For Sunday morning's message, we received our first (but not last) visit from minister-in-training Andy Grizzle. He talked about his experiences studying theology among fellow students from Christian denominations, and how the questioning arising from his Unitarian Universalist viewpoint sometimes made those fellow students feel as if their beliefs were being dismissed. We are often tempted to see ourselves as scrappy freedom fighters in the cause of greater truth, but Andy found that his perceived hostility threatened his colleagues' most honest and intimate expressions of their faith --- their "Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder" as affirmed in our own UU Sources. Even among ourselves, some of us may feel pressure to set aside our mystical wonder to find social belonging in our congregations. Andy called us to open ourselves beyond labels and dogma to sharing of our core experiences and the ways we are called to be in the world.
Next Sunday begins October (already!) and our new Soul Matters theme: "Courage."
Next Sunday, October 1st:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Courage," Betty Cooper
Courageous people change the world, but courage needs both heart and action. With two TED Talks, one from Ash Beckham, we learn that we’re all hiding something, so we need to follow our hearts and find the courage to open up. And from Clint Smith we learn to find the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice, because there is “danger in silence.”
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The First Virtue, or at least the Second," Rev. Mike Adamek
Winston Churchill thought courage the first virtue because every other virtue depended on it. A virtue is a form of human excellence and acting on what you know you should do is important. But is it the most important virtue? I will offer a revisionist interpretation.
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 --- "The Meaning of Courage," plus Pour Painting.
Joanna Babb will lead a pour painting class for the students --- participants be sure to bring mess-able clothes! The Fellowship will cover the cost of materials.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The October newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available on the table by our entrance. Electronic copies are available for download.
The Jefferson City Multicultural Festival is coming Saturday, October 7th and UUFJC will once again have a booth. If you can help with setup, takedown, or staffing the booth, or if you can donate items to sell such as handmade items or baked goods, please see the signup sheet by our entrance or contact Bob Antweiler.
Monday, September 25th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. This month's topic is Living Wage. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, September 28th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at our Fellowship. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, September 29th at 6:30 pm, Citizens for Peace presents their monthly documentary film at our Fellowship. For film selection and more information, contact Betty Cooper.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Healthcare at the Tipping Point." This program will feature a showing of “Fix It,” a powerful documentary that reaches across the political and ideological divide to make the case for major healthcare reform. Following the film will be a panel discussion including physicians from mid-Missouri. Hosted by Physicians for a National Health Program and Jefferson City Area Indivisible. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, September 28th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL hosts a Capital READ Author Talk. Will Schwalbe will discuss and read from his book, The End of Your Life Book Club, the 2017 Capital READ title. His new book, Books for Living, was just published this year. Both books will be available for sale and signing after the program. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer" (Wednesday only) and "Whose Streets" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 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!
Next Sunday begins October (already!) and our new Soul Matters theme: "Courage."
Next Sunday, October 1st:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Courage," Betty Cooper
Courageous people change the world, but courage needs both heart and action. With two TED Talks, one from Ash Beckham, we learn that we’re all hiding something, so we need to follow our hearts and find the courage to open up. And from Clint Smith we learn to find the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice, because there is “danger in silence.”
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "The First Virtue, or at least the Second," Rev. Mike Adamek
Winston Churchill thought courage the first virtue because every other virtue depended on it. A virtue is a form of human excellence and acting on what you know you should do is important. But is it the most important virtue? I will offer a revisionist interpretation.
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 --- "The Meaning of Courage," plus Pour Painting.
Joanna Babb will lead a pour painting class for the students --- participants be sure to bring mess-able clothes! The Fellowship will cover the cost of materials.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The October newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available on the table by our entrance. Electronic copies are available for download.
The Jefferson City Multicultural Festival is coming Saturday, October 7th and UUFJC will once again have a booth. If you can help with setup, takedown, or staffing the booth, or if you can donate items to sell such as handmade items or baked goods, please see the signup sheet by our entrance or contact Bob Antweiler.
Monday, September 25th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. This month's topic is Living Wage. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, September 28th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at our Fellowship. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, September 29th at 6:30 pm, Citizens for Peace presents their monthly documentary film at our Fellowship. For film selection and more information, contact Betty Cooper.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, September 26th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Healthcare at the Tipping Point." This program will feature a showing of “Fix It,” a powerful documentary that reaches across the political and ideological divide to make the case for major healthcare reform. Following the film will be a panel discussion including physicians from mid-Missouri. Hosted by Physicians for a National Health Program and Jefferson City Area Indivisible. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, September 28th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL hosts a Capital READ Author Talk. Will Schwalbe will discuss and read from his book, The End of Your Life Book Club, the 2017 Capital READ title. His new book, Books for Living, was just published this year. Both books will be available for sale and signing after the program. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer" (Wednesday only) and "Whose Streets" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 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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