Sunday morning, Rev. Mike's message led us to reflect on the ambience of our own building, our own sanctuary, our own "sacred space." The earliest "sacred spaces" were places where nature awed our ancestors with its majesty. We can still experience that sense of awe, but we can also make our own sacred space "by the alchemy of being together," by the connections and experiences we create in our chosen place.
Next Sunday, September 27th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Is Doctor-Assisted Suicide a Disaster for Medicine?," Frank Rycyk
Oregon physician William L. Toffler argues that "patients deserve doctors who will support them through their illness, not offer them a quick exit."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Living in the Past," Dr. Steve Wiegenstein
For the past decade, Steve Wiegenstein has been working on a series of historical novels set in the Missouri Ozarks. In this talk, he will reflect on the insights gained -- some obvious, some not -- from his extended visit to the past.
In honor of Patt Behler's recent birthday, we will be taking up a special collection to benefit the children at South Elementary School.
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our Building Committee is requesting donations to repair our retaining walls. We are currently working on the wall at the side of our building, but the retaining walls in front and back are also showing their age and we can't repair them now without additional funds. Any help is appreciated!
RE urgently needs volunteer teachers and aides for September and October! Contact Kim Connor.
And we need an Adult Forum leader for October 11th. Contact Laura Gilkey.
The Membership Committee needs one more person willing to provide rides for our members and friends one Sunday a month. Please contact Bob Antweiler if you can help.
We also need volunteers to staff our booth at the Jefferson City Fall Multicultural Festival, coming up Saturday, October 3rd. See our sign-up sheet at the Fellowship or contact Bob Antweiler. We especially need people who can be there at 8:30 am to help set up, and people who can donate baked items for sale.
Volunteers and donations are also needed for Project Homeless Connect. We have a box at the Fellowship for donations, which are due this coming Saturday, September 26th. The event itself takes place downtown October 13th; volunteers are needed for that date and for preparation on other dates. For more information, contact Patt Behler.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, September 24th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
Our monthly Salvation Army meal scheduled for this Friday, September 25th has been canceled. We’ll be back next month, so contact Bob Antweiler to get involved.
Friday evening at 7 pm, we will be hosting the Last Friday Documentary film: “Not My Life,” dealing with human trafficking. For more information, contact Cinthy Wilcox or Sue Gibson.
Community Events this week:
Monday, September 21st at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Changing Rural Places: Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Communities." Dr. Stephen C. Jeanetta, a rural sociologist and community development specialist at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will address current issues in rural towns across the state from population loss, drugs, and lack of jobs to the amazing diversity and persistence of many towns and how they are dealing with major social and economic changes. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, September 24th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL hosts a screening of the documentary film "Alive Inside." This remarkable documentary film, winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, is a celebration of the role of music and memory. After the film, Sam Plaster, state culture change coordinator for Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, will explain how Missouri’s long-term care institutions are adapting to new regulations and priorities. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" (through Thursday) and "Meru" (starting Friday). 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, September 27th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Is Doctor-Assisted Suicide a Disaster for Medicine?," Frank Rycyk
Oregon physician William L. Toffler argues that "patients deserve doctors who will support them through their illness, not offer them a quick exit."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Living in the Past," Dr. Steve Wiegenstein
For the past decade, Steve Wiegenstein has been working on a series of historical novels set in the Missouri Ozarks. In this talk, he will reflect on the insights gained -- some obvious, some not -- from his extended visit to the past.
In honor of Patt Behler's recent birthday, we will be taking up a special collection to benefit the children at South Elementary School.
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our Building Committee is requesting donations to repair our retaining walls. We are currently working on the wall at the side of our building, but the retaining walls in front and back are also showing their age and we can't repair them now without additional funds. Any help is appreciated!
RE urgently needs volunteer teachers and aides for September and October! Contact Kim Connor.
And we need an Adult Forum leader for October 11th. Contact Laura Gilkey.
The Membership Committee needs one more person willing to provide rides for our members and friends one Sunday a month. Please contact Bob Antweiler if you can help.
We also need volunteers to staff our booth at the Jefferson City Fall Multicultural Festival, coming up Saturday, October 3rd. See our sign-up sheet at the Fellowship or contact Bob Antweiler. We especially need people who can be there at 8:30 am to help set up, and people who can donate baked items for sale.
Volunteers and donations are also needed for Project Homeless Connect. We have a box at the Fellowship for donations, which are due this coming Saturday, September 26th. The event itself takes place downtown October 13th; volunteers are needed for that date and for preparation on other dates. For more information, contact Patt Behler.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, September 24th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
Our monthly Salvation Army meal scheduled for this Friday, September 25th has been canceled. We’ll be back next month, so contact Bob Antweiler to get involved.
Friday evening at 7 pm, we will be hosting the Last Friday Documentary film: “Not My Life,” dealing with human trafficking. For more information, contact Cinthy Wilcox or Sue Gibson.
Community Events this week:
Monday, September 21st at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Changing Rural Places: Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Communities." Dr. Stephen C. Jeanetta, a rural sociologist and community development specialist at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will address current issues in rural towns across the state from population loss, drugs, and lack of jobs to the amazing diversity and persistence of many towns and how they are dealing with major social and economic changes. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday, September 24th at 7 pm in the Art Gallery, MRRL hosts a screening of the documentary film "Alive Inside." This remarkable documentary film, winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, is a celebration of the role of music and memory. After the film, Sam Plaster, state culture change coordinator for Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, will explain how Missouri’s long-term care institutions are adapting to new regulations and priorities. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck" (through Thursday) and "Meru" (starting Friday). 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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