Sunday Morning, Jan. 9th

OLLI South is officially using Columbine United Church as their new site starting Spring semester! (Renting classrooms in our basement)

What is OLLI?

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver (OLLI at DU) is an adult learning membership program designed for inquiring adults, age 50 and "better," who wish to pursue lifelong learning in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere. Thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, OLLI at DU joins a network of more than 120 institutes across the U.S. that are helping older learners find personal fulfillment.

More info to come on how to enroll this spring!

The Council is inviting you to participate in a Congregational Conversation. There are several issues regarding our renovation that we would like to share with you. We all are enjoying our beautiful new facilities and there are remaining issues that we need to address. This is not a formal meeting as no votes will be taken. Instead we will hear from Rev. Jill VanderWal on the building status and Terri Townsend on our financial picture. We’ll brainstorm some solutions that will be passed onto the Council. Come join us either after first or second service, 9:30am and 11:30am.

I look forward to seeing you there,

Pastor Steve

CUC has supported Network Coffee House in lots of ways including a commercial coffee brewer, warm clothing, toiletries and routine financial assistance. With the current state of affairs (supply chain and inflation) Network would like some further help with suppling coffee beans. CUC has designated January 16th as Coffee Bean Sunday. If you can help we would like the congregation to donate bags of quality caffeinated coffee “beans”. Network will go through 3-4 bags each shift so they prefer just plain beans. We appreciate your help. Contact Wally Bensman (303) 989-1737, wallysrepair@gmail.com for further information.

Thank you for your generosity and partnership in supporting those in

need in our community

We get to share 50% of our Christmas Eve offering, which came to

$1,578, with 2nd Wind Fund- preventing teen suicide,

Family Promise and Jeffco Serving Kids ($526 each).

It's not too early to talk about and share the opportunities of free IMPACT classes starting January 13th. Consider planting the seeds for those you know could benefit from the life-changing community of IMPACT.

No Cost, Free Dinner and Childcare

HERE ARE THE LIFE-CHANGING CLASSES THAT WE ARE OFFERING STARTING JANUARY 13TH, 2022:

Are you ready to start living the life you’ve stopped dreaming about? This life changing class evaluates the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual areas of your life; building on the foundation that God has created us with intrinsic worth and unique potential. It’s personal and specific for each participant as you use the AP Dream Tool to set and achieve goals and steps to live out your God-given potential.

Do you know when to say YES and how to say NO in difficult relationship situations? Just as homeowners set physical property lines around their land, we need to set mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries for our lives to help us distinguish what is our responsibility and what is not. This class presents a biblical view of boundaries: what they are, what they protect, how they are developed, how they are injured, how to repair them, and how to use them.

Do you know God’s purpose for your money? Come discover it with us! This course is designed for people who: Are just starting to manage money well. ~Don’t have a lot of extra money to spare. ~Desire to overcome financial obstacles. ~Want to save more and pay off debt.

Do you desire mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness? Under the guidance of trained facilitators, group members meet in a setting that emphasizes safety and respect while exploring biblical truths about hope in the midst of suffering.