A corrected version of our February Newsletter is now ready to view or download. (The previous version had errors in the "Thursday" and "Friday" sections of the Coming Events. Sorry for the mix-up.)
UUFJC Newsletter "Flame on the Water," February 2021 - Corrected
Sunday morning, Rev. Mike Adamek joined us to begin exploring our new monthly theme, Beloved Community. Forming a Beloved Community presents a higher standard than for other communities. Trust is imperative, and members must understand that others may know us better than we know ourselves. Moral rules for Beloved Communities are more stringent than for other communities.
Love for family and friends must expand to encompass everyone. Help offered to the community must be expanded to others not in the community. Members must seek mutuality, not merely reciprocity. The community must be open to others, and share in others' joys and sorrows. Beloved Communities operate democratically. They seek the justice and fairness for others that they seek for themselves. Finally, beyond respecting others' property, they respect the rights of all for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
(Summary by Katherine Connor.)
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service is now available to view online, featuring pulpit guest and musician Rev. Erin J. Walter: https://youtu.be/vc2lwhjj8RQ
Next Sunday, February 14th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What do today’s families need to survive and thrive?," Betty Cooper
Family educators ask: What are the needs of today’s families? Seeing the domestic violence numbers rising in our community, is it possible that family needs are not being met? Are there specific strategies that could help? The Executive Director of the National Academy for Families, G. William Sheek, in the 1980s sought to find educational strategies that helped families to thrive. His research was published in a book, A Nation for Families. As we consider some of his ideas, hopefully his findings will stimulate us to think of additional ways to “better our families and those living in our community.”
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98858741051?pwd=d3ZMbHJSL3NjMGMxZEM5N1VxUysxQT09
Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
Service - 10:30 am
Side With Love Sunday
The Unitarian Universalist Association is providing a service for the last day of this year's Thirty Days of Love. What if to "side with love" meant making bold, faith-full choices? What if it were even a little bit scary? This worship service brings together sterling worship leaders and musicians from across the country to offer hopeful, moving, challenging reminders about what we, as Unitarian Universalists, are called to do, and BE, in the world.
More information available at the UUA website: https://www.uua.org/worship/holidays/side-love-sunday
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94285041130
Meeting ID: 942 8504 1130
By Phone (US toll):
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/ak1ZLCDJG
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during a service, please submit it by noon on the Friday before through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Online services will also include an opportunity to share Joys and Concerns via text chat.
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!
We have UU-themed face masks for sale in two designs:
UU Principles
Science is Real, Black Lives Matter, etc.
$10 each; proceeds support UUFJC. Contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
We now have a text-message list to send reminders about our upcoming Zoom events to those who wish to receive them on their mobile phones. If you would like to be included, contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
The national Unitarian Universalist Association is currently observing the annual Thirty Days of Love. For reflection materials and ways to get involved, visit https://sidewithlove.org/thirty-days-of-love
Coming Saturday, February 27th, the UUA is also offering a "New Day Rising" virtual conference aimed at taking new steps in changing white supremacy culture. The UUFJC Board wants all interested members and friends to be able to attend; attendance fees are on a sliding scale, and our Fellowship can cover fees as well. Contact our president, Katherine Connor at [email protected], or visit https://www.uua.org/leadership/events/new-day-rising-2021.
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
https://zoom.us/j/91843966450?pwd=djBwTEx4YUxseW9SdytSZjJGS0xrdz09
Meeting ID: 918 4396 6450
Password: 918925
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest 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:
Missouri River Regional Library is currently holding their "Winter Words Adult Reading Club." Challenge yourself to read more during the quiet days of the chilly season. From January 1 until March 1, read five books in any format (print, audio, electronic), and submit a form listing your titles. Forms are available at the library’s Reference Desk or online at mrrl.org (one entry per person). This year, we’re asking participants to name a favorite book from those they read last year, a book they’d recommend to a family member or friend. We’ll compile a list of these favorites and post it on the library’s website. And we’ll do random drawings for book-related prizes at the end of the program. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Thursday, February 11th is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women. For online meeting information, contact Charlotte Parsons.
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
UUFJC Newsletter "Flame on the Water," February 2021 - Corrected
Sunday morning, Rev. Mike Adamek joined us to begin exploring our new monthly theme, Beloved Community. Forming a Beloved Community presents a higher standard than for other communities. Trust is imperative, and members must understand that others may know us better than we know ourselves. Moral rules for Beloved Communities are more stringent than for other communities.
Love for family and friends must expand to encompass everyone. Help offered to the community must be expanded to others not in the community. Members must seek mutuality, not merely reciprocity. The community must be open to others, and share in others' joys and sorrows. Beloved Communities operate democratically. They seek the justice and fairness for others that they seek for themselves. Finally, beyond respecting others' property, they respect the rights of all for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
(Summary by Katherine Connor.)
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service is now available to view online, featuring pulpit guest and musician Rev. Erin J. Walter: https://youtu.be/vc2lwhjj8RQ
Next Sunday, February 14th:
Adult Forum - 9:15 am
"What do today’s families need to survive and thrive?," Betty Cooper
Family educators ask: What are the needs of today’s families? Seeing the domestic violence numbers rising in our community, is it possible that family needs are not being met? Are there specific strategies that could help? The Executive Director of the National Academy for Families, G. William Sheek, in the 1980s sought to find educational strategies that helped families to thrive. His research was published in a book, A Nation for Families. As we consider some of his ideas, hopefully his findings will stimulate us to think of additional ways to “better our families and those living in our community.”
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98858741051?pwd=d3ZMbHJSL3NjMGMxZEM5N1VxUysxQT09
Meeting ID: 988 5874 1051
Password: 047662
Phone
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/aeC2zyWdIo
Service - 10:30 am
Side With Love Sunday
The Unitarian Universalist Association is providing a service for the last day of this year's Thirty Days of Love. What if to "side with love" meant making bold, faith-full choices? What if it were even a little bit scary? This worship service brings together sterling worship leaders and musicians from across the country to offer hopeful, moving, challenging reminders about what we, as Unitarian Universalists, are called to do, and BE, in the world.
More information available at the UUA website: https://www.uua.org/worship/holidays/side-love-sunday
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/94285041130
Meeting ID: 942 8504 1130
By Phone (US toll):
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your nearest number: https://zoom.us/u/ak1ZLCDJG
If you have a joy or concern that you would like to have read during a service, please submit it by noon on the Friday before through our website: http://uufjc.org/joys--concerns.html
Online services will also include an opportunity to share Joys and Concerns via text chat.
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!
We have UU-themed face masks for sale in two designs:
UU Principles
Science is Real, Black Lives Matter, etc.
$10 each; proceeds support UUFJC. Contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
We now have a text-message list to send reminders about our upcoming Zoom events to those who wish to receive them on their mobile phones. If you would like to be included, contact Katherine Connor: [email protected]
The national Unitarian Universalist Association is currently observing the annual Thirty Days of Love. For reflection materials and ways to get involved, visit https://sidewithlove.org/thirty-days-of-love
Coming Saturday, February 27th, the UUA is also offering a "New Day Rising" virtual conference aimed at taking new steps in changing white supremacy culture. The UUFJC Board wants all interested members and friends to be able to attend; attendance fees are on a sliding scale, and our Fellowship can cover fees as well. Contact our president, Katherine Connor at [email protected], or visit https://www.uua.org/leadership/events/new-day-rising-2021.
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
https://zoom.us/j/91843966450?pwd=djBwTEx4YUxseW9SdytSZjJGS0xrdz09
Meeting ID: 918 4396 6450
Password: 918925
Phone:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago - US toll)
Find your nearest 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:
Missouri River Regional Library is currently holding their "Winter Words Adult Reading Club." Challenge yourself to read more during the quiet days of the chilly season. From January 1 until March 1, read five books in any format (print, audio, electronic), and submit a form listing your titles. Forms are available at the library’s Reference Desk or online at mrrl.org (one entry per person). This year, we’re asking participants to name a favorite book from those they read last year, a book they’d recommend to a family member or friend. We’ll compile a list of these favorites and post it on the library’s website. And we’ll do random drawings for book-related prizes at the end of the program. Contact Madeline Matson. For more on library events, visit MRRL.org.
This Thursday, February 11th is the monthly meeting of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women. For online meeting information, contact Charlotte Parsons.
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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