September Newsletter now available

Our September newsletter is now ready to view or download:
UUFJC Newsletter, Flame on the Water September 2021

Last Sunday, we were joined by local journalist and historian Bob Priddy for a talk about "The Roman Goddess on the Missouri Capitol" --- the statue of Ceres atop the Missouri State Capitol dome.  From its selection and inspiration through to its recent repair and restoration, the statue has a rich and complex history.  Like much American civic sculpture, it presents a goddess not as a religious statement or an object of worship, but as a symbol and an idea --- in this case, the bounty of the earth blessing our state's agriculture and people.

Please note our Social Action Brainstorming session coming this Saturday, September 4th at 10:30 am!  See News and Events below or contact Katherine Connor: connok510@gmail.com.

For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from August 29 is available to view online: https://youtu.be/JPMMbSwGRlU

Next Sunday,September 5th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am

"Peace is a Possibility," Betty Cooper

The International Day of Peace is September 21.  Jeremy Gilley worked for five years to finalize a specific calendar day for a worldwide ceasefire day; this legislation was passed and signed by all UN members, September 11, 2001.  Since that time, Gilley asks us: “What we are you going to do on September 21 and throughout the year for peace?”  In the forum, answers to that question will be discussed.

Our Adult Forum is currently available both in-person and via Zoom.
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​Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
"Realism Means Being Open to Possibilities," Rev. Mike Adamek

I have never met a pessimist. Even in my moments of darkest depression, I called myself a realist. A self-described realist might say, “Don’t be disappointed, just don’t expect anything good.” However, any realism without also some optimism is truncated. Realism includes hope.

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We are resuming Children's Religious Education at our in-person services!

This week's lesson: "Understanding the Principles 1: principles and introductions."

Children are welcome to join Religious Educator Samantha Porter for a lesson in the RE Room during the service hour.  For more details, contact Samantha or our RE Director, Kim Connor.

All are currently welcome to attend services and religious education in person at our building.  Masks are required for everyone attending UUFJC events in-person.  Free masks will be available if you do not have one.

UUFJC News and Events this week:

We are planning an office clean-up day soon.  If you have the knowledge and willingness to help with the cleanup, please contact Rich Burdge.  If you have anything stored in the office at our building that you do not want thrown away, please retrieve it by 1 pm next Sunday, September 5th.

Community Pantry update: Summer is ending and we will soon be able to stock canned goods in our pantry again, as well as other nonperishables, personal care items, and more  For more information about the pantry and current needs, contact Joan Kurtzeborn: j[email protected].  Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: rp8mm9@gmail.com.

Due to the recent Covid surge, Alberta Mobley and Jan Harcourt's yoga classes at our building are on hold until further notice.  Contact Alberta and Jan for more information.

​On Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Katherine Connor hosts a weekly Zoom Happy Hour for UUFJC Members and Friends to gather and check in.
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On Fridays at 1 pm, Robin Duple of the UU Church of Columbia hosts a weekly Zoom get-together for crafters and creators of all stripes and has invited UUFJC members and friends to join in.  For more information, visit the UUCC website: 
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This Saturday, September 4th at 10:30 am, our Social Action chair Katherine Connor will host a Zoom meeting to hear ideas from members and friends about social action.  You do not have to commit to being on the committee to join the meeting.  For more information, contact Katherine: connok510@gmail.com.
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Starting Sunday, September 12th, our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia are moving their online Sunday services to 9:30 am.  This may change our practice of opening our building to view UUCC's service when we do not have a service of our own scheduled.  Watch this e-mail list for updates.

Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm; and Sundays starting at 7 pm.  If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.

Community Events this week:

This Thursday, September 2nd at 7 pm is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.  Contact Susan Randolph for meeting information.

This Friday, September 3rd at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library will present their monthly First Friday Film.  For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.  For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.

For more events, see our online calendars:
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