7/20/2014
Today, Rev. Mike brought us a message about Jeremiah, who is remembered as a major Hebrew prophet despite being unpopular in his own day. He told the people of Judea just what they didn’t want to hear — about how they failed the most vulnerable among them, about whether their political strategies were workable. Although he told them what they didn’t want to hear, time proved him right, and he gained a place in the canon of scripture. We still hear “jeremiads” today telling us what we don’t want to hear; which of them might eventually find their place in the “canon” of our own times?
We also had a special joy today as Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafane signed our membership book! We’ve been very fortunate to have Alexis and her family join our Fellowship community, and everyone applauded to welcome them officially as members!
UUFJC News and Events this week:
Monday, July 21st at 6:30 pm, Faith Voices for Jefferson City holds its monthly assembly at a new location, Quinn Chapel AME Church. Contact Kath Connor for more information.
This Friday, July 25th at 5 pm is our monthly Salvation Army workday. Contact Bob Antweiler if you can help prepare or serve food.
Later Friday evening at 7 pm is the Last Friday Documentary film. This month’s selection: “The Unknown Known,” featuring an extended interview with former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Contact Bob Boldt.
Community Events this week:
This Thursday, July 24th at 7 pm, Missouri River Regional Library hosts Maggie Hopper (Manager, Lincoln University Farmers’ Market and Community Kitchen) for Part 2 of her program on the World of Fermented Food. In this session, participants will learn how to make a variety of fermented items as well as enjoy some samples. Contact Madeline Matson.
This week, Capitol City Cinema on High Street presents “Night Moves” at various showtimes, Wednesday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 27th. For more information, visit http://www.capitolcitycinema.org/.