The 2023-2024 Recital Series will conclude on April 26 at 7:00 p.m. with Drea Pressley, mezzo-soprano plus Celtic harp, and Marilyn Garst, piano. The program of varied musical styles will be a journey spanning centuries. Included will be arias from the 17th and 18t centuries, art songs from the 19th and 20th centuries, several songs … Continue reading Final recital April 26
The event will benefit La Plata Family Centers Coalition and Days for Girls International. Attendees will gain entry by bringing a can or a pack of diapers for donation. We’ll be covering songs from a spectrum of artists, including The Oh Hellos, Hillsong, Mumford and Sons, and a myriad of other soul-stirring bands! The event … Continue reading City-Wide Musical Charity Event: Rekindle
December Note on Climate Action From the Environmental Justice Team Think your small efforts at fighting climate change don’t make a difference? Check out this article: Fight Climate Change with Taco Tuesday. Our small conscious decisions DO make a difference. Keep it up! Durango Palestine Solidarity Rally and Peace Vigil Every Sunday at 4pm at Buckley Park … Continue reading News from UUFD Social Responsibility & Justice Team
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!
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.
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
Pre-School Sunday Faith Formation Set To Begin September 24! Those of you who have volunteered, thank you! Sharon will be in touch this week to set up a schedule. The toddlers and pre-schoolers (children who do not yet read) will be gathering during service at the back of the sanctuary in the room across from the … Continue reading News from Faith Formation
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
A video message from Reverend Susan Frederick-Gray, President, Unitarian Universalist Association
