Sunday morning, the blessings of modern technology let us connect to our wider UU faith community and hear a sermon delivered by Rev. Tamara Casanova Suzuki at the Live Oak Congregation in Goleta, California in 2015. Rev. Suzuki addressed what it means to be a UU; though we value openness, we are not a faith where "you can believe anything you want." Our searches for truth and meaning are unique and free, but they must also be responsible; they must also support a caring a humane life. As UUs, we come together around shared ethics, around covenants, Principles, and Sources, but often we ourselves can get vague and quiet about why we're here --- unless we make the effort to focus on it. Rev. Suzuki delivered a challenge to make that effort, to find a succinct and powerful answer to the question "Why Are You UU?," an "elevator speech," so to speak. In a faith as diverse as ours, received boilerplate may not do; look to what resonates with you, to remind yourself why you're here, and to help you share the blessings of our faith more bravely.
Next Sunday, June 17th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please send your items for our July newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Should Donald Trump get the Nobel Peace Prize?," Frank Rycyk
USA Today presents arguments for and against. Korean negotiations are the main topic. Should be a lively discussion.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Blessing: The Tenuous Territory of Change," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
Exploring how it is that we participate in making change happen when we offer a blessing.
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 --- "Blessing and Freedom - Juneteenth"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The art pieces from our previous display of Pour Art are now ready to be returned to the artists. Look for them in the Forum Room or contact Patt Behler to pick up your creations.
Tomorrow, Monday, June 11th at 7 pm is our monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month's speaker is Michael Couty, Director of Juvenile Justice, Cole County. Mr. Couty makes every effort to help juvenile offenders avoid getting caught up in the adult system. He will also share with us his work while serving on the school board. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, June 14th, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. A closed session at 6:30 pm in the RE Room will be followed by an open meeting at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Contact Liberty Sitzes: [email protected]
Community Events this week:
This Wednesday, June 13th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents Reel Life Cinema: "Whose Streets?" This powerful documentary focuses on the aftermath of the 2014 shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Using actual footage of protests and encounters with police and citizens, it shows how protest activated the community to come together and sparked a global movement. Contact Madeline Matson.
Coming Wednesday, June 20th is the annual SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary Ice Cream Social, 11 am to 6:30 pm at the St. Joseph Cathedral Undercroft. Tickets are $3 at the door for delicious homemade cakes and Central Dairy ice cream, and in addition, lunch and dinner items will also be available for purchase. Activities for the event include the Kids Corner, a Quilt Raffle, a Country Store, Treasures from the Attic items, a Silent Auction and a Book Nook. Contact Kris Ballage at [email protected] or (573) 690-7300
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "You Were Never Really Here" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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, June 17th:
Newsletter Submissions Due.
Please send your items for our July newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Should Donald Trump get the Nobel Peace Prize?," Frank Rycyk
USA Today presents arguments for and against. Korean negotiations are the main topic. Should be a lively discussion.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Blessing: The Tenuous Territory of Change," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
Exploring how it is that we participate in making change happen when we offer a blessing.
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 --- "Blessing and Freedom - Juneteenth"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The art pieces from our previous display of Pour Art are now ready to be returned to the artists. Look for them in the Forum Room or contact Patt Behler to pick up your creations.
Tomorrow, Monday, June 11th at 7 pm is our monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month's speaker is Michael Couty, Director of Juvenile Justice, Cole County. Mr. Couty makes every effort to help juvenile offenders avoid getting caught up in the adult system. He will also share with us his work while serving on the school board. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, June 14th, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. A closed session at 6:30 pm in the RE Room will be followed by an open meeting at 7 pm in the Sanctuary. Contact Liberty Sitzes: [email protected]
Community Events this week:
This Wednesday, June 13th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents Reel Life Cinema: "Whose Streets?" This powerful documentary focuses on the aftermath of the 2014 shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Using actual footage of protests and encounters with police and citizens, it shows how protest activated the community to come together and sparked a global movement. Contact Madeline Matson.
Coming Wednesday, June 20th is the annual SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary Ice Cream Social, 11 am to 6:30 pm at the St. Joseph Cathedral Undercroft. Tickets are $3 at the door for delicious homemade cakes and Central Dairy ice cream, and in addition, lunch and dinner items will also be available for purchase. Activities for the event include the Kids Corner, a Quilt Raffle, a Country Store, Treasures from the Attic items, a Silent Auction and a Book Nook. Contact Kris Ballage at [email protected] or (573) 690-7300
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "You Were Never Really Here" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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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