UUCB

UU Defending Democracy Team
2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Offsite/Zoom
Learn tools to fight authoritarianism from One Million Rising. We meet Tuesdays at 4:00pm via this Zoom link.

Senior Salon
2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-19 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.

Men's Group Monthly Meeting
2025-11-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Member’s Home
Potluck dinner & conversation at a member’s home. For more information, please email membership@uuchurchofboulder.org.

Women's Spirituality Circle
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We will celebrate El Dia de los Muertos on Nov. 5th. Bring a photo of a dearly departed person (or pet). Social time at 6:30, circle begins at 7:00 and finishes around 8:30.

Finding Yourself at UUCB
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Ready to find your next steps for connection and growth and UUCB? Grab a plate from our community night potluck and join Rev. David, Staff and other newcomers for dinner and Finding Yourself at UUCB in the Emerson Room.

Community Night: Game Night for all ages +Finding Yourself at UUCB Newcomer Program
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Gather for an evening of board games, card games, and word games for all ages! Bring a favorite game, or try your hand at one of the many at UUCB. Bring a potluck dish to share.
New to UUCB and want to learn what it means to be a part of this community? From 6:30-8:00 Rachel and Rev. David hold a Finding Yourself at UUCB class for folks interested in diving deeper into the congregation, so grab a plate a 6 and mingle before joining us in the Emerson Room. RSVP to membership@uuchurchofboulder.org and note any dietary restrictions.

Millennial-ish Potluck
2025-11-08 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.

9:00am Sunday Service: Music Sunday. Show up, Say yes, Together
2025-11-09 09:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Many of us feel called to action and engagement and it’s hard to hold our spiritual center when the world and the news cycle continue to shock and rattle us. This service uses song to help us remember to take action from our most spiritually grounded place. Singing in community will give us a visceral reminder that we are not alone. Dr. Emily Koriath and Tad Koriath will lead the choir with special music.

Musician's Circle Meeting
2025-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Looking for a group of musicians to play with once a month? Join us for this introductory meeting to explore what a Musician’s Circle Group at UUCB might look like. If you are interested in joining this group but can’t attend, please email Scott at membership@uuchurchofboulder.org to get connected to the group.

11:00am Sunday Service: Music Sunday. Show up, Say yes, Together
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder

Special Congregational Meeting to Authorize Building Expansion
2025-11-09 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The UUCB Board is calling a special congregational meeting at 12:30 on November 9, 2025 to authorize the Board and Building Expansion Team to carry out a capital campaign to raise funds to expand and renovate our building to better live out our mission. Per our bylaws, only those who have been a formal member for 60 days prior to a meeting may vote, though all are warmly welcome.

Women's Friday Afternoon Books
2025-11-14 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
All who identify as women join us for a monthly book discussion in the Emerson Room.
Upcoming 2025 Book Selections:
October: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
November: “Women Rowing North” by Mary Pipher
December: “The Daughters of Yalta” by Catherine Grace Katz
January: “The Power of No” by Sunita Sun

UUCB Field Trip to Bee Hugger Farm
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Offsite/Zoom
Our members LJ Werner and Scott Schrobilgen have invited us to enjoy their farm for a morning. We’ll get to learn about farming and bee keeping. We’ll even have a chance to feed the animals. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after exploring. RSVP here.

Community Singing with Singer Songwriter Lea Morris
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join us for an afternoon of group music making with singer-songwriter and joybringer Lea Morris. Lea travels the world sharing songs and connecting communities through her infectious melodies and luminous spirit.
This is a free event! We ask participants to register with the QR code
so we can save you a seat! No musical experience required. Earth Room

9:00am Sunday Service: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
2025-11-16 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
On the 200th anniversary of her birth the work of Unitarian abolitionist, suffragist, poet, activist, and writer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper still urges us forward to build the country we dream of. Rev. David speaking; Laurel Seppala-Etra, worship leader.

UUCB Board Roundtable
2025-11-16 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

UUCB Church Works Fair
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Learn how to get involved with the groups and teams like Archives, A/V, Leadership Development, and Safe Congregations that power UUCB. EAch group will have an information table so you can learn what goes on behind the scenes to keep this dynamic place humming. Sky Room

11:00am Sunday Service: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder

LGBTQIA+ Connection Meeting
2025-11-16 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join members, newcomers, and allies for connection and relevant discussion topics.

Middle and High School Youth Groups Meeting
2025-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join other youth for dinner, ritual, and connection. In November, we’ll be talking about All Soul’s Day and Gratitude. Teen Room

Middle and High School Youth Groups Meeting
2025-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join other youth for dinner, ritual, and connection. Teen Room

Racial Justice Group Monthly Meeting
2025-11-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Events, action, and education on effective work for racial justice. Emerson Room and on Zoom via this link.

Young Adult Group: Friendsgiving Potluck
2025-11-17 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Offsite/Zoom
Join us for a Friendsgiving Potluck at a member’s home. Bring a dish–traditional or not– to share as you are able. Please email membership@uuchurchofboulder.org to RSVP and for location information.

Men's Group Monthly Breakfast
2025-11-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Offsite/Zoom
Meet up with members of the Men’s Group for breakfast at The Buff, 2600 Canyon. Contact membership@uuchurchofboulder.org for more information or to be added to the Men’s Group Email list.

LGBTQIA+ Connection: Drag Queen Magic!
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Offsite/Zoom
Drag Queen Letta Celebrate just wants to live her life lip-syncing Lady Gaga, but when a strange woman asks for help after losing everything, Letta finds herself desperate to save her or be doomed to repeat the same day over and over. Join members and friends of the LGBTQIA+ Connection for an entertaining evening at eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce Street in Boulder. Purchase tickets here.

Adult Religious Education: Psychedelics & Spiritual Experience
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
UUCB affiliated community minister Rev. Jeremy Nickel will present and lead conversation around safe, sacred, and legal psychedelic use in Colorado. What is the role of the church and people of faith and conscience in the psychedelic movement?

Rev. Jeremy Nickel finishes certification as a Natural Medicine Facilitator in Colorado this fall, and is in process as a Psychedelic- Assisted Therapist.

Single Women Aging Gracefully (SWAG) Meeting
2025-11-19 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Join us at SWAG meetings for support, connection, and discussion around relevant topics. Contact membership@uuchurchofboulder.org for more information and to be added to the mailing list. In the Emerson Room
