(e)Candles of Community

I, personally, am quite happy that Fernando O. and his snow boarding pal walked away from a nasty car accident on Friday. Fernando, I'm sad your truck didn't make it out but I couldn't be happier that you and your friend are both safe.

Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap is next Monday!

Please join us at Hacienda (4100 E. Mexico Ave.).

This months topic is "What is your ideal society?" Over the past couple months we've talked a lot about responsibility and what we, as individuals, feel we should be doing. But we haven't really talked about the end goal. In other words, 10 years from now, what kind of world would you like to live in.

The jumping off point will be this article. I look forward to seeing you Monday.

Volunteering

Our group has long talked about how it would like to do more volunteer work. I, personally, think that giving back to and working with the community is a key part of maintaining my own spiritual health. Eventually, I'd like our group to have 1 or 2 ongoing hands-on projects but I thought maybe we'd start small.

Urban Peak is in need to hats and gloves for homeless teens. The YA group will be heading up the drive at First U during November and December. If you don't have a lot of time during the holiday season you can contribute by simply dropping off a hat or pair of gloves. If you have a little more time and would help to organize or expand the drive email Amanda at amanda@firstuniversalist.org.

Interfaith Community Services is offering opportunities to sponsor a senior citizen or family for the holidays. I think it's be great if we adopted a family (they have opportunities as small or as large as we'd like). I know that budgets are tight over the holidays but this might be an easy way to come together and make a big difference for an individual or family. Again, contact amanda@firstuniversalist.org for more info.

November Calendar

11/6-11/7 Obstacles to Peace Film Festival
Free film series hosted by the University of Denver

11/7 - Big Universe at JUC
Joe Stone's band performing in a family friendly environment
6:30-9p JUC 14350 W 32nd Ave, Golden, CO
$5 donation suggested, carpooling available

11/8 - "First" Sunday Brunch
WaterCourse Foods - 837 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO
We'll carpool over after the first service (meet at the welcome desk at 10:30a)

11/16 - Theology on Tap
Our monthly UU equivalent of a bible study. Come enjoy great company and thought provoking conversation. Conversation begins at 7pm.
Hacienda - 4100 E. Mexico Ave., Denver, CO

11/22 - Free Day at the Museum of Nature and Science
We'll meet at the welcome desk after the second service (roughly 12:30) and head over. If the weather is nice we'll also do a brown bag picnic. Please RSVP to this event so we can keep you updated on the lunch plans. All ages welcome - feel free to bring the little ones in your family.


For more information or to RSVP to any of the events please email amanda@firstuniversalist.org

For more information about upcoming general church events check out the Unigram.