This Sunday at Common Flame (9 & 11 am): Above All Else | Rev. Wendy Williams

One of the proverbs invites us to guard our hearts. Why? What does that mean for us?

Featured events you don't want to miss!

I-70 Closure

The second closure this weekend will affect eastbound I-70 at Kipling from 7 pm on Friday, September 25 through 6 am on Tuesday, September 29.

BondFire Tonight!

Wednesday, September 23 | 5:30 pm | Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We'll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!

New Here

Sunday, October 4 | 12:30 pm | Discover the welcoming spirit of Common Flame! This class helps you understand the heart and soul of our community. New Here is required for becoming a member. Childcare is not available during class this month.

Being an Elder

Thursday, October 8 | 10 am - 12 pm | Support group for members & friends in their 70s and beyond, and other older adults who feel called to join us. We help each other deal with challenges of life as we age, and seek to grow into Elders. Contact: Barry Bloom & Betty Lynn Ferguson.

Introducing: ReKindle!

Kickoff on Saturday, October 17 | 6 - 9 pm | Take a well deserved evening to recharge while your kids build community of their own! Engaging crafts, games, collaborative play & dinner in a caring environment. Potty trained - age 12. Please note that you must register at least 2 days prior to the event!

UUSC Immigration Fact Sheet

New fact sheet every two weeks! Not all of us have time to volunteer but we can all be informed about what is happening in our community. Check out this fact sheet and test your knowledge.

Oops: Wrong Link on Sunday! Our special plate slide on Sunday may have taken you straight to Edgewater Collective's donation page. If you went ahead and donated anyway, thank you! If the link threw you off, here's another chance to give to this incredible org.

Deepen in relationship with people of all ages.

First Friday Open Mic

Friday, October 2 | 7 - 9 pm | We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment. 

Vespers

Wednesday, October 7 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Mid-week worship! This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for the BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.

Community Board Game Night & Potluck

Friday, October 9 | 5 - 8 pm | All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! Bring your favorite board games, share your favorite card games, and bring a dish to share! See you there!

Home Energy Solutions Chat

Wednesday, September 23 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Join us for a conversation with Martin & Steve as they share personal experience with energy related home improvements. Heat pumps or solar will save money in the long run, but smaller fixes can be cheap & effective weekend projects. We’re happy to answer any questions or point you in the right direction.

Set Energy Data Free!

Thursday, September 24 | 7 - 9:30 pm | Energy data are kept secret, and utilities like it that way. Our presenter Austen Sharpe shows what her Catalyst Cooperative is doing to democratize access to energy data, and discover what becomes possible when that data is finally free. Stay for food, drinks & conversations after the talk.

Stuff Envelopes with Our Vote Your UU Values Election Guide

Saturday, September 26 | 11 am - 2 pm | We'll stuff envelopes at Common Flame. The envelopes will contain the 2026 Vote Your UU Values Election Guide for members of the congregation. Common Flame FE students are encouraged and welcome.

Queer Social Justice Group

Monday, September 28 | 6:30 - 8 pm | We're a group of queer people & allies committed to raising awareness about queer issues. We turn awareness & education into action, including helping unhoused folks find refuge & helping our queer youth find safety & community.

Colorado Black Equity Study Commission

Wednesday, September 30 | 3 - 5 pm | Colorado State Capitol (200 E Colfax Ave | Come and learn how new research into CO Black history is translating into potential new policies in health, education, and more. This meeting is open to the public.

H4H Pumpkin Patch!

October 2 - October 31 | Pumpkins build houses! Work with other faith groups to sell pumpkins & raise money for our local Habitat for Humanity houses. Click the links below for dates & times. Sign up here to help unload pumpkins in Lakewood on October 2 or 11.

.UUCAN Solidarity Summit

Saturday, October 3 | 9 am - 5 pm | Boulder Valley UU (1241 Ceres Dr, Lafayette, CO) | Join us for solidarity, community, action & skill-building with community & faith partners. We'll focus on defeating two anti-trans ballot measures in CO & skill building that will translate into supporting all of our actions in the public square.

Abundant Harvest Table

Sundays at 9 & 11 am | Volunteer at the harvest table on in October for our Social Justice Challenge! Donations benefit our homeless ministries.

People of Faith Canvass for Every Child

Sunday, October 4 | 1 - 6 pm | We’ll knock doors in our community & invite our neighbors to join us in defending every child’s right to belong. No canvassing experience necessary! Training, materials, and support provided

Common Flame CAN Meeting

Sunday, September 27 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm | in person | We'll discuss the election & continue work on Vote Your UU Values.

Faithful Resistance

Upcoming actions, resources, podcast episodes, and more. Visit our website.

UUSC Support for the Vulnerable

Learn how to help support immigrants in our community. Contact Gretchen May for info about these meetings.

Learn about the candidates & initiatives on this year's ballot. All forums are free & open to the public.

Jeffco Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet

Thursday, October 1 | 6 - 8 pm | Spanish interpretation available | County Commissioner candidates will answer questions from the LWV & CAN. Candidates for all offices (Commissioner, Sheriff, Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer, etc). will be available for a meet & greet. The meet and greet portion will not be be live-streamed, so please attend in person if you can.

Jefferson County Ballot Issues Forum

Thursday, October 8 | 6 - 8 pm | An explanation of this year's ballot issues, along with the positions that the League of Women Voters and Common Flame CAN take on the ballot issues. 

Answer the question of what it means to be UU.

Mindfulness Meditation

Schedule change: this group will now meet in person every Saturday from 9 - 10 am & online every Sunday from 5 - 6:15 pm | Next meeting: Saturday, September 26 | 9 - 10 am | The Mindfulness Meditation group meets to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. Contact: Tina Voelker

Great Books

Monday, September 28 | 7 - 9 pm |

Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “The Mother” from Dubliners “Grace” by James Joyce. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn

Caregiver's Support Group

Friday, October 9 | 1 - 2:30 pm | online | Join us to connect in a loving and safe community. Exchange resources, personal experiences, reduce feelings of isolation all in a confidential setting. JUC believes in walking alongside those facing life's challenges. Contact: Jen Simon

Queer Connections

Monday, October 12 | 7 - 8:30 pm | We welcome all queer and questioning folks ages 18+. It's a time to support each other's voices, approach spirituality from a queer lens, collaborate on ways to lift up queer folks young and elderly in and outside our congregation. Contact: Jellico Harkins

Nurturing the Ember: Chronic Illness Support Group

Saturday, October 17 | in person | 10 - 11:30 am | Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community. 

Braver Conversations

Sunday, October 18 | 12:30 pm - 2 pm | Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across differences. Contact: Holly Storm

Faith Exploration Class Registration is now open!

Register your youth and children now for our 2026-27 Faith Exploration classes. There are opportunities for infants all the way up to 12th grade. Classes begin Sunday, September 13, 2026.

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Common Care: If you need to speak with a minister, email cares@commonflameuu.org or call 720-CHURCH9 (720-248-7249). Learn more here.

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IGNITE November Deadline:

Monday, November 23 | 11 am | Submit an article by replying to this email, or emailing Ray Grosser.

Overflow Parking at Maple Grove Park: Please don't block our fire lanes & dumpsters! You can park at Maple Grove Park (about a half-block west) when our lot is full.

Joy, Justice, and Democracy with the Grandmas for Justice and Joy

Friday, September 25 | 5:30 | Longmont UCC Church (1500 9th Ave) The Grandmas are a local activist & performance group. They believe that everyone deserves justice & everyone needs joy.  We will also be signing Get Out the Vote postcards. 

Authenticity and Honesty Win: How Colorado's First Trans State Representative Won and Continued to Win

Sunday, September 27 | 4 pm | Rep. Brianna Titone is currently serving her final term in office. Her background includes geochemistry, software development, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. The program is sponsored by Jefferson Humanists. At 5:30, we offer light food, drink & conversation!

Candidate Forum for CO State House Districts 24, 25, 27 & 30

Monday, September 28 | 6 - 8 pm | St. Gregory's Episcopal Church (6653 W. Chatfield Avenue, Littleton | Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Jeffco. Free & open to the public. Links to live stream & recording will be available at lwvjeffco.org.

Telling Stories of Nature in Times of Darkness

Wednesday, September 30 | 6 pm | Bunker Auditorium, Green Center (924 16th St) | Bestselling science writer Ed Yong explores the power & limits of storytelling in protecting a threatened natural world. He shares techniques for crafting compelling, hope-filled narratives about nature, followed by a fireside chat with Q&A.