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“Shared Ministry” Transition Town Hall Meeting Summary from October 15, 2023

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

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

“Pie Drive” Nov. 5 and 12

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!

Congregational survey results are in!

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.

Beware of scam emails and texts

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

Multi-gen service Oct. 29 includes costume parade!

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!