January 14, 2026 - January 20, 2026

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

Psychologist Daniel Gilbert notably asserts that “human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they’re finished." Why might that be good news?

Special Plate: Cobalt Abortion Fund

Featured events you don't want to miss!

Vespers

Wednesday, January 21 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Come together for music, poetry, silence, and ritual in the chapel.

The Power of Our Name: Community Conversations

Sunday, January 25 | 12:30 pm | As we enter the final stages of the Power of Our Name process, gather in community to discuss next steps for our name change. Learn more.

Noun & Name Town Hall

Sunday, February 1 | 12:30 - 2 pm | We invite everyone into a space of curiosity and openness to hear from one another about what each noun & name means to them, and what potential names could mean for us collectively.

Muffins with the Ministry Team

Thursday, February 5 | 10 am - 12 pm | JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. Bring muffins to share!

Resistance & Resilience Music Revival

Saturday, February 7 | 10:30 am - 4:30 pm | Join local UU congregations here at JUC for a day of rhythm, song, and spirit. We’ll explore music in body and soul through three interactive workshops.

Spirituals of Liberation: Music & Theology

3 week class | Sundays, February 8 - 22 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm | Join Rev. Jen and Dr. Baker for an exploration of Black spirituals & music of the Black diaspora through theology, singing & history. 

Faith Exploration 101

Saturday, February 21 | 1 - 3 pm | Rev. Wendy and Laura Lizut invite parents and families for an afternoon of exploring what Faith Exploration means for our community. Childcare will be provided.

Deepen in relationship with people of all ages.

We Are Parents

Thursday, January 15 | 6 pm | Take the night off from cooking! Eat as a family, then enjoy some parent-only time! Childcare is provided. Suggested donation for food is $20/family $5/individual.

Valentines Crafternoon

Sunday, February 8 | 12:15 - 1:30 pm | We'll make valentine crafts, enjoy snacks & drinks, and connect with each other. Volunteers needed: if you're crafty and want to host a table, or help with set up/clean up, please sign up below!

InterPlay Class

Sunday, February 8 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Bring a water bottle & comfortable clothes | This month, Interplay leaders Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry and Linds Roberts will lead us in exploring how transformation feels in the body!

Serve faithfully in our community and beyond.

Save the National Renewable Energy Lab!

Thursday, January 15 | 7 - 9:30 pm | Join us for a town hall and panel to save NREL’s mission and to hold up its immense value to the region and the world.

MLK Day Marade

Monday, January 19 | 10 am | Join Rev. Jen for the annual MLK Day marade! We'll meet just south of the MLK statue in City Park. Speakers start at 10am, parade step off is at 11:45. Help make signs at JUC after 2nd service this Sunday, January 18.

Why Battery Storage is Key for Renewable Energy

Thursday, January 22 | 7 pm | Green Task Force | Allison Weis, PhD, will share her insights on where batteries and battery energy storage are headed.

Unpacking Jeffco School District’s Budget Challenges

Thursday, February 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm | The program will cover what's causing the large budget deficit & strategies the district is considering to address it. See the event listing for more resources.

8th Principle Groups Informational Meetings

Saturday, February 7 | 10 - 11 am | on zoom | Thursday, February 12 | 7 - 8 pm | at JUC | Come learn about our 8th principle groups, starting in February! 

Housing Brunch

Saturday, February 21 | 10 am - 12 pm | Join the Justice teams that work on supporting the unhoused as we celebrate our victories of the past year and plan for the coming year.

Faithful Resistance

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

Abundant Harvest Table

Sundays | 10 am & 12 pm | Donations benefit our homeless ministries.

UUSC Support for the Vulnerable

Wednesday, January 14 | 6 - 7:30 pm | Contact: Gretchen May and June LeCrone

Answer the question of what it means to be UU.

Going Deeper: Open Spots!

Groups meet twice a month for deep listening and conversation around our monthly theme. A few groups have room for a few more people. (Groups run through May 2026).

Poetry Group

Friday, January 16 | 1 - 2:30 pm | JUC poets gather twice a month to share poems they have written. Feedback is gently given. No need to contact our group leader, just show up and see if this is right for you.

Great Books Discussion

Monday, January 26 | 7 - 9 pm | Reading from the great books of our civilization and discussing them with other people – sharing your insights and questions. This week’s selections from “On Evil” by Maimonides. Handouts available for $15.

New Here

Thursday, February 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm | Online | Discover the welcoming spirit of JUC! Attending New Here is required to become a member. Sign up to receive the zoom link.

Caregiver Support Group

Second Fridays | Next meeting: Friday, February 13 | 1 pm | Online | Exchange resources, personal experiences, reduce feelings of isolation all in a confidential setting. For more information, email Katie Wheeler (720-324-6174).

Ware Lecture

Tuesday, February 10 | 6 - 8:30 pm | Imara Jones offered an important reflection on the state of our country at last year's Ware Lecture. Watch ahead of time, or come at 6 pm to watch together. Discussion with Rev. Wendy begins at 7 pm.

Faith Exploration Class Registration Open!

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

Nature's Keepers Sleepover

Friday, January 30, 5:30 pm - Saturday, January 31, 10 am | Our children and youth from ages 8-14 are invited to join us for a sleepover at JUC! We will build a fire and celebrate the winter full moon.

Click on each box to explore group events.

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

Scams and Spam

Please ignore any "church" emails asking for information, money or gift cards. If you ever have a question about an email, call Carol at 303-279-5282 x 708.

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IGNITE February Deadline

Monday, January 16 | 11 am | Submit an article by replying to this email, or emailing Ray Grosser.

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

Censorship, Authoritarianism & 'Degenerate' Art: What Can We Learn from the Past?

Thursday, January 15 | 4 pm | 6501 W Colfax Ave | Dr. Pytlinski, MSU Professor of Art History, will explore parallels in government intervention in the arts in 1930s Germany, the 1980s culture wars in America, and in 2025.

Understanding Mass Incarceration in Colorado

Friday, January 16 | 6:30 pm

in person and online | First Universalist Church | We’ll unpack the policies, decisions, and systems that have shaped incarceration in our state, and discuss the movement to change course.

Bystander Intervention Training

Wednesday, January 21 | 12 - 3 pm | Register by Thursday, January 15 | Want to know how to interrupt harm in the moment? Join one of the top trainers at Jefferson County Communities That Care for a Bystander Training.

SoUUl Stage: 'Ripple - How the Light Gets In'

Audition deadline: Wednesday, January 21 | Ripple is a musical about a group of ordinary people who stumble into an extraordinary awakening - one that reveals the light we carry and the parts of ourselves we forgot.

Volunteer for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count

Monday & Tuesday, January 26 & 27 (3-hour shifts) | Jeffco needs your help for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, our annual census of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Both outside and inside opportunities, sign up with family and friends! 

PUF: A Completely Factual and Objective History of The Publick Universal Friend

Friday, February 6 - Sunday, February 15 | The People's Building | A woman is reborn as a non-gendered heavenly messenger during the American Revolution and attempts to prepare humanity for the end of the world.