Basic Needs social justice team is sponsoring a food drive for the Food Bank. Bring items to the service on Sunday November 11th. Most needed items: mac and cheese, pasta and sauce, pancake mix and syrup, baking mixes.
Piano moving help needed:
After the service at 11:00, Ron and Marilyn Garst need help from 3 strong folks to move the piano to center stage for the recital on November 16th. Thanks in advance.
The next recital is
Friday November 16th 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary and will feature the
Four Corners Piano Quartet (violin, viola, cello and piano) in works from three centuries by Mozart, Turina and Mendelssohn. For information about the artists and to purchase tickets
PURCHASE TICKETS.
UU members are invited to visit Mancos United Methodist Church
Saturday November 10th 3:00 pm to celebrate the Day of The Dead and 500 days for Rosa in Sanctuary. Rosa is creating an altar and you can contribute remembrances.
Supporting LGBTQ Community
Living the Rainbow: Stories of Coming Out & Transition
November 16th & 17th 7:00 pm Durango Arts Center. Performances by local artists telling their personal stories. UUFD is one of the sponsors.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Save the date: Sunday November 18th 5:00 pm (corrected time) in Sanctuary. Community service of remembrance co-hosted by UUFD & 4STAR (4 Corners Support for Transgender people, Allies & Relatives).
CUUPS is giving a presentation on Wicca 101 on Thursday November 15th 6:30 pm in Bowman Hall. We look forward to seeing you there.
UUFD will be hosting Thanksgiving for all UU members, friends and families.
We will gather in Bowman Hall on T
hursday, November 22nd 3:00 pm. Come celebrate in gratitude for out bounty and many blessings. If you know of someone who will be alone that day, please invite them. As soon as we have an approximate head count, there will be a sign-up sheet for the various traditional and non-traditional food items so be thinking of what you are able to contribute to the feast. Please RSVP
EMAIL MARILYN or 970/749-4143.
The October collection for
Real History of the Americas was $727, for a two-month total of
$1,738. Thank you for honoring indigenous people by helping with education work in our community about their history.
Needham Elementary
Your generous donations of $1,211.75 to date are helping regular and special education students. Look at the poster at the SRJ table to see items we've funded! Next priority is flexible seating for students with behavioral needs.
HOLIDAY MARKET COLLECTION
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. The annual Children's Holiday Market is accepting gently-used items. Children and youth shop for and wrap gifts for loved ones at no cost. Jewelry, housewares, tools, clothes, books accepted.
Leadership Experience 2019
Pacific West Region's new hybrid in-person/online leadership development program beginning in January 2019 with a weekend retreat in Albuquerque.
MORE INFO
Contact Allison Andersen
EMAIL ALLISON
Calling all UUFD Artists and aspiring artists at any level or media.
We meet every Friday 9:00 am-12 pm in Bowman Hall. This is not a class, but we may have the occasional lesson from a local artist. RSVP is required -
EMAIL ALINE
if you wish to be added to the list and receive notifications.
New United Nations-sponsored report on global warming calls for unprecedented action to save our planet. How can we participate? If you are ready to help create a UUFD Environmental Justice Team,
EMAIL BONNIE.
Interested in joining UUFD?
Talk with someone at the Welcome podium on Sunday about a Path to Membership folder.
THE BASIC NEEDS TEAM needs your help at the Manna Soup Kitchen.
Volunteers needed to prepare & serve lunch on the 4th Tuesday &
4th Friday
of each month 9:00 am-12:30 pm. Also, volunteers are needed to pick up from Walmart on Tuesday 10:30 am & Friday 9:30 am at north and south City Markets to transport to Manna.
EMAIL MARILYN.
Sunday Coffee Teams
Looking for a way to get to know others and to be of service? Hospitality's Sunday Coffee Teams would love your help. You can sign up on Sundays during coffee hour or
EMAIL ILONA.
Available for UUFD services at Needham Elementary School. Leave a close-up space for visitors and enjoy a healthy walk.
Deadline for Announcements
UUFD e-announcements & bulletin deadline is Tuesday 12:00 pm for the following Friday & Sunday. 40 words or less with contact info.
EMAIL JEANNE.
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L I F E S P A N F A I T H F O R M A T I O N
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Children's Classes (Age Specific)
Children meet in a supportive, fun, and open environment to engage in faith exploration through art, games, writing, play, and pondering.
Infant and Toddler Nursery Class
Enjoy snacks and playtime in a friendly environment.
Two Youth Groups (Middle School & High School)
We continue to explore faith and philosophy, empower individuals and inspire through deep discussion, play and service work. Contact EMAIL LISA
Adults
Educational, social, and spiritual practice opportunities for adults abound here at UUFD. See the calendar for a complete listing, or contact Lisa at
EMAIL LISA
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F E A T U R E D G R O U P
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Outdoor Adventures Group
Join us for hiking, biking, camping, Nordic skiing, alpine skiing, and snowshoeing
To see a full listing of all our Ongoing Classes & Groups, visit our Website and click on Connection and Affinity Groups.
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information, UUFD policies, or to make a request to use UUFD facilities for an event, please see our
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S T A F F A N D O F F I C E H O U R S
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Rev. Katie Kandarian-Morris, Minister, T/Th 9 am-2 pm & Wed by appointment
Jeanne MacKenzie, Office Administrator,
T, W, Th 9 am-3 pm
Marilyn Garst
, Music Director - by appointment only
Kerry Ginger, Choir Director - by appointment only
Kathy Olinger, Choir Accompanist
Lawrence Nass, Accompanist - by appointment only
Lisa McCorry
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Lifespan Faith Formation -
Tues. 10 am -3 pm & Thur. 9 am-3 pm
Tricia Bayless, Finance Clerk
Shannon Beaver, Congregational Life Coordinator
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