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“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 a Picnic in the Park at 10:00 am
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Sunday Worship - Picnic in the Park
Sunday, July 4th
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NOTE: 10:00 am
Hello PLAYFUL PICNIC-ers of PRAIRIE! It should be a PERFECT day for a PICNIC in a PARK! So, PLEASE PUT on your calendars Sunday, July 4th for the first in-person gathering for Prairie since B.C. (Before-COVID).
Festivities will start at 10:00am, in a park TBD (not too far from Lincoln/Jordan Road). We encourage you to bring lawn chairs, your own favorite picnic eats; there will be tables available to enjoy your "BYOB/FOOD", fun and friends. We will try to wrap up by 1pm, but come, and stay as you can.
There will be "Swag" from Prairie's "Coffee Shop" such as Ralph Waldo Mouses (Mice), Tee-Shirts, masks, and more!
Loopie the Clown will be giving a sermon entitled "The Gospel According To Loopie," that you won't want to miss. This will be followed-up with some parachute games, lots of music and fun sing-alongs, and--you've always wanted to learn how--to make juggling balls AND juggling!
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Ralph Waldo Mouse Says:
"People do not quit playing because they grow old. They grow old because they quit playing."
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The Board is pleased to announce our Search Team for a new 50% minister.
Janet Stevens, Chair, Chair of Board Personnel Committee
Margaret DeLeon, COSM representative
Jan Cruz, COSM representative
Kyra Stovejev, Congregational Representative
John Kelty, Congregational Representative
Timothy Bishop, Congregational Representative
They will soon be seeking Congregational input and advice. Watch for information in the newsletter.
In Covenant,
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Widening the Circle Update
Please note that the monthly discussions about Widening the Circle on the first Tuesdays of the month will not be held in July and August. Watch for information about these important discussions returning in the Fall.
If you want to read the report in preparation for future discussions, contact Vivianl@prairieuu.org. Vivian has the PrairieUU copy sent by the UUA.
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PrairieUU Sponsors AWTN Lunch on July 6!
Aurora Warms the Night is not quite ready for in-person events, so like last year, instead of literally hosting a summer picnic for AWTN clients, we will sponsor lunch for our community members experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
If you are able, please contribute to this event by going to our Give page online and selecting “Give to Aurora Warms the Night” from the drop-down menu no later than JULY 4th!! Click here to donate.
If you have a different way to support this lunch, please contact the Justice League by clicking here and we will be in touch!
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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. The June 5 build date is now full. Thank you to the four Prairie volunteers who will be helping build a Habitat home that day!
There are still two open slots for the August 21 build day.
To sign up to build on August 21, click here.
7:45 am- 3:30 pm
Minimum age is 16 years old.
Prairie members, spouses and friends of Prairie are all welcome to sign up.
Questions? Never built before? Call either of Prairie's liaisons to HIA for more info: Deena 303.809.0661 or Jim 720.320.1636
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Justice League and M2A take a summer break!
Please note that the Justice League and M2A will not be meeting over the summer UNLESS something happens in our community and/or our world that “MUUves” you to action, in which case, please reach out to Kim M. to call an impromptu M2A meeting.
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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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If you are looking for more racial justice information see the following:
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Colorado UU's for Racial Justice - click here
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The UUA - click here
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Bill's Be-Cyber-Safe Box - Episode 17
Final Summary
In previous episodes of this little box we looked at some precautions that can be taken to reduce risk when using computers and other smart devices. Let’s review as we end this series.
We discussed being suspicious of all unsolicited notices and warnings. And never clicking on a link that might bring you a virus or malware. Using secure passwords and changing them often helps protect your devices from prying eyes.
Backing up your valuable data to an external device and not keeping it connected to the internet is a protection used by the pros. Most of us are not a valuable target for professional hackers. This means our odds of being targeted are small. And also that we may only need to protect a small portion of our files – bank and credit information, for example. These can be encrypted using your operating system or applications. Just don’t lose your password for encrypted files, since that would lock you out of your own data!
Protecting your household valuables means locking your doors or putting really critical things in a bank safe deposit box. The equivalent with computers means using secure settings (WPA2) on your router and the latest firmware update. Don’t use original passwords that are printed on the router – change them. See Episode #13 for details here. Let’s all stay cyber safe!
This is the final episode of this series. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. My email is bairdwe@comcast.net.
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. © 6/28/21
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PrairieUU High School Summer Camp 2021... |
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Prairie High School Summer Camp 2021
As mentioned last week, a great time was had at Prairie's Youth Camp this summer. See for yourself here. Already looking forward to continuing this tradition again next year for incoming High School Freshman through outgoing Seniors. So much fun had and memories made. Deep gratitude to the leadership of Joe Francis making it happen!
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Tech Talk
Tuesday, June 29, 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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Community
Information and Resources
If you have other community resources that we should share, please let us know.
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Time for some fun with fellow members!
These auction items still have some spaces available. The cost goes to Prairie UU's operating budget.
Salmon dinner
Enjoy a wonderful Salmon dinner, with appetizers, wine and dessert (all gluten free) on Janet S. and John's lovely patio. Saturday, July 10 at 6:00 pm. There are currently 3 openings. Cost $40 per person. Contact JanetS@Prairieuu.org if interested.
Guided Hike in Castlewood Canyon
Explore beautiful Castlewood Canyon State Park in Castle Rock with Janet S. Hike will be 3-4 miles with some up and down. Cherry creek runs through the Canyon and there are great mountain views. Includes entrance fee to Park and snacks. Saturday, July 17th at 8:30 am. There are currently 6 openings. Cost is $25. Contact JanetS@PrairieUU.org
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Tuesday Night Book Group
My Dear Prairie Family,
What a time we have been struggling through together. I don't know about you, but I'm feeling breathless from it all. I need some healing and some hope and remembered Valarie Kaur's book: See No Stranger: A Memoir & Manifesto of Revolutionary Love. “This book is for anyone who feels breathless. Maybe moving through this world, in your body, is enough to make you feel constriction in your chest… Your breathlessness is a sign of your bravery. It means you are awake to what’s happening right now: The World is in transition.” She goes on to describe her philosophy of Revolutionary Love as “the choice to enter into wonder and labor for others, for opponents, and for ourselves in order to transform the world around us." Join me and let's read it together beside and holding each other. Valarie literally provides a compass to guide us. She has many opportunities to deepen our learning as well.
We will meet Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8 starting July 6th with both an in-person and a virtual option. See the Full Schedule here. Plan to spend an hour prior to get-togethers reading and reflecting. We will be using a Reader's Guide recommended by Valarie's Revolutionary Love Project. I hope you will attend and participate as you are able. Please sign-up here!
In addition to supporting Prairie with your heart, you can purchase the book and support Prairie financially at the same time. Learn how here. Let Calisse help you set up Amazon Smile and the very profitable Shop with Scrips Program to purchase your book through Amazon and benefit Prairie by doing what you would be doing anyway! As you well know, every little bit helps! Please contact Calisse for help. She'll talk you through or even come visit you in-person to make it happen!
We invite all of our Prairie members and friends to join us. Please contact Melissa with any questions.
Pastoral Care Team
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Annual Autumn Auction Antics: Committee Members Needed!
We’re starting to plan for the auction!! Committee members are needed, including a co-chair!! Don’t be shy – the more people who organize, the more enjoyable the auction.
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Prairie Garage/Bake Sale
Hi PrairieUU Peeps!
Are you ready to contribute to a Prairie Garage/Bake Sale in a few months?
Thinking middle of August at Vivian Littlefield's home in Stonegate...thank you Vivian! This will be the 6th or 7th one over the years and I'm certain there's some STUFF you want to contribute!
Please find me, Brenda P, at 303-522-7988 by phone or text anytime with your interest and questions. I'll need some helpers in the days beforehand to help sort and price and set up. And I'll need several helpers in shifts during the Friday and Saturday Sale. Sunday is also a big day as I want to make sure to get everything out of Vivian's garage AFTER the sale, so someone willing to help that has an open bed truck is appreciated (and some muscles).
I have a cool Lemonade Stand 'prop' if there is a kiddo or two, with a parent, that would like to partake in keeping everyone cool and refreshed, including our shoppers.
P.S. if you have a large item you'd like sold with proceeds going to Prairie, let me know. I can possibly help.
Again, Brenda P at 303-522-7988. This is really something to look forward to!! Thanks ya'll.
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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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Phone/Text: 720-549-0530
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Mailing Address:
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P.O. Box 1684
Parker, CO 80134
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