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.
We recently received several reports of scam emails claiming to be from Rev Barbara Coeyman. This is a fairly frequent occurrence and we are aware. Unfortunately there is nothing we can do to prevent these emails, but we can be prepared to protect our information. Most of these emails ask the recipient to purchase gift … Continue reading Beware of scam emails and texts
Days for Girls, whose mission is to “create a more dignified, free and educated world through access to lasting menstrual hygiene solutions” by creating menstrual hygiene kits, announces its next Sew Day is Wednesday October 18th from 1-4 at Bowman Hall at UUFD. There will be sewing and non-sewing activities. Please call Susan to RSVP … Continue reading Days for Girls next Sew Day Oct. 18
On Oct. 29, Faith Formation’s kids will lead the service and celebrate the many traditions of Samhain and The Day of the Dead. Our UUFD kids will be in costume for this service. All are encouraged express their inner child and wear their own costumes. The service will be followed by a party!
Our next Circle Supper is coming up on Saturday, October 21st! 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 to see our webpage. If you would like to attend, email Nancy Fisher at circlesupperuufd@gmail.com by RSVP deadline of 6pm on October 15th. Please Indicate if you can be a … Continue reading October Circle Supper RSVPs due Oct. 15
A Celebration of Life service will be held for Ron Garst at UUFD on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 4:00 p.m. followed by a reception/party in Bowman Hall.
In preparation for a new minister, a video tour of our campus has been created. You can view it here. Special thanks to Lisa Govreau, who served as the tour guide, Steve Govreau for filming, and to youth Alex Orndorff for compiling and editing the video.
We are pleased to share more information about our leader for the “Beyond Categorical Thinking” workshop on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9 am to 12 noon in Bowman Hall. Rev. Keith Kron will also deliver the homily via Zoom on Sunday, Oct. 22. Keith is the Director of the Transitions Office for the UUA, helping … Continue reading Keith Kron to lead “Beyond Categorical Thinking”
A Time of Turning We are in a season of turning, in the weather, in resuming activities here at UUFD after the summer. Temperatures are falling, and snow has already been reported on higher elevations. Trees are changing to shades of yellows and oranges and browns. The high holy days, between Rosh Hashanah (September 15) … Continue reading October message from Rev. Barbara
