Sunday morning, Jim Davis began exploring our new Soul Matters theme for August: "Presence." Presence has many meanings, and we are sure to hear about more than one of them this month, but Jim chose to focus on the "unseen presence" of people, memories, and history that shape us and live on in us, even if we don't consciously remember them. We see this on the personal level of our own formative influences, and we see it in the broad sweep of history. Unitarian and/or universalist thinkers through the ages, from Origen's faith in reason in ancient times to Theodore Parker's focus on social justice in the 19th century, have left a legacy whose presence is still felt not only in us as UUs but in the development of present-day Christianity and of the United States. We in turn, as we make ourselves present in the lives of others, will leave our own "unseen presence" long into the future.
Next Sunday, August 13th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Diversity at Lincoln University" with guest Rolundus Rice, Frank Rycyk moderating.
Dr. Rice serves as both dean and chief diversity officer at Lincoln University. He is a recent arrival to Jefferson City.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "In the Presence of the Twins," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
Considering the necessity of holding conflicting ideas as we are present to one another and as we dwell in the Presence of the Divine.
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: "The Present of Presence"
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Back-to-School season is upon us, and we are once again collecting funds to support South Elementary School. If you would like to contribute, please submit labeled donations to our treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
We need a small group of people to coordinate UUFJC's participation in Project Homeless Connect, which is scheduled for October 20th. Contact Patt Behler.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is still collecting signatures for the Clean Missouri initiative petition. If you would like to sign or want more information about the petition, contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, August 10th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
And coming Monday, August 14th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, Eugene Vale, State Parks Division, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will answer questions about the August 21st total eclipse of the sun that you may not have even thought to ask. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, August 8th, Citizens for Peace meet at 4 pm at Missouri River Regional Library upstairs in the Storyhour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
Later Tuesday evening at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents "Fake News: Perception and Reality." Jamie L. Emery, research & instruction librarian/professor at St. Louis University, will shine light on the proliferation of misinformation in our current political culture and share strategies for recognizing both fake news and credible journalism. She will also raise awareness about confirmation bias, filter bubbles, and their impact on information consumers’ understanding of current events. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday evening, August 10th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents a program on the Total Solar Eclipse. Dr. Angela Speck, professor of astrophysics and director of MU’s astronomy program, will discuss why eclipses happen and how sun-earth-moon interactions affect life on our planet. Dr. Speck is internationally known as an authority on stardust and works tirelessly to promote understanding and appreciation of science to audiences outside the university. She serves as national co-chair of the Total Solar Eclipse Task Force. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Landline" (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, August 13th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Diversity at Lincoln University" with guest Rolundus Rice, Frank Rycyk moderating.
Dr. Rice serves as both dean and chief diversity officer at Lincoln University. He is a recent arrival to Jefferson City.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "In the Presence of the Twins," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
Considering the necessity of holding conflicting ideas as we are present to one another and as we dwell in the Presence of the Divine.
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: "The Present of Presence"
Joys and Concerns Circle - 15 minutes after service, Forum Room
An opportunity to share aloud your own Joys and Concerns. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a joy, milestone, concern, or sorrow to share, something you want to bring silently in your heart, or if you’re willing to support others by coming to listen.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Back-to-School season is upon us, and we are once again collecting funds to support South Elementary School. If you would like to contribute, please submit labeled donations to our treasurer, Bob Antweiler.
We need a small group of people to coordinate UUFJC's participation in Project Homeless Connect, which is scheduled for October 20th. Contact Patt Behler.
Faith Voices for Jefferson City is still collecting signatures for the Clean Missouri initiative petition. If you would like to sign or want more information about the petition, contact Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, August 10th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
And coming Monday, August 14th is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. This month, Eugene Vale, State Parks Division, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will answer questions about the August 21st total eclipse of the sun that you may not have even thought to ask. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk
Community Events this week:
This Tuesday, August 8th, Citizens for Peace meet at 4 pm at Missouri River Regional Library upstairs in the Storyhour Room. Contact Betty Cooper.
Later Tuesday evening at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents "Fake News: Perception and Reality." Jamie L. Emery, research & instruction librarian/professor at St. Louis University, will shine light on the proliferation of misinformation in our current political culture and share strategies for recognizing both fake news and credible journalism. She will also raise awareness about confirmation bias, filter bubbles, and their impact on information consumers’ understanding of current events. Contact Madeline Matson.
Thursday evening, August 10th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents a program on the Total Solar Eclipse. Dr. Angela Speck, professor of astrophysics and director of MU’s astronomy program, will discuss why eclipses happen and how sun-earth-moon interactions affect life on our planet. Dr. Speck is internationally known as an authority on stardust and works tirelessly to promote understanding and appreciation of science to audiences outside the university. She serves as national co-chair of the Total Solar Eclipse Task Force. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Landline" (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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