May 21st, 3:30 pm
Navigating Adulthood
Speakers: Dianne McRae, Jill Forney
Celebrate our amazing group of young adults and learn more about the Navigating Adulthood program. Participants will discuss the basic goals of the program, the activities they have engaged in to explore those goals, and their experience of the program. Join us for pizza and a conversation after the service.
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Musical Guests
The Mitguards Chris and Deb Mitguard have been playing music throughout the West for over 20 years. Known for their wicked banter, tight harmonies, and carefully crafted compositions, The Mitguards’ original songs span a myriad of styles. Says Bill Reed of the Colorado Springs Gazette, “In his (Chris’) songwriting, Mitguard resists the urge to turn roots music into a reach for some mythical, idyllic past, and goes for a more relevant and immediate impact.” Chris’s fluid guitar is complemented by Deb’s unique and charming mandolin and accordion. The Mitguards are constantly expanding and stretching their musical repertoire, striving to balance familiar favorites with fresh, new material.
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Join us In-Person
at The Unity Campus
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Join us Online
Meeting ID: 7192601080, Password: 25Years! (Password is case sensitive)
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May Donate the Plate
Donate the plate on May 21st will be to raise money to provide notebooks for the Westside Cares backpack project. Also please bring food for our homeless neighbors.
The food can be put in 2 crates marked for Westside Cares by the welcome table.
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Come explore stories from the bible and general mythology while we build with bricks!
We are building with LEGO and learning more from the Hebrew and Christian Bibles this year and some great mythology stories from around the world. Explore how these Biblical themes overlap our UU values.
RE LEGO Class dates are as follows:
We'll meet at 3:30 pm in the Unity Fellowship Hall.
May 21 - Final Class
Important - Save these dates!
Saturday, June 3 - Ice Cream Social & Game Night- Auction Event Hosted by FF
June 4 - Worship Service/End of School Celebration - All Youth Required to Attend
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Young Adult & Adult Programs |
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Navigating Adulthood
Attention: Young & Young-ish Adults
(ages 18 – 39)
• Build Community
• Support & Encourage
• Practice Wellness
• Have Fun
FREE, open to members, friends, and new friends are always welcome! NavAd meets at 5:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. For more info: call 719-510-6981.
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In-Person Friday Fun @ 5
May 19th, 5 pm - 7 pm
The Public House at The Alexander, 3104 North Nevada Ave.
Join us for some Friday night fun at The Public House Pub & Grill. Located in the historic Alexander building, built in 1928, The Public House features elevated pub food, 30 brews on tap, plus wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Happy hour prices are from 3- 6 pm. On the 3rd Friday of each month, the Friday Fun @ Five gang gathers at a different venue in town to share fun and fellowship at the end of the work week. We hope you can join us – ALL ARE WELCOME! Questions? Contact [email protected].
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Coffee with Rev. Teri via Zoom
Need a listening ear? Facing a tough decision? In a life transition? Is your heart heavy? Is there joy to celebrate? Rev. Teri is available for one on one pastoral support, as well as getting acquainted. Please email her at [email protected] to arrange a meeting.
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Successful Plastic Collection Drive |
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Jean Muller would like to thank all of you who contributed plastic during February, March and April.
The total we collected during that time was almost 25 lbs. Because of your and others’ efforts, the local chapter of American Association of University Women (AAUW) is on track to collect 500 lbs. by the end of May and will therefore be able to have a TREX bench donated to Concrete Couch this fall. Yay!
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Colorado UUs for Racial Justice - Pride Parade - June 2023!!
Sign-up is now open to join us for Pride!
Please join Colorado UUs for Racial Justice to march with our LGBTQIA+ siblings this Pride season.
We are excited to be resuming this longstanding tradition among local UU congregations this summer.
We will be participating in both the Denver and Colorado Springs Pride parades this year, and we would love to have you come walk with us in either or BOTH!!
This event is fun and very family-friendly. If you’re interested in joining us, please sign up here, as this will help us to know how many to expect!
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Saturday, May 20, 1 pm-4 pm - UURJ Pre-pride float with floats!
Wear your trans pride tie-dyed t-shirts, and come join us as we decorate our float for Colorado Springs and Denver pride parades! (If you didn't get a chance to make a t-shirt on May 6, bring a plain white cotton T along.) Also, there will be root beer floats!
The float will be used so that our siblings with mobility issues can be in the June Pride parades with us, and it will also include a band! We will attempt to design portable decorations so that the float can be used for both parades. Also, there could possibly be a 2nd session on June 3 if more time is necessary.
The event will be at 1 pm in Castle Rock, at the Miller Activity Complex (1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80109)! Use the flyer QR code or register here to let us know you're coming!
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Other ways to Support HPCUU |
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Text To Give
Now, not only can you give with a credit card, but we also offer VANCO "Text to Give." It's easy! Just text your donation amount to
844-252-5506
If it is your first donation, you will receive a text with a link to complete your information. After this initial enrollment, the Vanco system will store your information so that any donation, offering, or payment amount that you text after that will automatically process.
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King Soopers Loyalty Program
If you'd like to join the King Soopers Community Rewards program and
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Heather Southard, Faith Formation Coordinator
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Karen Holton, Bookkeeper
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Mary Shaw, Communications Contractor
Please submit eBlast content/photos by Tuesday at 10 am. The deadline to submit content for the monthly newsletter is the 22nd of each month.
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CURRENT HPCUU MASK POLICY
Masks will no longer be required while gathering in the sanctuary for Sunday service. HPCUU encourages members to follow current CDC recommendations that people with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. We are not checking for proof of vaccination.
We also urge the following recommended Covid safety practices:
- Ventilating our space as much as possible/practical
- Preserving socially distanced seating in the sanctuary during the service
- Providing and inviting the use of masks for anyone who wants one
As always, we encourage our members and visitors to make the best decision for themselves based on their own health conditions and current data. Our congregation will make everyone feel welcomed and respected at church – including those who
choose to wear a mask and socially distance themselves.
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High Plains Church Unitarian Universalist
1945 Mesa Road | Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 719-260-1080
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