Sunday Worship,

July 6th, 2025

at 10:30 am

Meeting the Moment – The State of UU

Rev. Mike Morran

Join us on July 6th at 10:30 am. Following up on this year’s General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Rev. Mike will do his annual reflection on the state of Unitarian Universalism nationally. How are we meeting this moment in time?

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.

Whole SoUUl Studio – Sunday, July 6th at noon

Whole SoUUl Studio is a monthly, faithful, educational, communal gathering to learn, explore, share, and grow together for about 45 minutes. Please join us after the service on Sunday, June 8th at noon in the Sanctuary, after coffee hour.

Children’s Religious Exploration Programming

(Thanks to Leslie Harvey for the post)

There will be no RE activities following A Time For All Ages on the following Sundays: July 6, July 13, or July 20.

The Intergenerational Picnic has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 20th.

First Unitarian Events Coming Soon

All Out For Jeanette

(Thanks to Arnie Carter for the post)

On Monday, July 7th the Free Jeanette Coalition will have a Huge rally at the Geo Detention center in Aurora.

This is going to be a big rally to Free Jeanette, free them all.. Great music(Flobots and more), speakers (maybe even Mike), Arts, Picketing. This will be a powerful way to support Jeanette.

Monday July 7th,

3pm to 8pm @ the Geo detention center in Aurora at 3130 N Oakland St.

Lunch Bunch – Friday, July 11, at noopn

Everyone is invited to our monthly potluck, Lunch Bunch, on the second Friday of the month. This month we meet on Friday July 11th! We gather at First Unitarian Society of Denver around 11:45 a.m. to set up, and we generally ring the lunch bell at noon. If you don’t have more than an hour, just come at noon and join us. The food is always delicious, and the company is stimulating.

Announcements

2025-2026 Operating Budget

(Thanks to Andrea Mitchell for the post)

The 2025-2026 operating budget was approved by the congregation at the 2025 annual meeting. The operating budget is available to any member and can be viewed here.

Volunteers Needed for the A/V Team

(Thanks to Diane Hoffman for the post)

Video volunteer to run video system, on average, one Sunday per month. No previous experience required, we will train. Hands-on training runs about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Tech Helpers to set up mics, cables, etc for the Sunday service, on average, one Sunday per month. No previous experience

required, we will train. Hands-on training runs about 2 1/2 hours.

For more information, see Diane Hoffman after Sunday service at sound booth if you are interested in either position or email

Diane at m7gfd3r8@gmail.com.

Local Unitarian Universalists and Community News

Family Promise – Summer Breeze Benefit

(Thanks to Kate Jones for the post)

Family Promise of Greater Denver is hosting a summer fundraising event with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live performances by Steve & The Cruisers on Saturday, July 12th from 5-10pm in Greenwood Village.

Tickets must be purchased in advance for $55. The event address will be provided upon purchase as it is a private residence. All proceeds go towards Family Promise of Greater Denver who aims to end homelessness. Tickets can be purchased here.

For Questions call Family Promise at 303-675-0713. FUSD is affiliated with Family Promise by hosting families at our congregation twice a year. Our next rotation is November 30 – December 7.

Volunteer with Guns to Gardens

(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)

Guns to Gardens is an amazing organization that lets people drop off their unwanted firearms which are then converted to garden tools. There ia one remaining event coming up – July 19. You can help in two ways. Circulate this poster anywhere you hang out. Volunteer on July 19. I have done it before and it is well organized and very gratifying. If you’re interested in volunteering or want more information, email me at julie.meyers.md@gmail.com.

Apartment Available

(Thanks to Diane Page for the post)

2nd floor 3-bedroom private apartment in a house with spacious bathroom, office alcove, and shared renovated kitchen. The kitchen is shared with the landlord, a First Unitarian member, who lives downstairs. Everything new. House has front and back yards, both with gardens. Within walking distance of First Unitarian. $1500 a month for one or two people, plus $1500 security deposit. Contact Diane Page at: dianemcknightpage@gmail.com, Diane is a member of First Unitarian.