Yesterday morning, we continued our month of reflections on Generosity by turning our attention to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and its annual holiday season support drive, Guest At Your Table. We shared a message via video from a previous campaign, when then-UUSC president Rev. Mary Katherine Morn spoke on “Power, Partnership, and Change” at All Souls UU Church KC. As they write: “To meet the enormous challenges of today and build a more just future, we need big ideas and bold change. We must fundamentally transform the way things are, so that we do not perpetuate systemic inequities and repeat the harms of the past. At UUSC, we believe that the transformational solutions we need come from communities most directly impacted by injustice. Join us for this year’s Guest at Your Table program to learn what UUSC partners are doing to address immediate injustices – as well as what they envision for the future. We think their stories will offer inspiration and guidance on the path toward justice.” The message is available to view online:
This year’s Guest At Your Table theme is “Supporting Liberation.” More information, videos of this year’s featured guests, templates for homemade donation boxes, and more are available at the UUSC’s website:
https://www.uusc.org/resources/congregations/gayt/
For those who would also like to keep up with our neighbors at the UU Church of Columbia, their service from yesterday is available to view online:
UUFJC News and Events this week:
For accessibility and convenience, we have an option to donate to our Fellowship online 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!
And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can visit our website at uufjc.org. You can also join our open-posting “UUFJC Cafe” Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at uufjc1@gmail.com to join).
The restoration of our building after our recent fire continues, although we still expect it to be some time before we can move back. If you have any questions about the state of the restoration, please contact our board president, Rich Burdge.
It’s time to update our UUFJC Members and Friends Directory. If you would like to share your contact information with other members and friends, please contact our administrator at uufjc1@gmail.com with the information you would like to share.
This evening, Monday, November 13th, our friends at JC Interfaith Climate Action are co-sponsoring a presentation on “Climate Change Challenges and Solutions” with conservation advocate Nancy Ylvisaker at 7 pm at McClung Park Pavilion. Open to the public; question and answer session after the presentation. Contact Rich Burdge for more information.
An independent Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm, when possible. Zoom may also be available. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Next Sunday, November 19th, the UUFJC Board meets at 3 pm. All are welcome to attend our board meetings. This meeting is planned to take place at the UUFJC building, construction permitting. For agenda and more information, contact our president, Rich Burdge.
Later next Sunday, November 19th, the UUFJC Worship Team will meet at 4:30 pm, again at the UUFJC building, construction permitting. To get involved in creating our Sunday services, contact our vice president, Lisa Sanning.
Our building (when available) is reserved by community groups Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
Community Events this week:
This Wednesday, November 15th at 5 pm, Planned Parenthood Great Plains is partnering with Missouri Family Health Council (MFHC) at their Jefferson City office at 1909 Southridge Drive to assemble emergency contraception (EC) kits. These Free EC Kits are offered to anyone of any age throughout Missouri. Registration required. For more information or to register, visit: https://mfhc.org/news-events/training-events.html?emci=c263f195-d078-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&emdi=0dc757ed-8379-ee11-b004-00224832eb73&ceid=17358300