Candidating Week is coming soon! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 21 – Sunday, April 28. That week will be your chance to meet and greet our candidate, to ask questions, and to extend our welcome to our fellowship. Following are some details about the schedule for the week: Sunday, April 21 – The candidate … Continue reading The latest news: Please note Congregational Meeting on April 28
From Dependence, to Independence, to Interdependence “Breathe with me.Know that with each breath we take in molecules of airthat were breathed by every person that ever lived… Breathe with me,and know that we are all interdependent… Breathe with me,as we come together to do the holy workof interconnection and relationship…”~Rev. Matt Aslpaugh As Mother Earth … Continue reading April news from Faith Formation
In February, the Social Justice & Responsibility Team is spotlighting “Mission: Support Kids,” the brainchild of Alex Todak-Schwartz, a long-time UUFD member. Alex is the adopted daughter of UUFD friends Betty and Norbert Schwartz. Mission: Support Kids has been a long-time dream of Alex’s since she grew up in foster care before being adopted as … Continue reading Featuring Mission: Support Kids
“Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.” ― Rick Riordan, The Red Pyramid The concept of fair gets to the heart of proposed Article II values of justice and equity and also to the Golden Rule, which most of us learn soon after we learn to talk … Continue reading February news from Faith Formation
Sundays with Preschoolers! You’ve probably noticed the cool room set up for the pre-school children and toddlers by the back door to the Sanctuary. Every Sunday we have two to four children who use that space so their parents can attend service. We are short of volunteers, and we need you! The hope is to have enough … Continue reading Faith Formation News
Our next Circle Supper is coming up on Saturday, February 17th! Circle Suppers are monthly dinners shared by UUFD members and friends in members’ homes. There are typically 6-10 people at each home. For more information, click here. If you would like to attend, fill out THIS form or email circlesupperuufd@gmail.com by the RSVP deadline of 6pm on February 11th. Please Indicate if you can be a host … Continue reading February Circle Supper coming on Feb 11
PWR Regional Assembly Registration NOW OPEN! Registration is open for our Pacific Western Regional Assembly this April 19th and 20th! People can attend either in person, at First Universalist in Denver, or remotely. We are planning a family friendly event and children are welcome. This is a great chance to connect with our larger faith and connect … Continue reading Register now for UUA Pacific Western Regional Assembly!
Heads up: The UUFD campus will be closed all day on Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3 for Ministerial Search Committee deliberations. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work with these confidential personnel matters.
TURN IN YOUR “GUEST AT YOUR TABLE” DONATION BOXES: Please return your boxes to us in January. All donations go to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. SOUP DRIVE! Manna Soup Kitchen is collecting cans of soup to stock its free market. Please drop off cans in the collection box as you enter the sanctuary on Jan 21, … Continue reading Notes from the Social Justice & Responsibility Team
Love pulls us toward positive action! Hoo Could Be an OWL (Our Whole Lives) Facilitator? You! Faith Formation aspires to offer OWL every year, rotating between the elementary and middle school age kids. All teachers for this program must be trained and certified. For more information about OWL, click here. Contact Sharon Mignerey if you’d like to … Continue reading This week’s news from Faith Formation
