March 11, 2026 - March 17, 2026 | | |
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This Sunday at JUC - 9 & 11 am:
Building Power & Beloved Communnity | Rev. Wendy Williams
We’re called to build power and beloved community, grounding our justice work in love, shared values, and collective care. How do we light a fire for action while staying rooted in connection, hope, and the community that sustains us?
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Don't miss out on the Fun!draising Auction!
Bidding is live and ends THIS Saturday, March 14 at noon. Many goodies, events and services to choose from. Take a peek!
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Allies in Action: ICE Edition
Sunday, March 15 | 12:30 pm | Families welcome | How can you help support ICE impacted immigrants? Connect with neighbors through an interactive map, support current legislation impacting immigrants & LGBTQ communities, make signs for the March 28 No Kings march, and more! Email Gretchen May for more info.
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Berry Street Lecture Discussion
Tuesday, March 17 | 6 - 8:30 pm | The annual Berry Street Lecture is an interesting reflection on, and challenge to, our living tradition. Watch online beforehand, or join the watch party at 6 pm. Discussion with Rev. Wendy begins at 7 pm.
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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!
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New Here
Sunday, April 5 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Discover the welcoming spirit of JUC! Attending New Here is required to become a member.
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JUC Ball: Dancing Through the Decades
Saturday, April 11 | 6 - 9 pm | Come dance the night away with friends and family! Love disco? Feeling groovy? Can't get enough of the 80's? Whatever it is, there will be a song for YOU!
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UU WellSpring: Crisis of Life
6-session class | First class: Monday, April 13 | 6:30 pm | How does our faith sustain us in the hard chapters of our life? This class is based on the book Take What You Need: Life Lessons After Losing Everything by UU Minister, Rev. Jen Crow. Read the book ahead of time or as we go.
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2026-27 Endowment Memorial and Gift Trust
Applications due Wednesday, April 15 | EMGT grants are used to fund capital improvements, scholarships, internships, conferences, and community outreach. Submit your ideas to advance the strategic objectives of our church. Proposals must originate from a standing committee or recognized group.
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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.
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Community Board Game Night & Potluck
Friday, March 13 | 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!
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InterPlay Class
Sunday, March 15 | 12:30 - 2 pm | What does Equity feel like in your Body? What does it feel like in a community’s ‘body’? How can our bodies support 'the practice of becoming a people’? Explore these questions in this month's InterPlay.
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Vespers
Wednesday, March 18 | 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.
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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.
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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.
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Bill Breakdown with JUC Justice Teams
Sunday, March 15 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Join our Justice Teams for information about issues at the state & federal legislatures, and an allotted time to reach out to elected officials with concern (or praise!)
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Volunteer with Family Promise!
Sunday, March 22 - Sunday, March 29 | We need your help with a variety of different tasks as we host families this March. Click the button below & move through each tab to find the best position for you.
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Queer Social Justice Group
Monday, March 23 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | We're a group of queer people and allies raising awareness of issues that affect the queer community, then turning that awareness into action.
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Solar Peaks & Windy Night: Making Energy Use Match Clean Supply
Thursday, March 26 | 7 - 9 pm | GTF | Adrienne Blum explains why shifting electricity demand can reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and make better use of renewable energy.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 1 | Reserve your time slot to donate blood with Red Cross, and help keep the supply afloat! Click 'sign up' & enter code JUC to reserve a spot. Bring a photo ID, your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID.
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Being an Elder
Thursday, March 12 | 10 am - 12 pm | A support group for members & friends who are in their 70s, 80s, 90s, or beyond. We'll create a supportive environment in which to help each other deal with the very real challenges of life as we age.
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Is Media Ruining America? Session 4 | AI: Its Potential to Change our Lives and our Democracy
Thursday, March 12 | 6 pm | In the fourth session of this workshop series, we'll explore AI and the threat it poses to democracy. Watch online.
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Mom's Group
Next meeting: Monday, March 16 | 6:30 pm | Join other JUC moms for an opportunity to deepen and connect. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and socialization time.
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Golden Satsang
Sunday, March 29 | 1 - 3 pm | We maintain a supportive community for meditators to share inspiration and personal experiences related to applying universal spiritual principles in daily life. This meeting will take the place of the April meeting, as April 5 is Easter Sunday.
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Science & Spirit
Sunday, April 5 | 12:30 - 2 pm | Learn about the universe, and humanity’s place in it! We hold discussions on topics ranging from cosmology, to human evolution, to the latest scientific discoveries, and much more!
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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.
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IGNITE April Deadline
Monday, March 23 | 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! | | |
Organizing as Community Defense and Spiritual Care: A Conversation with UU the Vote
Thursday, March 12 | 5 pm | online | You're invited to a conversation on safety, security, and spiritual grounding. We'll explore how to enhance community safety and transform the exercise into spiritual practice.
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Carpe Noctem - Things that Go Bump in the Night: Bats!
Sunday, March 22 | 4:30 pm | Author of "Bats of the Rocky Mountain West", Dr. Adams will present the unique anatomy, physiology, behavior, and vastly important ecology of bats. The program is sponsored by Jefferson Humanists and preceded at 4 pm by socializing at our community table of food & drink!
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Together Colorado Faith & Justice Lobby Day
Monday, March 23 | 8:30 am - 1 pm | CO State Capitol | Join us to demonstrate that Coloradans - across race, faith, and community - stand united for human dignity and justice. Pre-Lobby Day Virtual Training on Thursday, March 19, at 5:30 pm: register here.
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Trans Month of Visibility Advocacy Workshop Series #1
Know Your Rights: Fighting Discrimination | Tuesday, March 24 | 4:30 - 6 PM | Training covers how to advocate for gender-affirming care coverage, legal protections for trans employees, and more.
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Trans Month of Visibility Advocacy Workshop Series #2
From the State House to the Streets: Taking Action for Trans Rights | Tuesday, March 31 | 4:30 - 6 PM | Training covers the basics of public testimony, best practices for crafting a compelling and impactful statement, and more.
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TRANSformative Stories at the Colorado Capitol Complex
Tuesday, March 31 | 8 am | Join CO state legislators to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility through a special performance of Motus Theater’s TRANSformative Stories and What Love Requires projects.
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