August 28-September 3, 2024

Family Promise Host Week Starts Sunday!

JUC has already been a part of providing shelter to over 114 people so far this year, many of whom are in their own homes now! Families experiencing homelessness will be housed on our campus from Sunday, September 1 through Sunday, September 8. 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

Going Deeper Starts in September

Join a Going Deeper Groups for a journey of spiritual growth and connection! In a group of 8-10, deepen and build YOUR UU identity through exploration of UU values, spiritual practices, history and monthly themes. Groups meet twice a month for 90 minutes from September to May. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your faith together! Registration is now OPEN! Sign Up Link

Thursday, August 29

• 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

Sunday, September 1

• 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

Wednesday, September 4

• Coming of Age Informational Meeting // 7:30 pm // Online // Families of 8th grade students are invited to join us in a meeting learning more about our newly redesigned Coming of Age (COA) program. This is JUC’s capstone program for middle school youth where they will explore and expand their faith with the help of JUC facilitators and mentors. Meeting link

Friday, September 6

• Affinity Group: Union of Unitarian Universalist Gamers // 5 - 9 pm // R6/7 // This group uses the medium of tabletop roleplaying games (Dungeons and Dragons) to foster a space where people can build community, exercise creativity, and celebrate their unique voice. No prior roleplaying game experience is necessary and feel free to drop in and out as you see fit. Contact: Zack Schreiner

Saturday, September 7

• Affinity Group: Creative Writers Circle // 10 am - 12 pm // 1st Saturdays // M1/2 (patio in good weather) // Whether you're beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly, supportive group of folks eager to learn from, and laugh with, each other in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Not quite ready to share your work? Come anyway, we can't wait to get to know you! Sign Up Link Contact: Sharon Groten

Sunday, September 8

• Spiritual Practice Group: Mindfulness Meditation // NEW TIME 8 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

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

Monday, September 9

• Affinity Group: Queer Connections // 7 - 8:30 pm // patio // Queer Connections is a compassionate safe space dedicated to adults of the LGBTQIA+ community. We welcome all ages 18+. It's a time to socialize, give input on future events, share stories, support each other's voices, approach spirituality from a queer lens, discuss current social and political issues affecting our community, and collaborate on ways to lift up queer folks young and elderly in and outside our congregation. Snacks are always welcome.

• Affinity Group: Great Books Discussion // 7:30 - 9 pm // 2nd & 4th Mondays // M3/4 // Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization and discussing them with other people – sharing your insights and questions you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week's selection is “Prometheus Bound” by Aeschylus. Contact: Carol & Clint Flynn

Wednesday, September 11

• Golden Circle: Strawberry Social // 10 am - noon // This delightful gathering is a wonderful opportunity for our age 70+ community to connect, enjoy delicious brunch foods, and share their input on future Golden Circle events. Don’t miss this chance to mingle, make new friends, and have your voice heard in shaping our upcoming activities! Sign Up Link

Thursday, September 12

• We are Parents! // 5:30 - 7:30 pm // New Night! Take the night off from cooking! Bring the whole family and eat together. Then, while children go to choir or childcare, parents join Rev. Wendy and Sarah for deepening and connecting time together. Dinner: Pulled pork bbq sandwiches. Suggested donation for food is $20/family $5/individual. Sign up Link

• Children’s Choir // 6:15 - 7:00 pm // Priestley rm. // Children’s Choir is BACK on a NEW NIGHT! Thursdays! This fall session will focus on music we will sing at the service on Sunday, October 27 and for the Christmas Eve service! Email Laura if you have any questions. Registration Link

Friday, September 20

• DRUUMM Denver Gathering // 6 - 9pm // This event is reserved for UU People of Color and People of Color interested in Unitarian Universalism // Come experience being in a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community, deepening our relationships, energizing our spirit, and nurturing solidarity. This gathering centers our diverse experiences, offers healing through community, and encourages one another to spiritual growth. This gathering is co-hosted by DRUUMM Steering Committee and The Mountain Top BIPOC Ministry. We will have a potluck dinner (bringing a dish is optional) before a facilitated program with an opportunity to meet and share in this unique space. RSVP Link

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Refuge at La Foret

• The Refuge at La Foret, is an outdoor retreat center in Colorado Springs. They have upcoming transformational fall events designed for people of all ages and open to the entire community. Information Link

The Art of Compassion Classes

• Five Thursdays beginning Thursday, September 19- The Art Of Compassion: Exploring The Fundamentals of NVC Awareness And Creating A Path To Love And Fulfillment. Join Holly Storm, Dindy Fuller and facilitators from Rocky Mountain Compassionate Communication Network to strengthen your skills for presence, connection and communicating across differences. Based on Nonviolent Communication by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg. Sliding scale and scholarships available. Information and Signup Link