Category Archives for "FirstAnnounce"

The All in the One: First Announce for December 4th, 2022

Posted Date: 01 December 2022 | Mary Shaw

Sunday Worship – December 4th 10:00 am The All In The One by Rev. Mike Morran One of the sources of Unitarian Universalist spirituality is: “Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.” This Sunday we will explore the tension between Universality and particularity. We have coffee hour after […]

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The Meaning of Universalism: First Announce for November 27th, 2022

Posted Date: 24 November 2022 | Mary Shaw

Happy Thanksgiving! Sunday Worship – November 27th 10:00 am The Meaning of Universalism by Nathaniel Clark The second “U” in our name comes from the Christian doctrine of universal salvation. If we choose to remain in conversation with that legacy, what does universalism mean for us now? How can a universalist worldview call us into […]

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Threads of Reformation: First Announce for November 20th, 2022

Posted Date: 17 November 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for November is Change Sunday Worship – November 20th 10:00 am Threads of Reformation by Rev. Mike Morran By request, this Sunday we will explore the theological/historical roots of Unitarianism and Universalism. We have coffee hour after the service and would love for you to bring snacks (healthy and otherwise) […]

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Godless Goddness: First Announce for November 13th, 20222

Posted Date: 11 November 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for November is Change Sunday Worship – November 13th 10:00 am Godless Goodness by Rev. Mike Morran A recurring question in liberal religion and culture, where does morality come from? We’ll take a brief tour of history, religion, and philosophy on this timeless question, especially the foundations of moral atheism. We […]

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Reparations: One Black Man’s View from Behind the Veil in 2022: FirstAnnounce for November 6th, 2022

Posted Date: 04 November 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for November is Change Sunday Worship – November 6th 10:00 am Reparations: One Black Man’s View from Behind the Veil in 2022 by Dr. Arthur McFarlane II Dr. Arthur McFarlane II is the great-grandson of W.E.B. DuBois, and the President of the Denver Black Reparations Council. Dr. McFarlane, who will be joining […]

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A Day of Remembrance Service: First Announce for October 30th, 2022

Posted Date: 28 October 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for October is Courage Sunday Worship – October 30th 10:00 am Day of Remembrance Service Multi-generational Service Sunday October 30th, is the multigenerational Day of Remembrance service. You are invited to bring photos and items to add to our altars, built to honor those loved ones who have passed this year. In […]

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A National Tendency: First Announce for October 23rd, 2022

Posted Date: 21 October 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for October is Courage Sunday Worship – October 23rd 10:00 am A National Tendency by Rev. Mike Morran As we approach the midterm elections, we will consider some recent and very loud calls to nationalism and Christian nationalism. Especially, we will consider how to intelligently respond as people of faith. We […]

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The Wisdom of Defense: First Announce for October 16th, 2022

Posted Date: 14 October 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for October is Courage Sunday Worship – October 16th at 10:00 am The Wisdom of Defense by Rev. Mike Morran Continuing on the theme of trust, this week we will focus on coping, healthy and unhealthy defense mechanisms, thriving even in the face of uncertainty. We have coffee hour after […]

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The Wisdom of Trust: First Announce for October 9th, 2022

Posted Date: 09 October 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for October is Courage Sunday Worship – October 9th at 10:00 am The Wisdom of Trust by Rev. Mike Morran Love, vulnerability, uncertainty, betrayal: this Sunday we will explore trust and spirituality. What do we trust and why? What happens when we don’t trust, can’t trust, have had our trust […]

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Exploring the Nature of Repair: First Announce for October 2nd, 2022

Posted Date: 02 October 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for October is Courage Sunday Worship – October 2nd at 10:00 am Exploring the Nature of Repair by Lotte Lieb Dula Lotte will examine our erased history, the sources of the racial wealth gap, and the economic basis for reparations, using her own family’s history as a backdrop. She’ll then […]

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Reflections on Twenty Years: First Announce for September 25th, 2022

Posted Date: 25 September 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for September is Belonging Sunday Worship – September 25th at 10:00 am Reflections on Twenty Years by Rev. Mike Morran This Sunday will be a time of remembrance and reflection as we celebrate the past twenty years of ministry at First Unitarian Denver. We have coffee hour after the service, […]

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The Power of Disrespect: First Announce for September 18th, 2022

Posted Date: 18 September 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for September is Belonging Sunday Worship – September 18th at 10:00 am The Power of Disrespect by Rev. Mike Morran This Sunday join us for a reflection on making change, both negative and positive. We have coffee hour after the service, and would love for you to bring snacks (healthy […]

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Waterworld: FirstAnnounce for September 11th, 2022

Posted Date: 11 September 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for September is Belonging Sunday Worship – September 11th at 10:00 am Waterworld by Rev. Mike Morran On this In-Gathering Sunday, we will have our annual water communion as we consider all the beautiful metaphors for water, both life-giving and chaos, across human cultures. It’s finally here! In-Gathering Sunday! Join […]

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Working for a Living: FirstAnnounce for September 4th, 2022

Posted Date: 04 September 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for September is Belonging Sunday Worship – September 4th at 10:00 am Working For a Living by Rev. Mike Morran In honor of Labor Day, we will consider some of the ways people have thought of human work, the history of work, and the work of the world. Multiplatform Worship […]

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Pursuit of Reproductive Freedom: FirstAnnounce for August 28, 2022

Posted Date: 28 August 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for August is Simplicity Sunday Worship – August 28th at 10:00 am Pursuit of Reproductive Freedom by the Reproductive Justice Project of FUSDEN What is Reproductive Justice? While the recent Supreme Court decision, Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization is a call to action regarding reproductive rights, reproductive justice is about […]

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The Spirit of Psychedelics: First Announce for August 21st

Posted Date: 21 August 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for August is Simplicity Sunday Worship – August 21rst at 10:00 am The Spirit of Psychedelics by Rev. Kristen Psaki The psychedelic renaissance is here. Fifty years into the “War on Drugs” plant medicines and psychedelics are slowly shedding old stories and resurfacing as powerful allies. What lurks in the […]

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Handle With Care: FirstAnnounce for August 14th, 2022

Posted Date: 12 August 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for August is Simplicity Sunday Worship – August 14th at 10:00 am Handle with Care by Rev. Alicia Forde These times are still tender, still unsettled and unsettling. Showing up with and for each other – making meaning and shaping the world to come – is vitally important. We’re called […]

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Language Barriers: FirstAnnounce for August 7th, 2022

Posted Date: 05 August 2022 | Mary Shaw

The Whole Souul Living Theme for August is Simplicity Sunday Worship – August 7th at 10:00 am Language Barriers by Nathaniel Clark Talking to people we don’t fully understand can be challenging, especially when those people are the ones you love. Guest speaker Nathaniel Clark reflects on a period of difficult conversations with family, and […]

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The Messiest Argument: FirstAnnounce for June 19th, 2022

Posted Date: 17 June 2022 | Rhonda Williamson

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Eating for Good

Posted Date: 10 September 2020 | Rhonda Williamson

FirstAnnounce Eating for Good(thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)-We all know that restaurants are hurting.  Since we all like to eat, there’s a way we can help.  We’ve created a list of minority-owned restaurants with brief reviews by members of our congregation (thanks, Helen Berkman, for the idea!).  Please consider soliciting these restaurants (all […]

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