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June 1, 2015 • office@jeffersonunitarian.org • www.jeffersonunitarian.org • Volume 2015, Issue 11

The JUC CrierThe Newsletter of the Jefferson Unitarian Church14350 W. 32nd Avenue • Golden, Colorado 80401 • 303-279-5282

Sunday, June 7 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.

Sustaining Celebrationpresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister

This month’s theme is revelry, a bit of an antiquated word suggesting a party that’s gotten a bit out of hand. In examining how we might be a people of revelry, it seems we are asked to celebrate the extraordinary and the ordinary in ways that invite us to stay connected to the joy of whatever we are celebrating. 11 a.m. only: We will celebrate our graduating high school seniors transitioning to adulthood (see bios on page 3). Music: JUC Ringers; Rev. Keith Arnold, piano.

Sunday, June 14 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.

Shining Revelrypresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister

Shining Revelry invites us into a place of celebration and rejoicing. In other words, it invites to shine, to grow into our best becoming. Music: Worship Band; Adam Revell, piano. 2 Explorations! 9:15 a.m. (M3/4) Cuba AyUUda presented by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Task Force. Stephanie Wells will describe her recent trip to Cuba with Cuba AyUUda, a group organized by the First UU Church of Portland, Oregon.

Sunday, June 21 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.

Fatherhoodpresented by Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant Minister

Leonard Pitts wrote of his father, If you’ve taught me anything, it’s that a man shouldn’t wait until life strips away his facades to introduce himself to his children. The way you looked at me when you were sick is the way a man should look at his offspring every chance he gets. He should memorize them every day. Whether you are a father, have a father, or wish you had one, join us this Father’s Day, as we revel in life itself, and honor fathers of every kind. Music: Handbell Ensemble; Rev. Keith Arnold, piano.

Sunday, June 28 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.

Humor as a Spiritual Practicepresented by the Worship Ministry Team

In what has become an annual practice, the Worship Ministry Team will offer this service, exploring the use of humor as a way to deepen spiritual experience in our lives. We will address the question of what a spiritual practice is for each of us and how humor might offer a path to that place. Music: Rev. Keith Arnold, piano.

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Evergreen Campus 2981 Bergen Peak Dr.

(at Congregation Beth Evergreen) Worship services: first and third Sundays at 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 7 • 4 p.m.

Shining Revelrypresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister

Shining Revelry invites us into a place of celebration and rejoicing. In other words, it invites to shine, to grow into our best becoming. We will also welcome new members to our congregation and celebrate our youngest UUs in a child dedication ceremony. A potluck dinner will follow the service. Music: Adam Revell, piano; Dave Cadwallader, percussion. Worship Associate: Patti Stone.

Sunday, June 21 • 4 p.m.

Fatherhoodpresented by Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant Minister

Leonard Pitts wrote of his father, If you’ve taught me anything, it’s that a man shouldn’t wait until life strips away his facades to introduce himself to his children. The way you looked at me when you were sick is the way a man should look at his offspring every chance he gets. He should memorize them every day. Whether you are a father, have a father, or wish you had one, join us this Father’s Day, as we revel in life itself, and honor fathers of every kind. Music: Becca Hennesy.

If you wish to be informed about news regarding our Evergreen campus, please contact Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org).

Annual Rummage Sale: June 12-13Let the spring cleaning commence! Bring your reusable items to JUC’s Rummage Sale. All proceeds benefit JUC’s ministry. Visit

jeffersonunitarian.org/Rummage-Sale for details. Recycle what you no longer need or want so that others can purchase ‘new’ treasures. Contact: Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@ jeffersonunitarian.org).

Rummage Drop Off: Sunday, June 7, 12:30 to 2 p.m. • Mon. - Wed., June 8-10, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Volunteer: June 7 - 13 • tinyurl.com/RummageVolunteers

JUC Member Pre-sale: Thursday, June 11, 3 to 8 p.m.

Sale Open to the Public: Friday, June 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Summer Office Hours

Monday • Wednesday • Friday9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Summer Solstice Celebration Saturday, June 20 • 12 p.m.

Presented by the Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPs) Honoring the element of water, the sunshine and our

community of friendly hearts, this ritual is created for people of all ages in the JUC community and beyond. It’s a great way to meet potential new members of the community who honor UU principles, including the 7th, and to balance the energies we send out at Winter Solstice with our annual wreath burning ceremony. Lets meet in our play clothes on the patio at 11:45.Bring some finger food to share and a lidded bottle that you might collect water in over the summer, for your home altar and to share in future water ceremonies at church. Contact: Kalin Baker (Kalin@KalinArtAndSpirit.com; 720.253.6561).

Adopt-A-PlotPlease stop by the office or call Carol Wilsey (303-279-5282)

to sign up for a small plot of the JUC campus to weed. One small area is not too hard to maintain, whereas

the whole campus is overwhelming and we are having trouble keeping up! All this rain and

now good weather mean that the weeds are very happy. Are you willing to pitch in? We would really appreciate it.

Lunch after Church Sunday, June 7 • 12:30 p.m.

GB Fish & Chips (2175 Sheridan Blvd.)This will be the last Lunch after Church until September.

Join us for good food and conversation! See LeeAnne at the Getting Connected table in the commons that morning, or just meet us there!

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Religious Education MinistrySue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org; 303-279-5282, x24)

JUC Seniors Bridging:High School to Young Adulthood

The last ritual a young person experiences at our church before heading out in the world on their own is their high school bridging ceremony. As a spiritual community, we celebrate our seniors as they transition from youth to young adulthood. We remember these young men and women in our nursery and religious education classes as if it were just yesterday. To be included in the nurturing of a young life is an honor we cherish. Following are brief biographies of our graduating seniors, most of whom will be recognized at the June 7, 11 a.m. worship service:

Elise Alexander, daughter of Bart Alexander & Marilyn Chappell, graduated from Lakewood High School with an International Baccalaureate Diploma. She will be attending Harvard University in the fall to study mathematics and neuroscience. This summer, she will be a Head Counselor at Camp Paha, a day camp for children with developmental disabilities, and hopes to climb several more 14ers. While at Lakewood, Elise was captain of the cheerleading squad, a member of the choir Kaleidoscope, the president of Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, co-president of TED Talk Club, a member of National Honor Society, and a Freshman Mentor. Outside of school, she coached Special Olympics track and field and volunteered teaching swimming to children with special needs.

Jacques Moreau, son of Kristen & Paul Moreau, graduated from Golden High School, where he was on the varsity cross country team for 4 years, 3 years of track, and played hockey with Arvada Hockey. He was in senior seminar this past semester, an experiential learning program that involved a lot of traveling around the southwest, camping, hiking, mountain biking, staying in a homeless shelter in Washington DC, meeting all kinds of different people and completing academic projects. Jacques has always enjoyed designing and building things, including a deck and patio

In Between...Our beloved Sara Covington has really left and moved to North

Dakota. We were so lucky to have her fill in as Acting Director of Religious Education, even if it was only for about a month. Sara did the foundational work so that our staff is trained, summer programming is ready to go forward and our new DRE, Annie Scott, will be able to have a smooth transition to JUC.

Hogwarts at JUC kicked off our Golden elementary program on May 31 and will continue through August 23. Each class stands alone, so bring your kids when you can. We know the summer is full of activities and can be unpredictable. Adults who always wanted to teach a Sunday School class, but couldn’t make a commitment, are encouraged to teach one session this summer. Julie Excell, Elementary Coordinator, will make sure you have everything you need to be successful. Sign up to be a professor at tinyurl.com/JUCHogwarts and get more program info at jeffersonunitarian.org/ChildrenYouth.

Vickie, Leah, Lace and Pearl will welcome our nursery, preschool and Kindergarteners every Sunday in Golden. In Evergreen, Rise and Aja will care for the young ones and Sara and Tom will be with our elementary aged kiddos.

~ Sue

for one neighbor and a shed for another. He has a job this summer working for a landscape design company, and is looking forward to pursuing his passion for design in college at Montana State University, a Master of Architecture program which will include a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design. He’s looking forward to enjoying some hiking, mountain biking, cross country and downhill skiing, and trail running in Bozeman as well.

Max Pivonka, son of Andrea Aikin & Lee Pivonka, graduated from Green Mountain High School after four years of playing varsity tennis, serving three years on yearbook – this past year as editor-in-chief, serving as president of the Academy Leadership Student Team, member of National Honor Society, and medaling at the state Science Olympiad competition. Max is an Eagle Scout who completed his eagle project at JUC: extending the brick and paver sidewalk from the RE wing to the concrete so that our youngest UUs could be safely evacuated from the building in an emergency. He has worked in the JUC office as the evening office assistant and caretaker. He has been involved at the district level for and with YRUU, serving as a member of the Youth Adult Committee for the Mountain Desert District, and was recognized as a Luminary Leader by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). He will attend UUA’s Summer Seminary this summer. Max will pursue a major in environmental studies and chemistry at University of Denver.

Stephanie Rudolph, JUC member and daughter of Craig Rudolph, graduated from Arvada West High School summa cum laude. She was involved with her school’s marching band from 8th grade until 11th. She was in Wind Ensemble, A-West’s top band, 10th through 12th grade. She’s been swimming since she was in 1st grade, competing at the state level every year in HS as a member of the state qualifying relays. She was one of the co-captains of the swim team her senior year. Some of her favorite memories from high school are traveling with band to New York City and Italy and her amazing experience with the Statewide YRUU congregation. She will be attending Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin in the fall. She plans on continuing her love for music by auditioning for an extracurricular band.

Anna Tiberi, daughter of Diane & Henry Tiberi, graduated from Lakewood High School with the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Anna will attend University of Colorado - Boulder to study in their aerospace engineering program in both the Engineering Honors Program and the Global Engineers Program. Anna shares, My COA mentor was Jane Keen and some of my fondest JUC memories are shared with her. Thanks for some fantastic years and a wonderful community!

Andrew Wise, son on Diane & Tracy Hartman and Tim & Cheryle Wise, graduated from Golden High School. As senior class president, he gave a wonderful commencement speech about overcoming failure and succeeding. Andrew was the president of the Interact Club his senior year. He enjoyed pitching for the Golden baseball team and he lettered in both tennis and baseball this year. He was acknowledged as the Rotary Scholar Athlete for spring sports, an award which recognizes outstanding achievements in athletics and academics. He was also awarded a character award for leadership. He will be attending the University of Colorado in the fall, studying political science, with future plans to attend law school.

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In Faith,Eric

JUC Board of TrusteesNext meeting: Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m.

jeffersonunitarian.org/Board-of-Trustees

1 Path to MembershipSaturday, Sept. 19 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (chapel)

Designed to familiarize those considering joining JUC with some of our staff, our diverse programs and activities, UU history and the responsibilities and benefits of membership. Sessions include child care and a light lunch. You may RSVP at the Sign Up Site or call the JUC office (303-279-5282). Please call Annie Hedberg, Membership Coordinator (303-279-7451), for more information on the joining process.

Elaine Zerger, Trustee 303-279-7459; elainezerger17@gmail.com

Board Blog

At the invitation of Debby Bower, JUC’s Boulder Denver Cluster Representative, I

recently attended the Boulder-Denver Cluster meeting held at the Boulder Valley Fellowship.

During the Boards Meeting Together session, we had the opportunity to share our thoughts on the three leading questions that define a congregation:1. Who are we? (a question about identity)

2. What are we called to do? (a question about purpose) 3. Who is our neighbor? (a question about context).

We shared our thoughts in small groups made up of Board members from churches in our cluster. These are great questions to ponder. They are similar to the questions our Board has been asking while writing the component parts of Policy Governance.

In addition to the questions, we had time to share events, programs, and projects from our various churches. It was difficult to rein myself in as I shared about JUC. I was a careful listener too, since it is so valuable to learn from other UU

Register Early for the JUC Fall Retreat to Save Cash! Who doesn’t like to save money? Here’s a perfect chance – register for the JUC Fall Retreat by June 7 to get the Early Bird rate.

Our weekend together, October 9-11 at the YMCA’s Snow Mountain Ranch near Frasier promises to be a wonderful time to both gather the spirit AND kindle one flame. And if you know you’re going, why not register right now online and save a few bucks?!

AND…we’ll have a drawing from everyone who registers by June 7, and the winner gets a $100 discount! To be completely convinced, check out the JUC Fall Retreat pages on the JUC website (jeffersonunitarian.org – there’s a quick link to the retreat on the left sidebar). Then you can complete your registration online and be happy with your frugal self. Contacts: Kristi Reeves (kr@gates-reeves.us), Chris Sealy (UUcsealy@gmail.com), Julie Excell (julieexcell@gmail.com).

Add Your Spark to the Fall Retreat Bonfire We’ve all sung the words, Our separate fires will kindle one flame… So, what’s your spark?

What renews your energy and restores your soul? What do you know and love, and want to share with others in the form of a workshop at JUC’s Fall Retreat, October 9-11 at Snow Mountain Ranch? We are looking for workshops that fit with our theme of building one spiritual community through deepening, connecting, and engaging. We encourage artists, writers, nature-lovers, science-lovers, musicians, and others to apply to lead a workshop at the retreat. We want a variety of activities that generally fit under the headings, Spiritual Growth and Development, Artistic/Creative, Physical/Outdoors, Putting Our Values into Action, and Life Skills. Retreat registration is being done online this year; there’s a link on the jeffersonunitarian.org home page. When you get to the Retreat page, you’ll be able to download and then print out the workshop proposal form. When completed, just drop it by the church office or put it in the retreat mailbox by June 30. And don’t forget to register while you’re there!

~ Julie Excell, co-chair, Retreat Planning Committee

churches. There are interesting things going on across our cluster.

Our Boulder-Denver Cluster is part of the larger Mountain Desert District. Big Faith, No Borders is the vision for Unitarian Universalism in the Pacific Western Region. I learned that the Pacific Western Region is the name used for the collaboration between the four western districts of the UUA: Mountain Desert District, Pacific Central District, Pacific Northwest District and Pacific Southwest District. Together we represent 190 congregations and more than 30,000 adult UUs in the 13 western states. The districts have accepted the encouragement of the UUA to work together in new and innovative ways to encourage Unitarian Universalism across the west.

As I drove home from the meeting I was filled with a sense of pride. I am proud to be a member of JUC and also proud to be a part of something larger. How exciting to know that our UU membership is growing. Our UU heritage and tradition, our UU values, together with our seven principles, provide shared grounding for moving our free faith forward. Extraordinary.

Policy Governance 101 Tuesday, June 16 • 7 to 8 p.m.

Learn about the concept of JUC’s moral owners and the development of values and strategic outcomes that the Board has been engaged in over the past several months, as well as the road ahead for implementing proposed changes. This is intended to be an interactive session, so please come with your questions, comments, and concerns.

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JUST NEIGHBORING http://jeffersonunitarian.org/All-Church-Project

. . . Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Task Force . . .

Visit jeffersonunitarian.org/src for general information on SRC Task Forces and their goals.

. . . Green Task Force . . .

Designing Resilient, Regenerative Buildings to Impact Climate Change: Thursday, June 25 • 7 p.m.

Renee Azerbegi is president of Ambient Energy, which conceives buildings with a positive environmental and social impact on the world. Her teams in Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles identify sustainable, energy efficient, cutting-edge solutions for new or existing buildings, projects, and communities, including the Denver Museum of Nature and Science Expansion. Among a host of voluntary commitments she was the 2005 President of CRES. Stay for refreshments and networking after the presentation! Get more info at tinyurl.com/jcres-rsvp or contact Martin Voelker (303-215-1110). Co-sponsored by the Green Task Force, Colorado Renewable Energy Society, and Golden Earth Days.

Crisis in Guatemala and the Scholarship ProgramOn Sunday, May 31, Juan de Dios Garcia, director of

ADIVIMA, spoke on the current crisis in Guatemala and its effects on ADIVIMA’s programs including the scholarship program. A UN Commission that studies corruption and impunity in Guatemala uncovered an elaborate crime ring that involves many in the government, including the vice president and the president. Millions of dollars have been stolen from government funds and transported to other countries. The people rose up en masse, forced the resignation of the vice president and are demanding the resignation of the president and an end to corruption. Numerous representatives have resigned and officials jailed. The withdrawal of stolen funds put the bank that holds ADIVIMA’s fund on the verge of collapse.

Mayan people have suffered three major historical events which have torn asunder their ancient culture: the invasion of the Spanish in 1524, the formation of huge plantations, displacement and forced labor of indigenous people in 1871 and the genocide from 1960 to 1996 that killed 20% of the Mayan population and left 200,000 orphaned. ADIVIMA was formed by the Mayan Achí in the Rabinal area to seek justice and rebuild their communities. They have exhumed 250 mass graves, won numerous court cases against the government, built a museum of historical memory to educate youngsters about their past, and administer the scholarship program supported by Jefferson Unitarian Church and the UU Church of Arlington, Virginia. For more information, contact Phyllis Morales (phyllismorales1@mac.com) or Gretchen May (maygwinQ@centurylink.net).

Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund Generous donations to the UUSC-UUA Nepal Earthquake

Relief Fund have made it possible for UUSC to quickly develop partnerships with two local grassroots organizations working to provide relief in the affected areas: Chetana, a teacher-run organization that focuses on creating a friendly and enabling school environment for LGBTI students, girls, and children who are discriminated against based on their caste; and TEWA, a women’s fund that supports gender-based social justice programs.

Thank you to all who contributed through the emergency Nepal special plate collection.

A big thanks to everyone who took time to help with Senior Clean-up Day in Edgewater on May 16. The Senior Resource Center sponsored the event. JUCers worked hand-in-hand with Edgewater residents and Jefferson High School students doing outside chores to help seniors with physical or financial limitations.

Two other Just Neighboring projects continue through the summer: Prepare breakfast for 50 homeless people at Sloan’s Lake Community Church from 7 to 9 a.m. on Sundays; or volunteer at the Edgewater Plaza Food Bank at 2250 Eaton one Friday morning each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The dates for this summer are June 5, July 31 and August 28.

You can sign up for the Homeless Breakfast or the Food Bank at the Sign Up Site or contact Jill Armstrong, Just Neighboring Coordinator (jarm444@gmail.com).

Divesting from Fossil Fuels: How and Why?Sunday, June 14 • 7 p.m.

Divestment—where churches, colleges and others sell off their financial investment in fossil fuel companies—is a new strategy in addressing the threat of climate change. The UUA has lead this movement with the decision to fully divest a major endowment fund. Rev. Peter Sawtell will lead a conversation about why divestment is important, some of the ethical motivations for divestment, and how organizations and individuals can divest. Peter is the executive director of Eco-Justice Ministries, based in Denver. For 15 years, he has worked with churches across the country to strengthen the connections between religious beliefs, social justice and ecological sustainability. Co-sponsored by the Green Task Force and UU Liberal Christians. Contact: Martin Voelker (303-215-1110; mv@martinvoelker.com).

Connect with JUC’s Religious Education Ministry!Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org) - May 28 - July 13 Annie Scott, Director of Religious Education - July 13

Like us on Facebook.com/groups/JUCFamiliesJoin our Family Yahoo group: groups.yahoo.com/neo/

groups/jucfamily/infoReligious Education webpage: jeffersonunitarian.org/

ChildrenYouthFamily Connections webpage: jeffersonunitarian.org/

Families

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Welcome Our Newest Members!2 Jacob Zilliox is a structural engineer who enjoys hiking, camping and traveling. He also enjoys tutoring math and science.

YOU are Key to Our UU 2015 PrideFest Fun!

This is Denver’s 40th PrideFest and the 7 churches in our Boulder Denver Cluster of congregations want to make it an event to remember!

Whether you’re a member of the LBGTQA community or a straight ally, prepare to take part in the fun and solidarity of PrideFest. It’s a great time to share the open, welcoming nature of Unitarian Universalism and celebrate with the 350,000+ participants in one of the top 10 PrideFest events in the country!

The festival itself takes place over the weekend of June 20-21 in Civic Center Park, and the parade is that Sunday morning. You (and your family!) can take part in several great ways:

1) Enjoy a pancake breakfast for all marching UUs at First Unitarian Society (Sun., 6/21 at 8 a.m.).

2) March in the parade (Sun., 6/21 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), from Cheesman Park to Civic Center Park. Dress in orange (shirts available in the commons), and enjoy a Happy Pride Day!

Please contact Debby Bower (debbymbower@gmail.com) with any questions about participating or planning. Happy Pride!

Are You Interested in Going Deeper in Your UU Faith?Have you been searching for a meaningful way to contribute

your talents at JUC? Are you a good teacher/listener/speaker?Being UU: Adult Faith Development (formerly LEAP) is looking

for facilitators for UU faith formation workshops on Sunday mornings or week nights starting this fall. Leaders need to be capable of creating and nurturing a supportive, respectful, and safe community within the workshops. Workshops include focus on Theology, Cultural Competency, UU History, and Spiritual Practice.

If you want to be one who shapes the future at JUC, contact Patti Coe-Withington (303-596-1130 pcoewith@gmail.com) or Pam Bond (303-263-0282 pbond830@gmail.com).

Opportunities to Get (Re)acquainted with Rev. Robert Latham If you saw the article in the May 5 Crier, or the pamphlet at the recent congregational meeting, then you know that there is a

process underway to designate Rev. Robert Latham as a Minister Emeritus of JUC, initiated by a petition from members to the Board, and endorsed by Rev. Wendy Williams. If you haven’t, then see the article and pamphlet (available in the North commons literature rack) for an explanation of what it means, how it will benefit JUC, and for a brief review of Robert’s contributions to JUC and the UU movement.

The congregation will vote on whether to honor Robert with this designation at the Oct. 18 congregational meeting. Between now and then, in addition to meetings with the Board and staff, there will be several opportunities for people to witness Robert’s talents in action. All are encouraged to take advantage of at least one of these opportunities.

Sunday, Aug. 23 Worship Service:

Rhythmic Entrainment - How All Change Really Happens

Sat., Sept. 26 All-Church Workshop: Mission & Ministry Empowerment - Partnering with Policy

Sat., Oct. 11 Fall Retreat Workshop: Creating Me & You - Controlling Existence Through Views of Reality

Annual Young Adult BBQ Sunday, June 14 • 1 to 3 p.m. • Patio

Calling all Young Adults—20s/30s, college-age, graduating high school seniors, and everyone between 18 and 35. Enjoy summer food, fun, and fellowship, see old JUC friends and make new ones. We will have vegetarian and non-vegetarian offerings—no need to bring anything. Child care will not be provided, but parents are welcome to bring children. Friends invited, but let us know how many. RSVP to Lee Conley & Jacqui Ainlay-Conley (303-328-5497; sandycat@ecentral.com).

Four-Part Voice-Building SessionsWednesdays, June 17, July 8, July 15, Aug. 5

7 to 8:30 p.m.Religious gatherings across cultures and times include

opportunities to sing together in community. Do you want to understand your voice better? Do you want to sing with

greater ease in our worship services or in our choir? These voice-building sessions are for you! Come learn about the mechanics of how your voice works, experience techniques to extend your range, all in a supportive and loving setting. Sign up at the Sign Up Site or contact Rev. Keith Arnold, Minister of Music (keitharnold@jeffersonunitarian.org).

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Ongoing Affinity Groups

Groups on this page meet on a regular basis and welcome new members. Meeting locations are posted in the common areas of both church buildings.

Blue Mountain Meditation Group: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. • Annie & John Hedberg (303-279-7451) For those practicing Eknath Easwaran’s Eight-Point Program for living a spiritual life in the everyday world. If you wish to join without the introductory course, read Passage Meditation by Easwaran and meditate 30 minutes daily for a month.Buddhist Sangha: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5 p.m. • Doug Anderson (dca-crm@hotmail.com; 720-474-6723) The Buddha was a highly unorthodox person. His teachings are not sets of dogma but rather propositions for people to investigate and validate for themselves. No experience necessary. Child care upon request. Charla! 1st & 3rd Sundays, 5 p.m. • Carol Drew (303-422-5977)Discuss important topics in Spanish. Intermediate level recommended.Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS) • Angela Priest (angelapriest30@gmail.com; 303-877-6055)Dream Study: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 9:15 a.m. • Marie Schottler (303-278-8035; mschottler@comcast.net) Based on the writings of Jeremy Taylor, in this gentle group process questions are asked of the dreamer leading to an aha! about his or her own dream. Please call before attending. Great Books Discussion Group: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Dona Chilcoat (303-989-6945) Based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization and discussing them with others, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. Next mtg: Sept. 14.Issues in Aging: 4th Mondays, 5 to 7 p.m. • Jim Mayer (303-431-1740; jimmayer.colo@gmail.com) Information and education on issues related to healthy aging and dementia, to include lectures, panels, and discussion. JUC Knitters: 3rd Fridays, 7 p.m. in members' homes • Jean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com) All knitters and crocheters are invited to join in making hats and blankets for Denver Health.Non-Violent Communication: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Dindy Fuller (720-402-4099)Anyone who has previously taken NVC training is eligible to participate. A great way to practice and improve your skills. Poetry Group: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. • Julie Excell (julieexcell@gmail.com; 541-778-4724) Explore poetry as an art form and a spiritual practice through appreciation of the work of master poets, and through writing and sharing your own poetry. Quuilters' Group: 1st Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon • Jean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com) Call for meeting details.Retirees' Brown Bag Lunch: 1st Fridays, 11:30 a.m. • Betty Halladay (303-274-9144) Next meeting: June 5.Roving Readers: 4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. • Mike Foster (303-456-2647) Open to anyone who reads the monthly selection. Books selected by group participants.

Science and Spirit: 4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. • Joe Kraus (swish@nuthingbut.net) Discuss recent discoveries and wonder together. More info at http://jucscienceandspirit.wordpress.comNext meeting: September 27.Slow Soup Group: 1st Sundays, 12:30 p.m. • Gilla Lachnitt (303-216-9674; lachnittg@gmail.com), Carol Kolesnikoff (303-588-9198; eatingethically@gmail.com) We’ll prepare soups together to take home and to donate. Ingredients provided; cost is $10/person. Story Circle: 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. • Lev Ropes (303-278-0177; levropes@comcast.net) A gathering to foster the traditional art of storytelling for adults. Tell a polished story for fun, or a story that you’d like to polish up in front of a forgiving and friendly audience. Receive help from other tellers, or come to listen. All are welcome. Thin Air: Tuesdays, 1 p.m. • Carole Montfort (303-279-1343)An informal group of folks who wish to keep up their musical skills as well as have fun. Repertoire consists of traditional, folk, instrumental and vocal music. Please call for more details. Travel the World: 2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. • Barbara & Ernie Werren (720-524-3794; werrenskis@comcast.net)June meeting rescheduled: Monday, June 15. View travelogues, have discussions, and share your experiences with others who love to travel! Bring an open mind, questions, suggestions, favorite destinations, ideas. Understanding the Heart of Buddhism: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. • Doug Anderson (dca-crm@hotmail.com; 720-474-6723) Meditation and discussion presented online by Rodney Smith, author of Lessons from the Dying, Stepping Out of Self-Deception and Awakening; founder of the Seattle Insight Meditation Society. UU Humanists • Chuck Mowry (303-989-3117) Working to help members become informed about Humanism as one of the Unitarian Universalist sources from which we draw an understanding of who we are. UU Liberal Christians: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. • Sara Lohaus (pslohaus@comcast.net; 303-432-3149) Connect with Christianity from a fresh, open-minded perspective. UU Piecemakers: 3rd Fridays, 9:30 a.m. in members' homesEdna Mae Miller (303-989-4793) Work on personal projects as well as quilts donated to charities selected by the group.WomenSpirit: 2nd Fridays, 7 p.m. • Kalin Baker (Kalin@KalinArtAndSpirit.com; 720-253-6561) A lively community of women 18+ who playfully reflect and share interactive programs based on participants’ interests.

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Calendar Highlights(full calendar available online at jeffersonunitarian.org/calendar)

Tues., June 2 1:00pm Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm Non-Violent Communication (R6/7) 7:00pm UU Liberal Christians (R3/4) 7:00pm Social Responsibility Council Meeting (M1/2) 7:00pm Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS) mtg. (patio, chapel)Wed., June 3 6:15pm JUC Ringers (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm JUC Choir (sanc.)Thurs., June 4 7:00pm JUC Poetry Group (M3/4) 7:00pm Bell Ensemble (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm Blue Mountain Meditation Group (chapel)Fri., June 5 11:30am Retirees’ Brown Bag Lunch (M3/4) 7:00pm First Friday Open Mic (sanc., comm.)Sat., June 6 9:00am Quuilters Group (so. commons) 10:00am Green TF: Citizens’ Climate Lobby mtg. (M1/2)

Sunday, June 7 9:15/11am Sustaining Celebration w/Wendy Williams 12:30pm Rummage Sale drop-off and set-up (main bldg/patio) 12:30pm Slow Soup Group (kit.) 4:00pm Evergreen: Sustaining Celebration w/Wendy Williams 5:00pm ¡Charla! (M3/4) 5:00pm Buddhist Sangha Service (R3/4)Mon., June 8 Rummage Sale drop off (entire main bldg./patio) 9:15am Dream Study (M1/2) 7:00pm Worship Ministry Team (R6/7)Tues., June 9 Rummage Sale drop off (entire main bldg./patio) 1:00pm Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 2:00pm Small Group - Rountree (M1/2) 7:00pm UU Service Committee TF mtg. (M1/2) 7:00pm Housing & Poverty TF mtg. (M3/4)Wed., June 10 Rummage Sale drop off (entire main bldg./patio)Thurs., June 11 Rummage Sale drop off (entire main bldg./patio) 9:00am Pastoral Care Group mtg. (M1/2) 3:00pm Rummage Sale - Member Pre-sale (main bldg/patio)Friday, June 12 9:00am Rummage Sale (entire main bldg./kit.) 7:00pm Bridge Group (MGR, M3/4)Sat., June 13 9:00am Rummage Sale (entire main bldg./kit.) 1:00pm Rummage Sale clean up (entire main bldg./kit.)

Sunday, June 14 9:15/11am Shining Revelry w/Wendy Williams 9:15am Explorations! AyUUda Cuba Trip (M3/4) 12:30pm Young Adult Ministry BBQ (kit., patio) 7:00pm Green TF: Divesting from Fossil Fuels (chapel)Mon., June 15 7:00pm Travel the World group (chapel) 7:00pm Food & Nourishment TF mtg. (M1/2)Tues., June 16 1:00pm Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 6:30pm Story Circle (R6/7) 6:30pm UU Liberal Christians (R3/4) 7:00pm Non-Violent Communication (Mitchell rm.) 7:00pm Policy Governance 101 (M3/4)Wed., June 17 7:00pm MMG: Voice-Building Sessions (sanc.)Thurs., June 18 9:30am Small group - Carlson (M1/2) 7:00pm JUC Poetry Group (M3/4) 7:00pm Bell Ensemble (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm Blue Mountain Meditation Group (chapel)Sat., June 20 12:00pm Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS) mtg. (patio, chapel)

Sunday, June 21 9:15/11am Fatherhood w/Eric Banner 12:30pm Green TF Meeting (M3/4) 1:00pm CUUPS: Children’s Circle - Litha (chapel) 4:00pm Evergreen Campus: Fatherhood w/Eric Banner 5:00pm ¡Charla! (M3/4) 5:00pm Buddhist Sangha Service (chapel)Mon., June 22 9:15am Dream Study (M1/2)

• Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior MinisterMon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Rev. Keith Arnold, Minister of MusicTuesday–Friday • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Rev. Eric Banner, Assistant MinisterTuesday–Friday • 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Staff will generally be available according to the schedule above, but it is always wise to call ahead!

Summer Office Hours Mon., Wed., Fri. • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The JUC CrierThis newsletter of the Jefferson

Unitarian Church is delivered electronically to all members and pledging friends. First class mail delivery is available upon request to the church office (303-279-5282; office@jeffersonunitarian.org).

Upon request, visitors may be added to the email list or receive four (4) complimentary issues, after which they may continue receiving the newsletter by notifying the church office. E-mail ronabradley@jeffersonunitarian.org to submit an article.Editor: Rona BradleyNext deadline: 3 p.m., Mon., June 22Next publication date: Mon., June 29

Sunday Morning AnnouncementsIf you would like your JUC event to be

announced via our order of service and/or weekly email notice, please submit 75 words or less to Rona Bradley (ronabradley@jeffersonunitarian.org) by Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the week you’d like your announcement to appear.

Weekly Attendance

May 24 9:15 135 RE: 40 (10 adults) 11 122 RE: 17 (6 adults) May 31 9:15 212 RE: 36 (8 adults) 11 167 RE: 46 (8 adults)