UUCB

Single Women Aging with Grace (SWAG)
2024-11-20 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We will meet in the Earth Room. We’re going to be sharing “how we got here” both to Boulder and to this stage of our life. The Nov meeting will center on the first third of our lives – from birth to about age 21.

Senior Salon
2024-11-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-06 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.

Racial Justice Ministry Team Meeting
2024-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The Racial Justice Team works to bring more justice into our community by collaborating with other organizations engaged in this effort. We are planning a Saturday Workshop on January 18 , 2025 with Regan Byrd, a local consultant who specializes in increasing awareness of the small traumas that some in our community must constantly deal with.
Save that date! For more information email or test or call Laura Coleman. laura_coleman@yahoo.com 901-319-7088

Exploring UUCB
2024-11-17 12:15 - 13:00, 2024-11-17 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-11-10 12:15 - 13:00, 2024-11-10 10:00 - 10:45, 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.

11:00am Service - Why We Sing
2024-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The embodied experience of music — making it, hearing it, feeling it — is one of the oldest spiritual practices in the world. Whether you think of yourself as a singer or not, singing changes your body and heart and brain.
Our 11:00am service is held in person, and livestreamed on the UU Church of Boulder YouTube Channel here.

Board Roundtable
2024-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Your UUCB Board works to keep the lines of communication open. New this year, we’re hosting Board Roundtables. A short update from the Board is provided. The rest of the Roundtable will be for your questions, ideas and comments.

Here is the Zoom link to join online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82654644273?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode is required and included in the weekly Messenger email. If you haven’t received it, please email our Office Administrator at office@uuchurchofboulder.org.

9:00am Service - Why We Sing
2024-11-17 09:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
The embodied experience of music — making it, hearing it, feeling it — is one of the oldest spiritual practices in the world. Whether you think of yourself as a singer or not, singing changes your body and heart and brain.
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!

Wise Elder's Luncheon
2024-11-12 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Seasonal potluck lunch for all who consider themselves a Wise Elder! We gather for connection, conversation, and programming. This meeting, our guest will be Dr. Emily, our Music Director, who will talk about music and her life. For more information, contact Ellen Snyder at ellensnyder@hotmail.com.

11:00am Service - A Republic, If We Can Keep It
2024-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
On this Sunday after the election, we gather to reanchor ourselves in our values, history, and hope.
Our 11:00am service is held in person, and livestreamed on the UU Church of Boulder YouTube Channel here.

9:00am Service - A Republic, If We Can Keep It
2024-11-10 09:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
On this Sunday after the election, we gather to reanchor ourselves in our values, history, and hope.
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!

Millenial-ish Group Potluck
2024-11-09 05:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
We invite folks in their 30s and 40s to join us for a potluck, conversation and connection. Family friendly, childcare provided for children under 5. This month’s theme is Altar Making. We’ll make an altar together. Bring an object that is meaningful, fun or sacred to you (or not!). There will also be a chance to create items for the space and share why they are important to you.

7:00pm Service - Post-Election Service
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
A service of community singing, reflection, and prayer. A time to connect in solidarity and hope with each other. It matters that we’re not struggling alone. A space to be together in shock, grief, and hope in an uncertain time.

We’ll name and re-anchor in shared values: that everyone counts and everyone matters; that it’s our work to do justice here and now; that it’s better to be in it together than apart; that a healthy American democracy is a multifaith democracy which makes room for every religious tradition and for none. We’ll rededicate ourselves to keeping love at the center.

Women's Spirituality Circle: Mary Oliver Poetry
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
Welcome! We will be exploring poet extraordinaire, Mary Oliver this month. We will listen to her recite Wild Geese to start us off. Please bring one or two or a few of your favorite Mary Oliver poems. If you want to read it, great, or someone else will read it for you. We gather at 6:30, Circle begins at 7:00. Bring a snack if you wish.

“Gloriously alive, inquisitive, and welcoming. A prolific and cherished poet, [Oliver] makes readers feel as though they’ve been part of the quest for wisdom and grace she records in her lucid, giving, prayerful poems. . . Gratitude is the mode here, and sustained attention is the vehicle. . . Within each lifting lyric, Oliver declares all of life holy.” —Donna Seaman, Booklist

For more information, contact Debbie Davies 720-233-3922

Election Night Potluck and Poll-Watching
2024-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder
After our 5:30 election day service, gather for food and conversation as we watch poll results come in. If this year is anything like recent ones, the races won’t all be settled and done until late into the night — or later in the week — nonetheless, if you’re looking for community and connection, you’ll find it here! Bring some food, or drink or dessert to share for a potluck meal.

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.

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
