Sunday morning, UUFJC member and laughter yoga teacher Jan Harcourt continued with our monthly theme of Joy. Too often, Jan said, we suffer from the fears of "too much future" or the resentments of "too much past" when Joy is found in the present. Jan shared some ways to meet Joy in the present. For her, "Zen photography" --- bringing a camera on unhurried nature walks --- helps her to engage and pay attention, finding joy in the structural details of plants and the spontaneous play of animals. We can also connect with the joy of the present moment through centering ourselves in our own bodies, as Jan showed us through a participatory movement and breathing exercise. Being present in the moment brings us face to face with our pain as well as our joy, but it can teach us that every feeling passes in its time; being able to face suffering ultimately deepens our capacity for joy as well.
Next Sunday, July 30th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Terri Rodgers
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "More Than Happy," Rev. Julie Taylor
Returning guest Rev. Julie Taylor specializes in critical incident response, trauma, and disaster spiritual care. They serve the UU Trauma Response Ministry team, are on the steering committee of the Don’t Shoot Coalition in St. Louis, are a Chaplain with the New York Air National Guard and are the director of the UU House of Study at Eden Theological Seminary.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is collecting signatures for the Clean Missouri initiative petition. If you would like to sign or want more information about the petition, contact Katherine Connor.
Monday, July 24th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
An online Soul Matters small group will be meeting this Wednesday, July 26th from 6 to 8:30 pm (the session announced for Sunday evening was moved to Wednesday by agreement of the participants). If you would like to join, contact Alexis.
This Thursday, July 22nd, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building at 7 pm. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, July 28th is our monthly Salvation Army Meal. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Later Friday evening at 6 pm, Citizens for Peace present their monthly Last Friday Film at our building. For film selection and more information, contact Betty Cooper.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents Monty Python's "The Life of Brian" (Wednesday only), "The Birds (a special event at the Riverside Amphitheater Thursday only), and "The Journey" (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, July 30th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Terri Rodgers
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "More Than Happy," Rev. Julie Taylor
Returning guest Rev. Julie Taylor specializes in critical incident response, trauma, and disaster spiritual care. They serve the UU Trauma Response Ministry team, are on the steering committee of the Don’t Shoot Coalition in St. Louis, are a Chaplain with the New York Air National Guard and are the director of the UU House of Study at Eden Theological Seminary.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is collecting signatures for the Clean Missouri initiative petition. If you would like to sign or want more information about the petition, contact Katherine Connor.
Monday, July 24th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
An online Soul Matters small group will be meeting this Wednesday, July 26th from 6 to 8:30 pm (the session announced for Sunday evening was moved to Wednesday by agreement of the participants). If you would like to join, contact Alexis.
This Thursday, July 22nd, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building at 7 pm. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, July 28th is our monthly Salvation Army Meal. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food for those in need. Serving begins at 5 pm; please arrive early to help prepare.
Later Friday evening at 6 pm, Citizens for Peace present their monthly Last Friday Film at our building. For film selection and more information, contact Betty Cooper.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents Monty Python's "The Life of Brian" (Wednesday only), "The Birds (a special event at the Riverside Amphitheater Thursday only), and "The Journey" (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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