News

Recital Series kicks off with Nicolò Spera on ten-string guitar Oct. 6

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The 16th season of the Recital Series will begin on Oct. 6 featuring Nicolò Spera, Italian guitarist. He will perform works on the ten-string guitar from the 17th, 18th and 21st centuries beginning with Passacaglia by Heinrich Biber. The Passacaglia was composed for solo violin around 1676 and is often claimed to be the most impressive unaccompanied … Continue reading Recital Series kicks off with Nicolò Spera on ten-string guitar Oct. 6

FROLIC a resounding success!

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Another Fabulous, Rousing, Outrageous, Lively, Ineluctable Celebration (FROLIC) hit the UUFD stage on Friday, September 22. The culmination of the event was raising funds for a new Memorial Garden and additional support for a much-needed upgraded Sanctuary HVAC system. The $14,726.11 raised was a reflection of the generosity and the joy our members and friends experienced in returning to this … Continue reading FROLIC a resounding success!

News from Faith Formation

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“You don’t stumble upon your heritage. It’s there, just waiting to be explored and shared.” Robbie Robertson, Musician October marks the beginning of the busier-by-the-day holiday season that begins with Halloween.  With all these holidays, we each look forward to (or perhaps dread) the traditions of our families and communities that are part of our individual … Continue reading News from Faith Formation

Heat pump in our future!

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Several months ago, the UUFD Board voted to allocate any funds generated by the FROLIC event over and above $10,000 to the Social Responsibility & Justice Team.  We were thrilled by this possibility and decided that, if we received any funds, they would go towards the HVAC renovation of our sanctuary that Mike Trefry and the … Continue reading Heat pump in our future!

Faith Formation News for children, caregivers and adults

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Fall Festival October 8 after Sunday Service UUFD Children, their Parents / Caregivers, and Grandparents are invited! Fall Festival that will be held at John R.’s home on October 8 immediately following church service (noon to 4 p.m.). All the UUFD children and their parents/grandparents are invited. There will be food, pumpkin decorating, face painting, … Continue reading Faith Formation News for children, caregivers and adults

September’s Easy Environmental Stewardship Action Reminder

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From the Environmental Justice Team When buying liquids that you use up regularly, consider using the same container many times and refilling it. Reduce your trash and even recycling. WeFill is among the better options for both reusable containers and what ecologically goes into them.

Cottage Meetings have changed!

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Cottage Meetings have changed. The available times are now: Sun, 9/17: 8:45 – 9:45am (Sun, 9/24: 11:15 is full, not cancelled.) Thurs, 9/28: 12-1pm Sat, 9/30: 2-3pm Sun, 10/8: 8:45-9:45am & 11:15-12:15 All meetings are one hour long and will take place at Bowman Hall. If you have not signed up yet or need to … Continue reading Cottage Meetings have changed!

Updates from the Office

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Office Hours are Changing! Beginning next week (September 18th) the office hours will regularly be as follows: Monday: 10am-3pm Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 10am-3pm Thursday: 10am-3pm Friday: CLOSED We encourage emailing Nikki at information@durangouu.org if you plan to come in with a question/project for her. Hours are limited and appointments are appreciated! Reminder If your event … Continue reading Updates from the Office

News from Rev Barbara Coeyman

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Important Changes to the Schedule for “Repentance and Repair: Courage to Covenant Workshop,” and Transition Team Town Hall UUFD’s Transition Team and Rev. Barbara will lead a series of small-group conversations to explore the new UUA Common Read, On Repentance and Repair by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. These conversations will invite us to deepen our understanding of “covenant,” … Continue reading News from Rev Barbara Coeyman

Activities on the horizon

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UUFD members and friends make a difference in our Ministerial Search process. During September and October, please participate in the following upcoming opportunities, to ensure your voice has been heard: FOCUS GROUPS/COTTAGE MEETINGS You will be encouraged to share more deeply your thoughts related to selecting our new Settled Minister.  The Focus Group/Cottage Meeting schedule is … Continue reading Activities on the horizon