Today, our own Jim Davis delivered a message about Dr. Martin Luther King, and the Civil Rights movement, reminding us of how hard-won its victories were, and of the role some Unitarians played in that risky and difficult work. The violence that Dr. King and other Civil Rights workers contended against seems so irrational today, it can be difficult for a younger person to get their mind around the fact that it really happened, and not very long ago --- so recently, in fact, that if we had not lost Dr. King to that violence, he might very well be alive today. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of that ugly history, and then look around at who is subject to violence today --- LGBT people? Undocumented immigrants? Criminal suspects? The poor? --- and how we can work toward a day when what they are suffering is seen as so immoral and irrational that it beggars belief.
As a service project in honor of Martin Luther King, we also took a special collection to buy bus passes for children at South Elementary School who live too close to the school to qualify for the regular school bus, but who still face a difficult walk in bad weather. We'll be presenting the money at the school's assembly on Friday. If you'd like to give money or participate in the presentation, contact Patt Behler.
Note: I'm trying a new format for the news and events; let me know what you think!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The February Newsletter and Calendar are finished! Paper copies are available in the back of the Sanctuary, and digital copies are attached to this week's news e-mail.
Last night's Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction was a rousing success! Those who attended had a great time, and over $900 was raised for the Fellowship and Relay for Life! Many thanks to Nancy Ordway and Roberta Dunkel who took the lead, and to everyone else who helped and and participated!
Katherine Connor will make one more order of Standing on the Side of Love T-shirts if there's sufficient demand. Contact her as soon as possible if you still want a T-shirt.
RE needs teachers and aides! All of the lessons and supplies are prepared ahead of time to make it as easy as possible. Please sign up to help! There is a sign-up sheet on the RE room door, or you can contact Amy Regnier.
Annual Giving Receipts have gone out. If you haven't received yours or if you have any questions, contact our Treasurer, Don Love.
This Friday, January 31st at 7 pm, UUFJC hosts the Last Friday Documentary, "A Peaceable Kingdom," about ethical treatment of animals. Contact Bob Boldt.
This Saturday, February 1st, the Ethical Eating Group meets at UUFJC at 9 am to hear speaker Randy Boyce and discuss the "Menu for the Future." Contact Shanon Hawk or Stephanie Childress.
Next Sunday, February 2nd, Youth RE meets during our morning service for middle-school and high-school ages. Contact Nancy Ordway or Amy Regnier.
Next Sunday is also the monthly Laughter Yoga session at UUFJC at 4 pm, free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events This Week:
Monday, January 27th, Documentary Days continue at Capitol 8 Theater with "Inequality for All," featuring former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Shows at 5 and 7.
If Monday isn't a good night for you, "Inequality for All" will also be showing Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30 pm at Pawley Theater in the MLK Building at Lincoln University, in an event organized by several local organizations to mark the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty. Refreshments provided and discussion to follow. Contact Sue Gibson for more information.
Thursday, January 30th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library hosts music with Cathy Barton and Dave Para. Contact Madeline Matson.
Saturday, February 1st, the Mid-Missouri Returned Peace Corps Volunteers' Third Goal International Film Festival begins at 1 pm at the MU Student Center in Columbia and lasts into the evening with four documentary films, international food, artisan pieces, and information on joining the Peace Corps. Visit MORPCV.org or contact Patt Behler for more information.
Saturday evening is also the Jefferson City Animal Shelter's annual Trivia Night beginning at 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the shelter's low-cost spay/neuter program. Contact Roberta Dunkel for more information.
For exercise, yoga, and even more events, see our Calendars.
As a service project in honor of Martin Luther King, we also took a special collection to buy bus passes for children at South Elementary School who live too close to the school to qualify for the regular school bus, but who still face a difficult walk in bad weather. We'll be presenting the money at the school's assembly on Friday. If you'd like to give money or participate in the presentation, contact Patt Behler.
Note: I'm trying a new format for the news and events; let me know what you think!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The February Newsletter and Calendar are finished! Paper copies are available in the back of the Sanctuary, and digital copies are attached to this week's news e-mail.
Last night's Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction was a rousing success! Those who attended had a great time, and over $900 was raised for the Fellowship and Relay for Life! Many thanks to Nancy Ordway and Roberta Dunkel who took the lead, and to everyone else who helped and and participated!
Katherine Connor will make one more order of Standing on the Side of Love T-shirts if there's sufficient demand. Contact her as soon as possible if you still want a T-shirt.
RE needs teachers and aides! All of the lessons and supplies are prepared ahead of time to make it as easy as possible. Please sign up to help! There is a sign-up sheet on the RE room door, or you can contact Amy Regnier.
Annual Giving Receipts have gone out. If you haven't received yours or if you have any questions, contact our Treasurer, Don Love.
This Friday, January 31st at 7 pm, UUFJC hosts the Last Friday Documentary, "A Peaceable Kingdom," about ethical treatment of animals. Contact Bob Boldt.
This Saturday, February 1st, the Ethical Eating Group meets at UUFJC at 9 am to hear speaker Randy Boyce and discuss the "Menu for the Future." Contact Shanon Hawk or Stephanie Childress.
Next Sunday, February 2nd, Youth RE meets during our morning service for middle-school and high-school ages. Contact Nancy Ordway or Amy Regnier.
Next Sunday is also the monthly Laughter Yoga session at UUFJC at 4 pm, free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
Community Events This Week:
Monday, January 27th, Documentary Days continue at Capitol 8 Theater with "Inequality for All," featuring former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Shows at 5 and 7.
If Monday isn't a good night for you, "Inequality for All" will also be showing Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30 pm at Pawley Theater in the MLK Building at Lincoln University, in an event organized by several local organizations to mark the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty. Refreshments provided and discussion to follow. Contact Sue Gibson for more information.
Thursday, January 30th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library hosts music with Cathy Barton and Dave Para. Contact Madeline Matson.
Saturday, February 1st, the Mid-Missouri Returned Peace Corps Volunteers' Third Goal International Film Festival begins at 1 pm at the MU Student Center in Columbia and lasts into the evening with four documentary films, international food, artisan pieces, and information on joining the Peace Corps. Visit MORPCV.org or contact Patt Behler for more information.
Saturday evening is also the Jefferson City Animal Shelter's annual Trivia Night beginning at 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the shelter's low-cost spay/neuter program. Contact Roberta Dunkel for more information.
For exercise, yoga, and even more events, see our Calendars.
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