Sunday morning we enjoyed the green of the season with a service at McClung Park and began exploring our Soul Matters theme for June: Embodiment. Jim Davis gave a message about change. Change is a constant of life, but Jim drew a distinction between our experiences of the finite and the infinite. We live our lives in the finite, and it's easy to get preoccupied with its details and changes, but the infinite is also there for us. For Jim, "the infinite" needs no other name; it refers to what is lasting and boundless, always complete yet always ready to accept something new. He told us he had felt its presence in moments of human connection and connection with nature --- and that embodying the principles of Unitarian Universalism reminds him to look beyond the changing distractions of the moment and reconnect with the infinite.
Next Sunday, June 11th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Mind-Body and Health," Laura Gilkey
We will view and discuss a Democracy Now! appearance by Dr. Gabor Mate, who argues that the mind and body are not separate, with broad implications for healthcare.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "What Would a UU Do?: Embodying a Creedless Religion," Rev. Mike Adamek
How do we, each and every one of us, embody this way of life called Unitarian Universalism? You can not avoid the issue if you say you are spiritual not religious. Fine, how do we act each day based on the spirit or the mind or the self that only we can access? You may not say the question is specious because there is no one private belief that could keep everyone in or drive anyone out of a congregation. We all know that there are words and actions that may bind or loose a group of pilgrims traveling together. I have some observations I would like to share.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Saturday was our annual Rummage Sale. Many thanks to organizers Bob Antweiler and Lisa Sanning, as well as to everyone who helped, donated, or shopped!
The UUA is holding a presidential election as well as voting on other issues, and our Fellowship has the right to vote. For more information, contact us or see our president, Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, June 8th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
Coming Monday, June 12th at 7 pm, is our monthly Lecture Series. This month, our own Don Love will be talking about how to achieve Bias-Free Policing. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, June 8th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Memories From the Big Muddy." In 2005, Meredith Ludwig and Kate Gorman traveled to 20 different river towns, collecting more than 70 hours of oral history from residents who had lived and/or worked along the Missouri River. Ludwig had become fascinated with the rich history of these small communities and a way of life that the rivers seemed to dictate. She’ll share stories of the people she met and how they inspired the musical “Gumbo Bottoms,” a collaboration with musician and composer Cathy Barton. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary" (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, June 11th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Mind-Body and Health," Laura Gilkey
We will view and discuss a Democracy Now! appearance by Dr. Gabor Mate, who argues that the mind and body are not separate, with broad implications for healthcare.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "What Would a UU Do?: Embodying a Creedless Religion," Rev. Mike Adamek
How do we, each and every one of us, embody this way of life called Unitarian Universalism? You can not avoid the issue if you say you are spiritual not religious. Fine, how do we act each day based on the spirit or the mind or the self that only we can access? You may not say the question is specious because there is no one private belief that could keep everyone in or drive anyone out of a congregation. We all know that there are words and actions that may bind or loose a group of pilgrims traveling together. I have some observations I would like to share.
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 --- Volunteers Needed!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Saturday was our annual Rummage Sale. Many thanks to organizers Bob Antweiler and Lisa Sanning, as well as to everyone who helped, donated, or shopped!
The UUA is holding a presidential election as well as voting on other issues, and our Fellowship has the right to vote. For more information, contact us or see our president, Katherine Connor.
This Thursday, June 8th at 7 pm, the local Transgender Support Group meets in our building. Contact [email protected].
Coming Monday, June 12th at 7 pm, is our monthly Lecture Series. This month, our own Don Love will be talking about how to achieve Bias-Free Policing. Contact Carol Bontempo or Frank Rycyk for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, June 8th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Memories From the Big Muddy." In 2005, Meredith Ludwig and Kate Gorman traveled to 20 different river towns, collecting more than 70 hours of oral history from residents who had lived and/or worked along the Missouri River. Ludwig had become fascinated with the rich history of these small communities and a way of life that the rivers seemed to dictate. She’ll share stories of the people she met and how they inspired the musical “Gumbo Bottoms,” a collaboration with musician and composer Cathy Barton. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary" (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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