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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March 1st – Hands of G"O"od
Worship
What does it mean to be the hand’s of G”O”od? No matter your metaphysical belief in a personal, impersonal or even in no god at all, as Unitarian Universalists, we are called to do the work of creating a beloved community. This also means that we are called to move the Arc of the Moral Universal toward justice. Join us as Pastor AJ asks how are we taking action to embody our UU values and create the most beautiful community around us?
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.
Cindy W
is the Hospitality mentor and the
Board of Trustees & Finance
Committee
are the setup-cleanup teams.
Learning Hour
Adult:
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. Each month as part of this conversation we aim to celebrate or highlight an aspect of UUism. This month we will be discussing the Berry Street Essay, “
Our Ministry Begins When We Leave This Place (We CAN do More
)
” by Rev. Donald E. Robinson.
Middle:
To celebrate women’s history month, we’ll host a trivia game centered on women who have changed the world and women who stood up for what’s right.
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Choir Schedule
3/1: Rehearsal - 9:15
3/8: Rehearsal - 9:15
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3/22: No Rehearsal - 9:15
3/29: Rehearsal/Band - 9:15
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Ralph Waldo Mouse Says:
"I really like my neighbor...but his cat, not so much!"
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Beware of Scam Emails
Please note that several people have received scam emails that look like they are from Pastor AJ. They are actually coming from a bogus email address. If you have received any emails from him asking for money, buying gift cards, etc. p
lease do not respond, click on any links or send anything. For more information on how to report these emails to Google
click here.
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Notes from Pastor AJ
You gotta sing when the spirit says sing!
Over the past few months, Paul E, Eric M and I have been working to pull together a vision and core theological understanding of the use of music during Sunday Morning Services. We recognize
that for many of us music is just as inspiring, moving, and meaningful as any meaningful sermon, reading or other elements of the service, therefore we have been working to alter some elements of the music to increase the role of music in the service. Over the past few weeks, we have moved Eric’s physical location to be more centerstage and Paul is taking a more active role as our song leader. The band and the choir are also taking more distinctive roles in the service.
Two weeks ago we started singing our PrairieUU Covenant ~ a suggestion from one of our congregants through the
Suggestion Box
. We will continue singing it every other week on a trial basis. (Please don’t fret Spirit of Life will still be sung on the weeks we speak our Covenant. Starting this coming Sunday our Gathering Music will begin at 9:52 am. We invite you to join us in the Sanctuary for a more extended time with our music team before the service. During this time we encourage you to come into the sanctuary to celebrate and sing or simply listen as our music team blesses our sanctuary with song. As always we would love your
feedback
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In Service,
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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.
Effective March 2nd, all Prairie email accounts will be transitioned from First Initial, Last Name to First Name, Last Initial. For instance, if your login was
MJones@PraireUU.org
you will now log in as
MarkJ@PrairieUU.org
. Emails can be sent to both accounts for a short time, we are asking people to update their emails to this formula as soon as possible. Also, all covenantal members will have accounts activated no later than March 6, 2020, and will receive emails from Google Suite with instructions.
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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New UU: Pathways to Membership
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Pine Grove Elementary School
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Presidential Primary - Vote
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Living Well with Mental Health
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South Metro Fire station 42
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Rock & Roll Dance Party & Karaoke!
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Pine Grove Elementary School
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Committee on Shared Ministry
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Habitat Fundraiser Concert: Rabbi Joe Black
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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.)
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.
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Justice League Meeting
Mar. 8, 1:00 pm (Sun.)
Parker Library, 2nd Floor Conference Rm/
Online
All are welcome to join us. We’ll prepare for Service Sunday, share IDP progress, and so much more! Visit our
website to learn more about our passions and initiatives.
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Committee on Shared Ministry
Mar. 9, 6:30 pm (Mon.)
Parker Library, The Loft
We would like to invite members to share thoughts, concerns, and kudos with us at our monthly meeting. If you have input regarding the Vision of PrairieUU, living in covenant and right relations, or overall ministerial concerns. All are welcome to join us for the 1st 30 minutes of our meeting after which we will enter a closed meeting session to discuss matters that respect member's concerns etc in confidence.
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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 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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Presidential Primary Election
Mar. 3, 2020, 7:00 pm (Tue.)
Presidential Primary Election.
VOTE!!
If you have not mailed in your ballot, be sure to drop by the polls well before 7 pm closing time. For more information regarding Douglas County, visit
election information
.
For more information re Arapahoe County, visit
Arapahoe Votes.
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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.)
Tickets: $25
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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