Sunday Worship,

June 29th, 2025

at 10:30 am

Risking Joy, Even Now

Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry

Join us on June 29th at 10:30 am. Wow, there’s a lot to be somber, even frightened, about these days. A lot to fight about, resist, reimagine. Yes, our resistance is necessary. And . . . so is the balancing act of joyfulness. In this service, we’ll lean into spiritual teachers with lessons in joyful living, inviting their wisdom into these times.

About Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry

Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry seeks to weave joy and justice into the everyday. After 25 years in parish ministry, she is currently a community organizer with Together CO and a congregational consultant with the UU based Stewardship for Us team. Most important to today’s topic, Lydia is a co-founding collaborator of Interplay Colorado. Interplay is an embodied spiritual practice combining playful movement, storytelling, and song. It has changed her life again and again.

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.

Denver Pride Parade – Sunday, June 29

The Denver Pride Parade is on Sunday, June 29. Parking at the Center will not be available that day. You will also not be able to cross Franklin from 13th to 17th.

The parade participants will gather in Cheeseman park and march up Franklin St to 17th Ave, turning left at 17th and marching to Lincoln St.

You will be able to view the parade on 17th Ave.

March with UUs in the Denver Pride Parade – June 29th

It’s Denver Pride weekend, and while lots of companies are stepping back on celebrating this year, we’re stepping up. In partnership with other area congregations, we’re both in the parade and with a booth all weekend long.

If you want to join our group marching in the parade, head to the southeast corner of Cheesman Park (Green Gathering Area) to find Xander and the banner. Arriving between 9:00–10:00am will help you be ready when it’s our group’s time to step off. The route this year runs along 17th and then turns back to Civic Center Park due to construction on Colfax.

Due to the massive number of groups participating, expect to be out for a few hours. Water and sunscreen are highly recommended. Expect parking to be challenging, and carpool if possible. You can help us know to expect you by signing up here.

If you want to watch the parade, but not march, find a good spot on the route, and celebrate all the diversity our community has to offer.

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: June 29, July 6, July 13, or July 20.

The Intergenerational Picnic has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 23rd.

First Unitarian Events Coming Soon

Legacy Working Group Reminder

(Thanks to Kate Raabe for the post)

A reminder from the Legacy Working Group that the cutoff for becoming a Founding Member of First Unitarian’s Legacy Society is the end of this month, which is Monday, June 30. You of course can become a legacy donor at any time in the future, but for Founding Member status please email or call Kate Raabe to let us know that you have an estate plan that currently includes a gift of some sort to First Unitarian Society of Denver. No details are needed, just confirmation that you have named First Unitarian in your estate plan.

Generally, all information provided except your name will be kept confidential; but if at this time you would like to also keep your name confidential, you can let Kate know that too. Kate Raabe kraabe@fisherphillips.com

Free Jeanette Rally

(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.

There will be singing, bands, art, speakers and information / action. As well as food and drinks . More info to come next week..

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.