UUCB

Adult Religious Education: Mediation in Practice
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
UUCBer Cait McQuade began learning insight meditation soon after she moved to Boulder 13 years ago. Curious about how someone integrates spiritual practice into their life? This isn’t a meditation class (though you may meditate a little!), it’s a chance to find out how someone experiences meditation. Through presentation, discussion and q&a, Cait shares how meditation changes her life.

Women's Friday Afternoon Books
2025-09-12 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Our September book is “The Glass Maker” by Tracy Chevalier. Join us for a lively discussion in the Emerson Room. All who identify as women are welcome.

Millennial-ish Potluck
2025-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Folks in their 30s & 40s gather at UUCB for a potluck dinner, conversation, and connection. Family- friendly, with childcare for kids under 5. Bring a dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share as you are able.

Circle Supper
2025-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Member’s Home
Engage in connection and good conversation around a shared potluck meal at a member’s home. Sign up at UUCB on the counter or contact diane.ewing@gmail.com for details. Address and directions will be sent to those who sign up. Bring a dish to share using local Colorado food as much as possible.

9:00am Sunday Service: We're All Wondering
2025-09-14 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Rev. David speaks on the idea that across our different theologies and different understandings of the universe, we all feel the shared human experience of wonder, awe, and encounter with mystery.

Adult Religious Education: Death Doula Diane Hullet
2025-09-14 10:15 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Death doula Diane Hullet gives a preview of her 5-week course: Best Three Months: Practical Tools for the End of Life. Emerson Room.

11:00am Sunday Service: We're All Wondering
2025-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder

A Celebration of Andrea Gibson's Poetry
2025-09-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Poetry lovers are invited to a reading and discussion of the poetry of Andrea Gibson, (they, them) poet, activist, and queer advocate who recently died of cancer at the age of 49.
Their poetry focused on gender norms, politics, social justice, LGBTQ topics, life, and mortality. Gibson was appointed as the Poet Laureate of Colorado in 2023 by Governor Polis.
Much of their work can be found online. Be prepared to join in the discussion, listen to them recite on video, and if you want, participate by reading some of their own words. Please let Karen Morgan know what you would like to read so we don’t have duplication.
Diana Maiden will provide her homemade pie for this solemn and enlightening event.

Racial Justice Group
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Events, action, and education on effective work for racial justice. Meets in the Emerson Room at 6:00pm.
The Racial Justice Team meets monthly on the 3rd Monday in person and on Zoom. For Zoom link information or to be added to
our Allies Update, please email membersship@uuchurchofboulder.org.

Defending Democracy Team: One Million Rising Resistance Gathering
2025-09-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
A lively discussion addressing the real time threat America is facing as we quickly shift away from democracy toward authoritarianism. Learn ways we as individuals and our local community can take action through non-cooperation techniques.
As a follow up to our participation in No Kings Day and the Louisville Labor Day Parade, we want to invite you to join us for a two-session (9/16 and 10/8) One Million Rising Resistance Gathering. Through a facilitated process, we will participate in a lively discussion addressing the real-time threat America is facing as we quickly shift away from our democratic values and into an authoritarian regime. We will talk through ways we as individuals and our local community can take action and help stop this through non-cooperation techniques.

Senior Salon
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Offsite/Zoom
Senior Salon is an open discussion group for seniors. We meet “in-person” in the Sunshine Canyon Room, at Fraiser Meadows Retirement Center (350 Ponca Place, Boulder) on the second Wednesday of each month; from 10:00 – 12:00 am.

There is no lower-age attendance criteria; members simply self-select. Existing members declare that “The purpose and mission of the UUCB Senior Salon is to openly, respectfully and lovingly share among ourselves, relevant stories, and information about facing and thriving in the later stages of life.”
Senior Salon also meets (via Zoom) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. from 10:00 – 11:00 am. (See the most recent Messenger for the link) It is very informal, with a chalice lighting and reading thrown in, just to remind us we are UUs.
Contact seniorsalon@uuchurchofboulder.org for more information, or to get involved.

Single Women Aging Gracefully (SWAG)
2025-09-17 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join us for support and connection around a relevant monthly topic. Meets in the Earth Room.

Adult Religious Education: Monthly Practical Spirituality Group
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
UUCBer Paula Staffelt leads this monthly open conversations and discussion to get at the “what?” the “so what?” and the “now what?” of our spiritual lives. All are welcome to join in reflecting together – bring what’s present, exciting, or baffling in your spiritual life right now.

Landscape Garden Workdays
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver)
Join us in the front garden to help keep UUCB looking beautiful. Bring your own work gloves and garden tools.

9:00am Sunday Service: Co-Creating Community
2025-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Rev. David speaks on co-creating community and we honor those who do just that by lending their time and talents to UUCB.

11:00am Sunday Service: Co-Creating Community
2025-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder

Opportunities Fair
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Curious about different groups and teams at UUCB and how to get involved? Join us for an Opportunities Fair during coffee hour following both the 9:00am and 11:00am services. UUCB’s groups and teams will each have an info table and sign-up sheets.

Equinox Ritual & Potluck
2025-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
At the balance-point between dark and day, we gather to bear witness to the sacred cycle of the year and ground ourselves in this all-ages, earth-centered service. Bring a branch of fall leaves, or fresh fall flowers, homemade bread, or harvest from your garden to help build our altar. Enjoy a potluck meal and Equinox-themed activities after the service. Bring a dish as you are able.

Middle & High School Youth Group at Equinox Service
2025-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We’ll gather from 5-5:30 in the Teen Room for check-ins, then join the Equinox service and potluck dinner in the Sky Room. There will be Equinox-related crafts and activities after the service.

Young Adults Group
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | UUCB Teen Room, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80303-2739, United States
Young adults (ages 18-35-ish) – join us at UUCB for a potluck and bring a dish if you are able! Email rachel.peterson.5683@gmail.com to get looped into the young adult group communications for more opportunities to connect!

Men's Group Monthly Breakfast
2025-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Offsite/Zoom
Join the Men’s Group at The Buff (2600 Canyon) for breakfast at 9am. For an introduction to the group, please email membership@uuchurchofboulder.org

Climate Action Ministry Monthly Meeting
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join us to plan actions and programming for solving our climate crisis. With questions, email sasecord3@gmail.com

Youth Group: Back to Religious Education Night
2025-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Caregivers and parents of infants, children, and teens enjoy dinner and learn about the upcoming year in Religious Education at UUCB. Please RSVP to dre@uuchurchofboulder.org by 9/22.

9:00am Sunday Service: Lay-Leaders on Cultivating Compassion
2025-09-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Today’s services have been planned with care by our Lay-led Services Team around the topic of cultivation compassion.

UUCB Board Roundtable
2025-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Dear Members and Friends,
Your UUCB Board works to keep the lines of communication open. We post monthly updates of Board meetings in the UUCB Messenger emails. Approved Board minutes are available at the UU Church of Boulder website via Quick Links, Member Documents and are posted on the church bulletin board.
Continuing from last year, we’re hosting Board Round Tables and you’re invited to join us on September 28th at 10am in the Emerson Room. Please drop in!
What to expect: a typical Board round table runs from 10-10:45am on select Sundays. We’ll offer Zoom access if requested and hope this timeframe will accommodate both 9am and 11am service attendees as well as those who watch the service remotely.
We will start with a Chalice Lighting, a brief review of respectful relationships and a short update from the Board. The rest of the Roundtable will be for your questions, ideas and comments. At the Roundtable, we typically will have one of the Board Executive Committee present (ie Past, Current or Incoming President) plus 2 of our Board trustees.
We’re showing the suggested dates below, which may occasionally change to accommodate other post-service activities. We are excited about connecting with you and hope you’ll make time to participate and offer your input.
In faith, the UUCB Board
President Robin Miller
Incoming President Whitney Wheeless
Past President Cathy Edwards
Trustee Kaitlin Abbitt
Trustee Rachel Peterson
Trustee Joe Polman
Trustee Pat Walters
Board Roundtable Dates
9/28/25
11/16/25
1/25/26
2/22/26
3/22/26
5/24/26

Coffee Hour Photo Booth
2025-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We are updating our directory. Please stop by our photo booth during coffee hour to review your directory contact information and have an updated photo taken.

11:00am Sunday Service: Lay-Leaders on Cultivating Compassion
2025-09-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Today’s services have been planned with care by our Lay-led Services Team around the topic of cultivating compassion.

LGBTQIA+ Connection Meeting
2025-09-28 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join members, newcomers, and allies for connection and relevant discussion topics.
