Sunday morning, Rev. Mike Adamek began exploring our Soul Matters theme for this month: Perseverance, and he asked an important question. How do you tell the difference between the virtue of Perseverance and not-so-virtuous stubbornness or obsession? Easy answers are difficult to find. It is wise to ask ourselves why we persist, what makes our goals worth persisting toward --- but on the one hand any of us can convince ourselves that our motives are nobler than they are, and on the other hand even short-sighted motives can help us persevere toward worthy goals. The best advice Rev. Mike could offer was to work at being honest with ourselves and especially at being open and receptive --- listening to the people around us, the world, and even the silence, allowing new truths to break in on us. The things truly worth persevering for will survive the testing.
Next Sunday, February 11th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Special Guest Speaker: Deanna Alonso, Frank Rycyk moderating
Deanna is Executive Director of the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association. Her journey from homelessness to Executive Director well illustrates our monthly theme of "Perseverance."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: “Those Who Went Before – And Persevered”
This is the time of the year for reflecting on History and to learn more about our foremothers and forefathers, many of whom faced adversities.
Our UUFJC Worship Committee will share vital and inspiring information about some of the notable persons from the past, including how, through their perseverance, they contributed toward shaping and molding the world we live in today.
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 --- "Perseverance and Love" (Valentines)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our Sanctuary has a new look! Members of our worship service committee and board have discovered that by using the space differently, we have room to welcome more people. The pulpit and chalice table are now on the side of the room nearest the entrance and the forum room; the piano has not moved but will now be positioned behind most of the seats. We're still working out the details, but most of the responses Sunday were positive. If you haven't seen it yet, don't let it surprise you. Open your mind and see what you think of it!
This Sunday we finished our annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee continues. Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, as soon as possible if you'd like to make a last-minute donation.
Our Membership Committee is looking for volunteer Greeters. If you would like to be the first friendly face people meet as they enter on Sunday mornings, please contact Bob Antweiler.
MidWest Leadership School is coming this summer, July 15th-21st in Decorah, Iowa. Sponsored by our MidAmerica Region UUA, MWLS is "a weeklong intensive experience designed to engage participants in all aspects of leadership in a Unitarian Universalist faith community," with parallel programs for youth and for adults of all ages. Alexis Engelbrecht and Laura Gilkey have attended in the past, if you want to know more about the experience. The UUFJC Board is interested in providing financial assistance to attend. Contact our board president, Katherine Connor, if you are interested.
This Wednesday, February 7th from 9 am - 2 pm, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has reserved our building for their Legislative Advocacy Day. Contact Shanon Hawk with any questions.
This Thursday, February 8th at 7 pm, the American Association of University Women meets at our building, in the Forum Room. This month's speaker will be Mrs. Ann Jarrett, the Teaching and Learning Director of the Missouri National Education Association. Her topic will be "Teacher Recruitment and Retention Issues." She'll also tell us about the latest on the issue of the MO. Board of Education and it's members. AAUW meetings are open and the public is invited. Contact Charlotte Parsons.
At the same time, this Thursday, February 8th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group will also meet at our building, in the Sanctuary. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, February 9th at 7 pm, Capital Area Missouri NOW (National Organization for Women) presents their monthly film at our building. For film selection and more information, contact Sue Gibson.
This Saturday, February 10th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets in our building from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
And! Coming Monday, February 12th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole County Health Department will speak about "The Flu: Myth and Reality." Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Wednesday, February 7th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents Reel Life Cinema: "13th." Director Ava DuVernay, who won multiple awards for her film “Selma,” explores the injustices of the U.S. prison system and what it reveals about racial inequality in America. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "I, Tonya" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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, February 11th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Special Guest Speaker: Deanna Alonso, Frank Rycyk moderating
Deanna is Executive Director of the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association. Her journey from homelessness to Executive Director well illustrates our monthly theme of "Perseverance."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: “Those Who Went Before – And Persevered”
This is the time of the year for reflecting on History and to learn more about our foremothers and forefathers, many of whom faced adversities.
Our UUFJC Worship Committee will share vital and inspiring information about some of the notable persons from the past, including how, through their perseverance, they contributed toward shaping and molding the world we live in today.
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 --- "Perseverance and Love" (Valentines)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our Sanctuary has a new look! Members of our worship service committee and board have discovered that by using the space differently, we have room to welcome more people. The pulpit and chalice table are now on the side of the room nearest the entrance and the forum room; the piano has not moved but will now be positioned behind most of the seats. We're still working out the details, but most of the responses Sunday were positive. If you haven't seen it yet, don't let it surprise you. Open your mind and see what you think of it!
This Sunday we finished our annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee continues. Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, as soon as possible if you'd like to make a last-minute donation.
Our Membership Committee is looking for volunteer Greeters. If you would like to be the first friendly face people meet as they enter on Sunday mornings, please contact Bob Antweiler.
MidWest Leadership School is coming this summer, July 15th-21st in Decorah, Iowa. Sponsored by our MidAmerica Region UUA, MWLS is "a weeklong intensive experience designed to engage participants in all aspects of leadership in a Unitarian Universalist faith community," with parallel programs for youth and for adults of all ages. Alexis Engelbrecht and Laura Gilkey have attended in the past, if you want to know more about the experience. The UUFJC Board is interested in providing financial assistance to attend. Contact our board president, Katherine Connor, if you are interested.
This Wednesday, February 7th from 9 am - 2 pm, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has reserved our building for their Legislative Advocacy Day. Contact Shanon Hawk with any questions.
This Thursday, February 8th at 7 pm, the American Association of University Women meets at our building, in the Forum Room. This month's speaker will be Mrs. Ann Jarrett, the Teaching and Learning Director of the Missouri National Education Association. Her topic will be "Teacher Recruitment and Retention Issues." She'll also tell us about the latest on the issue of the MO. Board of Education and it's members. AAUW meetings are open and the public is invited. Contact Charlotte Parsons.
At the same time, this Thursday, February 8th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group will also meet at our building, in the Sanctuary. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, February 9th at 7 pm, Capital Area Missouri NOW (National Organization for Women) presents their monthly film at our building. For film selection and more information, contact Sue Gibson.
This Saturday, February 10th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets in our building from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
And! Coming Monday, February 12th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, Kristi Campbell, Director of the Cole County Health Department will speak about "The Flu: Myth and Reality." Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Wednesday, February 7th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents Reel Life Cinema: "13th." Director Ava DuVernay, who won multiple awards for her film “Selma,” explores the injustices of the U.S. prison system and what it reveals about racial inequality in America. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "I, Tonya" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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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