FirstAnnounce – April 27, 2025

Sunday Worship,

April 27th, 2025

at 10:30 am

Natural Intelligence

Rev. Mike Morran

Join us on April 27th at 10:30 am.  In an age of AI, we’ll look at the antithesis of AI, how the human mind learns, and what an education is for. Tango dancers from Parasol Arts and violinist Sandra Wong will join us as special guests for this service.

We warmly invite you to join us in person, or if you prefer, you can also participate online. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Our service streams to Youtube and Zoom (meeting ID is 466-677-668 and the password is 454623).

Join us for coffee in the Community Room after the service. 

Forum this Sunday – Should We Add a Second Service?

(Thanks to the Board of Trustees for the post)

As mentioned from the pulpit last week, the Board and staff have been having discussions about our attendance and growth over the past six months. Our sanctuary and community room are at or near capacity ever Sunday! This is a wonderful problem to have. Many wonderful people are interested in and are joining our church in these challenging times. And, studies have shown that anytime a congregation is 80% full on Sunday mornings, that congregation no longer grows. The Board has voted to enter a period of discernment about adding a 2nd service, recognizing that this is a community decision, not a Board or staff decision. All members and friends are invited to attend the forum this Sunday at noon in the sanctuary to hear what the Board has been thinking, and to share your thoughts about our future.

Ordination Gratitude!

(Thanks to Lia Davis for the post)

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in my ordination ceremony on April 19th. It was a beautiful service and a powerful experience, and I am so grateful for this community and your support! The service can be viewed here and the completed program can be viewed here.

Miriam’s Book Table Needs You!

(Thanks to Nan Wigington for the post)

Miriam’s Book Table will close for the summer on June 1. It’s time to stock up on those tomes by Heather Cox Richardson, the poetry of Mary Oliver and Sonia Sanchez, as well the wisdom of Howard Thurman, Emmerson, and Thoreau. Do you want to make sure the table opens again in the fall? Volunteer now and learn the ropes!

Children’s Religious Exploration Programming

(Thanks to Leslie Harvey for the post)

Thank you for your generous donations of hygiene products that were combined with the Caring Committee’s drive for Denver Human Services. The children had a blast hunting for the donations that were hidden in the basement on Easter Sunday morning.

Mark your calendars! Saturday, June 14th 11:00-1:30 Intergenerational Picnic at Great Lawn Park in Lowry. We will play Field Day style games, bbq, and have some good old fashioned summer fun together. Fun for the whole family!

Our next Youth Program classes will be held on May 4th and 11th.