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News from the Board of Trustees
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Congratulations to Rev. Jeannie Shero! Rev. Shero was called by unanimous approval to be our Senior Minister at our Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 15th. We are thrilled about this outcome and looking forward to continuing out work together.
Congratulations are also in order for our intern Aaron Norris, who has been hired as a part-time Ministerial Resident effective June 1st. We are a two minister church. Though we plan to hire a full-time Associate Minister, that will not happen in the coming fiscal year. The immediate addition of a part-time assistant to our ministerial team will help us through our coming year of transition.
At the regular Spring Congregational Meeting on Sunday, the congregation voted to approve the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and, in a separate motion, voted to approve use of endowment funds. We also voted in a slate of new candidates for elected committees. Complete minutes from the meeting will be submitted for approval at our Winter Congregational Meeting in 2017.
Contact us
with any questions or concerns or visit our
website
to learn more about the Board of Trustees.
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BFF: Countdown to the Move
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Spring Cleaning Transition "Sale" -- Treasures & Stuff
June 11th and June 12th, Colvin Commons
On Saturday June 11
th and Sunday June 12
th, the church will be having a "Sale" in Colvin Commons in preparation for our move. There will be no price tag on any item; rather, we ask you to donate the value the item holds for you. All proceeds will go toward Building for the Future.
Read more.
Help Wanted to Review the Church's Art
In an effort to determine what art pieces the church will retain and what pieces we will be putting in the Transition "Sale" a group of volunteers will be evaluating and hopefully providing a historical perspective for all art currently in the church. Read more.
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Faith Formation and Religious Education
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This Sunday, May 22th
This Sunday is the final day of regular FFRE classes with special end of the church year gatherings. Please join us as we mark this transition.
Memorial Day Weekend, All-Church Picnic
Beginning next week on May 29, we will move to a single service at 10:00 a.m. and multi-age programming. Plan to stay after the service for a potluck picnic and fun for all ages. We will need everybody's help to set up and clean up.
Summer is just around the corner!
Opportunities still remain to volunteer in our "Global Travelers" summer program and our preschool story sharing program. Staff support is always available for volunteers. Sign up
or contact Erin Kenworthy
for more information.
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rn more about recurring and special events and access the full church calendar on our Events page.
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This Week
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Touchstone Tuesday
, May 24
th
Childcare is available Tuesday evenings through May from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Room 5 for ages 6 months to 10 years old.
Stitch 'n Whine
6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 1
We meet on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. All crafters are welcome! Email Mia
with any questions or for more information.
Resonance
6:30-7:30 p.m., Colvin Commons
Resonance is a simple, hour-long service that meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday. We use chanting, toning and meditation as a tool to quiet the mind, open the heart and nourish the spirit. We will meet again on June 28.
Special Community Forum: Nakbar Tour
Friday, May 20, 6:00 p.m. Reception / 7:00 p.m. Program
Friends of Sabeel, Front Range Jewish Voice for Peace, and Coloradans for Justice in Palestine invite you to hear from two Palestinian refugees. Mariam Fathallah was 18 years when the conflict
bet
ween Palestine and Israel began in 1948. Mariam, now 86, has spent the last 68 years living in Lebanese
refugee camps. Mariam and
Mena Ashkar are telling their stories
on a
national tour organized by the Free Palestine Movement, International Solidarity Movement-Northern California and al-Awda Palestine Right to Retu
rn
Coalition.
We ask a $10 donation, but no one will be turned away. The event will take place at First Universalist Church of Denver in the Sanctuary. For more information, visit http://freepalestinemovement.org.
Young Adult Game Night
Friday, May 20, 7:00-10:00 p.m., Colvin Commons
Please come and join the Young Adult Ministry for board and card games and fellowship. Childcare will be provided. Please bring your favorite games!
Roy Zimmerman in Concert at First Unitarian
Friday, May 20, 7:30 p.m., First Unitarian Society (
map)
Our neighboring UU congregatoin, First Unitarian Society of Denver, will be hosting Roy Zimmerman in concert this week on Friday. Tickets are at the door only for $18 or pay what you can. Roy puts on a very funny, liberal show across the country including many Unitarian venues. Check him out on YouTube and come to this show. It's sure to be a fun evening. Questions? Call Marty Dawley at 303-922-2127.
Masjid AnNur Mosque Open House (link)
Saturday, May 21, 2016, 2:30 to 5 p.m.,
Masjid AnNur Mosque, 2124 S. Birch St., Denver, (
map)
Join other members of First Universalist Church and attend the next Open House at the Denver Islamic Society / Masjid AnNur Mosque (East of Colorado Blvd. and South of Evans Ave).
Read more about the event here or contact Priscilla Ledbury,
303-306-1569.
Readers' Theater
Saturday, May 21, 6:00 p.m., appetizers / 6:30 potluck / 7:00 business meeting / 7:30 p.m. show, Friendship Hall
All are welcome! Each month we meet for a social half-hour, a potluck, and a director's presentation of some members in a one-act play or play excerpt. Please bring a dish to share for the potluck. We hope to see you there! This will be our last meeting until September.
Champagne Brunch - A Fundraiser for First Universalist Church
Saturday, May 21 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
There are a few spaces available for the fabulous Champagne Brunch! You will be treated to Belgian waffles with fruit compote, scrambled eggs with an elegant wild/organic mushroom sauce, other assorted delicacies, and champagne/orange juice mimosas. The cost is a $40 per person donation to First Universalist. Contact
Jan Ormes
720-842-4452.
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Transform
Building a Beloved Community
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Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m., Rm. 3.
We welcome new people interested in this issue.
Shining a Light on Homelessness
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Start bringing donations to church now through
Sunday, May 22
to our kiosk in Friendship Hall.
June is Pride Month! Help us Prepare this Sunday!
Sunday, May 22, 10:30 a.m., Room 4
PrideFest events are coming up soon on Saturday and Sunday, June 18 &19. The Gay Rights Task Force will have a short meeting between services this Sunday
to begin planning for our First Universalist Church participation with other Boulder-Denver UU churches. We need volunteers for both days.
Please join us Sunday or contact Pris Ledbury, 303-306-1569
or James Wright, 215-645-2805.
Racial Justice: D
enver District Attorney Elections
Our Racial Justice Task Force is focusing this month on the upcoming District Attorney elections, as our the
D.A. has tremendous discretionary power over whether and how individuals will be charged with offenses. Their decisions have a long and significant impact on real people and whole communities.Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition has compiled a
voter guide
for your information. Ballots will go out on June 6, so get the information now!
Documenting Immigration Stories: Training
Saturday June 4
, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., First Universalist
This training is for volunteers interested in helping document stories and cases of people who are immigrants. Proficiency in languages other than English is a plus but not required.
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition will be launching a series of clinics to capture immigrant's experiences on June 11. The clinics will also be a safe place to bring cases of police or immigration abuse. Ahead of these clinics, they ask that volunteers be trained. We are hosting a training at First Universalist for our members and other community members. Contact Dan Moen.
Denver Rescue Mission Donation Bin
We will be collecting donations through the summer for the
Denver Rescue Mission
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They serve men, women and children at their several shelters.
T
heir donation needs are listed on the bin in our entryway. Contact Marian Downs or Shelly Dill.
Please do not put any food or clothing in this bin.
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Renew
Special Events
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String Quartet OCD
Postpartum Mental Health and Music Event
ay,
Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 p.m.
Family Star Montessori School Northeast Center (
map)
Please join us for a special event featuring an educational panel discussion about postpartum mental health and the performance of a new string quartet by Denver composer Loretta K. Notareschi, a member of First Universalist Church. Panelists will include experts from Children's Hospital Colorado and The Family Room, including First Universalist's own Katie Krebs. The Playground Ensemble will perform. Free, with donations gladly accepted. For more information, please call 303-295-7711.
BFF Fundraiser: The Song Side of John Bringenburg and the Art of Carri Currier
May 26, 6:00 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Concert
Resident artist Carri Currier has donated beautiful original paste and wate
rcol
or pieces of art for a silent auction
Long time member John Bringenberg will gather some musical church friends
to
shar
e familiar pop tunes plus several original songs. This onetime event will be fun and entertaining and will help fund new AV equipme
nt for the new building.
Read more and see examples of Carri's art.
Hello, Summer! All-Church Potluck Picnic
Sunday, May 29, 11:00 a.m., Friendship Hall / Back Patio
Plan to stay after the 10:00 a.m. service for our annual All-Church Potluck Picnic! Join us as we celebrate community, friendship, and great food. This is a potluck -
please bring a
blanket
to sit on and
the dish corresponding to your last name:
A-D: Dessert;
E-K: Main Dish;
L-N: Drinks;
O-S: Salad/Side Dish;
T-Z: Fruit.
We request that
everyone help with setup and clean up for this event. Help us usher in summer and our switch to single services with this event for all ages.
Western Unitarian Universalist Life Festival
Registration deadline: May 31!
June 20 to 26, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico
Join us at Ghost Ranch for fun, community, and beautiful scenery with a UU twist. The theme for this year is "Fun, Facts and Faith and Beth Chronister is joining us as minister this year. WUULF has programs for the whole family. Scholarships are available. Contact me if you have questions at
[email protected] or 303-866-2677. Click
here f
or catalog and registration.
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Connect
Recurring Events
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Community Forum
Sundays, 12:30 p.m. (no meeting May 29), Sanctuary
"Putting Democracy to a Vote: the 2016 Colorado Community Rights Amendment - with Michele Swenson and Nicole Johnston."
This Amendment reinforces the right of cities and counties to pass laws to protect health, safety and welfare without preemption by federal, state or international law, provided local laws don't curtail existing fundamental rights of natural persons.
Free Guitar Classes
Monday, May 23 (last class in the series)
(6:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginners / 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., advanced)
Senior Support Group
Friday, May 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Room 4
DeeAnna Parrish leads a
Senior
Support
Group on the first and third Fridays of each month. The group is open to all seniors who care to come a
nd share in a safe and welcoming setting. Questions? Contact DeeAnna at 614-546-8814.
Pathway to Membership and Connection
Sunday, June 5, 11:30-2:00 p.m., Colvin Commons
All are welcome to this class that explores the life of the church and the many ways to connect in our congregation. If you are interested in learning more about membership and belonging, join us for light refreshments and class. Childcare is available. RSVP to Rev. Jeannie Shero.
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Other
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The current art display is the paintings of James Jackson Hoosack.
Mr. Hoosack's style is comprised of both abstract and stylized realism.
His medium is a combination of acrylic, oil, water color, and pastels.
Born in Denver, he was raised in Los Angeles and attended the Pacific Unitarian Church in Palos Verdes.
While in Los Angeles, Hoosack was drawn to political and graffiti art and studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
He is currently active in the 12-step community and studies Buddhism. To purchase a work, contact Carri Currier:
303-
908-4166
or
[email protected]
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Scheduling Events at Church
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To schedule an event at the church, please contact the church office at
[email protected] or
303-759-2770 x23.
Please tell us if you need childcare for your event.
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Submission Guidelines: Send announcements of
event title; date; time; locale; cost; and contact information to
[email protected]. Event details will be published to our website. Highlights may appear in Happenings.
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The logo of the program, done by alum Clair Bennett, shows the flaming chalice depicted in Hopi prayer feathers, clouds and rain, with the flame being the symbol of friendship. The two Navajo design circles are the Circle of the Earth on the left, and the Circle of the Sky on the right. The Navajo designs encircle the Hopi, as is true geographically.
