FirstAnnounce – November 10, 2024

Sunday Worship,

November 10th, 2024

at 10:30 am

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Rev. Mike Morran

Join us on Sunday, November 10th at 10:30 am.  On this post-election Sunday, whichever way it goes, we will consider the spiritual, social, and political need for Truth and truth-telling. No healing, health, or community is possible without it.

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 to Youtube and Zoom (meeting ID is 466-677-668 and the password is 454623).

Join us for coffee in the Community Room after the service. 

Miriam’s Book Table is Proud to Feature…

(Thanks to the Nan Wigington for the post)

Blessing It All

edited by Heather Cocannon and Allison Palm

At this time of growth and change, transition and transformation, Blessing It All is a guide to meaning and community. It helps you name the minutes of your life and reckon with the seasons and cycles, the hazards and hopes, the closed doors and open windows. Editors and ministers Heather Concannon and Allison Palm invite you to bless it all—both the ordinary and profound.

Come check it out at the book table during coffee hour.

Children’s Religious Exploration Programming

Religious Exploration News

(Thanks to the Leslie Harvey for the post)

Families, it’s already time to prepare for our Winter Solstice musical which will be featured in our next intergenerational service on December 22nd! 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. On December 15th, we will have a dress rehearsal right after the service to ensure they feel comfortable on the stage. More information coming soon.

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, Kristen Atkinson! Kristen leads our RE Committee as our Chair and is a very conscientious and dedicated member of our team. She also models the way by serving in our 2nd-5th grade classroom. We are so grateful for her steadfast leadership and her service to our children. Thanks,

First Unitarian Events Coming Soon

New Member Sunday, November 24th

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Sunday, November 24th will include a New Member Welcome as part of the morning worship service. If you or someone you know is ready to take this step with First Unitarian Society of Denver, please let Rev. Mike know by sending an email to Revmorran@gmail.com.

Lunch Bunch Potluck, Friday, November 8th

CANCELLED DUE to WEATHER!

Announcing Capitol Hill Concerts 6th Season!

(Thanks to Lia Davis for the post)

Capitol Hill Concerts, hosted at First Unitarian Denver, launches its 6th season of amazing and diverse music this fall. Our 2024-2025 season begins on Saturday November 9th at 7 pm with Gonzalo Teppa, Origins performing Latin American Jazz. Read more about this year’s artists. Attend all four concerts for only $70 with Season Tickets, or become a Sponsor and receive a free CD from one of this season’s artists, plus an invitation to our Sponsor Soiree. Read more about tickets and sponsorships. Student tickets are only $10 and youth 12 and under are free. We hope you will join us for this fantastic season of music!

On The Path…

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Prayer and Blessing is a versatile and accessible practice for deepening/transforming self and community. Whether made in desperation, solemn intention, joy, or grief…, whether flowing naturally or choking on the words, prayer is about being in right relationship. Rev. Mike Morran will facilitate this four session, experiential, inclusive, and informative class Thursday nights, 7-9:00 p.m., November 14th through December 12th, skipping November 28th (Thanksgiving week). Seekers of all kinds and the merely curious are welcome, but you must RSVP with Rev. Mike: Revmorran@gmail.com.

Legacy Planning Workshop

(Thanks to Nancy Crow for the post)

As Thanksgiving and the year-end giving season approach, it’s time to think about planning your estate! For information about estate planning and leaving a legacy, see this FAQ sheet and come to the Legacy Working Group’s Legacy Planning Workshop at 12 noon, November 17, 2024, in the south part of the Community Room.

Family Promise Volunteer Opportunity-Dec. 1-8

(Thanks to Kate Jones for the post)

YOUR volunteer help makes a difference! It feels amazing when we work together to support families experiencing homelessness this cold winter through Family Promise. Lots of opportunity – drive the van, cook a meal, set up a room, host at our church (and more!). Sign up right away by clicking here!

Email Kate Jones at fusd.family.promise@gmail.com with questions.

Family CORE Circle

(Thanks to Beverly Bravo for the post)

Family CORE Circle is held the third Friday of each month from 6-7:30pm in the Community Room. It is part potluck, part playdate and a great opportunity to bond and share with other FUSD families of school-aged (and preschool aged) children. “Grandparents” will be on hand to guide the children in play while the parents can discuss various topics and deepen their acquaintance with each other and the church community in general. Hope to see you November 15th.

Email bravodenver@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

Craft Circle

(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)

It’s time for our Craft Circle to resume from a summer hiatus! We meet in the Community Room at FUSD on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:30. This month that will be Wednesday, November, 20th.

The front door is often locked so ring the bell and/or knock loudly, and I’ll let you in. No RSVP needed – just show up! PS: I’m happy to teach folks how to knit. If you’d like to learn, email me to let me know you’re coming so I can bring some supplies to get you started.

Announcements

Lighting the FUSE! (First Unitarians Seeking Engagement)

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran)

The Board of Trustees (BOT) has approved the FUSE Taskforce with the goal of visioning/revisioning how First Unitarian facilitates meaningful engagement of new members and visitors/friends, especially families with school-age children, focusing on the first two years of membership/involvement.

The FUSE Taskforce presented the BOT with various plans of implementation and developed the following recommendations.

Planning

  • Research ideas, methods, or processes for new member/family connection/inclusion. What works? What might be doable at FUSD?
  • Consider who we are trying to reach, i.e. families, Denver/Capitol Hill demographics, millennials, NPR listeners, people of color, etc.
  • Build off existing strengths of the community/congregation.

Collaboration

  • This effort will need to work with and build off existing ministries, i.e. Connections Ministry, Faith Formation. including Minister, Stewardship and Finance Councils, and Leadership Development Committee. The goal is an overall vision/process that is complementary with existing efforts and seamless from the perspective of new members and friends.
  • A BOT liaison is expected to be an active participant to facilitate BOT’s support.
  • An Administrative Staff person(s) is expected to participate to assist as needed.

 FUSE Taskforce is seeking additional members, especially Young Adults and families with children. Reach out to Rev. Mike, Revmorran@gmail.com for more information.

FirstAnnounce Can Be Accessed from the Website

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson for the post)

If you have missed a FirstAnnounce email or are trying to locate an old one, you can access the archive from our website www.fusden.org. Scroll to the bottom of any page and you will see a heading in yellow titled ‘Useful links’. The fourth option down is ‘FirstAnnounce Archive. It you click on that link a display will appear listing each of the FirstAnnounce issues by month. You can click on the one you would like to view and see the entire newsletter!

Any questions, email office@fusden.org.

Ushers Volunteers Needed

(Thanks to Tyler Watlington and Jim Shively for the post)

We are looking for a dedicated group of individuals who would like to commit to being ushers for Sunday services. Once we have a list of interested individuals created, we will send out additional information about the role/expectations. Please send an email to Jim Shively at jimshively42@msn.com with a “cc” to Tyler Watlington at atwatlington@comcast.net if you are interested.

Artwork Rehoming

(Thanks to Nancy Crow and Mark Krotzki for the post)

There are still a few pieces of artwork left from Nancy Crow and Mark Skrotzki’s downsizing effort. Visit the large basement classroom and pick out a favorite picture as a gift from us. We would appreciate a donation to the church in exchange, but it’s certainly not required. Remaining pieces include an original print featuring Chatauqua auditorium in Boulder, a couple of Doug West posters, a photo of a bald eagle and an original depiction of Muslims at prayer purchased from the artist on the streets of New York City in the 1970s.

The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community

A Message from Unitarian Universalist Response Ministry for the Election Season.

Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Ministry co-founder Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt shares important information for this election season.

To access resources discussed in the video, visit the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Resilience Hub at  uua.org/safe/community-resilience

To access the free course “Threats from Without, Care from Within: Congregational Safety in Troubled Times 210”, visit: uuinstitute.org/courses/safety-care-210/

You may speak with a UUTRM responder 24/7 at the Hotline 888-760-3332.

We are here for you!

~UUTRM Board of Directors

Learn more about UUTRM here.

Support the UUA Disaster Relief Fund

Destruction in the wake of recent hurricanes has been devastating for many in the southeastern United States. You can help support Unitarian Universalists and their communities as they recover by giving generously to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund.

Donate Today

UUA Newsletter – October 2024

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 October newsletter.

UU World will debut on Thursday, Oct. 17 a twice-a-month newsletter that showcases the latest updates from the website. The newsletter is named Wayfinder because it is intended to help you navigate your journey with Unitarian Universalist Shared Values as an ever-present guide. Wayfinder will bring revelatory, insightful, spiritually nourishing updates right to your email inbox. If you are a UU World subscriber, you are automatically signed up to receive it.

Pacific Western Region – November Newsletter

The Pacific Western Region of the Unitarian Universalists, publish 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 November newsletter.

Additionally, you can visit the Unitarian Universalist Association web site at https://www.uua.org/ for information at the association level.

First Unitarian Society of Denver Information

First Unitarian – Hearing Assistance in Sanctuary

Our Sanctuary has a hearing loop. This allows us to better serve the people in our community who have trouble hearing. If you are hearing impaired, you will be able to hear what is said at the worship services and other events with better clarity.

What is a hearing loop and how does it work? Hearing Loops allow people who wear hearing aids to directly receive the sound from the PA system to their own hearing aids, much like Wi-Fi for laptops. To hear better, you will no longer have to pick up a separate listening device!

Do my hearing aids work in a loop?If you wear hearing instruments you will need to find out if they have this wireless receiver, called a T-coil or Telecoil, built in to benefit from the hearing loop. The T-coil program is accessed by pushing a button on your hearing aid. This T-coil setting has to be activated before use. Please consult your audiologist if you have a push button on your hearing aids. If your hearing aid is not equipped with a T-coil, or you do not have a hearing aid: we have listening devices available, simply ask a member of our staff.

For more information: www.hearingloop.org. For questions about your hearing aids, please visit your audiologist. For questions about our hearing loop system, please email: Assist2Hear. Inc at: info@assist2hear.com.

First Unitarian – Calendaring and Room Reservations

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

To Request an event addition to the First Unitarian calendar and to request a room reservation:

  • To add a meeting or event to the Church Calendar and reserve a room:
  1. Check the church calendar on the website to see if there are any conflicts. There is a link on each page of the website in the black area at the bottom, under ‘Useful links’
  2. Complete the following form to request that your event be added to the calendar and to request a room reservation. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/45698258 

First Unitarian – Communication Methods How To’s

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

First Announce: A weekly church newsletter sent out by blast email Thursday evenings. (Also found on the website.) Deadline for entries is Tuesday end of day. 

Order of Service: The handout given at each Sunday service – giving service details, and upcoming church events Request deadline is Thursday at 8:00 am.

Please complete the form at the link below to submit announcements for either or both First Announce and Order of Service – select both options on the form. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/e50206

Parking

Finding a place to park when you come to visit our urban sanctuary can be a bit of a challenge! We recommend the following tactics/locations:

  • Sundays 6a-1p: 3 blocks of the north side of 14th Avenue (Marion St. to just before Franklin St. – please abide by the street parking signs)
  • Sundays 6a-1p: The Center at Colfax and Lafayette
  • Sundays 6a-1p: (42 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Monday through Friday, 6 pm to 8 am: (22 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Friday 6 pm to Monday 8 am (22 parking spaces, except Sunday morning, see above. The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • If you have any questions or need a parking pass, contact Rhonda at office@fusden.org. Parking passes can also be obtained from the Greeters on Sunday morning.

QuickDirectory

Questions About Pledging? Jason Marsden – stewardship@fusden.org

Candles of Community – candles@fusden.org

Caring Committee – caring@fusden.org

Volunteer Greeters – greeters@fusden.org

Connections Ministry – connectionsministry@fusden.org

Office/FirstAnnounce/Rhonda Williamson – office@fusden.org

Religious Exploration – Leslie Harvey – msleslie@fusden.org

Giving in Action – givinginaction@fusden.org

Mental Well-being – wellbeing@fusden.org

 Car Donations – 877-999-8322

 FirstAnnounce is a compilation of news items sent to us from many different sources. Items printed in FirstAnnounce are for your information only and do not necessarily represent the views of First Unitarian Society of Denver or its members. Publication deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday.

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Sunday Worship,

November 10th, 2024

at 10:30 am

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Rev. Mike Morran

Join us on Sunday, November 10th at 10:30 am.  On this post-election Sunday, whichever way it goes, we will consider the spiritual, social, and political need for Truth and truth-telling. No healing, health, or community is possible without it.

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 to Youtube and Zoom (meeting ID is 466-677-668 and the password is 454623).

Join us for coffee in the Community Room after the service. 

Miriam’s Book Table is Proud to Feature…

(Thanks to the Nan Wigington for the post)

Blessing It All

edited by Heather Cocannon and Allison Palm

At this time of growth and change, transition and transformation, Blessing It All is a guide to meaning and community. It helps you name the minutes of your life and reckon with the seasons and cycles, the hazards and hopes, the closed doors and open windows. Editors and ministers Heather Concannon and Allison Palm invite you to bless it all—both the ordinary and profound.

Come check it out at the book table during coffee hour.

Children’s Religious Exploration Programming

Religious Exploration News

(Thanks to the Leslie Harvey for the post)

Families, it’s already time to prepare for our Winter Solstice musical which will be featured in our next intergenerational service on December 22nd! 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. On December 15th, we will have a dress rehearsal right after the service to ensure they feel comfortable on the stage. More information coming soon.

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, Kristen Atkinson! Kristen leads our RE Committee as our Chair and is a very conscientious and dedicated member of our team. She also models the way by serving in our 2nd-5th grade classroom. We are so grateful for her steadfast leadership and her service to our children. Thanks,

First Unitarian Events Coming Soon

New Member Sunday, November 24th

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Sunday, November 24th will include a New Member Welcome as part of the morning worship service. If you or someone you know is ready to take this step with First Unitarian Society of Denver, please let Rev. Mike know by sending an email to Revmorran@gmail.com.

Lunch Bunch Potluck, Friday, November 8th

CANCELLED DUE to WEATHER!

Announcing Capitol Hill Concerts 6th Season!

(Thanks to Lia Davis for the post)

Capitol Hill Concerts, hosted at First Unitarian Denver, launches its 6th season of amazing and diverse music this fall. Our 2024-2025 season begins on Saturday November 9th at 7 pm with Gonzalo Teppa, Origins performing Latin American Jazz. Read more about this year’s artists. Attend all four concerts for only $70 with Season Tickets, or become a Sponsor and receive a free CD from one of this season’s artists, plus an invitation to our Sponsor Soiree. Read more about tickets and sponsorships. Student tickets are only $10 and youth 12 and under are free. We hope you will join us for this fantastic season of music!

On The Path…

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Prayer and Blessing is a versatile and accessible practice for deepening/transforming self and community. Whether made in desperation, solemn intention, joy, or grief…, whether flowing naturally or choking on the words, prayer is about being in right relationship. Rev. Mike Morran will facilitate this four session, experiential, inclusive, and informative class Thursday nights, 7-9:00 p.m., November 14th through December 12th, skipping November 28th (Thanksgiving week). Seekers of all kinds and the merely curious are welcome, but you must RSVP with Rev. Mike: Revmorran@gmail.com.

Legacy Planning Workshop

(Thanks to Nancy Crow for the post)

As Thanksgiving and the year-end giving season approach, it’s time to think about planning your estate! For information about estate planning and leaving a legacy, see this FAQ sheet and come to the Legacy Working Group’s Legacy Planning Workshop at 12 noon, November 17, 2024, in the south part of the Community Room.

Family Promise Volunteer Opportunity-Dec. 1-8

(Thanks to Kate Jones for the post)

YOUR volunteer help makes a difference! It feels amazing when we work together to support families experiencing homelessness this cold winter through Family Promise. Lots of opportunity – drive the van, cook a meal, set up a room, host at our church (and more!). Sign up right away by clicking here!

Email Kate Jones at fusd.family.promise@gmail.com with questions.

Family CORE Circle

(Thanks to Beverly Bravo for the post)

Family CORE Circle is held the third Friday of each month from 6-7:30pm in the Community Room. It is part potluck, part playdate and a great opportunity to bond and share with other FUSD families of school-aged (and preschool aged) children. “Grandparents” will be on hand to guide the children in play while the parents can discuss various topics and deepen their acquaintance with each other and the church community in general. Hope to see you November 15th.

Email bravodenver@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

Craft Circle

(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)

It’s time for our Craft Circle to resume from a summer hiatus! We meet in the Community Room at FUSD on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:30. This month that will be Wednesday, November, 20th.

The front door is often locked so ring the bell and/or knock loudly, and I’ll let you in. No RSVP needed – just show up! PS: I’m happy to teach folks how to knit. If you’d like to learn, email me to let me know you’re coming so I can bring some supplies to get you started.

Announcements

Lighting the FUSE! (First Unitarians Seeking Engagement)

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran)

The Board of Trustees (BOT) has approved the FUSE Taskforce with the goal of visioning/revisioning how First Unitarian facilitates meaningful engagement of new members and visitors/friends, especially families with school-age children, focusing on the first two years of membership/involvement.

The FUSE Taskforce presented the BOT with various plans of implementation and developed the following recommendations.

Planning

  • Research ideas, methods, or processes for new member/family connection/inclusion. What works? What might be doable at FUSD?
  • Consider who we are trying to reach, i.e. families, Denver/Capitol Hill demographics, millennials, NPR listeners, people of color, etc.
  • Build off existing strengths of the community/congregation.

Collaboration

  • This effort will need to work with and build off existing ministries, i.e. Connections Ministry, Faith Formation. including Minister, Stewardship and Finance Councils, and Leadership Development Committee. The goal is an overall vision/process that is complementary with existing efforts and seamless from the perspective of new members and friends.
  • A BOT liaison is expected to be an active participant to facilitate BOT’s support.
  • An Administrative Staff person(s) is expected to participate to assist as needed.

 FUSE Taskforce is seeking additional members, especially Young Adults and families with children. Reach out to Rev. Mike, Revmorran@gmail.com for more information.

FirstAnnounce Can Be Accessed from the Website

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson for the post)

If you have missed a FirstAnnounce email or are trying to locate an old one, you can access the archive from our website www.fusden.org. Scroll to the bottom of any page and you will see a heading in yellow titled ‘Useful links’. The fourth option down is ‘FirstAnnounce Archive. It you click on that link a display will appear listing each of the FirstAnnounce issues by month. You can click on the one you would like to view and see the entire newsletter!

Any questions, email office@fusden.org.

Ushers Volunteers Needed

(Thanks to Tyler Watlington and Jim Shively for the post)

We are looking for a dedicated group of individuals who would like to commit to being ushers for Sunday services. Once we have a list of interested individuals created, we will send out additional information about the role/expectations. Please send an email to Jim Shively at jimshively42@msn.com with a “cc” to Tyler Watlington at atwatlington@comcast.net if you are interested.

Artwork Rehoming

(Thanks to Nancy Crow and Mark Krotzki for the post)

There are still a few pieces of artwork left from Nancy Crow and Mark Skrotzki’s downsizing effort. Visit the large basement classroom and pick out a favorite picture as a gift from us. We would appreciate a donation to the church in exchange, but it’s certainly not required. Remaining pieces include an original print featuring Chatauqua auditorium in Boulder, a couple of Doug West posters, a photo of a bald eagle and an original depiction of Muslims at prayer purchased from the artist on the streets of New York City in the 1970s.

The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community

A Message from Unitarian Universalist Response Ministry for the Election Season.

Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Ministry co-founder Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt shares important information for this election season.

To access resources discussed in the video, visit the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Resilience Hub at  uua.org/safe/community-resilience

To access the free course “Threats from Without, Care from Within: Congregational Safety in Troubled Times 210”, visit: uuinstitute.org/courses/safety-care-210/

You may speak with a UUTRM responder 24/7 at the Hotline 888-760-3332.

We are here for you!

~UUTRM Board of Directors

Learn more about UUTRM here.

Support the UUA Disaster Relief Fund

Destruction in the wake of recent hurricanes has been devastating for many in the southeastern United States. You can help support Unitarian Universalists and their communities as they recover by giving generously to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund.

Donate Today

UUA Newsletter – October 2024

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 October newsletter.

UU World will debut on Thursday, Oct. 17 a twice-a-month newsletter that showcases the latest updates from the website. The newsletter is named Wayfinder because it is intended to help you navigate your journey with Unitarian Universalist Shared Values as an ever-present guide. Wayfinder will bring revelatory, insightful, spiritually nourishing updates right to your email inbox. If you are a UU World subscriber, you are automatically signed up to receive it.

Pacific Western Region – November Newsletter

The Pacific Western Region of the Unitarian Universalists, publish 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 November newsletter.

Additionally, you can visit the Unitarian Universalist Association web site at https://www.uua.org/ for information at the association level.

First Unitarian Society of Denver Information

First Unitarian – Hearing Assistance in Sanctuary

Our Sanctuary has a hearing loop. This allows us to better serve the people in our community who have trouble hearing. If you are hearing impaired, you will be able to hear what is said at the worship services and other events with better clarity.

What is a hearing loop and how does it work? Hearing Loops allow people who wear hearing aids to directly receive the sound from the PA system to their own hearing aids, much like Wi-Fi for laptops. To hear better, you will no longer have to pick up a separate listening device!

Do my hearing aids work in a loop?If you wear hearing instruments you will need to find out if they have this wireless receiver, called a T-coil or Telecoil, built in to benefit from the hearing loop. The T-coil program is accessed by pushing a button on your hearing aid. This T-coil setting has to be activated before use. Please consult your audiologist if you have a push button on your hearing aids. If your hearing aid is not equipped with a T-coil, or you do not have a hearing aid: we have listening devices available, simply ask a member of our staff.

For more information: www.hearingloop.org. For questions about your hearing aids, please visit your audiologist. For questions about our hearing loop system, please email: Assist2Hear. Inc at: info@assist2hear.com.

First Unitarian – Calendaring and Room Reservations

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

To Request an event addition to the First Unitarian calendar and to request a room reservation:

  • To add a meeting or event to the Church Calendar and reserve a room:
  1. Check the church calendar on the website to see if there are any conflicts. There is a link on each page of the website in the black area at the bottom, under ‘Useful links’
  2. Complete the following form to request that your event be added to the calendar and to request a room reservation. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/45698258 

First Unitarian – Communication Methods How To’s

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

First Announce: A weekly church newsletter sent out by blast email Thursday evenings. (Also found on the website.) Deadline for entries is Tuesday end of day. 

Order of Service: The handout given at each Sunday service – giving service details, and upcoming church events Request deadline is Thursday at 8:00 am.

Please complete the form at the link below to submit announcements for either or both First Announce and Order of Service – select both options on the form. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/e50206

Parking

Finding a place to park when you come to visit our urban sanctuary can be a bit of a challenge! We recommend the following tactics/locations:

  • Sundays 6a-1p: 3 blocks of the north side of 14th Avenue (Marion St. to just before Franklin St. – please abide by the street parking signs)
  • Sundays 6a-1p: The Center at Colfax and Lafayette
  • Sundays 6a-1p: (42 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Monday through Friday, 6 pm to 8 am: (22 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Friday 6 pm to Monday 8 am (22 parking spaces, except Sunday morning, see above. The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • If you have any questions or need a parking pass, contact Rhonda at office@fusden.org. Parking passes can also be obtained from the Greeters on Sunday morning.

QuickDirectory

Questions About Pledging? Jason Marsden – stewardship@fusden.org

Candles of Community – candles@fusden.org

Caring Committee – caring@fusden.org

Volunteer Greeters – greeters@fusden.org

Connections Ministry – connectionsministry@fusden.org

Office/FirstAnnounce/Rhonda Williamson – office@fusden.org

Religious Exploration – Leslie Harvey – msleslie@fusden.org

Giving in Action – givinginaction@fusden.org

Mental Well-being – wellbeing@fusden.org

 Car Donations – 877-999-8322

 FirstAnnounce is a compilation of news items sent to us from many different sources. Items printed in FirstAnnounce are for your information only and do not necessarily represent the views of First Unitarian Society of Denver or its members. Publication deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday.

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Sunday Worship,

November 10th, 2024

at 10:30 am

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Rev. Mike Morran

Join us on Sunday, November 10th at 10:30 am.  On this post-election Sunday, whichever way it goes, we will consider the spiritual, social, and political need for Truth and truth-telling. No healing, health, or community is possible without it.

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 to Youtube and Zoom (meeting ID is 466-677-668 and the password is 454623).

Join us for coffee in the Community Room after the service. 

Miriam’s Book Table is Proud to Feature…

(Thanks to the Nan Wigington for the post)

Blessing It All

edited by Heather Cocannon and Allison Palm

At this time of growth and change, transition and transformation, Blessing It All is a guide to meaning and community. It helps you name the minutes of your life and reckon with the seasons and cycles, the hazards and hopes, the closed doors and open windows. Editors and ministers Heather Concannon and Allison Palm invite you to bless it all—both the ordinary and profound.

Come check it out at the book table during coffee hour.

Children’s Religious Exploration Programming

Religious Exploration News

(Thanks to the Leslie Harvey for the post)

Families, it’s already time to prepare for our Winter Solstice musical which will be featured in our next intergenerational service on December 22nd! 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. On December 15th, we will have a dress rehearsal right after the service to ensure they feel comfortable on the stage. More information coming soon.

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, Kristen Atkinson! Kristen leads our RE Committee as our Chair and is a very conscientious and dedicated member of our team. She also models the way by serving in our 2nd-5th grade classroom. We are so grateful for her steadfast leadership and her service to our children. Thanks,

First Unitarian Events Coming Soon

New Member Sunday, November 24th

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Sunday, November 24th will include a New Member Welcome as part of the morning worship service. If you or someone you know is ready to take this step with First Unitarian Society of Denver, please let Rev. Mike know by sending an email to Revmorran@gmail.com.

Lunch Bunch Potluck, Friday, November 8th

CANCELLED DUE to WEATHER!

Announcing Capitol Hill Concerts 6th Season!

(Thanks to Lia Davis for the post)

Capitol Hill Concerts, hosted at First Unitarian Denver, launches its 6th season of amazing and diverse music this fall. Our 2024-2025 season begins on Saturday November 9th at 7 pm with Gonzalo Teppa, Origins performing Latin American Jazz. Read more about this year’s artists. Attend all four concerts for only $70 with Season Tickets, or become a Sponsor and receive a free CD from one of this season’s artists, plus an invitation to our Sponsor Soiree. Read more about tickets and sponsorships. Student tickets are only $10 and youth 12 and under are free. We hope you will join us for this fantastic season of music!

On The Path…

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Prayer and Blessing is a versatile and accessible practice for deepening/transforming self and community. Whether made in desperation, solemn intention, joy, or grief…, whether flowing naturally or choking on the words, prayer is about being in right relationship. Rev. Mike Morran will facilitate this four session, experiential, inclusive, and informative class Thursday nights, 7-9:00 p.m., November 14th through December 12th, skipping November 28th (Thanksgiving week). Seekers of all kinds and the merely curious are welcome, but you must RSVP with Rev. Mike: Revmorran@gmail.com.

Legacy Planning Workshop

(Thanks to Nancy Crow for the post)

As Thanksgiving and the year-end giving season approach, it’s time to think about planning your estate! For information about estate planning and leaving a legacy, see this FAQ sheet and come to the Legacy Working Group’s Legacy Planning Workshop at 12 noon, November 17, 2024, in the south part of the Community Room.

Family Promise Volunteer Opportunity-Dec. 1-8

(Thanks to Kate Jones for the post)

YOUR volunteer help makes a difference! It feels amazing when we work together to support families experiencing homelessness this cold winter through Family Promise. Lots of opportunity – drive the van, cook a meal, set up a room, host at our church (and more!). Sign up right away by clicking here!

Email Kate Jones at fusd.family.promise@gmail.com with questions.

Family CORE Circle

(Thanks to Beverly Bravo for the post)

Family CORE Circle is held the third Friday of each month from 6-7:30pm in the Community Room. It is part potluck, part playdate and a great opportunity to bond and share with other FUSD families of school-aged (and preschool aged) children. “Grandparents” will be on hand to guide the children in play while the parents can discuss various topics and deepen their acquaintance with each other and the church community in general. Hope to see you November 15th.

Email bravodenver@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

Craft Circle

(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)

It’s time for our Craft Circle to resume from a summer hiatus! We meet in the Community Room at FUSD on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:30. This month that will be Wednesday, November, 20th.

The front door is often locked so ring the bell and/or knock loudly, and I’ll let you in. No RSVP needed – just show up! PS: I’m happy to teach folks how to knit. If you’d like to learn, email me to let me know you’re coming so I can bring some supplies to get you started.

Announcements

Lighting the FUSE! (First Unitarians Seeking Engagement)

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran)

The Board of Trustees (BOT) has approved the FUSE Taskforce with the goal of visioning/revisioning how First Unitarian facilitates meaningful engagement of new members and visitors/friends, especially families with school-age children, focusing on the first two years of membership/involvement.

The FUSE Taskforce presented the BOT with various plans of implementation and developed the following recommendations.

Planning

  • Research ideas, methods, or processes for new member/family connection/inclusion. What works? What might be doable at FUSD?
  • Consider who we are trying to reach, i.e. families, Denver/Capitol Hill demographics, millennials, NPR listeners, people of color, etc.
  • Build off existing strengths of the community/congregation.

Collaboration

  • This effort will need to work with and build off existing ministries, i.e. Connections Ministry, Faith Formation. including Minister, Stewardship and Finance Councils, and Leadership Development Committee. The goal is an overall vision/process that is complementary with existing efforts and seamless from the perspective of new members and friends.
  • A BOT liaison is expected to be an active participant to facilitate BOT’s support.
  • An Administrative Staff person(s) is expected to participate to assist as needed.

 FUSE Taskforce is seeking additional members, especially Young Adults and families with children. Reach out to Rev. Mike, Revmorran@gmail.com for more information.

FirstAnnounce Can Be Accessed from the Website

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson for the post)

If you have missed a FirstAnnounce email or are trying to locate an old one, you can access the archive from our website www.fusden.org. Scroll to the bottom of any page and you will see a heading in yellow titled ‘Useful links’. The fourth option down is ‘FirstAnnounce Archive. It you click on that link a display will appear listing each of the FirstAnnounce issues by month. You can click on the one you would like to view and see the entire newsletter!

Any questions, email office@fusden.org.

Ushers Volunteers Needed

(Thanks to Tyler Watlington and Jim Shively for the post)

We are looking for a dedicated group of individuals who would like to commit to being ushers for Sunday services. Once we have a list of interested individuals created, we will send out additional information about the role/expectations. Please send an email to Jim Shively at jimshively42@msn.com with a “cc” to Tyler Watlington at atwatlington@comcast.net if you are interested.

Artwork Rehoming

(Thanks to Nancy Crow and Mark Krotzki for the post)

There are still a few pieces of artwork left from Nancy Crow and Mark Skrotzki’s downsizing effort. Visit the large basement classroom and pick out a favorite picture as a gift from us. We would appreciate a donation to the church in exchange, but it’s certainly not required. Remaining pieces include an original print featuring Chatauqua auditorium in Boulder, a couple of Doug West posters, a photo of a bald eagle and an original depiction of Muslims at prayer purchased from the artist on the streets of New York City in the 1970s.

The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community

A Message from Unitarian Universalist Response Ministry for the Election Season.

Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Ministry co-founder Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt shares important information for this election season.

To access resources discussed in the video, visit the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Resilience Hub at  uua.org/safe/community-resilience

To access the free course “Threats from Without, Care from Within: Congregational Safety in Troubled Times 210”, visit: uuinstitute.org/courses/safety-care-210/

You may speak with a UUTRM responder 24/7 at the Hotline 888-760-3332.

We are here for you!

~UUTRM Board of Directors

Learn more about UUTRM here.

Support the UUA Disaster Relief Fund

Destruction in the wake of recent hurricanes has been devastating for many in the southeastern United States. You can help support Unitarian Universalists and their communities as they recover by giving generously to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund.

Donate Today

UUA Newsletter – October 2024

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 October newsletter.

UU World will debut on Thursday, Oct. 17 a twice-a-month newsletter that showcases the latest updates from the website. The newsletter is named Wayfinder because it is intended to help you navigate your journey with Unitarian Universalist Shared Values as an ever-present guide. Wayfinder will bring revelatory, insightful, spiritually nourishing updates right to your email inbox. If you are a UU World subscriber, you are automatically signed up to receive it.

Pacific Western Region – November Newsletter

The Pacific Western Region of the Unitarian Universalists, publish 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 November newsletter.

Additionally, you can visit the Unitarian Universalist Association web site at https://www.uua.org/ for information at the association level.

First Unitarian Society of Denver Information

First Unitarian – Hearing Assistance in Sanctuary

Our Sanctuary has a hearing loop. This allows us to better serve the people in our community who have trouble hearing. If you are hearing impaired, you will be able to hear what is said at the worship services and other events with better clarity.

What is a hearing loop and how does it work? Hearing Loops allow people who wear hearing aids to directly receive the sound from the PA system to their own hearing aids, much like Wi-Fi for laptops. To hear better, you will no longer have to pick up a separate listening device!

Do my hearing aids work in a loop?If you wear hearing instruments you will need to find out if they have this wireless receiver, called a T-coil or Telecoil, built in to benefit from the hearing loop. The T-coil program is accessed by pushing a button on your hearing aid. This T-coil setting has to be activated before use. Please consult your audiologist if you have a push button on your hearing aids. If your hearing aid is not equipped with a T-coil, or you do not have a hearing aid: we have listening devices available, simply ask a member of our staff.

For more information: www.hearingloop.org. For questions about your hearing aids, please visit your audiologist. For questions about our hearing loop system, please email: Assist2Hear. Inc at: info@assist2hear.com.

First Unitarian – Calendaring and Room Reservations

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

To Request an event addition to the First Unitarian calendar and to request a room reservation:

  • To add a meeting or event to the Church Calendar and reserve a room:
  1. Check the church calendar on the website to see if there are any conflicts. There is a link on each page of the website in the black area at the bottom, under ‘Useful links’
  2. Complete the following form to request that your event be added to the calendar and to request a room reservation. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/45698258 

First Unitarian – Communication Methods How To’s

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

First Announce: A weekly church newsletter sent out by blast email Thursday evenings. (Also found on the website.) Deadline for entries is Tuesday end of day. 

Order of Service: The handout given at each Sunday service – giving service details, and upcoming church events Request deadline is Thursday at 8:00 am.

Please complete the form at the link below to submit announcements for either or both First Announce and Order of Service – select both options on the form. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/e50206

Parking

Finding a place to park when you come to visit our urban sanctuary can be a bit of a challenge! We recommend the following tactics/locations:

  • Sundays 6a-1p: 3 blocks of the north side of 14th Avenue (Marion St. to just before Franklin St. – please abide by the street parking signs)
  • Sundays 6a-1p: The Center at Colfax and Lafayette
  • Sundays 6a-1p: (42 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Monday through Friday, 6 pm to 8 am: (22 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Friday 6 pm to Monday 8 am (22 parking spaces, except Sunday morning, see above. The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • If you have any questions or need a parking pass, contact Rhonda at office@fusden.org. Parking passes can also be obtained from the Greeters on Sunday morning.

QuickDirectory

Questions About Pledging? Jason Marsden – stewardship@fusden.org

Candles of Community – candles@fusden.org

Caring Committee – caring@fusden.org

Volunteer Greeters – greeters@fusden.org

Connections Ministry – connectionsministry@fusden.org

Office/FirstAnnounce/Rhonda Williamson – office@fusden.org

Religious Exploration – Leslie Harvey – msleslie@fusden.org

Giving in Action – givinginaction@fusden.org

Mental Well-being – wellbeing@fusden.org

 Car Donations – 877-999-8322

 FirstAnnounce is a compilation of news items sent to us from many different sources. Items printed in FirstAnnounce are for your information only and do not necessarily represent the views of First Unitarian Society of Denver or its members. Publication deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday.

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Sunday Worship,

November 10th, 2024

at 10:30 am

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Rev. Mike Morran

Join us on Sunday, November 10th at 10:30 am.  On this post-election Sunday, whichever way it goes, we will consider the spiritual, social, and political need for Truth and truth-telling. No healing, health, or community is possible without it.

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 to Youtube and Zoom (meeting ID is 466-677-668 and the password is 454623).

Join us for coffee in the Community Room after the service. 

Miriam’s Book Table is Proud to Feature…

(Thanks to the Nan Wigington for the post)

Blessing It All

edited by Heather Cocannon and Allison Palm

At this time of growth and change, transition and transformation, Blessing It All is a guide to meaning and community. It helps you name the minutes of your life and reckon with the seasons and cycles, the hazards and hopes, the closed doors and open windows. Editors and ministers Heather Concannon and Allison Palm invite you to bless it all—both the ordinary and profound.

Come check it out at the book table during coffee hour.

Children’s Religious Exploration Programming

Religious Exploration News

(Thanks to the Leslie Harvey for the post)

Families, it’s already time to prepare for our Winter Solstice musical which will be featured in our next intergenerational service on December 22nd! 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. On December 15th, we will have a dress rehearsal right after the service to ensure they feel comfortable on the stage. More information coming soon.

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, Kristen Atkinson! Kristen leads our RE Committee as our Chair and is a very conscientious and dedicated member of our team. She also models the way by serving in our 2nd-5th grade classroom. We are so grateful for her steadfast leadership and her service to our children. Thanks,

First Unitarian Events Coming Soon

New Member Sunday, November 24th

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Sunday, November 24th will include a New Member Welcome as part of the morning worship service. If you or someone you know is ready to take this step with First Unitarian Society of Denver, please let Rev. Mike know by sending an email to Revmorran@gmail.com.

Lunch Bunch Potluck, Friday, November 8th

CANCELLED DUE to WEATHER!

Announcing Capitol Hill Concerts 6th Season!

(Thanks to Lia Davis for the post)

Capitol Hill Concerts, hosted at First Unitarian Denver, launches its 6th season of amazing and diverse music this fall. Our 2024-2025 season begins on Saturday November 9th at 7 pm with Gonzalo Teppa, Origins performing Latin American Jazz. Read more about this year’s artists. Attend all four concerts for only $70 with Season Tickets, or become a Sponsor and receive a free CD from one of this season’s artists, plus an invitation to our Sponsor Soiree. Read more about tickets and sponsorships. Student tickets are only $10 and youth 12 and under are free. We hope you will join us for this fantastic season of music!

On The Path…

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Prayer and Blessing is a versatile and accessible practice for deepening/transforming self and community. Whether made in desperation, solemn intention, joy, or grief…, whether flowing naturally or choking on the words, prayer is about being in right relationship. Rev. Mike Morran will facilitate this four session, experiential, inclusive, and informative class Thursday nights, 7-9:00 p.m., November 14th through December 12th, skipping November 28th (Thanksgiving week). Seekers of all kinds and the merely curious are welcome, but you must RSVP with Rev. Mike: Revmorran@gmail.com.

Legacy Planning Workshop

(Thanks to Nancy Crow for the post)

As Thanksgiving and the year-end giving season approach, it’s time to think about planning your estate! For information about estate planning and leaving a legacy, see this FAQ sheet and come to the Legacy Working Group’s Legacy Planning Workshop at 12 noon, November 17, 2024, in the south part of the Community Room.

Family Promise Volunteer Opportunity-Dec. 1-8

(Thanks to Kate Jones for the post)

YOUR volunteer help makes a difference! It feels amazing when we work together to support families experiencing homelessness this cold winter through Family Promise. Lots of opportunity – drive the van, cook a meal, set up a room, host at our church (and more!). Sign up right away by clicking here!

Email Kate Jones at fusd.family.promise@gmail.com with questions.

Family CORE Circle

(Thanks to Beverly Bravo for the post)

Family CORE Circle is held the third Friday of each month from 6-7:30pm in the Community Room. It is part potluck, part playdate and a great opportunity to bond and share with other FUSD families of school-aged (and preschool aged) children. “Grandparents” will be on hand to guide the children in play while the parents can discuss various topics and deepen their acquaintance with each other and the church community in general. Hope to see you November 15th.

Email bravodenver@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

Craft Circle

(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)

It’s time for our Craft Circle to resume from a summer hiatus! We meet in the Community Room at FUSD on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:30. This month that will be Wednesday, November, 20th.

The front door is often locked so ring the bell and/or knock loudly, and I’ll let you in. No RSVP needed – just show up! PS: I’m happy to teach folks how to knit. If you’d like to learn, email me to let me know you’re coming so I can bring some supplies to get you started.

Announcements

Lighting the FUSE! (First Unitarians Seeking Engagement)

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran)

The Board of Trustees (BOT) has approved the FUSE Taskforce with the goal of visioning/revisioning how First Unitarian facilitates meaningful engagement of new members and visitors/friends, especially families with school-age children, focusing on the first two years of membership/involvement.

The FUSE Taskforce presented the BOT with various plans of implementation and developed the following recommendations.

Planning

  • Research ideas, methods, or processes for new member/family connection/inclusion. What works? What might be doable at FUSD?
  • Consider who we are trying to reach, i.e. families, Denver/Capitol Hill demographics, millennials, NPR listeners, people of color, etc.
  • Build off existing strengths of the community/congregation.

Collaboration

  • This effort will need to work with and build off existing ministries, i.e. Connections Ministry, Faith Formation. including Minister, Stewardship and Finance Councils, and Leadership Development Committee. The goal is an overall vision/process that is complementary with existing efforts and seamless from the perspective of new members and friends.
  • A BOT liaison is expected to be an active participant to facilitate BOT’s support.
  • An Administrative Staff person(s) is expected to participate to assist as needed.

 FUSE Taskforce is seeking additional members, especially Young Adults and families with children. Reach out to Rev. Mike, Revmorran@gmail.com for more information.

FirstAnnounce Can Be Accessed from the Website

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson for the post)

If you have missed a FirstAnnounce email or are trying to locate an old one, you can access the archive from our website www.fusden.org. Scroll to the bottom of any page and you will see a heading in yellow titled ‘Useful links’. The fourth option down is ‘FirstAnnounce Archive. It you click on that link a display will appear listing each of the FirstAnnounce issues by month. You can click on the one you would like to view and see the entire newsletter!

Any questions, email office@fusden.org.

Ushers Volunteers Needed

(Thanks to Tyler Watlington and Jim Shively for the post)

We are looking for a dedicated group of individuals who would like to commit to being ushers for Sunday services. Once we have a list of interested individuals created, we will send out additional information about the role/expectations. Please send an email to Jim Shively at jimshively42@msn.com with a “cc” to Tyler Watlington at atwatlington@comcast.net if you are interested.

Artwork Rehoming

(Thanks to Nancy Crow and Mark Krotzki for the post)

There are still a few pieces of artwork left from Nancy Crow and Mark Skrotzki’s downsizing effort. Visit the large basement classroom and pick out a favorite picture as a gift from us. We would appreciate a donation to the church in exchange, but it’s certainly not required. Remaining pieces include an original print featuring Chatauqua auditorium in Boulder, a couple of Doug West posters, a photo of a bald eagle and an original depiction of Muslims at prayer purchased from the artist on the streets of New York City in the 1970s.

The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community

A Message from Unitarian Universalist Response Ministry for the Election Season.

Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Ministry co-founder Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt shares important information for this election season.

To access resources discussed in the video, visit the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Resilience Hub at  uua.org/safe/community-resilience

To access the free course “Threats from Without, Care from Within: Congregational Safety in Troubled Times 210”, visit: uuinstitute.org/courses/safety-care-210/

You may speak with a UUTRM responder 24/7 at the Hotline 888-760-3332.

We are here for you!

~UUTRM Board of Directors

Learn more about UUTRM here.

Support the UUA Disaster Relief Fund

Destruction in the wake of recent hurricanes has been devastating for many in the southeastern United States. You can help support Unitarian Universalists and their communities as they recover by giving generously to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund.

Donate Today

UUA Newsletter – October 2024

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 October newsletter.

UU World will debut on Thursday, Oct. 17 a twice-a-month newsletter that showcases the latest updates from the website. The newsletter is named Wayfinder because it is intended to help you navigate your journey with Unitarian Universalist Shared Values as an ever-present guide. Wayfinder will bring revelatory, insightful, spiritually nourishing updates right to your email inbox. If you are a UU World subscriber, you are automatically signed up to receive it.

Pacific Western Region – November Newsletter

The Pacific Western Region of the Unitarian Universalists, publish 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 November newsletter.

Additionally, you can visit the Unitarian Universalist Association web site at https://www.uua.org/ for information at the association level.

First Unitarian Society of Denver Information

First Unitarian – Hearing Assistance in Sanctuary

Our Sanctuary has a hearing loop. This allows us to better serve the people in our community who have trouble hearing. If you are hearing impaired, you will be able to hear what is said at the worship services and other events with better clarity.

What is a hearing loop and how does it work? Hearing Loops allow people who wear hearing aids to directly receive the sound from the PA system to their own hearing aids, much like Wi-Fi for laptops. To hear better, you will no longer have to pick up a separate listening device!

Do my hearing aids work in a loop?If you wear hearing instruments you will need to find out if they have this wireless receiver, called a T-coil or Telecoil, built in to benefit from the hearing loop. The T-coil program is accessed by pushing a button on your hearing aid. This T-coil setting has to be activated before use. Please consult your audiologist if you have a push button on your hearing aids. If your hearing aid is not equipped with a T-coil, or you do not have a hearing aid: we have listening devices available, simply ask a member of our staff.

For more information: www.hearingloop.org. For questions about your hearing aids, please visit your audiologist. For questions about our hearing loop system, please email: Assist2Hear. Inc at: info@assist2hear.com.

First Unitarian – Calendaring and Room Reservations

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

To Request an event addition to the First Unitarian calendar and to request a room reservation:

  • To add a meeting or event to the Church Calendar and reserve a room:
  1. Check the church calendar on the website to see if there are any conflicts. There is a link on each page of the website in the black area at the bottom, under ‘Useful links’
  2. Complete the following form to request that your event be added to the calendar and to request a room reservation. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/45698258 

First Unitarian – Communication Methods How To’s

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

First Announce: A weekly church newsletter sent out by blast email Thursday evenings. (Also found on the website.) Deadline for entries is Tuesday end of day. 

Order of Service: The handout given at each Sunday service – giving service details, and upcoming church events Request deadline is Thursday at 8:00 am.

Please complete the form at the link below to submit announcements for either or both First Announce and Order of Service – select both options on the form. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/e50206

Parking

Finding a place to park when you come to visit our urban sanctuary can be a bit of a challenge! We recommend the following tactics/locations:

  • Sundays 6a-1p: 3 blocks of the north side of 14th Avenue (Marion St. to just before Franklin St. – please abide by the street parking signs)
  • Sundays 6a-1p: The Center at Colfax and Lafayette
  • Sundays 6a-1p: (42 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Monday through Friday, 6 pm to 8 am: (22 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Friday 6 pm to Monday 8 am (22 parking spaces, except Sunday morning, see above. The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • If you have any questions or need a parking pass, contact Rhonda at office@fusden.org. Parking passes can also be obtained from the Greeters on Sunday morning.

QuickDirectory

Questions About Pledging? Jason Marsden – stewardship@fusden.org

Candles of Community – candles@fusden.org

Caring Committee – caring@fusden.org

Volunteer Greeters – greeters@fusden.org

Connections Ministry – connectionsministry@fusden.org

Office/FirstAnnounce/Rhonda Williamson – office@fusden.org

Religious Exploration – Leslie Harvey – msleslie@fusden.org

Giving in Action – givinginaction@fusden.org

Mental Well-being – wellbeing@fusden.org

 Car Donations – 877-999-8322

 FirstAnnounce is a compilation of news items sent to us from many different sources. Items printed in FirstAnnounce are for your information only and do not necessarily represent the views of First Unitarian Society of Denver or its members. Publication deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday.

FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeWebsite

Sunday Worship,

November 10th, 2024

at 10:30 am

The Truth Shall Set You Free

Rev. Mike Morran

Join us on Sunday, November 10th at 10:30 am.  On this post-election Sunday, whichever way it goes, we will consider the spiritual, social, and political need for Truth and truth-telling. No healing, health, or community is possible without it.

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 to Youtube and Zoom (meeting ID is 466-677-668 and the password is 454623).

Join us for coffee in the Community Room after the service. 

Miriam’s Book Table is Proud to Feature…

(Thanks to the Nan Wigington for the post)

Blessing It All

edited by Heather Cocannon and Allison Palm

At this time of growth and change, transition and transformation, Blessing It All is a guide to meaning and community. It helps you name the minutes of your life and reckon with the seasons and cycles, the hazards and hopes, the closed doors and open windows. Editors and ministers Heather Concannon and Allison Palm invite you to bless it all—both the ordinary and profound.

Come check it out at the book table during coffee hour.

Children’s Religious Exploration Programming

Religious Exploration News

(Thanks to the Leslie Harvey for the post)

Families, it’s already time to prepare for our Winter Solstice musical which will be featured in our next intergenerational service on December 22nd! 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. On December 15th, we will have a dress rehearsal right after the service to ensure they feel comfortable on the stage. More information coming soon.

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, Kristen Atkinson! Kristen leads our RE Committee as our Chair and is a very conscientious and dedicated member of our team. She also models the way by serving in our 2nd-5th grade classroom. We are so grateful for her steadfast leadership and her service to our children. Thanks,

First Unitarian Events Coming Soon

New Member Sunday, November 24th

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Sunday, November 24th will include a New Member Welcome as part of the morning worship service. If you or someone you know is ready to take this step with First Unitarian Society of Denver, please let Rev. Mike know by sending an email to Revmorran@gmail.com.

Lunch Bunch Potluck, Friday, November 8th

CANCELLED DUE to WEATHER!

Announcing Capitol Hill Concerts 6th Season!

(Thanks to Lia Davis for the post)

Capitol Hill Concerts, hosted at First Unitarian Denver, launches its 6th season of amazing and diverse music this fall. Our 2024-2025 season begins on Saturday November 9th at 7 pm with Gonzalo Teppa, Origins performing Latin American Jazz. Read more about this year’s artists. Attend all four concerts for only $70 with Season Tickets, or become a Sponsor and receive a free CD from one of this season’s artists, plus an invitation to our Sponsor Soiree. Read more about tickets and sponsorships. Student tickets are only $10 and youth 12 and under are free. We hope you will join us for this fantastic season of music!

On The Path…

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)

Prayer and Blessing is a versatile and accessible practice for deepening/transforming self and community. Whether made in desperation, solemn intention, joy, or grief…, whether flowing naturally or choking on the words, prayer is about being in right relationship. Rev. Mike Morran will facilitate this four session, experiential, inclusive, and informative class Thursday nights, 7-9:00 p.m., November 14th through December 12th, skipping November 28th (Thanksgiving week). Seekers of all kinds and the merely curious are welcome, but you must RSVP with Rev. Mike: Revmorran@gmail.com.

Legacy Planning Workshop

(Thanks to Nancy Crow for the post)

As Thanksgiving and the year-end giving season approach, it’s time to think about planning your estate! For information about estate planning and leaving a legacy, see this FAQ sheet and come to the Legacy Working Group’s Legacy Planning Workshop at 12 noon, November 17, 2024, in the south part of the Community Room.

Family Promise Volunteer Opportunity-Dec. 1-8

(Thanks to Kate Jones for the post)

YOUR volunteer help makes a difference! It feels amazing when we work together to support families experiencing homelessness this cold winter through Family Promise. Lots of opportunity – drive the van, cook a meal, set up a room, host at our church (and more!). Sign up right away by clicking here!

Email Kate Jones at fusd.family.promise@gmail.com with questions.

Family CORE Circle

(Thanks to Beverly Bravo for the post)

Family CORE Circle is held the third Friday of each month from 6-7:30pm in the Community Room. It is part potluck, part playdate and a great opportunity to bond and share with other FUSD families of school-aged (and preschool aged) children. “Grandparents” will be on hand to guide the children in play while the parents can discuss various topics and deepen their acquaintance with each other and the church community in general. Hope to see you November 15th.

Email bravodenver@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

Craft Circle

(Thanks to Julie Meyers for the post)

It’s time for our Craft Circle to resume from a summer hiatus! We meet in the Community Room at FUSD on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:30. This month that will be Wednesday, November, 20th.

The front door is often locked so ring the bell and/or knock loudly, and I’ll let you in. No RSVP needed – just show up! PS: I’m happy to teach folks how to knit. If you’d like to learn, email me to let me know you’re coming so I can bring some supplies to get you started.

Announcements

Lighting the FUSE! (First Unitarians Seeking Engagement)

(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran)

The Board of Trustees (BOT) has approved the FUSE Taskforce with the goal of visioning/revisioning how First Unitarian facilitates meaningful engagement of new members and visitors/friends, especially families with school-age children, focusing on the first two years of membership/involvement.

The FUSE Taskforce presented the BOT with various plans of implementation and developed the following recommendations.

Planning

  • Research ideas, methods, or processes for new member/family connection/inclusion. What works? What might be doable at FUSD?
  • Consider who we are trying to reach, i.e. families, Denver/Capitol Hill demographics, millennials, NPR listeners, people of color, etc.
  • Build off existing strengths of the community/congregation.

Collaboration

  • This effort will need to work with and build off existing ministries, i.e. Connections Ministry, Faith Formation. including Minister, Stewardship and Finance Councils, and Leadership Development Committee. The goal is an overall vision/process that is complementary with existing efforts and seamless from the perspective of new members and friends.
  • A BOT liaison is expected to be an active participant to facilitate BOT’s support.
  • An Administrative Staff person(s) is expected to participate to assist as needed.

 FUSE Taskforce is seeking additional members, especially Young Adults and families with children. Reach out to Rev. Mike, Revmorran@gmail.com for more information.

FirstAnnounce Can Be Accessed from the Website

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson for the post)

If you have missed a FirstAnnounce email or are trying to locate an old one, you can access the archive from our website www.fusden.org. Scroll to the bottom of any page and you will see a heading in yellow titled ‘Useful links’. The fourth option down is ‘FirstAnnounce Archive. It you click on that link a display will appear listing each of the FirstAnnounce issues by month. You can click on the one you would like to view and see the entire newsletter!

Any questions, email office@fusden.org.

Ushers Volunteers Needed

(Thanks to Tyler Watlington and Jim Shively for the post)

We are looking for a dedicated group of individuals who would like to commit to being ushers for Sunday services. Once we have a list of interested individuals created, we will send out additional information about the role/expectations. Please send an email to Jim Shively at jimshively42@msn.com with a “cc” to Tyler Watlington at atwatlington@comcast.net if you are interested.

Artwork Rehoming

(Thanks to Nancy Crow and Mark Krotzki for the post)

There are still a few pieces of artwork left from Nancy Crow and Mark Skrotzki’s downsizing effort. Visit the large basement classroom and pick out a favorite picture as a gift from us. We would appreciate a donation to the church in exchange, but it’s certainly not required. Remaining pieces include an original print featuring Chatauqua auditorium in Boulder, a couple of Doug West posters, a photo of a bald eagle and an original depiction of Muslims at prayer purchased from the artist on the streets of New York City in the 1970s.

The Larger Unitarian Universalist Community

A Message from Unitarian Universalist Response Ministry for the Election Season.

Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Ministry co-founder Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt shares important information for this election season.

To access resources discussed in the video, visit the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Resilience Hub at  uua.org/safe/community-resilience

To access the free course “Threats from Without, Care from Within: Congregational Safety in Troubled Times 210”, visit: uuinstitute.org/courses/safety-care-210/

You may speak with a UUTRM responder 24/7 at the Hotline 888-760-3332.

We are here for you!

~UUTRM Board of Directors

Learn more about UUTRM here.

Support the UUA Disaster Relief Fund

Destruction in the wake of recent hurricanes has been devastating for many in the southeastern United States. You can help support Unitarian Universalists and their communities as they recover by giving generously to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund.

Donate Today

UUA Newsletter – October 2024

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 October newsletter.

UU World will debut on Thursday, Oct. 17 a twice-a-month newsletter that showcases the latest updates from the website. The newsletter is named Wayfinder because it is intended to help you navigate your journey with Unitarian Universalist Shared Values as an ever-present guide. Wayfinder will bring revelatory, insightful, spiritually nourishing updates right to your email inbox. If you are a UU World subscriber, you are automatically signed up to receive it.

Pacific Western Region – November Newsletter

The Pacific Western Region of the Unitarian Universalists, publish 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 November newsletter.

Additionally, you can visit the Unitarian Universalist Association web site at https://www.uua.org/ for information at the association level.

First Unitarian Society of Denver Information

First Unitarian – Hearing Assistance in Sanctuary

Our Sanctuary has a hearing loop. This allows us to better serve the people in our community who have trouble hearing. If you are hearing impaired, you will be able to hear what is said at the worship services and other events with better clarity.

What is a hearing loop and how does it work? Hearing Loops allow people who wear hearing aids to directly receive the sound from the PA system to their own hearing aids, much like Wi-Fi for laptops. To hear better, you will no longer have to pick up a separate listening device!

Do my hearing aids work in a loop?If you wear hearing instruments you will need to find out if they have this wireless receiver, called a T-coil or Telecoil, built in to benefit from the hearing loop. The T-coil program is accessed by pushing a button on your hearing aid. This T-coil setting has to be activated before use. Please consult your audiologist if you have a push button on your hearing aids. If your hearing aid is not equipped with a T-coil, or you do not have a hearing aid: we have listening devices available, simply ask a member of our staff.

For more information: www.hearingloop.org. For questions about your hearing aids, please visit your audiologist. For questions about our hearing loop system, please email: Assist2Hear. Inc at: info@assist2hear.com.

First Unitarian – Calendaring and Room Reservations

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

To Request an event addition to the First Unitarian calendar and to request a room reservation:

  • To add a meeting or event to the Church Calendar and reserve a room:
  1. Check the church calendar on the website to see if there are any conflicts. There is a link on each page of the website in the black area at the bottom, under ‘Useful links’
  2. Complete the following form to request that your event be added to the calendar and to request a room reservation. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/45698258 

First Unitarian – Communication Methods How To’s

(Thanks to Rhonda Williamson, Congregational Administrator, for the post)

First Announce: A weekly church newsletter sent out by blast email Thursday evenings. (Also found on the website.) Deadline for entries is Tuesday end of day. 

Order of Service: The handout given at each Sunday service – giving service details, and upcoming church events Request deadline is Thursday at 8:00 am.

Please complete the form at the link below to submit announcements for either or both First Announce and Order of Service – select both options on the form. https://firstunitariandenver.breezechms.com/form/e50206

Parking

Finding a place to park when you come to visit our urban sanctuary can be a bit of a challenge! We recommend the following tactics/locations:

  • Sundays 6a-1p: 3 blocks of the north side of 14th Avenue (Marion St. to just before Franklin St. – please abide by the street parking signs)
  • Sundays 6a-1p: The Center at Colfax and Lafayette
  • Sundays 6a-1p: (42 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Monday through Friday, 6 pm to 8 am: (22 parking spaces) The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • Friday 6 pm to Monday 8 am (22 parking spaces, except Sunday morning, see above. The Alta Court lot, across Lafayette from the church. Cars with a First Unitarian Church (FUSD) hangtag or paper parking pass on the dashboard, may park in the spaces farthest away from Colfax.
  • If you have any questions or need a parking pass, contact Rhonda at office@fusden.org. Parking passes can also be obtained from the Greeters on Sunday morning.

QuickDirectory

Questions About Pledging? Jason Marsden – stewardship@fusden.org

Candles of Community – candles@fusden.org

Caring Committee – caring@fusden.org

Volunteer Greeters – greeters@fusden.org

Connections Ministry – connectionsministry@fusden.org

Office/FirstAnnounce/Rhonda Williamson – office@fusden.org

Religious Exploration – Leslie Harvey – msleslie@fusden.org

Giving in Action – givinginaction@fusden.org

Mental Well-being – wellbeing@fusden.org

 Car Donations – 877-999-8322

 FirstAnnounce is a compilation of news items sent to us from many different sources. Items printed in FirstAnnounce are for your information only and do not necessarily represent the views of First Unitarian Society of Denver or its members. Publication deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday.

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