On this Easter Sunday, Rev. Mike Adamek began exploring our April Soul Matters theme: "Emergence," starting with the image of "rolling the stone." In the biblical accounts of Jesus, "rolling away the stone" was a sign of emergence into eternal life through divine intervention, while in the Greek myth of Sisyphus, "rolling the stone" was an unchanging state of drudging repetition and punishment. Mike said that for him, neither story fully rang true as neither one was a story of a transforming self. Each stone was a sign of eternity, while his experience of Emergence was in the sometimes painful, sometimes repetitious, but fertile and beautiful experience of the temporal world. Change is constant, even when we are unaware of it; cycles of repetition can be as beautiful as seasons or rhymes or musical motifs. Let us not strain after a single moment of transformation or despair over routine, but tend our soil and watch for growth and emergence.
The season for the soil to show growth and emergence is now upon us, and we also celebrated our annual Flower Communion. Members and friends brought a variety of flowers together on our chalice table as a symbol of our diverse gifts to our shared community, and everyone left with a different flower than they had brought.
To those who celebrate it: Happy Easter!
And to all of you: Happy Spring! (Surely ice will stop falling out of the sky soon.)
Next Sunday, April 8th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Sharing Poetry," Bob Boldt
Bob Boldt facilitates a session on “sharing poetry,” and you are invited to bring a poem, whether yours or another person’s writing. Poetry is one of the sources of awakening and emergence.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Uniquely Together," Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
A wide variety of beliefs is both the gift and challenge of Unitarian Universalism. Today, we'll explore what can emerge when free minds gather and collaborate within a beloved community.
All are invited to arrive 5-10 minutes early to take part in an experience very much like but not exactly a drum circle led by Rick Andris. Percussion instruments will be provided. Participation is not required and observers are welcome.
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 --- "Emergence from Slavery into Freedom - Passover"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Thanks to the generous donations of members and friends, we are replacing the carpet in our sanctuary and hallways. The old carpet is being removed starting this afternoon, and the new carpet will be installed later this week. Please plan accordingly if you have activities in our building this week. Contact Katherine Connor or Bob Antweiler for more details.
Our annual pledge drive has begun! Thank you to everyone who supports UUFJC with their pledges, and thank you to those who submit their estimates of giving; it's a tremendous help to us in planning for the year ahead. For pledge forms, Fair Share giving suggestions, and more information, contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
This Wednesday, April 4th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City will host a 50 Year Commemoration Service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., marking the anniversary of his assassination. Observance begins with a 3:30 pm service at Second Baptist Church, followed by a march and rally at the Missouri Supreme Court building, and ending with a moment of silence at 6:01 pm. RSVP here or contact: Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould (314-368-1246) or Rev. Kimberley Woodruff (913-961-3587).
And coming Monday, April 9th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, Capital Area Interfaith Alliance members will share highlights of the upcoming Mid Missouri Festival of Faiths (April 20th and 21st). For more about the festival, see our April newsletter or talk to Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, April 6th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film. This month's selection: "Victoria and Abdul." Judi Dench stars in the true story of the friendship Queen Victoria enjoyed with a young clerk from India during the later years of her rule. He becomes a devoted friend and advisor, a relationship her household and inner circle try to destroy. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Party" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
Service Committee
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Social Action
Community Events
Have a great week!
The season for the soil to show growth and emergence is now upon us, and we also celebrated our annual Flower Communion. Members and friends brought a variety of flowers together on our chalice table as a symbol of our diverse gifts to our shared community, and everyone left with a different flower than they had brought.
To those who celebrate it: Happy Easter!
And to all of you: Happy Spring! (Surely ice will stop falling out of the sky soon.)
Next Sunday, April 8th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Sharing Poetry," Bob Boldt
Bob Boldt facilitates a session on “sharing poetry,” and you are invited to bring a poem, whether yours or another person’s writing. Poetry is one of the sources of awakening and emergence.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Uniquely Together," Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe
A wide variety of beliefs is both the gift and challenge of Unitarian Universalism. Today, we'll explore what can emerge when free minds gather and collaborate within a beloved community.
All are invited to arrive 5-10 minutes early to take part in an experience very much like but not exactly a drum circle led by Rick Andris. Percussion instruments will be provided. Participation is not required and observers are welcome.
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 --- "Emergence from Slavery into Freedom - Passover"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Thanks to the generous donations of members and friends, we are replacing the carpet in our sanctuary and hallways. The old carpet is being removed starting this afternoon, and the new carpet will be installed later this week. Please plan accordingly if you have activities in our building this week. Contact Katherine Connor or Bob Antweiler for more details.
Our annual pledge drive has begun! Thank you to everyone who supports UUFJC with their pledges, and thank you to those who submit their estimates of giving; it's a tremendous help to us in planning for the year ahead. For pledge forms, Fair Share giving suggestions, and more information, contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
This Wednesday, April 4th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City will host a 50 Year Commemoration Service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., marking the anniversary of his assassination. Observance begins with a 3:30 pm service at Second Baptist Church, followed by a march and rally at the Missouri Supreme Court building, and ending with a moment of silence at 6:01 pm. RSVP here or contact: Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould (314-368-1246) or Rev. Kimberley Woodruff (913-961-3587).
And coming Monday, April 9th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, Capital Area Interfaith Alliance members will share highlights of the upcoming Mid Missouri Festival of Faiths (April 20th and 21st). For more about the festival, see our April newsletter or talk to Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, April 6th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film. This month's selection: "Victoria and Abdul." Judi Dench stars in the true story of the friendship Queen Victoria enjoyed with a young clerk from India during the later years of her rule. He becomes a devoted friend and advisor, a relationship her household and inner circle try to destroy. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Party" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
Service Committee
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Social Action
Community Events
Have a great week!
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