Yesterday was the first Sunday in December, time to usher in the winter holiday season. We can appreciate calls to remember the holiday spirit of generosity and gratitude all year round, but Rev. Mike pointed out that the idea of "Christmas every day" has a darker side. The festivity and indulgence that make Christmas fun once a year would be deeply unhealthy and deeply unpleasant if not kept in balance. What's true of Christmas cheer is also true of the ideals people hold, and Rev. Mike ended on a cautionary note, that people can let their ideas of how to build a better world spin out of balance to the detriment of shared community.
Next Sunday, December 13th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The First Amendment," Bob Boldt
A quaint artifact or a critical element to freedom?
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "This Unitarian Universalist Life: Holidays"
Once again, we come together to learn about various perspectives and experiences within our Fellowship. The speakers this Sunday will explore what the holiday season means to them.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We need RE teachers and aides. Our RE Director, Kim Connor, has started scheduling RE volunteers using the Volunteer Spot app; contact Kim for more information if you haven’t heard from her already. When signing up, please indicate if you want to be a teacher or an aide. If no one has volunteered by Thursday of a given week, RE that Sunday will be canceled, so please help when you can.
We also need Adult Forum leaders for December. Contact Laura Gilkey.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, December 10th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, December 11th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader’s Eye Film. This month’s selection: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, December 13th at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session. These sessions are free and open to all; contact Jan Harcourt.
Coming Monday, December 14th is the next installment in our UUFJC Lecture Series. This month's speaker is retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard C. Harding. See Frank Rycyk or Carol Bontempo.
And at its meeting last week, the UUFJC Board voted to adopt our vision statement:
"UUFJC: A supportive, free-thinking community that celebrates diversity and spiritual curiosity, grounded in reason, nurturing the courage to build a just and sustainable world."
Thank you to everyone who participated in the vision-crafting session or gave feedback on the draft!
You are also still invited to write more ideas on the papers behind the piano using the color-coded markers provided.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, December 8th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library, upstairs in the Art Gallery. Contact Betty Cooper.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life" (Wednesday only) and "Janis: Little Girl Blue" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) as well as their "Chick Flicks Drag Show" benefitting Toys for Tots (Sunday only). 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, December 13th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"The First Amendment," Bob Boldt
A quaint artifact or a critical element to freedom?
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "This Unitarian Universalist Life: Holidays"
Once again, we come together to learn about various perspectives and experiences within our Fellowship. The speakers this Sunday will explore what the holiday season means to them.
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during the Service, please submit it through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Plus Children's RE --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We need RE teachers and aides. Our RE Director, Kim Connor, has started scheduling RE volunteers using the Volunteer Spot app; contact Kim for more information if you haven’t heard from her already. When signing up, please indicate if you want to be a teacher or an aide. If no one has volunteered by Thursday of a given week, RE that Sunday will be canceled, so please help when you can.
We also need Adult Forum leaders for December. Contact Laura Gilkey.
The Transgender Support Group meets this Thursday, December 10th at 7 pm. Contact Ari Morse.
This Friday, December 11th at 7 pm is the monthly Reader’s Eye Film. This month’s selection: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Contact Cinthy Wilcox.
Next Sunday, December 13th at 4 pm is the monthly Laughter Yoga session. These sessions are free and open to all; contact Jan Harcourt.
Coming Monday, December 14th is the next installment in our UUFJC Lecture Series. This month's speaker is retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard C. Harding. See Frank Rycyk or Carol Bontempo.
And at its meeting last week, the UUFJC Board voted to adopt our vision statement:
"UUFJC: A supportive, free-thinking community that celebrates diversity and spiritual curiosity, grounded in reason, nurturing the courage to build a just and sustainable world."
Thank you to everyone who participated in the vision-crafting session or gave feedback on the draft!
You are also still invited to write more ideas on the papers behind the piano using the color-coded markers provided.
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, December 8th at 4 pm, Citizens for Peace meet at Missouri River Regional Library, upstairs in the Art Gallery. Contact Betty Cooper.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life" (Wednesday only) and "Janis: Little Girl Blue" (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) as well as their "Chick Flicks Drag Show" benefitting Toys for Tots (Sunday only). 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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