ADULT UU FORUM next Sunday–

The UU Forum, an adult discussion group, meets on Sundays at 9-10 a.m. in the Forum Room/Library, lower level of the Unitarian Universalist Church. Conversation and light refreshments are offered along with the discussion. The UU Forum is open to the public.

UU Jan Weaver, presenter: Progress on Columbia’s Vision

Are we artsier, more neighborly, safer, more affirming, less sprawling, hipper, wealthier, smarter, greener, more representative, healthier, outdoorsier, and less car-centric? Columbia Vision, which was started in 2006, has filed its first report. How do we evaluate the vision? Jan Weaver, from the Columbia Vision Commission and UU member, will give a progress report.

WORSHIP SERVICES next Sunday

“Unconditional Happiness”

The “Pursuit of Happiness” was one of the conditions spelled out in the Declaration of Independence. Does this mean we have a “civil right” to happiness, and if so, what would that look like? The UU Singers will be a part of the service. Board Treasurer Rexanna Ipock-Brown is the Welcomer. Ken Wiley is the Worship Associate.

Exploring Spirituality Class next Sunday

Interested in spiritual growth? You are invited to attend the adult Religious Education class offered on Sunday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. No prior registration is required. Come for one session or as many as you are interested in. Childcare will be offered in the nursery room and is FREE. Please join us!

March 14 God and/or Atheism Peter Holmes, facilitator

Faith to Action Collection -

A special collection during the worship service on the fourth Sunday of each month.

• January — Central Missouri Food Bank
• February — Centro Latino
• March — Medzou Clinic
• April — Alternatives to the Death Penalty
• May — The Center Project

Festival of Sharing

An ecumenical project with participants from 30 denominations in Missouri.  The goal is to provide resources to people in need.  (Backpacks of Love, Children’s Dental Kits, Readn’ & Writn’ Pacs, Prison Pacs, Safe Motherhood Kits, Health and Medicine Box Kits.  Please consider participating.  Watch for meetings scheduled on the UU calendar.

Fair Trade Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate

For sale on the first Sunday of each month in the Greeting Area

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A “FREE CHURCH

A FREE LUNCH AND THE “FREE CHURCH!” New class scheduled Saturday, April 10, 2010

This church is part of a rich tradition. It is worthy to discover that treasure, to find how our church life fits into a larger historical context.

A workshop session, “Discover UU” will be facilitated by Rev. Haney. This one-day session will cover the history of our Unitarian and Universalist traditions and the development of the theologies that formed the Free Church concept. We will gather at 8:30 AM with coffee, tea and bagels, with the session beginning at 9, and ending at 3 PM. Lunch will be provided, and childcare will also be available, each at no cost. Registration forms are available at the Guest Table, or by calling the church or by e-mail to minister@uuchurch.net.   Preregistration is required.

“The Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain” are the topic for the four part series, with Rev. Bill Haney and Stephen Blower teaching.
Meeting times. are 5:15-6:30 pm Thursdays–  March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22
Open to all.

The ext is the NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION BIBLE.
Preparation includes reading quite carefully Matthew chapters 5-7 and Luke 6:17-49  while keeping in mind:

How does what each author selects to put in the mouth of Jesus reflect his own concerns re: his Church? Are either of these sermons to be taken seriously? Can they be? Why is Luke’s so much shorter, and do you think these are originally the same Sermon source material in the hands of two different authors, or are they really completely different?

If you haven’t participated in a Bible study UU style, you are in for a stimulating, pleasant, mind altering experience!

For more information, call the church office (442-5764).

Co-sponsored by the Peace Building Team and Religious Education

“Healthy Families/Healthy Congregation”

This series of forums is planned for second Sundays each month to be held after worship services, in a brown-bag seminar format.

The focus would be based on the criteria of a healthy congregation as outlined by Dori Thexton in the September 11, 2009 workshop. Basically a healthy congregation is a community where people are safe in all ways – personally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and interpersonally

Sunday, March 14, noon – 2:00 P.M. – Sanctuary

“Healthy Family Dynamics”

A seminar on “Healthy Family Dynamics” will be facilitated by psychologists Wayne and Carla Anderson. They will first discuss recent developments in improving marital relationships focusing on the work of John Gottman.  During a practice session participants will work on three skills to improve family dynamics: (1) active listening–making sure you are really understanding what the other person is saying, (2) building a positive environment–being aware of the ratio of positive to negative messages you are sending verbally and non-verbally, (3) controlling negative responses through self talk–”I will take some deep breaths, control my anger, and work this problem through slowly because in the long run that will get better results for all of us.”

Bring a brown bag lunch. Childcare provided.

February has been designated by our Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations as a time to support the needs of our gay and lesbian friends, there are a few things that can be done for support and help.

1.  The Center Project is constantly in need of funding, both on a day-to-day fundraising level, but also on a larger corporate or long-term sponsorship level, too.
2.  The Center Project needs volunteers, programming, and leadership.
3.  Organizers for the local PrideFest gathering in June have several needs, long-term and day-of-event.
4.  PRISM, the LGBT & ally teen group, needs adult Board members and advisors.

If you can help in any way, contact The Center Project at info@thecenterproject.org, or 573.449.1188. The Center Project is located at 901 East Ash Street, Columbia, MO 65201.

Conversations, Etc.

Conversations, Etc. UU Women’s Group will meet at the church on the second Wednesday of the month for a brown bag luncheon, a presentation, and discussion.  Call the church if you have questions.

Book Discussion Group

The UU Book Discussion Group will meet on the second Friday of the month at 5:30 pm at Q’s Restaurant, 4004 Peach Tree Ct.  Bring a book you have read to discuss briefly.  Call the church if you have questions.

UUCC Men’s Group

The UUCC Men’s Group meets on the second, fourth, and fifth Saturdays of each month at 8 o’clock a.m. at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. The group is open to all men. There are no fees and no reservations are necessary. The agenda is an open discussion of whatever is on the minds of those in attendance – and breakfast! For more information contact the church.

Meditation in Nature

Gans Creek Wildlife Area on the third Sunday of the month 9.00am to 10.00 am. Building a connection between spiritual practice and environmental consciousness. Open to all people who love Nature. Contact Peter Holmes for more information 573-814-3632 email: natureandspirit@yahoo.com

Welcome to the WEBS

WEBS (Whole Earth Based Spirituality) Meetings

Third Saturday each month at 7 PM

In the church Sanctuary

Open to all who are involved in a serious Earth-centered religious practice. Bring an open mind and a willingness to explore it.

February 20: Some En-CHANT-ed Evening: music for the rest of us.

March 20: The Well-Versed Witch: Pagan poetry

April 17: The Kabbalah: Climbing the Tree of Life

May 15: Garden Magic: Going Native

We enter Sacred Space at 7 PM, so please be on time. CHILD CARE available.

For more information, contact us at uuwebs.co.mo@gmail.com.

UU Life Writers Spring Sessions

Do you have intriguing, fascinating, funny, engrossing, sad or tragic life stories that are just aching to get written down? Would you like to be in a group of writers who just write for the fun of it? Try the UU Life Writers’ Group that has been meeting since 2000 to write and share life stories. This is a stress free writing experience. The main purpose is to write about the important events in our lives.

Special opening session:

On March the 6^th Wayne and Carla Anderson will be our writing gurus and discuss how we can transform fact into fiction – or take important people from our family and weave a story around them.

Meeting Dates for the spring are:

Saturdays at 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in the Centering Room (downstairs):

March 6 and 20

April 3 and 17

May 1 and 15

May 29 will the grand finale with details to be announced.

A special conference is planned for June with Marta Ferguson, Ph.D. using The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Details will follow.

A new adult Religious Education class is offered on Sunday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. for all those who are interested in promoting spiritual growth for themselves and others. The class will meet in the lower level of the church (YUUT’s classroom- third room on the left side of the hallway and past the restrooms). The group is open to all – newcomers and longtime members and friends. No prior registration is required.

Come for one session or as many as you are interested in. We hope to be able to share our experiences and deepen our relationships by meeting together. The more often you attend, the more likely this may occur. Each session will be led by a volunteer who will facilitate discussion and bring short readings to share. Childcare will be offered in the nursery room and is FREE. Please join us!

OPEN BORDERS CONCERT SERIES
at the Unitarian Universalist Church
2615 Shepard Blvd. In Columbia, Mo.

March 7th: Will Kimbrough (www.willkimbrough.com)
April 18th:  Bill Morrissey (www.turnandspin.com)
May 2nd:  David Olney

www.myspace.com/OpenBordersMusicSeries

e-mail contact:  OpenBordersMusic@gmail.com

Suggested donation $12 adults $6 for youth 16 and under

For more info go to www.myspace.com/OpenBordersMusicSeries
Clint Harding/phone # (573)673-7401

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