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Sunday Worship,
November 23rd, 2025
at 10:30 am
Making a Place for UU
Rev. Lia Davis
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Join us on November 23rd at 10:30 am. Each moment offers a generous invitation to notice, to feel, to be truly awake, to create something new and unknown. And yet it is not so simple for most of us to say yes to these invitations. Rev. Lia will share a series of excerpts from her Morning Pages (free association) journal, exploring themes of mindfulness, embodied living, escaping ruts, and embracing the beauty and the mess that is a part of each of our lives.
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Children’s Religious Exploration Programming
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(Thanks to Leslie Harvey for the post)
Winter Solstice Eve will be held on Saturday December 20th from 4:00-7:00 this year. We will have a face painter, an all-ages coloring poster, and *new* a family friendly spiral lighting ceremony before the traditional spiral lighting. More details and link to RSVP coming soon.
Interactive, No-Rehearsal Intergenerational Pageant will be held during Sunday service on December 21st. You won’t want to miss this all-ages fun!
No RE Classes will be held on Sunday December 28th.
RE Food and Hygiene Drive!
November SNAP benefits are on hold by the federal government and the USDA, impacting approximately 600,000 Coloradans. Let’s live our UU SHARED VALUE OF GENEROSITY and help local families by donating food and hygiene products to Metro Caring. Please bring your donations to the wagon near the front door.
Food & Product Suggestions:
We recommend choosing healthy foods that are low in sodium and sugar.
*Fruits and vegetables: low-sodium canned veggies, canned fruit in water, sauces (curry, enchilada sauce, pasta sauce), unsweetened applesauce
*Proteins: canned chicken and tuna, nuts and nut butters, fresh cheeses, meat
*Grains: paste, flour, masa, rice, oats, whole wheat bread
*Healthy snacks: popcorn, protein bars, rice cakes
*Condiments and spices: soy sauce, dried chilis, cooking oil, spices, herbs
*Hygiene products: toothpaste, toothbrushes, bar soap, body wash, shampoo & conditioner, razors, combs, period products, baby products
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UU Children Singing Service Project
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(Thanks to Charlotte Braud-Kern for the post)
Your child is invited to lift their voice with other singers from the First Unitarian Society of Denver, Jefferson Unitarian and First Universalist to sing in a special performance of holiday music for the residents of Sunrise Senior Living in Denver!
Let’s share the joy of the season through song and community!
When: Saturday, December 13
● Rehearsal & Pizza Lunch: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St., Denver
● Performance: 1:30 PM
Sunrise Senior Living, 251 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246
What to Bring: A snack and a water bottle
What to Wear: Festive holiday clothes—or anything that makes you feel cheerful and comfortable!
Parent Notes: Singers can be dropped off at FUSD at 11:00 AM. Parents are asked to accompany their children to the performance or help arrange a carpool for the 1:00 PM departure at performance at Sunrise.
Let’s make this a joyful afternoon of music, friendship, and community spirit!
Please RSVP with Charlotte Braud-Kern at charlottebraudkern@gmail.com
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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Leadership Development Workshop – DATE CHANGE!
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(Thanks to Tess Dieringer for the post)
Leadership Development Workshop
Making Sense of Our Sensitivities
November 23 from noon to 1:30 pm in the Rose Chapel
In this 90-minute workshop, we will examine common self beliefs (based on the work of Aaron T. Beck, MD), and their direct, but often unconscious, impact on communication. Self beliefs affect our interactions and relationships, often causing us to automatically react rather than to thoughtfully respond. We explore why certain behaviors of others “trigger” us, often derailing productive exchanges. We will present proven strategies on how to rise above self-defeating reactions to enhance our abilities to work collaboratively and respectfully. Facilitated by Tess Dieringer, MSW, LCSW, Care Manager Certified. Kindly RSVP by Thursday, November 20, so we can plan accordingly at https://forms.gle/iGf1arXAchRduJPr5. All are welcome as we learn and grow together in support of our beloved community! Refreshments provided.
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Souulful Potluck Hosts for January 31rst
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Our next Souulful Potluck date is Saturday, January 31st. If you are able and interested in hosting a small group (5-7) in your home, please contact Susan Riederer at sjriederer@comcast.net. The potlucks are held throughout the day depending on the wish of the host.
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(Thanks to Carol Ruckel for the post)
Do you love trimming for the holidays? Join us after church on Sunday, November 30 to get our decorations spruced up and ready to hang. We’ll have light refreshments and lots of fun as we refresh our wreaths, bows and who-knows-what-else we may find in storage!
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Denver’s 149th Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service
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(Thanks to Michael DeSantis for the post)
Denver’s Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service — started in 1876 — is one of the oldest continuous interfaith partnerships in the country and First Unitarian has a long tradition of participating. This year’s service will be held at the Denver Buddhist Temple (1947 Lawrence St.) and will begin at 10 am on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27). The service will be around an hour long and will be followed by light refreshments.
Monetary and nonperishable food donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of our local mission partner, Metro Caring. More information about items to donate is available here.
Parking will be available in the Sakura Square garage, entrance at 1950 Lawrence St (validation processed inside the temple with license plate number). Overflow garage parking will also be available: details to come! Additionally, street parking in Denver is free for the holiday.
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December Resonance Service
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(Thanks to Rev. Lia Davis for the post)
Resonance is a monthly contemplative worship service at First Unitarian Denver. Our next Resonance service is Wednesday December 3rd at 6 pm. Resonance offers quiet music, guided meditation, readings / poems, and time for shared silent reflection. Please bring a dish to share for a potluck supper following the service at 6:30 in the community room. All are welcome! Even if you are unable to bring a dish, please join us. Would you like to volunteer to help at one of our potlucks? Sign up to sponsor a Resonance potluck this year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4A92DA3F8C61-58166392-resonance#/
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(Thanks to Rev. Lia Davis for the post)
You are invited to our annual Blue Christmas service – a music-filled, contemplative worship service on Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 pm. Led by Michael DeSantis, this service features musicians from our community, Rev. 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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(Thanks to Colleen Bryan for the post)
Let’s Talk Homesharing… and Share a Lunch! Sunday, January 4, 2026 11:45 am-2:00 pm at First Unitarian,
Denver (and the country) face a housing crisis. Millions of bedrooms throughout the country sit empty every night. Meanwhile 3-5 times as many people cannot find affordable rooms to rent. And loneliness is reported across age and social class at epidemic levels. What do you imagine accounts for such gaps? How might they be reduced?
Would you consider having lunch and conversation to explore this with us?
Homeowners with one or more extra bedrooms are particularly invited to join us for a focus group conversation to explore the needs, concerns, and incentives that might make home-sharing viable. For more information, click here.
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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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Connect With Other FUSD Members, Friends and Visitors
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(Thanks to the Connections Committee for the post)
Help us create a welcoming space for visitors every Sunday by volunteering at the greeters or visitor information table (located in the church foyer and at the entrance/exit to the Community Room). These tables offer a place for newcomers, as well as FUSD members and friends, to ask questions and make connections within our community.
Volunteers are needed during the half hour before and after the service. We’ll provide everything you need—including pairing you with an experienced volunteer to get started. Just bring a warm smile, desire to help others, and heart for connection.
To learn more or sign up, contact Coral Cosway at coswaycoral@gmail.com.
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(Thanks to the Leslie Harvey for the post)
Looking for a way to give back that doesn’t involve committees, spreadsheets, or public speaking? Click here to volunteer to keep our coffee hour up and running! You will sign up with a team of 2-4 others when it works with your schedule- you can serve once a month, once a quarter, or whatever you can.
It’s an easy, meaningful way to nourish community — and maybe sneak the first cookie!
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Freedom of Speech – Community Art Project
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(Thanks to Nina Nadeau for the post)
Here is the weekly update of the Freedom of Speech Community Painting. It’s progress also can be viewed before and after Sunday Service.
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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The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community
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