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The JUC CrierThe Newsletter of the Jefferson Unitarian Church
Infant/toddler care provided.
Promises to Keeppresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister
Children ask when bargaining for some future event, Do you promise? Most of us try to
impact of keeping one’s promises. JUC Choir; Adam Revell, piano.
2 9:15 a.m. (M3/4) presented by and . As we
Infant/toddler care provided.
A Time for Turningpresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister
Jewish sisters and brothers celebrate the holiest days of their year, Rosh Hashanah and Yom ; Adam
Revell, piano.
We Belong to Our Stories JUC Choir; Adam Revell, piano.
Evergreen Campus
Put It Awaypresented by Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant Minister
again can emerge?
Sundays at 4 p.m.
If you wish to be informed about news regarding our , Director of
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Range invite people of all ages to join us in worship and
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an informal discussion to answer your
Next session: September 28.
Wendy
Fanning
have a blast? An evening of delectable food, great friends,
with entertainment and childcare for kids while parents
gmail.com) orcom) for more info.
a spaciousness to be together and mingle and have fun.
our annual theme of unitylived into one love, one church, and one journey. I loved
We
Are One
appeared on the screen. How wonderful to see our roots connected so visibly with the wings we are growing into! I am so grateful that Rev. Robert Latham was with us to challenge and inspire us to grow and grow together.
promise as the basis of religion, as well as what it might mean to be a people of promise, that we explore renewal
brokenness are all too common. Our work together is to grow wholeness by deepening to our truest selves,
renewal help each of us return to a place of wholeness and possibility. See you in church.
Singing the Living
, is known as , and invites peace to walk through these rooms, laughter to ring out, and faith to make our house strong.
melody by myself, and piano part by Adam Revell.
Love, carry us through these days,
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May this year in your life, and in our communal life, be one in which we feel love’s presence warm like the sun, in which we understand that no one is alone, in which all people know that we are connected with one another by love. May it be so.
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Board Blog
four and one half hours and what do you
board together to
for working together as a JUC team. as our facilitator extraordinaire,
interspersed with laughter. and I were
members.It is healthy for boards to be made up of members with
healthy balance of personality types within our group. In fact, I would say that we have all bases covered!
stages of a healthy team life cycle, common causes
successful as a board. As we embark upon the journey of
as we work together, learn together, hopefully chuckle
fellow congregants, in mind every step of the way.
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join this nurturing and fun group two Mondays a month.
some simple homemade body care products on Oct.
babies to kindergartners, or older kids willing to be mentors. If you have any
Elaine Zerger, Trustee
A quorum of 112 is necessary to conduct the business
light lunch will be provided.
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your understanding of what you love about life? Are you
within our community, with others, and possibly with the world outside our church walls? On
available to you for
truly is a way for everyone to deepen, connect and engage.
the team that prepared the food and Don Armstrong
and the many others who put tables and chairs away.
potluck dish so that we could share a meal together.
SUE'S NEWS
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maintained a steady pledge commitment from members
success.As we enter the new church year with a theme of unity,
the upcoming pledge renewals with a sense of this unity. JUC is our religious and spiritual home. Let’s dig deep to support that home.
able to increase by $5 per month. As you contemplate your pledge response, think about what JUC means to
One Church working towards our mission? Let’s speak with one voice by increasing our pledges
water. Our new intern minister is jumping in and soaking up everything she can about parish life.
church as recently as four years ago. She had grown up
that Unitarian Universalism could be her faith home, and her faith future.
our ministers, preaching, providing pastoral care, teaching
…advise, support,
(UUA Ministerial Internship Manual)
have an opportunity to both learn from her and help her learn how parish life can work. She welcomes your
12service. She was so delighted when we made these plans
cookies are gluten free!
JUC’s ministers this year.
(chair),
Lunch after Church: Sunday, October 5
to great fun. Contact:
hall, Colcannon plays Irish music with panache, warmth
Be!man & Halpin Folk Duo
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complex and controversial issue? Listen to both sides in a
from the Sierra Club and industry.
Joseph McCabe is a veteran of the solar industry, has
inverters which are greatly helped by California’s new
promote sustainability for small scale producers and help protect the environment through responsible growing
Oct. 12, and 2nd and 4th
will be available as soon as it’s cool enough to ship
It’s always moving to see how kind people are when they are approached by a neighbor saying,
And doesn’t it feel good when we put our principles into
what we say?
September than working alongside your child or a
On , you have the opportunity to
we’ll work from 9 to noon, followed by lunch. All ages are welcome, so this would be a great opportunity for parents and children to work together.
. You can help seniors get ready for a city-‐wide garage sale from 9 to noon, by helping them bring items from their houses.
their garage sale on Saturday (roughly 9 to 2).
,
com) to get the form.
organic meats, eggs, veggies and more from local farmers.Announcements, potluck luncheon, and
care provided.
several facets of the Just Neighboring all church project,
weekly program to provide food for the homeless in
neighbors’ lives.
Newcomers are always welcome!Contacts:
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each service, each Sunday to advance the slides projected
sits in the sound booth, next to the sound technician, uses the computer to advance to the next slide for the lyrics
in advance, so you would truly need to do no more than
miss a minute of it. Sign up online (). Contact
Gather with church friends for a light dinner before
one of our ministers. If your Small Group meets on this
group.Like to cook? Sign up at the to donate a
requested.
JUC’s partnership with the indigenous people of Rabinal
our scholarships;
community library;
who took more sewing machines, books and supplies and spent several days with the women and the students
Guatemalan food and drink, merchandise for sale made
Sign-‐up at or the need volunteers to help make this a success. Sign up
borrow for the event, please let us know.Contacts:
Winter Solstice Celebration
mark your calendars and bring the whole family. You will
chapel, lead the songs or readings, or help create this
McKay, minister at Columbine Unitarian Universalist
org). Child care provided.
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the violence in the
Conference is free; child care is available. Contact
to register.
Community Events
His Holiness the Dalai Lama endorses the tour as it brings teachings that create the possibility of global peace, non-‐
monks demonstrate their peaceful ways through living
schedule, visit , and or call Rev. David
in the south commons each Sunday through October 12. Monday, Oct.
to receive mail-‐in ballots for the upcoming November
number of polling places.) Some reasons why folks might
out of state; change of name or address; or change of
that is free and open to the public. It will be moderated
Andy Kerr,* Colorado Senate District 22
expanded limited gaming at horse racetracks)
County Commissioner District 3
*Single candidate session since the opponent either declined or
did not respond.
JUC is working with our faith and community partners
large patches which will open in October, at 68th
2 to 6 p.m. every day. If you can help on one or more days please sign up at the or in the commons on Sunday mornings through October. Giving just a few hours
may also contact
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Pastoral CareHow JUCers Care for Each Other
We Hold in Our Hearts…
from a car accident;
and their family, as Art’s
We Celebrate with…, on the birth of their grandson,
Alexander George Kresse, on Sept. 15.
.,
Sign up for classes at the or by calling the church
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Dying, and
families. Money consistently shows up as we plan our
our partners and children. Light lunch provided; child care upon prior request.
with children will learn how to set limits while maintaining
and help children become caring and responsible -‐ in a UU context. Goals also include learning how to resolve
respect. All materials provided. Seven sessions; facilitated by
on the topic of
concepts from the book
notes:
.
ongoing opening of our hearts and minds, inspiring
will use the
grade tripper is?
have you join us.
everywhere!
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Valerie Stone ([email protected]) We meet once a month to discuss a wide variety of issues related to aging. So far, we have covered ge!ing an accurate diagnosis when dementia is suspected, resources for families dealing with dementia, caregiver issues, wisdom and exercise. Mon., Feb. 24: Dr. Michelle Winston presents !e 6 Pillars of Brain Fitness and Brain Health, covering memory and a!ention exercises for healthy aging. "en she will lead us in some neurobics exercises!
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the everyday world. If you wish to join without the introductory course, read minutes daily for a month.
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unorthodox person. His teachings are not sets of dogma but rather
Open to all: no experience necessary. Child care provided. Money Sex Fame Karma
2 & 4Discuss important topics in Spanish. Intermediate level recommended.
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of the dreamer leading to an about his or her own dream.
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understanding of these works than you could on your own.
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and discussion.
crocheters are invited to join in making hats and blankets for Denver Health.
earthlink.net)
experience is needed.
2 & 4
1 Discuss literature exploring the origins of our
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1 Newcomers welcome! Call for
mtg. details.
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(Steinbeck)
4nuthingbut.net) Discuss recent discoveries and wonder together.
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you’d like to polish up in front of a forgiving and friendly audience. Receive help from other tellers, or come to listen. All are welcome.
An informal group of folks who wish to keep up their musical
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9:15am to the schedule above, but it is always wise to call ahead!
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Next deadline:
Sept. 14
Sept. 21