November 6 - 12, 2024

Housing and Poverty Task Force/Youth Project

This Sunday and Sunday, November 17 we will be collecting donations to help feed people experiencing homelessness during severe weather. Shelter beds this year are very limited. The county will be offering hotel vouchers especially to families, women, couples and people with disabilities who are not eligible to be in a shelter. We will use what you contribute to create one-day supply food bags assembled by our JUC youth. Look for the Housing and Poverty table in the cmmons. More information? Judy Douglass or Laura Hollingsworth

Racial Justice without Shame Class

Starts Monday, November 11 // 7 - 9 pm // This is a two-week class, with the second class on Monday, November 18. We'll learn a bit about why it is so difficult to have conversations about race without shame, and we'll provide a safe space to ask questions and learn foundation-level concepts of anti-oppression work. Register by Friday, November 8. Sign Up.

Memorial Planning Workshop

Saturday, November 16 // 9:30 am - 12:30 pm // Benjamin Franklin famously offered that "Nothing is certain except death and taxes." While JUC can't take on the IRS, we can help with the reality of our mortality. Rev. Wendy Williams and Rev. Barry Bloom present this important memorial service workshop. Planning our own memorial service is a tremendous gift to the family and friends we leave behind. It also prepares us to assist in the planning of a service for someone we love. Sign Up

Thanksgiving Dinner at JUC

There will be a potluck dinner at JUC on Thanksgiving at 4 pm (Thursday, November 28)! Bring a side dish and hosts will provide turkey. Sign Up

28th Annual Craft Faire Volunteers Needed

The JUC Craft Faire is on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7! Help us make our 28th Anniversary a success. We're looking for 60 volunteers to keep things running smoothly, from setting up tables to running check out to baking cookies for the bake sale. 

Saturday, November 9

• Union of Unitarian Universalist Gamers // 5 - 9 pm // Strengthening the bonds of community does not always have to be hard work. The UUUG is an inter-generational group of table top role-playing enthusiasts who foster a safe and fun space where people can build community, exercise creativity, and celebrate their unique voice. Contact: Zack Schreiner

Sunday, November 10

• Abundant Harvest Table // 10 am and 12 pm // south commons // Nourish your body after worship each Sunday with healthy, delicious food lovingly prepared by fellow JUCers. Donations collected benefit Arvada Rising's Homeless Ministry. Volunteers are always needed to prepare food and staff the table. Sign Up
• Mindfulness Meditation // 5 - 6:15 p.m. // online // The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. Meeting Link Contact: Tina Voelker

Monday, November 11

• Golden Circle Harvest Social // 11 am - 1 pm // As we embrace the beauty of fall, we invite all who are 70+ to enjoy a meal and connect with friends. Let’s gather in the spirit of our values, celebrating the warmth of community and the rich stories of our lives. We can't wait to share this cozy autumn afternoon with you! Sign Up.
• Queer Connections // 7 - 8:30 pm // Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the JUC Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We will talk briefly about how the community moves forward and what activities sound appealing to all.
• Great Books Discussion // 7:30 - 9 pm // M3/4 // Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization and discussing them with other people – sharing your insights and questions you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week: The Winter of Our Discontent - John Steinbeck Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn

Tuesday, November 12

• WOMBATS Dads Group // 5:30 pm // The WOMBATS are here to create a community of people who identify as dads to connect authentically. Meetings consist of time to connect socially, share a meal, and a formal program based on listening and reflection. Contact: Erik Greensfelder

Thursday, November 14

• Yoga As You Are: A Spiritual Practice // 2 - 3 pm // 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thursdays // chapel // This class is open to people of all abilities and levels of experience. There will be opportunities for people who aren’t able to get on and off the floor. Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel, plus any yoga props you already own. Contact: Martha Eastman
• We are Parents! (+kids): Remembering Hope! // 5:30 - 7:30 pm // Parenting kids in these turbulent times can sometimes lead to a feeling of helplessness and despair. During “We Are Parents” this month we will spend time together in community as we remind each other that we have so many reasons to be hopeful.Bring the whole family and eat together. Then, while children attend choir or childcare, while parents meet together with Sarah. Suggested donation for food is $20/family $5/individual. Sign Up
• Children's Choir // 6:15 - 7 pm // Help spread the joy and magic of the season as we prepare for two very special holiday events at JUC! The children’s choir will sing at I Heart Xmas on Sunday, December 8, and be the singers and actors of the Christmas Eve Pageant on Tuesday, December 24 at 11 am. Children are invited to participate in one or both events! Sign Up

Friday, November 15

• Poetry Group // 1 pm // We gather to share a poem we have written on a chosen topic, and give gentle feedback to each other. Contact: Linda Ropes

Sunday, November 17

• Nature’s Keepers // 12:30 pm // Nature's Keepers is an outdoor-focused, extra-curricular Faith Exploration class for 8-12 year olds. Participants will experience a variety of outdoor activities, both off-site and on-site that will help them nurture their spiritual connection with the earth. Sign Up

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