Our services were canceled today due to the weather --- Nature took its turn at putting us in Awe of its power.
While we missed out on a sermon from Rev. Nancy TannerThies, she shares these words:
Kathleen Vohs writes:
"Awe is quite threatening in certain ways, and something that is challenging and unwelcome [it]can border on fear....The experience of awe is one where you are temporarily off-kilter in terms of your understanding of the world. People mostly walk around with a sense of knowing what is going on in the world. They have hypotheses about the way people behave and what might happen; those are pretty airtight. It is hard to get people to shake from those because that’s just how the brain works. We are always walking around trying to confirm the things we already think. When you are in a state of awe, it puts you off balance and as a consequence...people might be ready to learn new things and have some of their assumptions questioned."
In the midst of the business of the season and the concern about the weather, I hope each of you finds time to experience something awesome.
Next Sunday, December 22nd:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for our January newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Right to Harm," Michael Lester
This film will document problems associated with CAFOs (Confined Animal Feeding Operations).
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Beyond Mere Words," Alexis
You're invited to attend a different-from-normal-service that will emphasize silence and song inspired by Diana Palmer, who says:“There are in life a few moments so beautiful, that even words are a sort of profanity.”
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 --- "The GooseBumps that Arise When We Notice New Life"
UU Ethics Small Group - 2 pm
Participants in this small group explore their values and consider their stances on ethical issues. Important Note: This is a space to learn together and grow, not a space for arguments or debate. While no ongoing commitment is required, regular attendance may be helpful. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alexis at [email protected].
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our special year-end service, "An Evening of Community and Hope," is fast approaching, Monday, December 30th at 6:30 pm. The service will offer reflection and encouragement. A special collection for ongoing tornado relief efforts will be taken. Childcare will be provided. Open to the community --- please spread the word and invite others! For more information, contact Alexis at [email protected].
We now have a holiday tree on display by the piano. All are invited to bring ornaments to add to the tree and make its decorations a reflection of our Fellowship community. The tree will remain on display until December 29th. For more information, contact Patt Behler.
And as a holiday fundraiser for the Fellowship, we have two raffle baskets now on display near the cafe bar, filled with wine and treats for holiday entertaining or just for treating yourself. The drawing will be held in one week, on Sunday, December 22nd, so don't wait! For tickets and more what's in the baskets, contact Carol Bontempo.
Planning has begun for our annual Chili Supper, coming Saturday, February 8th, 2020. We are seeking chili-makers and other chefs, live music, games, silent auction and raffle items, and more! To get involved, please contact Bob Antweiler or Alberta Mobley.
This afternoon’s meeting of our “This I Believe” small group has been rescheduled due to the weather; it will now meet on December 29th. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alexis at [email protected].
Tomorrow, Monday, December 16th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
And one week from tomorrow, on Monday, December 23rd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Rev. Kim Woodruff: [email protected]
Community Events this week:
This Wednesday, December 18th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents Reel Life Cinema: "Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays." Noted chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich loves the winter holidays and invites six celebrity guests of different ethnic backgrounds to her holiday table in this film: award-winning actors Christopher Walken and Rita Moreno, television journalist Ann Curry, model and television host Padma Lakshmi, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, and conductor Carlo Ponti, Jr. The film tells the stories of each individual’s journey to and in America, set against a meal that represents the diverse flavors of their heritage. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Lighthouse" (Thursday through Sunday) and "The Grinch" (Sunday only). 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!
While we missed out on a sermon from Rev. Nancy TannerThies, she shares these words:
Kathleen Vohs writes:
"Awe is quite threatening in certain ways, and something that is challenging and unwelcome [it]can border on fear....The experience of awe is one where you are temporarily off-kilter in terms of your understanding of the world. People mostly walk around with a sense of knowing what is going on in the world. They have hypotheses about the way people behave and what might happen; those are pretty airtight. It is hard to get people to shake from those because that’s just how the brain works. We are always walking around trying to confirm the things we already think. When you are in a state of awe, it puts you off balance and as a consequence...people might be ready to learn new things and have some of their assumptions questioned."
In the midst of the business of the season and the concern about the weather, I hope each of you finds time to experience something awesome.
Next Sunday, December 22nd:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for our January newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Right to Harm," Michael Lester
This film will document problems associated with CAFOs (Confined Animal Feeding Operations).
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Beyond Mere Words," Alexis
You're invited to attend a different-from-normal-service that will emphasize silence and song inspired by Diana Palmer, who says:“There are in life a few moments so beautiful, that even words are a sort of profanity.”
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 --- "The GooseBumps that Arise When We Notice New Life"
UU Ethics Small Group - 2 pm
Participants in this small group explore their values and consider their stances on ethical issues. Important Note: This is a space to learn together and grow, not a space for arguments or debate. While no ongoing commitment is required, regular attendance may be helpful. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alexis at [email protected].
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our special year-end service, "An Evening of Community and Hope," is fast approaching, Monday, December 30th at 6:30 pm. The service will offer reflection and encouragement. A special collection for ongoing tornado relief efforts will be taken. Childcare will be provided. Open to the community --- please spread the word and invite others! For more information, contact Alexis at [email protected].
We now have a holiday tree on display by the piano. All are invited to bring ornaments to add to the tree and make its decorations a reflection of our Fellowship community. The tree will remain on display until December 29th. For more information, contact Patt Behler.
And as a holiday fundraiser for the Fellowship, we have two raffle baskets now on display near the cafe bar, filled with wine and treats for holiday entertaining or just for treating yourself. The drawing will be held in one week, on Sunday, December 22nd, so don't wait! For tickets and more what's in the baskets, contact Carol Bontempo.
Planning has begun for our annual Chili Supper, coming Saturday, February 8th, 2020. We are seeking chili-makers and other chefs, live music, games, silent auction and raffle items, and more! To get involved, please contact Bob Antweiler or Alberta Mobley.
This afternoon’s meeting of our “This I Believe” small group has been rescheduled due to the weather; it will now meet on December 29th. For more information or to RSVP, contact Alexis at [email protected].
Tomorrow, Monday, December 16th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
And one week from tomorrow, on Monday, December 23rd, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Rev. Kim Woodruff: [email protected]
Community Events this week:
This Wednesday, December 18th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents Reel Life Cinema: "Lidia Celebrates America: Home for the Holidays." Noted chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich loves the winter holidays and invites six celebrity guests of different ethnic backgrounds to her holiday table in this film: award-winning actors Christopher Walken and Rita Moreno, television journalist Ann Curry, model and television host Padma Lakshmi, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, and conductor Carlo Ponti, Jr. The film tells the stories of each individual’s journey to and in America, set against a meal that represents the diverse flavors of their heritage. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Lighthouse" (Thursday through Sunday) and "The Grinch" (Sunday only). 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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