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Sunday Worship,
December 1rst, 2024
at 10:30 am
A Few Interesting “…isms”
Rev. Mike Morran
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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.
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Giving in Action – Boulder/Nablus Sister City Project
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(Thanks to Arnie Carter for the post)
The Boulder-Nablus Sister City Project (in west bank Palestine) fosters relationships through cultural, educational, information and trade exchanges, inspiring lifelong friendships that support prosperity and peace through person-to-person “citizen diplomacy.” We arrange delegations to Nablus, with an emphasis on service, host Nablus citizens in Boulder, produce Palestinian cultural events and share expertise between citizens of both cities We are working to open a clinic in Askar Camp that offers diagnostic tools and equipment, a dental clinic, and emergency medical treatment. The clinic will have a small laboratory (urine and blood analysis), ultra sound, an x-ray unit, an emergency room, general medicine, and a dental unit – all of which will contribute significantly to the ability to provide healthcare to the residents of Askar Refugee Camp and the surrounding area
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Whole SoUUl Studio at noon on Sunday 12/1/24
(Thanks to the Mike Morran for the post)
Everyone is invited to join Rev. Mike for Whole SoUUl Studio Sunday, December 1rst at 12 pm. The topic will be Resistance.
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Miriam’s Book Table is Proud to Feature…
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(Thanks to Nan Wigington for the post)
Gender Queer: a Memoir by Maia Kobabe. This young adult graphic novel about gender identity is one of the most challenged and banned books across the country. It depicts the author’s difficult process of coming out to family and society as nonbinary and asexual. Eir willingness to be so honest and forthright necessarily means that depictions of sexual and other experiences are included (hence the challenges and bans). Winner of the 2020 ALA Alex Award for young adult books. Stop by the table at coffee hour and see if this book is right for you or someone you know.
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Children’s Religious Exploration Programming
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Religious Exploration News
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(Thanks to the Leslie Harvey for the post)
Families, mark your calendars! In our Solstice Eve event on December 20th the children will sing “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”, participate in the Advent Spiral, create crafts with the family, and sit down for a meal together as a community. Our next intergenerational service will be held on December 22nd when the children will put on a Winter Solstice musical, written by our very own Charlotte Braud-Kern! If your child is interested in participating, we would like you to commit to attending the following Sundays: December 1, 8, and 15 where they will learn and rehearse their parts during class time. We will have mandatory dress rehearsals on December 15th from 12:00-1:00 (pizza provided) and December 22nd at 9:45.
Do you have any old holiday cards that you would be willing to donate? Our children will be creating holiday cards for a project and images from old cards could be cut out and used to create their art! Please give donations to Ms. Leslie at the Family Check In Table.
Do you know any middle schoolers who would be interested in our Youth Program here at FUSD? Well, make sure to get them here on January 5th when we will kickstart our classes for 6th-8th graders! You can enroll them in Breeze with this form. The first and second Sundays of each month will be dedicated to lessons exploring world religions and the third and fourth Sundays will be more informal and student-led; preteens and teens building community together playing games, doing crafts, book studies, and whatever they are inspired to do!
Click here to learn more about a UU Summer Camp opportunity for Middle and High Schoolers July 6-12, 2025 in Casper, WY. Registration starts on February 1, 2025.
We currently have two volunteers interested in serving in our Youth classrooms, but we need more! We are looking for folks to facilitate lessons on world religions on the first and second Sundays of each month and folks to facilitate student-led fun on the third and fourth Sundays. If you are interested in investing in Denver’s future by serving in our Youth program, please contact Leslie at msleslie@fusden.org or complete this form in Breeze to get the process started.
Our Nursery is open for business! Thanks to Mary Hilken for volunteering to serve in our Nursery this Sunday and every Sunday in November. Children under the age of 3 are welcome! Please enroll your child through Breeze using this form and be sure to sign them in before the service. This information will help us get to know you and your child before s/he starts and to be prepared for their arrival.
Shout Out to this week’s Volunteer Superhero, CJ Whitlaw! CJ has been a faithful volunteer who has served our tiny humans 6 out of the last 11 weeks. What a rock star! CJ has been willing to serve in Preschool, K/1, and 2nd-5th to see which is the best fit. Thanks for your dedication, CJ. We are so lucky to have your support.
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The following cherished individuals will be greatly missed:
- A First Unitarian member since 1989, Beverly Bridges, 94 passed away on November 17, 2024. Please hold Beverly’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
- George James, 81, a member of First Unitarian since 2015, died on November 19, 2024. Please hold George’s family and his wife Jayne James close in your hearts. Condolences can be sent to Jayne at 5530 E 17th Ave Parkway, Denver, CO 80220.
- November 22, 2024, saw the passing of our staff custodian and member Rich Stephen. Rich is survived by sons Andre Stephen from Colorado (along with Andre’s mother Barbara Stephen) and Benjamin Stephen from Germany; grandchildren Arthur, Tooma and Robin, and his cherished service dog, Heidi. Condolences can be sent to Andre Stephen, 2694 S Xanadu Way, Unit D, Aurora, CO 80014. There will be a service at a later date.
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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Finding Yourself at First Unitarian Denver
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(Thanks to Rev. Mike 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, December 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All are welcome, but you must pre-register with Rev. Mike (revmorran@gmail.com).
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You are invited to a music-filled, contemplative service on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00 pm. This service features vocalists from our community, Lia Davis on piano, and guest cellist Phil Norman. Blue Christmas is for everyone, though especially for those whose memories or experience of the holidays has been incongruous with the typical, superficial expectations of the season.
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Lunch Bunch Potluck – Friday, December 13 at 11:45 am
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Everyone is invited to our monthly potluck, Lunch Bunch, on the second Friday of the month. This month we will be meeting on December 13th. 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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Celebration of Lewis Thompson at Coffee hour
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(Thanks to Marty Dawley for the post)
Lewis Thompson has been a very active, long time member of First Unitarian. Let’s make Sunday December 15th, a special coffee hour to celebrate him and give him extra hugs for the road before he and his daughter head for Detroit. Want to bring an extra something to this coffee hour? Contact Marty Dawley with offers or questions. martydawley@yahoo.com
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