November 20 - 26, 2024

4th/5th OWL (Our Whole Lives)

Begins Sunday, January 5 // 9:00 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. 

Grief Sharing Group

Tuesdays from November 26 - December 17 // 3 - 4:30 pm // This time of year can heighten grief. Each person's experience of loss is unique, but need not be faced alone. If you are experiencing grief, please join Rev. Wendy for a sacred sharing circle. Sign Up

Thanksgiving Dinner at JUC

There will be a potluck dinner at JUC on Thanksgiving at 4 pm (Thursday, November 28)! Bring a side dish and hosts will provide turkey. Sign Up

28th Annual Craft Faire Volunteers Needed

The JUC Craft Faire is on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7! Help us make our 28th Anniversary a success. We're looking for 60 volunteers to keep things running smoothly, from setting up tables to running check out to baking cookies for the bake sale. 

Spiritual Practice: Centering Prayer

Tuesday, December 3 // 6:30 - 8 pm // JUCers are invited to learn about and engage in a spiritual practice that might be new to them or to which they want to commit at a deeper level. December’s class will focus on the spiritual practice of Centering Prayer and will be led by our Intern Minister, Michael DeSantis. Centering prayer is a great tool for staying grounded amidst the myriad stresses of our world and busyness of the holiday season! Sign Up

Thursday, November 21

• 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
• Drumming Circle // NEW TIME! 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

Saturday, November 23

• Memorial Service: Anneliese Weston // 11 am // Celebrate Anneliese's life with family and friends. Watch Link
• Memorial Service: Margaret Bakker // 3:30 pm // Celebrate Margaret's life with family and friends. Watch Link
• Union of Unitarian Universalist Gamers // 5 - 9 pm // chapel // This group uses the medium of tabletop roleplaying games (Dungeons and Dragons) to foster a space where people can build community, exercise creativity, and celebrate their unique voice. No prior roleplaying game experience is necessary and feel free to drop in and out as you see fit. Contact: Zack Schreiner

Sunday, November 24

• 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 HomelessMinistry. Volunteers are always needed to prepare food and staff the table. Sign Up
• 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

Tuesday, November 26

• Going Deeper on Climate Change (three consecutive Tuesdays) // 7- 9pm // The Green Task Force is hosting three documentaries followed by conversations exploring the climate crisis, how we got there, and what solutions are possible. It is crucial to attend all three sessions: This program was designed by “The Week." Questions? Martin Voelker, Natalia Ekberg. Sign Up

Sunday, December 1

• Memorial Service: Daniel von Burske // 2:30 pm // Celebrate Daniel's life with family and friends. Watch Link
• 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 2

• Women's Group // 6 - 7:30 pm // Be a part of the Women's Group at JUC, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community, support one another, and embrace the values of Unitarian Universalism. This inclusive space welcomes individuals to socialize, share experiences, and pursue personal growth while celebrating our diverse identities and perspectives. Bring a snack to share as we nourish both our bodies and our spirits. We look forward to connecting with you! Sign Up

Friday, December 6

• 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
• First Friday Open Mic // 6 pm dinner, 7pm show (performers arrive by 6:50 pm) // sanctuary // First Friday Open Mic is for singers, dancers, instrumentalists, comics, poets, and storytellers of all skill levels are welcome. Kid performances are encouraged. Please sign up to attend the community pizza dinner ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) so we know how much food to provide. During the show, wine, beer and soda are available for a modest donation, and there’s always chocolate! Sign Up

Saturday, December 7

• Creative Writers Circle // 10 am - 12 pm // M1/2 (patio in good weather) // Whether you're beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to 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, we can't wait to get to know you! Sign Up Link Contact: Sharon Groten

Sunday, December 8

• 16th Annual I Heart Xmas // 6:30 pm // Six acts and lots of singalongs to get everyone in the holiday spirit. It’s also a fundraiser for the Guatemala Scholarship Program. Donations welcome!

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