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Sunday Worship,
May 24th, 2026
at 9:15 & 11 am
What is Asked and What is Given
Rev. Michael DeSantis
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Join us on May 24th at 9:15 and 11 am. This coming Monday marks Memorial Day, a holiday honoring American military members who have died while serving our country. It is a complicated holiday for many Unitarian Universalists. This week, we will reflect on — and wrestle with — the nature of both service and sacrifice.
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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 9:15 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 each service.
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Attention First Unitarian Drivers: Parking Pass Update
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Effective Sunday, May 17, 2026, 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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Children’s Religious Exploration Programming
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Religious Exploration News
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(Thanks to Leslie Harvey, for the post)
On May 31st, we will have a service time of 9:15 am followed by the Congregational Meeting. It will be our last Sunday with regular RE Classes for the year before we break for the summer.
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.
Please mark your calendars- there will be no RE activities offered on the following dates: June 21, July 12, and July 19.
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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First Unitarian Blood drive
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(Thanks to the Danica Larson for the post)
Give life to the life givers. Donate Blood on May 24th, 11 am to 2pm! First Unitarian is coordinating again with Donate for Mothers, raising awareness of the 1 in 83 people delivering who require blood products. Sign up early for a convenient time right at the chapel at FUSD.
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(Thanks to Ed Dieringer for the post)
The First Unitarian Society of Denver’s annual business meeting is May 31st after the 9:15 service. There will not be a second service on that day. The Board of Trustees had hoped to have a vote on new church bylaws. However, that has been deferred to a special meeting that will occur at the beginning of the next church year (Sept-October). In the meantime, the new bylaws will be posted in First Announce and Order of Service. The BOT will hold Q&A sessions in preparation for the special meeting.
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Annual Business Meeting Agenda
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(Thanks to Ed Dieringer for the post)
Annual Congregational Meeting Agenda: Participate in the Democratic Process, reflect on the past year, and vote on priorities for the next fiscal year.
Click HERE for the agenda.
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Slate of Nominees for 2026-2027 Church Year
(Thanks to Tess Dieringer for the post)
Please click here to review the slate of nominees for elected positions for the upcoming 2026-2027 church year published in accordance with FUSD’s bylaws. These nominees will be approved at our annual congregational meeting on Sunday, May 31 at the Congregational Meeting at 11:00 am.
The Leadership Development Committee
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Congregational Choir Pieces!
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(Thanks to Wyatt Smith for the post)
On Sunday, May 31 the Choir will be featured on it’s last Choir Sunday of the Spring. We would like to invite anyone interested to join us at Choir Rehearsal in the Chapel at 7:15-9:00 pm starting Wednesday May 20 through Wednesday May 27 to learn our congregational songs for Sunday, May 31. These pieces are easy to learn and you will help lead the congregation in singing at our service that morning. We have one service on Sunday, May 31 at 9:15 am. Call time for the Choir will be 8:30 am. We hope to see you there!
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Legacy Giving Celebration Dinner
(Thanks to Lynn Garman and Ellory Boyd for the post)
If you are a legacy donor at FUSD, are interested in learning more about legacy giving, or just want to celebrate our congregation’s strong commitment to legacy, please join us for dinner on June 7th! Please RSVP by May 31 to stewardship@fusden.org.
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Inter-Connected Committee Meeting
(Thanks to pwhorton@gmail.com for the post)
The Inter-Connected Committee, a sub-committee of The Committee on Shared Ministry and the Leadership Development Committee, brings all committees and leaders, including staff, together in the spirit of shared ministry to share committee updates, strategize, and work together to create a more focused approach to seeking solutions to common concerns–this semi-annual meeting will focus on ministry assessments. All committee members, committee leaders, and those interested in committee work and leadership are welcome to attend.
The meeting is Saturday, June 13, from 8:45-noon in the community room. Please RSPV to Jay Mohr by June 8–breakfast will be served from 8:45-9:15.
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(Thanks to the Wyatt Smith for the post)
Ladies and Gentlemen! You are cordially invited to join CU Boulder Music students and local community members for a Free Community Concert! This event is being put on by students and friends connected through the CU Boulder College of Music. The event is not affiliated with CU Boulder, but you will be fortunate to hear many current and former CU Music Buffs performing alongside guests from out-of-state. The concert will feature vocalists, trumpet players, pianists, and potentially some comedic relief!
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To all who generously donated to the Special Call at the Auction: Please note that you can fulfill your donation with a check to FUSD and through Breeze with the drop down menu “Auction Special Call”. You may use the credit card you registered on the auction website but of course that would result in a credit card charge. If you use a check or Breeze.
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Primary Grades OWL Classes Will Be Offered This Fall
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(Thanks to Leslie Harvey for the post)
WHOOOOO is ready? We are excited to announce that elementary OWL (Our Whole Lives) classes will return this fall! For more than 25 years, UU congregations have offered this life-affirming, comprehensive sexuality education program that helps children build self-esteem, healthy relationships, body awareness, and decision-making skills.
Leslie, Ellory Boyd, and Robin Keith recently completed the required UUA training and are preparing to offer an 8-week OWL series for elementary-aged children beginning in September. Depending on interest and family commitment, we will offer either a K/1, 1st/2nd, or 2nd/3rd grade class.
If you have children, grandchildren, or family friends in grades K–3 who may be interested, please complete and share this interest survey by June 7. Survey responses will help determine which grade levels we offer.
Workshops are developmentally appropriate and include topics such as bodies, boundaries, families, pregnancy and birth, and babies. Questions? Contact Leslie or speak with her before or after Sunday services.
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Waitlist for Free House Concerts This Summer
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Would you like to attend a house concert this summer—hear great music, enjoy delicious food, and meet people of different generations—but the cost makes it difficult? Here’s an opportunity for you.
Occasionally, ticket holders have to cancel at the last minute and donate their seats. Rather than let those spots go empty, which is disappointing to musicians and chefs alike, we’re creating a waitlist for people who would love to attend.
Fill out this short contact form, and when a seat opens up, a group message will be sent out. The first to respond gets the seat. More details are on the form.
It’s a win-win for everyone involved—and a wonderful way to enjoy an evening of music, food, and community.
Please direct any questions to Charlotte Braud-Kern 720-938-7423 or charlottebraudkern@gmail.com
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(Thanks to Cindy Robertson for the post)
What do Charlotte, Julie, Kimberly, Cindy, Marilee, Peggy and Trudy all have in common? They are celebrating decade birthdays and want you to join us!
Please put the information on your calendar.
When: Saturday June 6 12:30 – 2:30 Open house
Where: Cheeseman Park by the Children’s Play Area
What to bring: Lawn chair, outdoor lawn game that you would like to play, and good wishes. If you want to bring a food item to share, great, but please don’t feel obligated.
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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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Film Viewing and Discussion: All the Empty Rooms
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(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)
Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence invites us to join First Universalist Church of Denver for a viewing of the powerful documentary film, All The Empty Rooms, followed by a presentation by the Everytown Survivors Network. The film won an Academy Award for best documentary short. News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp embark on a multi-year journey documenting the empty bedrooms of children lost to school shootings, laying bare the realities of forgotten families grappling with grief and loss.
Free film viewing and discussion Friday, 5/29 from 3:00-4:30 at First Universalist Church of Denver
4101 E Hampden Ave, Denver
RSVP here:
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Know Your Rights Training with Denver Justice Project
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(Thanks to Karen Derrick-Davis for the post)
We hope that everyone will join us for this training. As a congregation we must all be prepared no matter where we are (in the streets, our neighborhood, or at church) to understand our constitutional rights and know the actions to take to protect them.
The Denver Justice Project will provide a Know Your Rights Training workshop that is intended to arm the participants with the knowledge about how to navigate interactions with law-enforcement to their best ability in hopes of the safest possible outcome. This training is also geared to help community members understand their Constitutional Rights and assess interactions with police should their Rights be violated. This event is open to the community. Feel free to share with friends and family.
June 7th – after service (open to FUSD congregants only).
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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 have been recovering from the flu and was unable to work on the painting.
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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Let’s Ramp up our UU Activism! Join UUs from around CO in forming a CO Statewide Action Network!
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Calling all activists and people of goodwill! Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry and Rev. Ruth Rinehart are bringing UUs from across the state together to dream, plan and act together as a UU Statewide Action Network. Fourteen other states have statewide action networks that help coalesce and amplify our UU voices in their own state and nationally. It’s time to raise our collective UU Voices in Colorado. Sign up here: CO UU State Action Network Sign-Up to join in our inaugural meeting for clergy and lay leaders alike.
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Immigration, Refugees, Asylees
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(Thanks to Kathy Glatz for the post)
Join Jefferson Humanists for our monthly program, May 24th
Natalie Impraim is the Advocacy Coordinator for the Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado, and Oliver Fon is a refugee, speaker, and storyteller. Both are part of the Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, whose mission is to build a thriving and intercultural community through learning, language access, and advocacy.
Natalie will facilitate the presentation, beginning with data and statistics about the status of immigrants, refugees, and asylees in Colorado and beyond. Oliver will bring home the realities of forced migration, identity, and survival in his personal story of the perilous journey from Cameroon to Metro Denver.
Important New Program Timing Information. Gather at 4pm:
The program starts at 4:15 with announcements. Speakers begin around 4:30
Bring food for a potluck at 5:30
STREAMING AVAILABLE
This is a hybrid event, both in-person at the JUC and online on our YouTube Channel. If you can’t make it in-person, you can watch the streaming broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonhumanists2779/streams. We will also record the program for later viewing on our YouTube Channel for those who may miss this event.
Apologies to those who tried to attend the April Program on streaming. We had technical problems. We are working to upload a recording of the program to our YouTube.
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Jefferson Humanists – May 31 at 4pm
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(Thanks to Kathy Glatz for the post)
Special Program – Transatlantic Relations in Turbulent Times
Location: Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO
Join Jefferson Humanists for a special program by Dr. Andrew Denison, Director of Transatlantic Networks, Bonn, Germany, for his presentation, Transatlantic Relations in Turbulent Times.
Important New Program Timing Information
Gather at 4pm:
Dr. Denison will speak at 4:15
Bring food for discussion and a potluck from 5:15 to 6:15
To ensure we set up enough seats, RSVP via this Meetup link or by email to RSVP@jeffersonhumanists.com.
https://www.meetup.com/jeffcohumanists/events/314661646/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
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The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community
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