Our August newsletter has been delayed.
The editor appreciates everyone's understanding and patience.
The editor appreciates everyone's understanding and patience.
This morning, we shared a sermon from our wider UU community via video, from Rev. Aaron White. Speaking shortly after the capitol insurrection on January 6th, 2021, Rev. White pointed to some people we uphold as forebears in our UU tradition and how they coped with shock, loss, and social strife. In the examples of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, who faced epidemics, bereavement, a society engaged in slavery, and brewing civil war, Rev. White highlighted the place of truth in our UU faith tradition. He called on us to cultivate a soul that looks at ourselves, our country, and our world as they are, warts and all, both to see that we, our country, and our world can be loved warts and all, and to see the places where we can and must do better. Thoreau went to the woods not to escape the reality of his times but to see it more clearly and ultimately share what he learned with conviction and courage. At our best, we go to our UU places of worship for the same reason.
Next Sunday begins our theme for August: Beloved Community.
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service message from this morning is available to view online:
UUFJC News and Events this week:
For accessibility and convenience, we have an option to donate to our Fellowship online 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!
And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can visit our website at uufjc.org. You can also join our open-posting "UUFJC Cafe" Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at [email protected] to join).
Thank you for remembering our neighborhood free pantry! Due to the summer heat, we cannot stock canned goods at this time, but there are still many items that will be appreciated by our neighbors. For donation ideas and more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn.
This Thursday, August 3rd at 7 pm, we are invited to join our neighbors at First UU of Springfield for their monthly “Date with Death Club” via Zoom. These are standalone sessions exploring our shared mortality. More information about the program can be found at https://datewithdeathclub.com. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87033373838
An independent Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
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 Friday, August 4th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film: "Armageddon Time." Set in 1980s Queens, New York, this film is a personal story about the strength of family, the complexity of friendship, and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The all-star cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway, and Jeremy Strong. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on Library events, visit MRRL.org.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
For accessibility and convenience, we have an option to donate to our Fellowship online 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!
And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can visit our website at uufjc.org. You can also join our open-posting "UUFJC Cafe" Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at [email protected] to join).
Thank you for remembering our neighborhood free pantry! Due to the summer heat, we cannot stock canned goods at this time, but there are still many items that will be appreciated by our neighbors. For donation ideas and more information, contact Joan Kurtzeborn.
This Thursday, August 3rd at 7 pm, we are invited to join our neighbors at First UU of Springfield for their monthly “Date with Death Club” via Zoom. These are standalone sessions exploring our shared mortality. More information about the program can be found at https://datewithdeathclub.com. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87033373838
An independent Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
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 Friday, August 4th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film: "Armageddon Time." Set in 1980s Queens, New York, this film is a personal story about the strength of family, the complexity of friendship, and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The all-star cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway, and Jeremy Strong. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on Library events, visit MRRL.org.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Virtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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