Sunday morning, Rev. Mike Adamek joined us to begin exploring our new monthly theme of Story. Mike talked about the story of our faith tradition and the links between the Progressive Friends, Transcendentalists and Theodore Parker. Modern Unitarian Universalists would feel at home with them. "No one should sacrifice reason and common sense on the altar of religion" said the Progressive Friends. "True religion isn't bound to any one text" said Theodore Parker. The Transcendentalists taught that one should find God in the natural world and in one's own intuition. Mike concluded that Theodore Parker was the real impetus for our current Unitarian Universalist faith. (Summary by Katherine Connor.)
Also please note: UUFJC's Annual Business Meeting is coming in three weeks, on Sunday, May 23rd after Services. The agenda, voter list, and last year's minutes are available on request. The Agenda is also included in the May newsletter. In this way we are trying to honor our commitment to post this information in advance of the meeting while adapting to our current mostly-online operations and respecting voting members' privacy. You can request the documents from [email protected] or contact Katherine Connor at [email protected] with questions or concerns.
For those who would like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from today --- with special guests from the UU Service Committee --- is now available to view online: https://youtu.be/WBgd2gV0NbQ
Next Sunday, May 9th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Celebrating Mother’s Peace Day Through Caring Partnerships," Betty Cooper
The calendar labels this day, “Mother’s Day.” In the 1800s, after the Civil War, Julia Ward Howe, a Unitarian, wrote “The Mother’s Day Peace Proclamation.” She wrote the Proclamation to remind mothers that none of our children are to kill or be killed. This day, is a time to focus on peace. However, as discussed in the forum on April 11, marketplace strategies is one of Empire’s goals; so this day became one of big business--the selling of flowers and cards—rather than a day focused on peace. On this Mother’s Peace Day, our focus is on the characteristics of the Domination and Partnership systems, using information from Riane Eisler’s book, The Power of Partnership.
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Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
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Phone
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Service - 10:30 am
We are not holding UUFJC services this week. However, those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 may gather in person at our building and share the online services of our neighbor congregation, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia (see below).
UU Church of Columbia Online Services - 10:30 am
When we are not holding our own online services, UUFJC members and friends have been invited to join in online services with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia. For more information, Zoom links, and recordings of past services, visit https://uucomo.org/
First UU Church of Springfield Online Services - 11 am
We have also been invited to join our neighbors at First UU of Springfield, MO for online services, some featuring messages from current First UU pastor and longtime friend of UUFJC, Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman. For more information and recordings of past messages, visit https://springfielduu.org/
UUFJC News and Events this week:
As we continue coming together online, we still need financial support, even without Sunday offering baskets. We now have an online donation option through PayPal: Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
UUFJC's annual Rummage Sale will be returning June 12th! Please be on the lookout for gently-used items you can donate to support our Fellowship. Storage space at our building is now available; contact Roberta Dunkel at [email protected].
We now have a text-message list to send reminders about our upcoming Zoom events to those who wish to receive them on their mobile phones. If you would like to be included, contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
UUFJC's free community pantry is now open and being used! We have an ongoing need for donations and for volunteers to check and restock the pantry. If you would like to help, contact Joan Kurtzeborn at [email protected].
Starting this week, Alberta Mobley is reopening her chair yoga classes Tuesdays at 9 am in our building to those who are fully vaccinated against covid-19. 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
On Fridays at 1 pm, Robin Duple of the UU Church of Columbia hosts a weekly Zoom get-together for crafters and creators of all stripes and has invited UUFJC members and friends to join in. For more information, visit the UUCC website: https://uucomo.org/event/crafting-club-online-weekly/all/
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm; and Sundays starting at 7 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, May 6th at 7 pm is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Contact Susan Randolph for online meeting information.
Our neighbors at Vipassana Buddhist Church / Center for Buddhist Development are holding online services via Zoom at 10 am on Sundays, as well as meditation nights via Zoom at 7 pm on Thursdays. For more information, contact [email protected].
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Also please note: UUFJC's Annual Business Meeting is coming in three weeks, on Sunday, May 23rd after Services. The agenda, voter list, and last year's minutes are available on request. The Agenda is also included in the May newsletter. In this way we are trying to honor our commitment to post this information in advance of the meeting while adapting to our current mostly-online operations and respecting voting members' privacy. You can request the documents from [email protected] or contact Katherine Connor at [email protected] with questions or concerns.
For those who would like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from today --- with special guests from the UU Service Committee --- is now available to view online: https://youtu.be/WBgd2gV0NbQ
Next Sunday, May 9th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Celebrating Mother’s Peace Day Through Caring Partnerships," Betty Cooper
The calendar labels this day, “Mother’s Day.” In the 1800s, after the Civil War, Julia Ward Howe, a Unitarian, wrote “The Mother’s Day Peace Proclamation.” She wrote the Proclamation to remind mothers that none of our children are to kill or be killed. This day, is a time to focus on peace. However, as discussed in the forum on April 11, marketplace strategies is one of Empire’s goals; so this day became one of big business--the selling of flowers and cards—rather than a day focused on peace. On this Mother’s Peace Day, our focus is on the characteristics of the Domination and Partnership systems, using information from Riane Eisler’s book, The Power of Partnership.
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 - 10:30 am
We are not holding UUFJC services this week. However, those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 may gather in person at our building and share the online services of our neighbor congregation, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia (see below).
UU Church of Columbia Online Services - 10:30 am
When we are not holding our own online services, UUFJC members and friends have been invited to join in online services with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia. For more information, Zoom links, and recordings of past services, visit https://uucomo.org/
First UU Church of Springfield Online Services - 11 am
We have also been invited to join our neighbors at First UU of Springfield, MO for online services, some featuring messages from current First UU pastor and longtime friend of UUFJC, Rev. Michelle Scott-Huffman. For more information and recordings of past messages, visit https://springfielduu.org/
UUFJC News and Events this week:
As we continue coming together online, we still need financial support, even without Sunday offering baskets. We now have an online donation option through PayPal: Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
UUFJC's annual Rummage Sale will be returning June 12th! Please be on the lookout for gently-used items you can donate to support our Fellowship. Storage space at our building is now available; contact Roberta Dunkel at [email protected].
We now have a text-message list to send reminders about our upcoming Zoom events to those who wish to receive them on their mobile phones. If you would like to be included, contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
UUFJC's free community pantry is now open and being used! We have an ongoing need for donations and for volunteers to check and restock the pantry. If you would like to help, contact Joan Kurtzeborn at [email protected].
Starting this week, Alberta Mobley is reopening her chair yoga classes Tuesdays at 9 am in our building to those who are fully vaccinated against covid-19. 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
On Fridays at 1 pm, Robin Duple of the UU Church of Columbia hosts a weekly Zoom get-together for crafters and creators of all stripes and has invited UUFJC members and friends to join in. For more information, visit the UUCC website: https://uucomo.org/event/crafting-club-online-weekly/all/
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm; and Sundays starting at 7 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, May 6th at 7 pm is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Contact Susan Randolph for online meeting information.
Our neighbors at Vipassana Buddhist Church / Center for Buddhist Development are holding online services via Zoom at 10 am on Sundays, as well as meditation nights via Zoom at 7 pm on Thursdays. For more information, contact [email protected].
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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