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Sunday Worship,
June 14, 2026
at 10:30 am
The Light and the Darkness
Special Guest
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Join us on June 14 at 10:30 am. An annual tradition, this Sunday will feature a mystery special guest speaker from the past or present. With special guest dancers Madison Rebecky and Karlyn Griswold, and guest violinist Ryan Drickey.
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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 10:30 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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Attention First Unitarian Drivers: Parking Pass Update
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Currently we are collecting all LAZ parking passes—including both rearview mirror hang tags and paper passes. Please bring your old parking pass to church this Sunday to exchange it for a new one. A parking table will be available in the Community Room to collect old passes and answer any questions you may have.
Due to a change in management of the Alta parking lot located across Lafayette Street, new parking passes for this lot will now be labeled “FUSD Church Parking.”
Please note that the approved parking days and hours remain unchanged:
Weekdays: Parking is permitted after 6:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: Parking is permitted all day
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Whole Souul Studio – This Sunday at 12:30 pm
Join us in the Sanctuary this Sunday at 12:30p.m. for Whole SoUUl Studio, a communal gathering and spiritual conversation. This monthly event — facilitated by Rev. Mike Morran. See you there!
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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)
Starting on June 7th, activities for all ages (4+) will be offered in the chapel after a Time For All Ages. We have one service at 10:30 am for the summer.
Please mark your calendars- there will be no RE activities offered on the following dates: June 21, July 12, and July 19.
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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Lunch Bunch – Friday, June 12
Everyone is invited to our monthly potluck, Lunch Bunch, on the second Friday of the month. This month we meet on Friday June 12th. 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.
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Inter-Connected Committee Meeting
(Thanks to pwhorton@gmail.com for the post)
The Inter-Connected Committee, a sub-committee of The Committee on Shared Ministry and the Leadership Development Committee, brings all committees and leaders, including staff, together in the spirit of shared ministry to share committee updates, strategize, and work together to create a more focused approach to seeking solutions to common concerns–this semi-annual meeting will focus on ministry assessments. All committee members, committee leaders, and those interested in committee work and leadership are welcome to attend.
The meeting is Saturday, June 13, from 8:45-noon in the community room. Please RSPV to Jay Mohr by June 8–breakfast will be served from 8:45-9:15.
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Free Concert with Lia & Bijay
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(Thanks to Leslie Harvey for the post)
Bijay Strestha (sitar & tabla) and Lia Davis will perform two free concerts at the downtown Whole Foods Market (near Union Station) – Monday June 15th and Friday July 10th from 11:30 – 1:30.
The concert will include Bijay’s original music, jazz standards, and a few other selections from around the world. Bijay was our guest musician at FUSD on May 3rd. 1701 Wewatta St, Denver, CO 80202. The outdoor stage is just outside the main entrance of Whole Foods. The Whole Foods Parking lot (underground) is on Wewatta between 18th & 17th (heading toward 17th from 18th, the entrance will be on your right). Whole Foods cashiers will validate your parking in this lot for up to 2 hours with a $10 purchase.
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(Thanks to Carol Ruckel for the post)
A big thank you to Kathy and Mike Cranmer for the new plants in the three beds along Lafayette Street. They are real champions of our gardens!
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Updated First Unitarian Church – Safety Plan
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(Thanks to Ed Dieringer for the post)
Newly updated Emergency Preparedness found in here.
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Revised and Amended First Unitarian Church Bylaws
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(Thanks to Ed Dieringer and Laura Mueller for the post)
The congregation will be voting on the revised by-laws on October 11th, 2026. In preparation for that meeting, educational forums will be held on July 26th, August 30th, and September 27th of this year after the second church service. At least one member of the by-laws task force and of the board of trustees will be present for each of these sessions. Please review the attached revised bylaws, and bring any questions.
Proposed ammended bylaws and decision rationale.
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Pride/Side with Love T-shirt
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Book Discussion Group Forming – This is An Uprising
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(Thanks to Paul Riederer for the post)
This Is an Uprising! Our Democracy Action Team at First Unitarian is convening a book discussion group on the book “This Is an Uprising: How Nonviolent Revolt Is Shaping the Twenty-First Century” by Mark Engler and Paul Engler. The authors explain Nonviolent Direct Action is not just a philosophy, it is a strategy that we can learn to develop together, and then put into practice. Discussion Group conveners are from the Democracy Action Team and are Arnie Carter, Evelyn Hanssen, and Paul Riederer. To join the group and mailing list announcing future discussion sessions, jus email your contact info to fusdrapidresponse@gmail.com and type in the subject line: “I want to join the Uprising study group” or simply call or text Evelyn Hanssen at 720-380-0605 or Paul Riederer at 720-935-2145. Thank You.
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(Thanks to Helen Berkman for the post)
Did you miss your chance to grab a seat at a House Concert this year? If so, just email me at h.berkman1@gmail.com and I’ll get you to one of these-don’t delay as there are only a few seats left at most of them:
-Saturday June 20 Wyatt Smith Recital and Brunch
-Saturday August 22 Gossamer Winds Quintet
-Saturday August 30, Backyard Concert with “Lafayette”
-Saturday Sept 19, Highline Crossing
-Saturday, November 7, Power Ballads Unplugged!
https://2026firstunitarianauction.auctria.events
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Waitlist for Free House Concerts This Summer
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Would you like to attend a house concert this summer—hear great music, enjoy delicious food, and meet people of different generations—but the cost makes it difficult? Here’s an opportunity for you.
Occasionally, ticket holders have to cancel at the last minute and donate their seats. Rather than let those spots go empty, which is disappointing to musicians and chefs alike, we’re creating a waitlist for people who would love to attend.
Fill out this short contact form, and when a seat opens up, a group message will be sent out. The first to respond gets the seat. More details are on the form.
It’s a win-win for everyone involved—and a wonderful way to enjoy an evening of music, food, and community.
Please direct any questions to Charlotte Braud-Kern 720-938-7423 or charlottebraudkern@gmail.com
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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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Immigration Project Monthly Meeting
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(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)
Please join us for the monthly meeting of First Unitarian Church’s Immigration Project on June 14, 2026. Whether you’ve been coming regularly or are just curious to check it out, we’d love to have you. We will be meeting from 9:00-10:15 before the only church service that day (at 10:30) in the upstairs chapel. We’ll have some snacks!
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No Kings/Flags Against Facism – Join Us
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(Thanks to Democracy in Action Project for the post)
Alert for mass rally and No Kings protest action this Sunday June 14th after church between 12 noon and 4 pm.
Join us at the Colorado Capitol for a Flag Day Celebration: 🏳️Flags Against Fascism✊
Join us after church this Sunday June 14th between 12 noon and 4 pm for the next NO KINGS / FLAG DAY celebration!
Let’s bring out our UU banners, our Pride Flags, our US Flags and of course our protest signs and posters.
Bring your whistles, your megaphones, and all your noisemakers.
Bring your posters, water bottles, sun hats & cool comfortable protest clothes to church and let’s walk to the Colorado State Capitol together from First Unitarian.
Let’s stand up for UU Values and protest against this authoritarian fascist regime.
~~~ This invitation comes to you from the FUSD Democracy Action Team and all our Social Justice Programs 💖🤗🗽🌹
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Help a Venezuelan Family Who Needs Kitchen Supplies
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(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)
One of the Venezuelan Families I know has a friend who had a fire in her apartment. She and her 8 year old daughter are staying with another family, but they need supplies for the kitchen – pots, plates, utensils, etc. If you are able to donate these kind of items, please email me at julie.meyers.md@gmail.com and I will get them to the family.
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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 I added in detail to some of the background characters
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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Looking for That Older Car
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(Thanks to Nina Nadeau for the post)
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a reliable older vehicle. Colfax — which, as many of you know, sometimes feels like Denver’s unofficial obstacle and bumper-car course — has succeeded in claiming my vehicle.
If anyone has a car they’re planning to sell, donate, or get rid of, please call or message me.
Nina Nadeau
303-717-4240
Thank you!
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“Together We Rise” PRIDE Concert
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(Thanks to Tim Wilson for the post)
Sage Singers (chorus for LGBTQ+ elders and allies) performs “Together We Rise” PRIDE concert Sun., June 14, 3:00 pm, First Universalist Church, Hampden & Colorado Blvd.
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The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community
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