At Yesterday's Multigenerational service, the RE class brought us a wonderful story in shadow puppets. Turnout was rather light --- and I'd be the last one to say that with any kind of blame; I'm not used to being around children myself and I admit I find it challenging. However, at the same time, looking back at the different churches I've been to, I realize I have looked to their children for a kind of guidance, or perhaps a litmus test. I recall one church in particular where the pastor brought out messages of love in the Hebrew scripture I had never heard before and I admire her still, but when the Sunday School teachers presented their weekly "Children's Church" in front of the congregation about how God wants you to "color inside the lines," holding up one of their own children's coloring pages and pointing to Jesus' beautifully, childishly messy blue skin as an example of what not to do, I knew that it wasn't the church for me. Maybe that kind of thing is why I did shy away from our Multigenerational services for awhile when I came, but I finally attended one and watched the children and adults unfold a wonderful story like the one they told today, in which everyone was valued and no one was shamed, and then I knew that much more that this was the church for me.
This week's news and events:
Newsletter and print calendar submissions are due TODAY. Any last-minute items must be e-mailed to me ASAP.
We are also still looking for emergency backups for the Webmaster and Newsletter Editor. Hopefully you won't have to do anything, but we want someone else to know how these things are done just in case. Contact me if you can help.
Monday, October 21st at the Catholic Center, Jefferson City Congregations Uniting is holding a Convention Planning meeting at 5 pm, followed by a Community Assembly at 6:30 pm. Kath Connor would be there and would love more UUs to get involved; contact her for more information.
On Tuesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, October 23rd, Climate Reality Project will be streaming its annual online program "24 Hours of Reality" at http://www.24hoursofreality.org/ --- on TUESDAY EVENING ONLY, from 5-10 pm, local climate activists will gather in Columbia to watch the event live-streamed on a large screen in Waters Hall room 210 on the MU Campus. All are welcome. Tea will be provided, as well as coffee from Lakota Coffee Co. RSVP to [email protected] or contact Mollie Freebairn.
Thursday, October 24th is Capital Region Medical Center's Not-So-Scary Spooktacular from 6-7 pm at the Outpatient Pediatric Department in the Sam B. Cook Healthplex (1432 Southwest Blvd). Free and open for kids of all ages to enjoy creative, sensory activities along with a small haunted house and more.
Friday, October 25th is our monthly turn to provide a meal at the Salvation Army. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help provide or serve food.
Also on Friday at 7 pm at UUFJC is the Last Friday Documentary film, "River of Light" by Daniel Reeves, an unforgettable film tracing the connections we all share with each other and the cosmos.
Saturday, October 26th from 10 am to 2 pm is Sapattu's "Quiet Moments with Poets and Mystics," this month focusing on Adrienne Rich. Contact Nancy or Roger Tanner-Thies.
Next Sunday will be our third annual Day of the Dead observance. Bob Boldt and Ruth Neudahl will construct a traditional Mexican altar to the dead. Members and friends are encouraged to bring in pictures of passed loved ones along with any special items of remembrance. Items will be returned on the following Sunday.
For Yoga, Zumba, and even more events, see our Calendars.
This week's news and events:
Newsletter and print calendar submissions are due TODAY. Any last-minute items must be e-mailed to me ASAP.
We are also still looking for emergency backups for the Webmaster and Newsletter Editor. Hopefully you won't have to do anything, but we want someone else to know how these things are done just in case. Contact me if you can help.
Monday, October 21st at the Catholic Center, Jefferson City Congregations Uniting is holding a Convention Planning meeting at 5 pm, followed by a Community Assembly at 6:30 pm. Kath Connor would be there and would love more UUs to get involved; contact her for more information.
On Tuesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, October 23rd, Climate Reality Project will be streaming its annual online program "24 Hours of Reality" at http://www.24hoursofreality.org/ --- on TUESDAY EVENING ONLY, from 5-10 pm, local climate activists will gather in Columbia to watch the event live-streamed on a large screen in Waters Hall room 210 on the MU Campus. All are welcome. Tea will be provided, as well as coffee from Lakota Coffee Co. RSVP to [email protected] or contact Mollie Freebairn.
Thursday, October 24th is Capital Region Medical Center's Not-So-Scary Spooktacular from 6-7 pm at the Outpatient Pediatric Department in the Sam B. Cook Healthplex (1432 Southwest Blvd). Free and open for kids of all ages to enjoy creative, sensory activities along with a small haunted house and more.
Friday, October 25th is our monthly turn to provide a meal at the Salvation Army. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help provide or serve food.
Also on Friday at 7 pm at UUFJC is the Last Friday Documentary film, "River of Light" by Daniel Reeves, an unforgettable film tracing the connections we all share with each other and the cosmos.
Saturday, October 26th from 10 am to 2 pm is Sapattu's "Quiet Moments with Poets and Mystics," this month focusing on Adrienne Rich. Contact Nancy or Roger Tanner-Thies.
Next Sunday will be our third annual Day of the Dead observance. Bob Boldt and Ruth Neudahl will construct a traditional Mexican altar to the dead. Members and friends are encouraged to bring in pictures of passed loved ones along with any special items of remembrance. Items will be returned on the following Sunday.
For Yoga, Zumba, and even more events, see our Calendars.
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