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Weekly E-Announcements - April 26, 2024
Love courageously. Inspire spiritual growth. Work for justice.
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The Hope and Promise of Our Faith | A new day is dawning among Unitarian Universalists in our world. We are called to live our values and principles courageously and boldly in our communities. As a community that says YES! to life and YES! to the future, what dreams do we cherish as we move our faith into action, changing the world with our love? | |
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Sunday Morning Worship
April 28 2024
Service Leader:
Rev Jamie Boyce
Worship Associate:
Sheryl Guy
Chalice Lighter:
Lisa & Steve Govreau
Pianist:
Amy Barrett, piano;
Linda Mack, piano;
Rochelle Mann, flute
Song Leaders:
Elizabeth Crawford & Liza Govreau;
The Diversitones, directed by Linda Mack
Worship Theme for April: "Interdependence"
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Notes from Rev Barbara Coeyman | |
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Rev. Barbara’s Schedule:
Friends, please know that during the upcoming candidating period, I will observe recommended UUA protocol, to not be engaged in congregational life. Because I live on campus, I will be away from Durango from Thursday evening April 18 through Sunday evening, April 28, so to provide space for Rev. Jaime Boyce to experience the full ministerial role with this congregation
without another minister present. Please know that my time away from Durango will include attendance at an in-person Assembly of the UUA Pacific Western Region in Denver on Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20. During the week of April 22, I will attend in-person the annual retreat of UU Interim Ministers, this year located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
As usual when I am away from this congregation, in case of pastoral needs, first contact the UUFD Caring Team, c/c Susan Koonce, bluesky@earthlink.net. In the highly unlikely event of a very serious pastoral emergency, Rev. Boyce and I are in covenant with each other that we will confer together about the best approach for pastoral coverage.
Sending blessings and best wishes to all for a productive and creative candidating week.
Yours in Community!
Rev. Barbara
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New General Announcements
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Ministerial Vote THIS SUNDAY April 28!!
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, all members of UUFD!
Our long-awaited vote for a new minister is here!
After our service this Sunday, April 28, all members will have a chance to vote. You Must be a Member, and you Must be present to vote, either in person or on Zoom. No proxies will be accepted. Zoom voting instructions below!
Come be a part of this exciting time in our UUFD Journey!
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April 28 Zoom Voting Instructions
If you must be out of town this Sunday or just won’t be able to attend and vote in person, there will also be a Zoom vote taken. To join the worship service and/or the meeting, go to www.durangouu.org, scroll down the home page a little, and click on the “Click here at 10am on Sundays for Worship Services” button. Or click the link at the top of this announcement under the sermon description!
1. The Minister Call Meeting will start about 11:10am. Join the Zoom session by then to ensure you will be able to vote.
2. Zoom works on Android and Apple smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops. You’ll need WiFi or a decent cell signal. Best to hold your smartphones in landscape/horizontal to see more buttons.
3. Beforehand: Update your Zoom client to the latest version.
4. IMPORTANT: if there are more than 2 members in your household, each member will need to enter the Zoom session on their own device. Only one vote may be tabulated per device.
5. You must be a member to vote. But non-members can still be in the Zoom session to follow the proceedings- and the result!
Last Chance to Talk with Rev. Jamie!
Have you missed an opportunity to sit down with Reverend Jamie in person?
Here's one last chance before our big vote on Sunday!
When: Saturday, April 27, 10am to noon, whenever is convenient for you
Where: Bowman Hall, UUFD campus
This is an Open Q & A Forum, so there may be others attending as well. All are Welcome Here!
We'd love to spend the morning with you. Come share the Joy and Excitement!
UUFD Earth Day Booth Recap
The Environmental Justice Team co-sponsored the community's Earth Day celebration by marching in the parade and staffing a well-attended booth at Buckley park. We offered people the chance to make a pledge to reduce their plastic use and win a sample of a useful plastic substitute product. Pledges were woven into our Spirit Web. You can see pictures here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WSXsTiSpVtQp2DoCQXHaSbam23SR0H_U
Do you Have Photos of Carpenters?
We are collecting photos of Ken and Lois for the upcoming celebration of gratitude on May 5. If you have any to contribute (either digital or a copy of a photo), please send them SOON to Terri Reherman at terrigoes@gmail.com.
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Previous General Announcements You May Have Missed | |
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Celebration of Gratitude for the Carpenter family
Ken and Lois Carpenter have been involved with UU activity in other states, at the regional and national levels and have been steadfast members at UUFD from our lay-led years into the present. They have shared their wonderful property on the Pine River for regional UU retreats for decades. On May 5th there will be a potluck brunch right after the regular service, followed by an entertaining celebration back in the sanctuary. Please help us to honor this terrific family with our love and gratitude! For more information or to offer a dish to share please email Liza Tregillus, lizatrig@gmail.com (Caring Team member).
Recital Series on April 26
The 2023-2024 Recital Series will conclude On April 26 at 7:00 p.m. with Drea Pressley, mezzo-soprano plus Celtic harp, and Marilyn Garst, piano. The program of varied musical styles will be a journey spanning centuries. Included will be arias from the 17th and 18t centuries, art songs from the 19th and 20th centuries, several songs from Disney productions (two will be followed by piano arrangements), Celtic folk songs and Broadway show tunes.
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Faith Formation Announcements | |
Kids’ Faith Formation this week: Interdependence: Noticing the gifts | |
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Families! Mark Your Calendars for May 22
All UUFD kids, teens, and parents are invited to a bowling and pizza party to celebrate the end of the school year. This event is no charge for UUFD kids and families
When? May 22 at 5.m.
Where? Rolling Thunder Lanes
14324 Highway 172 North
Ignacio, CO
Summer Sundays for Kids
Beginning the first week in June, watch this space for Sunday activities that will offer a variety of experiences during Faith Formation on Sundays. Confirmed to far are opportunities to cook or bake and to create with pottery.
Kids, do you have ideas for something you’d to learn or do. Let Sharon Mignerey know so we can find ways to implement your ideas.
Are you looking for a covenant group?
Covenant groups are the small gatherings where people talk, learn, work, and play together over time. These offer opportunities to know one another more deeply with connections to the larger UUFD community. The content used by groups is determined by the group.
If there’s enough interest, new group(s) can be formed; there are also sometimes openings within existing groups. If you’re looking for a group that will form over the summer and perhaps not begin meeting until September, reach out to Sharon Mignerey.
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Social Justice & Responsibility Team Announcements | |
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Manna Companion Program needs volunteers:
The Manna Companion Program takes place on the grounds of Manna, frequently in the pavilion, and is an opportunity to meet folks where there are by just chatting with them, without judgement and without attempting to change them. Just conversation and much listening. If you are interested in knowing more and might entertain becoming a part of this program, call Chris
Mitchell with Manna’s Street Outreach Program at (970) 385-5095 x101, or email at outreach@mannasoupkitchen.com. Chris also will be in the Manna pavilion from 9am-10:30am on Tuesday, April 30 th if you’d like more information. ***Being seen and hear is vital!*
LaPlata Family Center/Days for Girls Event:
You are invited to a city-wide musical event to benefit La Plata Family Centers Coalition and Days for Girls International. The event is on April 27 th at Stillwater, 1316 Main Avenue, Suite C, and will begin at 7:15pm. Attendees will gain entry by bringing a can or a pack of diapers for donation.
Share the Plate: Total April donations to SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab = $964.00. 🙏
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May Circle Supper
Our next Circle Supper is coming up on Saturday, May 18th! Circle Suppers are monthly dinners shared by UUFD members and friends in members’ homes. There are typically 6-10 people at each home. For more information, click here to see our webpage.
If you would like to attend, fill out THIS form or email Nancy Fisher at circlesupperuufd@gmail.com by RSVP deadline of 6pm on May 12th. Please Indicate if you can be a host this month and whether you prefer an adult-only evening.
Game Night - First Fridays
First Fridays of every month! Next Game Night is May 3rd, in Bowman Hall at 6:30pm.
Open to all, young and old. Bring games, snacks, drinks, yourselves, family and friends.
Let's play games and be together for fun!
Contact Nancy Fisher here to RSVP or if you have questions. Or you can just show up!
Want your news to be in next week's e-announcement? Please use our submission form by clicking here!
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UUFD COVID REPORTING
In order to simplify the reporting of a positive covid test in the congregation, it will now be reported directly to the The Covid Advisory Team at cat@durangouu.org
If you have been in contact with others at a UUFD event in the last 5 days please let us know as soon as you test positive.
Thank You
Masks are optional at UUFD Gatherings
In response to the CDC Covid Community Level being LOW in LaPlata county the Board has agreed to continue to follow our Covid Policy which states that at the CDC LOW community level, masking will be optional in all UUFD buildings, effective immediately. Here is a link to our current COVID Policy. The mezzanine is reserved for those who prefer to be masked. For further information, go to https://covid19.colorado.gov/data
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