The JUC Crier The Newsletter of the Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue • Golden, Colorado 80401 • 303-279-5282 • Fax: 303-279-2535
March 31, 2014 • office@jeffersonunitarian.org • www.jeffersonunitarian.org • Volume 2014 Issue 7 Sunday, April 6 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.
Sex, Religion, Abortion and Justice presented by Rev. Rob Keithan, Director of Public Policy, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
Our society’s relationship with sexuality and reproductive freedom is deeply conflicted and passionately contested. And religion is almost always playing a role—whether or not we recognize it or want it to. What’s going to move us forward, and what does our faith have to do with it? What might our religiously-grounded vision of sexuality look like? See Rev. Keithan’s bio on page 2. Music: JUC Choir; Adam Revell, piano. Worship Associate: Bev Curtiss. 2 Explorations! 9:15 a.m. (M3/4) Deepening Your UU Faith by Participating in General Assembly facilitated by LeeAnn Dale and Barb
Scherer. JUC delegates at last years General Assembly will share their experiences in the hope of recruiting others to participate this year either virtually or on site in Rhode Island. Their enthusiasm for the experience is infectious. All questions answered!
Sunday, April 13 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.
On the Path presented by Rev. Dana Lightsey, Consulting Assistant Minister
This Palm Sunday we re-examine the notion of being on a path or on the way that Jesus mentions so often in the bible. Are there meaningful perspectives from Jesus’s teachings that are relevant for us today? What does it mean to be on our own path? Music: Lisa Bickford and Rebecca Shogren; Rev. Keith Arnold, piano. Worship Associate: Julie Excell. 2 Explorations! 9:15 a.m. (M3/4) Defending Environmental Rights in Guatemala with Rob Robinson and Stephanie Wells. See p. 5 for
more details.
Easter at JUC Spring is a beautiful time of year in Colorado. The earth slowly begins to sprout flowers through the frost. Cold melts into the promise of warmer weather and longer days. We make plans of egg hunts and family brunches. We might even don our best clothes and Easter bonnets. Spring and Easter are in the air, but what are we celebrating? As Unitarian Universalists, how do we understand this holiday? What questions are we, and our children, carrying? What questions do we want to ask, or answer, but aren’t sure how? The Easter story has been told for generations upon generations, and it is one we cannot ignore. This year, adults and children can explore our questions and seek meaning in this season through the following services: Maundy Thursday • April 17 • 6 p.m. (chapel) A contemplative service observing one of the holiest days of the Christian year, led by the UU Liberal Christians Group. Music, readings and communion will be included. To make room for all, we will offer the same Easter service Saturday night (with handbells) and Sunday morning (with JUC Choir).
Saturday, April 19 • 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 20 • 9:15 & 11 a.m.
Child care will be available Saturday evening; programming for children on Sunday morning includes an egg hunt for the tiniest JUCers (through Kindergarten), a canned food hunt for 1st–5th grades, and a youth service for 6th–12th grades.
In Evergreen: Sunday, April 20 • 4 p.m. Awakening led by Rev. Dana Lightsey You can help with the canned food hunt! Bring a canned food donation to church on Sunday, April 6, and talk to your kids (or grandkids!) about why we donate food to those in need. 1
Thank you for your support of the Horse Protection League! We are overwhelmingly thankful for your generous gift of $1,800! We are all a part of the interdependent web. All life is truly connected. Thank you so much,
JUC Evergreen Campus
Sunday, April 6 • 4 p.m.
Big Ideas
The Horse Protection League Trudy Younger, Board of Directors
presented by Joe Stone
The modern world faces some extraordinary challenges affecting all of us: Global economic disparity, an uncertain and dwindling energy supply and the specter of climate change, just to name a few. Explore what responsibility we have as global citizens and religious liberals in addressing and tackling these issues. Worship Coordinator: Nora Flood.
Tulips for a Colorful Easter Wouldn’t a chancel brimming with gorgeous tulips be wonderful? Please consider donating to our Easter Tulip fund in celebration or memory of a loved one or a special milestone. We’ll gratefully list your donation in the Easter orders of service. Make your donation by calling the JUC office, or contact Gail Abbott (gaila@mail.fresnostate.edu).
Worship services held on first and third Sundays at 4 p.m. 28628 Buffalo Park Rd. (The church up the hill from the Evergreen library)
1 Visitors' Circle • 2nd & 4th Sundays
Mountain UUs who wish to be informed about news regarding our Evergreen campus, please contact Sue Parilla, Dir. of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org).
5 minutes after each service (Meet @ the Welcome Table) For newcomers: an informal discussion to answer your questions about Unitarian Universalism and JUC. Next session: April 13.
About the Rev. Rob Keithan Rev. Rob Keithan is Director of Public Policy at the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. Previously, Rob served as Director of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Washington office, as a consultant to the United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Ministries, and as a consulting minister for two UU congregations. He has also trained facilitators for the Our Whole Lives comprehensive sexuality education curriculum. Rob is an affiliated minister at All Souls Church Unitarian and lives with his partner, Mandy, in Washington, DC.
1 Path to Membership
Saturday, April 26 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (chapel) Led by Membership Coordinator Annie Hedberg, this class is designed to familiarize those considering joining JUC with some of our staff, our diverse programs and activities, UU history and the responsibilities and benefits of membership. Sessions include child care and a light lunch. You may RSVP at the Sign Up Site or call the JUC office (303-279-5282). Please call Annie @ 303-279-7451 for more information on the joining process.
Let’s have fun together and celebrate our community! Saturday, April 26 • 5 to 9 p.m.
Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Purchase tickets Sunday mornings in the commons, or contact Pat Emery (stardustpat@gmail.com; 303-748-1215). $10 per adult / $5 for all kids in one family / $5 for teens or students Do you need a ride? Or, are you willing to provide a ride? Sign up at the Spring Roundup table or call the church office (303-279-5282). We’ll have yummy vittles and beverages: Old Fashioned BBQ by Stellar Catering, with vegetarian and special diets catered by Gilla Lachnitt. Specify your preferences when you buy your ticket. There will be a cash bar and punch, iced tea and lemonade. … and fabulous entertainment! Bounty Hunters, an original musical written and directed by Chris & Steef Sealy, will be performed by JUC’s talented singers, actors and dancers, including both adults and kids! … and activities for kids with the main events over by 8:15 p.m. Don’t miss this all-church event—remember to get your tickets by Sunday, April 20! 2
Family Spotlight Ashley Johnson, Director of Religious Education (ashleyjohnson@jeffersonunitarian.org; 303-279-5282, x18)
Upcoming Children’s Worship Services for 1st-5th Grades Sunday, April 6 • 9:15 & 11 a.m.: Grace Saturday, May 3 • 4:30 p.m.: Beginnings and Endings Sunday, May 4 • 9:15 & 11 a.m.: Beginnings and Endings
Early Childhood News
Music for Children and Youth
Guess Who?
Final Project of the Year: Multi-Media Music Rehearsals begin Tuesday, April 1 Performances Sat., April 26 & Sun., May 18
You may know Barb Bailey from her active involvement at Jefferson Unitarian Church with the Peace, Liberty & Justice Task Force or the Pastoral Care Group. Or, you may have seen her singing in the JUC Choir. But, you may not have expected to find her in one of the busiest places in the church: our preschool room! As we say thank you and adieu to Vanessa Badolato so she can focus on her in-home preschool and her own family, we welcome Barb as our lead preschool teacher. Barb brings her knowledge of Unitarian Universalism and a fun and loving spirit to 4 and 5 year olds. The kids (and we) love her! Please welcome Barb in this new and exciting role!
We’ll explore the use of video and sound as we prepare songs and a video to share in the service on Sunday, May 18. Radiance Choir will also participate in the Spring Round-Up on April 26. Choirs are open to kids in K– 8th grade. Children's Choir (K–3rd) meets Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Radiance Choir (4th–8th) meets Tuesdays, 7 to 7:45 p.m. For more information or to sign up, contact Sarah Billerbeck, Director of Music for Children & Youth (billerbeck@comcast.net; 720-855-8584).
~ Sara Covington, 1st - 5th Grade Religious Education Program Coordinator, and Ashley Johnson, Director of Religious Education
LOV! (Living Our Values!) Packs of Hope Packs of Hope provides backpacks containing clothes and other basic items to children who are transitioning into foster care. Many of these children must leave their homes quickly and are unable to take any personal items. These backpacks contain the only possessions they may have for some time. Look for the LOV table in the commons starting April 6 to choose a backpack. Packs will be collected Sundays through April. (No pack collection on Easter Sunday, April 20.) Don’t worry if you can’t provide every item on the list; other volunteers will complete the packs. Everyone is encouraged to participate to the extent they can. Consider joining with someone to fill the pack together; a list of those looking for buddies will be kept at the table. Volunteers are needed for the distribution and collection table. Please contact Joyce McLaren (mclaren.joyce@gmail.com).
✪ SOUPS ✪
(Support of UU Parents) 2nd & 4th Mondays
9 to 11:30 a.m. (chapel) Need a break?! Could you use a break from parenting in a warm, supportive and creative atmosphere? Would you like to build friendships with other UU parents, learn new things and actually start and finish a craft project in one morning? It’s time to nurture yourself with… Support Of Unitarian ParentS (SOUPS)! Child care begins at 8:45 a.m. for babies to kindergartners, or older kids willing to be mentors. Monday, April 14: Child Safety presentation by a member of Ralston House, a child advocacy center, about child safety and sexual abuse, including how to talk with your kids and help them be aware of dangers without living in fear. We’ll also have a variety of other safety-related resources, from bullying to household safety to suicide prevention and more. Contact: Lori Gray (303-945-5873).
Volunteer Day at the Horse Protection League Sunday, May 4 • 1 to 3:30 p.m. Join LOV! for a day at the farm! We will take a tour and then help care for the animals at the Horse Protection League in Arvada. You may recall that JUC’s March special plate collection was given to the HPL. Now is your chance to see where our contributions went! All ages are welcome for the tour; ages 8+ may participate in the work session. All kids must have an adult chaperone. Wear appropriate clothing. Closed toed shoes required; gloves provided. RSVPs are requested at least a day in advance. Contact: Joyce McLaren (mclaren.joyce@gmail.com).
Young Adult Ministry: College Care Packages
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If you have or know a college student with connections to JUC, please stop by the Young Adult Ministry table April 6 or 13 with their current address so we can send them some love and support. We also need people to sign up to bring treats or fun items and to stuff packages on April 27. Let’s show our college students that no matter how far they travel for school, they have a support system here at JUC.
20s & 30s Group
Garden Clean-Up: Sat., April 5 • 2 p.m. 24th Ave. & Pierce St., Edgewater Help clean up the Jefferson Community Garden and prepare it for the planting season. Please bring shovels and trash bags. Contact: Morgan Davies (morganmdavies@gmail.com).
Meet Up (for Opera) at the Movies! La Boheme
Popcorn Theology: I Am Saturday, April 5 • 6:30 p.m. (M1/2)
Live from the Metropolitan Opera House in NYC with Backstage Views and Interviews
I Am is a 2010 American documentary written, narrated, and directed by Tom Shadyac. The documentary explores Shadyac’s personal journey after a 2007 bicycle accident, the nature of humanity, and the world’s ever-growing addiction to materialism. Join us for a potluck dinner and stay for the movie and discussion. Contact: Morgan Davies (morganmdavies@ gmail.com).
Sat., April 5 • 10:55 a.m. • UA Theater at Colorado Mills 14500 W. Colfax Admission is $24/adults; $22/seniors; $18/students, and tickets can be purchased at the box office or online (fathomevents.com). No need to sign up: Just buy your ticket and meet other JUCers in the lobby. Sponsored by the Belonging and Connection Group. Contact: Rosie Lewis (303562-5076).
Call for Delegates
Lunch after Church
UUA General Assembly: June 25–29 Providence, Rhode Island
Sunday, April 6 • 12:45 p.m. La Cascada (5457 W. 20th Ave., Edgewater) No need to plan ahead! Visit the Getting Connected table on Sunday to sign up, and join us for great conversation and delicious Mexican food. Lunch after Church meets first Sundays at different locations each time. Questions? Call LeeAnne Dale (303-932-7366) or Mary Anne Schiff (303-922-2153). We hope to see you there.
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through the democratic process. Anyone may attend. Over 3,000 UUs are expected. Church members may request to be a delegate to GA and participate in Rhode Island or as an off-site delegate, which requires attending local sessions. Early bird registration (a significant savings) ends April 30. To be considered as a delegate for JUC, submit your name to Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org), by April 14. Delegates are nominated by Program Council to the Board of Trustees. Our Boulder Denver Cluster will host off-site delegates who would attend General Assembly via live streamed events. Visit www.uua.org/ga/index.shtml for further information about General Assembly.
Dances of Universal Peace
All Ages Welcome! 2nd Sundays • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (chapel) Dances of Universal Peace is a simple, meditative practice of singing and dancing sacred songs from all over the world. No dancing or musical experience or skill required. Suggested donation: $8. Only give what you can. Save the Date!
The Congregation as an Emotional System
JUC’s Annual Rummage Sale: June 5–7
Friday, April 18 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. First Universalist Church (4101 E. Hampden)
Clear out the closets! Sort through the clutter! Bring your reusable items to JUC’s Rummage Sale in June. All proceeds benefit JUC’s ministry. Visit jeffersonunitarian.org/page/ Rummage_Sale for details. Take a look around the house and start boxing up the useable, under-used items that will be treasures for someone else. Contact: Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian. org).
Rev. Nancy Bowen, District Executive of the Mountain Desert District (MDD), will lead a workshop exploring the factors that put congregations at risk for anxiety and conflict, principles for adopting new ways of dealing with stress and anxiety, and how spiritually and emotionally healthy leaders influence the emotional system. Originally offered to seminarians, the invitation has been expanded to include religious educators, musicians, ministers and lay people. RSVP to Kelly Dignan (kelly@firstuniversalist.org). Please bring a lunch for yourself. JUC contact: Debby Bower (303748-9890; debbymbower@gmail.com).
Rummage drop off: Sunday, June 1 Member Pre-sale: Thurs., June 5 Rummage Sale open to the public: Fri. & Sat., June 6-7 4
For general information on SRC Task Forces and their goals, visit jeffersonunitarian.org/src. JUST NEIGHBORING
http://jeffersonunitarian.org/All-Church-Project
What’s Happenin’ in Edgewater These Days?
Did you know that JUC has’ 25 plus’ volunteers who are tutoring at Lumberg Elementary, Edgewater Elementary, and Jefferson High School, the three schools in the community of Edgewater? They are all enjoying their one-on-one time with the students, getting to know them personally and participating in their learning. There is not a better way to lift up future generations and expand our own caring for others in our neighboring community. If you would like to join this group, simply email Joel Newton (joelnewton@edgewatercollective.org) or contact Betty Lynn Ferguson (betlyn@comcast.net). A big thank you to all who are assisting in the tutoring program: Jill Armstrong, Don Bishop, Nita & John Bradford, Jeff Cox, Judy Douglass, Martha Eastman, Brittany Flood, Kerry Fordyce, Mike Foster, Heather Hagemann, Sonja Hahn, Sara Kresse, Peter Lohaus, Kim Massey, Sylvia Miller, Pam Moser, Ken Richards, Linda Ross, Don Starrett, Sandy Sugarman, Nadine Swahnberg, Nancy von Burske, Lauren Wilder, Craig Williamson and Carol Wilsey. . . . Housing & Poverty Task Force (H&P TF) . . .
. . Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Task Force . .
Celebration of Home: Empty Bowl Dinner
Explorations! Sunday, April 13 • 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, April 9 • 6 p.m. JUC will build our 14th Metro Denver Habitat for Humanity Home in partnership with other members of Jeffco Partners, at 11474 W. Mississippi Ave. in Lakewood. Along with the homes we’ve help to build here, we have contributed 10% of the funds we raise to build homes through Habitat for Humanity International in 14 foreign countries. This year’s overseas builds are in Nepal, Thailand and Mongolia. We will celebrate this achievement at our annual Empty Bowl Dinner on Wednesday, April 9. The theme will honor our international builds. We ask attendees to bring a crock pot of soup or dessert to share so that the money donated at the door can go directly to building our homes. International recipes are encouraged, but your favorite recipe for any soup is welcome. An introduction to our homeowner in Lakewood: Coreena Parras and Logan Lilley can’t wait to move into their Habitat home with their daughters, Serena, 15; Asia, 13; Vanessa, 13; Layla, 9; and Mia, 2. Logan works as an assembler and Coreena takes care of Mia and the other girls. The Parras/Lilley family currently lives in an apartment that has issues with asbestos, black mold and leaking windows. The family will provide 500 hours of sweat equity and own their home with an interest free mortgage through Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver.
Help Build a Habitat for Humanity Home!
Sat., April 12 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. JUC will provide volunteers at our local home (11475 W. Mississippi). Volunteers are asked to wear closed toed shoes and dress to get dirty. Tools, hard hats and lunch provided. Contact: Phyllis Bunting (303-420-1580; phyllis.co@hotmail. com). Contact Habitat Metro Denver if you’d like information on working with an International Build. 5
Defending Environmental Rights in Guatemala How have Guatemala’s indigenous people been impacted by mining and other commercial activities? How do they find out what is going on? Gain insight from Rob Robinson and Stephanie Wells, who have both offered their considerable knowledge and skills to help local environmental partners in Guatemala find answers and defend their threatened environment. Rob’s geotechnical team has evaluated the environmental impact of four precious metal mines in Guatemala on behalf of the indigenous communities living adjacent to the mines. Rob will talk about their work with partners Madre Selva and the Commission for Peace and Ecology, about the results of the evaluations and the mining company responses. Stephanie volunteers as a pilot for non-profit LightHawk. Ten years ago a flight over one of those mines took aerial photos that suggested extensive impact on adjacent communities. Stephanie works with partners particularly in Guatemala to give them the best aerial view of environmental issues that concern them. Encroachment on the rainforest impacts wildlife as well as local people. On one of her missions in January, Stephanie flew a local team over the jungle northwest of Flores in northern Guatemala to attempt to track endangered Macaws. Her presentation will touch on impact the aerial information can have for the partners she worked with. Both presentations will broaden our understanding of conditions in Guatemala.Contacts: Gretchen May (303233-6113; maygwinQ@centurylink.net), Margie Robinson (mcrobins@jeffco.k12.co.us; 303-278-0786).
Pastoral Care
To find out more about JUC’s Lifespan Education and Adult Programs, visit jeffersonunitarian.org and click LEAP under the Programs tab. Sign up for classes at the Sign Up Site or by calling the church office (303-279-5282). Contact: Patti Coe-Withington (303-596-1130), LEAP facilitator.
How JUCers Care for Each Other
We Hold in Our Hearts… ❦ Bev Eaton and her family, on the passing of long-time JUC member and dear friend to many, Wyley Eaton, who died last week at Collier Hospice Center;
New/Upcoming LEAP Classes
❦ Chuck Luckenbill, who will have hip replacement surgery this week;
✻ The Wisdom Path: Money, Spirit and Life • Sundays, April 6 & 13 • 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (R6/7)
❦ Anne Anselment as she recovers from knee replacement surgery;
Nadine Swahnberg (nadineswahnberg@jeffersonunitarain.org; 303-969-9238), BJ & Bud Meadows (bjmeadows@msn.com; 303-4206157)
❦ Daryl Nickel, who is recovering from lung surgery; ❦ Nora Flood & Mark Fermanich, as they travel to be with Mark’s family after the passing of his mother.
Explore the relationship between money and spiritual values. We have much to gain by making money part of an intentional, covenanted and faithful conversation together. Participants can come to know more fully their own hearts and their own stories and make explicit the values that undergird their financial practices. Sponsored by the Stewardship Council and LEAP. Participation both days is highly recommended. Light lunch provided.
We Celebrate with… ❦ Gail Abbott & Sue Ammen, who were legally married on March 24 in Fresno, California.
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✻ Ongoing Group: Spiritual Healing through Energy Work, Sound and Shamanic Meditation Saturdays, April 5, May 3, June 14 • 10 to 11:30 a.m. 6620 Quitman Ct., Arvada David Burrows (heartflute@yahoo.com; 303-522-6947), Joyce Barrett (joycebarrett@comcast.net) Meditation, centering, chanting, singing and the practice of energy healing, including hands-on healing, with healing practitioners who are interested in being of service through sharing their skills free of charge. Those without experience in energy-based healing are welcome to attend and receive instruction. Healing sessions are offered by request, either inperson or remotely. Professional ethical guidelines are followed in the practice of healing by group members. Small group ministry for those interested in metaphysical, intuitive, spiritual practices, including training in energy-based healing work. Healing Touch, Reiki and similar, compatible forms of hands-on energy healing, i.e., Pranic Healing, Chi Healing are utilized, as well as Shamanic style healing ritual and meditation. Often we will share a meal after the meeting.
Did you know that JUC has an Emergency Financial Assistance Fund? Generally intended as a one-time grant, funds can be made available to help members of the JUC community for emergency needs such as food, shelter, utilities, transportation, urgent medical care, child care, pastoral counseling, scholarships for support groups and JUC workshops, fellowship dinners, materials for LEAP classes. Requests are assessed confidentially by a small committee including the Senior Minister. Members and pledging friends are encouraged to ask for assistance before their circumstances become desperate. Contact any minister. Donations to the Fund are welcome. Make your check out to JUC with Emergency Financial Assistance Fund in the memo line.
2-Cons: Conversation & Connoisseurs Saturday, May 3
Meet fellow JUCers at an intimate dinner or lunch. So many new members and longer-term members are attending these fun pot-lucks in JUC homes! We welcome new hosts, as well. Sign up at the 2-Cons table in the commons, or call Carol & Bob Drew (303-422-5977) or Bette & Charlie Carcano (303-670-1527).
Handbell Technique Class
Sunday, April 20 • 12:30 p.m. (Priestley rm.)
Birding With Mike
Birding 101: $60. Classes at JUC: Wed., April 23, 30 & May 7 Field trips: Saturdays, April 26, May 3 & 10 Classes offered by a JUC member; not sponsored by LEAP. Visit www.BirdingWithMike.com for details. Contact: Mike Foster (Mike1.foster@comcast.net).
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JUC’s own handbell duo, Lisa Bickford and Rebecca Shogren, will lead the Golden Bells non-auditioned handbell choir in a bass bell and 4-in-hand handbell technique class. You do not have to join the Golden Bells to take this class. Learn these fun techniques and more! No need to sign up.
Lifespan Education and Adult Programs Groups on this page meet on a regular basis and welcome new members. Meeting locations are posted in the common areas of both church buildings.
Ongoing Groups Blue Mountain Meditation Group
1 & 3 Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Annie & John Hedberg (303-279-7451) For those practicing Eknath Easwaran’s EightPoint Program for living a spiritual life in the everyday world. If you wish to join without the introductory course, read Passage Meditation by Easwaran and meditate 30 minutes daily for a month. st
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Buddhist Sangha Service
1st & 3rd Sundays, 5 p.m. Doug Anderson (dca-crm@ hotmail.com; 720-474-6723) The Buddha was a highly unorthodox person. His teachings are not sets of dogma but rather propositions for people to investigate and validate for themselves. This meditation service is open to all: no experience necessary. Child care is provided. May 4: Living Fully, Loving Well w/David Chernikoff, who taught meditation and psychology at Naropa University for many years and currently has a private practice as a spiritual counselor and psychotherapist in Boulder. He leads workshops and retreats throughout the US. Charla!
2nd & 4th Sundays, 5 p.m. Carol Drew (303-422-5977) Discuss important topics in Spanish. Intermediate level recommended. Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS)
2nd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Mari Cowley (303-420-4139) Dream Study
2nd and 4th Mondays, 9:15 a.m. Marie Schottler (303-278-8035; mschottler@ comcast.net) Based on the writings of Jeremy Taylor, this is a gentle group process in which questions are asked of the dreamer leading to an aha! about his or her own dream. Newcomers welcome; please call before attending. Great Books Discussion Group
Issues in Aging
Slow Soup Group
4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Valerie Stone (vestone@gmail.com; 303-6698528)
4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Gilla Lachnitt (303-216-9674; lachnittg@ gmail.com), Carol Kolesnikoff (303-588-9198; eatingethically@gmail.com) We’ll prepare soups together to take home and to donate. Co-sponsored by LEAP and the Eating Ethically Task Force.
JUC Knitters
3rd Fridays, 7 p.m. in members' homes Jean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com) All knitters and crocheters are invited to join in making hats and blankets for Denver Health. Memoirs
3rd Sundays, 7 p.m. Len Wheeler (303-467-3342; lenkt@earthlink.net) We’re gentle, we laugh, and we’re serious about commenting on ways to improve our nonfiction writing. No prior experience is needed. Non-Violent Communication
2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dindy Fuller (720-402-4099) Anyone who has previously taken NVC training is eligible to participate. A great way to practice and improve your skills. Poetry as a Spiritual Practice
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Julie Excell (julieexcell@gmail.com; 541-778-4724) Explore poetry as an art form and a spiritual practice through appreciation of the work of master poets, and through writing and sharing your own poetry. Quuilters' Group
1st Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon Jean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com) Newcomers welcome! Call for mtg. details. Retirees' Brown Bag Lunch
1st Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Contact: Betty Halladay (303-274-9144) Next meeting: April 4. Roving Readers
4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Mike Foster (303-456-2647) Open to anyone who reads the monthly selection. Books selected by group participants. Science and Spirit
4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Joe Kraus (swish@nuthingbut.net) Discuss recent discoveries and wonder together. http://jucscienceandspirit.wordpress.com
2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Dona Chilcoat (303-989-6945) Based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization and discussing them with others, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. 7
Story Circle
3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Lev Ropes (303-278-0177; levropes@comcast.net) A gathering to foster the traditional, oral art of storytelling for adults. Tell a well polished story for fun, or a story that you’d like to polish up in front of a most forgiving and friendly audience. Receive help from other tellers, or show up as a listener. All are welcome. Thin Air: A Musical Ensemble
Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Margaret Bakker (303-986-0769) An informal group of folks who wish to keep up their musical skills as well as have fun. We have been playing together for 15 years and our repertoire consists of traditional, folk, instrumental and vocal music. Please call for more details. UU Liberal Christians
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Sara Lohaus (pslohaus@comcast.net; 303432-3149) Connect with Christianity from a fresh, openminded perspective. UU Piecemakers
3rd Fridays, 9:30 a.m. (members' homes) Edna Mae Miller (303-989-4793) Work on personal projects as well as quilts donated to charities selected by the group. VAGUE: Visual Artists Group of Unitarians Extraordinaire!
3rd Fridays, 2 p.m. Emily Townsend (emily.townsend@gmail.com) Work on visual journals and learn some new techniques; bring a blank book and all other materials will be provided. We work in silence after a short demonstration, so please arrive by 2. Drop-ins are welcome, but please e-mail Emily first so we have supplies for everyone. Walking Together
2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. (Crown Hill Park) Tim Brungardt (call JUC office for info) Take a leisurely walk near JUC to learn about fellow JUCers and have friendly conversation without the distractions we encounter during coffee hour, group meetings, shared meals, or while caring for children. All generations and abilities are welcome.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Rev. Keith Arnold, Minister of Music Tuesday–Friday • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Rev. Dana Lightsey, Consulting Assistant Minister
Tuesday–Friday • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Ashley Johnson, Director of Religious Education
Monday–Thursday • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday Morning Announcements
To have an announcement made about your church activity, call the corresponding Worship Associate no later than the prior Friday at noon. • April 6 Bev Curtiss @ 303-250-7202 • April 13 Julie Excell @ 541-778-4724 • April 20 Dindy Fuller @ 720-402-4099
Calendar of Activities
(extended calendar available online at jeffersonunitarian.org) Tuesday, April 1 Wed., April 2 Thurs., April 3 Friday, April 4 Sat., April 5
1:00pm LEAP: Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 6:30pm Children’s Choir (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm Radiance Choir (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm LEAP: UU Liberal Christians mtg. (R6/7) 7:00pm Stewardship Council (M1/2) 7:00pm SRC: Housing & Poverty TF mtg. (R3/4) 4:00pm Wyley Eaton Memorial 6:15pm JUC Ringers (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm JUC Choir (sanc.) 6:30pm Policy Renewal Team (M3/4) 7:00pm Covenant Group: Blackwell-Haas (Mitchell rm.) 7:00pm LEAP: Poetry as a Spiritual Practice (R6/7) 7:00pm Leadership Nominating Committee (R3/4) 7:30pm LEAP: Blue Mountain Meditation Group (chapel) 11:30am LEAP: Retirees’ Brown Bag Lunch (MGR) 7:00pm MMG: First Friday Open Mic (sanc., comm.) 9:00am Celebration Gala Musical Rehearsal (sanc.) 9:00am LEAP: Quuilters Group (R5) 10:30am Handbell rehearsal (Priestley rm.) 1:00pm Blue Mtn. Meditation Group luncheon (so. commons/kit.) 1:00pm Blue Mtn. Meditation Group: Front Range Satsang (chapel) 6:30pm YAM: Popcorn Theology (M1/2)
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Sunday, April 6 9:15/11am Sex, Religion, Abortion and Justice w/Rob Keithan 9:15am Explorations! Deepen Your UU Faith at GA (M3/4) 9:30am Adults as Spiritual Guides for Children and Youth (M1/2) 12:30pm LEAP: Money and Spirituality (R6/7) 4:00pm Evergreen Campus Service: Big Ideas w/Joe Stone 5:00pm LEAP: Buddhist Sangha Service (chapel) 6:00pm Membership: New Member Potluck (so. commons/kit.) Monday, April 7 12:30pm Covenant Group (M1/2) Tuesday, April 8 1:00pm LEAP: Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 6:30pm Children’s Choir (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm Radiance Choir (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm Committee on Ministry mtg. (M1/2) 7:00pm EETF: Foodies Book Group (chapel) 7:00pm H&P: Jeffco Partners (R5) 7:00pm Leadership Circle (R3/4) 7:00pm LEAP: Men’s Group w/Bishop (Mitchell rm.) 7:00pm SRC: UUSC TF mtg. (M3/4) 7:00pm Worship Group mtg. (R6/7) Wed., April 9 3:00pm Newsletter Deadline 6:00pm B&C: Fellowship Dinner - Empty Bowl (so. commons/kit.) 6:15pm JUC Ringers (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm JUC Choir (sanc.) Thurs., April 10 9:30am PCG Steering Committee (M1/2) 7:00pm Board of Trustees mtg. (M1/2) 7:00pm Covenant Group: Blackwell-Haas (R6/7) 7:00pm LEAP: Non-Violent Communication (Mitchell rm.) Friday, April 11 10:30am Alex Kotch Memorial Service (sanc., comm., kit) 3:00pm West Side Live! mtg. (M1/2) 6:00pm YRUU Bridging Con (Main bldg.) 7:00pm LEAP: Bridge Group (MGR, M3/4)
Editor: Rona Bradley Next deadline: 3 p.m., Wed., April 9 Next publication date: Mon., April 14
Sunday, April 13 9:15/11am Sunday Service: On the Path w/Rev. Dana Lightsey 9:15am Explorations! Environmental Rights in Guatemala (M3/4)
Weekly Attendance Mar. 23 9:15 148 RE: 34 (9 adults) 11 240 RE: 20 (12 adults) Mar. 30 9:15 174 RE: 28 (11 adults) 11 163 RE: 33 (20 adults)
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