First Universalist YAs Go FB!

Check out our new Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Denver-CO/First-Universalist-Church-of-Denver-Young-Adults/145361635485757?ref=ts

Watch Facebook and the blog for updates...we may transition to only Facebook if the group votes with their mice to move away from the blog.

peace-

Jeannie

First Univeralist Goes Out to the Ballgame and MORE

Don't Forget! Rockies Baseball Game at Coors Field (20th and Blake, Denver) TODAY!!

Wednesday, July 28th at 6:30 pm.

Tickets will be approximately $15.

Please contact Kim Henson at kim@firstuniversalist.org or 303-759-2770 Ext 10 if you are interested.

Habitat for Humanity Build Day:

If you are interested in volunteering for a full day of service with the Bails Townhome Community (9a-430p) on Thursday 8/5 or on Saturday 8/14, go to http://hia.volunteerhub.com/Events/Browse.aspx to sign up.

There are a few slots left and it seems like a great opportunity to get involved and help others!

Don't forget the YA brunch this Sunday after the 10a service. Look for Ali Hoover after the service. YAs an their families/guests are welcome to attend.

Breakfast on Broadway...YUM!

Don't forget Theology on Tap on Monday 8/2 from 7-10p at the Bull and Bush. This event is for adults only, please. Come ready to talk about your own theology and how it relates to being UU at First Universalist.

Anyone interested in forming a YA cohort for planning events and service?

More events to come!

Hello and Happenings

Greetings FUCD Young Adults!

It is my pleasure to introduce myself to you as your new Assistant Minister. I will be with you for the next two years. I am looking forward to shared community, engaging experiences, meaningful worship, and untold amounts of fun.

In the coming months, I hope to visit with each of you individually and to partner with you to find ways to connect and to make a difference in each other's lives, in the congregation, and in the wider community of the world. I am passionate about social justice and about finding meaning in life. My hope and invitation to you is to see where our minds, hearts, bodies, and spirits can take us together.

As a side note, I love coffee and local eateries. It would be a pleasure to share a cup or a bite of something with you.

Please feel welcome to email me or to find me on Sunday mornings to chat, share a question or concern, or to share your passion for where we might go together.

peace.

Jeannie Hufstedler, Assistant Minister

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Young Adult Brunch!

• Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010 after the 10a service
  
• Location: Breakfast on Broadway at 2901 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113, (303) 788-9998.
• Information: All Young Adults along with their partner/spouse, guest, and children are welcome! Come for good fellowship and food! We will meet in Friendship Hall after the service and carpool or follow to the restaurant. Feel welcome to come even if just for a cup of coffee, juice, or water!
• Contact: Jeannie Hufstedler, Assistant Minister, at: jeannie@firstuniversalist.org
• NOTE: Ali Hoover will facilitate this event, as I will be late arriving from a preaching assignment in Boulder.

Theology on Tap, 1st Monday of every month from 7-9p

• Date: Monday, August 2, 2010 from 7-10p
• Location: Bull and Bush at 4700 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246, (303)759-0333
• Information: Due to the the necessity for me to attend the Board of Trustees and the Committee on Ministry meetings each month, I would like to shift Theology on Tap to the first Monday of the month. This is open for discussion, if needed, so that this gathering can be as accessible as possible. All Young Adults along with their partner/spouse and guests are welcome to attend (the young at heart may also be interested). Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available at Bull and Bush, along with tasty food. Check out their website/menu at: http://bullandbush.com/
• Contact: Jeannie Hufstedler, Assistant Minister, at: jeannie@firstuniversalist.org

INVITATIONS:

Looking for a Young Adult At Large Member for the Social Justice Council

The Social Justice Council is one of 4 developing councils of the church. It is the council that coordinates efforts for social justice, ensuring that Task Forces are operating within the values and principles of this congregation and also providing much needed resources, communication, and encouragement for those engaged in social justice on behalf of FUCD.

Let me know if you are interested. Please, pass this on to others who may be interested.


Interested in forming a Young Adult Cohort at First Universalist?


I am looking for 4 or 5 Young Adults who are interested in joining me to form a small group to help plan and guide the direction of the Young Adult Ministry. I am thinking that we would meet once per month to discuss: events, planning, worship, fellowship, service, and more! Please let me know if you are interested.


Interested in a Young Adult Small Group?

In October, I will be facilitating a Young Adult Small Group with the intention of both facilitating the curriculum (not sure which one we will use yet) while also training those present to be facilitators of new small groups. The idea is to allow Young Adults to grow our own small group ministry that will eventually grow into the larger congregation--small groups beyond the first one could be open to people of all generations. This will give us the opportunity to share our gifts and be connected in a deep and meaningful way to the congregation as a whole. Let me know if you are interested in this first small group.

Help Nicole Make Great Strides

One of our members, Nicole Relyea, will be participating in a walk for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on May 16th. Rather than paraphrasing her letter I'm posting it below.

Dear Friends,

Most of you I have met in the last several months. Some of you may know that I have a younger brother, Jonathan. A few of you probably know that Jon has Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that effects the lungs and digestive system, and for which there is currently no cure. Every year, I participate in the Great Strides walkathon to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which supports research into therapies and treatments for this illness.

When Jon was born, his lungs collapsed. My parents were told he would never leave the hospital. But he did.

When he came home, we had round-the-clock nursing care in our home, and Jon was on oxygen. Doctors said he probably wouldn't make it to 10.

When Jon was 7, they discovered the gene that causes CF. His life expectancy was around 15 at the time.

Three years later, Jon turned 10 and earned a black belt in karate. While strong, we were told 25 was what he could expect.

Last year, Jon turned 25. The life expectancy for CF patients is now somewhere around 40. I expect him to have a full life and never let a predicted number decide anything for him. He hasn't yet.

My parents get a huge part of the credit for this. Throughout his childhood they were diligent about his treatments, ensuring he got every medication he was supposed to and received the lung therapies he needed.

But the other major component of my brother's ever-increasing life expectancy is thanks to the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The CFF does a fantastic job of funding research, and is widely known as one of the best organizations to donate to because they are so good about making sure the money goes to the best research with the most potential.

However, in these past few years of economic downturn, for the first time ever, they have had to cut back on the research they are able to perform.

With all that in mind, I am asking for sponsors and donors for the Great Strides CF walkathon coming up on May 16. Two years ago, I raised $250 for research. Last year, I raised more than double that. This year, my goal is $1500, which I am raising on behalf of Jon, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation office in Madison, WI, which has had to cut its staff down to one and a half people this year.

I know many of us have had a tough year financially, I of all people understand that. But if you can help out with anything, even just $5 or $10, it will be greatly appreciated.

To see my progress and donate online, go to my Great Strides webpage at:
http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/dsp_DonationPage.cfm?walkid=6370&idUser=294974

I will also be posting about my fundraising efforts on my blog at www.onlythecurious.com

I thank you for your support and friendship.

Sincerely,

Nicole Relyea

If you're willing and able, I hope you'll join me in supporting Nicole!

E-Candles of Community

Happy Birthday to Jeremiah Mashore, Sara Bridgeforth, and Ian Jaffe!

We join the Hunts in joy and sorrow that their friend's daughter who was abducted safely made it home, we wish your friend's family lots of support as they and their daughter heal.

Congrats to the McCreadys who had a baby girl in April!

More YA Events

Comdy Works - This Wednesday, April 21st
Tim Redetzke asked me to invite everyone to Comedy Works in Greenwood Village this Wednesday, April 21st at 7:10p. He has free tickets for up to 18 people (there's a 2 drink min. but you can always just get soda). If you're interested in a fun night and free tickets email Tim at t_redetzke (at) hotmail (dot) com

Comedians: Eugene Kenney & Bryan Kellen

Comedy Works-The Landmark
5345 Landmark Pl.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(720) 274-6800


Housewarming/ Birthday Party - This Saturday, April 24th
Karl Onsager has invited everyone to his housewarming/birthday party this Saturday, April 24th beginning at 2:30p. Karl will be grilling all afternoon. For more information email me at amanda (at) firstuniversalist (dot) org.

E-Candles of Community

Congrats to Sarah and Dan who are going to have their first baby in about 5 months!

Congrats to Karl for closing on his first home.

Brooke, so sorry to hear about your grandfather who passed away just before St. Patrick's Day. But we share your joy for your foster cats who will be adopted.

Nicole, we're glad you're back in Denver and that you'll planning to stay for a while! Good luck on the job hunt!

Happy Birthday to Jeremiah and Leonard, hope you both have years that were even more wonderful than the last.