This Sunday we continued exploring our monthly theme of "Joy" with reflections from three of our members.
Elizabeth Prenger talked about her studies of Eastern medicine and Taoism, and shared the insight that joy is a guide that leads us to a balanced life, that reflecting on the joy we've experienced through virtues like justice, assertiveness, and self-care can help us maintain the balance that brings joy to our lives.
Katherine Connor shared insights from "The Book of Joy," based on a meeting between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. They discuss "the Eight Pillars of Joy." These include both qualities of mind --- perspective, humility, humor, and acceptance --- and qualities of heart --- forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, and generosity.
Jim Davis recognized that happiness can be difficult to find as we face challenging times. Jim saw no help in leaving everything up to fate or a divine will, or in "just world" theories or individualism that can lead to self-blame. For Jim, joy comes with interdependence, connection to others and nature, and he suggested this path toward joy: looking within to find our strengths and calling, then reaching out to connect and be of use to others.
Next Sunday, July 16th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Alison Anderson
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Floating the Underground River: The Joy Beneath it All," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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!
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Monday, July 10th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. Military veteran David Hammer will share his personal experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and his journey beyond. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Remember, this Wednesday, July 12th, is the voter registration deadline for the August election!
This Thursday, July 13th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
Coming Monday, July 17th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City is co-sponsoring a Healthcare Reform Forum at 6:30 pm at Lincoln University’s Pawley Theater. Featuring nationally known and local healthcare professionals. Free and open to the public. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, July 11th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library, upstairs in the Storyhour room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Big Lebowski" (Wednesday only) and "The Little Hours" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 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!
Elizabeth Prenger talked about her studies of Eastern medicine and Taoism, and shared the insight that joy is a guide that leads us to a balanced life, that reflecting on the joy we've experienced through virtues like justice, assertiveness, and self-care can help us maintain the balance that brings joy to our lives.
Katherine Connor shared insights from "The Book of Joy," based on a meeting between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. They discuss "the Eight Pillars of Joy." These include both qualities of mind --- perspective, humility, humor, and acceptance --- and qualities of heart --- forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, and generosity.
Jim Davis recognized that happiness can be difficult to find as we face challenging times. Jim saw no help in leaving everything up to fate or a divine will, or in "just world" theories or individualism that can lead to self-blame. For Jim, joy comes with interdependence, connection to others and nature, and he suggested this path toward joy: looking within to find our strengths and calling, then reaching out to connect and be of use to others.
Next Sunday, July 16th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Alison Anderson
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Floating the Underground River: The Joy Beneath it All," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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!
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Monday, July 10th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. Military veteran David Hammer will share his personal experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and his journey beyond. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Remember, this Wednesday, July 12th, is the voter registration deadline for the August election!
This Thursday, July 13th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
Coming Monday, July 17th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City is co-sponsoring a Healthcare Reform Forum at 6:30 pm at Lincoln University’s Pawley Theater. Featuring nationally known and local healthcare professionals. Free and open to the public. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, July 11th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library, upstairs in the Storyhour room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Big Lebowski" (Wednesday only) and "The Little Hours" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 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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