This morning, Rev. Nancy TannerThies continued our month of reflection on Expectation. Often we hear --- or perhaps say --- the words "Well, what did you expect?" when something doesn't turn out so well. Looking to our knowledge of the past, we may see limitations as obvious and give up on the chances of a different and better future. But Rev. Nancy reminded us that there is something in us, a "divine spark" perhaps, that can have a hand in shaping the future, our own expectations, and those of others. We are too interconnected to decide the future by ourselves, but, in the words of Thoreau, we must "reawaken and keep ourselves awake," and never give up the "expectation of the dawn." If we stay willing to learn and redefine ourselves, open to future possibilities, then we can become responsible participants in the ongoing creation of our shared life.
Next Sunday, September 22nd:
October News Due.
Please submit your items for our October newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail (uufjc1@gmail.com) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What is Global Dimming?" Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: To Be Announced
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 Power of Cooperation"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We in the process of updating our Members and Friends Directory. The Administrator, Laura Gilkey, may e-mail you or approach you to confirm your contact information and whether you wish to be listed. You can update, add, or remove your directory information at any time by contacting Laura at uufjc1@gmail.com.
Starting this week, our small group ministry coordinator, Alexis, is offering community office hours. For more information, contact Alexis at smalluugroups@gmail.com.
Tomorrow, Monday, September 16th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
Next Sunday, September 22nd, our small group ministry coordinator, Alexis, is offering small group facilitator training starting at 4 pm. If you would like to get involved or are even just curious, please contact Alexis at smalluugroups@gmail.com.
Also next Sunday, September 22nd, the Worship Service Committee meets at 6 pm. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, please contact our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, September 16th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Changing Relationships in a Changing World." Dr. Catherine Rymph, chair of the Department of History at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will discuss how social and cultural shifts after World War II shaped the form and function of personal relationships and how the generations responded to these major changes. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Tuesday, September 17th, the Lincoln University Presidential Lecture Series welcomes political strategist Symone Sanders. Free and open to the public, held in the Scruggs Center Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 pm, program at 6, Q&A at 7.
This Thursday, September 19th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "The History of Missile Sites in Missouri." This presentation will showcase Missouri’s history with the Nike and Minuteman II missile programs, rocket and missile engine testing as well as discussions on the decommissioning of the 150 former Minuteman II missile silos and 15 launch control facilities by the Air Force. The presenters will include staff from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Federal Facilities Section. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
Next Sunday, September 22nd, MRRL holds an Artist Reception for Bruce Woodward. View the exhibit, meet the artist and enjoy some light refreshments. The artwork is on display until the end of October. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Farewell" (Thursday through Sunday), and a special In The Park After Dark showing of "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" (Saturday only). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
And Scene One Theater presents "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical)" directed by Natalie Eickhoff, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit sceneonetheatre.com.
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!
Next Sunday, September 22nd:
October News Due.
Please submit your items for our October newsletter and print calendar to Laura Gilkey by e-mail (uufjc1@gmail.com) or in writing.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What is Global Dimming?" Bob Boldt
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: To Be Announced
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 Power of Cooperation"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We in the process of updating our Members and Friends Directory. The Administrator, Laura Gilkey, may e-mail you or approach you to confirm your contact information and whether you wish to be listed. You can update, add, or remove your directory information at any time by contacting Laura at uufjc1@gmail.com.
Starting this week, our small group ministry coordinator, Alexis, is offering community office hours. For more information, contact Alexis at smalluugroups@gmail.com.
Tomorrow, Monday, September 16th, our building is reserved by a community group starting at 6:30 pm. Please allow privacy.
Next Sunday, September 22nd, our small group ministry coordinator, Alexis, is offering small group facilitator training starting at 4 pm. If you would like to get involved or are even just curious, please contact Alexis at smalluugroups@gmail.com.
Also next Sunday, September 22nd, the Worship Service Committee meets at 6 pm. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, please contact our Vice President, Lisa Sanning.
Community Events this week:
Tomorrow, Monday, September 16th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library presents: "Changing Relationships in a Changing World." Dr. Catherine Rymph, chair of the Department of History at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will discuss how social and cultural shifts after World War II shaped the form and function of personal relationships and how the generations responded to these major changes. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Tuesday, September 17th, the Lincoln University Presidential Lecture Series welcomes political strategist Symone Sanders. Free and open to the public, held in the Scruggs Center Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 pm, program at 6, Q&A at 7.
This Thursday, September 19th at 7 pm in their Art Gallery, MRRL presents: "The History of Missile Sites in Missouri." This presentation will showcase Missouri’s history with the Nike and Minuteman II missile programs, rocket and missile engine testing as well as discussions on the decommissioning of the 150 former Minuteman II missile silos and 15 launch control facilities by the Air Force. The presenters will include staff from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Federal Facilities Section. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
Next Sunday, September 22nd, MRRL holds an Artist Reception for Bruce Woodward. View the exhibit, meet the artist and enjoy some light refreshments. The artwork is on display until the end of October. Contact Madeline Matson. For more library events, visit MRRL.org.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "The Farewell" (Thursday through Sunday), and a special In The Park After Dark showing of "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" (Saturday only). For showtimes, more events, and more information, visit capitolcitycinema.org.
And Scene One Theater presents "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical)" directed by Natalie Eickhoff, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit sceneonetheatre.com.
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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