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Columbine Connections
Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church
October
2014
Volume 22, Issue 4
Inside this issue:
Installation of Reverend Julia
The very special ceremony of the Installation of Rev. Julia into our Col
October Worship
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Rev. Julia McKay’s Article
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President’s Column
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Blue’s Clues
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Treasurer’s Report
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Musical Articulations
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SOSL Pictures
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The UU Challenge
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Ageing to Sageing
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umbine congregation will be Sunday, October 5th at 4PM at 1st Unitari
New Geo of Grace Group
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an Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette St., Denver Co, 80218.
Geo of Grace Leaders Group
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This timehonored worship service in the Unitarian Universalist tradi
Wisdom Circle
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Detention Center Vigil
9
tion is essentially a commitment ceremony – between the minister and
Detention Center Vigil
10
the members of the congregation – to covenant together in devotion to
InterFaith Holiday Program
10
each other and in loyalty to the ministry we aspire to live out in the
Wadsworth Cleanup Project
10
world. We hope that EVERY member and friend will be part of this
October STP Recipient
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beautiful ceremony (in which many of the local UU clergy will also par
Snack and Flower Signup
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Harvest Festival and Auction
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Book Club
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ticipate), followed by a superfun reception with food, home brew, mu
sic and fellowship in the social hall.
Did you get your Evite invitation yet? If so, please RSVP through the
Evite system. If you didn’t get an Evite, please email installa
[email protected]. More information is available on Face
book: https://www.facebook.com/events/828507597177526/.
See you at 1st Unitarian on October 5th at 4PM!
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Worship for the Month of October
Monthly Theme: Purpose
October 5th, 10:30am Why is the
UU Church in Lafayette.) This
October 19th, 10:30 am Discerning Our
Sky Blue? And, other curious ques
tions about life!
is the first of three pulpit
Common Purpose
exchanges that will help us
Reverend Julia for the love and
Seeking our life path individually and
explore our common identity as collectively, as Unitarian Universalists, we
Unitarian Universalists among responsibly search for truth and
compassion she has shown to the
diverse congregations.
meaning. Using
youth and children of Columbine.
In Constant Practice Using
Quaker discernment to inform our
This special service is dedicated to
We all have big questions from time the story of Jill Bolte Taylor in
to time that popup in our lives.
the spiritual practice of
exploration, we will consider how to deepen
Many of us have had spiritual
her book, "My Stroke of Insight", our intention to discern our common purpose
Rev. Jann proposes that UU’s
as UU’s with each other and in the world. Rev
questions and Reverend Julia has
can be in constant spiritual
been our goto person for the past
practice – using prayer or
year. The children and youth will be meditation to create presence in
celebrating, in story and song, their
their lives, support their hearts
love for their Minister and ask her
through difficult times, and in
the question, “Why is the Sky
their work for social justice.
Blue?”
Rev. Halloran is in her 16th
year as minister of the Prairie
October 12th, 10:30am Pulpit Ex
Unitarian Universalist Church
In Con
change Sunday! Sermon: ““In
stant Practice”
of Parker. She also is President
This morning The Reverend Jann
Halloran, Minister of Prairie
Unitarian Universalist Church in
Parker, will be preaching. (Rev Julia
will be preaching at Boulder Valley
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of the Religious Coalition for
Reproductive Choice of
Colorado and active in the
metroarea interfaith
community. She is a graduate
of The Iliff School of Theology
in Denver.
Julia speaks. Choir sings.
October 26th, 10:30 am Spooky: Why We
Need Halloween
Our own Jason Henderson, nationally known
author of the young adult Alex Van Helsing
vampire book series, the Ben 10 comic series
and this Summer's Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles game for 3DS, will explore Halloween
and the importance of spookiness in
culture. This is a program that should
definitely bring out the curious in all of us!
Rev Julia McKay, MA, MDiv
"Where [you are
In some ways, it reminds me of the
and friends – even visitors are
called] is the place
first month that I was here – August
invited to four all
allcongregation
where your deep glad
of 2013. I sat with most of you at
conversations that will determine the
ness and the world's
many a circle dinner – listening.
future direction of our growing
Listening to what you thought our
church:
deep hunger meet.” Frederick Buechner
priorities should be. What you
thought our goals for the first
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October 14th, 6:45pm – 8:45pm.
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October 21st, 6:45pm – 8:45pm.
November 11th, 6:45pm –
So here we go entering our next
ministry should be. And, wow ~ if
phase of ministry together! It begins
we didn’t just go out and achieve
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with the commitment that we claim
them!
8:45pm.
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at the Installation: We pledge
November 18th, 6:45pm –
8:45pm
ourselves, so far as in us lies, to walk
Now we are asking bigger questions.
in Unity of the Spirit and in the bond
Including what we should do this
of Universal Love.
particular year, but beyond this year
Come and let your dreams for our
into the next few years at least.
future be heard! I look forward to
participating with you in these
Then in October we begin the
amazing Columbine UU Challenge!
Challenge
We are going to be having a
powerful discussion among us –
This is NOT about sitting in a room
answering questions like:
going through a process of writing a
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What are we passionate about?
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What drives us?
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What’s the “bottom line” of our
mission statement or even a
covenant statement and then doing
nothing with the words.
It IS about hearing what you think
about our future direction as a
congregation.
This is NOT about letting a speaker
fill our heads with his ideas.
congregational life?
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What values or commitments
distinguish UU’s from others?
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What guides our decisions
and priorities?
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Why are we here?
If we disappeared from the
neighborhood, what do you
think people might say our
It IS about letting your voice and
congregation was about?
ideas be heard and listening to your
neighbors’ ideas.
So – PLEASE MARK YOUR
CALENDARS. All members
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conversations. See the Adult Faith
Development section in this
newsletter.
Sending my love and wishes for a
great fall! I can’t wait to see where
we go next.
Rev Julia
President’s ColumnR
ColumnRSue Fraley
At the Board’s
to ideas and leaders for classes. If
presentation to
you are interested, please talk to Rev.
the
Julia. And finally, Supporting Youth
congregation in
Faith Development. As I said that
midSeptember,
Sunday, this program is thriving and
I described the 3
outgrowing their britches! We can
goals that
use teachers right away for one
Columbine UU
Sunday a month, and mentors
Church’s
starting next January. I have heard
leadership set for this fiscal year at
people say that this is where they
our retreat in August. In case you
learned things about Unitarian
weren’t there for the presentation, I
Universalism they never even knew
want to make sure you have the
they didn’t know. Please talk to
chance to hear about the goals, and
Martin BlueNorton or Lygia
invite you to think about being
Garrick if you
involved in (any or all of) these
want to find
areas.
out more.
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♦
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tie into the theme for this month “Purpose”. Why are we here what
is Columbine’s purpose for
ourselves, our children, each other those of us in need, and also for
those who might need us out in the
local community? Going even
further, what is Unitarian
Universalism’s purpose in today’s
world? And how do we tie our own
individual gifts and passions in with
a greater purpose? These are rather
expansive questions, I know. Each of
us may be interested in a different
one of those questions, and some of
“Our goals and
us aren’t thinking that way at all.
our chalice
Depending on what is going on in
mosaic tie into
our lives right now, we are all in
Creating UU Identity and
You may have
the theme for
different places of needing support
Community Visibility
noticed the
this month and being able to give, and that cycle
Expanding Adult Faith
chalice mosaic
“Purpose”.
is a big part of our congregational
Development Options
in the back of
life and our purpose of being a
the sanctuary.
church.
Supporting Youth Faith
Development Program
This is
something that members
of leadership created at that same
August retreat. On the blue mosaic
The first goal will best be explored
pieces, the outside of the chalice, we
by coming to the “UU Challenge”
each wrote what brought us here to
workshop this fall, which is
Columbine. On the green mosaic
described elsewhere in this
pieces, for the cup, we wrote what
newsletter. This is for everyone, we
keeps us here; and the yellow, the
would like all of your voices in this
flame, what moved us to volunteer
process! The second goal,
and/or to pledge our support for
Expanding Adult Faith Development
Columbine. There were definitely
Options is another opportunity for
some recurring themes, and I
you to explore. We would like an
imagine many of you would have
organizer for this area, in addition
similar responses. See what you
think.
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Our goals and our chalice mosaic
It has been shown that having a
purpose larger than oneself
contributes to a happier more
fulfilling life. For me, being part of
Columbine and part of this
denomination bring that into reality.
I hope everyone else feels the same
way.
Sue Fraley
October 2014 Blue’s CluesR
CluesRYouth Faith Development
The
have broken
Children’s
wooden seat
Faith
slats and all six
Development
need sanding
Team has
and a coat of
launched the
paint. The
‘Adopta
benches are
Bench or
made of wood
Chair’ program for the chairs and
and benches.
and metal.
If you, your family, team or group
asked the question of “How can
AdoptaBench or Chair
The Adopt
Program provides individuals the
opportunity to paint and repair a
bench or chair that not only pro
we make this part of our church
vides rest and relaxation for chil
email me at colum
accessible and enjoyable by the
dren and adults, but our visitors
[email protected].
[email protected].
entire congregation.” In response
who come to the back yard of the
to that question,
church. When a bench or chair is
In Peace,
we met with the Facility Team
adopted, a plaque will be placed
Martin
and members of the board to
on the furniture in recogni
discussed several options that can
tion of the group, team,
be built into our long range plans.
family or individual who
Things like more shade, a larger
refurbished the item
deck area, and several patio
.
chairs and tables.
The chairs are in need of a
benches.in our back play area.
This past summer the Team took
a hard look at the play area in the
back of the church building and
would like to “Adopt
“AdoptaBenched
or Chair” please contact Martin J.
Blue
BlueNorton at the Church or
fresh coat of paint and some
While looking over what we
new vinyl coverings for the
already had it was discovered that
seats. They are made of met
the six benches and five chairs
al with cushioned seats
were in need of some TLC. The
which provides an oppor
CFD Team decided to offer an
tunity for the artistic side of
opportunity to the congregation
a team or individual to come
to adopt these neglected chairs
out! Several of the benches
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Treasures Report October 2014
October begins a very busy time at Colum
Store, such as handmade crafts, business
If donating to the auction is not your thing
bine Church. We kick off the month with
services or artwork. Another donation item
you can help by simply coming to the dinner
the installation ceremony for Reverend Julia
is for you to host an activity that a number of
enjoying an evening out, or better yet, buying
on October 5th and we move head on into
people can sign up for during the event to be
from the General Store, signing up for events
planning for our annual Columbine Fall
hosted later in the year. We have had group
or bidding on the items during the action.
Harvest Dinner and Auction. The event will
snowshoe trips, bike rides, hikes, cemetery
Many people fill their social calendar for the
be November 15 this year at 5:30 at the
tours in the past. This year there might even
year by participating in the wide variety of
church. This is a major fundraiser for both
be a craft beer tasting that you can sign up
events and activities that are offered.
Columbine Church and a charity selected by
for. Finally, we do a live auction of other
One final note about the auction, Columbine
our Just Act committee. Columbine keeps the
events. Popular items from previous auctions
Church has arraigned again to accept credit
first $5000.00 raised from the event and
have been hosting an afternoon of bridge,
cards during the month of November to
then splits the remaining proceeds evenly
having a personal chef for an evening, or
make purchasing easier for the event. Credit
between the church and our selected charity.
hosting dinners of various themes. If you
cards with also be accepted each Sunday in
As part of the Columbine community, there
have questions, be sure to track down any
November for Equal Exchange and Scrip
are many ways that you can contribute to the
one of the many auction committee mem
sales in the lobby after service.
success of the event. First, you can donate
bers, who will be identified by wearing signs
items for the event to be sold in the General
after upcoming services. Donation ideas are
only as limited as your imagination.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Mike Morris
Musical Articulations
Dear Columbine,
The day has arrived! I don’t need to remind you to be sure to attend Julia’s installation on Sunday, October 5th… But I will anyway! The
music ministry will be involved along with pretty much every part of the congregation. Please come celebrate this joyous occasion with us!
One thing I will be focusing on this year is refining and supporting the amazing musicians we have at Columbine already. I am so
blessed to serve a community that loves music to the extent that we do! So, if you have a “sUUpreme” vocal ensemble, a flute choir, or any
musical act based out of the church (or if you’d like to start one), let me know! Not only would I be happy to find a Sunday for you to
share your music with the community if you wish, but I am also more than happy to coach or clinic your group, giving you professional
feedback on your form and technique. You know where to find me!
A final mention I’d like to make this month is that 2013-2014 will be my first year of the three-year UU Musicians Network/UUA
Music Leadership Credentialing Program. The curriculum the program centers around this year involves Care and Ethics, and Leading a
Choral Rehearsal, so I’m doing a lot of professional development work surrounding those facets of music leadership in a UU congregation.
If you’re interested to know more about the program or the curriculum, which the congregation has graciously invested in, see me
during coffee hour, and I’d be more than happy to talk about it. Thank you to everyone for this incredible opportunity.
As always, I’d like to remind everyone that Thursday night choir rehearsals are open to anyone interested in singing, so please don’t
hesitate to join us from 6:45 to 8:45 in the sanctuary! Thanks to the incredible new singers who joined our ranks to make Julia’s installation
a success! I hope you will stick around awhile, because we’re just getting started!
Yours in song,
Matthew Frisk, Director of Music
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Adult Faith Development Opportunities
Everyone mark your calendars for... THE UU CHALLENGE!
An empowered ALL
ALLcongregation conversation on four Tuesday evenings:
October 14th and 21st, November 11th and 18th, 6:45pm8:45pm in the Columbine Church Sanctuary.
We claim to be a cutting edge religion with the courage to meet the challenges of our generation, even transform the world. However,
this past year many people have said that they do not fully understand what Unitarian Universalism is, or what a UU stands for. Con
sidering all that is happening in the world, we really NEED to know! As we move into the future, every cultural institution will be
either engaging life’s challenge or drifting with life’s tide. The question is: “Will the Columbine congregation be a choreographer in
the world’s dance or will it dance to someone else’s steps?” The purpose of this series is to empower a conversation that will answer
this question with a compelling outcome. Our conversation will be geared to four critical issues:
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What is our social mission in the world? (a clear and compelling mission motivates resources, focuses energy, and determines
organization)
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What is our transforming message to the world? (a congregation’s message is its only tool of personal and social transformation)
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How does cultural transformation happen? (knowing how to create change is synonymous with knowing how to influence socie
ty)
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How do we invent an attractive social identity? (the measure of social recognition is the measure of social power)
The answers to these four questions are decisive because they will instruct us how to create and model a compelling Unitarian Univer
salist message to the world. The answers revealed will drive our congregational destiny. Come let your voice be heard!!
The UU Challenge is sponsored by the Minister, Board, CoSMiC, and the Council. Day care will be provided.
The Facilitator is Rev Robert Latham. As a settled Unitarian Universalist minister, Robert he has been in Davenport, IA, Ft Worth, TX,
Milwaukee, WI and Golden, CO. He has been an Interim Minister in many other congregations. From 201113 he served as the In
terim District Executive for the Pacific Central District. Robert is head of MYTHing Link Consulting that provides a variety of services
to liberal congregations and organizations (MythingLink.com).
His published works consist of The Unitarian Universalist Extension Manual (1985), Moving On From Church Folly Lane (2006), A
Tale of Boxes (2009) and brochures entitled Lessons From Vietnam: Why Nothing Has Changed (2011), Is There a Future for Unitarian
Universalism? (2012).
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Adult Faith Development Opportunities - Continued
Are you interested in Positive, Conscious, Creative Aging?
The answer is Sage
Sageing!
In the Columbine Church Sanctuary
Class will be scheduled when the remaining 8 spots are filled
Based on the transformative work of Rabbi Zalman SchachterShalomi, author of From Ageing to Sageing, A Profound New Vision of
Growing Older, this class will look at living the last third of life with great meaning and purpose. The topics include Becoming an
Elder, Harvesting Life Wisdom, Forgiveness and Mortality, and Sharing our Gifts with the World. The class operates in a circle format
and lessons will be combined with journaling techniques for deeper selfunderstanding.
Instructor: Rosemary Lohndorf, a certified Journal to the Self® instructor, retired educator, and member of UU in Boulder, will lead
this class of to move participants from Ageing into Sageing.
8 spots available! Reserve yours soon by contacting [email protected]
A workbook is required at a cost of $20 per person; if this causes a financial hardship arrangements can be made with Rev Julia for
assistance if needed.
Geography of Grace Circles begin again!
Another signup sheet added!
If you are interested in learning a friendly relationship process that fosters deeper listening skills, greater spiritual and
emotional intelligence, and getting to know others in our congregation more profoundly, then Geography of Grace is for YOU!
If you imagine creating a small circle of people where spiritual growth and personal renewal happen this course is for YOU!
This curriculum uses metaphors of external geography to explore our “internal geography” – or the landscape of the soul.
Many teachers have likened the soul to a “wild animal”: that our inherent essence will only come out when the space is safe,
trustworthy, and respectful. In this circle, we will endeavor to create this kind of space for one another. Facilitated by Rev Julia.
6 sessions will be scheduled when the group fills. Only 12 spots available! Please sign up on the back ledge of the sanctuary or
RSVP to Rev Julia if you would like to attend. [email protected]
Geography of Grace Leaders:
This group is only for those people who have completed a cycle of the Geography of Grace class. We have the exciting
opportunity of continuing our exploration together and also interfacing with other circle lay leaders from other congregations.
Join Rev Julia on September 16th and 30th from 6:45pm
6:45pm8:45pm in her office.
office Please RSVP [email protected] if you
will be joining us.
Wisdom Circle
Monday’s 6:30R8:00 pm
This group is an opportunity to grow your capacity for spiritual practice, mindfulness, and increase your resilience in life! We
sit in 30 minutes of meditation, and then bask in the shared wisdom during Wisdom Circle as we discuss a spiritual topic
following mediation. The talking stick is taken up by anyone who wishes to speak or you may simply pass the stick to the next
person without saying anything. We listen respectfully to each other and feel no obligation to respond or to give advice.
Everything shared in Wisdom Circle stays within the Circle.
We are always glad to welcome visitors and new members! Please contact [email protected] with any
questions.
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October News From The JustACT Team
Detention Center Vigil on Monday, October 6th
for those in most need
Join us from 6:00
6:007:00 pm at the
of support. The
ICE for
forprofit GEO Detention Center
children have been
leading our chants
at 30th & Peoria in Aurora, CO. For
information or to carpool contact
lately as we march to
Maureen Flanigan at 303
303972
972
the front of the
9453 or buckner
detention center and
[email protected] Directions
pause to listen to the
from the church: Take I
I25 north to
individuals and families
I70 east. Exit south (right) at Peoria
who are dealing with
then turn right (west) at 30th.
We begin the vigil with a honk and
detention and deportation. Though
wave on the corner of Peoria and
each month’s vigil is a little different,
th
30 . Then we move to a more
we have the same dreamto empty
contemplative spirit and gather in a
this jail and return the people inside
circle to show our care and concern
to the love of their families.
MidOctober
Interfaith Holiday Program Begins Mid
Share the warmth of the Holiday
will provide information about the
many cannot make it to the grocery
Season with those who otherwise
family: names, ages, gift request and
store. We also ask for a simple gift
would not have anything. It is hard
clothing size. We ask for a new
for them to enjoy. InterFaith is so
to believe that InterFaith’s
article of clothing for each child, a
thankful for our continued support
Christmas Holiday Program
new toy or gift, a little something for
of their program and is looking
registration begins in October! We
the parent(s) and a gift certificate for
forward to working with us again
will have our list of families by the
a holiday meal. For the seniors we
this year.
nd
rd
2 or 3 week of October, which
ask for a box of food for them since
Wadsworth Cleanup Project Scheduled for Saturday, October 25that 9:00 am.
We’ll meet at Columbine UU Church
The signup sheet is on the ledge in
for instructions, tools, and bags. It’s
the sanctuary or contact Roger Pe
great exercise for everyone and a
terson at: [email protected].
super opportunity for families with
kids over 7 years.
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JustAct Continued
Colfax Community Network An Avenue of Hope is the Split the Plate Recipient for October
We have a new Split the Plate
motels along these stretches of
efforts to secure employment and
recipient for the October 19th
Colfax have become temporary
permanent housing, and helps find
service: the Colfax Community
housing for many families severely
resources during crises. For more
Network. This nonprofit
affected by poverty.
information about the breadth of
organization provides services and
Colfax Community Network reaches
support, check their website
supports for families who live in the
out to families and individuals living
colfaxcommunitynetwork.org.
motels along Colfax Avenue. Once a
in the motels to meet their
Please give generously to support
gateway to the Rockies for the
immediate needs by providing food
this worthy program that seeks to
and clothing, as well as flu shots and
raise up individuals and families
basic well care. There are a variety
who are truly on the margins of
of programs for children to support
society. If you are unable to attend
healthy activities and school success
the service on October 19th and
and to minimize their exposure to
would like to contribute, please mail
the crime in the area. CCN also op
or deliver your check or cash with
erates a food and clothing bank,
the notation on it to “Colfax
th
wealthy in the early 20 century, the
works with individuals in their
Community Network STP.”
We now have a Signup Genius for Snacks and Flowers! This is a great way to share and contribute to our church. And best of
all, a remind will be sent out 2 days before your signup date- enough time to get what you need!
to learn
more
about
how to get involv
Please sign up Would
here if you
youlike
would
like to
bring
snacks:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445AFAB2DA64-snack
Feel free to write in the 'My Comments' section what you'll be bringing.
If you would like to bring flowers sign up here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445AFAB2DA64-sunday
After you sign up there will be a section for you to let us know if they are in honour of someone or a
significant event.
Both links are ongoing, showing signups for this month and next. They will be updated at the end of
each month. So what are you waiting for? Go sign up now!
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Columbine Harvest Festival Dinner and Auction
November 15th, 5:30 PM
Our Harvest Festival evening will kick off with our cash and carry Country
Store, followed by dinner, entertainment and then the live auction.
The Columbine Country Store is a great way to donate small, lessexpensive
items like homemade treats, knitted goods or decorations. Our Columbine
Country Store gives people the opportunity to donate and purchase treats
knowing that all the proceeds go to our annual fund raising evening.
Here’s a link to the Country Store donation form: http://bit.ly/1qXwlEI.
We always have a great selection of items in our Events and Live Auction.
Things that have been popular in the past: dinners; canvas and cocktails; hikes, biking, snowshoeing; game
nights; athome concerts. BE CREATIVE! Here’s a link to the Event donation form: http://bit.ly/1m9o7uh.
Another big hit at our Festival is the Children’s Auction. For the past three years the Children’s Faith
Development Team has sponsored a fall auction just for the kids. Families donate five dollars per child and in
return they receive five hundred dollars each of fun money which they use during the Children’s Auction. Every
child 5th grade and younger will get to bid on large and small toys and gifts we will have up for auction. This
gives the whole family an opportunity to participate in our Harvest Festival Dinner and Auction.
The Auction is a major fundraiser for us, plus we will be giving a significant portion of the auction proceeds to
Rainbow Alley, one of our JustACT partners.
Rainbow Alley is a dropin center that supports LGBT youth and their allies. Rainbow Alley offers a wide variety
of programs: family support groups for young teens, career and educational counseling, programs for gender
nonconforming and transgender identified youth, advocacy and community organizing for marginalized
communities, HIV information and testing and much more. Because Rainbow Alley serves the marginalized
population of LGTBQ youth and aligns with our UU principles, JustACT has chosen it to receive a percentage of
the funds raised at this year’s Harvest Festival Auction. Last year we donated $2,683 to Colorado Immigration
Rights Coalition. They used the money to help immigrant families that were displaced by last year’s flooding.
We’re looking forward to making a big donation to Rainbow Alley this year!
Admission for the evening (includes the yummy dinner) is only $10 for adults and $5 for children between the
ages of 3 and 11 years. Plus there is a family maximum for parents and kids of only $25.
If you think you might want to help out with this year’s auction, please contact Kathy Derrick at kthyder
[email protected] or Taylor Powers at [email protected]. There are many opportunities for volunteering,
from set up or clean up, to helping organize the Country Store, or being on the Finance team. We know there is a
spot for you! If you’re not sure where you might fit in, please contact Kathy or Taylor and they’ll help you decide.
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The Columbine UU Church Book Club will meet Wednesday, October 22nd
The book being discussed Wednesday, October 22nd, is “Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson
At times an interracial romance, a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and a fictionalized
chronicle of the World War II internment of JapaneseAmericans, this book pulls the reader
into an accurate rendering of life on an island in Puget Sound. The disparate aspects of the
novel are seamlessly interwoven into a narrative that allows the reader to embrace the plot,
the characters, and the deadon descriptions of the physical characteristics of the novel's
setting.
The Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m., at the church on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Interested members gather at 5:45 p.m., at a local restaurant prior to the meeting. A little
early because it might be more crowded.
The resturaunt chosen for October is India’s Best
Address: 1500 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: 3034849535
Web address: http://www.indiasbestrestaurant.com/
The book chosen for discussion in November/December 2014 is “The Crow Road” by Iain Banks
When Prentice McHoan, the irrepressible hero of Banks's wily novel whose loves include drink, cars, girls and history, returns
from university in Glasgow to his family home in Gallanach for his grandmother's funeral, his thoughts turn to his uncle Rory, a
travel writer who disappeared eight years earlier. When Prentice runs into Janice, an old girlfriend of Rory's, the two wonder
together if Rory has gone away the Crow Road (Scottish for died), and Janice reveals that Rory gave her a folder of his poems
and notes before he disappeared. Rory's writings are tantalizingly cryptic and turn out to include outlines for a novelin
progress titled Crow Road. Fueled by his uncle's notes, his own curiosity and a good bit of brown liquor, Prentice sets off to find
his uncle in an engaging narrative that admirably balances bawdy Scottish humor, crafty character development and some good
oldfashioned mystery. Prentice finds his closureRfor better or for worseRand things are tied up neatly (maybe too neatly) by
the end. Readers unfamiliar with Banks's prodigious output have a great starting point here.
Note: the November meeting will be on Dec 3rd due to Thanksgiving. There is no December meet
ing!
You need not have read the book to participate, and visitors are welcome. For information about
the restaurant please contact Debbie Doyle, Book Club Coordinator ([email protected])
3036979503
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Officers
Sue Fraley, President
Greg Lauer, Vice President
Maura Wamsley, Secretary
Mike Morris Treasurer
Trustees
David Manning
Taylor Powers
Deb Suzuki
[email protected]
303-972-1716
Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church Staff
Rev. Julia McKay, Minister
[email protected]
Martin Blue-Norton, Director of Faith Development [email protected]
Matthew Frisk, Music Director
[email protected]
Cris Cardenas, Church Administrator
[email protected]
www.columbineuuchurch.org
Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church
6724 S. Webster Street
Lileton, CO 80128
303-972-1716
www.columbineuuchurch.org
www.facebook.com/pages/Columbine-Unitarian-Universalist-Church/230698863622620
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