Our Mission:
“We gather as a welcoming, caring community to nurture mind and spirit, celebrate diversity, and work for justice.”
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Sunday Morning Experience
Join us for Worship Online at 10:30 am
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Sunday Worship -
The Heresy of Unitarianism
Sunday, May 2, 10:30 am
Please join us for our Sunday service as we talk about The Heresy of Unitarianism. In May, we are exploring our monthly theme, Story.
Join us for Conversation:
Beginning at 10:15 via Google Meet. This will be our space to chat and socialize before and during the service. We will also share Candles of Community immediately following the service in this same meet.
Stay with us after the service:
There will be conversation via the same Google Meet after the service and Candles of Community for coffee hour and fellowship.
Watch the Worship Service:
Our Sunday morning service will be available live
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Sunday, May 2, 9:30 am
Kids (and their grown-ups), join us this Sunday for our K-5 religious education program! All through the month of May, we will be exploring the theme of Story. Our Soul Matters curriculum is specifically designed to keep kids engaged and curious over an online platform. So come along for stories, activities, and fun!
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Sunday, May 2, 11:45 am
Welcome to our Middle and Senior High Youth from our PrairieUU and the local community to gather together. Join us for conversation, spiritual growth, and social activities.
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New UU - Adult LifeSpan
Sunday, May 2, 11:45 am
Please join us for the New UU discussion.
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Ralph Waldo Mouse Says:
"Tell your stories in ways that respect other people's stories."
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What You Missed:
If you missed Worship over the last few weeks, you are invited to visit our Facebook page, YouTube or on our website to view our services.
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Beloved Prairie Community,
Candles of Community is one of our most sacred and cherished rituals. To be held in one another's hearts deepens the comfort and celebrations we feel both individually and collectively. We want to let you all know that Prairie's Board of Trustees will be discussing policy regarding how we share Candles in written format with members of our larger community. They will be discussing a potential policy at their meeting on April 21st and presenting policy considerations to the congregation during our Congregational Meeting on May 30th. Until then, we will be suspending sending out the regular weekly candles email. Please consider sharing what candles means to you with Prairie's Leadership and participate in upcoming discussion.
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Douglas County Healthy Youth Coalition (DCHYC)
Hey everyone- in case you missed it, Prairie has recently partnered with the Douglas County Healthy Youth Coalition. They are focusing on building partnerships with the faith community and need our help. I have compiled a list of Faith Organizations and have started filling in some basic contact information. We need to contact these churches and fill in the information ASAP in an effort to let them know about an upcoming event on May 5th. Even making a few calls would be EXTREMELY helpful! I've attached a possible script. Please let me know if you have any questions. And thanks in advance!!!
Link to Faith Organization List:
Melissa
(720) 471-0853
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Douglas County Healthy Youth Coalition (DCHYC) - Webinar
Community members and Partners,
The Douglas County Healthy Youth Coalition (DCHYC) is excited to announce our upcoming webinar! On the evening of May 5th 2021, 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Registration link
How To Have Hard Conversations and Create Inclusive Communities.
How do we make an inclusive community where everyone feels a sense of belonging? How can we have honest conversations about discrimination, bias and bigotry that brings us closer as a community? How do we integrate the principles of dignity with members of our community, as well as further anti-discrimination work? While this topic for many can be uncomfortable, it is efforts like these that build our capacity to be a place of dignity for all. This is a solution focused learning opportunity and is not geared toward shaming dominant cultures or races.
Increased knowledge and skills to support school and community’s efforts to promote diversity and equity by covering the following topics:
- Bridge understanding about forms of discrimination/bias so that various community constituents feel heard and acknowledged
- Support anti-discrimination and inclusivity in all expressions of sexual orientation
- Facilitate conversations by defining the difference between a curious question that brings people of different experiences and opinions together, rather than a question that reinforces bias and alienation between individuals in our community
- Develop parents’ and other trusted adults’ skills to contribute to a culture of dignity in schools and the community
We intend to provide ongoing learning opportunities like this one over the coming months and years that focus on building the knowledge, skills and abilities of our families, trusted adults and our youth.
We will be working collaboratively with our members and organizational stakeholders; Tri-County Health Department, Mental Health professionals, Douglas County School District Health Wellness and Prevention (HWP) and Counseling department teams, Douglas County Mental Health Initiative, Faith community and countless others to deliver valuable ongoing learning opportunities that focus on health and well-being topics.
If you would like to learn more, follow us on Twitter@DougCoPrevent, Instagram @DCHYC, Facebook or sign up to receive our monthly newsletter through our website: dchyc.org
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Habitat for Humanity Build Days are Back!
As part of our affiliation with Habitat Interfaith Alliance, Prairie UU has secured TWO build days this summer. August 21 is our official day (there are 5 slots) plus we were able to get 4 slots on June 5. Due to Covid protocols we won't all be building together, but these extra slots will give more people a chance to participate in this rewarding activity.
7:45 am- 3:30 pm
Minimum age is 16 years old.
Questions? Never built before? Call either of Prairie's liaisons to HIA for more info: Deena 303.809.0661 or Jim 720.320.1636
Deena will be leading the Prairie contingent on June 5, and Jim will head the team on Aug. 21
Note: please allow Prairie members first dibs. Beginning May 1 if there are still openings, spouses and friends of Prairie are welcome to sign up.
To sign up to build on June 5, click here:
(Since this isn't our official day, we will not be able to see who's registered. Please let Deena know if you sign up for June 5 and she'll coordinate carpooling.)
To sign up to build on August 21, click here:
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Reading Material
Need some reading material to get you through these next few months? Want to educate yourself on anti-racism and white privilege? Check out the new Justice League reading list here.
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The Justice League needs YOU!
With the pandemic continuing to impact unemployment, eviction rates, and homelessness, our community needs information on rights and resources. We’re creating an informational flyer to be distributed at apartment complexes and need volunteers to help distribute. If you are able to help, please contact Kim or Melissa.
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If you are looking for more racial justice information see the following:
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Hello Fellow Shoppers - Sign up for Scrip NOW!
Shop with Scrip’s gift card program makes earning money for PrairieUU easy! You buy full value gift cards, and the retailers give a rebate of 2-20% back to PrairieUU.
With over 250 brands that offer gift cards, that can be sent right to your email INBOX or right to your home, this is a great way to purchase gifts for others, staying out of stores completely! Click here to sign up!
PrairieUU's Enrollment Code: 86B6427674556
Sincerely,
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Carpet Cleaning Proceeds Go to PrairieUU’s Duke Scholarship Fund
Long-term PrairieUU member Kimberly Pratt has graciously offered her company’s carpet cleaning services and will donate 100% of carpet cleaning proceeds to PrairieUU’s Duke Scholarship Fund in memory of Alan Duke. Here is how you can get your carpets cleaned and also help fund scholarships for high school summer camp and other PrairieUU youth outings. Phone Kimberly at (303) 718-3959, mention you are with Prairie, and set up a carpet cleaning appointment. After your carpets are cleaned, Kimberly will give you an invoice. Simply cut and send a check to Prairie specifying “Duke Scholarship Fund”, or go to the Prairie website and make a donation for the amount of the invoice.
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Support PrairieUU - Amazon Smile
If you shop on Amazon, please remember to use the special link and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchases to PrairieUU! This is through the Amazon Smile program. http://ow.ly/8zJi50BOssx
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Support PrairieUU - King Soopers Rewards Program
Our assigned Non-Profit Organization (NPO) number is UC596.
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Core Team
Monday, April 26, 6:30 PM
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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Tech Talk
Tuesday, April 27, 4:00 PM
During this time that we may not be able to get out and be with our family and friends, communications via Video Conferencing, and social media are needed more than ever. If you have a question or can you help someone else with Tech? Computers, Phones and Tablets? During this hour we work through getting you up and running to be in better communications with our PrairieUU community and your other personal networks.
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MUUved to Action
Tuesday, April 27, 6:30 PM
MUUved to Action is a sub-group of our Justice League that meets weekly as a result of being called by our BIPOC community and members to "not sleep through the revolution". We are joined by other Denver Metro UUs and community members. We currently meet virtually on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8 via Google Meet. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Kim M.
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PrairieUU Men's Group
Wednesday, April 28, 6:30 pm
The Prairie Men's Group meets monthly online on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Topics vary from month to month. Check the Prairie website calendar to join the discussion.
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Wednesday, April 28, 6:30 PM
This is space for Middle/Senior High Youth and 20something Young Adults from our PrairieUU and local community to gather together. Join us for conversation, spiritual growth, and social activities.
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play.
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Healthy Living Small Group
Friday, April 30, 1:00 pm
Join Pastor AJ and others in our community as we engage in a healthy(ier) living time together. We will meet once a week to share ideas, recipes, what works and what doesn’t about exercise. This will be a time to connect Mind, Body and Soul. If you are interested, please join Pastor AJ’s Facebook group UU Healthy Living. Finally, Pastor AJ is also joining Weightwatchers and is inviting you to join with him. If you are interested, there are a couple of special promos that are now running but end tonight. For more information, check with Pastor AJ or sign up with Weightwatchers directly.
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Widening the Circle
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 PM
Join the Board, COSM and Justice League to Discuss Widening the Circle of Concern: Living Our Values in the World.
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Living Well With Mental Health Issues
Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 PM
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm to share and learn more about Living Well with Mental Health Issues. Join us on Zoom: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/96366722455
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Wednesday, May 5, 6:30 PM
This is space for Middle/Senior High Youth and 20something Young Adults from our PrairieUU and local community to gather together. Join us for conversation, spiritual growth, and social activities.
Please join us on Wednesday, May 5 to view: Toy Story
A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's room.
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LifeSpan Meeting
Thursday, May 6, 5:30 pm
Join us on the first Thursday of each month as we engage in planning education for all ages at PrairieUU.
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Healthy Living Small Group
Friday, May 7, 1:00 pm
Join Pastor AJ and others in our community as we engage in a healthy(ier) living time together. We will meet once a week to share ideas, recipes, what works and what doesn’t about exercise. This will be a time to connect Mind, Body and Soul. If you are interested, please join Pastor AJ’s Facebook group UU Healthy Living. Finally, Pastor AJ is also joining Weightwatchers and is inviting you to join with him. If you are interested, there are a couple of special promos that are now running but end tonight. For more information, check with Pastor AJ or sign up with Weightwatchers directly.
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Community
Information and Resources
If you have other community resources that we should share, please let us know.
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Bill's Be-Cyber-Safe Box - Episode 9
Bill’s Be-Cyber-Safe Box, Episode #9. What to do if you think you may have a virus?
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The above message on your computer screen could ruin your day. Calling the toll-free number could make your day even worse. It’s best to find out BEFORE this happens the best action to take, since you may not be thinking clearly when you panic.
Another option would be to take your computer to an authorized service provider like Jack-be-Click ™ (https://www.jackbeclick.com) and let the professionals remove the offending virus.
The next episode will describe the best ways to avoid getting a virus on your computer.
You can get help with Prairie related tech issues by joining “Tech Talk” on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. with Rhonda. Check the church calendar for connection details using Google Meet. © 4/26/21
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Boosting Vaccine Confidence in Minority Populations
From Vivian L, important information from the American Nurses Association. Click here to read more. |
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Hi Prairie! Here is the latest Masking ORDER for the Denver/Metro area (and Tri-County Health Department), as of April 5th:
The link to the full order:
Here are the take-aways:
ORDER
A. Pursuant to the statutory authority granted to the Executive Director/Public Health Director of TCHD, and at the authorization and direction of the TCHD Board of Health, the following is ordered:
1. Each person over ten (10) years old, when in Adams, Arapahoe, or Douglas County, must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when entering or within any Public Indoor Spaces. For the purposes of this Order, Public Indoor Space means any enclosed indoor area that is publicly or privately owned, managed, or operated, to which individuals have access by right or by invitation, expressed or implied, and that is accessible to the public, serves as a place of employment, or is an entity providing services. Public Indoor Space does not mean a person’s residence, including a room in a motel or hotel or a residential room for students at an educational facility.
2. To protect workers, customers, and the community, owners, operators, and managers of any indoor public space, and those authorized on their behalf, shall deny admittance or service and require the removal of any individual who fails to wear a medical or non-medical face covering as required by this Order.
3. Owners, operators, or managers of the businesses, services, and locations that constitute a public indoor space, and those authorized on their behalf, must post signs at entrance(s) instructing individuals of their legal obligation under this Order to wear a face covering when entering or within the business, service, or location.
4. Parents or custodians or caregivers are strongly encouraged to have their children between two (2) and ten (10) years old wear a face covering in accordance with CDC guidelines. Parents and custodians and caregivers must supervise use of face coverings by children to avoid misuse or unsafe conditions.
5. Face coverings are not a replacement for adhering to social distancing and other public health protocols with respect to COVID-19. All individuals must continue to maintain 6 feet or more of distance from other people, wash hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and stay home when sick. Face coverings should be worn regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status except in settings designated as not needing such by CDC guidance.
B. The following individuals are exempt from the requirements of this Order:
1. Individuals ten (10) years old and younger; and
2. Individuals who cannot medically tolerate a face covering.
C. Individuals performing the following activities are exempt from the requirements of this Order while the activity is being performed:
1. Individuals who are hearing impaired or otherwise disabled or who are communicating with someone who is hearing impaired or otherwise disabled and where the ability to see the mouth is essential to communication;
2. Individuals who are seated at a food service establishment;
3. Individuals who are exercising alone or with others from the individual’s household and a face covering would interfere with the activity;
4. Individuals who are receiving a personal service where the temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service;
5. Individuals who enter a business or receive services and are asked to temporarily remove a face covering for identification purposes;
6. Individuals who are actively engaged in a public safety role, such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, or emergency medical personnel;
7. Individuals who are officiating or participating in a life rite or religious service where the temporary removal of a face covering is necessary to complete or participate in the life rite or religious service; 8. Individuals who are giving a speech for broadcast or an audience; 9. Individuals who are alone in a room.
Colorado extends vaccine availability to everyone age 16 and above The state is now in Phase 2 of the vaccine distribution plan, which allows vaccination for everyone in the general public age 16 and over. Everyone in the previous phases remain eligible, and vaccine providers may prioritize by age, depending on their supply. The state has launched six community vaccination sites across the state to help with vaccine administration and access. Find a vaccine provider near you. The best next step is to sign up on a waitlist at a vaccine clinic or provider near you. You can use the Colorado COVID-19 Vaccine Spotter to find vaccine appointment openings at pharmacies, updated every minute. The vaccine is free and no identification is required. The more people who get vaccinated against COVID-19, the sooner we can get back to enjoying time with our loved ones and helping our businesses recover. If you or someone you know has questions, please contact our call center at 303-220-9200, email us at email callcenter@tchd.org or visit our vaccine webpage. The state’s toll-free COVID-19 vaccine hotline number is also available 24 hours per day every day to answer questions in multiple languages at 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).
If you have questions about these orders, or any other COVID-19 related inquiries, or vaccinations, please call Tri-County Health Department, call center at: 303-220-9200
Option 2, Option 1
Thank you! Stay well, stay safe, and stay smiling
~Calisse
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UUA Pacific Western Regions - May 2021
The leading article is 'On the Other Side of the Chauvin Trial Verdict It starts: Finally, we’re on the other side of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. After almost of year of protests and speculations, the jury ruled that the former Minneapolis police officer was guilty on all counts in the murder of George Floyd.
Read more by clicking here.
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UUA General Assembly
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to have voting delegates
The UUA Board of Trustees has passed a resolution making the 2021 UUA General Assembly a 100% virtual event. Let’s reach record-breaking attendance June 23-27, 2021!
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COVID Assistance Funds and Resources |
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Arapahoe County Rent and Mortgage assistance for Covid related loss of income, click here for more information.
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Douglas County is offering Covid-19 assistance funds to individuals and families. Please click here for more information.
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City of Aurora Covid-19 resources please click here for more information.
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Parker Covid-19 information and resources - please click here for more information.
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Newsletter & Announcement Contributions
All requests for the Monday newsletter and Orders of Service are due on Wednesday at 12 pm. (PLEASE NOTE: All submissions are subject to editing for content and space.)
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Office Hours - M-Th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Phone/Text: 720-549-0530
Schedule an Appointment via Google Calendar
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General Office Hours
Mon-Thur - 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Office Hours - M-Th 11:00 am – 4:00 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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Mailing Address:
PrairieUU Church
P.O. Box 1684
Parker, CO 80134
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