Sunday was our first service exploring a Soul Matters theme, and this month's theme is Covenant. For Unitarian Universalists, Covenant is an agreement about how we will strive to be in relationship with one another and the world.
As Rev. Mike explained in his sermon, covenant runs deep in our theological roots. We may not see much of ourselves in the ancient Hebrews idea of a covenant between a reigning God and his chosen subject people, but it is that idea that has been refined and handed down through the centuries. Francis David refined it with his famous saying that "We need not think alike to love alike" --- defining covenant as a bond of love that could hold even through disagreement. The Puritans (yes, the Puritans) refined it in their vows to "Walk together in truth as God gives us the light to see the truth." Today, UUs strongly declare and frequently revise such covenants as our Principles and Sources. This declaration of a center helps give us identity and efficacy, but covenant also calls us to stay in relationship even when we disagree.
To think more deeply about covenant yourself, here's a question to contemplate: What is the most life-giving promise you've made?
Next Sunday, September 11th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Company Town that Chocolate Built," Frank Rycyk
"Hershey is a holdout from a bygone American era, when some 2,000 towns sprang up to serve one particular coal mine, textile factory or slaughter house," according to an Arnie Gaspatto article.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Water Communion"
Join us in coming together for a service that celebrates our community and continues our Water Communion tradition. You are invited to bring water that represents something special that you experienced in the past year.
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:
UUFJC is preparing a booth for Jefferson City's Multicultural Fall Festival, Saturday, October 1st. If you would like to help, contact Bob Antweiler.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, September 8th. They are moving to new leadership, so for details, please contact The Center Project: [email protected].
This Friday, September 9th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader’s Eye Film. For film selection and more information contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, September 11th at 1:30 pm is the next-to-last session of our “Examining Whiteness” anti-racism workshop. Contact Sharon Morgan and Katherine Connor for more information.
Monday, September 12th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City will join in a National Moral Day of Action to deliver our moral declaration to Missouri elected officials and candidates. Participants will gather at 10 am at First Baptist Church. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
The evening of September 12th is also is our monthly Lecture Series. This month, Dick Dalton will speak on “Mastering your Memes and turning the tables on Mental Slavery.” Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, September 8th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts a program on Peer Support for Veterans. Representatives from the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia will explain the history and importance of the peer support program for veterans of all ages. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Don't Think Twice" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and "Vaxxed" (Sunday only). 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!
As Rev. Mike explained in his sermon, covenant runs deep in our theological roots. We may not see much of ourselves in the ancient Hebrews idea of a covenant between a reigning God and his chosen subject people, but it is that idea that has been refined and handed down through the centuries. Francis David refined it with his famous saying that "We need not think alike to love alike" --- defining covenant as a bond of love that could hold even through disagreement. The Puritans (yes, the Puritans) refined it in their vows to "Walk together in truth as God gives us the light to see the truth." Today, UUs strongly declare and frequently revise such covenants as our Principles and Sources. This declaration of a center helps give us identity and efficacy, but covenant also calls us to stay in relationship even when we disagree.
To think more deeply about covenant yourself, here's a question to contemplate: What is the most life-giving promise you've made?
Next Sunday, September 11th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Company Town that Chocolate Built," Frank Rycyk
"Hershey is a holdout from a bygone American era, when some 2,000 towns sprang up to serve one particular coal mine, textile factory or slaughter house," according to an Arnie Gaspatto article.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Water Communion"
Join us in coming together for a service that celebrates our community and continues our Water Communion tradition. You are invited to bring water that represents something special that you experienced in the past year.
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:
UUFJC is preparing a booth for Jefferson City's Multicultural Fall Festival, Saturday, October 1st. If you would like to help, contact Bob Antweiler.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, September 8th. They are moving to new leadership, so for details, please contact The Center Project: [email protected].
This Friday, September 9th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader’s Eye Film. For film selection and more information contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, September 11th at 1:30 pm is the next-to-last session of our “Examining Whiteness” anti-racism workshop. Contact Sharon Morgan and Katherine Connor for more information.
Monday, September 12th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City will join in a National Moral Day of Action to deliver our moral declaration to Missouri elected officials and candidates. Participants will gather at 10 am at First Baptist Church. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
The evening of September 12th is also is our monthly Lecture Series. This month, Dick Dalton will speak on “Mastering your Memes and turning the tables on Mental Slavery.” Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, September 8th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts a program on Peer Support for Veterans. Representatives from the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia will explain the history and importance of the peer support program for veterans of all ages. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Don't Think Twice" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and "Vaxxed" (Sunday only). 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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