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Sunday Worship,
April 19th, 2026
at 9:15 & 11 am
Is There Room for Hope?
Climate Justice Project
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Join us on April 19th at 9:15 and 11 am. Join the Climate Justice project this Sunday for an Earth Day service where two of our members – Mike Cortés and Stephanie Walton – will share their thoughts on the role of hope as we adapt to a warming planet.
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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 at 9:15 am to Youtube and Zoom (meeting ID is 466-677-668 and the password is 454623).
Join us for coffee in the Community Room after each service.
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Giving in Action- Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership
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(Thanks to Noelle Botti for the post)
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership (SCRGP) is a nonprofit working to build connection, belonging, and stewardship along the Sand Creek Regional Greenway—a 13.1-mile trail, creek, and wildlife corridor across northeast Denver, Aurora, and Commerce City. Through low-barrier, culturally responsive programs in nature-based education, outdoor wellness, community science, and volunteer stewardship, SCRGP engages more than 4,000 community members each year—from ages 3 and up—reflecting the diverse communities along the Greenway.
At the heart of this work are community-led efforts that shape the Greenway itself—like the Sand Creek Art Walk and the Many Destinations initiative—bringing local voices into the creation of welcoming spaces, public art, and trail improvements that reflect and serve the surrounding communities. Mo Fair, its Executive Director, will join us to tell us more about their work and impact on our community.
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Children’s Religious Exploration Programming
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Religious Exploration News
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(Thanks to Leslie Harvey, for the post)
RE classes will be held during the first service, which will begin at 9:15. There will be no RE classes during the second service, which will begin at 11 am each week.
Reminder: please keep children on the rug when playing in the Peaceful Play Space during the beginning of service. We must keep the aisles clear in case of an emergency.
RE classes will hold a fire drill toward the end of class on April 19th. We will teach the children where to exit safely in an emergency and where we would reunite with families, in the case of an evacuation. Parents and guardians will pick up their children in class after service, as usual
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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Souul Stage Presents “Ripple Where the Light Gets In” A Few Tickets Remain for the Saturday, April 18, 7:30p
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lThanks to the Charlotte Braud-Kern for the post)
An original jukebox musical written by Erica Trisler & Alisha Bashaw.
What if one honest voice could change everything? When a teen shares her truth, something unexpected spreads — connection. But not everyone wants a world where people feel, listen, and stand together.
With songs from artists like: Billy Joel, Justin Timberlake, John Mayer, Simon and Garfunkel, The Temptations…and more!
Featuring actors, singers and dancers from within and outside of First Unitarian and children from the Denver Children’s Choir!
April 17 at 7:30 PM and April 18 at 2:30 PM SOLD OUT
April 18 at 7:30 PM – a small number of tickets available
Come experience the ripple. 💛
Tickets now on sale online or use the QR Code below and in the community room!
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(Thanks to Patrick Whorton for the post)
Our next SoUUful Queers meeting will be Sunday, April 19 at 12:30 in the FUSD main sanctuary. On the agenda will be planning for both our PRIDE service on June 21, and the PRIDE Parade and Festival on June 28. If you identify on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, come join us!
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Pop-Up Choir, Sunday, April 26
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(Thanks to Wyatt Smith for the post)
Come One, Come All! POP-UP Choir continues, Sunday, April 26. Everyone is welcome to come at 8:45 a.m. AND/OR 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning and learn 1 easy-to-sing piece with us. Services are at 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., you may join us on one or both services. The goal of this type of Sunday Choir is to involve new faces and voices! Just show up, no need to RSVP, this is a great opportunity to get involved with the music ministry at First Unitarian Denver!
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GET READY for the Auction!
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Thanks to the Helen Berkman for the post)
GET READY FOR THE AUCTION…Make sure you’re registered on the Auctria website below if you want to bid on-line starting April 10th and buy a dinner ticket.
The on-line form and website: https://2026firstunitarianauction.auctria.events/
The auction event is Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Tickets for the chili supper will be available on the auction site starting April 10th.
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First Unitarian Blood drive
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(Thanks to the Danica Larson for the post)
Give life to the life givers. Donate Blood on May 24th, 11 am to 2pm! First Unitarian is coordinating again with Donate for Mothers, raising awareness of the 1 in 83 people delivering who require blood products. Sign up early for a convenient time right at the chapel at FUSD.
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Slate of Nominees for 2026-2027 Church Year
(Thanks to Tess Dieringer for the post)
Please click here to review the slate of nominees for elected positions for the upcoming 2026-2027 church year published in accordance with FUSD’s bylaws. These nominees will be approved at our annual congregational meeting on Sunday, May 31 at the Congregational Meeting at 11:00 am.
The Leadership Development Committee
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Looking for Cooks and Hosts for Summer House Concerts
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If you’ve never cooked for or hosted a house concert, you’re missing a truly special—and fun—service opportunity.
Not only will you get to show off your beautiful yard or your latest recipe, you’ll also get to enjoy some wonderful live music. You’ll have a crew to help with cooking, setup, and cleanup, and together you’ll create a warm and memorable evening for your friends and guests.
We are always happy to have new cooks and new homes!
If this sounds like a fun and you’d like to be a chef, help a chef or host your house or yard, please fill out this form and we will get you set up with a great team.
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Stay connected with First Unitarian Denver beyond Sunday mornings. Follow us on social media for service updates, upcoming events, and community news. Every follow helps us grow our reach and spread our message. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and join the conversation. https://linktr.ee/FUSDENSOCIAL
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Ordination of Michael DeSantis
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All First Unitarian members and friends are joyfully invited to attend the ordination of our very own Ministerial Resident, Michael DeSantis! The ordination service will be at 10am on Saturday, April 18 at Jefferson Unitarian Church (14350 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO 80401). Childcare will be provided and there will be a reception with light refreshments following the service. The service will also be live-streamed. For more info or to RSVP, visit Michael’s ordination website.https://michaeldesantisministry.com/ordination/
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(Thanks to the Connections Committee for the post)
If you would like to receive a weekly newsletter which is sent by email, please fill out this information for our records. The newsletter gives you information about the upcoming service and other events and activities at our church. Click here.
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(Thanks to Arnie Carter for the post)
Come learn about becoming a Rapid Responder and help keep the community safe from ICE. This Training will be lead by First Unitarian Denver member and is open only to FUSD members and friends. Just use the QR code sign up. May 1rst 5-8pm Community Room.
More information at: https://coloradorapidresponsenetwork.com/
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Know Your Rights Training with Denver Justice Project
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(Thanks to Karen Derrick-Davis for the post)
We hope that everyone will join us for this training. As a congregation we must all be prepared no matter where we are (in the streets, our neighborhood, or at church) to understand our constitutional rights and know the actions to take to protect them.
The Denver Justice Project will provide a Know Your Rights Training workshop that is intended to arm the participants with the knowledge about how to navigate interactions with law-enforcement to their best ability in hopes of the safest possible outcome. This training is also geared to help community members understand their Constitutional Rights and assess interactions with police should their Rights be violated. This event is open to the community. Feel free to share with friends and family.
May 5th from 6-8pm in the Sanctuary.
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Freedom of Speech – Community Art Project
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(Thanks to Nina Nadeau for the post)
Presented by the Democracy Action Team
Artist: Nina Nadeau
This week, the main character face has been redesigned to show more passion and humanity. The lips and arm have been worked on.
Once finished, the painting will be displayed at the church and auctioned to support legal organizations defending Freedom of Speech. For more information, contact Nina Nadeau at ninanadeau01@gmail.com or visit www.galdarastudio.com.
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Support Social Justice when Ordering Foods for Events!
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Local Unitarian Universalist Churches and Community
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Being Muslim in America Film & Discussion
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(Thanks to Kathy Glatz for the post)
Being Muslim in America Film & Discussion
Saturday, April 18 | 6 – 8 pm |
Columbine UU, 6724 S. Webster St. Littleton, CO 80128
This is a special film forum showing two of the short films in the “Being Muslim in America” series produced by Mary Ann Watson and Dr. Christine Sheikh.
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The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community
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