UUFJC's Annual Rummage Sale is coming this Saturday, June 3rd, from 7 am to 1 pm!
Come shop the sale, spread the word, and bring your friends!
For more on donating or getting involved, see News and Events below.
As for this Sunday's service, Rev. Nancy TannerThies concluded our monthly theme of "Creativity" by creatively engaging with one of the oldest and most loaded stories of our faith traditions. She offered reflections on the story of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve --- and Lilith, the first wife of Adam told of in Jewish Midrash, who chose expulsion from Paradise into the unknown rather than being a lesser partner. If we think of our lives as a kind of Paradise --- the bubble of life as we know it --- where do we face being treated as lesser-than? Where do we treat others that way (look closely, it can be very hard to see)? Knowing our own truth and committing to change begins a creative journey into the new. As Rev. Nancy pointed out, everyone will have a different story, with different givens and different options; there will always be things you can't change --- but there will always be something you can change. There will always be the opportunity for creativity.
Next Sunday, June 3rd:
Services at Memorial Park Pavilion. For a map and directions to the park, please see our June newsletter.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Meaningful Work," Madeline Matson
An essential in life is work. This month's theme is Blessing. Is your work a "blessing?" After reading Madeline's review of the book, Meaningful Work, the group will discuss how work can be made more "meaningful." Madeline is a Reference Librarian at Missouri River Regional Library.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Ordinary Miracles," Rev. Mike Adamek
Blessings become part of our awareness when we are grateful for ordinary miracles. On May 12, 2018 my first grandchild was born; James Patterson Adamek. Babies are born in the millions every day. Yet this birth was important to me. An ordinary miracle that blessed my life. We will examine those ordinary miracles in our lives that are gifts that we did not earn nor can we ever repay them. They are blessings.
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 --- "Blessing and Our Faith - Flowers"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are now accepting donations for our annual Rummage Sale, coming this Saturday, June 2nd from 7 am to 1 pm.
We are asking for clean, fully functional items in good condition; thanks to you we always plenty to offer! No adult clothing, please; children’s clothing is welcome and appreciated. We’re also offering bake sale items this year and we have some ingredients for volunteers to use. And for even more ways to help, we need extra tables and people to work on making signs and spreading the word.
Throughout this week, items will be stored in some areas, and starting Wednesday we will be at work setting up the sale; if you have a scheduled event in the building please plan accordingly.
If you have any questions, need help transporting large donations, or would like to volunteer to help with the sale, please contact Bob Antweiler and Lisa Sanning.
(Note: if you have any items stored at the Fellowship, we advise you to take them home until after the rummage sale or make sure that they are clearly labeled.)
This Tuesday, May 29th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church; note the date has been adjusted to accommodate Memorial Day. This month’s assembly will focus on voter registration efforts. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, May 31st, Missouri River Regional Library hosts a presentation on "Culinary Knife Skills" at 7 pm, upstairs in the Art Gallery. Johnny Graham opened Revel Catering in 2014, returning home to Jefferson City after spending 25 years working with some of the best chefs in the world, including the late Charlie Trotter, and his involvement in the annual "Masters of Food and Wine" event in California. He has worked in locales around the globe, offering high-end catering and private chef work. Among his clients were Rod Stewart, Madonna, Woody Harrelson, Bruce Willis and work on major motion picture sets. He will explain choosing the right knives, demonstrate basic knife skills and fundamental cuts, tips on knife maintenance. Your work in the kitchen will improve after Johnny's expert instruction. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, June 1st, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film at 7 pm in their Art Gallery. This month's selection: "The Florida Project." Six-year-old Moonee and her young friends spend an adventurous summer at The Magic Castle, a seedy, budget motel on a highway outside Walt Disney World. Motel manager Bobby watches over them and protects them from some of life's unpleasant realities. William Dafoe earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his portrayal of Bobby. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "RBG," a film about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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!
Come shop the sale, spread the word, and bring your friends!
For more on donating or getting involved, see News and Events below.
As for this Sunday's service, Rev. Nancy TannerThies concluded our monthly theme of "Creativity" by creatively engaging with one of the oldest and most loaded stories of our faith traditions. She offered reflections on the story of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve --- and Lilith, the first wife of Adam told of in Jewish Midrash, who chose expulsion from Paradise into the unknown rather than being a lesser partner. If we think of our lives as a kind of Paradise --- the bubble of life as we know it --- where do we face being treated as lesser-than? Where do we treat others that way (look closely, it can be very hard to see)? Knowing our own truth and committing to change begins a creative journey into the new. As Rev. Nancy pointed out, everyone will have a different story, with different givens and different options; there will always be things you can't change --- but there will always be something you can change. There will always be the opportunity for creativity.
Next Sunday, June 3rd:
Services at Memorial Park Pavilion. For a map and directions to the park, please see our June newsletter.
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"Meaningful Work," Madeline Matson
An essential in life is work. This month's theme is Blessing. Is your work a "blessing?" After reading Madeline's review of the book, Meaningful Work, the group will discuss how work can be made more "meaningful." Madeline is a Reference Librarian at Missouri River Regional Library.
Service and Religious Education - 10:30 am
Message: "Ordinary Miracles," Rev. Mike Adamek
Blessings become part of our awareness when we are grateful for ordinary miracles. On May 12, 2018 my first grandchild was born; James Patterson Adamek. Babies are born in the millions every day. Yet this birth was important to me. An ordinary miracle that blessed my life. We will examine those ordinary miracles in our lives that are gifts that we did not earn nor can we ever repay them. They are blessings.
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 --- "Blessing and Our Faith - Flowers"
UUFJC News and Events this week:
We are now accepting donations for our annual Rummage Sale, coming this Saturday, June 2nd from 7 am to 1 pm.
We are asking for clean, fully functional items in good condition; thanks to you we always plenty to offer! No adult clothing, please; children’s clothing is welcome and appreciated. We’re also offering bake sale items this year and we have some ingredients for volunteers to use. And for even more ways to help, we need extra tables and people to work on making signs and spreading the word.
Throughout this week, items will be stored in some areas, and starting Wednesday we will be at work setting up the sale; if you have a scheduled event in the building please plan accordingly.
If you have any questions, need help transporting large donations, or would like to volunteer to help with the sale, please contact Bob Antweiler and Lisa Sanning.
(Note: if you have any items stored at the Fellowship, we advise you to take them home until after the rummage sale or make sure that they are clearly labeled.)
This Tuesday, May 29th, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly Assembly at 6:30 pm at Quinn Chapel AME Church; note the date has been adjusted to accommodate Memorial Day. This month’s assembly will focus on voter registration efforts. Contact Katherine Connor for more information.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, May 31st, Missouri River Regional Library hosts a presentation on "Culinary Knife Skills" at 7 pm, upstairs in the Art Gallery. Johnny Graham opened Revel Catering in 2014, returning home to Jefferson City after spending 25 years working with some of the best chefs in the world, including the late Charlie Trotter, and his involvement in the annual "Masters of Food and Wine" event in California. He has worked in locales around the globe, offering high-end catering and private chef work. Among his clients were Rod Stewart, Madonna, Woody Harrelson, Bruce Willis and work on major motion picture sets. He will explain choosing the right knives, demonstrate basic knife skills and fundamental cuts, tips on knife maintenance. Your work in the kitchen will improve after Johnny's expert instruction. Contact Madeline Matson.
This Friday, June 1st, MRRL presents their monthly First Friday Film at 7 pm in their Art Gallery. This month's selection: "The Florida Project." Six-year-old Moonee and her young friends spend an adventurous summer at The Magic Castle, a seedy, budget motel on a highway outside Walt Disney World. Motel manager Bobby watches over them and protects them from some of life's unpleasant realities. William Dafoe earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his portrayal of Bobby. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema presents "RBG," a film about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Thursday through Sunday). For showtimes, more events, 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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