Overflow Parking on Sundays
Available for UUFD services at
Needham Elementary School. Leave a close-up space for visitors and enjoy a healthy walk.
UUFD 4th Wednesday Youth Night
Dinner is included. This is a recurring event for high school youth. Open to the community. Building an inclusive, non-judgmental group. Next gathering Wednesday February 27th 6:00-8:00 pm in Bowman Hall. RSVP EMAIL LISA
DAYS FOR GIRLS WORK SESSION
Wednesday February 27th 1-4pm in Bowman Hall. Create sustainable feminine hygiene kits for school girls in rural Zimbabwe. Sewing and non-sewing tasks available. Sign-up after worship service at Social Responsibility and Justice table, or EMAIL TERESA
Common Threads
meets first Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 pm
A fiber crafts and fellowship group for knitters, crochet-ers, etc. Beginners welcome!
March 6th in the Administrative Conference room above Bowman Hall. For more info, contact
EMAIL ELIZABETH
LOVE IN ACTION is this year's Stewardship Campaign theme.
Have you picked up your packet yet? Pledge cards will be handed out and collected on Celebration Sunday March 17th followed by a Finger Food Potluck after the service: A-F main dishes; G-M dessert bars/cookies; N-R side dishes; S-Z fruits and/or vegetables.
For info
EMAIL SHERYL
Share the Plate
The February collection for recipient Café au Play was $753.67 for a two month total of $1,231.39. Our contributions enable families with young children to receive care and connect with the community.
Needham Elementary
We continue to collect donations for Needham with dollars going toward individual student needs for winter clothing, school supplies, activity fees etc. Drop donations in the school box on the SRJ table.
Support Thrive!
Page 141 of the Local First coupon book has a
coupon from the Payroll Department. Tear it out, select Thrive! and
drop it off at Maria's or the Local First office by March 1st and the Payroll Department will donate $5 to Thrive!
The Caring Team
is sponsoring a Hospice and End of Life Series
Series by fellow Unitarian Universalist & Mercy Hospice Chaplain
Beth Patterson. Psych/Social/Spiritual aspects of end of life care
February 28th and How to help someone you love who is dying
March 14th. All classes in Sanctuary
1:00-2:30 pm. More info
EMAIL CARING TEAM
Diversity Dialogue
Annual Community Event
FLC Union Ballroom February 23rd 9:00-3:00. UUFD co-sponsors with FLC, Durango High School, City of Durango Community Relations Commission. Free, open to public. Lunch provided. Register by February 15th EMAIL LAUREN
Women of Resolution Documentary Film
sponsored by UUFD Immigration Team and Friends Meeting Friday March 1st 7:00 pm in Sanctuary. Features four Colorado women in sanctuary churches. Open to public. Donations to help Rosa Sabido accepted.
Mindfulness Meditation
Beginning in April. No prior experience necessary. Ages 9-99. Have you ever wanted tools to calm your nervous system and reduce incessant thinking? Drop in anytime.
1st Weds 8:00 am easy stretching, 8:15-9:00 am sitting + walking meditation in Columbine House Children's Chapel.
2nd Weds 5:00 pm easy stretching, 5:15-6:00 pm sitting + walking meditation in Columbine House downstairs.
For info contact Suzanne
EMAIL SUZANNE
Common Read Discussion and Reflection
Sunday April 7th 12:30-2:30 pm in Columbine House. Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and the Environment. Purchase the book online at BOOK INFO or buy copy at Social Justice table.
RSVP
The Unitarian/Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)
UUSC supports human rights and social justice issues around the world. The 35 members and 4 attenders of UUFD provided $1,518 in the 2018 "Guest at the Table" campaign. You can continue supporting the UUSC with a monthly contribution. Go to www.uusc.org to start your regular gift. Info Richard Butler EMAIL RICHARD
If you or anyone you know could use assistance with transportation, meals, community resources, a visit or card please contact The Caring Team at EMAIL CARING TEAM
New Tai Chi Class on Thursdays 11:00 am-12:00 pm in Bowman Hall
Tai Chi is sometimes referred to as "moving meditation." It is helpful for joint mobility, balance, bone strength and stress relief. The. group is suitable for beginners or intermediate practitioners. No special clothing or equipment is required and drop-ins are welcome. For more info
EMAIL JUDY
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.
Interested in joining UUFD?
Talk with someone at the
Welcome podium on Sunday for a
Becoming a Member brochure.
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
Social Justice Teams
Ever wondered how we do our social justice work? Stop by the SRJ table to see a chart showing the teams doing good work in our community.
Every team welcomes new members to help achieve our mission.
Sunday Coffee Wranglers
Are you looking for a way to become more involved with UUFD? Serving Sunday coffee once a month entails only a three-hour commitment--it's fun, you meet new people, and we never have meetings! What better way to start or continue your service at UUFD. Interested?
EMAIL ILONA
Calendar Scheduling
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f your Committee, Team or Group is looking to reserve a space for a UUFD meeting/event for 2019, please consider reserving the space soon. First check Calendar to make sure space is available on CALENDAR,
EMAIL JEANNE
and give the following info:
name of Member in charge, location, date, start and end time of the meeting/event - 30 minutes before and after will be added for set up and clean up.
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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CUUPS
(Covenant of Unitarian
Universalist Pagans)
All are welcome for seasonal celebrations and to explore study topics. CUUPS meets two Thursdays a month from 6:30-8:30 pm in Bowman Hall
(check calendar)
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
facility use request page
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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
, Classical Pianist & Artistic Director Recital Series
Kerry Ginger, Choir Director - by appointment only
Kathy Olinger, Choir Accompanist
Lawrence Nass, Contemporary Pianist
Lisa McCorry
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Faith Formation Director -
Tues. 10 am -3 pm & Thur. 9 am-3 pm
Tricia Bayless, Finance Clerk
Shannon Beaver, Congregational Life Coordinator
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[email protected] | (970) 247-1004
419 San Juan Drive I Durango, Colorado 81301
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