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Music Service
Rev. Wendy Williams & the
JUC Choir
Celebrate JUC‘s mission through song, music, and member reflections from the JUC Choir.
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YOUTH FAITH EXPLORATION
9 am Programs
(end at 10:10 am)
Nursery (ages 0-3)
Pre-K: Chalice Children
K-5th: Solstice
11 am Programs
(end at 12:10 pm)
Nursery (ages 0-3)
Pre-K: Chalice Children
K-2nd: Solstice
3rd-5th: Solstice
6th Grade Neighboring Faiths: Chapel, Earth Based Religions
7th Grade OWL: Bullying and Bystander Responsibilities
8th Grade COA: The Universal Unitarian Star Chart, week 5
HSYG: Exploring Holiday Traditions
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Teen S’mores Social
12:15 -1:15 pm
JUC 6th-12th graders head to the patio for some early winter fun. We will have s'mores, hot chocolate, games and music. Come and connect with your church friends and maybe meet some new ones! For more info contact Sarah Billerbeck
4th/5th OWL (Our Whole Lives)
Classes begin Sunday, January 5, 9 am. Sign up by Thursday, December 20. In Our Whole Lives: Sexuality Education for Grades 4-5, children learn about the changes of puberty while discussing respect and relationships. Parents and caregivers learn how to be actively involved in exploring growing older, values, communication, and decision-making. Classes are held Sundays, January 5 - March 16 from 9 to 10:30 am. Priority will be given to 5th graders. For your child to participate, parents and children must attend class together on Sunday, January 5, from 9 to 11 am. You must register in advance.
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Going Deeper Groups
...are taking new participants! Sign up by December 20! Embark on a journey of spiritual deepening and authentic connection in our Going Deeper Groups! Join a small group of 8-10 individuals to explore UU values through shared reflection, wholehearted, compassionate listening and spiritual practice. Meet twice a month for 90 minutes from January 2024 to May 2025. This is your chance to experience the richness of our faith by exploring and making meaning together - don't miss out.
Christmas Eve Pageant Actors NEEDED!
We need our children to help bring the Christmas story to life! If you have a young one in your life who has dreamed of playing a sheep, star, wise person, innkeeper, and more, please sign up. Actors are needed for the 1 pm Service ONLY. Pageant rehearsals will be held Sundays, December 15 and December 22 between services.
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Holiday Volunteers Needed
Help us spread holiday cheer by signing up to greet at our holiday services! Your warm welcome will make our gatherings truly special. Volunteer (Greeter, usher, set up). Additionally, we would love your delicious cookies for after the service— bring cookies, clean up. Thank you for making this holiday season memorable!
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UUA Common Read: Authentic Selves
Look forward to this workshop led by Intern Minister Michael DeSantis! The 2024-2025 UU Common Read (available at the UUA online store) is Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families, by Peggy Gillespie. This is a beautiful compilation of life stories of trans and nonbinary people, as well as their partners, parents, children, siblings, and chosen family members. Get the book and read it by January 23. If cost is a barrier, please email Michael. There will be a two-part discussion on Thursdays, January 23 and 30 (6:30 - 8:30 pm) and one moreon Tuesday, February 4 open to parents and caregivers of children and youth.
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Thursday, December 12
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Muffins with the Ministry Team // 10 am // Our JUC members 70 or better are invited to gather for an informal time to connect with each other and members of our ministry team. Over coffee and muffins we will spend time together in fellowship and conversation. Sign Up
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Yoga As You Are: A Spiritual Practice // 2 - 3 pm // 2nd, 4th, & 5th Thursdays // chapel // This class is open to people of all abilities and levels of experience. There will be opportunities for people who aren’t able to get on and off the floor. Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel, plus any yoga props you already own. Contact: Martha Eastman
Sunday, December 15
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Abundant Harvest Table // 10 am and 12 pm // south commons // Nourish your body after worship each Sunday with healthy, delicious food lovingly prepared by fellow JUCers. Donations collected benefit Arvada Rising's Homeless Ministry. Volunteers are always needed to prepare food and staff the table. Sign Up
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Mindfulness Meditation // 5 - 6:15 p.m. // online // The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. Meeting Link Contact: Tina Voelker
Monday, December 16
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Moms Group // 6:30 - 8:30 pm // chapel // The Moms Group is for people who identify as moms to share time and space. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and socialization time. To be added to the Moms Group email list, please email Laura Lizut. Sign Up
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Thursday, December 19
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Yoga As You Are: A Spiritual Practice // 2 - 3 pm // chapel // This class is open to people of all abilities and levels of experience. There will be opportunities for people who aren’t able to get on and off the floor. Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel, plus any yoga props you already own. Contact: Martha Eastman
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Drumming Circle // 2:30 - 4 pm // 3rd Thursdays // Join fellow JUCers for an evening of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits. Bring a hand drum if you have one, but we also have extra drums and other instruments to share. Dancers are always welcome! Contact: Bill Barr
Friday, December 20
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Poetry Group // 1st and 3rd Fridays // 1 - 2:30 pm // M3/4 // We gather to share a poem we have written on a chosen topic, and give gentle feedback to each other. Contact: Linda Ropes
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Saturday, December 21
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Solstice Service // 6:30 pm // Welcome back the light with a family-friendly solstice celebration.
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Tuesday, December 24
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Christmas Eve Family Services // 11 am and 1 pm // All are welcome at our joyous retelling of the Christmas story from a UU perspective.
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Christmas Eve Evening Services // 6 pm and 8 pm // All are welcome as we celebrate the miracle of life through story and song.
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Alabama Living Legacy Pilgrimage
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February 25 - March 1 // 5 days and 4 nights // On this Pilgrimage from the Living Legacy Project, you'll visit historic sites in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama, and meet unsung heroes and foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement. As a life-long learning experience, we’ll reflect on what we learn together so when we return home, we can apply what it to make a difference in today's world. Get more information or register.
Safe Parking Golden United Methodist Church
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Golden United Methodist Church sponsors a “Safe Parking” lot at their location in Golden. Persons with vehicles but without shelter are vetted and given parking permission in the church parking lot. The church provides restrooms, showers in summer, and hot meals. They also connect participants with resources. Please consider your support. Contact Allison Windes with questions.
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