December 3 - December 9, 2025

This Sunday at JUC - 9 & 11 am:

Winter Music Service | Rev. Wendy Williams

Join us for a special service of music and poetry led by The JUC Choir and JUiCe featuring a setting of W.E.B. DuBois’ Credo.

Featured events you don't want to miss!

Breakfast (muffins) with the Board: Community Conversations

Thursday, December 4 | 10 am - 12 pm | All are invited by the Board of Trustees to enjoy breakfast & a conversation about our name change process. Bring muffins to share!

Holiday Grief & Remembrance Service

Tuesday, December 9 | 7 - 8 pm | Gather with your ministry team for our annual healing service. Silence, music and spoken word, offering space for those whose season is complicated by loss.

Call for Cookie Bakers!

During the Holiday season we love to share our cookies! You can bring regular, special, gluten-free, dairy-free, or whatever cookie you love the most. There are plenty of opportunities to bring cookies to church; sign up below for dates & more info.

No Commitment Choir!

Wednesday, December 10 | 7:30 pm & Sunday, December 14 | 9 & 11 am | Curious about the choir? Join Dr. Baker and the JUC choir for the performance of a special Christmas arrangement, for one week only!

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. 

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.

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!

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.

First Friday Open Mic

Friday, December 5 | 7 pm | No dinner this month because of the Holiday Market, but come for the show!

Community Board Game Night & Potluck

Friday, December 12 | 5 - 8 pm |

Bring your favorite board games! Share your favorite card game! Bring a dish to share! All are welcome.

I Heart Xmas

Sunday, December 14 | 5 - 7:30 pm | Get yourself in the holiday spirit at our annual I Heart Xmas concert and singalong. Join oodles of singers performing some Christmas favorites! Donations will support scholarships for Mayan middle and high school students in Guatemala.

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!

Serve faithfully in our community and beyond.

Thank You to Our Family Promise Volunteers!

Pam Moser, Betty Lynn Ferguson, and Elaine Zerger want to send a big THANK YOU to all who helped with Family Promise! The family members shared their appreciation for your kindness. Our next week of hosting will be March 22 -29. 

HSYG Clothing Drive for Home in Golden

Collection Dates: Sundays, December 7, 14, & 21 | Our youth will be collecting essential winter items for Home in Golden's clothing bank. We'll also be creating snack bags and heartfelt greeting cards to bring comfort and joy to those in need.

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, December 3 | 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 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, programs, and more.

Golden Satsang

Sunday, December 7 | 1 - 3 pm | The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice.

Science & Spirit

December 7 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Come watch and discuss “Secrets of the Forest," about the interconnected web of life in the forest. The potential for healthy forests to help sequester carbon is also explored.

Tai Chi Contemplatives

Monday, December 8 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Tai Chi Chih is easy for beginners to start at any point, and has benefits to core strength, concentration, balance, coordination and breathing, along with other benefits including moving meditation.

Being an Elder Group

Thursday, December 11 | 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.

JUC Moms Group

Tuesday, December 16 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Ditch the holiday craze and join us for a fun social night with other moms. This is a come-as-you-are event and all moms are invited.

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 January Deadline

Monday, December 22 | 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!

Holiday Party & Art Show

Friday, December 5 | 5 - 9 pm | The Center on Colfax | 21+ | This gallery-style art exhibition features art created by West of 50 artists as well as community artists. The party features live music, food and drink, giveaways, and more. Drag-show after party at Hamburger Mary’s to follow.

Local Listens: Queer Lineage Story Circle

Friday, December 5 | 6 - 8 pm | United Community Church

6375 S. Platte Canyon Road

Littleton | Join our story circle to share your experiences and meet fellow queer individuals. Playwrights will listen, be inspired, and create two short plays. 

First Universalist's Social Justice Film Series: Si Pudiera Quedarme // If I Could Stay

Friday, December 5 | 6:30 pm | The film is a poignant portrait of two courageous mothers, Jeanette Vizguerra and Ingrid Encalada Latorre, facing deportation. Following the film, Joy Athanasiou, an immigration attorney with over 25 years of experience, will help us understand what is happening with immigration in our state.

Holigay at Town Hall Collaborative

Sunday, December 14 | 11 am - 3 pm | 525 Santa Fe Dr. | Youth and their loved ones are invited to celebrate the winter holiday season with a day of arts and crafts, food, and gifts!

Sharing the Light: A Concert Fundraiser for the People of Ukraine

Sunday, December 14 | 4:30 pm | 1241 Ceres Dr, Lafayette, CO | An evening of music by four local groups. Tickets are $40-$25, on a sliding scale (pay what you can). Proceeds benefit Sunflower Seeds Ukraine's work.

A Drag Christmas Spectacular

Friday, December 19 at 7pm & Saturday, December 20 at 2 and 7 pm | Foothills Unitarian Church | Dive into the ultimate holiday celebration of queer joy, courage, and unapologetic pride! This year’s performance promises even more humor, heart, and glitter!

Southeast Winter Institute in Mid-Florida: Rivers of Connection Retreat

January 2 - 8, 2026 | Tampa, FL | SWIM, an intentional community of UUs and friends, meets in January for fun & fellowship. SWIM is held at the Franciscan Center, an 8-acre urban oasis on the Hillsborough River.