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UUFJC Newsletter, "Flame on the Water," August 2022
Special news note on our Parking Lot: work has begun on our parking lot, and it is scheduled to be re-paved tomorrow, Monday, August 8th. Please be alert for times you may need to avoid driving or parking on the lot. Many thanks to the anonymous donors who made this much-needed work possible!
Sunday, August 6th, 2022
This morning, Rev. Mike Adamek joined us to begin our theme for August: Compassion. If we act based on reason without compassion, we can become cruelly calculating, but if we act on compassion without reason, we can become enablers who let harmful behaviors go unchecked. Rev. Mike explored how to balance the factors we need to act ethically. As he said in his message title, compassion is not sufficient, but it is vital.
Next Sunday, August 14th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"American Identities," Darius Watson
This discussion aims to unpack the history, psychology, and practical impact of identity in America. Watson is interim head of admissions at Lincoln University.
Our Adult Forum is currently available both in-person and via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98858741051?pwd=d3ZMbHJSL3NjMGMxZEM5N1VxUysxQT09
Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
UUCC Service
Our building will be open for those who wish to come and share the online services of our neighbor congregation, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia. Those joining from home are encouraged to connect to UUCC directly. Information and live-streaming links are available on their website: uucomo.org.
Children's Religious Education - 10:30 am
Children attending in-person are welcome to join RE Instructor Samantha Porter for a lesson during the service hour. This week's lesson: "Why have Compassion?"
Lunch after Service: If you would like to join other members and friends for lunch, look for a whiteboard in our entry hallway near the water fountain to see the weekly lunch location. Please add a tally to the whiteboard if you plan to attend.
Masks are now optional for those attending UUFJC events in person.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during a service or shared in our weekly email, please submit it by noon on the Friday before through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
We will also have paper forms available Sunday morning for submissions.
Zoom participants, please use the web form. Submissions made after noon on Friday may not be read or shared until the following week.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are always in need of donations for our free community pantry. During the summer heat we cannot stock canned items, and we generally cannot stock glass containers or fresh produce, but there are many possibilities that will be helpful for our neighbors. For more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
On Tuesdays, Alberta Mobley teaches her own weekly chair yoga class at our building at 9:30 am. Donations requested. Contact Alberta for more information.
On Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Katherine Connor hosts a weekly Zoom Happy Hour for UUFJC Members and Friends to gather and check in.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91843966450?pwd=djBwTEx4YUxseW9SdytSZjJGS0xrdz09
Meeting ID: 918 4396 6450
Password: 918925
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
An Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Next Sunday, August 14th, our Worship Team meets in person at our building at 4:30 pm. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, contact our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, August 9th, the emergency housing subgroup of the Jefferson City Homelessness working group holds their monthly meeting. To get involved in this or other aspects of the working group, contact Patt Behler.
Later this Tuesday, August 9th, Missouri River Regional Library presents the latest installment of the LU-MRRL Lecture Series: "MO Monsters" at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery. The Chupacabra. The Ozark Howler. Momo. These three distinct cryptids are associated with Missouri in one way or another, providing insights into Missouri history and culture. Dr. Christine Elisabeth Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology, will provide an anthropological discussion on what the origins and meanings of these monsters can tell us about human imagination, discovery, beliefs and values, as well as explain how and why these entities came to be and continue to fascinate us to this day. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Wednesday, August 10th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents Music at the Library with Sofia Talvik, Swedish Folk Artist. Talvik brings American interpretations of her original music to audiences in Europe and the U.S. A veteran performer with seven albums, numerous Eps and singles, she has toured the U.S. several times from her first success at the Lollapalooza festival and later for three years as SXSW. She has been noted in media all over the world for her impeccable live performances and captivating stage presence, with haunting vocals that celebrate her storyteller’s voice. She’s completing a U.S. tour before heading back to Europe in the fall. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Thursday, August 11th, the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America holds its monthly online meeting. To register or for more information, contact Alicia Erickson at [email protected].
UUFJC Newsletter, "Flame on the Water," August 2022
Special news note on our Parking Lot: work has begun on our parking lot, and it is scheduled to be re-paved tomorrow, Monday, August 8th. Please be alert for times you may need to avoid driving or parking on the lot. Many thanks to the anonymous donors who made this much-needed work possible!
Sunday, August 6th, 2022
This morning, Rev. Mike Adamek joined us to begin our theme for August: Compassion. If we act based on reason without compassion, we can become cruelly calculating, but if we act on compassion without reason, we can become enablers who let harmful behaviors go unchecked. Rev. Mike explored how to balance the factors we need to act ethically. As he said in his message title, compassion is not sufficient, but it is vital.
Next Sunday, August 14th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"American Identities," Darius Watson
This discussion aims to unpack the history, psychology, and practical impact of identity in America. Watson is interim head of admissions at Lincoln University.
Our Adult Forum is currently available both in-person and via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98858741051?pwd=d3ZMbHJSL3NjMGMxZEM5N1VxUysxQT09
Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
UUCC Service
Our building will be open for those who wish to come and share the online services of our neighbor congregation, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia. Those joining from home are encouraged to connect to UUCC directly. Information and live-streaming links are available on their website: uucomo.org.
Children's Religious Education - 10:30 am
Children attending in-person are welcome to join RE Instructor Samantha Porter for a lesson during the service hour. This week's lesson: "Why have Compassion?"
Lunch after Service: If you would like to join other members and friends for lunch, look for a whiteboard in our entry hallway near the water fountain to see the weekly lunch location. Please add a tally to the whiteboard if you plan to attend.
Masks are now optional for those attending UUFJC events in person.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during a service or shared in our weekly email, please submit it by noon on the Friday before through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
We will also have paper forms available Sunday morning for submissions.
Zoom participants, please use the web form. Submissions made after noon on Friday may not be read or shared until the following week.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are always in need of donations for our free community pantry. During the summer heat we cannot stock canned items, and we generally cannot stock glass containers or fresh produce, but there are many possibilities that will be helpful for our neighbors. For more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn. Reimbursements are available; contact our treasurer, Bob Antweiler: [email protected].
On Tuesdays, Alberta Mobley teaches her own weekly chair yoga class at our building at 9:30 am. Donations requested. Contact Alberta for more information.
On Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Katherine Connor hosts a weekly Zoom Happy Hour for UUFJC Members and Friends to gather and check in.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91843966450?pwd=djBwTEx4YUxseW9SdytSZjJGS0xrdz09
Meeting ID: 918 4396 6450
Password: 918925
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
An Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Next Sunday, August 14th, our Worship Team meets in person at our building at 4:30 pm. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, contact our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, August 9th, the emergency housing subgroup of the Jefferson City Homelessness working group holds their monthly meeting. To get involved in this or other aspects of the working group, contact Patt Behler.
Later this Tuesday, August 9th, Missouri River Regional Library presents the latest installment of the LU-MRRL Lecture Series: "MO Monsters" at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery. The Chupacabra. The Ozark Howler. Momo. These three distinct cryptids are associated with Missouri in one way or another, providing insights into Missouri history and culture. Dr. Christine Elisabeth Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology, will provide an anthropological discussion on what the origins and meanings of these monsters can tell us about human imagination, discovery, beliefs and values, as well as explain how and why these entities came to be and continue to fascinate us to this day. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Wednesday, August 10th at 6:30 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents Music at the Library with Sofia Talvik, Swedish Folk Artist. Talvik brings American interpretations of her original music to audiences in Europe and the U.S. A veteran performer with seven albums, numerous Eps and singles, she has toured the U.S. several times from her first success at the Lollapalooza festival and later for three years as SXSW. She has been noted in media all over the world for her impeccable live performances and captivating stage presence, with haunting vocals that celebrate her storyteller’s voice. She’s completing a U.S. tour before heading back to Europe in the fall. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Thursday, August 11th, the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America holds its monthly online meeting. To register or for more information, contact Alicia Erickson at [email protected].
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