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Sunday Worship,
September 8th, 2024
at 10:30 am
It Takes A Village
Rev. Mike Morran and Leslie Harvey
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Join us on Sunday, September 8th at 10:30 am. This year’s Ingathering Service will focus on the spiritual life of children, and will include our annual Water Communion.
Join us after the service for a wonderful celebration to welcome our new RE director Leslie Harvey with cake and ice cream in the Community Room.
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Giving in Action – Reading Partners
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(Thanks to the Molly Prince for the post)
Reading Partners believes that reading unlocks a student’s limitless potential and lifelong love of learning. We mobilize communities to provide students with the proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. Studies show that students who meet this mark have a greater opportunity to succeed in school and beyond, and yet only 29% of fourth-grade students in Denver are reading proficiently. At the same time, students from systematically-disadvantaged communities often face more significant challenges than their peers from more affluent communities. That’s why we partner with under-resourced schools and engage volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with students who are learning to read. Our volunteers provide hour-long tutoring sessions to students, following a structured, evidence-based curriculum. Reading Partners Colorado serves nearly 600 students and their families at ten schools in the Denver metro area, with the help of 700+ tutors! Learn more and sign up to volunteer at readingpartners.org/colorado. Both virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities are available.
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Miriam’s Book Table is Proud to Feature
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(Thanks to the Nan Wigington for the post)
The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide by Susan Frederick-Gray
New to the faith? Frederick-Gray gives the best and most comprehensive introduction the UUA has to offer. Her book covers ministry, worship, religious education, social justice, community, and Unitarian Universalist history. Check it out at the book table this Sunday. We have two copies, so you can buy one for you and one for a friend.
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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)
In the first phase of rebuilding our Religious Exploration Program, we plan to start with Children’s Programming (Nursery-5th grade). In order to have a successful start on Sunday, September 15th we need families to register using this enrollment form as soon as possible.
We also need volunteers for all age groups. If you are interested in volunteering and helping us get the Children’s Program off to a strong start please fill out this interest form. We will hold an orientation and training on Sunday September 8th before the church service to set you and our children up for success! Each week, every volunteer will be provided a lesson plan, all the materials needed, and a binder full of resources. We will even train you by teaching alongside you until you feel comfortable. Additionally, the RE Team would like your feedback as we embark on this exciting new journey together as a church. If you have ideas or suggestions, please use this form. A hard copy will also be available at the Family Table in the lobby on Sundays.
What to expect on the first day of classes on September 15th (Nursery-5th grade):
- Please sign in your child/children in before the service at the family table in the lobby
- Children will join their families in the church until they are sung out by the congregation. They will go with their teachers to their classrooms (Nursery and Preschool upstairs; K-5th downstairs- Primary classroom- K-2nd and Intermediate classroom- 3rd-5th).
- After the service, please go to your child/children’s classrooms to sign them out
- K-5th parents, if you want to enjoy the coffee hour, please do! Kids will engage in free play when the service ends until they are signed out and picked up.
- Tweens and Teens are welcome to join a classroom as a Teacher’s Helper until we are able to start our Youth Program
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First Unitarian Events Coming Soon
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Celebrate Community at ReUUnion!
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(Thanks to the Lia Davis for the post)
Let’s kick off First Unitarian Denver’s Ingathering weekend with a party! Join us for ReUUnion – a fun, free, fabulous, all-ages community celebration at First Unitarian Denver. We’ll gather in the community room at 4 pm for drinks, snacks, a Beatles singalong, face painting, and more. Around 5:00, we’ll move to the sanctuary to enjoy Family ReUUnion – a high energy, participatory music show featuring our amazing FUSD musicians backed by a rockin’ band. Dinner will be provided! Around 6 we’ll enjoy a taco bar with options for various dietary needs, followed by ice cream sundaes. Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 4th so we have a head count for dinner, and please consider signing up for a short volunteer slot. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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(Thanks to the Helen Berkman)
Only three autumn events left to sign up for: House Concert with Lia Davis and Ryan Drickey, Fun and Food with your Board of Trustees, and Holiday Book Swap! See Helen at the auction table on September 8th if you want to grab a remaining seat. This is your last chance….
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Silver and Gold Luncheon – Friday, September 13th
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(Thanks to Chris Collins for the post)
Every 2 years FUSD takes the opportunity to recognize and honor our longest standing members and friends of the church. These individuals are truly the pillars of our spiritual community as they have provided steadfast leadership, loyalty and often hard work to support and ensure the success of our First Unitarian Society. The community we experience today stands on the shoulders of their years of countless contributions.
The 2024 luncheon is scheduled for Friday, September 13 at 11:00am in the Community Room. Invitations have been mailed to 55 people who are at least 80 years old. If you have not received an invite or know of someone who should be included please let Cindy or Chris know.
Volunteers for the following are needed: set-up, side dish donations, drivers and clean-up. RSVPs and anyone interested in driving please contact Cindy Robertson, 303-863-8019 or cindyrobertson5@gmail.com. For all other volunteer tasks or general questions please contact Chris Collins, 303-589-6793 or guemesgirl@gmail.com.
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Whole SoUUl Studio – Sunday, September 15th
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Everyone is invited to join Rev. Mike for Whole SoUUl Studio Sunday, September 15th at 12 pm in the Sanctuary.
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Finding Yourself at First Unitarian Denver!
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(Thanks to Mike Morran for the post)
A time for seekers, the curious, and those wishing to connect with the 1st Unitarian Denver community, this participatory class of three hours will provide an introduction to Unitarian Universalism and First Unitarian Church. Facilitated by Rev. Mike Morran, we will meet on Saturday, September 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All are welcome, but you must pre-register with Rev. Mike (revmorran@gmail.com).
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(Thanks to Mike Morran for the post)
How does one live a spiritual life as a Unitarian Universalist? This class in five sessions will explore and answer that question. Facilitated by Rev. Mike Morran, we will explore the core propositions of UU theology, and introduce/practice the spiritual disciplines of our tradition both individually and as a group. Class will meet Wednesday evenings, September 18th through October 16th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Seekers, members, the curious, and the skeptical are ALL welcome! Participation is free, but you must pre-register with Rev. Mike; revmorran@gmail.com.
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Reproductive Justice Initiative – GOTV Letter Writing Events
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(Thanks to Kimberly Urish for the post)
Calling all Get Out the Vote advocates! The Reproductive Justice Committee will be hosting two letter writing opportunities at the church to encourage voter turnout at the November Election. We are adopting letters to get Rep Yadira Caraveo reelected. If you don’t know her, she is a Latina woman, previously was a pediatrician, and pro choice democrat, who the Republicans want to unseat. There are still 16k letters to adopt for this campaign (swing state campaign letters have already been adopted).
We will do letter writing on Sunday, September 22nd and Sunday, September 29th from 1:30 pm to 5 pm (drop in as you like), in the community room. The committee will provide envelopes, stamps, and the printed letters (and snacks!) All you have to do is RSVP. Please email reproductivejustice@fusden.org and let Kimberly know which date (or both) that you will attend AND how many letters you would like to do (20 letters usually takes about an hour). Thanks!
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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. To be added to our mailing list or for any questions please email Mejfusd@gmail.com. Course registration instructions to come.
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