May 6, 2026 - May 12, 2026 | | |
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This Sunday at JUC - 10 am ONLY:
Raising the Future | Rev. Wendy Williams
At its core, motherhood has a covenant to act. It is an impossible job. Let's explore the way three women used their covenant to shape the future by teaching resistance, worthiness, and love.
Special Plate: Project Pave
| | | | | Featured events you don't want to miss! | | | Summertime Single Service Starts THIS Sunday, May 10! This Sunday & through the summer, we'll have only one Sunday service at 10 am. | |
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CANCELLED: Vespers
Wednesday, May 6 | The church is closed today due to the weather, so we will not be meeting for Vespers mid-week worship tonight. Stay safe & warm out there!
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Golden Circle Luncheon
Thursday, May 7 | 11 am - 1 pm | For our 70+ community. Enjoy a meal, fun, and great conversation! A $5 donation is requested.
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Take the Pastoral Care Survey!
Your pastoral care (soon to be Common Care) coordinating team wants to know more about the spiritual & physical needs you perceive in our community. Fill out our survey to help us discern how we can further minister to one another.
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Plant & Goodie Sale: Volunteers Needed!
Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10 | Friday & Saturday at Gilla's Garden, and Sunday at JUC. We are looking for friendly faces to welcome & support shoppers. Please consider donating baked goodies on Sunday! View more details here.
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Congregational Meeting
Sunday, May 17 | 11:30 am | Join the Board & staff to hear how we'll move into our new name, meet members stepping into leadership, and review the 2026-27 budget proposal. Voting will open to confirm nominated lay leadership & budget. Childcare will be provided. Watch online.
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Liberation Theologies for Our Times
Sundays, May 24, May 31, & June 7 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Unitarians, Universalists & Unitarian Universalists have always worked for liberation! Join Rev. Jen in learning about liberation theologies that have informed that work.
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New Here
Sunday, June 7 | 11:30 am | Discover the welcoming spirit of JUC! This class helps you understand the heart and soul of our community. New Here is required for becoming a member. This class will not have childcare.
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Summer MUUsic & Arts Camp
August 10 - 14 | 9 am - 3 pm | Our annual Children’s Music Service & Summer Camp have joined forces! Children & youth will present our Children’s Music Service on August 16 after a week of learning & rehearsing our program. Singing, acting & dancing optional. We'll have plenty of opportunities for everyone!
| | | | The 2026 Auction is over, but you can still join a fun event! Get tickets using the buttons below. | | |
K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-along
Friday, May 15 | 6 pm | $10 | Sing & dance along with the movie, and enjoy some Korean snacks and drinks! Seen the movie? Great. Haven't seen it? Also great. Either way, expect high drama, catchy songs, iconic dance moves, and a whole lot of fun.
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Art/Junk Journaling with Tara
Saturday, May 23 | 12 pm | $15 | Learn how to incorporate art & pieces of your day (stickers, leaves, receipts, doodles, etc.) to make journaling a joyful regular practice in your life. Bring your journal; supplies will be provided along with a few extra journals if you don't have one.
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Colorado Trail Picnic Lunch & Trail Maintenance
Saturday, June 6 | 7:30 am | $20 | Help take care of our beautiful Colorado mountain trails and have fun doing it! Spend a delightful day doing maintenance on the Colorado Trail at Kenosha Pass. We will feed you a marvelous gourmet picnic lunch. All ages and abilities welcome. Kids welcome.
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Family Board Game Night & Potluck
Friday, May 8 | 5 - 8 pm | A chance to connect & have a little fun! Bring your favorite board games or card games, and bring a dish to share!
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UUUG Role Playing
Saturday, May 9 | 3 - 7 pm | This group uses tabletop roleplaying games to build community, exercise creativity, and celebrate their unique voice. No prior experience is necessary.
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Celebration of JUC
Sunday, May 17 | 10 - 11 am | We'll create an altar of our most poignant memories of JUC. Bring your photos, small objects, mementos, Sunday school projects... whatever represents your fondest memories of JUC, so we can celebrate who we've been as a community!
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Pride Party!
Saturday, June 20 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Join the Queer Connections Group for a potluck brunch celebrating pride and community! Open to all members, friends & family of all ages. Come dressed in family-friendly pride attire, or as your favorite LGBTQ+ icon.
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Half-Days
Friday, May 15 | 8:30 am - 12 pm & Wednesday, May 27 | 7:50 am - 12 pm | Our church has been given 2 half-day volunteer opportunities that we are trying to fill. These dates are reserved specifically for JUC. Contact Ken or Julie Andrus with any questions!
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Bill Breakdown with the Social Justice Teams
Sunday, May 24 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Come join the Queer Social Justice Team and our other Justice Teams for information about issues at the State and Federal Legislatures. There will also be time to reach out to elected officials on issues you care about.
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Housing Brunch
Saturday, June 6 | 10 am - 12 pm | Join our housing justice teams AND our immigration support team to celebrate the victories of the past three months, discuss the intersection of housing and immigration justice, and learn what's coming up!
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Mindfulness Meditation
Sunday, May 10 | 9 - 10 am in person | 5 - 6:30 pm online | Meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme | Over the summer, this group is meeting on Sunday mornings before service & Sunday evenings online.
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Tai Chi Contemplatives
Monday, May 11 | 5:30-6:30 pm | Tai Chi Chih promotes relaxation and calm. Health benefits include improved strength, balance, concentration, breathing, and more. It's quite easy to pick up & beginners always welcome.
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Being an Elder
Thursday, May 14 | 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.
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Women's Group
Monday, June 1 | 6 - 8 pm | A space for people of all ages who identify as women. Come together to foster community, support one another, and embrace our UU values. Bring a snack to share!
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Braver Conversations
Sunday, June 14 | 11:30 am - 1 pm | Through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion & fostering belonging across differences.
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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. | | 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. | | Publicity notice: Photos and videos taken at church events may be posted on our website and social media channels. Contact ray@jeffersonunitarian.org with concerns and questions. | | |
IGNITE June Deadline
Monday, May 18 | 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! | | |
Sippin' on Facts: the CO Ballot Breakdown
Saturdays in April & May | The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) is holding a series of events to discuss facts about the fentanyl ballot measure, as well as other measures to look out for in November. Click below for dates, times, locations & more info.
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Summer FUUN Camp at First Universalist
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26 | 8:30am - 3:30pm | The theme this year is "Where the Compass Leads." Camp days include play, creativity, reflection, and community-building. Together, we’ll discover what guides us and how we live our values in action.
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