This Sunday was our annual Bread Communion. Members and friends brought all different kinds of bread to share, and members Sharon Morgan and Alexis led us in reflections on the ritual. Alexis shared her experiences with Christian communion; although she disagreed with the symbolism of sacrificial atonement, she was able to find meaning in the communion bread as a symbol of the nourishment found in sacred community. Sharon reflected further on ways to nourish our spirits: by practicing gratitude, finding joy in everyday things, through moments of quiet and moments of laughter. Sharon concluded that we can look inward by ourselves, but we need to have community --- to break bread together --- to reach outward into the world.
This week also begins the annual "Guest At Your Table" season of donations for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, which "advances human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies." You can learn more or donate at the UUSC's website (video will start), or ask Katherine Connor for a donation box or envelope (to be gathered and sent in early January).
Next Sunday, November 27th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What Does it Mean to be a People of Blessing?," Betty Cooper
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Blessings"
Various perspectives regarding our Soul Matters theme of “Blessing” will be shared throughout the service. There will also be time for a congregational share in which members and friends will be asked “What are the blessings for which you are most grateful?”
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!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Sharon Morgan has arranged the bread recipes people submitted last year into a collection, which is now available for a $15 suggested minimum donation with proceeds benefiting the Fellowship. Contact Alexis.
We are gathering feedback on our recent worship services. Paper surveys are available at the Fellowship, or you can contact Alexis.
Katherine Connor is gauging interest in a group order for "Standing on the Side of Love" shirts. Contact Katherine if you are interested.
Our annual chili and soup cook-off is coming Saturday, December 3rd from 5 - 9 pm. The event will go much more smoothly if we can get a lot of people to help. Right now, we need people to design flyers and tickets and work on publicity, and when the time comes we’ll need people to provide food, silent auction prizes, and more. If you can help, please contact Bob Antweiler for more details.
The Transgender Support Group is scheduled to meet this Thursday, November 24th at 7 pm. Confirmation is recommended due to the holiday; please contact our administrator.
This Friday, November 25th, our monthly Salvation Army work day is canceled due to the holiday. To get involved in the months to come, please contact Bob Antweiler.
This Friday at 7 pm is the Last Friday Documentary Film. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Community Events this week:
Monday, November 21st at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Out of Print: A Book Culture Documentary." Filmmaker Vivienne Roumani tackles the questions confronting today’s word industry. Winner of numerous awards, the film is narrated by Meryl Street and features Jeff Bezos, Scott Turow, Ray Bradbury, Jeffrey Toobin, booksellers, cognitive scientists, and others affiliated with the publishing industry. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Harry & The Snowman" (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 and a Happy Thanksgiving!
This week also begins the annual "Guest At Your Table" season of donations for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, which "advances human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies." You can learn more or donate at the UUSC's website (video will start), or ask Katherine Connor for a donation box or envelope (to be gathered and sent in early January).
Next Sunday, November 27th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What Does it Mean to be a People of Blessing?," Betty Cooper
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Blessings"
Various perspectives regarding our Soul Matters theme of “Blessing” will be shared throughout the service. There will also be time for a congregational share in which members and friends will be asked “What are the blessings for which you are most grateful?”
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!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Sharon Morgan has arranged the bread recipes people submitted last year into a collection, which is now available for a $15 suggested minimum donation with proceeds benefiting the Fellowship. Contact Alexis.
We are gathering feedback on our recent worship services. Paper surveys are available at the Fellowship, or you can contact Alexis.
Katherine Connor is gauging interest in a group order for "Standing on the Side of Love" shirts. Contact Katherine if you are interested.
Our annual chili and soup cook-off is coming Saturday, December 3rd from 5 - 9 pm. The event will go much more smoothly if we can get a lot of people to help. Right now, we need people to design flyers and tickets and work on publicity, and when the time comes we’ll need people to provide food, silent auction prizes, and more. If you can help, please contact Bob Antweiler for more details.
The Transgender Support Group is scheduled to meet this Thursday, November 24th at 7 pm. Confirmation is recommended due to the holiday; please contact our administrator.
This Friday, November 25th, our monthly Salvation Army work day is canceled due to the holiday. To get involved in the months to come, please contact Bob Antweiler.
This Friday at 7 pm is the Last Friday Documentary Film. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Community Events this week:
Monday, November 21st at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Out of Print: A Book Culture Documentary." Filmmaker Vivienne Roumani tackles the questions confronting today’s word industry. Winner of numerous awards, the film is narrated by Meryl Street and features Jeff Bezos, Scott Turow, Ray Bradbury, Jeffrey Toobin, booksellers, cognitive scientists, and others affiliated with the publishing industry. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Harry & The Snowman" (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 and a Happy Thanksgiving!
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