November 12 - November 18, 2025

This Sunday at JUC - 9 & 11 am:

The Illusion of Separation | Rev. Jen Simon

What if connection is our default setting as humans, as creatures, as part of the Universe? If we realized that separation is the illusion, how might we order our worlds differently?

Special Plate: Arvada Rising

Featured events you don't want to miss!

The Power of Our Name: Community Conversations

First meeting: Thursday, November 13 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Gather to discuss next steps for our name change. Click below for additional dates & times!

Transgender Day of Remembrance Service

Thursday, November 20 | 6 - 8 pm | Join the Queer Social Justice Group in honoring our trans & GNC (gender non-conforming) siblings who have died in the past year.

Deck the Halls Party

Sunday, November 30 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Do you love the Holidays? Do you love to decorate? Help make JUC a place filled with a festive spirit!

Vespers

Wednesday, December 3 | 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.

Muffins with the Ministry Team

Thursday, December 4 | 11 am - 1 pm |

JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. Bring muffins to share!

Holiday Market

Friday, December 5 - Saturday, December 6 | Shop, sip, and celebrate the season at JUC’s 29th annual Holiday Market! Free kids’ activities on Saturday & a Holiday Cafe!

New Here Class

Sunday, December 7 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Are you curious about Unitarian Universalism or interested in becoming a church member? We'll cover history, covenants, principles, church programs, and more.

Donate Blood with Red Cross!

Thursday, December 18 | Reserve your time slot to donate blood with Red Cross, and help keep the supply afloat! Click the sign up button and enter code JUC to reserve a spot. Bring a photo ID, your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID.

InterPlay Class

Sunday, December 21 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm | Bring a water bottle & comfortable clothes | Plan to stay after church for an InterPlay class with Lydia and Linds. Engage your creative energy and unlock the wisdom of your body!

Deepen in relationship with people of all ages.

Holiday Market 2025: Volunteers Needed!

The JUC Holiday Market is on! Help us make our 29th Anniversary a success. We're looking for a lot of volunteers to keep things running smoothly!

We Are Parents

Thursday, November 13 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm | Bring the whole family & eat together, then enjoy parent-only time. This week will be a discussion about the Power of Our Name process and name change.

Community Board Game Night & Potluck

Friday, November 14 | 5 - 8 pm | A chance for you to connect and have a little fun! Bring your favorite board or card games and a dish to share! All are welcome.

Thanksgiving Community Potluck

Thursday, November 27 | 4 - 6 pm | Hosts will bring the turkey, and everyone else is invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share. All are welcome to share in good food and community.

First Friday Open Mic

Friday, December 5 | 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. 

Christmas Tree Cutting Party

Sunday, December 7 | Drop in 10 am - 1 pm | Bring your family to cut a fresh Christmas tree (bring a saw, rope and work gloves) from the Bradford/Wilsey forest. Soups, finger food, hot chocolate and mulled cider! Just 30-40 minutes from JUC.

Serve faithfully in our community and beyond.

Golden Pantry Food Drive

Sunday, November 16 - Sunday, November 30 | Want to do more to help out during the government shutdown? Donate to the Golden Pantry food drive box at JUC through the end of November. Contact: Mark Nimlos.

Volunteer with Family Promise!

Sunday, November 16 - Sunday, November 23 | Visit the commons on Sunday to chat with us, email Pam Moser, or sign up online (make sure to look at all the different tabs)!

8th Principle Group Informational Meetings

In-person meeting: Sunday, November 16 | 12:30 pm

Online meeting: Tuesday, November 18 | 6 pm

Come learn about our 8th principle small groups launching in 2026!

Mission Arvada Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27 | Volunteers needed to help set up day before, prepare food morning of, and clean up afterwards. Donations welcome! Contact: Randy Flipse

How Solar and Agriculture Can Coexist & Thrive

Tuesday, December 2 | 7 - 9 pm | Colorado Department of Agriculture energy manager Sam Anderson will speak on agrivoltaics, the practice of planting crops in the partial shade of raised racks of solar panels.

Complete Our 8th Principle Point in Time Survey

Your anonymous answers will help us track our progress towards upholding our commitment to the 8th Principle. Your voice and perspective matter!

Abundant Harvest Table

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

UUSC Support for the Vulnerable

Wednesday, November 19 | 6 - 7:30 pm | Contact: Gretchen May and June LeCrone

Faithful Resistance

Upcoming actions, resources, podcast episodes, and more.

Answer the question of what it means to be UU.

New Group! Being an Elder

First meeting: Thursday, November 13 | 10 am - 12 pm | We will create a supportive environment in which to help each other deal with the challenges of life as we age, and seek to grow into Elders.

Supporting Youth Mental Health in Challenging Times

Saturday, November 15 | 10 am - 12 pm | If you have a youth, care for a youth, or know one, this workshop is for you. Learn tips for having conversations with your youth on a range of topics.

Community Service Project for Denver-Area UU Children Singers

Saturday, December 13 | 11 am | Your child is invited to join the First Unitarian Society of Denver, JUC, and First Universalist to sing holiday music for the residents of Sunrise Senior Living in Denver. 

Faith Exploration Class Registration Open!

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

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.

Worried about SNAP benefits? We're here to help!

If you or someone you know is impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits, please send an email to cares@jeffersonunitarian.org or call (720)-248-7249 for help & resources.

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.

IGNITE December Deadline

Monday, November 17 | 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!

2025 People’s Assembly & Gubernatorial Forum

Sunday, November 16 | 2 - 5 pm | Augustana Lutheran Church | Together, we’ll reflect on our work this year, shape our People’s Agenda for the next 18 months, and hear from CO’s gubernatorial candidates. 

Local Theater Company: Drag Queen Magic

Tuesday, November 18 | Doors at 6 pm | Erwin Hall, Boulder | This event is both a fundraiser and a workshop of a funny new play that explores the interaction between LGBTQ+ folks and well-intentioned allies. 

Active Minds: Native Americans of Colorado

Tuesday, November 18 | 6:30 pm | Arvada Library | From Mesa Verde to the high plains, we will trace the civilizations of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Pueblo and other tribes as we seek to understand Colorado’s Native American history and legacy.

The Dark Art of Persuasion: A Critical Look at Extreme Rhetoric, Manipulation, and Control

Sunday, November 23 | 4 pm | Jefferson Humanists | Dr. Heather Fester's talk will dissect the most intense and consequential forms of rhetoric and how it persuades, manipulates, and controls belief systems.

Curious Theatre Company’s JOB

Now - Sunday, December 7 | 1080 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80204 | JOB is a taut, provocative thriller that asks urgent questions about mental health, corporate loyalty, and what we’re willing to sacrifice to keep our place in the system.

WhaleCoast Alaska: A More Authentic Travel Experience

Two unique, exciting fundraising tours organized by 4 Alaska UU congregations are being offered next summer. Experience majestic scenery, wildlife, Denali National Park, and more. Email

info@whalecoastak.org with questions.