Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy continued exploring our monthly Soul Matters Theme: Possibility. She shared a favorite quote by Marianne Williamson:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. ... We are all meant to shine, [...] and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
To say that we are powerful beyond measure does not mean that our possibilities have no limits, but Rev. Nancy suggested that even our limitations can help to guide us, giving us structure and focus to choose the place where we can work hard to expand what's possible. There are always limits, but we are always capable of more than we imagine. Rev. Nancy called us to choose from what we see as possible, to commit to dreaming bigger, to accept our fears but not submit to them, and then to let go and accept that we are powerful and responsible even though we are not in control.
This week's quote to Contemplate: "A dream is the bearer of a new possibility, the enlarged horizon, the great hope." - Howard Thurman
Next Sunday, February 26th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What the Dakota Pipeline May Really Be About," Frank Rycyk
North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer presents some different ideas.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Planting Seeds of Love"
Join us for this special multigenerational service that explores and celebrates what it means to be a community of possibility that “stands on the side of love”. We’ll have special music, readings, and a congregational activity in which members and friends of all ages are invited to reflect upon commitments they can enhance their sphere of influence and to plant seeds of love and possibility.
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!
Special Film: "Defying the Nazis" - 2 pm
UUFJC will screen the documentary film "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" directed by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky. The film is "an account of a daring rescue mission that occurred on the precipice of World War II. It tells the story of Waitstill & Martha Sharp, a Unitarian Minister and his wife from Wellesley, Massachusetts, who left their children behind in the care of their parish and boldly committed to multiple life-threatening missions in Europe. Over two dangerous years they helped to save hundreds of imperiled political dissidents and Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi occupation across Europe."
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are updating our Members and Friends Directory. If you would like your contact information updated, added, or removed, there is a paper copy of the directory in the back of the Sanctuary where you can note any changes, or you can e-mail the administrator: [email protected].
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, February 23rd at 7 pm. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, February 24th is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Serving begins at 5 pm, please arrive early to help prepare. Contact Bob Antweiler, Jim Babb, or Joanna Babb if you would like to help prepare or serve food.
Later this Friday at 7 pm is the monthly Last Friday Documentary. This month’s selection is “Free Angela and All Political Prisoners.” Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
This Saturday, February 25th at 1 pm, a book group will meet to discuss “The UU Handbook.” Contact Alexis for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, February 23rd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Unguarded Moments: Laughing on the Inside at the Old MSP." Larry E. Neal worked inside the old Missouri State Penitentiary for 20 years, supervising inmates in the maintenance and repair of the institution. His work took him from rooftops to cell blocks to the maze of tunnels underground. Hear Neal tell of the pranks, jokes and escapades that staff and inmates played on each other amidst this backdrop. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents the Oscar-Nominated Shorts, Live Action (Friday) and Animated (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!
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. ... We are all meant to shine, [...] and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
To say that we are powerful beyond measure does not mean that our possibilities have no limits, but Rev. Nancy suggested that even our limitations can help to guide us, giving us structure and focus to choose the place where we can work hard to expand what's possible. There are always limits, but we are always capable of more than we imagine. Rev. Nancy called us to choose from what we see as possible, to commit to dreaming bigger, to accept our fears but not submit to them, and then to let go and accept that we are powerful and responsible even though we are not in control.
This week's quote to Contemplate: "A dream is the bearer of a new possibility, the enlarged horizon, the great hope." - Howard Thurman
Next Sunday, February 26th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What the Dakota Pipeline May Really Be About," Frank Rycyk
North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer presents some different ideas.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Planting Seeds of Love"
Join us for this special multigenerational service that explores and celebrates what it means to be a community of possibility that “stands on the side of love”. We’ll have special music, readings, and a congregational activity in which members and friends of all ages are invited to reflect upon commitments they can enhance their sphere of influence and to plant seeds of love and possibility.
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!
Special Film: "Defying the Nazis" - 2 pm
UUFJC will screen the documentary film "Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War" directed by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky. The film is "an account of a daring rescue mission that occurred on the precipice of World War II. It tells the story of Waitstill & Martha Sharp, a Unitarian Minister and his wife from Wellesley, Massachusetts, who left their children behind in the care of their parish and boldly committed to multiple life-threatening missions in Europe. Over two dangerous years they helped to save hundreds of imperiled political dissidents and Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi occupation across Europe."
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are updating our Members and Friends Directory. If you would like your contact information updated, added, or removed, there is a paper copy of the directory in the back of the Sanctuary where you can note any changes, or you can e-mail the administrator: [email protected].
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, February 23rd at 7 pm. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, February 24th is our monthly Salvation Army meal. Serving begins at 5 pm, please arrive early to help prepare. Contact Bob Antweiler, Jim Babb, or Joanna Babb if you would like to help prepare or serve food.
Later this Friday at 7 pm is the monthly Last Friday Documentary. This month’s selection is “Free Angela and All Political Prisoners.” Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
This Saturday, February 25th at 1 pm, a book group will meet to discuss “The UU Handbook.” Contact Alexis for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, February 23rd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Unguarded Moments: Laughing on the Inside at the Old MSP." Larry E. Neal worked inside the old Missouri State Penitentiary for 20 years, supervising inmates in the maintenance and repair of the institution. His work took him from rooftops to cell blocks to the maze of tunnels underground. Hear Neal tell of the pranks, jokes and escapades that staff and inmates played on each other amidst this backdrop. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents the Oscar-Nominated Shorts, Live Action (Friday) and Animated (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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