheduled. Contact Katherine Connor for updates on when the meeting will be held.
Monday, January 11th at 7 pm is the UUFJC Lecture Series. This month’s speaker is Captain Doug Shoemaker of the Jefferson City Police Department. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.
This Wednesday, January 13th at 6:30 at Quinn Chapel AME Church, Faith Voices For Jefferson City Presents Guest Speaker Rev. Starsky Wilson on "Race, the Report of the Ferguson Commission, and the State of Missouri - Where Do We Go from Here?" Contact Katherine Connor.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, January 14th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
Next Sunday, January 17th at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session. These sessions are free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
A This I Believe writing workshop is coming Sunday, January 31st from 1:30 to 4 pm. Please RSVP to Alexis as soon as possible if you are interested in attending.
Community Events this week:
Citizens for Peace meet this Tuesday, January 12th at 4 pm in Missouri River Regional Library's Story Hour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This Thursday, January 4th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "Become a Goodreads Power User." Goodreads, the world's largest online community of readers, is a great place to track your reading and interact with other readers. If you love to read, Goodreads can enhance and expand your reading experiences. Diane Peterson will present tips and tricks to make Goodreads easier to use and introduce some very nice lesser-known features. She will provide tips for organizing your book collection, reviewing, groups, recommendations, giveaways, and more. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kids Flicks" (Saturday only) and "Killing Them Safely" (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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