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UUFJC Newsletter: Flame on the Water, September 2023
UUFJC Newsletter: Flame on the Water, September 2023
Happy Labor Day!
Yesterday morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies joined us to begin our month of reflection on Welcome with thoughts on how to widen our circle of what we are able to Welcome. She encouraged us to embrace the tension and paradox of holding two positions at once, or for example feeling happy and sad both at once. She encouraged us to emulate the openness and wonder of children. And she encouraged us to slow down and check our ego; it's all too easy to be in a hurry to be right or make a judgment, but we can widen our welcome by taking the time to meet the unfamiliar with compassionate curiosity and learning.
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from yesterday is available to view online:
Yesterday morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies joined us to begin our month of reflection on Welcome with thoughts on how to widen our circle of what we are able to Welcome. She encouraged us to embrace the tension and paradox of holding two positions at once, or for example feeling happy and sad both at once. She encouraged us to emulate the openness and wonder of children. And she encouraged us to slow down and check our ego; it's all too easy to be in a hurry to be right or make a judgment, but we can widen our welcome by taking the time to meet the unfamiliar with compassionate curiosity and learning.
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from yesterday is available to view online:
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PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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).
The restoration of our building after our recent fire is underway, although we still expect it to be some weeks before we can move back. If you have any questions about the state of the restoration, please contact our board president, Rich Burdge.
Are you near retirement or recently retired? Intern minister George Grimm-Howell is planning a simple ritual to mark the important life transition from paid work to what comes next in this new phase of life. If you are interested in learning more or participating in a ritual or possible discussion group, please contact George at [email protected].
This Thursday, September 7th at 7 pm, we are 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 https://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, when possible. Zoom may also be available. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Next Sunday, September 10th, our Intergenerational Book Study group meets at 2 pm at the Regnier home. This month’s book selection: “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. For location details and more information, contact Emma Regnier or Betty Cooper.
Our building (when available) 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:
No community events were submitted for inclusion in this week's email. If you know of a community event you would like to see listed in this space, contact our administrator: [email protected].
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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).
The restoration of our building after our recent fire is underway, although we still expect it to be some weeks before we can move back. If you have any questions about the state of the restoration, please contact our board president, Rich Burdge.
Are you near retirement or recently retired? Intern minister George Grimm-Howell is planning a simple ritual to mark the important life transition from paid work to what comes next in this new phase of life. If you are interested in learning more or participating in a ritual or possible discussion group, please contact George at [email protected].
This Thursday, September 7th at 7 pm, we are 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 https://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, when possible. Zoom may also be available. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Next Sunday, September 10th, our Intergenerational Book Study group meets at 2 pm at the Regnier home. This month’s book selection: “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. For location details and more information, contact Emma Regnier or Betty Cooper.
Our building (when available) 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:
No community events were submitted for inclusion in this week's email. If you know of a community event you would like to see listed in this space, contact our administrator: [email protected].
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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