Today, Rev. Mike brought us a message whose title tells the story: "Tough-Minded Optimists are Needed Now." Our stereotype of optimists is of naive Pollyannas who always look on the bright side, but Rev. Mike argued that a truer picture is of optimists as problem solvers --- it's not that they see nothing wrong, it's that when they see something wrong, they (we?) believe in the possibility of solutions. Far from rose-tinted complacency, such true optimism produces "creative discontent" with things as they are --- just what we need to make things better.
Next Sunday, October 12th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"UUs Engaging in Civil Discourse," Frank Rycyk.
UUA's Congregational Management Committee offers guidance on their website on how the 7 UU Principles suggest ways to "disagree agreeably" toward the goal of creating intracongregational harmony.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: A Dialogue on Racial Justice with Rev. John Bennett and Rev. WT Edmonson.
Our speakers were among the faith leaders arrested in May protesting for Medicaid expansion. Contact Kath Connor if you wish to contribute to their legal defense.
Plus Children's RE with Lisa Sanning and Patt Behler.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Thanks to Bob Antweiler and everyone who helped with our booth at the Fall Festival this past Saturday!
This Friday, October 10th at 7 pm at the Fellowship is this month's Reader's Eye Film: "Vampyr," an eerily inventive early vampire movie directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, followed by selections from "The Twilight Zone." Contact Bob Boldt for more information.
Also next Sunday, directly after service we are having a planning meeting for an upcoming fundraising event (tentatively scheduled for November 15th). Please come if you can help or contact a Board member to volunteer.
Later next Sunday afternoon at 1:30 pm, the UUFJC Board meets at the Fellowship. All are welcome to attend.
Later this month, we will be having our annual Day of the Dead observance and will once again be building a Day of the Dead altar. Members and friends are invited to bring in pictures and small tokens in remembrance of loved ones who have passed on. Please bring these on the Sundays of October 19th and 26th; they will be returned November 2nd. Contact Bob Boldt for more information.
Community Events this week:
Monday, October 6th, Documentary Days continue at Capital 8 Theater with "Burt's Buzz," "a journey into the remarkable double life of Burt Shavitz— a reclusive beekeeper who reluctantly became one of the world’s most recognizable brand identities." Screenings at 5 pm and 7 pm.
This Friday, October 10th is the Rotary Club Spaghetti Supper. Tickets are $10. For tickets and more information, contact Frank Rycyk.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street is showing "FRANK" and "The One I Love," plus a Wine and Watch Fundraiser featuring "The American Wine Story." For showtimes and more information, visit:http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
Next Sunday, October 12th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"UUs Engaging in Civil Discourse," Frank Rycyk.
UUA's Congregational Management Committee offers guidance on their website on how the 7 UU Principles suggest ways to "disagree agreeably" toward the goal of creating intracongregational harmony.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: A Dialogue on Racial Justice with Rev. John Bennett and Rev. WT Edmonson.
Our speakers were among the faith leaders arrested in May protesting for Medicaid expansion. Contact Kath Connor if you wish to contribute to their legal defense.
Plus Children's RE with Lisa Sanning and Patt Behler.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Thanks to Bob Antweiler and everyone who helped with our booth at the Fall Festival this past Saturday!
This Friday, October 10th at 7 pm at the Fellowship is this month's Reader's Eye Film: "Vampyr," an eerily inventive early vampire movie directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, followed by selections from "The Twilight Zone." Contact Bob Boldt for more information.
Also next Sunday, directly after service we are having a planning meeting for an upcoming fundraising event (tentatively scheduled for November 15th). Please come if you can help or contact a Board member to volunteer.
Later next Sunday afternoon at 1:30 pm, the UUFJC Board meets at the Fellowship. All are welcome to attend.
Later this month, we will be having our annual Day of the Dead observance and will once again be building a Day of the Dead altar. Members and friends are invited to bring in pictures and small tokens in remembrance of loved ones who have passed on. Please bring these on the Sundays of October 19th and 26th; they will be returned November 2nd. Contact Bob Boldt for more information.
Community Events this week:
Monday, October 6th, Documentary Days continue at Capital 8 Theater with "Burt's Buzz," "a journey into the remarkable double life of Burt Shavitz— a reclusive beekeeper who reluctantly became one of the world’s most recognizable brand identities." Screenings at 5 pm and 7 pm.
This Friday, October 10th is the Rotary Club Spaghetti Supper. Tickets are $10. For tickets and more information, contact Frank Rycyk.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street is showing "FRANK" and "The One I Love," plus a Wine and Watch Fundraiser featuring "The American Wine Story." For showtimes and more information, visit:http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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