August 7-13, 2024

Faith Exploration Registration Now Open!

Our Faith Exploration programming for the 2024-25 church year kicks off Sunday, August 18. Please register your child(ren) today!

We are still looking to fill a few key teacher/mentor slots for this year. Join our team of volunteers who are helping shape the future of our faith community. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Laura Lizut. We’d love for you to join our team!

Volunteer at the BIG Picnic

We’re calling on all willing hands for our upcoming All-Church Picnic! We need volunteers to help run games, facilitate crafts, and assist with setup and cleanup. Your support is vital to making this event a success, and let’s be honest, it wouldn’t be quite the same without you! Consider stepping up; we can’t do it without our fantastic community! Sign Up Link

The Church Blood Drive is Coming Soon!

Give blood right at JUC! For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: JUC. If you have never given blood or are nervous, call Carol at the church office (303-279-5282). She gave blood every two months throughout the pandemic and beyond (partly for the good snacks). She will be here to hold your hand if you need it!

Support The Rising's Mission Arvada Homeless Ministry

The Rising Church in Old Town Arvada provides meals and other resources to people experiencing homelessness at their Mission Arvada Day Shelter. JUC supports their efforts by preparing meals in our JUC kitchen and serving them weekly. Please consider joining a cook team or signing up to serve meals. Sign Up Link For further information please contact Randy Flipse.

Wednesday, August 7

• Faith Exploration Teacher Training // 6 - 8 pm // chapel // We will connect as a community of teachers as we learn about updates to our safety policies, brainstorm best approaches for teaching diverse learners and practice incorporating anti-oppression work into all that we do. Attendance at one of the two (alternate date August 11) trainings is required for all 2024-25 Faith Exploration teachers. Sign Up Link

Thursday, August 8

• Yoga As You Are: A Spiritual Practice // 2 - 3 pm // 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thursdays // chapel // This class is open to people of all abilities and levels of experience. There will be opportunities for people who aren’t able to get on and off the floor. Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel, plus any yoga props you already own. Contact: Martha Eastman

Saturday, August 10

• Memorial Service: Bailey Belfor // 1:30 pm // Celebrate Bailey's life with family and friends.

Sunday, August 11

• Climate Change Conversations // 9 am // Sundays through August 18 // patio // We live in a warming world. At one time it seemed a remote concern, but now we learn daily of unwanted outcomes. What are your concerns about our warming world? Bring your questions and ideas for a discussion moderated by Phil Nelson. Phil will lead off each session with a story about a prominent climate actor—a scientist, a journalist, a politician.

• Spiritual Practice Group: Mindfulness Meditation // 9:15 am in person (M3/4) AND 5 - 6:15 pm online // The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together. Sunday mornings: 30 minutes silent meditation. Come 5-10 minutes early for meditation instructions. Evening Meeting Link Contact: Tina Voelker

• Abundant Harvest Table // 11 am // south commons // Nourish your body after worship each Sunday with healthy, delicious food lovingly prepared by fellow JUCers. Donations collected benefit Arvada Rising's Homeless Ministry. Volunteers are always needed to prepare food and staff the table. Sign Up Link

• Faith Exploration Teacher Training // 11:30 am - 2 pm // R6/7 // We will connect as a community of teachers as we learn about updates to our safety policies, brainstorm best approaches for teaching diverse learners and practice incorporating anti-oppression work into all that we do. Attendance at one of the two (alternate date August 7) trainings is required for all 2024-25 Faith Exploration teachers. Sign Up Link

• New Here // 11:30 am // chapel // Discover the welcoming spirit of JUC! This class helps you understand the heart and soul of our community. You'll learn about the principles that guide us and how you can get involved. We provide food and childcare, so you can focus on getting to know us and what we're all about. Whether you're just curious about our church or looking to take the next step in your spiritual journey, New Here is the perfect place to start. Come as you are and experience the love and belonging at JUC. In order to become a member, we ask that you attend the New Here class. Sign Up Link

• Memorial Service: Larry Gilmore // 2 pm // Celebrate Larry's life with family and friends. Watch Link

Monday, August 12

• Queer Connections Identity Group // 6 pm // Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the JUC Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We will talk briefly about how the community moves forward and what activities sound appealing to all.

Friday, August 16

• Green Task Force Grill Party // 7 pm // Voelker Home (1712 Rimrock St., Golden) // Food drinks, and Green conversation on the Voelker patio! Brats, sauerkraut, German style potato salad, vegetarian chili, beer and mineral water provided. Feel free to bring wine, beer or soft drinks to share. Sign Up Link

Saturday, August 17

• Auction Event: 26th Annual Great American Beerfest // 2 - 6 pm // Join us once again for a great not-to-be-missed party for beer aficionados (and those who are merely beer-curious!). Here's how it works: You bring three bottles (or the equivalent) of your favorite craft beer and everybody tastes all the beers! Art will provide several of his famous homebrews and we'll serve substantial munchies to go along with the beer. All funds collected go to support the good work of JUC. Sign Up Link

Sunday, August 18

• 7th Grade OWL Parent Orientation // 11:30 am - 1:30 pm // M1/2 // Alternative date, Thursday, August 22 // All parents of 7th graders participating in Our Whole Lives (OWL) for the '24-'25 year are required to attend one of two orientation meetings. This sign up is for the orientation only. Sign Up Link Register your 7th grader with the Faith Exploration link. Faith Exploration Registration

Thursday, August 22

• 7th Grade OWL Parent Orientation // 6:30 - 8:30 pm // M1/2 // Alternative date, Sunday, August 18 // All parents of 7th graders participating in Our Whole Lives (OWL) for the '24-'25 year are required to attend one of two orientation meetings. This sign up is for the orientation only. Sign Up Link Register your 7th grader with the Faith Exploration link. Faith Exploration Registration

• Green Task Force: Recovering Heat from Denver Wastewater // 7 pm // sanctuary // Tanja Rauch-Williams will present on opportunities to recover energy from wastewater and its notable potential to decarbonize buildings. Tanja earned a PhD at Mines and is now Chief Innovation Officer at Metro Water Recovery. Stay for food, drinks, ice cream, and conversations after the Q&A!

Sunday, August 25

• All-Church Field Day and Picnic // 11:30 am - 2:30 pm // Maple Grove Park // We'll provide the food, so come hungry and ready to play! Bring the whole family and enjoy a variety of activities designed for all ages. Make some unforgettable memories with your community, and take home some special keepsakes to treasure. Mark your calendars for a day of laughter, celebration, and community connection! Sign Up Link

Wednesday, August 28

• JUC Blood Drive // 2 - 7 pm // Mills building // Give blood right at JUC! For an appointment or more information, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: JUC. Bring a photo ID or your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.

Sunday, September 1 - Sunday, September 8

• Family Promise Host Week // Due to your support, JUC has been a part of providing shelter to over 114 people so far this year. Many of whom are in their own homes now! Once again, families experiencing homelessness will be housed on our campus this September. Please join our loving community in welcoming them to our church by volunteering to drive the families, serve dinner, or host. Children are encouraged to participate in many of these activities. Family Promise is an all church commitment as it takes 90 volunteers. We have detailed instructions for everyone who signs up and support from the JUC core volunteers and the FP staff. Sign Up Link

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