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 all of us into deepening in our understanding of “covenant,” especially what it means to live as a covenanted community and engage in … Continue reading Repentance and Repair: Courage to Covenant Workshop
Recitals kick off Oct 6 For various personal reasons, I failed to keep records of all those who assisted me with the 2022-23 Recital Series. I apologize for this but greatly appreciate the help I received with the brochure, flyers, programs, finance, publicity, ticket sales, page turning, sound engineering, receptions (organization, food donations, beverages), and the … Continue reading Recital Series news from Artistic Director Marilyn Garst
Social Responsibility and Justice Team Special Feature It’s hard to miss the rising population of homeless people in our country, whether you never leave Durango or travel throughout the nation. A recent study by the National Alliance to End Homelessness reports the following facts: Homelessness has been on the rise since 2017, experiencing an overall … Continue reading Focus on Homelessness
Welcome to Self-Care! If you’ve been longing for a deeper connection with self-development, creativity, or your own sense of spirituality, check out UU Writers or Creativity Matters. You can participate right here at UUFD, which provides the opportunity to be with like-minded people and to share in the joy of creating. An organizational meeting will be held … Continue reading Adult Faith Formation opportunities
Welcome To September! Faith Formation for the kids on Sunday morning is in full gear. The schedule for September: September 3 — A Wider Welcome September 10 — Water Communion Multi-Gen Service (the kids remain in the sanctuary for the whole service) September 17 — Welcoming Change (and the Autumn Equinox) September 24 — Welcoming the Work of … Continue reading September news from Faith Formation
The Soul Matters group that meets via Zoom the first Monday of the month at 3:30 pm reconvenes after a summer hiatus on September 5 (you’re right – that’s a Tuesday—in deference to Labor Day). The group is accepting new members. If you’d like to join, send an email to Callum Fable, Coordinator of Faith Formation. … Continue reading Adult Faith Formation Opportunities
Two significant opportunities are coming up in August and September for UUFD members and friends to provide important information to the Ministerial Search Committee. In August you will be invited to complete a Congregational Survey and answer questions that will uncover more clearly who we are, what we value, and what we see as our challenges and opportunities. … Continue reading Coming Soon! From the MSC…
There are a few opportunities right now to help out at UUFD. Might you consider one of them? Welcome Station Help Needed = aka HowdyDuty: We love welcoming visitors and new members and ALL of you to the worship service on Sunday mornings. Sometimes we need an extra person to help us. If you would like … Continue reading Help Wanted
Durango Fall Pride 2023, organized by Four Corners Alliance for Diversity, will be held September 7-10 at Buckley Park. There will be a non-motor parade, followed by music and comedy, drag performances, food, sustainable merch and other vendors, plus free goodies! We hope to see many UUs there, hopefully wearing your yellow Side with Love gear!
Aug. 13, 2023After Worship All are invited to stay in the Sanctuary after the worship service on Sunday, Aug 13, for a brief performance of a song by the Crowwommyn. They will perform and record their song from the recently released Red Album, a compilation of music from nationwide Pagan musicians to benefit organizations that support women’s … Continue reading Special Music Event after worship Sunday, August 13
