April 1, 2026 - April 7, 2026

This Sunday at JUC - 9 & 11 am:
Practicing Resurrection | Rev. Wendy Williams

On a day in which our Christian siblings celebrate a particular resurrection, let's explore what it means to practice it. In the same poem in which Wendell Berry invited us to "be joyful though we have considered all the facts," he also instructed us to "practice resurrection." Why? 

Special Plate: Family Tree

Featured events you don't want to miss!

Red Cross Blood Drive

TODAY, Wednesday, April 1 | It's not too late to donate! Click 'sign up' & enter code JUC to reserve a spot. Walk-ins also welcome. Bring a photo ID, your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID.

Muffins with Ministry Team

Thursday, April 2 | 10 am - 12 pm | JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection & conversation. Bring muffins to share! 

Auction Event: Tea Time Art Class

Saturday, April 4 | 4 pm | $15 | Explore techniques with a variety of artistic mediums: pencils, pastels, charcoal, stickers, magazine cut outs & more. Create your own unique art piece to take home.

New Here

Sunday, April 5 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Discover the welcoming spirit of JUC! Learn more about our church and our values. Attending New Here is required to become a member.

JUC Ball: Dancing Through the Decades

Saturday, April 11 | 6 - 9 pm | Come dance the night away with friends and family! Love disco? Can't get enough of the 80's? There will be a song for YOU! Submit photos for our slideshow here!

2026-27 Endowment Memorial and Gift Trust

Proposals due Wednesday, April 15 | EMGT grants fund capital improvements, scholarships, internships, conferences & community outreach. Submit ideas to advance our church's strategic goals. Proposals must come from a standing committee or group.

The Ordination of Michael DeSantis

Saturday, April 18 | 10 am - 12 pm | Join us as we joyfully ordain our former ministry intern, Michael DeSantis! Childcare and light refreshments provided. For more info, visit Michael’s ordination website.

How We Care for Each Other

Saturday, April 25 | 10 am - 12 pm | In these times, self & community care are more important than ever. Join your pastoral care team in learning how we care for each other at church, and join the discussion of how we'll care for each other in the future!

Deepen in relationship with people of all ages.

Vespers

TODAY | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit & tend your inner world? Come together for music, poetry, silence, and ritual in the chapel.

First Friday Open Mic

Friday, April 3 | 6 - 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. 

Community Board Game Night & Potluck

Friday, April 10 | 5 - 8 pm | A chance to connect and have a little fun while you're doing it! Bring your favorite board games or card games, and bring a dish to share!

InterPlay Class

Sunday, April 12 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Plan to stay after church for an InterPlay class with Lydia and Linds. Engage your creative energy and unlock the wisdom of your body!

We Are Parents

Thursday, April 16 | 6 - 7:30 pm | Take the night off from cooking! Eat dinner as a family, then enjoy parent only time. Connect with church friends & meet new ones! Childcare provided. Suggested donation for food is $20/family $5/individual. Sign up by 3 pm on Wednesday, April 15.

2026 Family Camping Lottery

Deadline: midnight on Wednesday, April 22 | Families of all compositions, ages, and abilities will enjoy a weekend of camping, exploring, fellowship, food, and fun! Participants will be selected by lottery.

Serve faithfully in our community and beyond.

Introducing First Nations!

Sunday, April 19 | 9 & 11 am | First Nations, a Development Institute for Native Americans, has supported tribes & native lands for 45 years. Please plan to attend service on April 19, connect with some folks from First Nations, and give to the special plate.

Bill Breakdown with Social Justice Teams

Sunday, April 19 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Join the Queer Social Justice Team along with our other Justice Teams to learn about issues at the state and federal legislatures, with allotted time to reach out to elected officials about the issues you care about.

Solar Facts vs Fiction: Materials, Energy, Toxicity & Waste

Thursday, April 23 | 7 pm | Green Task Force | Solar researchers Silvana Ovaitt & Heather Mirletz will mythbust common misconceptions about solar and report on recent changes in the technology, their sustainability and end-of-life options.

Guatemala Trip Info Meeting

Sunday, April 25 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Learn about this year's trip (leaving September 22), the history & circumstances of the students’ Mayan community and the work of ADIVIMA, and get your questions answered by previous trip participants.

Social Justice on Sundays

Abundant Harvest Table: 10 am & 12 pm | Donations benefit our homeless ministries. Sign up here to volunteer.

Whistle Kit Assembly: 12:30 pm | Kits distributed to impacted communities in Jeffco. Materials provided. Contact: Gretchen May

The Reality of Homelessness in Jefferson County

Thursday, April 30 | 6 - 7:30 pm | This LWV sponsored event will raise awareness, foster understanding, and encourage action to help neighbors facing homelessness. Learn more here.

UUSC Support for the Vulnerable

Wednesday, April 8 | in person at JUC | 6 - 7:30 pm | Contact: Gretchen May and June LeCrone

Faithful Resistance

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

Answer the question of what it means to be UU.

Science & Spirit

Sunday, April 5 | 12:30 pm | Are you interested in learning about the universe, and humanity’s place in it? This month, learn the basics of what happened during the main eons of our planet in "A Brief History of Earth" by Pat Emery.

Being an Elder

Thursday, April 9 | 10 am - 12 pm | A support group for members & friends who are in their 70s, 80s, 90s, or beyond. This is a supportive environment to help each other deal with the very real challenges of life as we age.

Caregiver Support Group

Friday, April 10 | 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. Contact: Katie Wheeler

Crisis of Life Class

First class: Monday, April 13 | 6:30 pm | How does faith sustain us in hard chapters of life? Rev. Wendy will lead this class based on the book Take What You Need: Life Lessons After Losing Everything by Rev. Jen Crow. Read the book ahead of time or as we go. 

2026 Men's Retreat

Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26 | YMCA of the Rockies, Granby, CO | JUC Men will gather for a weekend to connect, rest, grow and learn together. Register using the button below; scholarships are available.

Self Care Saturday for Women

Saturday, April 25 | 3:30 - 6:30 pm | We will have mini-sessions hosted by fellow congregants. There will be time to gather in community for spiritual practice, participate in activities that are social, crafty, reflective, and fun. Then we'll share a meal. Child care provided.

Faith Exploration Class Registration Open!

We come to church to grow our hearts! Opportunities for infants all the way up to 12th graders.

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

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IGNITE May Deadline

Monday, April 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!

How to Support Trans Youth: "American Teenager" Discussion with Author Nico Lang

Friday, April 10 | 6 pm | First Unitarian Society of Denver | Together, we’ll explore ways our community can uplift and support queer and trans kids. Book signing to follow the discussion.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Saturday, April 11 | 9 am - 5 pm | Columbine UU | 6724 S Webster St, Littleton | This evidence-based program is designed to teach participants how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. Registration required: contact Deb Suzuki to register

Being Muslim in America Film & Discussion

Saturday, April 18 | 6 - 8 pm | Columbine UU | This is a special film forum showing two of the short films in the "Being Muslim in America" series produced by Mary Ann Watson and Dr. Christine Sheikh.