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SERVICE TITLE: A Legacy Coda
WORSHIP LEADER: Rev. Eric Banner
WORSHIP ASSOCIATE: Joan Wise-Skutt
MUSIC TEAM: First Universalist Singers
COMPASSION IN ACTION OFFERING
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A digital Order of Service is available on the back of your chair in the sanctuary.
Scan the QR-Code with your phone camera to view it.
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There will be no Virtual Coffee Hour today.
We will be holding a Spring Congregational Meeting on
Sunday, May 21st at 11:30 a.m. following service.
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Since 2006, SAME Café has been creating community through healthy food access by providing delicious meals in a dignified manner to everyone who walks through the door. SAME Café Denver has no set prices and no set menus. Guests order from a daily selection of mostly local, organic food and then choose to participate in the community in exchange for the meal by: volunteering time, giving produce, or donating money. Our philosophy is that everyone, regardless of economic status, deserves the chance to eat healthy food while being treated with dignity. Visit soallmayeat.org for more information. | |
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First Universalist Church
4101 E Hampden Ave
Denver, CO 80222
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As we approach our annual spring congregational meeting this Sunday, following the service, I am also well into the last weeks of the class on church governance (or polity) that I teach at Iliff seminary from time to time. It would be easy to take for granted that we are part of a church that is built on the bedrock assumption that only the members of a local church can make decisions about that church, save for the fact that there are so few examples of such a democratic faith in the world. We have no bishops or presbyteries to tell us what to do, what officers to elect, how to spend our money, or what ministers ought to be sent to lead. We make those decisions on our own.
The first reading in my class is from a book by Conrad Wright, and he opens the book this way –
“Congregational polity is so much taken for granted by Unitarian Universalists that they tend to overlook its importance, particularly its importance as one of the key elements in the consensus that holds the denomination together. When Unitarian Universalists identify the set of values they hold in common, they resort to high-level abstractions like freedom, reason, and tolerance. Yet the meaning of freedom and tolerance is revealed more clearly by the way people behave than by the generalizations they utter.”
Though I am relatively new to First Universalist, I have spent much time this past year getting to know our history, and if there is anything that is clear from the many twists and turns, it is that we are here today because members of this church kept showing up, again and again, to consider together the things of greatest importance in our church, in our public witness, in our programs, and so much more. This Sunday we’ll be sharing a piece from our history in service, a part that asks us what to do when legacies aren’t all clean and tidy, and then we’ll be building the future by gathering together to elect our officers, approve our budget, and lay the groundwork for the year to come. I hope to see you all, that we might live out the meaning of freedom and faith, together,
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Rev. Eric
Senior Minister
First Universalist Church of Denver
he/him/his
reveric@firstuniversalist.org
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR PETE PETERSON | |
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SATURDAY, MAY 20th AT 4:00 PM
AT FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DENVER
RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
YOU CAN ALSO JOIN US VIRTUALLY
AT LINK BELOW:
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READERS' THEATER
A Night at the Theater
Saturday, May 20th, 5:30 p.m.
This is no attempt at serious theater, but just a chance for a few folks each month to select a play and to do a bit of reading. The "presentation" is usually without rehearsal, with "casting." Selections made by dinner time. Readers' Theater is one of the longest-standing groups in our congregation, going back some decades.
We meet the third Saturday of the month in the basement in Colvin Commons. Join in the fun with an evening of appetizers, and conversations about plays, movies, music, and books. A potluck dinner follows. After dinner, there is a short play or reading. There is usually a discussion about the themes of the play and what connections might have been made with characters or situations.
This meeting will feature "A Night at the Theater”: Readers’ Theater by all local writers. If you plan on attending Pete Peterson memorial service at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Readers' Theater will follow. Pete and Mary were long-time RT members, so many of us will be at the service and head to the Theater group directly after.
To be added to our mailing list, please contact Jackson Turnacliff.
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Touchstone Tuesday Dinner
Tuesday, May 23rd, 5:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Center
The May 23rd Touchstone Tuesday dinner will be hosted by the Committee on Shared Ministry together with the Healthy Congregations Committee. We invite you to come help us celebrate the different ways that people contribute in our congregation and be inspired to learn how you might increase your relationship. Come break bread with us! This is an opportunity for fellowship and information sharing.
The Committee on Shared Ministry is elected by, and reports to the Congregation and is responsible for helping to witness, assess, and support the overall spiritual health and wellbeing of the congregation. CoSM has a commitment to the congregation's vision, mission and ministry above all other agendas. It is a partnership across the church—minister and members. CoSM as it is affectionately known, collaborates with the Healthy Congregation Committee.
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Bridge and Brunch
Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This social event from the Annual Auction still has space for more players! Three tables of friendly Bridge (12 players) at the home of the Duncan-Roitmans. $25 per person. Contact Carole Duncan for more details.
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Membership Pathways Class
Sunday, June 4th, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We are excited to announce our next Pathways to Membership Class! Join us on June 4th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Come learn more about Unitarian Universalism, First Universalist and what it means to become a member.
Lunch will be provided, and we will have childcare available for those that need it! If you are interested in coming, please register at the link below:
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Looking forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions, email Natalie Bostow.
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First Universalist FUUN Camp
EXPLORE, CREATE, & PLAY!
June 12th - 16th (All Ages K-12!)
First Universalist FUUN Summer Day Camp is here and Registration is now available. We are planning an amazing week this summer and have invited other families from more UU churches in the Denver Area! Register today as a camper, a counselor or a staff member! We would love to have you in any shape or form.
Open to grades K - 12! Sign-up your kids for a week of fun for all ages! Click "Camper Sign-up" to register your kids, or "Adult Volunteer Sign-up" to be a counselor and/or help with activities the week of camp.
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Sage Singers Concert
Sunday, June 18th, 3:00 p.m. at First Universalist Church
“The Sage Singers is a 501(c)3 non profit chorus dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ and allied elders opportunities for quality artistic expression. Our mission is to celebrate the lives of LGBTQ elders through story and song, to create a safe and supportive community for LGBTQ elders, and to serve and engage the general public by sharing our music.”
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Are You New Here?
Visit the New Visitor Table in Friendship Hall to ask any questions you may have! Folks can also get in touch with our Membership Coordinator, Natalie Bostow, with questions about membership.
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FFRE is Looking for New Members!
The FFRE committee helps to make decisions for the social events, and programming functions for our Religious Education Department. You would work with our RE Staff to help build fun programming events, and be an integral part of our community! Contact Naomi Blackwood for more information.
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First Universalist Singers
Do you enjoy singing? Have you ever considered joining the choir? Our rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. Please contact Acting Music Director Sarah Libert for more information.
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DHS Spring Hygiene Drive
Sunday, April 16th - Sunday, May 21st
Please bring items for Denver Human Services (DHS) Spring Hygiene Drive! First Universalist is participating in DHS Spring Hygiene drive again this year. Every May, DHS collects personal hygiene items that it then distributes to needy individuals in Denver. Collection baskets will be available at First Universalist from April 16th to May 21st. Donations may be dropped off in the marked collection bins in the foyer.
DROP OFF HOURS 4/16 - 5/21
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 9: 00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays | 9: 00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sundays | 9: 00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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