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July 28, 2014 • office@jeffersonunitarian.org • www.jeffersonunitarian.org • Volume 2014 Issue 13

The JUC CrierThe Newsletter of the Jefferson Unitarian Church

14350 W. 32nd Avenue • Golden, Colorado 80401 • 303-279-5282 • Fax: 303-279-2535

Sunday, August 3 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.

Mind-Bending Mysterypresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister

Writing about religion and science in 1930, Albert Einstein offered that the most important function of art and science was to awaken a feeling of wanting to experience the universe as a single, significant whole. This is reminiscent of Williams Blake’s poetic invitation to see the world in a grain of sand. Science and spirit are sides of the coin of our faith to live with greater intention and consciousness. Music: Rev. Keith Arnold, piano. Worship Associate: Steve Sargent.

Sunday, August 10 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.

Stories to Live Bypresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister

As school begins, we use children’s literature as our wisdom texts. The Little Prince and Where the Wild Things Are may seem to have little in common, yet both invite us to explore the notion of belonging and to examine the stories by which we live. Music: Lorian Bartle, guitar; Rev. Keith Arnold, piano. Worship Associate: Dindy Fuller.

☛ Looking ahead to… Sunday, August 17: Hobbies and Haunting Demands presented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister. In this auction-purchased sermon, we lay to rest the inference that in Unitarian Universalism there is no there there, borrowing from Gertrude Stein’s words. More than a club of do-gooders or a social service organization, we stand not as an alternative from religion, but as a religious alternative to those based on shared beliefs. Music: Melissa Monforti, Sarah Billerbeck. Worship Associate: Gail Abbott.

JUC Evergreen Campus Sunday, August 3 • 4 p.m. • Outdoors and Off-Site!

Worship & Picnic at Heritage Grove/Hiwan Homestead Museum4208 S. Timbervale Dr., Evergreen

Mind Bending Mysterypresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister

Writing about religion and science in 1930, Albert Einstein offered that the most important function of art and science was to awaken a feeling of wanting to experience the universe as a single, significant whole. This is reminiscent of Williams Blake’s poetic invitation to see the world in a grain of sand. Science and spirit are sides of the coin of our faith to live with greater intention and consciousness.

• Outdoor themed Sunday School for children (K-5th) led by Nancie West and Justin Kraus. • On the first Sunday of each month, we go out to dinner together. This time we’ll stay where we are for a community meal.

Please sign up online (tinyurl.com/DinnerAfterChurch). Bring a lawn chair for yourself and a friend and we will be sure to have enough for everyone. Set up and take down help needed—no sign up, just pitch in if you can!

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

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1 Visitors' Circle • 2nd & 4th Sundays 5 minutes after each service (Meet @ the Welcome Table)

For newcomers: an informal discussion to answer your questions about Unitarian Universalism and JUC.

Next session: August 10.

1 Path to MembershipSaturday, September 20 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (chapel)

Led by Membership Coordinator Annie Hedberg, this class is 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 @ 303-279-7451 for more information on the joining process.

My Scrip Wallet Smart Phone App Coming SoonIt will soon be possible to support JUC with your regular

shopping without having to carry a bazillion plastic gift cards to do it! Great Lakes Scrip Center is launching a new mobile-friendly website where you can purchase and store your scrip. When you are ready to make your purchase, just whip out your phone, pull up your electronic scrip, and let the cashier simply scan the bar code. Easy to purchase, easy to use, easy to check your balance and re-load!

Watch for more information to come, or stop by the scrip table on Sunday morning to find out how to get started!

Dances of Universal Peace2nd Tuesdays • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (chapel)

All Are Welcome! Next Session: August 12Dances of Universal Peace is a simple, meditative

practice of singing and dancing sacred songs from all over the world. No dancing or musical experience or skill required. Suggested donation: $8. Only give what you can. Led by Gayan Gregory Long.

Drum Circle: Tuesday, Aug. 12 • 6 p.m. (chapel)Do you love to drum? Bring your drum or just yourself

to the Drum Circle before the dance. Extra drums will be available. Master drummer and teacher, Gayan Gregory Long, will teach drumming patterns from all over the world.

Campfire Sing-Along with the JUC ChoirWed., August 6 • 7:30 to 9 p.m. • patio

Join us under the stars in JUC’s back yard for fun and fellowship as members of the JUC Choir host an evening of informal music-making. Bring your voices, guitars, kazoos, children, friends, and a favorite beverage or snack to share.

Everyone is welcome! No prior musical knowledge or experience necessary. In case of inclement weather, we’ll be in the Mills building. Contacts: Melissa Fathman (mfathman@yahoo.com); Peggy Gates (peggygates@live.com).

One Love. One Church. One Journey.

Celebration Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, September 13 & 14Annual Church Picnic • Saturday, Sept. 13 • Golden Campus

4:30 p.m. Worshipful Beginning with Ministers5 p.m. Food and Fellowship

Sign up to attend online (tinyurl.com/JUCPicnic) or at the Sign Up Site. Our grill team will cook up burgers and sausage to complement the wonderful homemade dishes everyone will bring. Watch for more information to come, or check out the evolving picnic details online (http://www.jeffersonunitarian.org/AllChurchPicnic).

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Family SpotlightAshley Johnson, Director of Religious Education (ashleyjohnson@jeffersonunitarian.org; 303-279-5282, x18)

Community of Unitarians Raising Kids (CURK)Summer Camping Trip: Fri., Aug. 8 - Sun., Aug. 10

Lakeview Group Site near Twin Lakes, Leadville

Limited capacity; the location accommodates tents, trailers and small RVs. $20/family. Sign up at the Sign Up Site or contact Christine Leahy (natureloving_gal@yahoo.com).

Summer SundaysJoin us for fun grounded in UU community. More than

babysitting and a bit less than formal lessons, this will be a Summer of Fun! Nursery and sprouts rooms open all summer. For kids entering PreK & K, Adventurers Room reopens August 24.

August’s theme is Get Up and Move!PreK-5th: Move in body and or spirit! We’ll get out the parachute, sing crazy songs and make body sculptures.

Youth EventsOffsite adventures. Contact ashleyjohnson@jeffersonunitarian.org for current events. Feel free to join adult worship on Sunday morning.

Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans

Lammas CelebrationSat., Aug. 2 • 6:30 p.m. • patio

JUC’s CUUPS Group hosts this open public ritual celebration of Lammas, the first harvest. This is the harvest of grains and vegetables. Please join us at about 6:30 p.m.; the ritual will begin at 7 p.m. If you have no experience with Paganism and/or are curious, this ritual may answer some of your questions. It will give you an experience of the way some of our ancient ancestors worshipped their Nature Gods and Goddesses. All are welcome!

Full Corn Moon RitualTuesday, Aug. 12 • 6:30 p.m. • patio

Please join us for this ritual under the full moon. We will meet at 6:30 p.m.; the ritual will begin at 7 p.m. All are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Jean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@q.com).

As a pagan, I’ve taken the first steps on an interesting and challenging journey. Last month I touched on my evolving relationship with Humanism and for the most part, the honeymoon has been delightful. As pagan clergy, ritual is an important part of my spiritual practice, yet I recognize that ritual, for many, is a touchy subject. With that being said, the exploration of consciously creating a humanist ritual has been more than a little challenging. I understand that even the most innocuous forms of ritualized practice, like starting a meeting with the reading of a poem significant to a member of the community, can come in for heated criticism. Lighting candles to represent the Humanist values of reason, compassion and hope can also be met with strong resistance.

Yet, for me, reading passages that have personal meaning or that lend understanding to the purpose of my ritual and the lighting of candles all add a richness to the tapestry of shared ritual.

Ritual, though not always explicitly religious, is an extremely ancient form of human activity with a centrally symbolic purpose. To most human beings, some form of ritual activity is considered highly valuable, prized, and even essential. Rituals have many other benefits in addition to their personal significance. They serve to present certain values and ideas to a community or society, as when a Pride March ritualistically promotes the celebration of difference and sexual liberation. What separates good ritual from bad? What makes some regular symbolic practices rich and life-affirming and others stultifying, void and degenerative of individual freedom? How can we harness the positive aspects of ritual without encouraging its potentially darker side?

From a Pagan Perspective...by Mari Cowley (303-420-4139; celticmyst.2007@yahoo.com)

Ritual should have purpose and people who perform ritual should find value in it. It should encourage

them to think about the purpose of their ritual and talking about its purpose isn’t a bad thing. Ritual

is aesthetically beautiful and is of intrinsic value to human beings. Ritual offers a moment in time where we

can be with our thoughts, reflect and take a calm mental breath. Ritual is a creative response to the deep human need to generate and share meaning. The desire to express and share our deepest values does not go away because we have chosen to follow a different path.

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Year Round Pledge CampaignLunches Continue, New Features to Begin this Year

Though we all enjoyed the low-key nature of the Year Round Pledge Campaign last year, we are going to step it up a bit this year, as we need the JUC budget to break out of the doldrums in which it has languished for the last several years. Nothing points to a serious problem, in that all non-profits have been in a slump, but it’s time we got over it! We have important things to do in the world, and your contributions make it all happen!

The August pledge tribe lunch is coming up on Sunday, August 10, so if you are a member of that tribe, please get your RSVP in to the office as soon as you can. Get your pledge in too, of course. We are hoping to have all pledges in before the lunch, so everyone can enjoy the thank-you that is at the heart of these events. The July pledge tribe had an 80% response rate to the request for pledges. Let’s see if August can do even better! Please come to your tribe’s lunch so you can get to know more JUCers and engage in an informal small group discussion with Wendy.

New features of the campaign will start soon: a monthly Stone by Stone ritual to publicly acknowledge those whose pledges keep our church community financially healthy, as well as quarterly testimonials by members. We also hope to have more information available for those who want to know more about the process and what their pledges make possible.

Thanks to all who responded to requests for pledges last year, and especially to those who were able to increase their pledge. May we reach even better levels this year!

~ Pat Emery and Marci Sontag, YRP Co-Chairs

Gun Violence Prevention National Day of Action Changing the Conversation:

America’s Gun Violence EpidemicWed., Aug. 23 • 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

First Universalist Church (4101 E. Hampden)Candlelight vigil starting at 8:30 p.m. to remember

victims of gun violence. Contact: Rev. Wayne Laws, People of Faith for Social Justice (people-of-faith@comcast.net).

Community Events

Los Visitantes: The VisitorsSat., Aug. 16 • 9 a.m. to noon

Casa de Paz, 12170 East 30th Ave. #206, AuroraThis training will prepare you to companion immigrants

and their families who are affected by detention: become a visitor at the ICE Detention Center; help provide meals and other services for families and individuals staying at Casa de Paz (casadepazcolorado.org); give rides to those who have just been released from the detention center. By the end of the training, you will be ready to sign up for your first visit, meal, or ride. Space is limited to 10 registrants. RSVP required by Thurs., Aug. 14 to Rev. Kierstin Homblette (kierstin@mdduua.org).

Board BlogJudy Gangloff, President (303)463-6154; judith.gangloff@gmail.com)

Have you wondered what the Board of Trustees does? Among others, here are

some of our responsibilities: • ensure that the ongoing operations of JUC are

effectively managed by ministers and staff;• make sound decisions while upholding JUC’s

mission;• set goals and implement them;• communicate with the congregation;• support the spiritual growth of the congregation. Three Trustees are elected every year to serve a three

year term. The Leadership Nominating Committee (LNC) appoints the members and officers of the Board, who are then approved by the congregation at the Spring congregational meeting. The officers meet approximately ten days before the Board meeting to set the meeting

agenda. The Board normally doesn’t deviate from the set agenda.

Regular meetings are held the second Thursday of each month. The Board meets at 6:30 to share a meal before the meeting at 7 p.m. With the exception of an occasional executive session to discuss personnel or legal matters, meetings are open for observation to any interested member of JUC.

The Board sometimes invites an individual to a meeting to provide additional information for an agenda item. As an example, in May, the Social Responsibility Council (SRC) requested Board input to several questions concerning the All Church Project. In July, Jill Armstrong, as the SRC Chair, was asked to attend to make any clarifications and answer any questions from the Board.

Beginning in August, the Board agenda will be posted the Monday before the Board meeting at jeffersonunitarian.org under How We Make It Work > Board of Trustees. All Board members and their contact information are also listed there. You can contact any Board member with your questions.

Newsletter Deadline ChangeThe deadline for submissions to The JUC Crier will

now be 3 p.m. on the Monday prior to publication. Thank you for keeping this in mind as you prepare for church events!

~ Rona Bradley, Communications Manager

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For general information on SRC Task Forces and their goals, visit jeffersonunitarian.org/src.

A Huge Thank You to All of JUC’s Task Force Chairs and Members of the Social Responsibility Council!As most of you know, JUC’s 2013-14 church year ended on June 30, and it was a busy one for the SRC! Some of the

busiest folks were our energetic task force leaders and their faithful committees. Because of their hard work, endless opportunities have been provided for our members to learn and expand their knowledge of local, national, and international issues.

Along with overseeing the monthly special plate designations, there have been Explorations sessions, workshops, educational forums, international and community outreach, celebrations, and much more. It has been personally enriching and rewarding to chair this group of dedicated individuals who do so much for so many. Thank them when you see them!

Housing and Poverty Task Force co-chairs, Judy Douglass and Leslie Light, oversee partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, Family Promise, Family Tree, The Action Center and Power of Partnership.

Eating Ethically Task Force co-chairs, Carol Kolesnikoff and Gilla Lachnitt, organize the Abundant Harvest Table, Plant & Goodie Sale, Nourishing Connections Luncheons, Northwest Educational Institute study courses, and serve delicious, healthy food for many JUC functions.

Peace, Liberty, and Justice Task Force chair, Bob Hofmann, has planned forums around elections issues, healthcare, gun safety, voting rights, civil rights; global issues such as climate change and the US response to Iran and Syria, as well as local issues on shortage of water, urban sprawl and immigration.

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Task Force co-chairs, Gretchen May and Margie Robinson, support our Guatemalan Scholarship Program which includes coffee sales supporting farmer cooperatives and scholarships for indigenous children; the women’s sewing project in Pacux; and disseminate information about UUSC action alerts and trips with the College of Social Justice.

Just Neighboring, JUC’s All-Church Project steering committee, Jill Armstrong, Morgan Davies, Judy Douglass, Pat Emery, Betty Lynn Ferguson, John Hambright, Gilla Lachnitt, Dana Lightsey, Gretchen May and Joe Stone. Just Neighboring developed lay leadership and programs that supported engagement with the city of Edgewater in order to identify needs and work together to address those needs. Some opportunities this year were tutoring at the local schools, participation in the Saint Tank Project, assisting with the 5K Run, delivering cookies to local schools and the Senior Connections Center, partnering with Sloan’s Lake Community Church to feed the homeless, discussing immigration issues and planning a community garden.

I also wish to thank the officers of the Social Responsibility Council: Jill Armstrong, vice-chair, Judy Douglass, secretary, and our Board liaison, Joe Stone. Their support and leadership made this year a huge success.

~ Betty Lynn Ferguson

. . . Green Task Force . . .

Reflections on Our Seventh PrincipleSunday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m, • chapel

A thoughtful description of the beauty and wonder of the natural world of which we are a part, presented by Gordon & Cathy Illg, Lakewood residents and widely-published professional photographers, authors, and Certified International Tour Managers. We are not separate from the creatures and land and water of this earth; we are an integral part of the web of existence. We must cherish and care for our earth, for what we do to any part of the web, we do to ourselves. This program is suitable for adults, youth and children. You won’t want to miss it. Contact: Mary Richards (msrichards00@comcast.net; 303-670-8531).

Social Responsibility Council RetreatSat., August 23 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Mills building

Are you interested in social justice? Would you like to help brainstorm the coming year with the Green Task Force, the All Church Project, Housing and Poverty Task Force, Eating Ethically Task Force and UUSC Task Force? Any other interests?

Please plan on joining us. Questions? Please contact Jill Armstrong, SRC Co-Chair (jarm444@gmail.com).

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We Hold in Our Hearts…❦ Laura Thompson-Beato and her family, who are grieving the passing of Laura’s father, Ardell Thompson, on July 6 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s;

❦ Julie Duhegraham and family, as Julie’s mother, Sharon Sellers, died on July 20 at age 77. She also suffered from Alzheimer’s;

❦ Marlene & Craig Williamson and their family, as Marlene was diagnosed with a brain tumor on July 24 and has been in the hospital since;

❦ Charlie Gangloff, who fell and broke his leg on June 26;

❦ Nadine Lightburn and her family, as John Lightburn passed away July 4;

❦ Carol Szedlak, as she recovers from hip replacement surgery;

❦ Pat Emery, who is recovering from foot surgery;

❦ The family and friends of Ginny Cowles, as she passed away earlier this month;

❦ Chris Gallup, as he recovers from prostate surgery;

❦ Rob & Peg Rocklin and family, as Rob’s mom, Dorothy Rocklin, passed away July 14.

We Celebrate with…❦ Jenny Logan & Tim Brungardt as they celebrate the birth of their new son, Jacob Colby Brungardt, on June 21;

❦ Michael Higgins on the birth of twins Devlin and Marsali Higgins-O-Neill;

❦ Jace Pivonka, as he travels to Romania to compete in the Junior World Championships for Free Flight Model Aircraft. Jace is a pilot on the F1B Team, one of three teams representing the United States this summer;

❦ Bradley Maurer as he begins his mechanical engineering studies at CSU;

❦ Marci & Rob Sontag on the occasion of their 20th Anniversary;

❦ Bobbie Mooney, who has accepted a position with Colorado’s wildfire aviation program after a long job search;

❦ Ruth Rinehart & David Hurlbut on the occasion of their 18th Anniversary on July 27. Ruth has also been named the St. Lawrence Scholar for the coming school year at Iliff School of Theology;

❦ Jon & Kim Hassinger as they celebrate the engagement of their son Evan, to Elle Murphy of Evergreen.

Pastoral CareHow JUCers Care for Each Other

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✻ Intro to Blue Mountain MeditationTuesdays, Sept. 9 - 30 • 7:30 to 9 p.m. •chapelWould you like your life to be more -- more calm, more centered, more loving and joyful? Would you like to make more of a difference? Can a spiritual practice help? Come explore what Passage Meditation has to offer with longtime meditators who are deeply grateful for their practice. Facilitated by Annie & John Hedberg (303-279-7451).

About Our Pastoral Care Group Co-ChairsSara Kresse (skresse@comcast.net) and Deda Nelson

(deda.nelson@gmail.com) will lead our pastoral care ministry this year.

Sara: My husband, Tom, and I moved to Colorado in 1998, after living in a suburb of Chicago for 25 years. We have two sons and two four-year-old granddaughters: one in New York City and one here in Denver. We lost our daughter in a tragic bicycle accident when she was 23. I taught kindergarten and first grade in Illinois and Colorado before retiring to help care for my granddaughters, who truly are the light of my life. I also enjoy sewing and knitting, hiking and birding with Tom. We joined JUC in 2007, and currently teach religious education in Evergreen. I have found that being in community is the only way to accept the challenges that life brings. My hope is that through our Pastoral Care Ministry, I can help build a community at JUC where all members truly care for one another.

Deda: I joined JUC with my husband, Rex, in 2011. We have two daughters who live here in Colorado and also attended JUC as children. I taught drama and language arts in Littleton Public Schools and am now retired. I love music and currently sing with the Alpine Chorale. I also enjoy hiking while Rex photographs the beauty of the trail. Retired life has given me more time to read, travel, spend time with family, and explore new opportunities for learning and connecting with others. I find serving as a member of the Pastoral Care Group personally rewarding and a way to nurture our community as we care for each other.

To contact a member of the ministerial team, email cares@jeffersonunitarian.org or call 720-248-7249.

New/Upcoming LEAP Classes

To find out more about JUC’s Lifespan Education and Adult Programs, visit jeffersonunitarian.org and click LEAP under

the Programs tab. Sign up for classes at the Sign Up Site or by calling the church office (303-279-5282).

Contact: Patti Coe-Withington (303-596-1130), LEAP facilitator.

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Blue Mountain Meditation Group1st & 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 Sangha1st & 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. This service is open to all: no experience necessary. Child care is provided.

Charla! 2nd & 4th Sundays, 5 p.m. Carol Drew (303-422-5977)Discuss important topics in Spanish. Intermediate level recommended.

Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS)Mari Cowley (303-420-4139)

Dream Study2nd and 4th Mondays, 9:15 a.m. Marie Schottler (303-278-8035; mschottler@comcast.net)Based on the writings of Jeremy Taylor, this is a gentle group process in which questions are asked of the dreamer leading to an aha! about his or her own dream. Newcomers welcome; please call before attending.

Great Books Discussion Group2nd & 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. 22: Light in August (Faulkner)

Issues in Aging4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Valerie Stone (vestone@gmail.com; 303-669-8528)Information and education on issues related to healthy aging and dementia, to include lectures, panels, and discussion.

JUC Knitters3rd Fridays, 7 p.m. in members' homesJean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com)All knitters and crocheters are invited to join in making hats and blankets for Denver Health.

Memoirs 3rd Sundays, 7 p.m. Len Wheeler (303-467-3342; lenkt@earthlink.net)We’re gentle, we laugh, and we’re serious about commenting on ways to improve our non-fiction writing. No prior experience is needed.

Non-Violent Communication 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 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' Group1st Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noonJean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com)Newcomers welcome! Call for mtg. details.

Retirees' Brown Bag Lunch1st Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Contact: Betty Halladay (303-274-9144)Next meeting: Aug. 1.

Roving Readers4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Mike Foster (303-456-2647)Open to anyone who reads the monthly selection. Books selected by group participants. Next mtg. Sept. 28.

Science and Spirit4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Joe Kraus (swish@nuthingbut.net)Discuss recent discoveries and wonder together. http://jucscienceandspirit.wordpress.com

Slow Soup Group4th 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. Co-sponsored by LEAP and the Eating Ethically Task Force.

Story Circle3rd 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 well 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 show up as a listener. All are welcome.

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 Piecemakers3rd Fridays, 9:30 a.m. (members' homes)Edna Mae Miller (303-989-4793)Work on personal projects as well as quilts donated to charities selected by the group.

VAGUE: Visual Artists Group of Unitarians Extraordinaire! 3rd Fridays, 2 p.m. Emily Townsend (emily.townsend@gmail.com)Work on visual journals and learn some new techniques; bring a blank book and all other materials will be provided. We work in silence after a short demonstration, so please arrive by 2. Drop-ins are welcome, but please e-mail Emily first so we have supplies for everyone.

Walking Together2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. (Crown Hill Park)Tim Brungardt (call JUC office for info) Take a leisurely walk near JUC to learn about fellow JUCers and have friendly conversation without the distractions we encounter during coffee hour, group meetings, shared meals, or while caring for children. All generations and abilities are welcome.

Ongoing Groups

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

✻ Ongoing Group: Issues in Aging • 4th Mondays • 7 p.m.Valerie Stone (vestone@gmail.com) We meet once a month to discuss a wide variety of issues related to aging. So far, we have covered getting an accurate diagnosis when dementia is suspected, resources for families dealing with dementia, caregiver issues, wisdom and exercise. Mon., Feb. 24: Dr. Michelle Winston presents The 6 Pillars of Brain Fitness and Brain Health, covering memory and attention exercises for healthy aging. Then she will lead us in some neurobics exercises!

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Tuesday, July 29 1:00pm MMG: Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm MMG: Teen Vocal Ensemble (Priestley rm.)Wed., July 30 5:00pm UUSC TF: Guatemala Fiesta planning mtg. (M3/4) 7:00pm Ninth Grade Trip planning mtg. (M1/2)Fri., August 1 11:30am LEAP: Retirees’ Brown Bag Lunch (M3/4)Sat., August 2 9:00am Quuilters Group (so. commons) 10:30am Green TF: Citizen’s Climate Lobby (M1/2) 6:00pm LEAP: CUUPS Lammas (patio)

Sun., August 3 9:15 /11am Mind-Bending Mystery w/Wendy Williams 12:30pm Young Adult Ministry mtg. (M1/2) 1:00pm LEAP: CUUPS Children’s Circle Lammas (chapel) 4:00pm Evergreen (Offsite): Service & Picnic at Heritage Grove 5:00pm LEAP: Buddhist Sangha Service (chapel)Mon., August 4 3:00pm Newsletter DeadlineTues., August 5 1:00pm MMG: Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm Stewardship Council (M1/2) 7:00pm SRC: Housing & Poverty TF mtg. (M3/4)Wed., August 6 6:30pm MMG: Handbell rehearsal (Priestley rm.) 7:00pm JUC Choir: Campfire Sing-Along (patio, MGR)Thurs., August 7 7:00pm LEAP: JUC Poetry Group (M3/4) 7:30pm LEAP: Blue Mountain Meditation Group (chapel)Fri., August 8 CURK: Twin Lakes Campout 5:30pm BOT: Workshop (Mills bldg.) 7:00pm LEAP: Bridge Group (so. comm.)Sat., August 9 8:30am BOT: Workshop (Mills bldg.)

Sun., August 10 9:15/11am Stories to Live By w/Wendy Williams 12:15pm YRP: Tribe lunch and program (patio, R6/7 backup) 12:30pm PL&J Task Force mtg. (M3/4) 5:00pm LEAP: ¡Charla! (M3/4) 6:00pm LEAP: CUUPS Full Moon Ritual (chapel)Mon., August 11 9:00am CUURK: SOUPPS (chapel, R1/2, R8) 9:15am LEAP: Dream Study (M5)Tues., August 12 1:00pm LEAP: UU Liberal Christians planning mtg. (M1/2) 1:00pm MMG: Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 6:30pm WG: Dances of Universal Peace (patio) 7:00pm Committee on Ministry mtg. (M5) 7:00pm LEAP: Men’s Group w/Bishop (M1/2) 7:00pm SRC: UUSC TF mtg. (M3/4)Wed., August 13 6:30pm MMG: Handbell rehearsal (Priestley rm.)Thurs., Aug. 14 9:00am Pastoral Care Group mtg. (M1/2) 6:30pm Board of Trustees mtg. (M3/4)Fri., August 15 2:00pm LEAP: VAGUE Art Journaling (R6/7)Sat., August 16 1:00pm Perpetual Peace Initiative mtg. (M3/4)

Sun., August 17 9:15/11am Hobbies and Haunting Demands w/Wendy Williams 12:30pm Green TF Meeting (M3/4) 4:00pm Evergreen Campus Worship Service 5:00pm LEAP: Buddhist Sangha Service (chapel) 7:00pm LEAP: Memoirs (M3/4)Mon., August 18 3:00pm Newsletter Deadline 6:30pm SRC: Eating Ethically TF mtg. (R6/7) 7:00pm Program Council mtg. (M3/4)Tues., Aug. 19 1:00pm MMG: Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 6:30pm LEAP: Story Circle (R6/7)

• 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 Minister TBD

• Ashley Johnson, Director of Religious Education

Monday–Thursday • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Summer Office Hours Monday • Wednesday • Friday

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).

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Editor: Rona BradleyNext deadline: 3 p.m., Mon., Aug. 4Next publication date: Mon.,Aug. 11

Sunday Morning AnnouncementsTo have an announcement made about

your church activity, call the Worship Associate no later than Friday at noon.

• Aug. 3 Steve Sargent @ 303-279-4753• Aug. 10 Dindy Fuller @ 720-402-4099• Aug. 17 Gail Abbott @ 303-277-9180

Calendar Highlights(extended calendar available online at jeffersonunitarian.org)

Weekly Attendance

July 6 9:15 104 RE: 4 (4 adults) 11 90 RE: 5 (4 adults)

Evergreen 4p 37 RE: 2 (1 adult)

July 13 9:15 136 RE: 20 (6 adults) 11 130 RE: 11 (6 adults)

July 20 9:15 85 RE: 18 (6 adults) 11 119 RE: 10 (5 adults)

Evergreen 4p 27 RE: 3 (3 adults)

July 27 9:15 84 11 134