Sunday morning, as we stood at the edge of a new year, Nancy Ellis-Ordway concluded our month of reflections on Hope by looking beyond and forward. She defined hope as "belief that positive change is possible," and we're often told that hope is a virtue, even a moral duty --- but some changes in some situations are not possible. If we keep hoping without reflection, we can keep ourselves trapped and set ourselves up for disappointment. True hope, Nancy told us, requires us to plan, to assess situations reasonably, and to take an active role in our own lives; this active role can heal us and move us forward even without changing things we can't control.
So as the new year dawns, what hopes do you need to let go of to move forward? What hopes will survive realistic reflection and be worth your plans and efforts?
Next Sunday, January 7th, 2018:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"100 Years after Balfour, Declaration of Division," Frank Rycyk
100 years after the declaration which led to the creation of Israel, descendants of those responsible opine on both sides of the issue.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Being Decisive Is a Closure, but Not Necessary the Premature Closure of Closed Mindedness," Rev. Mike Adamek
I like to keep my options open. Most people I know do to. I do not like being so open minded that my brains fall out. Being decisive is not knowing everything about anything. Being decisive is no more closed mindedness than open mindedness is wishy washy. It is picking a key issue in a real world problem and holding firm. What is the key issue for you when the state carries out the sentence of death for convicted murderers?
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 --- "Setting Intentions and Resolutions"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The January newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available on the table by the entrance. Electronic copies are now available to view or download here: Newsletter, Calendar.
Our Membership Committee is looking for greeters. If you would like to be the first friendly face welcoming people into our Fellowship on Sunday mornings, please contact Bob Antweiler.
The annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee continues. Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for ways to donate.
Coming Monday, January 8th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month’s topic: “Refugee Resettlement.” The Rev. David Henry, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, will tell of the many obstacles refugees face on their pathway to finding a new home. This will be an expansion on the lecture to the Evening Rotary Club in November. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, January 5th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their monthly First Friday Film. For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Wonderstruck" (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!
So as the new year dawns, what hopes do you need to let go of to move forward? What hopes will survive realistic reflection and be worth your plans and efforts?
Next Sunday, January 7th, 2018:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"100 Years after Balfour, Declaration of Division," Frank Rycyk
100 years after the declaration which led to the creation of Israel, descendants of those responsible opine on both sides of the issue.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Being Decisive Is a Closure, but Not Necessary the Premature Closure of Closed Mindedness," Rev. Mike Adamek
I like to keep my options open. Most people I know do to. I do not like being so open minded that my brains fall out. Being decisive is not knowing everything about anything. Being decisive is no more closed mindedness than open mindedness is wishy washy. It is picking a key issue in a real world problem and holding firm. What is the key issue for you when the state carries out the sentence of death for convicted murderers?
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 --- "Setting Intentions and Resolutions"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
The January newsletter and print calendar are ready. Paper copies are available on the table by the entrance. Electronic copies are now available to view or download here: Newsletter, Calendar.
Our Membership Committee is looking for greeters. If you would like to be the first friendly face welcoming people into our Fellowship on Sunday mornings, please contact Bob Antweiler.
The annual Guest At Your Table donation drive to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee continues. Visit uusc.org for more information, and contact our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler, for ways to donate.
Coming Monday, January 8th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month’s topic: “Refugee Resettlement.” The Rev. David Henry, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, will tell of the many obstacles refugees face on their pathway to finding a new home. This will be an expansion on the lecture to the Evening Rotary Club in November. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, January 5th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their monthly First Friday Film. For film selection and more information, contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Wonderstruck" (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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