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Sunday morning, Alexis finished our month on "Transformation" with a message on "The Art of Being Uncomfortable." From yoga poses to new roles, many situations we encounter are uncomfortable, but Alexis asked us to see discomfort not as a signal to back away, but as a signal to go deeper into a needed transformation. Indeed sometimes it's hard to hear the call of transformation because we're too comfortable --- as a This American Life piece on the Dunning-Kruger effect reminded us --- and so we need to let ourselves be called into discomfort and transformation. We need to be willing to listen to disagreement and re-think our positions. And as various teachers including Pema Chödrön remind us, the goal is not to get rid of discomfort as quickly as we can but to pay attention to it and learn about ourselves.
Next Sunday we will begin our Soul Matters theme for May: "Healing."
Next Sunday, May 7th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Warbling Seashell," Laura Gilkey
We will view and discuss an episode of the anime series "Mushishi." A tragedy in a fishing village leaves a lasting rift. With another disaster looming, the community must come together to heal. (The video is available only in Japanese with English subtitles. You can preview it on Crunchyroll or read a transcript.)
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Healing: When All We Want Is A Cure," Rev. Mike Adamek
Stop the pain. End the confusion. I want to see the solution now. Healing seldom comes in a flash. Pain always returns. All I want, really all I want is to obtain the resolution I want as soon as possible. Yes, I said I want three times in the last sentence. We always wish for a cure. A path forward opens more often when we learn to welcome healing into our lives.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The May Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available by the entrance and electronic copies are available here: newsletter, calendar. See the newsletter for information about our Annual Business Meeting coming up next month.
We are planning to hold our annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 3rd. Please begin looking around for gently-used items to donate. If you're interested in helping, please contact Bob Antweiler or Lisa Sanning.
We are still in our Annual Pledge Drive. See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, May 7th at 1:45 pm. See Alexis.
Coming Monday, May 8th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month’s topic: "Being Muslim in the US," with speakers Ahsen Kayani and Nasruddeen Al-Awwaal. This lecture presented in cooperation with Capital Area Interfaith Alliance. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, May 5th, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film. For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Frantz" (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!
Sunday morning, Alexis finished our month on "Transformation" with a message on "The Art of Being Uncomfortable." From yoga poses to new roles, many situations we encounter are uncomfortable, but Alexis asked us to see discomfort not as a signal to back away, but as a signal to go deeper into a needed transformation. Indeed sometimes it's hard to hear the call of transformation because we're too comfortable --- as a This American Life piece on the Dunning-Kruger effect reminded us --- and so we need to let ourselves be called into discomfort and transformation. We need to be willing to listen to disagreement and re-think our positions. And as various teachers including Pema Chödrön remind us, the goal is not to get rid of discomfort as quickly as we can but to pay attention to it and learn about ourselves.
Next Sunday we will begin our Soul Matters theme for May: "Healing."
Next Sunday, May 7th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The Warbling Seashell," Laura Gilkey
We will view and discuss an episode of the anime series "Mushishi." A tragedy in a fishing village leaves a lasting rift. With another disaster looming, the community must come together to heal. (The video is available only in Japanese with English subtitles. You can preview it on Crunchyroll or read a transcript.)
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Healing: When All We Want Is A Cure," Rev. Mike Adamek
Stop the pain. End the confusion. I want to see the solution now. Healing seldom comes in a flash. Pain always returns. All I want, really all I want is to obtain the resolution I want as soon as possible. Yes, I said I want three times in the last sentence. We always wish for a cure. A path forward opens more often when we learn to welcome healing into our lives.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The May Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available by the entrance and electronic copies are available here: newsletter, calendar. See the newsletter for information about our Annual Business Meeting coming up next month.
We are planning to hold our annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 3rd. Please begin looking around for gently-used items to donate. If you're interested in helping, please contact Bob Antweiler or Lisa Sanning.
We are still in our Annual Pledge Drive. See our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, May 7th at 1:45 pm. See Alexis.
Coming Monday, May 8th at 7 pm is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month’s topic: "Being Muslim in the US," with speakers Ahsen Kayani and Nasruddeen Al-Awwaal. This lecture presented in cooperation with Capital Area Interfaith Alliance. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, May 5th, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film. For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Frantz" (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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