May 7 - May 13, 2025

WEEKLY

CONNECTION

A Vision Unfolding

Rev. Wendy Williams

On this Music Sunday, we experience a gorgeous cantata and poetry that explores and articulates anew the best of our country.

Youth Faith Exploration Sunday Classes

Featured events you won't want to miss!

Summer at JUC- ONE Service on Sundays!

Starting on Sunday, May 25, there will only be one (1) service at JUC on Sundays, beginning at 10 am.

Filling Our Cup | It's not too late!

The Board of Trustees held a pledge increase campaign during the month of April. The goal was to get 200 increases during this month to help fill a budget deficit. We are currently at 163 increases/new pledges. Will you help us reach the goal? New pledges count too! If you don't have a pledge yet, this is a great time to set one up.

Plant & Goodie sale in Golden

May 9 - 12 & May 19

This plant and goodie sale is put on by the Food & Nourishment Task Force, raising funds for Earthlinks of Denver. View specific dates, times, and locations of the sale by clicking 'More Info.' Please consider volunteering and/or donating goodies. Contact: Gilla Lachnitt

The Power of Our Name - Community Conversations

Next meeting: May 10 | 10 am | Online

This is our last community conversation, an opportunity for all voices to talk through questions or concerns, before we vote later this month. Groups are facilitated by a member of the Board of Trustees and a member of the Shared Mission Team.

Auction Event: 2nd Annual Line Dancing Hoedown

May 10 | 3 - 5 pm | Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center | $15

Yeehaw! Grab that western wear in the back of your closet and learn yourself some good ol' country western line dancin'! A group of fun-lovin' JUC womenfolk has hired Deda Nelson's favorite line dancin' teacher to show us the boot scootin' dance floor ropes. We'll congregate for dancin', cavortin' and munchin'. All ages welcome. Kids under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Drinks and snacks provided.

Auction Event: Karaoke Party!

May 17 | 5:30 pm | JUC Chapel | $20

Dream of being a singer? Or do you need an outlet to perform? Come join the Cross Crooners for an adults-only event to sing your heart out! Drinks and heavy appetizers will be provided.

Spring Congregational Meeting

Sunday, May 18 | 12:30 pm

The 2025 Spring Congregational Meeting will include introductions to the slate of leaders to be elected by the congregation, updates on the progress we have made towards our income improvement plan and the 25/26 budget to be approved, a review on the learnings, successes and challenges experienced through The Power of Our Name, and invitation for members to vote on whether we move forward with choosing a new name for our church. Voting will be open from Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2 pm through Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at midnight. Childcare provided.

Deepen in relationship with families of all kinds.

Nature’s Keepers

Sunday, May 18 | 2 - 7 pm | Bear Creek Lake Park, Campsite #11

Join us for archery, fishing, dinner, campfire, s’mores, and a singalong to celebrate a wonderful year of Nature’s Keepers! Meet at Bear Creek Lake Park, Campsite #11 (our home base for the day). Come for whatever part works for you! Cost: $10 per car park entrance fee at the gate.

Save the Date! 

Sunday, June 1 | 10 am

Please come to church for this Multi-Generational service where we celebrate our teachers, our COA Youth, our bridging seniors and all of our kids! 

Serve respectfully in our community and beyond.

Special Plate Applications

Last call for applications for local non-profits to be recipients of our monthly special plate offering for next church year! Please apply by Monday, May 12.

Vigil for Jeanette Vizguerra 

EVERY MONDAY | 6pm | GEO ICE Center, 3130 N Oakland St, Aurora 80011

Gather to protest the detention without warrant of community organizer Jeanette, and others.

UUSC Support for the Vulnerable

Every other Wednesday | 6 - 7:30 pm | Next meeting: THURSDAY, May 8

Would you like to be involved with JUC’s Immigrant support work? Contact: Gretchen May and June LeCrone

Cook Team Opportunity for Home In Golden

Tentative Planning Meeting: Sunday, June 1, after 10 am service

Home in Golden is a Safe Parking Lot started in 2020 by First United Methodist Church in Golden. (Safe Parking provides safe places for individuals who are maintaining shelter within their vehicle). We have the opportunity to form a cook team to plan, prepare, and serve a Sunday meal. The obligation is once a month, serving about 15 people at Home In Golden. For more information, or to get involved, contact Allison Windes.

Abundant Harvest Table

Sundays | 10 am and 12 pm

Nourish your body after worship each Sunday with healthy, delicious food lovingly prepared by fellow JUCers. Donations collected benefit our homeless ministries. For this Mother’s Day Sunday, all donations will go to Earthlink-Colorado’s homeless ministry.

JUC is on YouTube!

New episodes of JUC's Faithful Resistance Video Podcast released Thursdays.

Answer the question of what it means to be UU.

Spiritual Practice Series: Lectio Divina

Thursday, May 15 | 6:30 - 8 pm

JUCers are invited to learn, or engage deeper with, the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina. Led by Senior Minister, Rev. Wendy, Lectio Divina is a great tool for deepening through reflecting on a particular text (of your choosing).

Communication Tools and Practice Group

2nd & 4th Sundays | 12:30 - 2 pm | Next meeting: May 25

This group offers a confidential and supportive space to explore practical tools for speaking with clarity, courage, and care. You’ll learn skills to align your words with your deepest values. Contact: Holly Storm

New Here

Sunday, June 1 | 11:30 - 1 pm

Are you curious about Unitarian Universalism? Are you interested in becoming a church member? We'll talk about our history, covenants, principles, and what it means to be a member. We'll also cover church programs, from worship to social justice, faith exploration, and caring for our people. In order to become a member, we ask that you attend this class. Coffee and light snacks provided.

Gather with with JUCers who share an identity expression.

Queer Connections Group

2nd Mondays | 7 pm | Next meeting: May 12

This is a compassionate safe space dedicated to adults (18+) of the LGBTQIA+ community. It's a time to socialize, give input on future events, share stories, support each other's voices, approach spirituality from a queer lens, discuss current social and political issues affecting our community, and collaborate on ways to lift up queer folks, young and old. Snacks are optional but welcome. Contact: Avery Konnecke

JUC Mom's Group

3rd Mondays | 6:30 pm | Next meeting: May 19

Join other JUC moms for an opportunity to deepen and connect. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and socialization time.  

Women's Group

1st Mondays | 6 pm | Next meeting: June 2

Come together with people of all ages who identify as women to foster community, support one another, and embrace Unitarian Universalist values. All are welcome to socialize, share experiences, and pursue personal growth while celebrating our diverse identities and perspectives. Bring a snack to share. Contact: Sarah Brown

Muffins with the Ministry Team

1st Thursdays, every other month | 10 am | Next meeting: June 5

JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing the monthly theme, and breaking into small groups for deeper conversations. Bring muffins to share! 

Explore spiritual practice with a lay leader guide.

Yoga As You Are

2nd, 4th, & 5th Thursdays | 2 - 3 pm | Next meeting: May 8

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 towel. Contact: Martha Eastman

Mindfulness Meditation

Sundays | 5 - 6:15 pm | online | Next meeting: May 11

Meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. Meeting Link Contact: Tina Voelker

Tai Chi Contemplatives

Monday, May 19 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Tai Chi is an internal martial art, our movements are slow, graceful and very easy to follow and learn. We practice Tai Chi Chih, which can help with balance, concentration, strength, breathing, attention and coordination. We always welcome newcomers. Contact: Jan Jahner

Golden Satsang

1st Sundays | 1 - 3 pm | Next meeting: June 1

The Golden Satsang is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. Contact: Margie Robinson

Connect, grow and have fun with others over a shared interest.

Drumming Circle

3rd Thursdays | 2:30 - 4 pm | Next meeting: May 15

An afternoon of ecstatic drumming and dancing. No experience required, no age or physical limits. Bring a drum, or we have drums and instruments to share. Dancers are always welcome! Contact: Bill Barr

Science & Spirit

1st Sundays | 12:30 - 2 pm | Next meeting: June 1

Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required. Contact: Tripp Bishop

Creative Writers Circle

1st Saturdays | 10 am - 12 pm | Next meeting: June 7

Join our friendly, supportive group of folks eager to learn from, and laugh with, each other in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Not quite ready to share your work? Come anyway! Contact: Sharon Groten

Important announcements for members.

Feeling Sick? Please Stay Home!

If you or your kids are feeling under the weather, please join us virtually for Sunday service and refrain from attending any in-person events at JUC. We look forward to seeing you again once you're healthy! Thank you for cherishing our disabled and immunocompromised siblings.

Join the JUC NAMIWalks Team!

Saturday, May 10 | 2 pm | Event Route Length: 1.5 miles

Robert F. Clement Park Amphitheater, 7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton

Walk to raise awareness and help overcome the stigma of mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Colorado provides education, support, and advocacy for persons with mental illness and their families. Funds raised pay for free programs throughout Colorado. With recent challenges to non-profits, we need you! Join our team or donate to show support for better mental health services.

Memorial Service for Chuck Luckenbill

Saturday, May 17 | 1 pm

Celebrate Chuck's life with family and friends. Read Chuck's obituary.

Delegates Needed for General Assembly

June 18 - 22 | Baltimore, MD

Jefferson Unitarian Church is a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association and eligible to assign up to 13 delegates to the annual national assembly, June 18-22, 2025 in Baltimore. Any JUC member in good standing is eligible to serve as a delegate either in person or remotely.

If you need to speak with a minister, email cares@jeffersonunitarian.org or call 720-CHURCH9 (720-248-7249). To learn more about pastoral care at JUC, please visit our webpage.

CUUC Fundraising Concert: The Light We Bring

May 10 | Doors 6:30 pm | 6724 S Webster St. Littleton, CO

Please join us for a magical evening of music and community at Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church. Our talented staff will share their gifts as a love letter to our church and our Unitarian Universalist values. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served for donation.

Lay Ministry Training with Rev. Cindy Pincus

July - September | Zoom Info Session: June 8, 4 - 5 pm

Volunteers will be working with about 200 elders at Mountain Vista Senior Living. The program is appropriate for folks aged 16 and up. Robust onboarding and ongoing monthly trainings (hospice, social services, dementia/alzheimers, etc.) will be provided. Volunteers will have a chance to give direct care ministry to residents, participate in group spiritual activities like Bible Study and Worship, and receive one-on-one mentorship Rev. Pincus. At the end of the program, volunteers will have the opportunity to continue volunteering. Use this link for the info session on Sunday, June 8 at 4 pm.