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Sunday Worship
August 2, 2026
at 10:30 am
A UU To-Do list for these times: Ground Yourself. Amplify. Act. (Repeat)
Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry
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Join us on August 2nd at 10:30 am. With the blatant rise of authoritarianism and white supremacy in this country, our UU values and voices are desperately needed in the public square. Some of us are active every day, wondering if and how we are making a difference. Some of us are overwhelmed and paralyzed by the onslaught of traumatic events. Many of us are probably a combination of both. Yet, we can make a difference, especially when we act collectively. In this service, Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry will share reflections from the January Clergy Call to Minneapolis during the height of the ICE occupation of that city and what it means for us in Colorado today.
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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 the service.
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Giving in Action – Clothes to Kids of Denver
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(Thanks to Noelle Botti, for the post)
Clothes To Kids of Denver proudly provides new and quality used clothing to students from low-income or in-crisis families throughout the Denver Metro Area, free of charge. Students ages 3-21 are invited to choose a school wardrobe from the wide selection of stylish clothing in our boutique, where families are treated with dignity and respect. Each student’s wardrobe includes five outfits, a pair of shoes, a coat and five pairs each of new socks and underwear. Clothes To Kids has given away more than 142,000 wardrobes since opening in 2008. That’s close to 3,000,000 pieces of clothing and shoes! Erin Martin, Development Director, will be here on Sunday to tell us more about the work they do.
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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.
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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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 amended bylaws
Decision Rationale (Blue Book).
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OWL Offered to 2nd and 3rd Graders September to November
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Our Whole Lives (OWL) Program to be offered in the fall of 2026 for 2nd and 3rd graders. This program offers comprehensive, age-appropriate, and values-based sexuality education in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
OWL is guided by the following two principles: parents and caregivers have primary responsibility for their children’s sexuality education and sexuality education happens through open and honest communication among adults and their children.
Please complete this form to reserve your child’s spot. Enrollment is limited to ensure a high-quality experience, with a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 12 students per class. Early registration is encouraged, as classes will only be held if minimum enrollment is met.
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DON’T PANIC! It was time to clean up the name tag wall, as it was bursting at the seams. It looks very different and it might take you a minute to find your name tag on Sunday morning.
Blue name tags, based on the current list of members, are on the wall in alphabetical order. White name tags, visitors and friends, were removed so that we can ascertain who is still attending regularly. All white name tags will be alphabetized on tables near the name tag wall. After the service, you can add your white name tag to the alphabetized name tag wall.
If you cannot find your name tag, we apologize in advance! Please email Leslie at msleslie@fusden.org and she will help you find it or will create a new name tag for you. Additionally, if you would like to update your name tag, you can reach out to Leslie for assistance.
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Pastoral Prayer Request Form
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First Unitarian is a church built on love and communal care. Each Sunday, we share aloud the joys and sorrows of our lives.
If you would like a joy or sorrow included in the pastoral prayer during our Sunday morning worship services, please submit this form.
By submitting this form, you give your permission to have your prayer request(s) read aloud by one of our worship leaders. Submitting this form also gives our worship leaders permission to lightly edit submissions or summarize items, if needed.
Note: All First Unitarian worship services are streamed and available for later viewing via YouTube. Do not submit any requests that contain compromising information!
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(Thanks to Carol Ruckel for the post)
Check out our new Memorial Hall (between the lobby and Community Room) where you can see photos of our ministers and building! We’re looking for the pictures of our last building…any idea where they are hiding?
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Auction Events Still Available!
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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 and I’ll get you to one of these-don’t delay as there are only a few seats left at most of them. On-Line Bidding on the website is closed but just email me and we will add you internally.
Featured Event:
Saturday August 29. Meet the Board – a Wine and Hors d’oeuvres Gathering. The Board wants to meet you and get your feedback! Only $20 (or $10 if you are a new member of less than two years).
House Concerts:
-Saturday August 22 Gossamer Winds Quintet at Stu and Carol’s
-Saturday August 30, Backyard Concert with “Lafayette”
-Saturday Sept 19, Highline Crossing at Tess and Ed’s
-Saturday, November 7, Power Ballads Unplugged! at the Hahn’s
Details on the auction website – just click on “Auction Catalog”:
https://2026firstunitarianauction.auctria.events/
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Sunday Morning Volunteer Opportunities
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Looking for a meaningful way to connect with our community and support Sunday worship? We invite you to consider serving as a Coffee Host, Greeter Usher, Board Welcome or A/V Volunteer.
These volunteer roles are simple, rewarding ways to help create a welcoming and hospitable experience for everyone who walks through our doors. Whether you’re greeting visitors with a smile, helping people find their seats, or sharing fellowship over coffee after the service, your presence makes a difference.
Coffee Hour Host – Volunteer here.
Greeters and Visitor Table – Volunteer here.
Usher – Volunteer here.
Board of Trustee Sunday Morning Welcome – Signup here
A/V Volunteer (must be trained) – Signup here. For Training, contact Diane Hoffman or Greg Wimpey
We would love to have you join our team! Together, we create the warm and inclusive community that makes First Unitarian Denver a special place.
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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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(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 Middle East Justice for the post)
Sunday, August 9 7-9pm
First Unitarian Society of Denver
1400 Lafayette St, Denver
Come relax in our beautiful sanctuary and enjoy an evening of original folk Americana with local musicians Anneke Dean and Charles Mertens. Music brings us together and replenishes the soul so we can continue the fight for collective liberation.
The suffering in Gaza continues unabated and the need for aid is greater than ever. No tickets are required, but please plan to donate as you are able and inspired. All funds will go directly to aid organizations supporting the survival of families in Gaza including:
@wckitchen
@ele_elna_elak
@watermelon relief
Please RSVP here, spread the word and bring friends!
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Whistle Kit Making Returns to FUSD!
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(Thanks to Linda Nabours for the post)
As ICE ramps up their heinous operations, the Denver IPT (Immigrant Partnership Team) Whistle Brigade, with endorsement of the FUSD Immigrant Project, returns to our church for whistle and resource kit making. Record-breaking numbers of kidnappings are occurring across our nation and this is one of our responses, in which all are invited to participate! We hope to see you on Saturday, August 15 from 11-1:30 in the Community Room. Refreshments provided.
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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 worked on the main character’s scrubs. The cream backgrounmd was touched up and a deeper level of depth was created,
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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The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community
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