All Posts by Mary Shaw

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July 21, 2024 – FirstAnnounce

Sunday Worship, July 28th, 2024 at 10:30 am Unplugging from the Matrix Theo Wilson Join us on Sunday, July 28th at 10:30 am. We will explore how disconnecting from toxic media fulfills your spiritual duty to protect humanity. Poet, activist, author, actor Theo Wilson is one of our most popular and request guest speakers. All […]

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Upgrading our Sanctuary Piano at First Unitarian Denver

    New Schimmel Grand Piano Acquired We have found and purchased our replacement piano! It’s a Schimmel 6-foot grand, purchased new in 1999 from Chris Finger Pianos in Niwot. This piano was built in Germany with a Bavarianspruce soundboard, excellent Renner piano action, and Abel hammers. The piano belonged to a Jeffco music teacher […]

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Reproductive Justice

Reproductive Justice Update – COLORADO ABORTION BALLOT INITIATIVE

Protecting Reproductive Rights in Colorado: Abortion Ballot Initiative Gains Momentum A coalition of local organizations, including Cobalt, COLOR, ACLU Colorado, New Era Colorado, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, and Progress Now Colorado, put forth an effort to protect the right to abortion in Colorado. In May, we secured enough signatures for the initiative to go on […]

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Reproductive Justice Update – ABORTION RIGHTS ARE ON THE BALLOT IN 2024

Democrats Rally to Protect Abortion Rights Amid Growing Legislative Challenges Since Roe fell, every legislative majority under Democratic control has worked to protect or expand abortion rights. Six states have voted on and won abortion-related amendments, including voter turn-out in red states like Kansas and Ohio. “When reproductive rights were at stake, Democrats have won,” […]

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Reproductive Justice Update – ABORTION RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK

Impact of Dobbs Decision: Rising Abortion Barriers and Health Inequities Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that established a constitutional right to abortion, was the law of the land for nearly 50 years. But in 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the precedent with the Dobbs decision. Since then, data indicates abortions have increased despite drops […]

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Board Update

Meet Your Board of Trustees

FY24-25 FUSD Board of Trustees July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 Coral Cosway, President I have lived in Colorado since 2005 and joined FUSD in 2008. Since that time, I have served in many leadership capacities within the Church. I have served on the Board of Trustees, Leadership Development Committee, Committee on Ministry and […]

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FirstAnnounce – July 14, 2024

Sunday Worship, July 14th, 2024 at 10:30 am An Unrepentant Liberal Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, July 14th at 10:30 am. A brief and proud exploration of the Liberal Tradition. Our guest musicians will be Quorum, a collaborative choir. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in person, or if […]

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FirstAnnounce – July 7th, 2024

Sunday Worship, July 7th, 2024 at 10:30 am Here, But No Further… Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, July 7th at 10:30 am. The sermon today will explore the limits of human understanding and knowledge, beyond which we can only imagine. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in person, or […]

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FirstAnnounce – June 30, 2024

Sunday Worship, June 30th, 2024 at 10:30 am The State of UU Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, June 30th at 10:30 am. An annual tradition, Rev. Mike will reflect on the state of Unitarian Universalism at the conclusion of the annual General Assembly. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us […]

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Family Promise – Volunteer Thank You!

  Thank you to the over 40 volunteers who supported Family Promise last week during our spring rotation. We were able to provide shelter and food support for 15 people from 3 families experiencing homelessness, filling all available beds but one. All 3 families personally and individually expressed gratitude for our support. Mark your calendar for […]

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