Sunday we held another "This Unitarian Universalist Life" service in which members and friends explored our monthly theme of Transformation with reflections, music, and readings.
Bob Boldt spoke about the transformative power of the arts. He shared his belief that art is not mere entertainment but a channel for truth and beauty to transform people who open themselves to it, something especially necessary in difficult times like ours.
Jim Davis talked about transformation in Unitarian Universalism. He grew up in a church that emphasized the sudden, passionate transformation of conversion experiences, but this demand for conversion can all too easily turn into coercion. In UUism, transformation is a gradual learning, sometimes marked but not defined by sudden creative breakthroughs. It is a process of becoming the people we choose to be and being open to changing ourselves --- because when we are unwilling to change ourselves, then we are no longer free.
Next Sunday, April 16th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Welfare and Immigration," Frank Rycyk
According to Leon de Winter, "Holland is truly a welfare state and the Dutch are proud of it." However, "They have started to demand... that immigrants teach their children to be proud and contributing members of this society."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Broken Beaks and Empty Tombs: Transformation in Myth & Reality," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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:
We are now in our Annual Pledge Drive. Contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back.
Monday, April 10th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, retired LU professor Ken Luebbering presents: "Establishing a Relationship between the Food Producer and the Consumer: Downtown JC Farmer's Market." Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, April 13th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at the Fellowship. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, April 14th, the Reader's Eye Film group meets at the Fellowship. For film selection and more information, contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, April 16th, the previously-announced Laughter Yoga session at the Fellowship has been canceled. Jan Harcourt is taking a break from these sessions over the summer; contact her for more information
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, April 11th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library upstairs in the Storyhour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This Thursday, April 13th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "Big Foot: The Cryptid, The Legend, The Reality?" Creatures identified as Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, and the like are described in many cultures around the globe. Dr. Christine Boston of Lincoln University will focus on the fossil, biological and cultural evidence to determine if the evidence supports the existence of Bigfoot creatures in today’s world. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kedi" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and a program of "Kid Flix" (Saturday only). 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!
Bob Boldt spoke about the transformative power of the arts. He shared his belief that art is not mere entertainment but a channel for truth and beauty to transform people who open themselves to it, something especially necessary in difficult times like ours.
Jim Davis talked about transformation in Unitarian Universalism. He grew up in a church that emphasized the sudden, passionate transformation of conversion experiences, but this demand for conversion can all too easily turn into coercion. In UUism, transformation is a gradual learning, sometimes marked but not defined by sudden creative breakthroughs. It is a process of becoming the people we choose to be and being open to changing ourselves --- because when we are unwilling to change ourselves, then we are no longer free.
Next Sunday, April 16th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Welfare and Immigration," Frank Rycyk
According to Leon de Winter, "Holland is truly a welfare state and the Dutch are proud of it." However, "They have started to demand... that immigrants teach their children to be proud and contributing members of this society."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Broken Beaks and Empty Tombs: Transformation in Myth & Reality," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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:
We are now in our Annual Pledge Drive. Contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for pledge forms and more information. Suggested Fair Share donation guidelines are also available on the table in the back.
Monday, April 10th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, retired LU professor Ken Luebbering presents: "Establishing a Relationship between the Food Producer and the Consumer: Downtown JC Farmer's Market." Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
This Thursday, April 13th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets at the Fellowship. Contact [email protected].
This Friday, April 14th, the Reader's Eye Film group meets at the Fellowship. For film selection and more information, contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, April 16th, the previously-announced Laughter Yoga session at the Fellowship has been canceled. Jan Harcourt is taking a break from these sessions over the summer; contact her for more information
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, April 11th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library upstairs in the Storyhour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
This Thursday, April 13th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "Big Foot: The Cryptid, The Legend, The Reality?" Creatures identified as Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, and the like are described in many cultures around the globe. Dr. Christine Boston of Lincoln University will focus on the fossil, biological and cultural evidence to determine if the evidence supports the existence of Bigfoot creatures in today’s world. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Kedi" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and a program of "Kid Flix" (Saturday only). 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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