Our Mission:
“We gather as a welcoming, caring community to nurture mind and spirit, celebrate diversity, and work for justice.”
Sunday Worship:
Have a friend who would enjoy our community? Invite them to join our
mailing list.
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Candles of Community
The
Caring Circle
provides support during life transitions, hospitalizations or other crises. If you have a pastoral concern to share, please let us know at
Pastoral Care
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The Suggestion Box
If you have a kudos, suggestion or concern. Please let us know.
Suggestion Box
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Join Us for Worship, Sundays at 10 a.m.
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February 23 – Canvass & Community
Worship
Melissa B, our Justice League co-chair will lead us to articulate how changes to Colorado’s voting laws this year support justice and what work remains. We will hear from Clark H on how understanding the importance of voting grounded his community justice work. Immediately following the Service, join us in taking action as a family and a committed community dedicated to justice by going out into the Stonegate community to explain changes and encourage participation in voting this year.
Fellowship
We gather together and snack in the fellowship hall on delicious treats prepared by our Hospitality Committee. Whether you’re sipping on a cup of tea or savoring a tasty slice of cake, this is an excellent opportunity to make friends, reflect on the day’s service, and just talk.
Iris is the Hospitality mentor and Membership & Justice League are the setup-cleanup teams.
Learning Hour
If you don’t go out into the community with the Justice League, please join Pastor AJ and Kim M in a conversation focused on sharing election information and resources – and educating ourselves!
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Ralph Waldo Mouse Says:
“A voteless people is a hopeless people.”
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Notes from Pastor AJ
Over these last few months several of us have lost family members and had a number of life transitions. Please remember that we have several new ways to connect with both Caring Circle and myself if you need pastoral, spiritual, or emotional kinds of care including our online
Candles of Community Form
listed above and on
PrairieUU
.
I most importantly would like to remind you that I am available via phone/text (720-549-0531),
email
, and
appointment
. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime if you are in need or if someone you know is in need.
In Service,
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Committee on Shared Ministry
In order to maintain our right relations with Pine Grove Elementary School, we will now have an electronic candle in our chalice. Part of the contract with the school is that there can be no open flames.
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President's Corner
At the meeting of the Board of Trustees last week Bill Baird was nominated and appointed to be PrairieUU's new interim Treasurer and will serve until the end of June. Bill has also volunteered and been selected by the newly formed Finance Committee to serve as the Chair of the committee. PrairieUU is very fortunate that such a competent, experienced, and dedicated person will help lead our congregation in the preparation of next year's budget and with the organization of the annual Stewardship Campaign.
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Rhonda’s Ribbons
How To’s - do you know how to submit a financial reimbursement request for expenses incurred for your group? If you have expenses you need to be reimbursed for you have three options:
1. Pick up a form on Sunday morning.
2. Print a
form
off of the church website.
Thank you,
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Auction Item Available
Rock and Roll Dance Party and Karaoke!
March 7, 2020, (Sat.) 7 to 10 pm in Parker
Intergenerational Rock and Roll Dance Party and Karaoke! Dance and sing the night away at a Parker location! Includes appetizers, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a cash bar for beer and wine. Prizes will be awarded for “best of” dancing and Karaoke!
Bids
$25 for Adult
$15 for teen/child
$50 for family (3+).
Sponsored by Melissa B, The Ermisch family, Vivian L and Janet S.
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Multimedia Help
Looking for something to do Sunday Morning?
Pastor AJ
and the
Core Team
are looking for help with our running our multimedia slides, sound, and video/audio recording our services.
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Calendar & Upcoming Events
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Constructive Theology & Creative Expression
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Service Sunday: Canvass & Conversation
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Parker Celebrates Black History Month
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Constructive Theology & Creative Expression
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New UU: Pathways to Membership
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Pine Grove Elementary School
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Living Well with Mental Health
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South Metro Fire station 42
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Habitat Fundraiser Concert: Rabbi Joe Black
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Core Team Meeting
Feb. 24, 6:30 pm (Mon.)
Parker Library, 2nd Fl Conf Room/
Online
Ever wonder how Sunday mornings come together? You are welcome to come and find out and even join our Core Team. The Core Team is a compilation of individuals and representatives from the Justice League, Hospitality, Membership, Communications, and many more. All are welcome.
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NewUU: Pathway to Membership
Mar. 1, 11:30 am (Sun.)
Pine Grove Elementary
All are welcome! Join us after fellowship for a conversation with Pastor AJ and our membership team. This time is targeted to provide time and space for visitors and newer members to discuss and ask questions about Unitarian Universalism and living in covenant at PrairieUU. In honor of Black History Month, the conversation will be centered on the role and history or People of Color in Unitarian Universalism.
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LifeSpan Team
Mar. 2, 6:30 pm (Mon.)
Parker Library, The Loft/
Online
Are you interested in working in our religious exploration program? Our LifeSpan Education Team is comprised of two groups of volunteers. All are welcome to join us at any time.
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Living Well with Mental Health Issues
Mar. 4, 6:30 pm (Wed.)
South Metro Fire Station 42
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm to learn more about Living Well with Mental Health Issues. Parker Road Fire Station,
7320 S Parker Road. Weather and Attendance permitting.
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Winter Park High School Snow Trip
Mar. 13-15, 2020 (Fri.-Sun.)
This year’s high school Snow Trip will be Friday through Sunday late afternoon. We will deliver all the Youth home - happy and tired. Joe F. will lead a group of skiers/boarders on Saturday if two or more kids want to ski. Lift tickets (Joe has $90/ tickets) are not included in the trips’ cost. Melissa will lead a tubing expedition on Saturday. We will have a group outing to hot tubs and an indoor pool. Teens will plan menus, shop and prepare the food, and clean up after meals. Activities will include tubing, hot tubbing, swimming, skiing, and snowboarding. Come join the fun!
Weekend cost:
$125 Before February 29
$150 After March 1
Scholarships are available. We do not want anyone left out due to finances.
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Supporting Cory
Our dear friend Cory L loves to attend church and otherwise get out to socialize, but can't do so without our help. She has her own wheelchair van, so just drive your car over to her place and then go out with her in her van. Click here for more information and/or to
sign up
for a Sunday.
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PrairieUU Men's Group Forming
We will be starting a special Prairie men's group. We are hoping that members of this group would be willing to get into conversations about what's important in our lives...what's going on that we'd like to get off of our chests...what problems are we facing in our daily lives. The hope is that we can share at a deeper level than just talking about sports, politics, ailments, etc. We need, sometimes, to tell our own stories about our issues, our successes, our failures, and our worries. Guys have emotions, too...and it's healthy to talk about them in a trusting, confidential setting.
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Small-Group Ministries Forming
Small Groups are now in discussion and forming are a men’s group, people of color, Wiccan/Pagan group, environmental group (under the Justice League), and a healthy eating/living group.
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Parker Celebrates Black History Month!
Feb. 23, 2:00 pm (Sun.)
Right after Service Sunday, head on over to the Parker PACE Center for a family-friendly series of celebratory activities as part of the Parker Arts Family Free Day series, starting at 2 p.m. Music, arts and crafts, film (
Akeelah and the Bee
), and food! Featuring an art exhibition and panel discussion “When Will They See Us,” discussing issues facing contemporary Black women artists. Click
here
for more information.
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Colorado Caucus Information
Mar. 3, 2020, Deadline (Tue.)
The time has come for all citizens to fulfill their civic duties in choosing leaders of our representative democracy. All registered voters should have received by mail their ballots for the presidential primary. Follow all directions that accompany the ballots and return the completed ballots by March 3rd. Citizens who are not registered to vote or who do not receive ballots by mail may visit the websites of the County Clerk or the Colorado Secretary of State and learn how to participate in the presidential primary.
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Colorado Caucus Information
Mar. 7, 2020, Various Times (Sat.)
Colorado still uses the precinct caucus process to begin the choice of Democratic and Republican candidates for elected offices, besides the President. This process begins on Saturday, March 7th with Republicans meeting at caucus sites in the morning and Democrats in the afternoon. The caucuses are meetings for those already registered with the major political parties, and participation is how we initiate the choice of candidates for the primary election, which will be held on June 30th, how leaders of precincts are elected, and how voters can have direct input into platforms. To participate a voter must be registered to vote as a Democrat or Republican must know his precinct number and the meeting site, and must show up prior to the starting time. The local political parties are working hard to make sure that voters know how to participate and can answer any of your questions.
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Habitat Interfaith Alliance Fundraiser Concert
Featuring: Rabbi Joe Black
Mar. 14, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Sat.)
Rabbi Joe Black is a nationally recognized musician. He is known for his guitar virtuosity, soaring voice, and lyrics that are at the same time funny, inspirational and thought-provoking. Joe has performed for communities around the world. His recordings and books have received accolades from sources as diverse as The NY Times, Hadassah Magazine, Parents Choice, the American Library Journal and Kid’s First: Coalition for Quality Children’s video. Go here to buy tickets
Brown Paper Tickets.
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New King Soopers Rewards Program Benefits PrairieUU
Hello, Prairie’s Super (King Sooper)Shoppers!
If you haven’t already registered your King Soopers reward card to donate funds to Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church, let’s make it happen this week!
I will be at church on February 23rd and can help answer any questions you might have, and even get you set up! I will also have brand new, shiny King Soopers cards if you want to start fresh with a new card!
(I will be wearing a King Soopers sign and tiara!)
Here’s how it works:
To Use the King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program:
Please visit the appropriate link below..
Once logged into your King Soopers or city market account, you can search for Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church by name or NPO (Non-profit organization) number UC596 and click enroll.
New users will need to create an account that requires some basic information, a valid email address and a loyalty card (your regular King Soopers or City Market card). We don’t always remember the password for this account—if created long ago. If forgotten, hit “forgot password” and you will be sent instructions via email on how to reset your password...Then, you’re almost there!
Once you are in your account, click on “Community Rewards Program” which is where you will select “Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church” (the organizations are listed alphabetically).
If your King Soopers loyalty card is already linked to another non-profit organization, please consider getting another card, and perhaps alternating card use for being able to donate some of your shopping rewards to Prairie as well.
*If you do not have a King Soopers or City Market loyalty card, please get one at the customer service desk at any King Soopers or City Market.
Thank YOU!
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We Look Forward to Hearing From You
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Newsletter & Announcement Contributions
All requests for Weekly News, Sunday Morning Announcements, and Orders of Service are due on Monday at 12 pm.
(PLEASE NOTE: All submissions are subject to editing for content and space.)
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General
Office Hours
Mon-Thur - 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Office Hours - M-Th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Phone/Text: 720-549-0530
Schedule an Appointment via Google
Calendar
Office Hours - M-Th 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Phone/Text - 720-549-0531
Schedule an Appointment via Google
Calendar
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Committee Emails
LifeSpan - Religious Exploration for all ages
Membership - Visitors, becoming a Covenantal member
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Sunday Worship:
Pine Grove Elementary
10450 Stonegate Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
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Mailing Address:
PrairieUU Church
P.O. Box 1684
Parker, CO 80134
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