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Sunday Worship, January 19th, 2025 at 10:30 am Very Unfinished Business Rev. Mike Morran Join us on January 19th at 10:30 am.  Celebrating MLKs life and legacy, we’ll consider the spiritual roots of civil rights. We warmly invite you to join us in person, or if you prefer, you can also participate online. We look forward […]

  Sunday Worship, January 12th, 2025 at 10:30 am Supply and Demand Rev. Mike Morran Join us on January 12th at 10:30 am.  Spirituality and Economics are both esoteric enough to require models, containers, or metaphors to understand them. This Sunday we’ll have some fun exploring how these overlap, or not! We warmly invite you to join […]

Sunday Worship, January 5th, 2025 at 10:30 am Dollars and Dogma Rev. Mike Morran Join us on January 5th at 10:30 am.  It has been argued that America’s real religion is Capitalism. We’ll consider the similarities between religious dogma and the unquestioned tenets of capitalism, acknowledging both the benefits and the cost of capitalism, while […]

  Sunday Worship, December 29th, 2024 at 10:30 am Stories of Winter Members of First Unitarian Community Join us on December 29th at 10:30 am.  Join us as members of the community will share stories of winters they have experienced. We warmly invite you to join us in person, or if you prefer, you can also […]

Sunday Worship, December 15th, 2024 at 10:30 am Fooling Ourselves Rev. Mike Morran Join us on December 15th at 10:30 am.  This Sunday will take a somewhat playful look at all the ways humans manage to believe the unbelievable, or at least slant the truth to our liking. We all do it. We warmly invite you […]

Sunday Worship, December 8th, 2024 at 10:30 am Turning the Other Cheek (and other Biblical misinterpretations) Rev. Mike Morran Join us on December 8th at 10:30 am.  After two thousand years, how do people keep getting the Bible so wrong? We warmly invite you to join us in person, or if you prefer, you can also […]

Sunday Worship, December 1st, 2024 at 10:30 am A Few Interesting “…isms” Rev. Mike Morran Join us on December 1rst at 10:30 am.  With our monthly theme of Divinity, we’ll consider and explore some of the beauty and weirdness of popular theological isms like theism, deism, pantheism, and even atheism. We warmly invite you to join […]

Sunday Worship, November 24th, 2024 at 10:30 am Themes In Therapy Alisha Bashaw, Marilee Boe and Sandra Parker Join us on Sunday, November 24th at 10:30 am.  Three of our community members with expertise in therapy (Alisha Bashaw, Marilee Boe, and Sandra Parker) will reflect on their vocation. We warmly invite you to join us in […]

Sunday Worship, November 17th, 2024 at 10:30 am Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, November 17th at 10:30 am.  Continuing to recover from the election, and without getting bogged down in semantics, we will consider the very useful concept of clean pain and dirty pain as practiced in […]

Sunday Worship, November 10th, 2024 at 10:30 am The Truth Shall Set You Free Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, November 10th at 10:30 am.  On this post-election Sunday, whichever way it goes, we will consider the spiritual, social, and political need for Truth and truth-telling. No healing, health, or community is possible without […]

Sunday Worship, November 3rd, 2024 at 10:30 am Preparation Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, November 3rd at 10:30 am.  On this Sunday before the election, we will consider the ancient spiritual practice of preparation. What can we do to make ourselves and our communities ready for whatever is coming? We warmly invite you to […]

Sunday Worship, October 27th, 2024 at 10:30 am Autumn Remembrance Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, October 27th at 10:30 am.  An annual tradition, we will honor those who have passed beyond the veil and their presence in our lives. Everyone is invited to bring a memento of someone they have lost and remember. This […]

Sunday Worship, October 20th, 2024 at 10:30 am But Even So… Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, October 13th at 10:30 am.  In which we examine a famous haiku by the Japanese poet Issa. Even having considered all the evidence, there is always the tug of hope. We extend a warm invitation to you to […]

Sunday Worship, October 13th, 2024 at 10:30 am What’s a Country For? Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, October 13th at 10:30 am.  A quadrennial tradition, coming up on election day, Rev. Mike will announce his candidacy for president and lay out a Unitarian Universalist platform. We extend a warm invitation to you to […]

Sunday Worship, October 6th, 2024 at 10:30 am Just Love Rev. Alicia Forde Join us on Sunday, October 6th at 10:30 am.  If we are to survive in this world, we must, in the words of Howard Thurman, find the opening or openings through which our love can flow into the life of the other, […]

Sunday Worship, September 29th, 2024 at 10:30 am From Out to In; On the Nature of Belonging Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, September 29th at 10:30 am.  How do we know if we belong somewhere? How do we know if we belong right here at 1st Unitarian Denver? This morning will consider what it means […]

Sunday Worship, September 15th, 2024 at 10:30 am Delightful, Full, and Brutally Honest Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, September 15th at 10:30 am.  What makes writing good? What makes life good? This morning will explore good writing as a metaphor for good living, good relationships, and good religion. We extend a warm invitation to you […]

Sunday Worship, September 8th, 2024 at 10:30 am It Takes A Village Rev. Mike Morran and Leslie Harvey Join us on Sunday, September 8th at 10:30 am.  This year’s Ingathering Service will focus on the spiritual life of children, and will include our annual Water Communion. Join us after the service for a wonderful celebration […]

Sunday Worship, September 1rst, 2024 at 10:30 am Interdependence: An Us Story Eric Kollwitz Join us on Sunday, September 1 at 10:30 am.  A personal reflection on Beloved Community and Interdependence. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in person, or if you prefer, you can also participate online. Our service streams […]

Sunday Worship, August 25th, 2024 at 10:30 am Reflections on Teaching Gifted, Experienced Educators from our Community Join us on Sunday, August 25th at 10:30 am. This Sunday, three of our professional teachers will reflect on their profession, the highs, lows, complexities, and spirituality of educating young people. We extend a warm invitation to you […]

Sunday Worship, August 18th, 2024 at 10:30 am Certainly Uncertain Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, August 18th at 10:30 am. Rev. Mike will explore the tension between the inherent uncertainty of liberal theology, and the intentionally manipulative political uncertainty of our times. What on earth can we be certain about? We extend a […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.   Sunday Worship, August 4th, 2024 at 10:30 am Loving Your Friends More Rev. Kristen Psaki Join us on Sunday, July 28th at 10:30 am. What would it look like to […]

Sunday Worship, August 11th, 2024 at 10:30 am From Your Lips to God’s Ears Rev. Dr. Brian Henderson Join us on Sunday, August 11th at 10:30 am. Sacred scriptures offer many different faith communities inspired words, but sometimes our own words, your words, are needed to navigate living. What words might be on your lips […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.   Please Note: Access to First Unitarian will be limited because of the Pride Parade on Sunday June 23rd. You will not be able to cross 13th and 14th at Franklin […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.   Sunday Worship, June 16th, 2024 at 10:30 am What It Means To Be Female Reproductive Justice Join us on Sunday, June 16th at 10:30 am. Join us this Sunday to […]

Sunday Worship, June 9th, 2024 at 10:30 am Chronos and Chaos Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, June 9th at 10:30 am. This morning, an annual tradition will feature a special guest speaker. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in person, or if you prefer, you can also participate online. […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.       Sunday Worship, June 2nd, 2024 at 10:30 am Diversity and Community Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, June 2nd at 10:30 am. Is “diverse community” an oxymoron? Does […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.       Sunday Worship, May 26th, 2024 at 10:30 am Finding Inspiration In A Time of Confusion and Disbelief Basil Sabbah Join us on Sunday, May 26th at 10:30 am. […]

Note: Colfax Will Be Closed this Sunday from York to Broadway The Colfax Marathon is this Sunday. Colfax will be closed from York to Broadway. Please make plans to join us in person by avoiding Colfax! View the map below or click here. Sunday Worship, May 19th, 2024 at 10:30 am Less is More, More […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.   Sunday Worship, May 12th, 2024 at 10:30 am The Ultimate Pluralist Practice: How Music Shifts Our Perspective Brian Stone Join us on Sunday, May 12th at 10:30 am. Music can […]

  Sunday Worship, May 5th, 2024 at 10:30 am Reality Has A Liberal Bias Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, May 5th at 10:30 am. This Sunday we’ll take a deep look at liberalism and whether Stephen Colbert was right when he famously said, “Reality has a well known liberal bias.” We extend a […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.       Sunday Worship, April 27th, 2024 at 10:30 am Threads of Meaning Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, April 27th at 10:30 am. Join us for a reflection […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.       Sunday Worship, April 21rst, 2024 at 10:30 am Earth Day Service Matthew S. Makley Join us on Sunday, April 21rst at 10:30 am. Join us for a heart-centered […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.       Sunday Worship, April 14th, 2024 at 10:30 am The Second Longest Habit Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, April 714h at 10:30 am. The great historian Will […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.   Sunday Worship, April 7th, 2024 at 10:30 am Interdepen-dance Hannah Kinderlehrer and Lia Davis Join us on Sunday, April 7th at 10:30 am. Join us for our 12th annual all-ages […]

Easter Sunday Worship, March 31st, 2024 at 10:30 am Jesus Before Christ Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Easter Sunday, March 31st at 10:30 am. What does history tell us about the young man from Nazareth, before centuries of politics and semi-tortured theology turned him into the Christ? An Easter donation hunt will follow the […]

  Like this message. Click the button below to like this on Facebook.   Thank you Thank you for sharing our message on Facebook.   Sunday Worship, March 24th, 2024 at 10:30 am Reaping and Sowing: The Bitter Fruits of Empire Theo Wilson Join us on Sunday, March 24th at 10:30 am. American Christian Nationalism […]

Sunday Worship, March 17th, 2024 at 10:30 am No One Gets Out Alive Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, March 17th at 10:30 am. Why and how everyone should do some end-of-life planning, even if you’re not at the end of your life. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in […]

Sunday Worship, March 10th, 2024 at 10:30 am The Well-Tempered Temper Tantrum Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, March 10th at 10:30 am. This morning will consider anger: the what, why, how, and misunderstandings of being ticked off. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in person, or if you prefer, […]

Sunday Worship, March 3rd, 2024 at 10:30 am Learning to Surf Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, March 3rd at 10:30 am for a dharma-style talk on the wisdom of learning to surf without getting wet. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in person, or if you prefer, you can […]

Sunday Worship, February 25th, 2024 at 10:30 am Growing Together, Giving Together Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, February 25th at 10:30 am. A exploration of the highs, lows, and transcendent purpose of liberal religious community in 2024. Stewardship Sunday. We extend a warm invitation to you to join us in person, or if […]

  Sunday Worship, February 18th, 2024 at 10:30 am Theology and/or Love Rev. Mike Morran Join us on Sunday, February 18th at 10:30 am. This year, Unitarian Universalism will vote on whether to replace the Principles and Purposes of our faith with a new statement, one that puts Love at the center of our Purposes […]

  Sunday Worship, February 11th, 2024 at 10:30 am Songs of Freedom, Sorrow, and Resilience Lia Davis and Brian Stone Join us on Sunday, February 11th at 10:30 am for an immersive music service featuring songs by eclectic folk musician Rhiannon Giddens. Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose […]

Sunday Worship, January 28th, 2024 at 10:30 am Race from Here Rev. Mike Morran Please join us on Sunday, January 28th at 10:30 am. First Unitarian Denver has been learning about, and working on racism and white supremacy culture for quite a while now. Something like seventy years! Last year we raised nearly a quarter-million […]

Sunday Worship, January 21rst, 2024 at 10:30 am Occasionally, Use Words Rev. Mike Morran Please join us on Sunday, January 21rst at 10:30 am. This sermon will consider What do you say to someone who is dying, who is grieving, who is anxious, depressed, or just lonely? We extend a warm invitation to you to […]

Sunday Worship, January 14th, 2024 at 10:30 am The Most Pervasive Mental Illness Rev. Mike Morran Please join us on Sunday, January 14th at 10:30 am. This sermon will consider whether racism, militarism, and materialism can be considered a mental illness and what wellness might look like. We extend a warm invitation to you to […]

Sunday Worship, January 7th, 2024 at 10:30 am Flip the Service The Religious Exploration Team Please join us on Sunday, January 7th at 10:30 am for our service. This week, we are bringing Religious Exploration into the service for multigenerational faith formation. Together, we will consider how liberating love is present in our lives through […]

Sunday Worship December 31rst at 10:30 am This Sunday, the last day of the year, we will take some time to reflect on both the past and the future in a community conversation designed for connection and sharing. There will be no Religious Exploration this morning. Our service streams to Youtube and Zoom (meeting ID […]

  Christmas Eve Worship December 24th 5 pm – Family Friendly 7 pm – Traditional Service (there is no 10:30 am Service) Please join us on Christmas Eve for a family-friendly service at 5 pm (in person), or a traditional service at 7 pm (in person and online). Both services will feature string quartet music […]

Join us for Solstice Eve – THIS Wednesday! (Thanks to Lia Davis for the post) Gather with the First Unitarian Denver community Wednesday, December 20th for Solstice Eve! Everyone is warmly invited to this fun, free, family-friendly community event, which begins at 5:30 pm with a potluck dinner, warm cider and cocoa, and crafts. EVERYONE […]

Sunday Worship, December 17th at 10:30 am The Friendly Beasts Erin Kenworthy, DRE Please join us on Sunday, December 17th at 10:30 am for annual no-rehearsal pageant! This festive all-ages service features a joyful telling of the traditional Christmas story from the perspective of the stable animals and lots of congregational singing. Join us at […]

Sunday Worship, December 10th at 10:30 am Beyond the Veil Rev. Mike Morran Please join us on Sunday, December 10th at 10:30 am for our service titled ‘Beyond the Veil’ with Rev. Mike Morran. Mysticism runs through every major religious tradition, and infuses many, if not all, indigenous ones. We will appreciate, wonder about, and […]

Sunday Worship, December 3rd at 10:30 am The Latest Christain Crisis Rev. Mike Morran Please join us on Sunday, December 3rd at 10:30 am for our service titled ‘The Latest Christian Crisis’ with Rev. Mike Morran. Christianity has faced, and somehow survived, many crisis over the past two thousand years. Here in the modern, post […]