UUCB

5:30pm Service - Election Day Centering
2024-11-05 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Feeling uncertain or unsettled on this election day? Rev. David, Rachel, and Dr. Emily host this half-hour service for solidarity in the midst of hope and uncertainty, followed by a 6:00 potluck and returns-watching.
Service is in person in the Sky Room. Feel free to stop by for just the service, just the potluck, or both!

11:00am Service - All Souls
2024-11-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
In our annual All Souls service, we honor and commemorate those in our lives and church family who have died. We join together in bittersweet memory and love as we reflect on the fleeting and precious gift of life. Bring a photo of a loved one you’ve lost to create an altar of memories. Rev. David preaching with music from the choir.

Our 11:00am service is held in person, and livestreamed on the UU Church of Boulder YouTube Channel here.

Exploring UUCB
2024-11-03 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Denver) | 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 in the Listening Room.

9:00am Service - All Souls
2024-11-03 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
In our annual All Souls service, we honor and commemorate those in our lives and church family who have died. We join together in bittersweet memory and love as we reflect on the fleeting and precious gift of life. Bring a photo of a loved one you’ve lost to create an altar of memories.

Our 9:00am service is held in person in the Sky Room, with religious education classes for PreK-5th graders, and nursery care for infants and toddlers — though all ages are always welcome at the whole service!

Fabulous Feasts and Fun: UUCB Annual Auction
2024-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The UUCB annual auction, Fabulous Feasts and Fun, is our church’s largest fundraising event. There are two parts to the auction. The Silent Auction is conducted online. The second part is a live auction and dinner on November 2nd in the Sky Room. Go to 2024 UUCB Auction (auctria.com) to register, donate, bid and buy dinner tickets. Tickets are $15pp for adults, $10 for children 6 -12. Complimentary child care will be provided. Contact the auction committee with questions or to volunteer at auctionuucb@gmail.com

November Community Night
2024-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The first Friday of every month, we host an all-ages potluck community night from 6:00-8:00. For the first hour, we eat and socialize, and in the second hour there’s a variety of different activities like tie-dye and sparklers; a campfire singalong and s’mores; or Christmas caroling in December. No signup needed, just bring some food to share and come on by! If you’d like to attend but don’t have time to cook, we’ve always got extra food and would love your presence.
For November’s Community Night, bring your instruments, chord charts, favorite lyrics that you know by heart and classic singalong songs that you would love to share! Festive indoor campfire experience with no fire.

11:00am Service - Finding Our Way to a New Way
2024-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Contemporary theologian Anna Blaedel wrote about having a dream from which she awoke saying “When we find our people, we find our way.” How does her dream invite Unitarian Universalists to shift their way of being together?
Guest preacher Rev. Wendy Williams has served as Senior Minister at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden. Wendy is passionate about Unitarian Universalism as a path for people who want to be awake and committed to act from love in a world both broken and beautiful. She shares the ministry with a talented staff and dynamic congregation where we nurture religious community in which we Deepen Spiritually, Connect Authentically, Serve Respectfully, and Love Radically.
Our 11:00am service is held in person, and livestreamed on the UU Church of Boulder YouTube Channel here.

Board Roundtable
2024-10-27 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Stop by our first Board Roundtable of the year! Board members will be there to share about their work this fall, to answer any questions you might have, and to hear your feedback.

9:00am Service - Finding Our Way to a New Way
2024-10-27 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Contemporary theologian Anna Blaedel wrote about having a dream from which she awoke saying “When we find our people, we find our way.” How does her dream invite Unitarian Universalists to shift their way of being together?
Guest preacher Rev. Wendy Williams has served as Senior Minister at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden. Wendy is passionate about Unitarian Universalism as a path for people who want to be awake and committed to act from love in a world both broken and beautiful. She shares the ministry with a talented staff and dynamic congregation where we nurture religious community in which we Deepen Spiritually, Connect Authentically, Serve Respectfully, and Love Radically.
Our 9:00am service is held in person in the Sky Room, with religious education classes for PreK-5th graders, and nursery care for infants and toddlers — though all ages are always welcome at the whole service.

All-Church Fall Cleanup Day!
2024-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Outdoors we’ll clean up the grounds and gardens, inside we’ll repaint the Listening Room!

Family Night Out: Halloween Tree Event!
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Based off of Ray Bradbury’s book, The Halloween Tree. This evening allows families to travel through time together to find their missing trick-or-treater friend, Pipkin and learn about various traditions that influence present-day Halloween.
Heavy snacks (think snack dinner) provided! Costumes highly encouraged.
Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cfj1kzTzApvTq2H_wATs62bstUlGj4iXOcoVIH4CGjs/edit

Front Range UU Young Adult Gathering
2024-10-24 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 for food, conversation, and connection. Bring a dish if you are able! We will be joining in community with other UU young adults from across the Front Range at Jefferson Unitarian Church.
Email Rachel Peterson rachel.peterson.5683@gmail.com
and/or Eric Kollwitz kollwitz.professional.solutions@gmail.com with questions.

Climate Action Ministry Team Meeting
2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The UUCB Climate Action Ministry (CAM) is focused on enacting justice by educating our members and the community on the impacts of climate change and its solutions, and by providing opportunities for our members and friends to act to solve it. Each year, we plan a cycle of activities which might include advocacy and direct action, education for the congregation and community, and tools to make tangible change.
We meet monthly, August – May, usually the fourth Wednesday of each month. All are welcome!
Contact rachel.peterson.5683@gmail.com to be put on our mailing list to receive meeting notices and/or to let us know that you are planning to attend an upcoming meeting so that you can be notified of last-minute schedule changes due to weather or otherwise.

Racial Justice Ministry Team Meeting
2024-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The Racial Justice Ministry Team works with other groups seeking racial justice. We plan and/or inform the UUCB congregation of opportunities to learn and grow or work for racial justice in our area. Please join us! For more information contact Laura Coleman at 901-319-7088 (text or call) or laura_coleman@yahoo.com.

Meet and Greet Happy Hour
2024-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Member’s Home
Come see Dianne Ewing’s new apartment with deck and adjoining patio in Boulder. Car pooling recommended! Bring a snack or beverage to share! Directions available at UUCB that day! Or call Dianne at 303-939-0526, her new land line.

UU Climate Justice Revival Advocacy Hour
2024-10-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
This fall, our congregation is joining over 300 UU churches across the U.S. to revive our commitment to climate justice. Please join us for this all-church and all-ages event!
All of us will learn new frameworks at the intersection of climate and justice and have the chance to weave together the threads that have always linked our deepest commitments. The UU Climate Revival will equip UU congregations to enter into a new era of climate action—one that intentionally and faithfully breaks down silos and cultivates relationships that lead to flourishing collaborations that transform our congregations through climate justice. See more details at the UU Climate Justice Revival https://www.uuclimatejustice.org/ .
Program:

Multigenerational Celebration at each Worship Service, followed by an
Advocacy Hour with UU the Vote, UUs for Social Justice, UU Service Committee
Youth Evening: 6th – 12th Grade, using UU Climate Justice Revival curricular materials: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Please join us for this transformative event!

11:00am Service – UU Climate Justice Revival: From an Extractive Age to a New Era
2024-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
This weekend we join hundreds of congregations in a revival that builds on decades of faithful and visionary UU climate and environmental leadership. Together, we can move past systems and cultures of extraction to usher in a new era with love and justice at the center of our climate actions.

9:00am Service – UU Climate Justice Revival: From an Extractive Age to a New Era
2024-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder

UU Climate Justice Revival Workshop
2024-10-19 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
This fall, our congregation is joining over 300 UU churches across the U.S. to revive our commitment to climate justice. Please join us for this all-church and all-ages event!
All of us will learn new frameworks at the intersection of climate and justice and have the chance to weave together the threads that have always linked our deepest commitments. The UU Climate Revival will equip UU congregations to enter into a new era of climate action—one that intentionally and faithfully breaks down silos and cultivates relationships that lead to flourishing collaborations that transform our congregations through climate justice. See more details at the UU Climate Justice Revival https://www.uuclimatejustice.org/ .
Program:

Revival Activities for Pre-K and Elementary students using UU Climate Justice Revival curricular materials: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Facilitated Dialogue for Adults: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Sky Room)

Collective Visioning
Making Connections
Building Capacity
Nourishing Relationships
Charting a Course

Space is limited for the Saturday program, so please pre-register: http://tiny.cc/UUCBCJR2024

Young Adult Group Meetup
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | UUCB Teen Room, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80303-2739, United States
Young adults (ages 18-35-ish) – join us for a potluck and bring a dish if you are able! Email rachel.peterson.5683@gmail.com for the address and/or to get looped in to the young adult group communications for more opportunities to connect!

Single Women Aging with Grace (SWAG)
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We will meet in the Earth Room. Our discussion topic will be the meaning of pets and other animals in our lives.

Senior Salon
2024-10-16 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.

UUCB Opportunities Fair
2024-10-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 (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.

11:00am Service - What is Worship?
2024-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We all bring different understandings and practices of worship to Sunday morning services. In this lay-led service, members of our community will share service elements that have particular meaning for them, inviting all of us to reflect on what’s going on when we gather to worship.

9:00am Service - What is Worship?
2024-10-13 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder

Circle Supper
2024-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Member’s Home
Diana and Michael King invite us to their new home in Broomfield for our October Circle Supper. It will be strictly pot luck. Just bring a large dish to share. Sign up at UUCB or with Diana King, dianaking.boulder@gmail.com. Their address and directions will be sent to those who sign up. The Kings are long time UUs. Michael is a scientist, and Diana is now a storyteller and involved in the Building Design Team.

Millenial-ish Potluck
2024-10-12 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We invite folks in their 30s and 40s to join us for a potluck, food, conversation, and connection among people in this stage of life. Bring a low-effort dish to share, or just bring yourself. Family friendly, childcare provided. We’ll enjoy food and connection together and then build a covenant – an agreement about how we want to be together – for this group. The covenant will serve as a foundation for this affinity group as we go forward with what will hopefully be monthly events.

Food Drive and Fundraiser for Harvest of Hope Pantry
2024-10-12 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | UUCB Teen Room, 5001 Pennsylvania Avenue, Boulder, CO, 80303-2739, United States
Harvest of Hope Pantry is a non-profit serving Boulder families and individuals in need of food assistance. It is the only food pantry in Boulder that serves everyone who comes to the door. Nicole deLorimier and Nick Hartman are co- hosting an event to help collect essential items and financial donations.
What? Food drive and social gathering with non-alcoholic beverages and hors d’oeuvres
When? Saturday, October 12s
Time? 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where? 510 Mohawk Drive, Boulder, in the clubhouse of Meadows on the Parkway Clubhouse
Please E-mail: nicoluna975@gmail.com to register. Limited to 24 guests
Please bring food items and/or personal items as your contribution. A list of most needed supplies will be sent out to respondees before the event. Alternatively, you’ll have the opportunity to make a financial contribution with cash, check, or digitally via QR code.
