The JUC Crier The Newsletter of the Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W. 32nd Avenue • Golden, Colorado 80401 • 303-279-5282
June 29, 2015 • office@jeffersonunitarian.org • www.jeffersonunitarian.org • Volume 2015, Issue 12 Sunday, July 5 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.
Becoming America: Undoing the Legacy of Three-Fifths presented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister
In 1911, President Woodrow Wilson wisely observed: A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday, does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do. We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we came from or what we have been about. When celebrating our country’s declaration of its own independence from England, we recall the vision cast, as well as the shadow often overlooked that finds its way into the troubling voter suppression efforts. Music: Instant Summer Choir; Rev. Keith Arnold, piano. Worship Associate: Julie Excell. Sunday, July 12 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.
We Covenant Together presented by Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant Minister
Have you ever tried to explain the church you go to and had someone ask, But what do you believe? Come this Sunday so you can understand why our church is founded on a different idea: the idea that it is how we behave, not what we believe, that binds us together. Music: Rev. Keith Arnold, piano. Worship Associate: Anne Starace. 2 Explorations! 9:15 a.m. (M3/4) Policy Governance 101 presented by the Board of Trustees.
Sunday, July 19 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.
Black Empowerment Controversy presented by Ruth Rinehart, Seminarian
In our continuing summer Living Tradition series, we will look at a complicated and painful Unitarian Universalist chapter in racial justice: the Black Empowerment Controversy. As we watch the horrors of racial brutality repeated again and again in our communities today, how does it change us to look at the history of our own faith tradition? How are we different today? Music: Sophia’s Journey; Rev. Keith Arnold, piano. Worship Associate: Sarah Babcock. Sunday, July 26 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.
The Permanent and the Transient presented by Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant Minister
From time to time, someone tries to pigeonhole Unitarian Universalism, but just as each of us grow and change throughout our lifetime, so too does our free faith. And yet, even Theodore Parker knew that living well meant distinguishing the transient from the permanent. Worship Associate: Gail Abbott.
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Evergreen Campus
On Fire
2981 Bergen Peak Dr.
(at Congregation Beth Evergreen)
Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant Minister (303-279-5282 ext. 28; ericbanner@ jeffersonunitarian.org)
Worship services: first, third and fifth Sundays at 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 5 • 4 p.m.
Becoming America: Undoing the Legacy of Three-Fifths
In May, The Freedom Fund was the recipient of JUC’s special plate collection. Our members and friends gave nearly $3,000 to support women seeking abortions, but needing financial assistance. And some of you might be wondering why I serve on the Board of the The Freedom Fund. Here’s why: I have three daughters, ages 14, 7 & 1 month old. I have a wife, a sister, a mother, and a great circle of women friends, to say nothing of the former girlfriends in my life. And I am a Unitarian Universalist minister whose faith calls me to be an ally for justice. I love each of our children beyond measure, in spite of the times of frustration and struggle. And I want every child who comes into this world to have that same experience, because I see the difference between kids who know they are wanted and loved and those whose parents would rather they not be around. That kind of love is most possible when every child is a wanted child, and access to safe and legal abortion care is an essential part of ensuring that women who bring a pregnancy to parturition do so because they want to raise and love the child who comes. Some people say abortion is only a women’s issue, and it is so clear that the ultimate decision lies with the pregnant woman. But as someone who once had girlfriends and a life that wasn’t ready for children, I believe that men have a stake in this matter, too. Couples who decide to terminate a pregnancy include men most of the time, and without the means to pay for a procedure, the legal right to an abortion means little. While I hope none of my daughters will ever find themselves struggling to pay for an abortion, I know it could have easily happened to one of my girlfriends, or friends, or family members, had things been different. So I serve on the Board of the Freedom Fund because I trust women and my faith calls me to help those in need, especially for things like abortion services, where so little help is available. You can always reach out to me if you have any questions about this important shared ministry.
presented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister In 1911, President Woodrow Wilson wisely observed: A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday, does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do. We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we came from or what we have been about. When celebrating our country’s declaration of its own independence from England, we recall the vision cast, as well as the shadow often overlooked that finds its way into the troubling voter suppression efforts. Music: Rev. Keith Arnold, piano.
Sunday, July 19 • 4 p.m.
We Covenant Together presented by Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant Minister Have you ever tried to explain the church you go to and had someone ask, But what do you believe? Come this Sunday so you can understand why our church is founded on a different idea: the idea that it is how we behave, not what we believe, that binds us together. Worship Associate: Kim Hassinger. If you wish to be informed about news regarding our Evergreen campus, please contact Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org).
Register Now for the JUC Fall Retreat! October 9-11
In Faith,
Eric
Summer Office Hours Monday • Wednesday • Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Lots and lots of people are already signed up for the JUC Fall Retreat. Are you? The weekend is a glorious time to immerse yourself in JUC-ness! You’ll have the time to re-charge and gather your spirit AND connect with your church family to kindle our JUC flame! If this is your first JUC Fall Retreat, be assured it is for all ages. We offer all kinds of interesting adult and multigenerational workshops, fun all-church evening activities, and inspiring worship. Kids and teens have some of their own programming and lots of time with the larger church family. There’s also time to just hang out together – board games, singing by the fireplace, quiet cups of tea, and lots and lots of good conversation. To register and find out more about the Fall Retreat, go to www.jeffersonunitarian.org and click on the Retreat quick link on the home page. The online registration form will lead you to a deposit payment page, and you’ll be all set! If you would like to discuss a partial scholarship, please contact Chris Sealy (uucsealy@gmail.com). The registration deadline is August 23, so don’t wait a minute longer!
Religious Education Ministry Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org; 303-279-5282, x24) In Between... The energy in the Religious Education hallway is loud, energetic and fun on Sundays. Attendance for the summer Harry Potter/Hogwarts at JUC program has been great. We welcome Jonathan Clark to our part-time nursery staff in Golden. He, Julie Excell and Justin Kraus have completed CPR and First Aid training led by Rick Granquist. In just a few weeks, our new Director of Religious Education (DRE), Annie Scott, will begin her time at JUC. Annie’s first day will be July 13. See the invitation below to attend her welcome reception on July 19. ~Sue
Welcoming Receptions for Annie Scott, JUC’s new Director of Religious Education Sunday, July 19 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m. in Golden 5 p.m. in Evergreen
Summer Program News: Hogwarts at JUC Our smash-hit Hogwarts at JUC program continues this month with more exciting lessons! Remember that you can attend any or all of the lessons—each stands alone. Coming up this month we’ll have Care of Magical Creatures; Healthy Foods/ Magical Banquet; Defense Against the Dark Arts; and Making Fairy Gardens. Remember that magic can be a messy business, so kids should dress appropriately. We are still looking for professors and assistant professors to help our kids with this fun and creative curriculum—the commitment is for only one lesson on one Sunday. Contact Julie Excell, Elementary Coordinator (julieexcell@gmail.com). Visit jeffersonunitarian.org/ChildrenYouth for program information, and tinyurl.com/JUCHogwarts to sign up as a professor. An Interview with Annie Scott, Incoming Director of Religious Education Annie Scott will join the JUC community as the Director of Religious Education in mid-July. Annie has been a Unitarian Universalist Religious Educator for 24 years, and is a Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Credentialed Director of Religious Education. She took time out from packing her belongings (she and her husband, Mick, will drive from to Colorado from Oregon in early July, camping along the way) to be interviewed by Religious Education Team Member Ayrolyn Keady. I can hear a nervous dog in the background as Annie answers the phone. We’d coordinated our interview a few weeks earlier, when I’m sure she hadn’t anticipated the emotional and physical load that accompanies packing one’s entire household. Despite her busy day, and I’m sure harried environment, I find Annie’s voice and energy to be welcoming, engaging and quite delightful. Our conversation begins with pleasantries, and I find that she’s really taking the time to get to know me, which makes
Connect with JUC’s Religious Education Ministry! Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org) - May 28 - July 13 Annie Scott, Director of Religious Education (anniescott@ jeffersonunitarian.org) - July 13 Like us on Facebook.com/groups/JUCFamilies Yahoo group: groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/jucfamily/info Religious Education: jeffersonunitarian.org/ChildrenYouth Family Connections: jeffersonunitarian.org/Families
me giggle as I’m supposed to be interviewing her. I find myself thinking that she’s smart and I like that she takes time to understand her audience before moving ahead with our agenda. We don’t really go into her background; however, I know that Annie has spent a considerable amount of time working in Religious Education. I also know that before coming into the UU church as a leader she worked in programs dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. We move into discussion about JUC from a general perspective. I talk about how JUC is, as I understand, a very large congregation (15th largest, per the UUA in 2014). And Annie educates me on how large churches are broken into smaller social groups. We talk about how becoming a part of these small groups helps people connect on that deep and personal level—the level of connection that many of us were seeking when we walked through the church doors the very first time. Annie expresses how important it is to her that one such community is where individuals dedicated to Religious Education can come and be together. Her voice is warm and strong, her pace easy. I ask Annie to paint for me a picture of what we could expect next year. She responds by introducing me to the three audiences that will be the bulk of her ministry, and explaining that two of those groups are actually adults. “At times,” she says, “my responsibility is to be in direct contact with our children and youth. This work looks like Children’s Chapel and YRUU meetings, among other things. And this is, for the most part, joyful work. Part of what is so joyful is that kids tend to be open. Not all kids. But generally there is a willingness to try things.” Annie continues, “One of my favorite things is leading Children’s Chapel. Having that religious experience … I mean it’s not fundamentally different than the adult religious experience. We sing, we share our joys and sorrows, we get to hear stories that speak to the heart of how we want to live our lives.” She talks about how children and youth experience a church: “Babies decide if church is a trustworthy place. Children then learn the rituals of the faith: what we do when we get together, what is a prayer like, what are the stories, what are the songs? “Middle school kids tend to ask if they belong at the church. In High School they start to do more serious questioning. Which parts do I believe? Hopefully with our encouragement and structure these children have content that allows them to make judgements about what rings true and what doesn’t. “In the UU faith, we keep asking the questions. We believe 3 continued on p. 4
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that life should be lived in the question. As we have more experiences and have more information, we will take time to look again and again at these questions. That time growing up is where we teach them how to repeat the cycle over and over. Refocusing on the question. By adulthood we have given them a set of practices.” Annie transitions the conversation into a discussion about the two remaining audiences, the RE volunteers and staff (this includes coordinators, teachers, facilitators, classroom parents, mentors and more) and families (parents, grandparents and guardians). “Teaching and advising should be the best adult religious education that a church offers.” Annie talks about how her work with adults focuses on helping facilitate religious experiences that can be recreated in the classroom or at home. She uses games to build trust and community, but also to build leadership and facilitation skills. And over time, she creates a culture. She elaborated on the attributes of this culture by saying it is “a culture that loves silence. A culture that loves listening. That has a commitment to hearing each other, more than the larger culture. I think that the UU church is a place where we get to bring our whole selves.” She continues by saying that she knows families are looking for more than just Sunday morning. She feels a sense of “… I don’t just want to come to church on Sunday morning with my kids, and they go off and do their thing while I go off and do mine.” To her the work that she does includes helping translate the church experience to home, and to daily life, moving church into a whole life experience.
Saturday, Sept. 19 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (chapel) 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 Hedberg, Membership Coordinator (303279-7451), for more information on the joining process.
Rummage Sale Update Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered and shopped at the Rummage Sale. What seemed like every JUC member brought items for the sale this year. 106 volunteers moved furniture to set up the sale, sorted the donations, organized the rummage and priced it, worked as cashiers, helped people take purchases to their cars, packed up the unsold items and put everything back in order so that Sunday services could happen. Some of our people worked all seven days of Rummage Week. More than one third of our volunteers were over 70 years old, and they put in more hours than most. We made over $8,000 for JUC. Unsold items were donated to Mountain Peace Shelter, The Action Center, Family Tree’s Treasure Trunk Thrift Store, Mommy Rocks, Family Promise, Dumb Friends League, Sloan’s Lake Church, Habitat for Humanity, Serving Kids, Boy Scouts of America, ARC and STRIDE. Sale coordinating crew: Jean Decker, Judy Gangloff, Linda Horn, Andi Pearson, Mary Anne Schiff and I enjoyed getting to know those participating in the sale a bit better and appreciate everyone’s contribution to its success. ~ Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org)
At this point our time is exhausted. However, I find that I’m not. I’m brimming with excitement about being a part of the team who volunteers for the RE program at JUC. Annie put words to things that were inside my heart and mind, and I can’t believe I’m saying this … but the end of summer, school year and the kick off of RE at JUC in 2015/2016 can’t come soon enough. From the Classrooms Nadine Swahnberg Professors FireStone and Nadine stepped up to the task of instructing Hogwarts First Years in Potions. Our focus included humans’ relationship with the natural world, which gives us many medicines and healing teas. We made one tea in class, followed by a colorful form of Guu into which we placed our stressful feelings. Even Harry Potter, we recollected, was stressed out by disrespect from Snape!
Golden Circle Worship & Luncheon
Ayrolyn Keady Professors Keady, Cross and Dixon led more than 30 Hogwarts students in Transfigurations class. This very important topic is a core piece of a young wizard’s education, which teaches the art of changing the form and appearance of an object. At JUC, this lesson connects with the seventh principle, which is respect for the interdependent web of existence of which we are a part. Our young wizards took part in making balloon animals and transfiguring themselves into animals, bugs, and other things using face paint.
Thursday, July 9
11 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Punch & Conversation 12 p.m. Lunch Exclusively for JUC members, friends and their partners who are 70 (or better). Look for your invitation in the mail! RSVP needed by July 3. Suggested donation: $7. Contact: Sue Parilla (303-279-5282, x24; sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org).
Reserve Your Spot for JUC Camping! Sponsored by Belonging and Connection
Fri., July 24 - Sun., July 26 Angel of Shavano group campground near Poncha Springs For details and to reserve your spot, contact Christine Leahy (natureloving_gal@yahoo.com).
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Visit jeffersonunitarian.org/src for general information on SRC Task Forces and their goals. . . . Housing & Poverty Task Force (H&P TF) . . .
. . . Green Task Force . . .
Family Promise Host Week
Max Tyler: Renewables Under Threat
One of JUC’s social justice programs is working with the Family Promise of Greater Denver. Family Promise’s goal is to end homelessness – one family at a time. The Family Promise website (familypromiseofgreaterdenver. org) states that there are more than 6,000 homeless people in metro Denver, according to the area’s last point-in-time study. Of that total, 47.8% are families with children. Children are especially vulnerable to the effects of homelessness, and are more likely to experience physical, emotional, and educational challenges. Family Promise offers hope and assistance to help homeless families achieve self-sufficiency. Support includes goal setting, parenting skills, money management, and help with locating housing and employment. Family Promise helps children and their families realize positive outcomes which lead to greater self-sufficiency. JUC supports Family Promise by being one of their host churches. As such, we have 4 host weeks each year. During our host weeks, we provide housing and care for up to 4 families in our Mills building. To make this effort a success, we need volunteers to prepare healthy dinners, drive our guests to the day site in the morning and back to JUC in the afternoon, and serve as evening, Saturday and overnight hosts to provide hospitality and to make guests feel welcome. Each one of these tasks is a small one, but each contributes tremendously toward helping a family in need get back on their feet. To find out how you might be able to help, please stop by the sign-up table in the commons following each service, visit www. jeffersonunitarian.org/FamilyPromise, or call Pat Nickel (303670-0145).
Renewable energies like wind and solar offer obvious benefits for Colorado and the nation because their ‘fuel’ is free. But investor-owned utilities are launching fierce attacks on solar, wind, and renewable energy portfolios, often while claiming to be green or responsible by nature. Discussing these harmful policy games is the chairman of the Transportation and Energy Committee, State Representative Max Tyler (D-Lakewood). Stay for refreshments and networking after the presentation. Co-sponsored by the Green Task Force, Colorado Renewable Energy Society, and Golden Earth Days. Contact: Martin Voelker (303-215-1110; mv@martinvoelker.com).
July 19 – July 26
Thurs., July 23, 7 p.m., sanctuary
. . . Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Task Force . . .
Connect with Our Guatemala Partners Save the Date: November 21
Our Guatemala scholarship program selects students from the Mayan community who couldn’t attend school otherwise because their families don’t have the resources. At least twothirds are girls, because families and communities typically direct scarce resources towards the boys. Join us November 21 for a non-fiesta to celebrate our scholarship students and the impact that educating girls can have on impoverished communities in Guatemala and around the world. Look for more details in the next few months.
Join the Second JUC Intercultural Exchange Trip Travel to Rabinal, Guatemala, Oct 14 -22
This will be an opportunity to meet the scholarship students, visit some of their families, meet the women in the sewing project and shadow one for a day, or join a conference for midwives. Contact Phyllis Morales (720-987-6502; phyllismorales1@mac.com) or Sandy Hoyman (970-371-0910; shoyman@yahoo.com) for information. Trip leaders will be available at the UUSC TF table Sunday, July 12 in the commons to answer questions. Deadline to sign up for trip is August 15.
2-CONS: Conversations and Connoisseurs Sat., Aug. 15 At the request of some of our faithful attendees, we are planning our first summer 2-Cons event! 2-Cons stands for Conversations and Connoisseurs. We gather at different members’ houses to share a pot-luck meal. This summer event will be a choice of a picnic, brunch, lunch or dinner depending on the host’s choice. You will be asked to bring a course to share. We have many new members at JUC this year and we thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for them to meet some of us on a more intimate basis before the “busy” season begins. Sign up at church on July 26 or August 2. You can review the list of hosts and if there is room you can chose your venue. Our committee will be there to help you find a perfect place for you. Contacts: Bette & Charlie Carcano (303-670-1527; carcano@ evcohs.com), Carol & Bob Drew (303-422-5977; robertdrew@ msn.com).
Save the Date for the Hottest Night of the Year!
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The 2015 Island Adventure auction will be held on Saturday, November 7 so mark your calendars for a night of grass skirts, crazy shirts, friendship, and fun. There are many opportunities to help make this year’s auction the best yet! To find out how you can help, please contact Darcy Stanton (303-475-5707).
Pastoral Care
How JUCers Care for Each Other cares@jeffersonunitarian.org; 720-CHURCH9
Births and Deaths in Our Church Family With Vanessa & Vinny Badolato, we welcome Emma Delphine to the world! Emma was born Monday, June 8. We hold Marci Mustoe and her family in our hearts, on the passing of her husband Jim Harvey on June 9. A memorial service was held at JUC on June 27. We grieve with Carl Stock on the loss of his beloved wife, Judy Stock, who died May 29. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Campus.
Thank You from JUC’s NAMIWalks Team
We hold Kathy Covert and her family in our hearts, on the passing of her husband Pat Kraker on June 14.
On May 16, twenty enthusiastic walkers joined the JUC NAMIWallks Team at Centennial Park to raise awareness about mental illness and support the many important programs of NAMI Colorado that benefit individuals and families. $2,500 was donated by generous JUC members and friends, including $500 for sponsorship of the walk by the JUC Pastoral Care Group. The Mental Wellness Advocates of JUC’s Pastoral Care Group appreciates the support from everyone who walked and donated!
S ue ' s N ews
Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (303-279-5282 x24; sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org)
At one time, JUC had four councils to facilitate church programming. One of the four was Program Council, on which I served as a volunteer in the 90’s and have been the staff facilitator since 2009. This council includes all of the church programming that is not social justice related (that work is done by our Social Responsibility Council: SRC). Working with those who have served with me on Program Council over the years has been nothing short of inspirational. The people who have sat around the table to discuss JUC programs have been some of our most dedicated volunteers. There was a time when Program Council was a perfect fit for our organizational needs. As JUC has grown, not just in membership, but in Sunday worship attendance, our organizational needs have changed. In the academic area of church size dynamics, JUC would be thought of as a Corporate Size Church, having outgrown being a Program Church. (Read more: tinyurl.com/sizedynamics) As a larger church with several full-time staff members, our organization needs to merge the work of the volunteers with the staff. For a time, staff and lay leaders were operating almost on parallel tracks while doing their church work. As our lay-led groups have evolved into staff-led teams, the need to discuss committee business with a larger group (Program Council) lessened. Lay leaders enjoyed the social interaction and moral support of the council, but the real work was getting done in the individual program groups/teams. This past year, lay leaders had less and less reason to meet and moved to quarterly meetings. After a time, even that seemed to be too frequent. In May, the Program Council recommended that the Board of Trustees dissolve the council. In June, the Board accepted the council’s recommendation. So now what? Our program teams continue to meet and the work of the church goes on. Program ministry teams are staff led and most are volunteer powered. Visit jeffersonunitarian.org/ Program-Ministries to see the current teams. The structure for our program ministries continues to evolve. Look in future Crier issues for more information. Activity coordinators and aspiring leaders are welcome to attend an Activity Leader Orientation on Sunday, August 23, at 12:30 p.m., to hear a general overview of how to do the basic tasks of organizing activities. Go to tinyurl. com/JUCorientation to sign up.
Free Money for JUC: Purchase Grocery Cards You buy groceries and gas, right? If you shop at King Soopers, Safeway or Vitamin Cottage, you can use cards purchased at JUC and then the church gets FREE MONEY! King Soopers and Safeway cards are reloadable, so buy one, reload when it runs out (you can do that using a credit card at the store) and JUC continues to get the dollars (5%). You buy stuff you were going to buy anyway and JUC gets money. Last month, JUCers reloaded King Soopers cards to the tune of over $17,000! That’s more than $850 of FREE MONEY for JUC that comes in a check right from the grocery store. Look for the gift card table on Sundays, or visit the office during the week. If you have questions about this program, please contact Carol Wilsey (303-279-5282 x 11).
Are You Interested in Going Deeper in Your UU Faith? Have you been searching for a meaningful way to contribute your talents at JUC? Are you a good teacher/listener/speaker? Being UU: Adult Faith Development (formerly LEAP) is looking for facilitators for UU faith formation workshops on Sunday mornings or week nights starting this fall. Leaders need to be capable of creating and nurturing a supportive, respectful, and safe community within the workshops. Workshops include focus on Theology, Cultural Competency, UU History, and Spiritual Practice. If you want to be one who shapes the future at JUC, contact Patti Coe-Withington (303-596-1130 pcoewith@gmail.com) or Pam Bond (303-263-0282 pbond830@gmail.com).
JUC Board of Trustees Next meeting: Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m. jeffersonunitarian.org/Board-of-Trustees 6
Ongoing Affinity Groups 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. Blue Mountain Meditation Group: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. • Annie & John Hedberg (303-279-7451) For those practicing Eknath Easwaran’s Eight-Point 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.
Science and Spirit: 4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. • Joe Kraus (swish@nuthingbut.net) Discuss recent discoveries and wonder together. More info at http://jucscienceandspirit.wordpress.com Next meeting: September 27. Slow Soup Group: 1st Sundays, 12:30 p.m. • Gilla Lachnitt (303-216-9674; lachnittg@gmail.com), Carol Kolesnikoff (303588-9198; eatingethically@gmail.com) We’ll prepare soups together to take home and to donate. Ingredients provided; cost is $10/person.
Buddhist Sangha: 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. No experience necessary. Child care upon request.
Story Circle: 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. • Lev Ropes (303-2780177; levropes@comcast.net) A gathering to foster the traditional art of storytelling for adults. Tell a polished story for fun, or a story that 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.
Charla! 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5 p.m. • Carol Drew (303-422-5977) Discuss important topics in Spanish. Intermediate level recommended. Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS) • Angela Priest (angelapriest30@gmail.com; 303-877-6055)
Thin Air: Tuesdays, 1 p.m. • Carole Montfort (303-279-1343) An informal group of folks who wish to keep up their musical skills as well as have fun. Repertoire consists of traditional, folk, instrumental and vocal music. Please call for more details.
Dream Study: 2 and 4 Mondays, 9:15 a.m. • Marie Schottler (303-278-8035; mschottler@comcast.net) Based on the writings of Jeremy Taylor, in this gentle group process questions are asked of the dreamer leading to an aha! about his or her own dream. Please call before attending. nd
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Travel the World: 2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. • Barbara & Ernie Werren (720-524-3794; werrenskis@comcast.net) View travelogues, have discussions, and share your experiences with others who love to travel! Bring an open mind, questions, suggestions, favorite destinations, ideas.
Great Books Discussion Group: 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. Next mtg: Sept. 14.
Understanding the Heart of Buddhism: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. • Doug Anderson (dca-crm@hotmail.com; 720-4746723) Meditation and discussion presented online by Rodney Smith, author of Lessons from the Dying, Stepping Out of Self-Deception and Awakening; founder of the Seattle Insight Meditation Society.
Issues in Aging: 4th Mondays, 5 to 7 p.m. • Jim Mayer (303431-1740; jimmayer.colo@gmail.com) Information and education on issues related to healthy aging and dementia, to include lectures, panels, and discussion.
UU Humanists • Chuck Mowry (303-989-3117) Working to help members become informed about Humanism as one of the Unitarian Universalist sources from which we draw an understanding of who we are.
JUC Knitters: 3 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. rd
UU Liberal Christians: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. • Sara Lohaus (pslohaus@comcast.net; 303-432-3149) Connect with Christianity from a fresh, open-minded perspective.
Non-Violent Communication: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 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.
UU Piecemakers: 3rd Fridays, 9:30 a.m. in members' homes Edna Mae Miller (303-989-4793) Work on personal projects as well as quilts donated to charities selected by the group.
Poetry Group: 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.
WomenSpirit: 2nd Fridays, 7 p.m. • Kalin Baker (Kalin@ KalinArtAndSpirit.com; 720-253-6561) A lively community of women 18+ who playfully reflect and share interactive programs based on participants’ interests.
Quuilters' Group: 1st Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon • Jean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com) Call for meeting details. Retirees' Brown Bag Lunch: 1st Fridays, 11:30 a.m. • Betty Halladay (303-274-9144) Next meeting: July 3. Roving Readers: 4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. • Mike Foster (303456-2647) Open to anyone who reads the monthly selection. Books selected by group participants. Sept. 27: The Prime Minister (Trollope)
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Summer Office Hours
Mon., Wed., Fri. • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Rev. Keith Arnold, Minister of Music Tuesday–Friday • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant Minister Tuesday–Friday • 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Staff will generally be available according to the schedule above, but it is always wise to call ahead!
Sunday Morning Announcements
If you would like your JUC event to be announced via our order of service and/ or weekly email notice, please submit 75 words or less to Rona Bradley (ronabradley@jeffersonunitarian.org) by Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the week you’d like your announcement to appear.
Weekly Attendance June 7 9:15 153 RE: 37 (8 adults) 11 213 RE: 27 (6 adults) Evergreen 4p 37 RE: 7 (4 adults) June 14 9:15 121 RE: 37 (7 adults) 11 149 RE: 15 (5 adults) June 21 9:15 122 RE: 21 (5 adults) 11 99 RE: 12 (4 adults) Evergreen 4p 20 RE: 5 (4 adults) June 28 9:15 180 RE: 36 (7 adults) 11 148 RE: 27 (6 adults)
The JUC Crier This newsletter of the Jefferson Unitarian Church is delivered electronically to all members and pledging friends. First class mail delivery is available upon request to the church office (303-279-5282; office@ jeffersonunitarian.org). Upon request, visitors may be added to the email list or receive four (4) complimentary issues, after which they may continue receiving the newsletter by notifying the church office. E-mail ronabradley@jeffersonunitarian.org to submit an article. Editor: Rona Bradley Next deadline: 3 p.m., Mon., July 20 Next publication date: Mon., July 27
Calendar Highlights
(full calendar available online at jeffersonunitarian.org/calendar) Tues., June 30 1:00pm 5:30pm Wed., July 1 7:00pm Thurs., July 2 1:00pm 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm Fri., July 3 11:30am Sat., July 4 9:00am Sunday, July 5 Mon., July 6 Tues., July 7 Wed., July 8 Thurs., July 9 Fri., July 10 Sat., July 11
Thin Air (Priestley rm.) Mental Wellness Advocates mtg. (M1/2) Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS) (patio, chapel) UU Humanists (M3/4) Small Group - Chronic Illness (M1/2) JUC Poetry Group (M3/4) Bell Ensemble (Priestley rm.) Blue Mountain Meditation Group (chapel) Office Closed (Independence Day Holiday) Retirees’ Brown Bag Lunch (M3/4) Quuilters Group (so. commons)
9:15/11am Becoming America w/Wendy Williams 4:00pm Evergreen: Becoming America w/Wendy Williams 5:00pm ¡Charla! (M3/4) 5:00pm Buddhist Sangha Service (chapel) 2:00pm Minister Emeritus mtg. (M1/2) 6:00pm Pledge Campaign mtg. (M3/4) 7:00pm Non-Violent Communication (R6/7) 7:00pm Social Responsibility Council Meeting (M1/2) 7:00pm Housing & Poverty TF mtg. (M3/4) 7:00pm Voice-Building Sessions (sanc.) 10:30am Golden Circle Chapel (chapel) 11:15am Golden Circle Lunch Social Hour (commons/kit) 12:00pm Golden Circle Luncheon (commons/kit) 6:30pm Board of Trustees mtg. (M3/4) 7:00pm Bell Ensemble (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm Bridge Group (MGR, M3/4) 10:15am Green TF: Citizens’ Climate Lobby mtg. (M3/4)
Sunday, July 12 9:15/11am We Covenant Together w/Eric Banner 9:15am Explorations!: Policy Governance 101 (M3/4) 12:30pm Young Adult Ministry mtg. (M3/4) Mon., July 13 9:15am Dream Study (M1/2) 6:00pm Green TF: Golden Earth Days planning mtg. (M1/2) 7:00pm Worship Ministry Team (R6/7) Tues., July 14 2:00pm Small Group - Rountree (M1/2) Wed., July 15 7:00pm Voice-Building Sessions (sanc.) Thurs., July 16 1:00pm Small Group - Chronic Illness (M1/2) 7:00pm Committee on Ministry mtg. (M5) 7:00pm Bell Ensemble (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm Blue Mountain Meditation Group (chapel) Sat., July 18 11:00am Judy Stock Memorial and Reception: Evergreen Campus Sunday, July 19 9:15/11am Black Empowerment Controversy w/Ruth Rinehart 10:15am Annie Scott - Welcome Reception (patio/chapel) 12:00pm Annie Scott - Welcome Reception (patio/chapel) 12:30pm Family Promise set up (entire Mills bldg.) 4:00pm Evergreen: We Covenant Together w/Eric Banner 5:00pm Evergreen Campus: DRE Welcome Reception 5:00pm ¡Charla! (R3/4) 5:00pm Buddhist Sangha Service (chapel) Mon., July 20 3:00pm Newsletter deadline 6:30pm Religious Education Team (R3/4) 7:00pm Food & Nourishment TF mtg. (R6/7) Tues., July 21 6:30pm Story Circle (R6/7) 6:30pm Being UU Team mtg. (R3/4) 7:00pm Non-Violent Communication (Mitchell rm.) Thurs., July 23 7:00pm Green TF/CRES: w/Max Tyler (sanc., comm., kit.) 7:00pm Bell Ensemble (Priestley rm.) Sat., July 25 9:00am F&NTF: Nourishing Connections (comm., kit.) Sunday, July 26
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The Permanent and the Transient w/Eric Banner