Sunday, April 30th:
Our May newsletter is now available to view or download:
UUFJC Newsletter: Flame on the Water, May 2023
This morning, we wrapped up our month of reflections on "Resistance" with a recent message from our wider UU community. In a sermon titled "Rest Is Resistance: Can I Get An Amen?," Rev. Emilie Boggis drew on the work of "Nap Bishop" Tricia Hersey and others and called us to resist some of the injustice of our society --- by resting. We are surrounded by a "grind culture" that holds our inherent worth and dignity hostage, telling us that only by endless exertion can we earn our worthiness. It tells us that we must constantly be "productive," even as the "productivity" held out to us tramples over the interdependent web of life, our own well-being, and the space and ease we need to be in touch with ourselves and imagine our future. By taking the rest we need and having faith that we deserve it, we can resist this "grind culture" and begin to resist the destructive systems it is a part of. "The times are urgent," Rev. Boggis said; "let us slow down."
The message is available to view online:
Our May newsletter is now available to view or download:
UUFJC Newsletter: Flame on the Water, May 2023
This morning, we wrapped up our month of reflections on "Resistance" with a recent message from our wider UU community. In a sermon titled "Rest Is Resistance: Can I Get An Amen?," Rev. Emilie Boggis drew on the work of "Nap Bishop" Tricia Hersey and others and called us to resist some of the injustice of our society --- by resting. We are surrounded by a "grind culture" that holds our inherent worth and dignity hostage, telling us that only by endless exertion can we earn our worthiness. It tells us that we must constantly be "productive," even as the "productivity" held out to us tramples over the interdependent web of life, our own well-being, and the space and ease we need to be in touch with ourselves and imagine our future. By taking the rest we need and having faith that we deserve it, we can resist this "grind culture" and begin to resist the destructive systems it is a part of. "The times are urgent," Rev. Boggis said; "let us slow down."
The message is available to view online:
For those who would like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from this morning is also available to view online:
UUFJC News and Events this week:
For accessibility and convenience, we have an option to donate to our Fellowship online through PayPal:
Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can visit our website at uufjc.org. You can also join our open-posting "UUFJC Cafe" Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at [email protected] to join).
It’s that time of year again: time for us to plan our budget for the upcoming fiscal year. You can help us by making or updating pledges of your planned donations to UUFJC so that our board can make informed decisions. For pledge forms and more information, contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
And please mark your calendars for our Annual Business Meeting, which is coming Sunday, May 14th. If you have questions or input on what will be coming up at this year's meeting, please contact our Board.
Thank you for remembering our neighborhood free pantry. For donation ideas and more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn.
Tomorrow, Monday, May 1st, the local chapter of the American Association of University Women meets at our building at 6 pm. Contact Betty Cooper
This Thursday, May 4th at 7 pm, we have been invited to join our neighbors at First UU of Springfield for their monthly “Date with Death Club” via Zoom. These are standalone sessions exploring our shared mortality. More information about the program can be found at datewithdeathclub.com
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87033373838
An independent Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, May 5th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their monthly First Friday Film: "The Quiet Girl." This Irish film, set in 1981, is a coming-of-age drama about a nine-year-old girl from a dysfunctional family who goes to live with distant relatives for the summer. Living with a middle-aged farm couple, she discovers a new way of living and a loving home for the first time. The film was nominated for Best International Film at the recent Academy Awards. It is based on Claire Keegan's novella, Foster. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
For accessibility and convenience, we have an option to donate to our Fellowship online through PayPal:
Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can visit our website at uufjc.org. You can also join our open-posting "UUFJC Cafe" Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at [email protected] to join).
It’s that time of year again: time for us to plan our budget for the upcoming fiscal year. You can help us by making or updating pledges of your planned donations to UUFJC so that our board can make informed decisions. For pledge forms and more information, contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
And please mark your calendars for our Annual Business Meeting, which is coming Sunday, May 14th. If you have questions or input on what will be coming up at this year's meeting, please contact our Board.
Thank you for remembering our neighborhood free pantry. For donation ideas and more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn.
Tomorrow, Monday, May 1st, the local chapter of the American Association of University Women meets at our building at 6 pm. Contact Betty Cooper
This Thursday, May 4th at 7 pm, we have been invited to join our neighbors at First UU of Springfield for their monthly “Date with Death Club” via Zoom. These are standalone sessions exploring our shared mortality. More information about the program can be found at datewithdeathclub.com
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87033373838
An independent Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, May 5th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their monthly First Friday Film: "The Quiet Girl." This Irish film, set in 1981, is a coming-of-age drama about a nine-year-old girl from a dysfunctional family who goes to live with distant relatives for the summer. Living with a middle-aged farm couple, she discovers a new way of living and a loving home for the first time. The film was nominated for Best International Film at the recent Academy Awards. It is based on Claire Keegan's novella, Foster. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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