Sunday morning, our own Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe gave a message about how to be present and human with each other even in dark times. The sensitivity that makes us vulnerable to the "darkness" of sorrow and pain also opens us to insights of a "sympathetic imagination." If we can avoid bogging down in the darkness, if we can find the courage to reach out to others in need, reach out for help ourselves, and put our experiences to use, this sensitivity allows us to be there for the people who cross our paths in our ordinary lives in the moments when simple human presence can mean so much to them, and to us,
Next Sunday, October 18th:
November Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit items to Laura Gilkey by e-mail or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Whose Life Is It?," Gale Fuller
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message by Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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
Our Day of the Dead altar will also be on display. Please continue to bring mementos and decorations! See below.
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
You are invited to bring mementos and decorations for our Day of the Dead altar. See the box in the back of the sanctuary. Mementos can represent people near and dear to you who have passed away, or people in the larger world who meant something special to you. Please label items with your name so they can be returned. The altar will be on display from next Sunday, October 18th until Sunday, November 1st.
We need Adult Forum leaders for November. Contact Laura Gilkey.
Our Building Committee is requesting donations to repair our retaining walls. You can see the progress on the wall at the side of our building, but we can't repair the walls at front and back without additional funds. Any help is appreciated!
Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe is organizing another "This I Believe" writing workshop. This is an opportunity to compose essays to share with the Fellowship in a future service, or just to explore with and learn from fellow members and friends. Contact Alexis to get involved.
This Tuesday, October 13th, is Project Homeless Connect from 9 am to 4 pm downtown. Volunteers are needed. There will be a training session for volunteers on Monday at 2 pm at the Methodist Church downtown. Contact Patt Behler.
This Thursday, October 15th, AAUW meets at 7 pm at the Fellowship. The program will be Mr. Randy Bono, vice president of security and operations at St. Elizabeth Bank, speaking on cyber security. Contact Charlotte Parsons for more information.
Next Sunday, October 18th is the monthly Laughter Yoga session at 4 pm. Free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
On October 23rd, Wayne White will be celebrating his 65th birthday at Prison Brews. Please contact Alicia White if you’d like to celebrate with them.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, October 13th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library, upstairs in the Art Gallery. Contact Betty Cooper.
Later Tuesday evening at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents the documentary film “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story." Americans throw away billions of dollars of good food each year in their obsession with expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, all of which have devastating consequences around the globe. Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant delve into the issue of waste from farm through retail and back to their own fridge. The film brings farmers, retailers, organizations and consumers to the table in a story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Wednesday, October 14th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL begins its Mini Law School for the public. Registration is required. Topics for this session: "What are the differences between civil and criminal law?" and "Introduction to Criminal Law (Fourth Amendment)." Speakers include U.S. Magistrate Judge Matt J. Whitworth, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, and Jose Caldera, Office of the Missouri Secretary of State. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, October 15th at 7 pm, Columbia Area NOW (National Organization for Women) meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Non-members and new members are welcome. Contact Sue Gibson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Mississippi Grind" (through Thursday) and "Best of Enemies" (starting Friday). For showtimes and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
Coming up Saturday, November 7th, it's Sweet Nirvana! This annual event benefits our friends at Jefferson City's Vipassana Buddhist Church and Center for Buddhist Development. An evening of entertainment with a buffet, silent auction, raffle baskets and more! Contact Bob Antweiler for tickets and information.
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, October 18th:
November Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit items to Laura Gilkey by e-mail or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Whose Life Is It?," Gale Fuller
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message by Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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
Our Day of the Dead altar will also be on display. Please continue to bring mementos and decorations! See below.
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
You are invited to bring mementos and decorations for our Day of the Dead altar. See the box in the back of the sanctuary. Mementos can represent people near and dear to you who have passed away, or people in the larger world who meant something special to you. Please label items with your name so they can be returned. The altar will be on display from next Sunday, October 18th until Sunday, November 1st.
We need Adult Forum leaders for November. Contact Laura Gilkey.
Our Building Committee is requesting donations to repair our retaining walls. You can see the progress on the wall at the side of our building, but we can't repair the walls at front and back without additional funds. Any help is appreciated!
Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafañe is organizing another "This I Believe" writing workshop. This is an opportunity to compose essays to share with the Fellowship in a future service, or just to explore with and learn from fellow members and friends. Contact Alexis to get involved.
This Tuesday, October 13th, is Project Homeless Connect from 9 am to 4 pm downtown. Volunteers are needed. There will be a training session for volunteers on Monday at 2 pm at the Methodist Church downtown. Contact Patt Behler.
This Thursday, October 15th, AAUW meets at 7 pm at the Fellowship. The program will be Mr. Randy Bono, vice president of security and operations at St. Elizabeth Bank, speaking on cyber security. Contact Charlotte Parsons for more information.
Next Sunday, October 18th is the monthly Laughter Yoga session at 4 pm. Free and open to all. Contact Jan Harcourt.
On October 23rd, Wayne White will be celebrating his 65th birthday at Prison Brews. Please contact Alicia White if you’d like to celebrate with them.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, October 13th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library, upstairs in the Art Gallery. Contact Betty Cooper.
Later Tuesday evening at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL presents the documentary film “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story." Americans throw away billions of dollars of good food each year in their obsession with expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, all of which have devastating consequences around the globe. Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant delve into the issue of waste from farm through retail and back to their own fridge. The film brings farmers, retailers, organizations and consumers to the table in a story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Wednesday, October 14th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL begins its Mini Law School for the public. Registration is required. Topics for this session: "What are the differences between civil and criminal law?" and "Introduction to Criminal Law (Fourth Amendment)." Speakers include U.S. Magistrate Judge Matt J. Whitworth, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, and Jose Caldera, Office of the Missouri Secretary of State. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Thursday, October 15th at 7 pm, Columbia Area NOW (National Organization for Women) meets at the Hy-Vee Restaurant at Broadway and Fairview in Columbia. Non-members and new members are welcome. Contact Sue Gibson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Mississippi Grind" (through Thursday) and "Best of Enemies" (starting Friday). For showtimes and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
Coming up Saturday, November 7th, it's Sweet Nirvana! This annual event benefits our friends at Jefferson City's Vipassana Buddhist Church and Center for Buddhist Development. An evening of entertainment with a buffet, silent auction, raffle baskets and more! Contact Bob Antweiler for tickets and information.
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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