Our November newsletter is in the works.
We hope to send it out within the next several days.
We hope to send it out within the next several days.
Yesterday morning, we wrapped up our month of reflections on Heritage with the second of two sermons by Rev. David Schwartz of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, considering the Seven UU Principles, the heritage they represent, and the current proposal to re-envision them. Rev. Schwartz argued that re-envisioning is part of our heritage as UUs, that the Principles are not a creed, but only a current best effort to describe the shared experience that brings us with our diverse beliefs together into a shared faith.
The new proposal attempts to describe what we share as the "Spiritual Discipline of Love," which shines through in inseparable facets of Interdependence, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Generosity, and Justice. Echoes of the current Principles continue, but it isn't a mere tinkering around the edges. The new proposal, for instance, places greater emphasis on taking action and doing the work, both within ourselves and out in the world.
Rev. Schwartz did not intend to argue for or against the revision, but called on listeners to sit with it, see what feels right about it, where we may feel resistance to it, where it fits better than what came before, and what may still be missing.
Both sermons are available to view online:
"How (and Why) We Got Our Unitarian Universalist 7 Principles":
The new proposal attempts to describe what we share as the "Spiritual Discipline of Love," which shines through in inseparable facets of Interdependence, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Generosity, and Justice. Echoes of the current Principles continue, but it isn't a mere tinkering around the edges. The new proposal, for instance, places greater emphasis on taking action and doing the work, both within ourselves and out in the world.
Rev. Schwartz did not intend to argue for or against the revision, but called on listeners to sit with it, see what feels right about it, where we may feel resistance to it, where it fits better than what came before, and what may still be missing.
Both sermons are available to view online:
"How (and Why) We Got Our Unitarian Universalist 7 Principles":
"Rewriting Our Seven Principles":
And the UUA offers more resources for exploring the proposed "Article II" revision to our UU Principles:
Article II Study Commission Report
New Article II Congregational Resources
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:
Article II Study Commission Report
New Article II Congregational Resources
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:
UUFJC News and Events this week:
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You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
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 continues, although we still expect it to be some time before we can move back. If you have any questions about the state of the restoration, please contact our board president, Rich Burdge.
It's time to update our UUFJC Members and Friends Directory. If you would like to share your contact information with other members and friends, please contact our administrator at [email protected] with the information you would like to share.
This Thursday, November 2nd 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.
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:
This Friday, November 3rd, Missouri River Regional Library presents their monthly First Friday Film at 7 pm in their Art Gallery. This month's selection: "Come See The Paradise." In 1936, intermarriage is illegal in California. Jack McGurn and Lily Kawamura elope to Seattle where they have a daughter. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, Lily, her family, and thousands of other Japanese-Americans are "relocated" to internment camps. Jack tries desperately to keep his family together, but the grim specter of war threatens to tear them apart. Dennis Quaid and Tamlyn Tomita star in this powerful film. 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
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 continues, although we still expect it to be some time before we can move back. If you have any questions about the state of the restoration, please contact our board president, Rich Burdge.
It's time to update our UUFJC Members and Friends Directory. If you would like to share your contact information with other members and friends, please contact our administrator at [email protected] with the information you would like to share.
This Thursday, November 2nd 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.
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:
This Friday, November 3rd, Missouri River Regional Library presents their monthly First Friday Film at 7 pm in their Art Gallery. This month's selection: "Come See The Paradise." In 1936, intermarriage is illegal in California. Jack McGurn and Lily Kawamura elope to Seattle where they have a daughter. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, Lily, her family, and thousands of other Japanese-Americans are "relocated" to internment camps. Jack tries desperately to keep his family together, but the grim specter of war threatens to tear them apart. Dennis Quaid and Tamlyn Tomita star in this powerful film. 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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