Sunday Worship,
October 27th, 2024
at 10:30 am
Autumn Remembrance
Rev. Mike Morran
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Join us on Sunday, October 27th at 10:30 am. An annual tradition, we will honor those who have passed beyond the veil and their presence in our lives. Everyone is invited to bring a memento of someone they have lost and remember.
This Sunday is our annual Day of Remembrance, which is an intergenerational service. This space is for everyone. Please be patient with our young congregants, as they engage in services in different, often more energetic, ways than we do as adults. Our children will be used as assistants, handing everyone a leaf and a pencil as adults enter the sanctuary. On your leaf, please take a moment to honor a loved one by writing a special memory about them. If you are comfortable, you are welcome to bring your leaf to the altar during the service when prompted.
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Miriam’s Book Table is Proud to Feature…
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(Thanks to the Nan Wigington for the post)
Collected Poems by Sonia Sanchez
Published by Beacon Press, this collection represents the life and work of Sonia Sanchez, an honored poet, a founder of the Black Arts movement, and – as Maya Angelou puts it – “ a lion in literature’s forest”. The collection inspires and engages. It speaks to Sanchez’s dedication to human liberation, social equality, and human rights. All forms are represented – haikus to book-length narratives.
Stop by Miriam’s during coffee hour and browse the book.
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Children’s Religious Exploration Programming
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Religious Exploration News
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(Thanks to the Leslie Harvey for the post)
We are looking forward to our Intergenerational service on October 27th; there will be no RE classes that morning. We have planned some fun ways to engage our littlest congregants during the Day of Remembrance service. If your family has lost a loved one (human or pet), you can begin conversations with your child about our special service before the 27th. Families are encouraged to bring a photo or item on that day that can be shared during the service to honor a loved one.
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. This information will help us with important information about you and your child before s/he starts.
Shout Out to this week’s Volunteer Superhero, Charlotte Braud-Kern! Charlotte has been a member of FUSD for 20+ years and has been instrumental in helping us get our RE program restarted this Fall. Her experience as an educator and her willingness to fill in wherever needed, in addition to serving on the RE Committee and helping to plan upcoming events, make her invaluable to our RE team. We are blessed to have you, Charlotte! Thanks for ALL you!
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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(Thanks to Eric Kollwitz for the post)
The Middle East Justice Project and Denver Boulder Jewish Voice for Peace would like to invite you to The Divestment Symposium, here at First Unitarian on Wednesday, October 30th, 6:00 pm.
We will have speakers from the national divestment movement and will present case studies, and learn what divestment looks like!
If you have any questions, please email mejfusd@gmail.com.
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(Thanks to Rev. Mike Morran for the post)
On Wednesday, November 6th from 7-8 pm, whichever way the election goes, First Unitarian will be open for all those who need a safe and calm space to decompress, grieve, celebrate, or otherwise process the results. We will hold a brief, participative service with music from Lia, comments from Rev. Mike, and an opportunity to connect with your community. Children welcome of course!
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(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 20th (Thanksgiving week). Seekers of all kinds and the merely curious are welcome, but you must RSVP with Rev. Mike: Revmorran@gmail.com.
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Announcing Capitol Hill Concerts 6th Season!
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(Thanks to Lia Davis for the post)
Capitol Hill Concerts, hosted at First Unitarian Denver, kicks off its 2024-2025 season on Saturday November 9th at 7 pm with Gonzalo Teppa, Origins. Origins performs original music that draws from the musical wells of Latin American roots (Venezuelan, Brazilian, Argentinian, and Afro-Cuban), ballads, Jazz and more. In 2025, we’ll welcome three more wonderful ensembles to our sanctuary: soulful, eclectic folk/pop singer Mark Oblinger (January 25), The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra accompanying silent film (March 8), and Cóisir performing Traditional Irish music (April 5). All concerts begin at 7 pm. 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 Soirée. Read more about tickets and sponsorships. We hope you will join us for this fantastic season of music!
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(Thanks to Nancy Crow for the post)
It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week, the perfect time to think about planning for your future—no matter what stage of life you are in. For more 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.
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Middle East Justice: Palestine in Context Class Series
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(Thanks to Daniel Martin for the post)
The Middle East Justice Project is delighted to announce its Fall “Palestine in Context” course. Please register for the course here. To be added to our mailing list or for any questions please email Mejfusd@gmail.com.
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