Sunday morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued exploring our monthly theme of "Joy." She cited an author who described Joy as a feeling that comes "from fulfillment of one's potential" and suggested the following creative steps:
Freeing or Awareness to understand our world and experiences,
Association to combine those materials in new ways,
Expression to act on our insights and connect with others,
Evaluation to understand the impact,
and Perseverance, because change always takes time.
Joy is a river, Rev. Nancy said, and as an ancient saying goes, "You can't step in the same river twice." We will make mistakes, and those moments cannot be brought back and redone. To keep floating the river of joy means letting go --- forgiving ourselves, accepting that we can't control the world or others, and doing the best we can in each new moment, because the world needs us now.
Next Sunday, July 23rd:
August News Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the August newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Project Homeless Connect" with guest Sheila Murphy, Betty Cooper moderating
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Jan Harcourt.
Jan Harcourt - a yoga, movement, and laughter instructor and longtime UUFJC member - will help us explore our monthly theme of Joy.
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!
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Monday, July 17th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City is co-sponsoring a Healthcare Reform Forum at 6:30 pm at Lincoln University’s Pawley Theater. Featuring nationally known and local healthcare professionals. Free and open to the public. Contact Jan Harcourt.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, July 23rd at 9 am in the Library. Contact Jim Davis.
Later next Sunday, a Soul Matters small group will meet in the sanctuary from 2 to 4 pm. Alexis has been reaching out to people who expressed an interest, and that gathering is now full, but if you're interested in future meetings, please contact Alexis. An online Soul Matters small group will also meet later next Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8 pm; at last report there was space for two more people to join, so contact Alexis if you'd like to take part.
Coming Monday, July 24th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church at 6:30 pm. Contact Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Vera's Vault" with a Q&A after the film (Saturday only) and "The Little Hours" (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!
Freeing or Awareness to understand our world and experiences,
Association to combine those materials in new ways,
Expression to act on our insights and connect with others,
Evaluation to understand the impact,
and Perseverance, because change always takes time.
Joy is a river, Rev. Nancy said, and as an ancient saying goes, "You can't step in the same river twice." We will make mistakes, and those moments cannot be brought back and redone. To keep floating the river of joy means letting go --- forgiving ourselves, accepting that we can't control the world or others, and doing the best we can in each new moment, because the world needs us now.
Next Sunday, July 23rd:
August News Submissions Due.
Please submit your items for the August newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail ([email protected]) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Project Homeless Connect" with guest Sheila Murphy, Betty Cooper moderating
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Jan Harcourt.
Jan Harcourt - a yoga, movement, and laughter instructor and longtime UUFJC member - will help us explore our monthly theme of Joy.
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!
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Monday, July 17th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City is co-sponsoring a Healthcare Reform Forum at 6:30 pm at Lincoln University’s Pawley Theater. Featuring nationally known and local healthcare professionals. Free and open to the public. Contact Jan Harcourt.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, July 23rd at 9 am in the Library. Contact Jim Davis.
Later next Sunday, a Soul Matters small group will meet in the sanctuary from 2 to 4 pm. Alexis has been reaching out to people who expressed an interest, and that gathering is now full, but if you're interested in future meetings, please contact Alexis. An online Soul Matters small group will also meet later next Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8 pm; at last report there was space for two more people to join, so contact Alexis if you'd like to take part.
Coming Monday, July 24th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church at 6:30 pm. Contact Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Vera's Vault" with a Q&A after the film (Saturday only) and "The Little Hours" (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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