Sunday morning, our own Alexis Engelbrecht continued exploring our monthly theme of Balance. In physical endeavors such as ballet, striking acts of balance depend on a strong core in a very literal sense --- strong muscles in the center of the body. Alexis said that the same holds true in a mental and spiritual way. To keep our selves balanced in chaotic times is just as impressive and graceful as a dancer poised on one foot, and it just as surely requires a strong core, giving attention and effort to the values that are central for us. These values can be different for everyone --- what values have lifted you to your peak experiences? Which values were denied when you felt most frustrated? What values must you honor or feel yourself wither inside? To root ourselves in these values and stand firm is a radical act, one that not only strengthens us to endure, but allows us to become sources of strength and endurance for others.
Next Sunday, March 18th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the April newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Balance Lost," Betty Cooper
The balance of individual and community is critical to sustaining democracy. Parker J. Palmer in his book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, lists “Five Habits of the Heart that Help Make Democracy Possible.” Those five habits will be discussed as we ask the question: “Which of the five are most difficult to practice in today’s world?”
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Both And," Rev. Nancy TannerThies - PLUS UUFJC Election of Officers
Rev. Nancy will offer an exploration of unity, opposites and paradox as related to balance.
After services, we will elect incoming board members, who will work with their outgoing predecessors before taking office following our annual business meeting in May. The nominating committee will offer a slate of nominees, and we will also be open to nominations from the floor.
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 --- "Balance and Seasons" (Equinox, March 21)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
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.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City’s annual dinner and silent auction, originally scheduled for this Friday, March 16th, has been postponed. Contact Katherine Connor for updates..
We are working on raising the money we need to replace the carpet in our Sanctuary. If you would like to contribute, there is a gold box for donations on the table by the window where the entry hall leads into the sanctuary, or you can contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
Registration is now open for the UUA’s annual General Assembly. This year’s GA is close to home, in Kansas City, June 20th-24th. Those who have attended GA in the past report an amazing and inspiring experience. Financial aid is available through the UUA, and the UUFJC Board is also interested in helping members and friends attend. For more information visit UUA.org/GA.
Monday, March 12th, we will be having a workday to clean up our library starting at 1 pm. Helping hands are appreciated. Contact Katherine Connor.
Later Monday evening at 7 pm is our monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, Stephanie Clark, a math instructor at Lincoln University and president of the faculty Senate, will speak on “women in math.” See Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, March 13th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Antebellum South Through Reconstruction: An Author’s Journey." Ed Protzel will discuss what he learned about slavery, post-Civil War politics and race relations while researching and writing the historical novels in his DarkHorse Trilogy, one of which is set in Civil War Missouri. He will stress the Reconstruction period and how its effects still reverberate today. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Florida Project" (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!
Next Sunday, March 18th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the April newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Balance Lost," Betty Cooper
The balance of individual and community is critical to sustaining democracy. Parker J. Palmer in his book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, lists “Five Habits of the Heart that Help Make Democracy Possible.” Those five habits will be discussed as we ask the question: “Which of the five are most difficult to practice in today’s world?”
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Both And," Rev. Nancy TannerThies - PLUS UUFJC Election of Officers
Rev. Nancy will offer an exploration of unity, opposites and paradox as related to balance.
After services, we will elect incoming board members, who will work with their outgoing predecessors before taking office following our annual business meeting in May. The nominating committee will offer a slate of nominees, and we will also be open to nominations from the floor.
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 --- "Balance and Seasons" (Equinox, March 21)
UUFJC News and Events this week:
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.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City’s annual dinner and silent auction, originally scheduled for this Friday, March 16th, has been postponed. Contact Katherine Connor for updates..
We are working on raising the money we need to replace the carpet in our Sanctuary. If you would like to contribute, there is a gold box for donations on the table by the window where the entry hall leads into the sanctuary, or you can contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
Registration is now open for the UUA’s annual General Assembly. This year’s GA is close to home, in Kansas City, June 20th-24th. Those who have attended GA in the past report an amazing and inspiring experience. Financial aid is available through the UUA, and the UUFJC Board is also interested in helping members and friends attend. For more information visit UUA.org/GA.
Monday, March 12th, we will be having a workday to clean up our library starting at 1 pm. Helping hands are appreciated. Contact Katherine Connor.
Later Monday evening at 7 pm is our monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, Stephanie Clark, a math instructor at Lincoln University and president of the faculty Senate, will speak on “women in math.” See Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, March 13th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Antebellum South Through Reconstruction: An Author’s Journey." Ed Protzel will discuss what he learned about slavery, post-Civil War politics and race relations while researching and writing the historical novels in his DarkHorse Trilogy, one of which is set in Civil War Missouri. He will stress the Reconstruction period and how its effects still reverberate today. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Florida Project" (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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