This Sunday, friend of the Fellowship Nasruddeen Al-Awwal visited us to tell us about the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and many Muslims especially devote themselves to it during Ramadan, the month of the Islamic Calendar during which the Koran was revealed. Over the centuries, many rules have developed about how to keep the fast --- and when not to; many of these rules allow exemptions in cases where fasting would be an extreme hardship or health hazard. The fleeting special time of Ramadan, Nasruddeen said, leads Muslims to greet it "like a guest," but the spirit of devotion is also meant to stay throughout the year.
Next Sunday, May 20th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the June newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The United States of Planet Earth," Frank Rycyk
In the spirit of "Creativity," Frank Rycyk presents an audacious plan toward world peace.
Perhaps you might wish to suggest something better.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
UUFJC Annual Business Meeting
In this annual exercise of our fifth UU principle ("... use of the democratic process ..."), we will elect officers to open board positions, approve our annual budget, and attend to other business. Please come and make your voice heard! For a draft agenda and more information, see our May Newsletter or contact our president, Katherine Connor.
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 --- "Creativity and Our Faith - Merger Day"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our annual pledge drive is still in progress. Thank you to everyone who supports UUFJC with their pledges, and thank you to those who submit their estimates of giving; it's a tremendous help to us in planning for the year ahead. For pledge forms, Fair Share giving suggestions, and more information, contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
It’s only two weeks now until we begin accepting donations for our annual Rummage Sale, coming Saturday, June 2nd. Please be looking for items to donate (clean, fully functional, and in good condition, please!). Thanks to you we always plenty to offer. We're asking for no adult clothing, please; children’s clothing is welcome and appreciated. If you're more into cookery than salespersonship, we're also interested in offering bake sale items this year, and we even have some ingredients for volunteers to use. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with the sale, please see Bob Antweiler and Lisa Sanning.
Monday, May 14th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month: "A Low-Carbon Diet: Reducing your Climate-Change Footprint through Dietary Choice," with Mark Haim, peace activist and owner-operator of The Peace Nook in Columbia, MO. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Saturday, May 19th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets in our building from 1:30 to 4 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
Next Sunday, May 20th, Jefferson City Indivisible meets in our building from 1:15 to 3 pm. Contact Susan Randolph.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "A Monster Calls" (Tuesday only) and "The Final Portrait" (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, May 20th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the June newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The United States of Planet Earth," Frank Rycyk
In the spirit of "Creativity," Frank Rycyk presents an audacious plan toward world peace.
Perhaps you might wish to suggest something better.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
UUFJC Annual Business Meeting
In this annual exercise of our fifth UU principle ("... use of the democratic process ..."), we will elect officers to open board positions, approve our annual budget, and attend to other business. Please come and make your voice heard! For a draft agenda and more information, see our May Newsletter or contact our president, Katherine Connor.
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 --- "Creativity and Our Faith - Merger Day"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our annual pledge drive is still in progress. Thank you to everyone who supports UUFJC with their pledges, and thank you to those who submit their estimates of giving; it's a tremendous help to us in planning for the year ahead. For pledge forms, Fair Share giving suggestions, and more information, contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
It’s only two weeks now until we begin accepting donations for our annual Rummage Sale, coming Saturday, June 2nd. Please be looking for items to donate (clean, fully functional, and in good condition, please!). Thanks to you we always plenty to offer. We're asking for no adult clothing, please; children’s clothing is welcome and appreciated. If you're more into cookery than salespersonship, we're also interested in offering bake sale items this year, and we even have some ingredients for volunteers to use. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with the sale, please see Bob Antweiler and Lisa Sanning.
Monday, May 14th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month: "A Low-Carbon Diet: Reducing your Climate-Change Footprint through Dietary Choice," with Mark Haim, peace activist and owner-operator of The Peace Nook in Columbia, MO. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Saturday, May 19th, the Hola Amigos Spanish Speakers group meets in our building from 1:30 to 4 pm. Contact Patt Behler.
Next Sunday, May 20th, Jefferson City Indivisible meets in our building from 1:15 to 3 pm. Contact Susan Randolph.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "A Monster Calls" (Tuesday only) and "The Final Portrait" (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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