(Sorry for the late posting! ~Ed.)
Last Sunday morning, Rev. Mike told us about a recent experience at a gem and mineral show where he encountered a rare substance known as Fordite. It turned out the name was appropriate because Fordite is not the kind of gem mined from a rare seam of earth like a diamond, but is instead the hard-baked, up-cycled, many-layered residue of hundreds of factory car paint jobs. Today as we commemorated All Souls Day, Rev. Mike reflected that some of us don't believe in the more supernatural aspects of that day's origin, but we can all treasure the many-layered gifts we have received from the lives of the people who have come before us, and we can hope to add our own layer of color to the gems we hand on to those to come.
Next Sunday, November 8th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Leader Needed! Contact Laura Gilkey.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Character Studies," Dr. Sharon Buzzard
What is character? How do we get it, how do others achieve it? In short, is the expectation of “character” in a person a reasonable one, or is it as outdated in a ‘whatever’ kind of world?
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed! Contact Kim Connor.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Thank you to everyone who helped and offered mementos for our Day of the Dead altar. The altar has now been taken down for this year. Mementos that were not picked up today have been placed on the Chalice table.
We need Adult Forum leaders for November, including a leader for next Sunday, and we need RE volunteers for all weeks starting Sunday after next. Contact Laura Gilkey to lead the Adult Forum or contact Kim Connor to help with RE.
The meeting of the UUFJC Board originally scheduled for next Sunday, November 8th has been rescheduled to November 15th.
The Worship Service Committee does meet next Sunday, at 9 am. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht to get involved in planning our Sunday services.
Alexis is also collecting bread recipes for a special cookbook as part of our Bread Communion observance coming later this month.
We have raised about half of the funds we need to replace our front retaining wall! More donations are appreciated! Contact Brad Connor.
Mark your calendars! Saturday, November 14th, UUFJC will be holding a Vision-Crafting session. No matter how long or how short a time you've been with us, your viewpoint is valuable as we chart a course for our future! See the October and November newsletters, and talk to Katherine Connor and Rev. Nancy TannerThies for more information.
December 5th is our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off! We need plenty of chefs, as well as volunteers to help with organizing, entertainment, publicity and more. Contact Katherine Connor or Bob Antweiler.
Community Events this week:
Friday, November 6th, Jefferson City Evening Rotary holds its annual Spaghetti Dinner at First Christian Church from 4:30 to 7 pm. This annual fundraiser provides funds for local and international service projects of the Jefferson City Evening Rotary Club. Come enjoy spaghetti, salad with home-made dressing, dessert, and raffles. $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12.
This Saturday, November 7th at 7 pm is Sweet Nirvana, the annual fundraiser for our friends at Vipassana Buddhist Church / Center for Buddhist Development. The event is in a new location at the North Jefferson City Multipurpose Building in Cedar City. Come for food, music, silent auction, raffles and much more! Visit http://www.vipassanabuddhistchurch.org/ for more information.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Sleeping With Other People" (through Thursday) and a new selection starting Friday. For showtimes 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!
Last Sunday morning, Rev. Mike told us about a recent experience at a gem and mineral show where he encountered a rare substance known as Fordite. It turned out the name was appropriate because Fordite is not the kind of gem mined from a rare seam of earth like a diamond, but is instead the hard-baked, up-cycled, many-layered residue of hundreds of factory car paint jobs. Today as we commemorated All Souls Day, Rev. Mike reflected that some of us don't believe in the more supernatural aspects of that day's origin, but we can all treasure the many-layered gifts we have received from the lives of the people who have come before us, and we can hope to add our own layer of color to the gems we hand on to those to come.
Next Sunday, November 8th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Leader Needed! Contact Laura Gilkey.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Character Studies," Dr. Sharon Buzzard
What is character? How do we get it, how do others achieve it? In short, is the expectation of “character” in a person a reasonable one, or is it as outdated in a ‘whatever’ kind of world?
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed! Contact Kim Connor.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Thank you to everyone who helped and offered mementos for our Day of the Dead altar. The altar has now been taken down for this year. Mementos that were not picked up today have been placed on the Chalice table.
We need Adult Forum leaders for November, including a leader for next Sunday, and we need RE volunteers for all weeks starting Sunday after next. Contact Laura Gilkey to lead the Adult Forum or contact Kim Connor to help with RE.
The meeting of the UUFJC Board originally scheduled for next Sunday, November 8th has been rescheduled to November 15th.
The Worship Service Committee does meet next Sunday, at 9 am. Contact Alexis Engelbrecht to get involved in planning our Sunday services.
Alexis is also collecting bread recipes for a special cookbook as part of our Bread Communion observance coming later this month.
We have raised about half of the funds we need to replace our front retaining wall! More donations are appreciated! Contact Brad Connor.
Mark your calendars! Saturday, November 14th, UUFJC will be holding a Vision-Crafting session. No matter how long or how short a time you've been with us, your viewpoint is valuable as we chart a course for our future! See the October and November newsletters, and talk to Katherine Connor and Rev. Nancy TannerThies for more information.
December 5th is our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off! We need plenty of chefs, as well as volunteers to help with organizing, entertainment, publicity and more. Contact Katherine Connor or Bob Antweiler.
Community Events this week:
Friday, November 6th, Jefferson City Evening Rotary holds its annual Spaghetti Dinner at First Christian Church from 4:30 to 7 pm. This annual fundraiser provides funds for local and international service projects of the Jefferson City Evening Rotary Club. Come enjoy spaghetti, salad with home-made dressing, dessert, and raffles. $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12.
This Saturday, November 7th at 7 pm is Sweet Nirvana, the annual fundraiser for our friends at Vipassana Buddhist Church / Center for Buddhist Development. The event is in a new location at the North Jefferson City Multipurpose Building in Cedar City. Come for food, music, silent auction, raffles and much more! Visit http://www.vipassanabuddhistchurch.org/ for more information.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Sleeping With Other People" (through Thursday) and a new selection starting Friday. For showtimes 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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