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August 29th
Pathway to Meaning
Rev. Kirk Loadman-Copeland
There are many different roads to travel, but the path to meaning seems especially important. And there are many different ways to take the trip, some of which are more meaning-full than others. Join us as we consider the road less taken.
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Religious Education (RE) Blog
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Check out what is happening in RE this week by visiting our blog. Just click on the appropriate category for your family:
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Community Forum at 11:30 am
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August 29th
"Farming the Seas"
Narrated by Peter Coyote
Farming the Seas is the follow-up to the award-winning PBS documentary, Empty Oceans, Empty Nets that was shown at our June 20th forum.
more...
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Help Needed on the Bail's Project
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We are one month into the construction of our 8th Habitat Home which we are again building with our interfaith coalition partners in the Habitat Interfaith Alliance. Work began June 16th at the Bail's Project (Colorado Blvd. & I-25) and will continue Thursdays through Saturday and on five Sundays through early September. We really need YOUR HELP! Remember, you need no experience, as Habitat provides all the tools and their supervisors are patient and qualified to teach you what you need to know.
To sign up, please go to our coalition website at www.hiadenver.org (then click on the blue "Volunteer to Build" box) or Google hia.volunteerhub.com and you will go directly to the calendar.
We are also asking that if you had planned to contribute to the construction of this home, please send in your checks as soon as you can. So far, our coalition has raised about $76,000 of the $85,000 needed to complete the sponsorship of the Kibar-Mohamed home. If you have any questions or need to know what to do with your donation, please contact Molly Frank, franksden@msn.com, 303-692-8359, or stop by the Habitat kiosk on Sunday morning. Thank you! |
| Attention 9th Graders |
9th Grade Trip orientations are coming right up. Please join us to learn about this uniquely Front Range UU experience. There is no requirement as to which orientation you attend, so, come to the one which best matches your location and schedule.
Boulder Valley UU Fellowship, Lafayette, August 29, 11:15am
1st Universalist Church, Denver, September 19, 12:30 pm
Foothills Unitarian Church, Fort Collins, September 20, 7:00
Jefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, September 26, 12:30 pm
There are directions and maps to all these locations on the trip website, www.uu9gt.org.
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Secretary of State Bernie Buescher
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Secretary of State Bernie Buescher to speak at FUSD-Sponsored Community Forum on August 26,
this Thursday!
First Unitarian Church (FUSD)/1400 Lafayette
Sanctuary Room
August 26, 2010 6:30 PM
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| Garden Party Openings |
The Schuster's, Downs and Comstock's want you to know that space is available at their August 28th Garden Party.
This fabulous auction item will take place in the Schuster's lovely garden of their home in Golden.
Sandy, Marian and Kitty are preparing gourmet foods to tantalize your taste buds and to refresh you with Sangria. 6:30 pm is the time; $45.00/person is the donation to the church.
Please let Kitty Comstock know you will be joining us. 303-355-2752.
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Senior Living End-of-Life Planning
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September Opportunity, Sunday, September 5. Pick up end of life documents at a kiosk in Friendship Hall and/or meet with informed volunteers in Room 4 after the service and get your questions answered, your EOL documents notarized, witnessed and signed!
Take this opportunity to formalize your end of life wishes for your family, friends and medical team. Forms are also available to notify the church of your emergency contacts. Ardis Westwood, 303-952-9700, ardijean@comcast.net
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| Like Rivers Flowing to the Sea |  As you travel this summer, please remember to collect water from the places you visit. We will gather these waters together in the water communion ceremony that is a traditional part of our annual in-gathering service on the Sunday following Labor Day. Bring your water to church on Sunday, September 12th when we return to two services, at 9:15 am and 11:00 am.
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Final Campout for the 2010 Season
| September 3-6: Red Rocks
Camping Hosts: The Religious Education Department
Everyone is welcome to attend and signing up in advance is not necessary. Simply follow the directions to the camp site and claim your spot.
The cost for camping is $10.00 per adult on 2 night campouts and $25.00 per adult for 3 night campouts. There is no cost for people 17 and under although parental supervision is required. Camping fees are collected by the campout host.
This is an inter-generational activity complete with potluck meals and singing around a traditional evening bonfire so don't forget your marshmallows!
Bring an appetizer or wine/beer to share for the happy hour and a dish to share for the dinner meal.
This rustic group site is located in a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 8,200 feet approximately one-half mile off Highway 67 north of Woodland Park. Hiking is the main attraction. The Red Rocks Trail #612 leads to nearby unusual and scenic red sandstone formation. These are enjoyable to view but users are cautioned they are not safe for climbing. There is access to the 4.2 mile long asphalt paved Centennial Bike Trail which connects all of the campgrounds and Manitou Lake Recreation Area, The area has parking available for 44 passenger cars. Tables, fire rings, campfire circle, double vault toilet, dumpster and drinking water are available on site. The camp host is located approximately 2.5 miles north at Colorado Campground.
Directions From Colorado Springs: west on Highway 24 approximately 25 miles; 5 miles north of Woodland Park on Colorado Highway 67.
Services & Amenities within facility: Dumpster, Grills, Picnic Tables, Potable Water & Restrooms
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| Drumming and Spirituality Workshop
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First Universalist is excited to have the very accomplished percussionist Matt Meyer lead us in a drumming workshop on Sunday, September 5 from 12:30 to 2 pm. Matt is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has studied abroad in Cuba, Ghana, and Central America. Matt has lead hundreds services for UU congregations across the country, has performed at and lead worship at the last 6 General Assemblies of the UUA, served as Artist in Residence at a number of UU summer conference retreats, and comes to us from Boston where he plays with several world music groups.
Matt's "Drumming and Spirituality" workshop is a chance for people of all skill levels to participate in hands on rhythm-making. We will experience the spirituality of community music-making through different activities, stories, games and discussions as well as look at how rhythm and music intersect with Unitarian Universalist values. Find out more at www.rhythmrevelations.com
Bring your own drum if you got one- for those who don't, enough will provided. This workshop is open to those 12 and older. Registration is $10.
Contact John Hubert john@firstuniversalist.org for registration and more information.
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An Evening in Japan
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Come get away from the everyday. Step into an exotic world of the senses with music, food, and beverage as you might find them in Japan.
Featuring music by renowned koto player Junko Shigeta, leader of Koto Colorado, and accompanying musicians.
Have some light Japanese refreshments (included in the ticket price), and wine or sake or beer from the cash bar, and enjoy music you will not hear everyday; both traditional and jazz koto music.
As a special bonus, Junko will hold a short "jam" session for any audience members who wish to bring along their instruments, to experience the blending of music from East and West!
Tickets on sale Sundays in Friendship Hall after services
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
First Universalist Church Sanctuary
Doors open at 7:30, concert begins at 8:00
Price: $22 includes light Japanese Refreshments
Cash Bar
Childcare provided with advance notice by September 10, 2010 Call 303-759-2770 x 30 or email Jan@firstuniversalist.org
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| Call for Volunteers for the Celebrate Our Earth Fair! |  The First Universalist Celebrate Our Earth Fair is approaching- September 12, from 10 to 2. Brunch will be available this year from City O City & WaterCourse Foods, with seating on the new deck and in the park. Other festivities will include live music and environmental activities for the kids. Free electronics recycling (with the exception of larger items such as TVs, monitors and microwaves) will be available from the Little Green Monster Company. The Fair will also feature local producers and suppliers of environmental products and services. Please join us for a fun time in the park after service. We are looking for volunteers to help with general Fair duties (set-up, exhibitor check-in, clean-up, etc), as well as facilitation of the Kids' activities. Also needed for the Kids activities are empty toilet paper rolls, cardboard egg cartons, and, if you happen to have them, empty water/soda bottles. If you'd like to help with the Kids' activities or supplies, contact Kendra Quinn at kendralq@gmail.com. To volunteer with other Fair duites, contact Molly Frank at franksden@msn.com. We'd love to have you help out with this fun event-all ages are welcome! |
WANTED: Responsible Adults
| Have you ever dreamed of an all expenses paid vacation to the beautiful Colorado Plateau and learn about Hopi, Navajo, and teenage cultures? Then the Front Range UU Ninth Grade Trip is for you. The Steering Committee is taking applications for responsible adults now and through September 1. The application includes a letter from you stating why you are answering the call and listing your experience with youth; a letter of recommendation from your minister, DRE, or MRE; and permission from your tripper if you have one coming on the trip. These can be mailed or emailed to: Melinda McGann; 11529 W. 59th Place; Arvada, CO 80004; melinda_kq@yahoo.com. The trip commitment includes either a Sunday morning class, or weekend retreat once a month from October through March and the trip itself for ten days in April. Check out the trip website, www.uu9gt.org and, if you have any questions, talk to a tripper, one of the many RAs from this year or past years, or Melinda at 720-898-4499. |
| Calling all Crafters, Artists & Volunteers... |
To participate in our Fall Craft Fair on October 9th & 10th 2010.
The cost for space will remain the same as previous years: 6 ft. table is $25.00, a 3 ft. table is $15.00 and a 4 x 6 ft. space for your own display is $25.00. 20% of all gross sales go to 1st Universalist Church. All arts and craftsmust be handmade by the artist who reserves the space and all sales are paid at a central finance table. Stop by our booth in Friendship Hall after services on Sunday to pick up your booth application form.
We need volunteers to assist with guest relations and guest check out. Stop by the booth to sign up for a shift on either Saturday or Sunday.
If you have questions, or would like an electronic booth form please contact:
Jan O'Reilly 303-759-2770 x 30 or jan@firstuniversalist.org
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Sincerely,
Kevin Lowry
First Universalist Church of Denver |
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On Going Events
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This column is for quick reference and special activities thank may be outside of Sundays.
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| Your Event in the Weekly Email |
| If you would like your event information in the weekly email please email Kevin at kevin@firstuniversalist.org. The deadline is the Tuesday before at 2 pm. |
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| Ministry of All Member Sign Up |
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Click on the picture or the link to sign up for Ministry of All Members online.
| Crafty Women's Circle
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All women and their friends are invited to gather and chat in Room 2, the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 7-9pm. If you have handwork (knitting, sewing, mending, scrapbooking, or whatever), please join us. If you just want to come and visit, you can do that as well!
Sign up with our yahoo group.
Click Here to sign up.
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| Memorial Reception Committee | The Memorial Reception Committee serves a critical mission at First Universalist: planning and putting on memorial receptions for bereaved families. The MRC needs more committee members to attend to reception details such as set-up, attending to guest sheets, passing out programs, serving, clean-up, and laundering tablecloths. Having a large committee means that your personal schedule can be accommodated. Tish Onsager is also looking for a co-chair for this committee. Co-chair responsibilities include sharing contact with the bereaved family and making sure their requests are fulfilled; plus, ensuring that all foods are purchased and timely delivered to the church. Sign-up by contacting Tish Onsager: 303-757-4321 or onsager@comcast.net, on the website by clicking on Get Connected; then find in the Caring for Each Other category, or by emailing:
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| Name Tags |
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Please be sure to wear your name tag this Sunday, and every Sunday! We would like First Universalist to be a welcoming and connected community. Many of us see people on Sundays we may not know, and name tags can help us match those faces with a name. Also, seeing names will help our newcomers and visitors feel welcome. If you do not have a name tag, or need a replacement, please fill out a name tag replacement form at the Welcome Desk.
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Affordable Childrens Counseling
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"People House" a non profit organization that provides low cost counseling for Families and Children.
www.peoplehouse.org
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