This morning, Rev. Mike Adamek began our month of reflections on Resistance with a message on forces in the present day that need to be resisted. While we can see many examples in history of political situations worse than our own, the fact remains that some of our leaders are more interested in their own goals than in due process, and they treat opposition not as people who disagree within a united body politic but as enemies to be dealt with outside of civil and democratic norms. We can gain hope from the progress our society has made in response to principled resistance -- such as advances in LGBT+ rights after the Stonewall uprising -- and we must uphold that tradition of growth in response to resistance as a vital part of our nation's freedom and mission. Events may discourage us, but we must witness and advocate; we must resist giving up and resist giving in.
Next Sunday, July 14th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Can the Democrats win back the presidency in 2020?," Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "A Risky Moral Imagination," Alexis
Resistance as opposition alone can only do so much. This Sunday, let us explore how people and communities of faith can embrace a moral imagination for what might be.
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 --- "Wholesome: Mystery Around Us"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The UUFJC Board meets this evening at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend our board meetings. Contact Katherine Connor.
Our building is reserved by a community group this evening starting at 6:30 pm. Note that this overlaps with our board meeting; if you are attending the board meeting, please respect the group's needs and privacy.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, July 8th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an installment of the LU-MRRL Lecture Series: Female Pirates of the 17th Century. While we know about Calico Jack, Blackbeard, and William Kidd as pirates, few know about Anne Bonny, who was Calico Jack’s Helmswoman and her companion, Mary Read, or Lady Mary Killigrew, or Queen Elizabeth I’s female Sea Dogs, or Sayyida al-Hurra, a Moroccan queen and pirate. Katrina Everhart will highlight eight women, who worked the seas during the golden age of pirates. Everhart is extended studies coordinator for the Division of Online and Extended Studies at Lincoln University. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Biggest Little Farm" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week!
Next Sunday, July 14th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Can the Democrats win back the presidency in 2020?," Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "A Risky Moral Imagination," Alexis
Resistance as opposition alone can only do so much. This Sunday, let us explore how people and communities of faith can embrace a moral imagination for what might be.
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 --- "Wholesome: Mystery Around Us"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The UUFJC Board meets this evening at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend our board meetings. Contact Katherine Connor.
Our building is reserved by a community group this evening starting at 6:30 pm. Note that this overlaps with our board meeting; if you are attending the board meeting, please respect the group's needs and privacy.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, July 8th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library hosts an installment of the LU-MRRL Lecture Series: Female Pirates of the 17th Century. While we know about Calico Jack, Blackbeard, and William Kidd as pirates, few know about Anne Bonny, who was Calico Jack’s Helmswoman and her companion, Mary Read, or Lady Mary Killigrew, or Queen Elizabeth I’s female Sea Dogs, or Sayyida al-Hurra, a Moroccan queen and pirate. Katrina Everhart will highlight eight women, who worked the seas during the golden age of pirates. Everhart is extended studies coordinator for the Division of Online and Extended Studies at Lincoln University. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Biggest Little Farm" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week!
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