Sunday morning we finished our month-long exploration of "Risk" and looked ahead to next month's theme of "Transformation." Laura Gilkey gave the sermon, about the uses of safe space. We need safe spaces --- we need a break from survival mode to connect with vision and creativity, and we need a place to be accepted as we are to connect with courage and authenticity. We must be mindful in using the privilege of safe space so that it doesn't become a hiding place or an armed camp hostile to outsiders. But if we use safe spaces well, they can help us risk engagement with the larger world --- and help us risk transforming ourselves.
Next Sunday, April 2nd:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Teaching Trump: Should Teachers Offer Up Their Own Politics?," Frank Rycyk
Is there a point where opinionating crosses the line into political proselytizing?
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "John Dietrich: An Unitarian Transformation," Rev. Mike Adamek
John Dietrich began preaching by speaking his mind and soon he was tried for heresy by the Reformed Church. By speaking his mind he started a debate in American Unitarianism which echoes down to the present, theist vs. humanist controversy. After he retired in 1938, former opponents crowed that in the next nineteen years until his death he rejected Religious Humanism and became a theist. I will argue that his transformation was typical for a religious liberal, and richer than any simplistic judgment.
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:
The April Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available by the entrance and electronic copies are available here: Newsletter, Print Calendar.
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Please contact the administrator ([email protected]) for a copy. We make it available on request in the interest of privacy, but if you're a member or friend, please don’t be shy about requesting it!
Monday, March 27th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, March 30th at 7 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Capital Area Interfaith Alliance hosts a Passover& Music Event. Learn about the story of Passover and its significance for members of Jefferson City's Jewish Community from members of Temple Beth El. The event is free. Jewish refreshments and cookies will be provided with time to mingle afterward.
This Friday, March 31st at 7 pm, the Last Friday Documentary Film group meets at the Fellowship. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, April 2nd at 1:45 pm. Contact Alexis.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is holding their annual anniversary celebration dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 7th at 6:30 pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Akande, President of Westminster College. UUFJC will have a table for 8, and Katherine needs to know who wants to attend. If we get over 8 people, that’s all right as long as we can chip in to cover the additional cost. Contact Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
Rev. Nancy TannerThies is faciliating a 7 month online class at Sapattu: "Reverence and Mirth: Living with Integrity in Chaotic Times." For registration cost and more information, contact Rev. Nancy or see the flyer on our bulletin board. The class begins April 1st and runs through the end of October.
This Tuesday, March 28th, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "From Curb to China: Getting to Know the Markets, Culture, and Impact of Recycling." Lelande Rehard, planner for the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District, will take a look at how recycling works from curb to finished product, challenges for certain materials, and how markets, culture and regulations affect costs and participation. Learning about the whole system will help you understand the impact of your decisions about recycling. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "My Life as a Zucchini" (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!
Next Sunday, April 2nd:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Teaching Trump: Should Teachers Offer Up Their Own Politics?," Frank Rycyk
Is there a point where opinionating crosses the line into political proselytizing?
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "John Dietrich: An Unitarian Transformation," Rev. Mike Adamek
John Dietrich began preaching by speaking his mind and soon he was tried for heresy by the Reformed Church. By speaking his mind he started a debate in American Unitarianism which echoes down to the present, theist vs. humanist controversy. After he retired in 1938, former opponents crowed that in the next nineteen years until his death he rejected Religious Humanism and became a theist. I will argue that his transformation was typical for a religious liberal, and richer than any simplistic judgment.
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:
The April Newsletter and Print Calendar are ready. Paper copies are available by the entrance and electronic copies are available here: Newsletter, Print Calendar.
The UUFJC Members and Friends Directory has been updated. Please contact the administrator ([email protected]) for a copy. We make it available on request in the interest of privacy, but if you're a member or friend, please don’t be shy about requesting it!
Monday, March 27th at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, March 30th at 7 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Capital Area Interfaith Alliance hosts a Passover& Music Event. Learn about the story of Passover and its significance for members of Jefferson City's Jewish Community from members of Temple Beth El. The event is free. Jewish refreshments and cookies will be provided with time to mingle afterward.
This Friday, March 31st at 7 pm, the Last Friday Documentary Film group meets at the Fellowship. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
The Worship Service Committee meets next Sunday, April 2nd at 1:45 pm. Contact Alexis.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is holding their annual anniversary celebration dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 7th at 6:30 pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Akande, President of Westminster College. UUFJC will have a table for 8, and Katherine needs to know who wants to attend. If we get over 8 people, that’s all right as long as we can chip in to cover the additional cost. Contact Katherine Connor.
Community Events this week:
Rev. Nancy TannerThies is faciliating a 7 month online class at Sapattu: "Reverence and Mirth: Living with Integrity in Chaotic Times." For registration cost and more information, contact Rev. Nancy or see the flyer on our bulletin board. The class begins April 1st and runs through the end of October.
This Tuesday, March 28th, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "From Curb to China: Getting to Know the Markets, Culture, and Impact of Recycling." Lelande Rehard, planner for the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District, will take a look at how recycling works from curb to finished product, challenges for certain materials, and how markets, culture and regulations affect costs and participation. Learning about the whole system will help you understand the impact of your decisions about recycling. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "My Life as a Zucchini" (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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