This week, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued our month of exploring "Resistance."
Unfortunately I was under the weather and couldn't be there to hear it, so I can only share with you today's Joys and Concerns reading, one that reminds us that Resistance is not merely "against" but more importantly "toward."
Long Road to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
I have walked that long road to freedom.
I have tried not to falter;
I have made missteps along the way.
But I have discovered the secret that
after climbing a great hill, one only finds
that there are many more hills to climb.
I have taken a moment here to rest,
To steal a view of the glorious vista
that surrounds me, to look back
on the distance I have come.
But I can only rest for a moment,
for with freedom come responsibilities,
and I dare not linger, for my long walk
is not ended.
Next Sunday, July 28th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"African Americans and the Police," Patsy Johnson
Ms. Johnson will share data and stories about interactions between African Americans and the police.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The Beatitudes: Resistance and Hope," Alexis
The Beatitudes, also known as the Sermon on the Mount, can easily be simplified in such a way that diminishes their power. You're invited to explore the context and radical content of Jesus' message as portrayed by Matthew, and how the vision the authors provide challenges today's status quo.
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 --- "Wholesome: Meditation"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Submissions for our August Newsletter and Print Calendar are due TODAY. Please e-mail any last-minute items to Laura Gilkey ASAP ([email protected]).
Tomorrow, Monday, July 22nd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Important topics for this month’s meeting include building relationships and community through the Transformative Conversations Campaign and urgent support for the Medicaid Expansion Ballot Initiative, plus an open discussion of ideas and strategies for how the faith community can address the long-term needs of local disaster survivors. Please come and bring a friend! Contact Rev. Kim Woodruff: [email protected]
This Friday, July 26th is our monthly Salvation Army Meal. Please contact Roberta Dunkel if you can help provide or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, July 22nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an Author Talk with Jenn Mann. This New York Times bestselling author and blogger will talk about how she went from a work-at-home mom with two little kids and a husband who drove her batty, to a wildly popular author with a full-time writing career and more than one million followers on social media. She'll also be telling stories and sharing funny anecdotes from her book, Working with People I Want to Punch in the Throat, along with an engaging Q&A session to wrap up the evening. Her books will be available for sale and signing afterward. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The White Crow" (Thursday through Sunday), and "Back to the Future" (Saturday "In the Park After Dark"). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week
Unfortunately I was under the weather and couldn't be there to hear it, so I can only share with you today's Joys and Concerns reading, one that reminds us that Resistance is not merely "against" but more importantly "toward."
Long Road to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
I have walked that long road to freedom.
I have tried not to falter;
I have made missteps along the way.
But I have discovered the secret that
after climbing a great hill, one only finds
that there are many more hills to climb.
I have taken a moment here to rest,
To steal a view of the glorious vista
that surrounds me, to look back
on the distance I have come.
But I can only rest for a moment,
for with freedom come responsibilities,
and I dare not linger, for my long walk
is not ended.
Next Sunday, July 28th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"African Americans and the Police," Patsy Johnson
Ms. Johnson will share data and stories about interactions between African Americans and the police.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The Beatitudes: Resistance and Hope," Alexis
The Beatitudes, also known as the Sermon on the Mount, can easily be simplified in such a way that diminishes their power. You're invited to explore the context and radical content of Jesus' message as portrayed by Matthew, and how the vision the authors provide challenges today's status quo.
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 --- "Wholesome: Meditation"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Submissions for our August Newsletter and Print Calendar are due TODAY. Please e-mail any last-minute items to Laura Gilkey ASAP ([email protected]).
Tomorrow, Monday, July 22nd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Important topics for this month’s meeting include building relationships and community through the Transformative Conversations Campaign and urgent support for the Medicaid Expansion Ballot Initiative, plus an open discussion of ideas and strategies for how the faith community can address the long-term needs of local disaster survivors. Please come and bring a friend! Contact Rev. Kim Woodruff: [email protected]
This Friday, July 26th is our monthly Salvation Army Meal. Please contact Roberta Dunkel if you can help provide or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, July 22nd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an Author Talk with Jenn Mann. This New York Times bestselling author and blogger will talk about how she went from a work-at-home mom with two little kids and a husband who drove her batty, to a wildly popular author with a full-time writing career and more than one million followers on social media. She'll also be telling stories and sharing funny anecdotes from her book, Working with People I Want to Punch in the Throat, along with an engaging Q&A session to wrap up the evening. Her books will be available for sale and signing afterward. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The White Crow" (Thursday through Sunday), and "Back to the Future" (Saturday "In the Park After Dark"). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week
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