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Sunday Worship,
August 11th, 2024
at 10:30 am
From Your Lips to God’s Ears
Rev. Dr. Brian Henderson
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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 today?
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Whole SoUUl Studio – Sunday, August 11 at 12:00 pm
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Join us Sunday, August 11th, 12:00 pm for Whole SoUUl Studio in the Sanctuary with Rev. Mike. The topic we will be exploring is Speaking up, speaking out, and the power of words.
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Introducing Leslie Harvey
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Leslie Harvey, the new Director of Family Ministry and Inclusion at the First Unitarian Society of Denver, recently shared a brief introduction about her background and passion for her new role.
With 32 years of experience in elementary education, Leslie has worked with underserved and at-risk youth in various locations, including Los Angeles, Mexico, and Denver. Her dedication to building strong relationships with students and families has been a hallmark of her career. As a mother to her 14-year-old son, Logan, Leslie’s most important life’s work is being a supportive parent. Her experience in volunteering for children’s ministry and her passion for creating a safe and inclusive environment for students make her excited to collaborate with the religious exploration team. Leslie also aims to improve the processes for welcoming and connecting new families and members through her involvement in the FUSE task force. She looks forward to beginning her important work and meeting the community at First Unitarian Society of Denver.
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(Thanks to the Kathy Aguirre for the post)
First Unitarian is gearing up our “Legacy Giving program” and you will be reading and hearing more about it this coming church year. What is a “legacy gift”? A legacy gift, also referred to as a deferred gift, is a donation that is planned now and made later. People usually give bequests and planned gifts to what has mattered most to them in their lives – to family, friends, and institutions that share their core values.
You will be receiving a letter in the mail in early August to help us identify who has already included FUSD in their will or estate plan, and to find out who would like more information about options for doing so. It is important to let First Unitarian know this. Please return the August letter with your responses and stay tuned to learn more about this important topic! Stewardship Council Legacy Working Group (Nancy Crow, Mike Cranmer, Lynn Garman, Kathy Aguirre, and Kate Raabe)
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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Friday Night at the Movies – A Civil Rights Journey
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Joins us Friday, August 9th from 6-8pm for the first of our movie series that will be screened in the Sanctuary. Our first movie is Slavery by Another Name. The evening is FREE! We will supply free popcorn and drinks!
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Palestine Summer Cultural Series
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The Palestine Summer Cultural Series events that remain for the summer are:
- Thursday, August 8, 6-8pm
Palestinian Arts & Culture Panel
- Thursday, August 15, 6-8pm –
Write Down:I am an Arab screening
Stay tuned for our Fall community course: Justice in Israel & Palestine
These events are at First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 N Lafayette St, and are free and open to the public. All are welcome!
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Lunch Bunch Potuck – Friday, August 9th at 11:45 am
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Everyone is invited to our monthly potluck, Lunch Bunch, on the second Friday of the month. We gather at First Unitarian Society of Denver around 11:45 a.m. to set up, and we generally ring the lunch bell at 12. If you don’t have more than an hour, just come at noon and join us. The food is always delicious, and the company is stimulating.
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Friday Night At The Movies – A Civil Rights Journey
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(Thanks to the Colleen Bryan for the post)
See the flyer for info, and bring your friends!
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New CORE Circle Forming – Families with Children
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(Thanks to the Beverly Bravo for the post)
First Unitarian Church is excited to announce the formation of a new CORE Circle just for families with children! CORE Circles, also known as Chalice Circles, are intentional monthly groups that bring people together to foster connection, friendship, and engaging discussions on a variety of topics. We’d love to hear your thoughts and see if you’re interested in joining. Please reach out to Beverly Bravo at bravodenver@gmail.com . We look forward to connecting with you!
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Save The Date: Sunday, September 8th!
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(Thanks to the Charlotte Braud-Kern and Betsy Brainerd for the post)
All-Congregation Potluck Picnic directly after the service, to welcome Leslie Harvey, our new Director of Family Ministry and Inclusion! Cheesman Park, directly after Ingathering Sunday service. Details to come. Sponsored by the Board of Trustees and the Religious Exploration Committee. Questions? Ask Charlotte Braud-Kern or Betsy Brainerd at 720-224-6380.
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Lincoln Hills – Volunteer Opportunity
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(Thanks to the Richard Woodruff for the post)
As many of you know, our congregation has been supportive of several efforts at historic Lincoln Hills. It has been revived with a repurposed mission to educate youth regarding environmental matters.
Lincoln Hills Cares develops the next generation of young leaders through outdoor and environmental education, cultural history exploration, and workforce advancement
Are you passionate about fly fishing and eager to share your skills with others? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our fly fishing teaching team!
What We’re Looking For: Enthusiastic individuals with experience in
fly fishing. Patience and good communication skills for teaching beginners.
Responsibilities: Teach the basics of fly fishing, including casting, knot tying, and fly selection. Assist in organizing and leading fly fishing workshops and outings.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, please Madi Shaheen at 720-412-3854 at madi@lhcares.org for questions.
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Humanist’s Picnic – August 25th
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(Thanks to the Kathy Glatz for the post)
On Sunday August 25th from 4-6pm on the Jefferson Unitarian Church Patio please join the Jefferson Humanists for their annual summer picnic.
1. Bring a friend who might like JH
2. We provide burgers, hot dogs and fixin’s (meat and plant based)
3. Lemonade, water, and beer/wine (for a donation)
4. Bring a side dish to share
5. Please RSVP so we are sure to have enough food
Find more information and RSVP:
https://www.meetup.com/jeffcohumanists/events/302526347/
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The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community
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UUA Newsletter – August 2024
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The Unitarian Universalist Association, publishes a newsletter every one to two months. This newsletter will keep you up to date on all things UU that are happening in the Association. There are also resources available in the newsletter Click here to view the August newsletter.
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UUA Newsletter – Social Justice and Climate Justice
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The Unitarian Universalist for a Just Economic Community publishes a newsletter on occasion. This newsletter will keep you up to date on all things UU that are happening in several areas, including Social Justice and Climate Justice. There are also resources and classes available in the newsletter. Click here to view. Additionally, you can visit the Unitarian Universalist Association website at https://www.uua.org/ for information at the association level.
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Pacific Western Region – August Newsletter
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The Pacific Western Region of the Unitarian Universalists publishes a newsletter every one to two months. This newsletter will keep you up to date on all things UU that are happening in our region. Click here to view the August newsletter. Additionally, you can visit the Unitarian Universalist Association web site at https://www.uua.org/ for information at the association level.
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