This Sunday at Common Flame (10 am ONLY): Summer Speaker Series | Brad Carson

Our summer speaker series is back! This Sunday, Brad Carson will speak about the value of Interdependence.

Featured events you don't want to miss!

Accessibility Conversation

Sunday, July 12 | After the service | Open to all ages and abilities! We'll discuss how we can make our spaces more accessible for those of us with physical & mental disabilities. We also ask that our neurodivergent siblings add their voices to how we can better create beloved community for all. Rev. Jen will be facilitating the conversation.

The UU Universe: to Boldly Go | Common Flame Lay Leader Training

Saturday, July 18 | 9:30 am - 2 pm | Join us for a day of connection & practical tools for leadership at Common Flame. We'll explore group identity, covenant & more. Breakfast, lunch & candy provided. Open to anyone wanting to build their leadership skills.

New Here

Sunday, August 2 | 11:30 am | 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.

Unplugged: Acoustic Artistry & Picnics on the Patio

Friday, August 14 | 6 - 9 pm | All ages | Calling all artists! The acoustic stage at Unplugged is open to musicians, poets, comedians & storytellers of all kinds to showcase their talent. Pack a picnic, bring the whole crew & enjoy a beautiful summer evening under the stars from our patio.

Common Flame Community Picnic

Sunday, August 23 | 11 am - 3 pm | Maple Grove Park | Our annual picnic is back & bigger than ever! Celebrate our new name with Common Flame congregants & our larger community. We'll have food trucks, live music, a bounce house, Common Flame merch, (of course) a watermelon eating contest, and more.

Take the Pastoral Care Survey!

Your pastoral care (soon to be Common Care) coordinating team wants to know about the spiritual & physical needs you perceive in our community. Your responses will help us discern how we can further minister to one another.

The 2026 Auction is over, but you can still join a fun event! Get tickets using the buttons below.

Tacos & Tangents with Staff

Tuesday, July 21 | 6 pm | $15 | Get your tickets for this Taco Tuesday dinner party with the JUC staff & ministry team. There will be tacos. There will be tangents. There will be fun had by all! We hope to see you there!

Summer Music Awesomeness! A Combo Concert at Common Flame

Friday, July 24 | 6 pm | $20 | Come tap your feet, feel the love, and laugh out loud with Just Us! (Chris & Steef Sealy) AND the Constant Tourists (Cassie & Nate Sanchez)! Snacks provided. Free for kids 12 & under.

28th Annual Small Unitarian Beerfest

Saturday, August 1 | 2 pm | $25 | Art & Sara's backyard | Enjoy Art's famous homebrews & some munchies. Bring 3 craft beers to share. Beers will be categorized, including N/A and gluten-free brews. Designated drivers: No need to buy a ticket; 5 dollars at the door will cover food.

Four Hands Piano Recital

Sunday, August 2 | 4 pm | $20 | They're back! Master pianists, Adam Revell and Jude Markel, will dazzle us again this year with amazing solos and duets! Join them in our sanctuary for an afternoon of exceptional music-making! Children are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Deepen in relationship with people of all ages.

Community Board Game Night & Potluck

Friday, July 10 | 5 - 8 pm | All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It's a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you're doing it! Bring your favorite board games! Share your favorite card game! Bring a dish to share! We hope to see you there!

4th Annual Campfire Sing-along & Potluck

Friday, July 17 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | An evening of summer fun, food, singing & s'mores on the patio. Please bring a dish to share! Instruments also encouraged! Open to all. Email Laura if you'd like to lead a song!

Sundae Sunday

Sunday, August 2 | 11 am | Join us on the patio for an ice cream party! All are welcome to enjoy a sweet treat while connecting with others after church. We need a few volunteers to help make the magic happen. Please sign up.

Serve faithfully in our community and beyond.

School Board Advocacy Watch Event

Thursday, July 23 | 6 - 9 pm | Our Queer Social Justice Group, along with Engage JeffCo, is hosting a streaming of a conversation with PFLAG National. This training will explore effective strategies for school board advocacy. Take meaningful action & strengthen your impact at the local level!

Queer Social Justice Group

Monday, July 27 | 6:30 - 8 pm | We're a group of queer people & allies committed to raising awareness of issues that affect the queer community. We will be turning that awareness and education into action, including but not limited to, helping our unhoused find refuge and helping our queer youth find safety and community.

Community Table Personal Care Item Collection

Sundays, August 2 - August 23 | The Women's Group will be collecting personal hygiene items for Community Table, an Arvada nonprofit serving families in need. Needs: tampons, pads, bar soap, body wash, razors, laundry soap, deodorant, lotion, sunscreen, and bandaids. Sample or hotel sizes are useful. Gather your items now to donate this August!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, August 21 | 1 - 6 pm | Reserve your time slot to donate blood with Red Cross, and help keep the supply afloat! Click 'sign up' & enter code JUC to reserve a spot. Bring a photo ID, your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID.

Abundant Harvest Table

11 am | Donations benefit our homeless ministries. Sign up here to volunteer.

Faithful Resistance

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

UUSC Support for the Vulnerable

Wednesday, July 15 | 6 - 7:30 pm | online meeting link

Answer the question of what it means to be UU.

Chronic Illness Support Group

Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group is restarting to provide a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community. To learn more about our upcoming gatherings or to join us, please contact Brad Carson; 303-709-8966.

Mindfulness Meditation

Sunday, July 12 | 9 - 10 am in person | 7 - 8:15 pm online | The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme.

Queer Connections

Monday, July 13 | 7 - 8:30 pm | Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Our queer adult group is an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We'll chat about how our community moves forward & what activities sound appealing to all. Bring snacks to share!

Braver Conversations

Sunday, July 19 | 11:30 am - 1 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.

Water Balloon Games

Sunday, July 26 | 11:15 am | Third through sixth graders! Come join in the fun and cool down with your friends with some water balloon games on the church grounds. Be prepared to get wet! Popsicles provided!

Mario Kart Tournament

Friday, July 31 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | We'll set up our first rounds in the chapel over several TVs & devices. Final round played in the sanctuary with an audience! Come to support your friends or play for the championship title! Please bring your own controller & switch if you have them!

Summer MUUsic & Arts Camp

August 10 - 14 | 9 am - 3 pm | Our kids & youth will spend a week learning & rehearsing our program before Children's Music Service on August 16. Singing, acting & dancing optional. We'll have plenty of opportunities for everyone!

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IGNITE August Deadline

Monday, July 20 | 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.

Feeling Sick? Please Stay Home! Join us virtually for Sunday service- we look forward to seeing you again once you're healthy!

Q is for Questioning: Supporting the Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Youth

Sunday, July 12 | 10 am - 12:30 pm | Prodigy Coffeehouse (3801 E. 40th Avenue) | This workshop is designed to help trusted adults create more affirming environments for & relationships with LGBTQ+ youth. Workshops are facilitated by a licensed mental health professional and peer with LGBTQ+ lived experience.

Paint Recycling Roundup

Saturday, July 18 | 9 am - 1 pm | Arvada Covenant Church (5555 Ward Road) | Get rid of your old, unwanted paint, clean up your garage and basement and keep paint products out of the landfill. Recycling is free; voluntary cash contributions will directly fund scholarships for women through the Denver Area Cottey Club Endowed Scholarship Fund.