This week, Rev. Mike Adamek made his monthly visit to our Fellowship and introduced our theme for September: Vision. He gave thoughts on vision as our focus in life; how do we keep our eyes on the proverbial ball when tasks and distractions are constantly grabbing for our attention? Rev. Mike challenged us to each find our personal mission, the thing that each of us is uniquely equipped and motivated do, and to commit to that first before other concerns crowd it out of our minds and our schedules. While this mission will be unique for each person, various people's missions tend to have commonalities and connections. If we draw closer to living out our mission, being gentle and patient with ourselves, we can also connect with others, drawn together by a broader vision.
Don't forget our continuing Covenant-Building process!
The next session will be held next Sunday after services. See below or contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
Next Sunday, September 9th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Teaching Naturalization," Melanie Fraga, Frank Rycyk moderating
Ms. Fraga teaches "English as a second language" at Jefferson City High School. She spearheaded the effort to move the recent ceremony where immigrants became citizens from the crowded federal courthouse to the more spacious Miller Performing Arts Center, where more members of the public could attend.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Water Communion; "Fish Dreaming Deep," Rita Dockery
Observing nature with attention can remind us of the interconnectedness of all beings. For Rita Dockery, it is a necessity, a daily form of worship and prayer. We will marvel at nature and planet Earth, and in particular, water. We will marvel at water and the Earth on a macro level. On a micro level, we will marvel at nature through Rita's observations on her summer on and in the water.
We are also celebrating our annual Water Communion. You are invited to bring a small sample of water that represents a meaningful place or experience, or we will have symbolic water for you to use.
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 --- "Vision and Justice"
Covenant-Building Session - After Services
The second session in our ongoing process of creating a covenant for our Fellowship. We hope to hear from new people in this second session, but previous participants are also welcome.
Finger food will be provided in lieu of lunch.
Please RSVP to Katherine Connor if you plan to attend: [email protected]
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our building now has a new roof! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this process, especially our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler. The roofers have offered reimbursement if you suffer a flat tire between now and September 28th due to roofing nails in the parking lot. If this happens, go ahead and get it fixed, then contact Bob Antweiler.
Our Adult Forum Coordinator, Betty Cooper, is seeking a volunteer to take over that position as soon as possible. Many thanks to Betty for her work! If you are interested in arranging speakers and programs for our Adult Forum hour on Sundays at 9:15 am, please contact Betty.
Patt Behler is seeking more people to participate in and organize a presentation on Move to Amend, coming Sunday, September 30th. UUFJC will Greg Coleridge, national outreach director of Move to Amend, an organization proposing a Constitutional Amendment to declare that "Corporations are Not People”. We are inviting members of the entire community and area to learn more about this national movement. Please contact Patt Behler for more information or to help with the event and help spread the word. Flyers will be available.
The UUFJC Board and President Katherine Connor have asked Jim Davis to form a six member subcommittee to explore whether it may be possible and feasible to hire a part time UU minister for our Fellowship. If you have any questions or any thoughts and suggestions to share, please contact Jim Davis ([email protected] or 573-619-2126).
Samantha, our RE teacher, has asked that those who visit the building during the week look in on the plants in the RE room and water them if they need it.
This Thursday, September 6th, the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America meets in our building at 7 pm. Contact Susan Randolph.
This Friday, September 7th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
This Saturday, Project Homeless Connect is accepting donations ahead of their fourth annual event coming Friday, October 19th. Our Fellowship has been asked in particular to give new, clean adult underwear in all sizes. Donations may be brought to the Gym entrance of the First Baptist Church from 11 am to 2 pm. Project Homeless Connect is also seeking volunteers to act as hosts for homeless guests at the event in October; please contact Patt Behler if you would like to volunteer.
And coming Monday, September 10th, is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. "The Spiritual Journey of Dr. Wayne Dyer, and how it Relates to all of us," with James Oermann. Oermann will include a summary of Dr. Wayne Dyer's teachings and how they borrow from all world religions. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, September 7th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film: "Book Club". It’s comedy time when four book club friends take on a discussion of Fifty Shades of Grey. Starring Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen. Andy Garcia, Don Johnson and Craig T. Nelson co-star. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Saturday, September 8th, Capital Area Missouri NOW is holding a Trivia Night at Avenue HQ at 7 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri and there will be a paper supply drive for RACS (details below). We will have mini games and a raffle for some amazing prizes! Tickets are $25 each. Bring-Your-Own food and drinks. For more information contact [email protected].
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Leave No Trace" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week!
Don't forget our continuing Covenant-Building process!
The next session will be held next Sunday after services. See below or contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
Next Sunday, September 9th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Teaching Naturalization," Melanie Fraga, Frank Rycyk moderating
Ms. Fraga teaches "English as a second language" at Jefferson City High School. She spearheaded the effort to move the recent ceremony where immigrants became citizens from the crowded federal courthouse to the more spacious Miller Performing Arts Center, where more members of the public could attend.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: Water Communion; "Fish Dreaming Deep," Rita Dockery
Observing nature with attention can remind us of the interconnectedness of all beings. For Rita Dockery, it is a necessity, a daily form of worship and prayer. We will marvel at nature and planet Earth, and in particular, water. We will marvel at water and the Earth on a macro level. On a micro level, we will marvel at nature through Rita's observations on her summer on and in the water.
We are also celebrating our annual Water Communion. You are invited to bring a small sample of water that represents a meaningful place or experience, or we will have symbolic water for you to use.
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 --- "Vision and Justice"
Covenant-Building Session - After Services
The second session in our ongoing process of creating a covenant for our Fellowship. We hope to hear from new people in this second session, but previous participants are also welcome.
Finger food will be provided in lieu of lunch.
Please RSVP to Katherine Connor if you plan to attend: [email protected]
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Our building now has a new roof! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this process, especially our Treasurer, Bob Antweiler. The roofers have offered reimbursement if you suffer a flat tire between now and September 28th due to roofing nails in the parking lot. If this happens, go ahead and get it fixed, then contact Bob Antweiler.
Our Adult Forum Coordinator, Betty Cooper, is seeking a volunteer to take over that position as soon as possible. Many thanks to Betty for her work! If you are interested in arranging speakers and programs for our Adult Forum hour on Sundays at 9:15 am, please contact Betty.
Patt Behler is seeking more people to participate in and organize a presentation on Move to Amend, coming Sunday, September 30th. UUFJC will Greg Coleridge, national outreach director of Move to Amend, an organization proposing a Constitutional Amendment to declare that "Corporations are Not People”. We are inviting members of the entire community and area to learn more about this national movement. Please contact Patt Behler for more information or to help with the event and help spread the word. Flyers will be available.
The UUFJC Board and President Katherine Connor have asked Jim Davis to form a six member subcommittee to explore whether it may be possible and feasible to hire a part time UU minister for our Fellowship. If you have any questions or any thoughts and suggestions to share, please contact Jim Davis ([email protected] or 573-619-2126).
Samantha, our RE teacher, has asked that those who visit the building during the week look in on the plants in the RE room and water them if they need it.
This Thursday, September 6th, the local chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America meets in our building at 7 pm. Contact Susan Randolph.
This Friday, September 7th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
This Saturday, Project Homeless Connect is accepting donations ahead of their fourth annual event coming Friday, October 19th. Our Fellowship has been asked in particular to give new, clean adult underwear in all sizes. Donations may be brought to the Gym entrance of the First Baptist Church from 11 am to 2 pm. Project Homeless Connect is also seeking volunteers to act as hosts for homeless guests at the event in October; please contact Patt Behler if you would like to volunteer.
And coming Monday, September 10th, is the monthly UUFJC Lecture Series. "The Spiritual Journey of Dr. Wayne Dyer, and how it Relates to all of us," with James Oermann. Oermann will include a summary of Dr. Wayne Dyer's teachings and how they borrow from all world religions. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk.
Community Events this week:
This Friday, September 7th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents their First Friday Film: "Book Club". It’s comedy time when four book club friends take on a discussion of Fifty Shades of Grey. Starring Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen. Andy Garcia, Don Johnson and Craig T. Nelson co-star. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Saturday, September 8th, Capital Area Missouri NOW is holding a Trivia Night at Avenue HQ at 7 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri and there will be a paper supply drive for RACS (details below). We will have mini games and a raffle for some amazing prizes! Tickets are $25 each. Bring-Your-Own food and drinks. For more information contact [email protected].
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Leave No Trace" (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
For yoga and even more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC Events
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Have a great week!
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