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Sunday Worship,
August 24th, 2025
at 10:30 am
Give Ear to My Words
Rev. Alicia Forde
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Join us on August 24th at 10:30 am. Resilience is a practice that requires accompaniment and surrender. It is a practice that demands pause, prayer, and peering into the cracks. It is a practice that – in these times – our toolkits cannot do without.
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Children’s Religious Exploration Programming
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(Thanks to Leslie Harvey for the post)
All ages are welcome to join Ms. Leslie in the chapel after Time For All Ages (TFAA) August 17-August 31 for card games, legos, crafts, and fun!
Our Annual Backpack Blessing will take place during TFAA on August 17th. Bring your backpack to church that morning for a beautiful UU tradition!
September 7th will be an Intergenerational Service and on September 14th RE Classes will resume.
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Second Service Exploration – Update
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We invite you to take a few minutes to watch our newest video update about the possibility of adding a second service. In it, we share the feedback you so thoughtfully provided through our recent survey, along with reflections and next steps as we continue this conversation together as a community.
Click here to view a detail summary of the Two Services Survey Feedback.
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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ReUUnion Community Celebration
Let’s kick off First Unitarian Denver’s Ingathering weekend with a party! Join us for ReUUnion – a fun, free, fabulous, all-ages community celebration at First Unitarian Denver. We’ll gather in the community room at 4 pm for drinks, snacks, face painting, and more. Around 5:00, we’ll move to the sanctuary for PrevUU – a song-based preview of our FUSD 2025 – 2026 church year, featuring our amazing FUSD musicians. Dinner will be provided! Around 6 PM, we’ll enjoy a taco bar with options for various dietary needs, followed by ice cream sundaes.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 3rd, so we have a head count for dinner. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
RSVP here.
Want to help out? Become a volunteer! Sign up here.
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New Parenting CORE Circle!
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(Thanks to Leslie Harvey for the post)
We are creating a supportive community for divorced and single parents of children of all ages. Whether you’re navigating co-parenting, raising kids solo, an empty nester, or adjusting to a new chapter in life, we hope to create a safe space to share, connect, and grow together.
Single and divorced parenting comes with unique challenges and triumphs. Here, you’ll find encouragement and support from others on similar parenting journeys.
Please let Leslie know at msleslie@fusden.org if you are interested in joining us for open conversations in a judgment-free zone where your experience is respected and your voice is valued. We will meet on Tuesday, September 2nd 5:30-7:00 in the Community Room.
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(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)
In-Gathering Sunday (September 7th), will include our annual Water Communion ceremony. All are invited to bring a small sample of water from your travels, your home, or any meaningful place you have been. Bring your water and your stories for this annual Unitarian tradition.
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Finding Yourself at First Unitarian Denver!
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(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)
A time for seekers, the curious, and those wishing to connect with the 1st Unitarian Denver community! This participatory class of three hours will provide an introduction to Unitarian Universalism and First Unitarian Church. An added bonus is that you will meet some wonderful people! Facilitated by Rev. Mike Morran, Saturday, September 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All are welcome, but you must pre-register here. Questions, please reach out to Rev. Mike at revmorran@gmail.com.
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Sing Anyway: Finding Courage Through Song Workshop
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You don’t have to be a “good” singer to be a powerful one. Join us for Sing Anyway (on Thursday, September 11th from 6-8 pm): Finding Courage Through Song, a 2-hour singing workshop for anyone who feels the call to sing—especially those who’ve been told they shouldn’t. Together, we’ll explore the deep spiritual roots of song as a tool for healing and courage.
This workshop is for people who sing in the shower, hum when they’re heartbroken, or long to lift their voice but have been silenced by shame or fear. No experience necessary. Your facilitator will lead you in guided vocal exercises, heart-centered group singing, and time for reflection. We’ll remember what our ancestors knew: that singing doesn’t have to be perfect to be holy. You’ll leave with more singing confidence and at least 3 simple songs to carry with you into the world.
Whether your voice is loud, quiet, wobbly, or wild—it belongs here. Bring your voice and your willingness to be moved. Let’s sing our way back to courage—together.
About Your Facilitator: Rev. Cindy Pincus started singing – with a very shaky voice! – 7 years ago as a last ditch effort to heal recurring strep throat infections. Since then she’s learned dozens of songs by heart, sung in front of small and large groups, and found a partner who sings perfect high harmonies to her melodies. Rev. Cindy teaches people to sing by helping them drop into their heart, the place where all songs truly come from. She loves to teach with humor, permission to learn through mistakes, and plenty of amusement! And she hasn’t had strep throat since.
Cost: $25 for general public, $12 for FUSD members; payable in cash or Venmo day of the event or can pay ahead on the website events page
Website Events Page: https://www.clairvoyantcounseling.com/events/sing-anyway-fusd
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/16wbc6SJzS/
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(Thanks to Kathy Glatz for the post)
School starts August 18 for Jeanette’s youngest daughter. She’s going to HS, in far SW Denver. She lives east of school. She needs afternoon pickups. Please contact Kathy Glatz.
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Sign Declaration in Support of Immigrants
(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)
The Interfaith Immigration Network of CO has written a powerful Declaration in Support of Immigrants. We are asking individuals to sign on, share widely, and contact your legislators telling them you’ve signed. To read the Declaration and sign on-line please click here. Folks from FUSD’s Immigration Project will also be at coffee hour each Sunday through the end of October so you can sign there as well.
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Social Justice Film Series at First Universalist
(Thanks to Holly Fulton, First Universalist, for the post)
First Universalist Church, 4101 E Hampden, Denver
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm and please bring snacks to share if possible
Film Title: “Crip Camp”
It is September and the Social Justice film series is BACK!! Our first film
is “Crip Camp”. Today it would be unthinkable to nickname a summer
getaway for children with disabilities “Crip Camp.” Yet that was the
nickname given to Camp Jened, a summer camp for children, teens and
adults with disabilities that operated in the Catskill Mountains of New
York from 1951 to 1977. The camp is the subject of a 2020
documentary on the origins of the disability rights movement.
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Guns to Gardens Volunteer Opportunity
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(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)
Join other volunteers on Saturday, Sept 6 from 10:00-12:00 at a church in Aurora (see attached flyer for church address). People voluntarily bring their guns to be relinquished and volunteers are needed to have the very well organized process run smoothly. Different roles available. Contact me for more information.
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Local Unitarian Universalists and Community News
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Humanist Potluck Picnic – Jefferson Unitarian Church
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(Thanks to Kathy Glatz for the post)
Sat, Aug 23 · 4:00 PM MDT
Jefferson Humanists Annual Summer Picnic In Person
Location: Jefferson Unitarian Church Patio 14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden, CO
We invite all our members and friends to join us for food, music, games, and fellowship with other humanists at our annual summer picnic on the JUC patio. The chapter will provide grilled food with a vegetarian option and lemonade, iced tea, and water to drink. We will also have beer and wine available for a small donation. We ask everyone attending to bring a potluck dish to share (salad, side dish, dessert).
We will have table & lawn games and music. Please RSVP so we can know how much food to buy. Be sure to include the number in your party and what sort of potluck dish you plan to bring.
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The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community
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