Today, UUFJC hosted Rev. John Bennett and Rev. WT Edmonson for a dialogue on racial justice. They spoke about their backgrounds --- one grew up in an all-white "sundown town," the other watched white neighbors abandon the local school after integration --- and about experiences that shaped their commitment to social justice. They reminded us that we must look to the imbalance of power and privilege that gives racism its destructive force, and at the same time we must look to meeting each other in our common humanity as they showed us by example.
Next Sunday, October 19th:
Submissions are due next Sunday for the November Newsletter and Calendar. E-mail items to Laura Gilkey or submit them to the mail slot in the Fellowship office.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"There is no 'Spanking Debate'," Laura Gilkey
Huffington Post columnist Lisa Belkin writes that “Some questions really don't have two sides,” and the evidence against spanking children is too one-sided to even call it a debate.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Humanitarian Service Projects in Vietnam," Mike Boehm
While the American war in Vietnam has ended and prosperity is developing in many areas there, the poverty and suffering in the rural areas has not ended. Madison Quakers, Inc. has been helping to alleviate some of that suffering in a peaceful, uplifting and community oriented way. For more information, visit http://www.mqivietnam.org/.
Mr. Boehm will be taking a special collection.
Plus Children's RE with Gennifer Monteer and Madeline Matson.
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We have some Halloween items and treat baskets available in the front hall for a Silent Auction. Bids are now being taken!
We are collecting food for The Pantry, the food assistance program of our friends at Table of Grace. The Pantry offers recipe kits to help people make delicious, filling, and nutritious meals. The items they need at this time are:
Rotini or Penne pasta
Chicken Bouillon powder
Old Fashioned Oats (NOT instant)
Cream of Wheat
Quick Grits (NOT instant)
Brown Sugar
We are collecting until next Sunday, October 19th. There is a box at the Fellowship by the coat rack for donations, or you can donate money which Brad and Kath Connor will use for bulk purchases. Make checks out to UUFJC and add a memo for "The Pantry." Contact Roberta Dunkel for more information.
Monday, October 13th at 6:30 pm, the Worship Service Committee will meet at the Fellowship. Contact Carol Bontempo.
Next Sunday, October 19th at the Fellowship, the monthly Laughter Yoga session will be held at 4 pm. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Again this year, we will have a Day of the Dead altar. Members and friends are invited to bring mementos of loved ones who have passed away. Please bring these next Sunday, the 19th, or the following Sunday, the 26th. They will be returned November 2nd. Contact Bob Boldt.
Community Events this week:
Documentary Days continue at Capital 8 Theater Monday, October 13th with "Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me," a ferocious, funny and poignant portrait of the one-of-a-kind Broadway legend as she reaches her 87th year. Screenings at 5 and 7 pm.
Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library upstairs in the Story Hour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
Later Tuesday evening at 7 pm, MRRL hosts an event about The NEEED Project. This local nonprofit is dedicated to promoting sustainable solutions for Nutrition, Energy, the Environment, and Economic Development. A representative will explain its various projects, including the Heart of Missouri Gardens, which produces food for local senior nutrition centers and area food pantries. Volunteers are also working to develop equipment that converts organic waste into energy and a soil amendment that enhances plant growth and has other environmental benefits. Contact Madeline Matson.
Wednesday, October 15th at 7 pm, MRRL hosts "The Voice Within Us: An Evening of Poetry." Bring a poem of your own or one by your favorite poet to share. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents "The American Wine Story," "The One I Love," and "The Two Faces of January." For showtimes and more information, visit: http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
Next Sunday, October 19th:
Submissions are due next Sunday for the November Newsletter and Calendar. E-mail items to Laura Gilkey or submit them to the mail slot in the Fellowship office.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"There is no 'Spanking Debate'," Laura Gilkey
Huffington Post columnist Lisa Belkin writes that “Some questions really don't have two sides,” and the evidence against spanking children is too one-sided to even call it a debate.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Humanitarian Service Projects in Vietnam," Mike Boehm
While the American war in Vietnam has ended and prosperity is developing in many areas there, the poverty and suffering in the rural areas has not ended. Madison Quakers, Inc. has been helping to alleviate some of that suffering in a peaceful, uplifting and community oriented way. For more information, visit http://www.mqivietnam.org/.
Mr. Boehm will be taking a special collection.
Plus Children's RE with Gennifer Monteer and Madeline Matson.
Youth RE is available. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We have some Halloween items and treat baskets available in the front hall for a Silent Auction. Bids are now being taken!
We are collecting food for The Pantry, the food assistance program of our friends at Table of Grace. The Pantry offers recipe kits to help people make delicious, filling, and nutritious meals. The items they need at this time are:
Rotini or Penne pasta
Chicken Bouillon powder
Old Fashioned Oats (NOT instant)
Cream of Wheat
Quick Grits (NOT instant)
Brown Sugar
We are collecting until next Sunday, October 19th. There is a box at the Fellowship by the coat rack for donations, or you can donate money which Brad and Kath Connor will use for bulk purchases. Make checks out to UUFJC and add a memo for "The Pantry." Contact Roberta Dunkel for more information.
Monday, October 13th at 6:30 pm, the Worship Service Committee will meet at the Fellowship. Contact Carol Bontempo.
Next Sunday, October 19th at the Fellowship, the monthly Laughter Yoga session will be held at 4 pm. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Again this year, we will have a Day of the Dead altar. Members and friends are invited to bring mementos of loved ones who have passed away. Please bring these next Sunday, the 19th, or the following Sunday, the 26th. They will be returned November 2nd. Contact Bob Boldt.
Community Events this week:
Documentary Days continue at Capital 8 Theater Monday, October 13th with "Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me," a ferocious, funny and poignant portrait of the one-of-a-kind Broadway legend as she reaches her 87th year. Screenings at 5 and 7 pm.
Tuesday, October 14th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library upstairs in the Story Hour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
Later Tuesday evening at 7 pm, MRRL hosts an event about The NEEED Project. This local nonprofit is dedicated to promoting sustainable solutions for Nutrition, Energy, the Environment, and Economic Development. A representative will explain its various projects, including the Heart of Missouri Gardens, which produces food for local senior nutrition centers and area food pantries. Volunteers are also working to develop equipment that converts organic waste into energy and a soil amendment that enhances plant growth and has other environmental benefits. Contact Madeline Matson.
Wednesday, October 15th at 7 pm, MRRL hosts "The Voice Within Us: An Evening of Poetry." Bring a poem of your own or one by your favorite poet to share. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents "The American Wine Story," "The One I Love," and "The Two Faces of January." For showtimes and more information, visit: http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.
For yoga and even more events, see our Calendars.
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