This Sunday, our President, Katherine Connor, shared a reading from the Unitarian Universalist Association's Braver/Wiser resources: "Where The Action Is" by James Gertmenian. Gertmenian writes: "Love without justice is not love. Compassion without deeds is not compassion. Faith without action is not faith. And religion without politics is not religion." Katherine reflected on her own path and evolving views. At one time she believed one's politics should be based only on reason, but over time realized that her own politics were also based on her UU Faith. Indeed, if one reads the UU World magazine or strives to "affirm and promote" the seven UU Principles, strong political stances are unavoidable. Politics is our society's way of making collective decisions --- including moral decisions. How can faith be put aside in such a project? One does not have to march in the streets to be a UU, but our faith calls us to build a better world; that vision cannot be achieved without politics, and just politics cannot be achieved without such a vision.
Other members and friends are also invited to share and reflect on the Braver/Wiser readings in future services. If you are interested, contact Lisa Sanning: [email protected]
We now have UU-themed facemasks for sale in two designs:
UU Principles
Science is Real, Black Lives Matter, etc.
$10 each; proceeds support UUFJC. Contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
Next Sunday,September 20th:
October News Due.
Please submit your items for the October newsletter to Laura Gilkey: [email protected].
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Christhia Castro, El Puente
Mrs. Castro will share with us how she and her organization help Hispanic immigrants.
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Service - 10:30 am
"Renewal," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
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Adult Religious Education - 3 pm
An Adult Religious Education session via Zoom, led by UUFJC RE instructor Samantha Porter.
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UUFJC News and Events this week:
As we find new ways to come together, we still need financial support, even without Sunday offering baskets. We now have an online donation option through PayPal:
Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
On Wednesdays at 2 pm, Laura Gilkey hosts a weekly virtual book club for UUFJC members and friends via Zoom. Current selection: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor. We will listen to an audio version with accompanying onscreen text during meetings; you do not have to read the book on your own. This week we will continue Chapter Two.
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Meeting ID: 957 765 341
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On Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Katherine Connor hosts a weekly Zoom Happy Hour for UUFJC Members and Friends to gather and check in.
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Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your nearest phone number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
On Fridays at 1 pm, Robin Duple of the UU Church of Columbia hosts a weekly Zoom get-together for crafters and creators of all stripes and has invited UUFJC members and friends to join in. For more information, visit the UUCC website:
https://uucomo.org/event/crafting-club-online-weekly/all/
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm; and Sundays starting at 7 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
Monday, September 14th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Don’t Forget Missouri Women," a virtual program via Zoom. You know that 2020 is the 100th anniversary of female voting rights in the United States…but so much of the excitement is focused on women in the big cities that it’s easy to forget how much of that history took place right here at home. Learn a little more about the amazing work of Missouri women with Margot McMillen, author of The Golden Lane and other books about notable Missouri women. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Tuesday, September 15th, Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin invites UUFJC members and friends to her address at Evening Rotary on "The Bicentennial Bridge." Whether the meeting is in person or online is still to be announced. Contact Frank Rycyk for the latest.
If via Zoom
Meeting ID: 880 4250 6976
Password: rotary
If in person, contact Frank Rycyk for location and more information.
Meeting schedule:
5:30 Social
5:45 Business meeting
6:00 - 6:30: Presentation.
This Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm, MRRL presents "Climate Change & Your Health," a virtual program via YouTube. Gary Leabman, a Climate Reality representative, will look at how the rapidly changing climate is affecting health and healthcare. Allergists are busier than ever, and asthma is affecting more people. Cases of COPD are on the rise. Deaths and cancer are prevalent in communities near coal-fired power plants. And these are just air-quality issues. Water and land degradation issues are plentiful. Many cases of depression and PTSD are mental health effects of this climate crisis. This presentation will provide information to make important decisions for yourself and on behalf of future generations. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
Our neighbors at Vipassana Buddhist Church / Center for Buddhist Development are holding online services via Zoom at 10 am on Sundays, as well as meditation nights via Zoom at 7 pm on Thursdays. For more information, contact [email protected].
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
Other members and friends are also invited to share and reflect on the Braver/Wiser readings in future services. If you are interested, contact Lisa Sanning: [email protected]
We now have UU-themed facemasks for sale in two designs:
UU Principles
Science is Real, Black Lives Matter, etc.
$10 each; proceeds support UUFJC. Contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
Next Sunday,September 20th:
October News Due.
Please submit your items for the October newsletter to Laura Gilkey: [email protected].
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
Christhia Castro, El Puente
Mrs. Castro will share with us how she and her organization help Hispanic immigrants.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
https://zoom.us/j/98858741051?pwd=d3ZMbHJSL3NjMGMxZEM5N1VxUysxQT09
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+13126266799,,98858741051#,,#,047662# US (Chicago)
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
Service - 10:30 am
"Renewal," Rev. Nancy TannerThies
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 895 4468 5181
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Adult Religious Education - 3 pm
An Adult Religious Education session via Zoom, led by UUFJC RE instructor Samantha Porter.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 961 6766 6675
Passcode: 969810
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+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 961 6766 6675
Passcode: 969810
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/astC89syT
UUFJC News and Events this week:
As we find new ways to come together, we still need financial support, even without Sunday offering baskets. We now have an online donation option through PayPal:
Donate to UUFJC
You can also mail donations and pledges to:
UUFJC
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 1245
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Thank you for being with us and supporting us!
On Wednesdays at 2 pm, Laura Gilkey hosts a weekly virtual book club for UUFJC members and friends via Zoom. Current selection: The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor. We will listen to an audio version with accompanying onscreen text during meetings; you do not have to read the book on your own. This week we will continue Chapter Two.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 957 765 341
https://zoom.us/j/957765341
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your nearest phone number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
On Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Katherine Connor hosts a weekly Zoom Happy Hour for UUFJC Members and Friends to gather and check in.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 918 4396 6450
Password: 918925
https://zoom.us/j/91843966450?pwd=djBwTEx4YUxseW9SdytSZjJGS0xrdz09
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your nearest phone number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
On Fridays at 1 pm, Robin Duple of the UU Church of Columbia hosts a weekly Zoom get-together for crafters and creators of all stripes and has invited UUFJC members and friends to join in. For more information, visit the UUCC website:
https://uucomo.org/event/crafting-club-online-weekly/all/
Our building is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm; and Sundays starting at 7 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
Monday, September 14th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library presents "Don’t Forget Missouri Women," a virtual program via Zoom. You know that 2020 is the 100th anniversary of female voting rights in the United States…but so much of the excitement is focused on women in the big cities that it’s easy to forget how much of that history took place right here at home. Learn a little more about the amazing work of Missouri women with Margot McMillen, author of The Golden Lane and other books about notable Missouri women. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Tuesday, September 15th, Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin invites UUFJC members and friends to her address at Evening Rotary on "The Bicentennial Bridge." Whether the meeting is in person or online is still to be announced. Contact Frank Rycyk for the latest.
If via Zoom
Meeting ID: 880 4250 6976
Password: rotary
If in person, contact Frank Rycyk for location and more information.
Meeting schedule:
5:30 Social
5:45 Business meeting
6:00 - 6:30: Presentation.
This Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm, MRRL presents "Climate Change & Your Health," a virtual program via YouTube. Gary Leabman, a Climate Reality representative, will look at how the rapidly changing climate is affecting health and healthcare. Allergists are busier than ever, and asthma is affecting more people. Cases of COPD are on the rise. Deaths and cancer are prevalent in communities near coal-fired power plants. And these are just air-quality issues. Water and land degradation issues are plentiful. Many cases of depression and PTSD are mental health effects of this climate crisis. This presentation will provide information to make important decisions for yourself and on behalf of future generations. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
Our neighbors at Vipassana Buddhist Church / Center for Buddhist Development are holding online services via Zoom at 10 am on Sundays, as well as meditation nights via Zoom at 7 pm on Thursdays. For more information, contact [email protected].
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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