Sunday was our annual Bread Communion, a time to reflect on what brings us together, and also on what we can share with the wider world.
In that spirit, Sunday was also the beginning of "Guest At Your Table," the annual fundraising drive for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. According to their website:
"UUSC advances human rights through grassroots collaboration. In more than a dozen countries throughout the world, UUSC fosters social justice and works toward a world free from oppression. UUSC’s innovative approaches and measurable impact — in promoting economic justice, bolstering environmental justice, and protecting rights at risk — are grounded in the belief that all people have inherent power, dignity, and rights."
Donation envelopes and boxes are available at the Fellowship. along with the "Stories of Hope" booklet, containing more information about people helped by UUSC. You can also learn more and donate at uusc.org.
And don't forget our Chili Cook-Off, coming December 5th! See below.
Next Sunday, November 29th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Gun Policy," Rebecca Bax
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "This UU Life: Community and Gratitude."
Various members and friends of the Fellowship will share prepared presentations regarding their beliefs and ideas about community and gratitude.
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!
Are you interested in sharing your own thoughts with the Fellowship in a future service? Vice President Alexis Engelbrecht will be available after the service to tell you more about it..
UUFJC Board - 1:30 pm
All are welcome at the board meeting. We will consider adopting our Vision Statement. See below for more information.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We need RE teachers and aides. See the sign-up sheet on the RE room door or contact Kim Connor.
We also need Adult Forum leaders for December. Contact Laura Gilkey.
Monday, November 23rd at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
The Transgender Support Group will not be meeting this Thursday due to the holiday.
Our Salvation Army work day this Friday is also canceled due to the holiday and we won’t be back on the job until January. Contact Bob Antweiler to stay updated.
This Friday, November 27th, we will have the Last Friday Documentary Film at 7 pm. This month's selection: "Life Itself," about the life of film critic Roger Ebert. Contact Cinthy Wilcox for more information.
Next Sunday, November 29th, the UUFJC Board meets at 1:30 pm. Minutes of the previous meeting are not yet available. At the meeting next Sunday, the board plans to adopt our Vision Statement. Please take some time to think about the draft statement and come to the board meeting or submit your comments to a board member by next Sunday. The current draft:
"UUFJC: A supportive, free thinking community that celebrates diversity and spiritual curiosity, grounded in reason, nurturing the courage to build a just and sustainable world."
You are also still invited to write more hopes and ideas on the papers behind the piano using the color-coded markers provided.
And it’s now less than 2 weeks until our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off, December 5th! We now have tickets and fliers and need help selling tickets and spreading the word! Tickets are $6 each or 2 for $10 in advance, $7 at the door. We are also collecting items and volunteers for a silent auction and a service auction. For more information or to help out, talk to Bob Antweiler, or see the sign-up sheet by the entrance.
Community Events this week:
Monday, November 23rd, Missouri River Regional Library invites Millenials to "Color Yourself Calm" at 6:30 pm in the Story Hour Room. Unwind from all that holiday stress with a psychologist-recommended technique: coloring! It's not just for kids anymore. Contact the library for more information. (Note: MRRL is closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th, for the Thanksgiving holiday.)
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kids Flicks" (Saturday only) and "Heart of a Dog" (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!
In that spirit, Sunday was also the beginning of "Guest At Your Table," the annual fundraising drive for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. According to their website:
"UUSC advances human rights through grassroots collaboration. In more than a dozen countries throughout the world, UUSC fosters social justice and works toward a world free from oppression. UUSC’s innovative approaches and measurable impact — in promoting economic justice, bolstering environmental justice, and protecting rights at risk — are grounded in the belief that all people have inherent power, dignity, and rights."
Donation envelopes and boxes are available at the Fellowship. along with the "Stories of Hope" booklet, containing more information about people helped by UUSC. You can also learn more and donate at uusc.org.
And don't forget our Chili Cook-Off, coming December 5th! See below.
Next Sunday, November 29th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Gun Policy," Rebecca Bax
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "This UU Life: Community and Gratitude."
Various members and friends of the Fellowship will share prepared presentations regarding their beliefs and ideas about community and gratitude.
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!
Are you interested in sharing your own thoughts with the Fellowship in a future service? Vice President Alexis Engelbrecht will be available after the service to tell you more about it..
UUFJC Board - 1:30 pm
All are welcome at the board meeting. We will consider adopting our Vision Statement. See below for more information.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We need RE teachers and aides. See the sign-up sheet on the RE room door or contact Kim Connor.
We also need Adult Forum leaders for December. Contact Laura Gilkey.
Monday, November 23rd at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
The Transgender Support Group will not be meeting this Thursday due to the holiday.
Our Salvation Army work day this Friday is also canceled due to the holiday and we won’t be back on the job until January. Contact Bob Antweiler to stay updated.
This Friday, November 27th, we will have the Last Friday Documentary Film at 7 pm. This month's selection: "Life Itself," about the life of film critic Roger Ebert. Contact Cinthy Wilcox for more information.
Next Sunday, November 29th, the UUFJC Board meets at 1:30 pm. Minutes of the previous meeting are not yet available. At the meeting next Sunday, the board plans to adopt our Vision Statement. Please take some time to think about the draft statement and come to the board meeting or submit your comments to a board member by next Sunday. The current draft:
"UUFJC: A supportive, free thinking community that celebrates diversity and spiritual curiosity, grounded in reason, nurturing the courage to build a just and sustainable world."
You are also still invited to write more hopes and ideas on the papers behind the piano using the color-coded markers provided.
And it’s now less than 2 weeks until our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off, December 5th! We now have tickets and fliers and need help selling tickets and spreading the word! Tickets are $6 each or 2 for $10 in advance, $7 at the door. We are also collecting items and volunteers for a silent auction and a service auction. For more information or to help out, talk to Bob Antweiler, or see the sign-up sheet by the entrance.
Community Events this week:
Monday, November 23rd, Missouri River Regional Library invites Millenials to "Color Yourself Calm" at 6:30 pm in the Story Hour Room. Unwind from all that holiday stress with a psychologist-recommended technique: coloring! It's not just for kids anymore. Contact the library for more information. (Note: MRRL is closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th, for the Thanksgiving holiday.)
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kids Flicks" (Saturday only) and "Heart of a Dog" (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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