This holiday season the young adult group will be sponsoring the Mitten and Hat Tree at First Universalist.
On the next three Sundays (12/6, 12/13, and 12/20) bring mittens, gloves, and hats to decorate our giving tree. The warm items will be donated to Urban Peak, a resource center for homeless teens in the Denver area. Questions? email amanda@firstuniversalist.org.
Parade of Lights - 12/5/09 - Meet at the DU light rail station at 5pm - Join us for Denver's Annual parade of lights this weekend! The event features marching bands, dazzling floats, giant balloons,and special appearances by local Denver celebrities. The parade is free so bring the whole family!
The parade starts in downtown at 6p this Saturday Dec. 5th and is usually quite crowded. Meet at the DU light rail station (where there's lots of parking at the park and ride) at 5pm. RSVP to amanda@firistuniversalist.org so that we don't leave you behind!
Fist Sunday Brunch - 12/6/09 - Meet at the welcome desk after the 9:30a service - First Sunday brunch is this week! Join us for yummy vegetarian food at WaterCourse. Yes, that's right, we're going to try WaterCourse again...last time, my car died and I didn't make. Wish me better "car"ma this time. WaterCourse is located at 837 E 17th Ave, Denver. We will meet after the first service (around 10:30) at the welcome desk.
"Oh My God?" Film Screening - 12/8/09, 7:15 at the Starz Film Center (900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204) - The Denver Starz Film Center is offering 2 for 1 tickets for the showing of "Oh My God?" on Tuesday, Dec. 8th. This brings the per ticket price down to $4.75. The film is a documentary about perceptions of God in 23 different countries. If you'd like to attend please email Amanda at amanda@firstuniversalist.org.
Annual First U Holiday Party - 12/13/09 Join your fellow church members for some fun holiday spirit
Theology on Tap - 12/21/09 at 7pm at Bull & Bush Join some of your favorite conversationalist for a discussion of this month's worship theme "Grace." Bull & Bush is located at 4700 Cherry Creek South Drive Denver, CO 80246. If you have carpool needs please contact Amanda at amanda@firstuniversalist.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you everyone who came to pumpkin carving last night! It was wondeful to spend time with such great company. Here are the pictoral highlights. Check out First U's facebook group to see all the pictures.
