Dear UUFJC Members and Friends,
This morning, Alexis Engelbrecht continued exploring our monthly theme of "Embodiment." Alexis led us to consider what certain emotions or characteristics would be like if they were people. For example, what would it be like to choose to hang out with Opportunity instead of Discouragement? What does it look like to live like Compassion? Some members took the challenge to select characteristics they might try to walk with or even intentionally embody this week.
We ended with closing words adapted from the The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and a blessing written by Alexis:
[May I be an instrument of] Peace.
Where there is hatred, let me [be] Love.
Where there is offense, let me [be] Pardon.
Where there is discord, let me [be] Union.
Where there is error, let me [be] Truth.
Where there is doubt, let me [be] Faith.
Where there is despair, let me [be] Hope…
Next Sunday, July 2nd:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Joy Is Our Natural State" Betty Cooper
Italian psychotherapist, Piero Ferrucci, author of "The Power of Kindness," considers Joy to be our natutral state. Our discussion will focus on ideas from his chapter titled "Joy."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Accepting Joy That Lasts" Rev. Mike Adamek
Joy is not a goal or destination. It is not an idea or a concept we manufacture. It is a moment of bliss that should be welcomed as a blessing on the way and not owned or justified as a reward by an individual or group. How might we welcome joy into our lives?
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:
Monday, June 26th the Faith Voices for Jefferson City assembly will be focused on the Clean Democracy initiative. Katherine is hoping to field a team of UUFJC members to collect signatures. Come learn about the proposal. The assembly begins at 6:30, Quinn Chapel.
This Friday, June 30th is the monthly documentary film, at 6:00 p.m. The Last Friday Films are a program of Citizens for Peace. This month’s movie is “Why We Fight”.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Band Aid" (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
And visit us online at http://uufjc.org/
We invite you to submit your Joys and Concerns through our website:
http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Have a great week!
This morning, Alexis Engelbrecht continued exploring our monthly theme of "Embodiment." Alexis led us to consider what certain emotions or characteristics would be like if they were people. For example, what would it be like to choose to hang out with Opportunity instead of Discouragement? What does it look like to live like Compassion? Some members took the challenge to select characteristics they might try to walk with or even intentionally embody this week.
We ended with closing words adapted from the The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and a blessing written by Alexis:
[May I be an instrument of] Peace.
Where there is hatred, let me [be] Love.
Where there is offense, let me [be] Pardon.
Where there is discord, let me [be] Union.
Where there is error, let me [be] Truth.
Where there is doubt, let me [be] Faith.
Where there is despair, let me [be] Hope…
Next Sunday, July 2nd:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Joy Is Our Natural State" Betty Cooper
Italian psychotherapist, Piero Ferrucci, author of "The Power of Kindness," considers Joy to be our natutral state. Our discussion will focus on ideas from his chapter titled "Joy."
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Accepting Joy That Lasts" Rev. Mike Adamek
Joy is not a goal or destination. It is not an idea or a concept we manufacture. It is a moment of bliss that should be welcomed as a blessing on the way and not owned or justified as a reward by an individual or group. How might we welcome joy into our lives?
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:
Monday, June 26th the Faith Voices for Jefferson City assembly will be focused on the Clean Democracy initiative. Katherine is hoping to field a team of UUFJC members to collect signatures. Come learn about the proposal. The assembly begins at 6:30, Quinn Chapel.
This Friday, June 30th is the monthly documentary film, at 6:00 p.m. The Last Friday Films are a program of Citizens for Peace. This month’s movie is “Why We Fight”.
Community Events this week:
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "Band Aid" (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
And visit us online at http://uufjc.org/
We invite you to submit your Joys and Concerns through our website:
http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Have a great week!
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