Deep Listening and Deep Speaking Mid-winter holiday time is upon us. Perhaps the coming weeks will be marked by “busy-ness” for you: attending holiday gatherings and celebrations, planning your own events, shopping for those special people in your life. In the face of busy times, even as we connect with more people, we can easily … Continue reading December Message from Rev. Barbara
Ministerial Search Update Our HUGE thanks to the Fellowship for all of your participation to date – the Congregational Survey, Focus Groups and Cottage Meetings, Beyond Categorical Thinking workshop, Town Hall ideas and comments on Shared Ministry, and your ongoing feedback. Here’s where we are and what we can look forward to in the upcoming … Continue reading What’s done and what’s next?
Happy Thanksgiving! This note is an update on several things going on with Faith Formation. First, our next multi-gen service is on December 10, our Christmas pageant entitled Peace, Joy, and Ho, Ho, Ho. There are significant parts for each of the kids to play. During the Nov 19. Faith Formation class, children will be asked … Continue reading News from Faith Formation
As part of our continued exploration of the meaning of shared ministry, the Transition Team hosted a Town Hall meeting on the topic. Perspectives from congregants were collected and provided to the Ministerial Search Committee. We invite you to read through a summary of those results below. SUMMARY OF CONGREGATION PERSPECTIVES QUESTION #1 What do … Continue reading “Shared Ministry” Transition Town Hall Meeting Summary from October 15, 2023
UUFD Cottage Meetings and Focus Groups Summary (with references to the Congregational Survey) October 2023 The Ministerial Search Committee was supported by members of the Healthy Congregation Committee and the Transition Team in conducting 11 discussion and information gathering meetings related to our search for our next Settled Minister. Five Cottage Meetings and six Focus Groups … Continue reading UUFD Cottage Meetings and Focus Groups Summary
Here are a couple of opportunities to pass along new or gently used items in your home. You’re welcome for the opportunity (and nudge) to declutter! MISSION: SUPPORT KIDS is collecting items for children in foster care from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3 in Bowman Hall. Toys and sensory items for babies through teens are always … Continue reading Closet cleaning time — for a good cause!
Our Basic Needs Team will be holding a “pie drive” on Nov. 5th and Nov. 12th for the Durango Food Bank. Please bring the following items to drop off before the service: pumpkin, pumpkin pie filling, pumpkin pie spices, evaporated milk, pie crusts (frozen, refrigerated, boxed or bagged). Thank you!
“It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.” ~ Jacques Yves Cousteau As we play with the Soul Matters theme for November, generosity, it’s good to remember it comes in many … Continue reading November News from Faith Formation
Har Shalom Rev. Barbara has reached out to our religious neighbors in Durango, the Har Shalom Jewish Community and its current leader, Lisa Smith, to extend our support, our healing, and our prayers that conflict in the Middle East will cease. As of now, Har Shalom has no particular gatherings or vigils planned, but Lisa Smith has invited any … Continue reading News from Social Responsibility and Justice Team
One hundred and two of you responded to our congregational survey – are you curious what was revealed? What are our favorite things about UUFD? What are the top roles we want our next minister to play? What kinds of change would challenge us the most? See below for the full overview.
