UUCB

Opportunities Fair
2023-10-01 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Do you want to find a new way to connect and belong at UUCB? Come to the Opportunities Fair on the 1st of October at 12:15pm in the Sky Room at UUCB. 25 of our committees, ministries and affinity groups will be available to talk to you about what they do within the UUCB community. Find a new interest, a sense of belonging or leadership opportunity within the UUCB community. Heavy snacks will be provided. Sponsored by the Membership Connection Ministry.

A Community of Communities
2023-10-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
This congregation is one big community, but it’s also a collection of lots and lots of smaller communities. We explore what that looks and feels like, and what it means to take sustenance in being co-creators of this place.

(Updated Info!) Racial Justice Team Outing to New Black History Museum Exhibit
2023-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | UUCB Teen Room, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80303-2739, United States
Join the Racial Justice Ministry Team for the opening of a new exhibit: “Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History.” Meet Laura Coleman at 4:45 on Friday, September 29 at the church and we’ll go to the Museum of Boulder together! It’s a good idea to buy tickets in advance at https://museumofboulder.org/events/proclaiming-colorados-black-history-opening-night/.

Equinox Service
2023-09-24 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | 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.

Belonging and Connection Training and Conversation
2023-09-24 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Whether it’s new people just starting to explore UUCB, people returning after some gap years, or someone that you just don’t know too well yet, the Membership and Connection Team wants everyone to feel comfortable and empowered in reaching out. With over 30 different groups and teams, UUCB is a community of communities. Join membership coordinator Irene, Rev. David and the Membership and Connection Team as we talk about how to connect bravely, authentically and purposefully within and across these communities.
The Membership and Connection Team has been hard at work contemplating just what makes UUCB so welcoming, as well as how to support the congregation to continue to connect bravely as more people visit and explore UUCB. For this Belonging and Connection Training and Conversation, we are excited to share UUCB’s belonging and connection roadmap and to provide practical tips for congregants to enhance the experience of newcomers and UUCB veterans alike.

Senior Salon
2023-09-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-06 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.

Meet and Greet Happy Hour
2023-09-17 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Meet and Greet Happy Hour
At the home of Diane Curlette
530 Hartford Dr
Boulder, CO 80305
303-499-1030

Your Board Is Listening
2023-09-17 12:15 - 13:00, 2023-09-17 10:00 - 10:45, 2023-08-27 12:15 - 13:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Come chat with members of your Board of Trustees! Get updates about church matters, ask questions, and let us know what’s on your mind.

Religious Education Room Dedications
2023-09-17 12:00 - 12:30, 2023-09-17 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join Rev. David and Rachel Alba in dedicating our renovated RE Classroom, Nursery, and Teen Room after both the 9am and 11am services. These dedications will be short, but will allow all members of our community to celebrate these spaces and hold the intention that they be spaces of spiritual growth, cultivating deep friendships, joy, hope, faith, and play.

The Map is Not the Territory
2023-09-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-17 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We use many names to talk about “spiritual experience” — peak experience, a sense of aliveness, encounter with the holy, a feeling of the sacred, experiencing the world as it is, meeting God — but no names quite get at what that experience really is. The words we use to speak about it aren’t the same as what the experience is: our maps are not the territory.

UUCB Picture Day
2023-09-10 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The photo directory is a very important and helpful tool for UUCB people to be able to reach out and connect with one another. It’s time to update everyone’s photos! Please stop by the photo area at any time during the BBQ. We will take a few quick photographs, which will be added to your Breeze account. Photography will be led by Reed Bailey; you will be in good hands for your UUCB glamour shot. We’re looking forward to updating the directory, and to making sure that everyone has a photo that is clear and where your gorgeous faces are easily visible.
Aren’t able to make it on September 10th? No worries, membership coordinator Irene will reach out to find a time to take your photo at the next earliest opportunity.

All Church Barbecue Lunch (sponsored by UU Men's Group)
2023-09-10 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The UU Men’s Group is once more hosting our annual UU Homecoming BBQ on the West Patio. There will be burgers (veggie burgers too!), roasted corn, salads, and more! Please bring sides, salads, and desserts as you are able. If you would like to bring a side dish, please sign up on Sundays at the Welcome Table.
Have any questions? Please contact John Cuddington at john.cuddington@gmail.com or Michael King at michaelking.boulder@gmail.com.

Let the River Run: An Ingathering Service
2023-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
This Sunday we gather to kick off the church year with one all-ages service at 11:00, followed by our annual barbecue! Bring a bit of water from home or summer travels to share in our annual water ritual.

(Note: only one service at 11am!)

Circle Supper September Picnic
2023-09-09 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | UUCB Teen Room, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80303-2739, United States
Our annual Circle Supper September picnic will be held at Heil Valley Ranch, a public park just north of Boulder. Sharon Larocque and Dianne Ewing will host. All are invited, but please sign up at UUCB or with Dianne (dianne@ewingdev.com or 303-776-0227, land line). Directions to the park will be sent to those who sign up. You may want to come early and take a hike on one of the trails in the park. Bikes are welcome, but not dogs!
Despite the fire in the area a couple of years ago, the site next to the creek is lovely. There is a covered area with picnic tables and plenty of parking next to the picnic area. An outhouse is close by. Bring a dish to share with serving utensils, plus bring your own plate, flatware, cup, and napkin. Water, lemonade, and iced tea will be provided. Bring a picnic chair, if you can. All are welcome!

Friday Afternoon Books
2023-09-08 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The Friday Afternoon Books selection for September is “The Righteous Mind,” by Jonathan Haidt. We will also be discussing plans for our October meeting.

Women's Spirituality Circle: Labyrinth Walk
2023-09-06 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | UUCB Teen Room, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80303-2739, United States
We welcome all who identify as women to this month’s Women’s Spirituality Circle, a Labyrinth Walk at the Mountain View United Methodist Church, outside on the north side of the main triangle shaped building, at 355 Ponca Place, Boulder (about a mile south of UUCB near Frasier Meadows). We will check in with each other, learn a little about labyrinths, have an opportunity to walk it (if you choose to), and then share about our experience if you’d like. Begin gathering at 6:30, circle will begin at 6:45 (note earlier time because of sunset at 7:30) Please bring a chair if you can, and a snack to share. Plenty of street and lot parking. Call Debbie Davies 720-233-3922 for more information or if you have questions.

Exploring UUCB
2023-09-03 12:15 - 13:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Scott, our Community and Connection Manager, Rev. David and members of the congregation lead a monthly 45-minute introduction to Unitarian Universalism and the UU Church of Boulder. These are on the first Sunday of each month from 12:15-1:00pm in the Listening Room.

Where Do You Belong?
2023-09-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-03 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We will explore the experience of welcoming and how we grow into a sense of belonging in our spiritual and community life.

Community Night
2023-09-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join us for Community Nights on the first Friday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm. Bring food to share, and stop by UUCB for a potluck dinner and activities for all ages!
September’s Community Night will feature tie-dyeing fun in the new UUCB colors! Bring a plain white t-shirt, bandana or anything else you want to tie-dye. We’ll have the rest of the supplies, including some blank cloths here as well.
While we will not have designated childcare, the nursery will be open for children and their families to use.

Wine and Spirit
2023-08-31 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | UUCB Teen Room, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80303-2739, United States
Join us and bring a dish to share at a potluck affinity group for those in their 30s-40s-ish to discuss spirituality and UU themes. August’s theme: Happiness. Please be courteous and stay home if you feel sick.
Email ckwolf@gmail.com for address and parking information.

Feelin' the Spirit
2023-08-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-27 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
A look at the power of Spirit in Unitarian Universalism. What is it? How does it work? What does it mean in our “rational” faith?

Rev. Jen Simon (they/she) is the assistant minister at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden, CO, as well as cofounder of the Mountain Top BIPOC UU community.

Jen’s calling is to provide space for BIPOC UUs and their families to live into the fullness of their spiritual growth and expression, as well as to provide resources to our UU communities as they do the work of dismantling white supremacy within and without.
