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What's happening at the UUCG?
Sept. 18th - Sept. 24th, 2018 Thursday Sept. 20th - Book Club Book club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 1:30 pm @ Your Place Coffee. Anyone is welcome to drop in. Our selection for Sept 20th will be Sherry Thomas' A Conspiracy in Belgravia . Friday, Sept. 21st, 2018 - Unifax Submissions Due. Please Have your info in to Margaret before 1pm. Thank you! Sunday, September 23rd- “Hush! Somebody’s Callin’ My Name!” Rev. Aaron Norris A call is a difficult ask made by something greater than ourselves that compels us to live beyond who we originally thought we were. Rev. Norris explores why calls are unpleasant, easy to ignore, and yet vital to hear and answer, again and again. He’ll ask the questions: What are you called to? What are we called together to? Choir Performance 9:20am RE: Welcome Back to the Rainbow Path UUCG Service to Refugees and Asylees We are happy to announce that UUCG will be once again providing space to Lutheran Family Services Refugee & Asylee Programs' Services Work Club once a week for job skills and technology education. Every Monday from8:30am - 10:30am. Build Your Own Theology (a UU way to do Adult Education) Rev. Norris will be teaching every Tuesday for ten weeks starting October 2 at 6:00. Everyone over 16 and over is welcome. Please signup by sending an email to Rev. Norris at minister@greeleyuuc.org to save your spot. “Based on the assumption that everyone is their own theologian, this classic UU adult education program invites participants to develop their own personal credos, the fundamental religious beliefs, values, and convictions that inform and direct of their lives. [The sessions] pose five developmental tasks in which participants come to terms with human nature, ultimate reality, history, ethics and religious meaning. Begins with an introduction to our seven UU principles.” -Rev. Dr. Richard S. Gilbert, Course Author”. Other News and Reminders IRNOCO Event The Immigration and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado (IRCNOCO) is hosting an event on September 29th at Centennial Village Museum. The event, "Spotlight: Burma," is a refugee resettlement simulation whereby participants learn about the stories of displacement from Burma and the journeys to the United States undertaken by real survivors. Participants learn these stories through (safely) reenacting those stories themselves. Tickets for the event are available for purchase on our website here.https://www.ircnoco.org/awits2018 Worship Committee If you are interested in being involved in worship planning, or have ideas you’d like to share about upcoming services, please join us for our next committee meeting on Sunday, October 21st immediately following the service. We’d love to have you join us! Volunteers Needed Each Sunday, we are fortunate to have 1-2 volunteers bring/serve treats for coffee hour after the service. We are in dire need of volunteers to help us staff this time. Even 1 Sunday per quarter (every 3 months) is a major contribution. Training is provided and you will get to use our new coffee maker!!! It’s a great opportunity to meet congregants and interact with the UUCG community. Contact Diane Culver 970-378-7544 Coffee Hour Changes We are very fortunate to have had a great number of volunteers in the past who have offered their time and support to our coffee hour. Unfortunately, going forward due to the lack of volunteers, we will be limiting the coffee hour to the Sundays that Reverend Norris is speaking. We can fill more volunteer spots on coffee days as the demand increases. Thank you all for your donations of food and time. Be a Greeter on Sunday Morning Do you want to smile and welcome people to our welcoming church? If so, we need greeters. Your commitment would be three Sundays through December. Please contact Josette at 970-381-7891, or josetteschaffer@msn.com. Donation Needed We are in need of a new copier for the church office, as our old one just isn't able to be repaired anymore. It's done a fine job, but we are beginning to have some problems, as the serviceable parts have become obsolete. We use our copy machine for Orders of Service, The Monthly Newsletter among other needs. We thank you in advance if you can help! Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance Scrip Announcement A new, easy to read order form for Scrip is on the bulletin board! An order will be placed October 1st. Please contribute to the church with your regular purchases. call Josette with any questions @ 970-381-7891. Don't forget to refill those King Soopers and Safeway cards!! Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” If you need to set up a meeting with Reverend Aaron Norris please click on : my calendar link to make an appointment. Margaret's Office Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 3 pm Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! What's happening at the UUCG?
Sept. 11th - Sept. 17th, 2018 Sunday, September 16th, 2018- “UUCG’s Gift to the DREAMers Scholarship Fund at UNC” – Brian & Shelly Gaza Join Shelly & Brian for an overview of the DREAMers Scholarship Fund at UNC and how the Bloom Gift will be used to help the students that this fund supports. RE: Chapel on Dreamers Monday September 17th, 2018 - Greeters Meeting in the Barbara Bowles Room at 10:30 am. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Josette Schaffer or Reverend Aaron Norris. Monday, Sept. 17th, 2018 - Board Meeting 6pm in the Barbara Bowles Room UUCG Service to Refugees and Asylees We are happy to announce that UUCG will be once again providing space to Lutheran Family Services Refugee & Asylee Programs' Services Work Club once a week for job skills and technology education. Chalice Arts / Judith Meyers Art Be sure to catch the Chalice Arts show for August-September which will once again feature works by the late Judith Meyers. Understandably, it is difficult to do justice to the breadth of Judith’s talent in a single show. Past shows at the church have focused on her Christmas paper-cut trees and prints, her works with feminist or social justice themes, and the watercolors produced in the years when she taught at schools in Germany and France. This time we began with three examples of Judith’s calligraphy donated recently by her daughter Liza and then added works acquired over the years by church members and others from service auctions or trips to Judith’s gallery, Madison & Main. Paper cuts, calligraphy, watercolors, and fabric arts will all be represented. There is no specific theme to this show other than to remind us of just how much Judith contributed to her church and wider community. The artist who took part in numerous solo and group art shows and collaborated with Judy Chicago brought the works of other prominent local artists into our sanctuary as our second Chalice Arts director. The teacher who had pioneered arts education in the local school district co-taught adult RE classes on the Goddess. The proponent of social justice who once helped wrap peace ribbons around the Pentagon participated in our church’s social action committee and collected the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table donations. The world traveler who was never without her sketchbook brought the world back to us in the form of her sketches and the elaborate international dinners offered as coveted service auction items. The church was, and continues to be, full of her art from the papercut banners on the chancel and in the lobby to the chalice design on our stationery and newsletters and the calligraphy on the older nametags. She was active for all but the very last few months of her 86 years and, even two years later, it is hard for those of us who knew her to believe that she’s no longer with us. We were truly blessed to have her and her legacy at the church continues to live on. Other News and Reminders Build Your Own Theology (a UU way to do Adult Education) Rev. Norris will be teaching every Tuesday for ten weeks starting October 2 at 6:00. Everyone over 16 and over is welcome. Please signup by sending an email to Rev. Norris at minister@greeleyuuc.org to save your spot. “Based on the assumption that everyone is their own theologian, this classic UU adult education program invites participants to develop their own personal credos, the fundamental religious beliefs, values, and convictions that inform and direct of their lives. [The sessions] pose five developmental tasks in which participants come to terms with human nature, ultimate reality, history, ethics and religious meaning. Begins with an introduction to our seven UU principles.” -Rev. Dr. Richard S. Gilbert, Course Author”. Volunteers Needed Each Sunday, we are fortunate to have 1-2 volunteers bring/serve treats for coffee hour after the service. We are in dire need of volunteers to help us staff this time. Even 1 Sunday per quarter (every 3 months) is a major contribution. Training is provided and you will get to use our new coffee maker!!! It’s a great opportunity to meet congregants and interact with the UUCG community. Contact Diane Culver 970-378-7544 Coffee Hour Changes We are very fortunate to have had a great number of volunteers in the past who have offered their time and support to our coffee hour. Unfortunately, going forward due to the lack of volunteers, we will be limiting the coffee hour to the Sundays that Reverend Norris is speaking. We can fill more volunteer spots on coffee days as the demand increases. Thank you all for your donations of food and time. Be a Greeter on Sunday Morning Do you want to smile and welcome people to our welcoming church? If so, we need greeters. Your commitment would be three Sundays through December. Please contact Josette at 970-381-7891, or josetteschaffer@msn.com. UUCG Service to Refugees and Asylees We are happy to announce that UUCG will be once again providing space to the Lutheran Family Services Refugee and Asylee Programs' Services Work Club once a week, as they will be utilizing space in our building for job skills and technology education. Donation Needed The RE program needs construction paper, glue sticks, and markers. We also will begin research on retaining a new copier for the church office, as our old one just isn't able to be repaired anymore. It's done a fine job, but we are beginning to have some problems, as the serviceable parts have become obsolete. Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance Scrip Announcement Do you have $5 in cash or check? You can take that $5 and buy a King Soopers card on Sunday morning at church. Then take it to the store and load it up with any amount you want...$25...$31..$74..etc (whatever amount), and the Church will receive 5% back every time you reload. Reload before you purchase your items, simply hand your card with cash, check, debit or credit card to the cashier and tell them how much you would like on your card. There are no strings attached. You can still get the specials and can use coupons. UUCG gets 5% of what you buy! ITS THAT EASY! $10 will get you a Safeway refillable card! Get yours now!! Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” If you need to set up a meeting with Reverend Aaron Norris please click on : my calendar link to make an appointment. Margaret's Office Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 3 pm Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in!  What's happening at the UUCG?
Sept. 4th - Sept. 10th, 2018 **Photo is N.W Side of our Church. Thank to Julie Miller!!** September 9th - “Watersheds and Riverbeds” Reverend Aaron Norris In hydro logic terms, a watershed is the place where water begins to gather across the landscape and begin its great migration to the sea. In sociological terms, a watershed is a turning point in a historical moment. Join us for our annual water communion and in-gathering. This will be Rev. Aaron Norris’ first time in the pulpit, as we bring waters from our lives to share and celebrate being together again in the new church year. ***Welcome Party for Reverend Aaron, following the service*** Multi Gen Service NO R.E Worship Committee Regular Worship Committee meetings will resume September 9th, and we’d love to add some new members to the group! If you’re interested in getting involved with worship planning, we’d love to have you join us! Just email Brian or Shelly Gaza and we’ll keep you informed about committee meeting days and times. briangaza@mac.com or shelly.gaza@unco.edu Social Justice NOTICE: Social Justice will resume meeting on the 2nd Tues of the month beginning in September on the 11th from 10am - 11:30 am. If you have any questions please contact Hollis Berendt at hollisbeth28@gmail.com, or Ana Schultz at ana.schultz@yahoo.com. Thank you! Chalice Arts / Judith Meyers Art Be sure to catch the Chalice Arts show for August-September which will once again feature works by the late Judith Meyers. Understandably, it is difficult to do justice to the breadth of Judith’s talent in a single show. Past shows at the church have focused on her Christmas paper-cut trees and prints, her works with feminist or social justice themes, and the watercolors produced in the years when she taught at schools in Germany and France. This time we began with three examples of Judith’s calligraphy donated recently by her daughter Liza and then added works acquired over the years by church members and others from service auctions or trips to Judith’s gallery, Madison & Main. Paper cuts, calligraphy, watercolors, and fabric arts will all be represented. There is no specific theme to this show other than to remind us of just how much Judith contributed to her church and wider community. The artist who took part in numerous solo and group art shows and collaborated with Judy Chicago brought the works of other prominent local artists into our sanctuary as our second Chalice Arts director. The teacher who had pioneered arts education in the local school district co-taught adult RE classes on the Goddess. The proponent of social justice who once helped wrap peace ribbons around the Pentagon participated in our church’s social action committee and collected the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table donations. The world traveler who was never without her sketchbook brought the world back to us in the form of her sketches and the elaborate international dinners offered as coveted service auction items. The church was, and continues to be, full of her art from the papercut banners on the chancel and in the lobby to the chalice design on our stationery and newsletters and the calligraphy on the older nametags. She was active for all but the very last few months of her 86 years and, even two years later, it is hard for those of us who knew her to believe that she’s no longer with us. We were truly blessed to have her and her legacy at the church continues to live on. Other News and Reminders Volunteers Needed Each Sunday, we are fortunate to have 1-2 volunteers bring/serve treats for coffee hour after the service. We are in dire need of volunteers to help us staff this time. Even 1 Sunday per quarter (every 3 months) is a major contribution. Training is provided and you will get to use our new coffee maker!!! It’s a great opportunity to meet congregants and interact with the UUCG community. Contact Diane Culver 970-378-7544 Coffee Hour Changes We are very fortunate to have had a great number of volunteers in the past who have offered their time and support to our coffee hour. Unfortunately, going forward due to the lack of volunteers, we will be limiting the coffee hour to the Sundays that Reverend Norris is speaking. We can fill more volunteer spots on coffee days as the demand increases. Thank you all for your donations of food and time. Be a Greeter on Sunday Morning Do you want to smile and welcome people to our welcoming church? If so, we need greeters. Your commitment would be three Sundays through December. Please contact Josette at 970-381-7891, or josetteschaffer@msn.com. UUCG Service to Refugees and Asylees We are happy to announce that UUCG will be once again providing space to the Lutheran Family Services Refugee and Asylee Programs' Services Work Club once a week, as they will be utilizing space in our building for job skills and technology education. Donation Needed The RE program needs construction paper, glue sticks, and markers. We also will begin research on retaining a new copier for the church office, as our old one just isn't able to be repaired anymore. It's done a fine job, but we are beginning to have some problems, as the serviceable parts have become obsolete. Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance Scrip Announcement Do you have $5 in cash or check? You can take that $5 and buy a King Soopers card on Sunday morning at church. Then take it to the store and load it up with any amount you want...$25...$31..$74..etc (whatever amount), and the Church will receive 5% back every time you reload. Reload before you purchase your items, simply hand your card with cash, check, debit or credit card to the cashier and tell them how much you would like on your card. There are no strings attached. You can still get the specials and can use coupons. UUCG gets 5% of what you buy! ITS THAT EASY! $10 will get you a Safeway refillable card! Get yours now!! Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” Fresh Farm Eggs For Sale Kathy Vaughn owns "Happy Chickens" Laying Fresh Farm Eggs! Those eggs can be found in the Fridge at the UUCG for $3.00 a carton. There is an envelope provided for your convenience! Please recycle your egg cartons by leaving them on top of the fridge..any cartons you might have. Thank You!! If you need to set up a meeting with Reverend Aaron Norris please go to : my calendar link to make an appointment. Margaret's Office Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 3 pm Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! What's happening at the UUCG?
Aug. 28th - Sept. 3rd, 2018 Sunday, September 2nd- “Unitarian Universalist, The Head & Heart Of Our Religion” - Kathy Vaughn A discussion of our history and a look at which part of UU you feel more drawn to. RE: Last Summer Sunday Sunday, Sept. 2nd - Choir Pizza Party – After Church! Attention all choir members, and any who are curious about singing in choir at some point this year. In lieu of choir rehearsal, we will have a choir meet-and-greet Pizza Social in the sanctuary after church on Sunday, September 2. The Greeley UU choir strives to be a very open and respectful space where singers of all levels and abilities can get in touch with the joy that only comes from singing together in love. On this first Sunday of September, we will have a chance to meet potential singers, catch up on our summer vacations, and talk about the musical ideas for the upcoming year. We will then have our first choir rehearsals on the second and third Sunday after church, and perform on the 4th Sunday of September 23rd. The rest of the year we will try to revert to performing on the 3rd Sunday, but may vary depending on holidays. In Joy, Sam Henline, your Choir Director Social Justice NOTICE: Social Justice will resume meeting on the 2nd Tues of the month beginning in September on the 11th from 10am - 11:30 am. If you have any questions please contact Hollis Berendt at hollisbeth28@gmail.com, or Ana Schultz at ana.schultz@yahoo.com. Thank you! Chalice Arts / Judith Meyers Art Be sure to catch the Chalice Arts show for August-September which will once again feature works by the late Judith Meyers. Understandably, it is difficult to do justice to the breadth of Judith’s talent in a single show. Past shows at the church have focused on her Christmas paper-cut trees and prints, her works with feminist or social justice themes, and the watercolors produced in the years when she taught at schools in Germany and France. This time we began with three examples of Judith’s calligraphy donated recently by her daughter Liza and then added works acquired over the years by church members and others from service auctions or trips to Judith’s gallery, Madison & Main. Paper cuts, calligraphy, watercolors, and fabric arts will all be represented. There is no specific theme to this show other than to remind us of just how much Judith contributed to her church and wider community. The artist who took part in numerous solo and group art shows and collaborated with Judy Chicago brought the works of other prominent local artists into our sanctuary as our second Chalice Arts director. The teacher who had pioneered arts education in the local school district co-taught adult RE classes on the Goddess. The proponent of social justice who once helped wrap peace ribbons around the Pentagon participated in our church’s social action committee and collected the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table donations. The world traveler who was never without her sketchbook brought the world back to us in the form of her sketches and the elaborate international dinners offered as coveted service auction items. The church was, and continues to be, full of her art from the papercut banners on the chancel and in the lobby to the chalice design on our stationery and newsletters and the calligraphy on the older nametags. She was active for all but the very last few months of her 86 years and, even two years later, it is hard for those of us who knew her to believe that she’s no longer with us. We were truly blessed to have her and her legacy at the church continues to live on. Worship Committee Regular Worship Committee meetings will resume September 9th, and we’d love to add some new members to the group! If you’re interested in getting involved with worship planning, we’d love to have you join us! Just email Brian or Shelly Gaza and we’ll keep you informed about committee meeting days and times. briangaza@mac.com or shelly.gaza@unco.edu Other News and Reminders Sunday, September 9th - “Watersheds and Riverbeds” - Rev. Aaron Norris In hydro logic terms, a watershed is the place where water begins to gather across the landscape and begin its great migration to the sea. In sociological terms, a watershed is a turning point in a historical moment. Join us for our annual water communion and in gathering. This will be Rev. Aaron Norris’ first time in the pulpit, as we bring waters from our lives to share and celebrate being together again in the new church year. ***Welcome Party for Reverend Aaron, following the service*** Multi Gen Service NO R.E Volunteers Needed Each Sunday, we are fortunate to have 1-2 volunteers bring/serve treats for coffee hour after the service. We are in dire need of volunteers to help us staff this time. Even 1 Sunday per quarter (every 3 months) is a major contribution. Training is provided and you will get to use our new coffee maker!!! It’s a great opportunity to meet congregants and interact with the UUCG community. Contact Diane Culver 970-378-7544 Coffee Hour Changes We are very fortunate to have had a great number of volunteers in the past who have offered their time and support to our coffee hour. Unfortunately, going forward due to the lack of volunteers, we will be limiting the coffee hour to the Sundays that Reverend Norris is speaking. We can fill more volunteer spots on coffee days as the demand increases. Thank you all for your donations of food and time. Be a Greeter on Sunday Morning Do you want to smile and welcome people to our welcoming church? If so, we need greeters. Your commitment would be three Sundays through December. Please contact Josette at 970-381-7891, or josetteschaffer@msn.com. UUCG Service to Refugees and Asylees We are happy to announce that UUCG will be once again providing space to the Lutheran Family Services Refugee and Asylee Programs' Services Work Club once a week, as they will be utilizing space in our building for job skills and technology education. Donation Needed The RE program needs construction paper, glue sticks, and markers. We also will begin research on retaining a new copier for the church office, as our old one just isn't able to be repaired anymore. It's done a fine job, but we are beginning to have some problems, as the serviceable parts have become obsolete. Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance Scrip Announcement Do you have $5 in cash or check? You can take that $5 and buy a King Soopers card on Sunday morning at church. Then take it to the store and load it up with any amount you want...$25...$31..$74..etc (whatever amount), and the Church will receive 5% back every time you reload. Reload before you purchase your items, simply hand your card with cash, check, debit or credit card to the cashier and tell them how much you would like on your card. There are no strings attached. You can still get the specials and can use coupons. UUCG gets 5% of what you buy! ITS THAT EASY! $10 will get you a Safeway refillable card! Get yours now!! Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” Fresh Farm Eggs For Sale Kathy Vaughn owns "Happy Chickens" Laying Fresh Farm Eggs! Those eggs can be found in the Fridge at the UUCG for $3.00 a carton. There is an envelope provided for your convenience! Please recycle your egg cartons by leaving them on top of the fridge..any cartons you might have. Thank You!! NEW Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 3 pm Fri 1 pm - 2 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! What's happening at the UUCG?
Aug. 21st - Aug. 27th, 2018 From Care and Concern Committee: Adele DiGiovanni DelSavio's son-in-law Todd lost his 9 month battle to cancer in Florida. Adele was a friend of UUCG during her time in Greeley and left to be closer to her grandchildren in Florida last year. Todd was diagnosed shortly after her move. A card was mailed to Adele 8-20-18, Thank you to all who signed it. To view Todd's obituary vist: https://www.mckoon.com/obituaries/Todd-Kingsley/#!/Obituary. Tuesday, August 21st - Board Meeting 5:30 pm Wednesday, August 22nd - Unifax Submissions Due August 26th – “Animal Blessings” Kathy Wise & Eulice Kogovsek The animals, be they wild or domestic, with whom we share this planet earth provide us great joy and wonder. Once again, we invite you to join us in offering an animal blessing. Bring your pet or a picture, and perhaps a story to share. NO R.E. – Multi – Gen. Animal Service Chalice Arts / Judith Meyers Art Be sure to catch the Chalice Arts show for August-September which will once again feature works by the late Judith Meyers. Understandably, it is difficult to do justice to the breadth of Judith’s talent in a single show. Past shows at the church have focused on her Christmas paper-cut trees and prints, her works with feminist or social justice themes, and the watercolors produced in the years when she taught at schools in Germany and France. This time we began with three examples of Judith’s calligraphy donated recently by her daughter Liza and then added works acquired over the years by church members and others from service auctions or trips to Judith’s gallery, Madison & Main. Paper cuts, calligraphy, watercolors, and fabric arts will all be represented. There is no specific theme to this show other than to remind us of just how much Judith contributed to her church and wider community. The artist who took part in numerous solo and group art shows and collaborated with Judy Chicago brought the works of other prominent local artists into our sanctuary as our second Chalice Arts director. The teacher who had pioneered arts education in the local school district co-taught adult RE classes on the Goddess. The proponent of social justice who once helped wrap peace ribbons around the Pentagon participated in our church’s social action committee and collected the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table donations. The world traveler who was never without her sketchbook brought the world back to us in the form of her sketches and the elaborate international dinners offered as coveted service auction items. The church was, and continues to be, full of her art from the papercut banners on the chancel and in the lobby to the chalice design on our stationery and newsletters and the calligraphy on the older nametags. She was active for all but the very last few months of her 86 years and, even two years later, it is hard for those of us who knew her to believe that she’s no longer with us. We were truly blessed to have her and her legacy at the church continues to live on. Other News and Reminders Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS ARE STILL NEEDED! The Social Justice Groupwill not be meeting in the summer but will continue The Bare Necessities Project by collecting clothes for the Greeley Clothing Bank. If you have any questions please contact Hollis Berendt at hollisbeth28@gmail.com Thank you for your donations! Greeters Needed Do you want to smile and welcome people to our welcoming church? If so, we needed greeters. You're commitment would be three Sundays through December. Please contact Josette at 381-7891 or josetteschaffer@msn.com Worship Committee Regular Worship Committee meetings will begin again in September, and we’d love to add some new members to the group! If you’re interested in getting involved with worship planning, we’d love to have you join us! Just email Brian or Shelly Gaza and we’ll keep you informed about committee meeting days and times. briangaza@mac.com or shelly.gaza@unco.edu Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Fresh Farm Eggs For Sale Kathy Vaughn owns "Happy Chickens" Laying Fresh Farm Eggs! Those eggs can be found in the Fridge at the UUCG for $3.00 a carton. There is an envelope provided for your convenience! Please recycle your egg cartons by leaving them on top of the fridge..any cartons you might have. Thank You!! NEW Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 3 pm Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm NEW OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE JUNE 2018. If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.orgby 10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! ***office hours for this week will be: Tues. 1-2pm, Wed. 9am - 10am & Fri 1-2pm*** Thank you to all who participated in the Jean Fleming Memorial Service. A special thank you to those who contributed their donations, time, talents, and clean-up for the service. It was a lovely time to reminisce and share stories about Jean's contributions and time with UUCG, her life with Ruth Zachary, as well as see past presidents, members, their families, and friends of the church. THANK YOU ALL! From Care and Concern Committee: Adele DiGiovanni DelSavio's son-in-law Todd lost his 9 month battle to cancer in Florida. Adele was a friend of UUCG during her time in Greeley and left to be closer to her grandchildren in Florida last year. Todd was diagnosed shortly after her move. A card will be available at the church for signatures during office hours and through Sunday, August 19th and will then be mailed to Adele. To view Todd's obituary visit: https://www.mckoon.com/obituaries/Todd-Kingsley/#!/Obituary. The Book Club Book club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 1 pm @ Your Place Coffee. Anyone is welcome to drop in, there is no specific selection for Aug 16th - instead share a little about the book you have read or are currently reading.*If there is adverse weather in the area Book Club will be cancelled*. Thank you! Sunday, August 19th- "Born Again Pagan" - Steve Brooks Pagans have gotten a bum rap. The worship of nature is our oldest spiritual impulse, and these days it might be just what we need to save our planet. Steve will talk and sing about Wiccan and Native American paths, and how he found out he was a Born-Again Pagan. Learn about the real old-time religion, and help God get in touch with his feminine side. Special Guest Musician from Austin, TX., Steve Brooks, will present a service filled with music. His trademark is to weave words and music together. **We will be taking Steve out to lunch to Santeramos Pizza, (1229 10th Ave.) and would love to have others come along. Please let Kathy or Jim Vaughn know if you can come.** NO R.E.- Multi – Gen. Music Service Tuesday, August 21st - Board Meeting 5:30 pm Wednesday, August 22nd - Unifax Submissions Due Chalice Arts / Judith Meyers Art Be sure to catch the Chalice Arts show for August-September which will once again feature works by the late Judith Meyers. Understandably, it is difficult to do justice to the breadth of Judith’s talent in a single show. Past shows at the church have focused on her Christmas papercut trees and prints, her works with feminist or social justice themes, and the watercolors produced in the years when she taught at schools in Germany and France. This time we began with three examples of Judith’s calligraphy donated recently by her daughter Liza and then added works acquired over the years by church members and others from service auctions or trips to Judith’s gallery, Madison & Main. Papercuts, calligraphy, watercolors, and fabric arts will all be represented. There is no specific theme to this show other than to remind us of just how much Judith contributed to her church and wider community. The artist who took part in numerous solo and group art shows and collaborated with Judy Chicago brought the works of other prominent local artists into our sanctuary as our second Chalice Arts director. The teacher who had pioneered arts education in the local school district co-taught adult RE classes on the Goddess. The proponent of social justice who once helped wrap peace ribbons around the Pentagon participated in our church’s social action committee and collected the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table donations. The world traveler who was never without her sketchbook brought the world back to us in the form of her sketches and the elaborate international dinners offered as coveted service auction items. The church was, and continues to be, full of her art from the papercut banners on the chancel and in the lobby to the chalice design on our stationery and newsletters and the calligraphy on the older nametags. She was active for all but the very last few months of her 86 years and, even two years later, it is hard for those of us who knew her to believe that she’s no longer with us. We were truly blessed to have her and her legacy at the church continues to live on. Other News and Reminders Sunday, August 26th – “Animal Blessings” Kathy Wise & Eulice Kogovsek The animals, be they wild or domestic, with whom we share this planet earth provide us great joy and wonder. Once again, we invite you to join us in offering an animal blessing. Bring your pet or a picture, and perhaps a story to share. NO R.E. – Multi – Gen. Animal Service Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS ARE STILL NEEDED! The Social Justice Groupwill not be meeting in the summer but will continue The Bare Necessities Project by collecting clothes for the Greeley Clothing Bank. If you have any questions please contact Hollis Berendt at hollisbeth28@gmail.com Thank you for your donations! Greeters Needed Do you want to smile and welcome people to our welcoming church? If so, we needed greeters. You're commitment would be three Sundays through December. Please contact Josette at 381-7891 or josetteschaffer@msn.com Worship Committee Regular Worship Committee meetings will begin again in September, and we’d love to add some new members to the group! If you’re interested in getting involved with worship planning, we’d love to have you join us! Just email Brian or Shelly Gaza and we’ll keep you informed about committee meeting days and times. briangaza@mac.com or shelly.gaza@unco.edu Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Fresh Farm Eggs For Sale Kathy Vaughn owns "Happy Chickens" Laying Fresh Farm Eggs! Those eggs can be found in the Fridge at the UUCG for $3.00 a carton. There is an envelope provided for your convenience! Please recycle your egg cartons by leaving them on top of the fridge..any cartons you might have. Thank You!! NEW Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 3 pm Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm NEW OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE JUNE 2018. If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! What's happening at the UUCG?
Aug. 7th - Aug. 13th, 2018 Sunday, August 12th- “The Blessings of Wasps, Mosquitoes, and Other Perceived Nuisances” - Julie Miller We examine those things in our lives that may be perceived as annoying or nuisances, and how they might actually be blessings in our lives. In fact, we may discover that life might not even exist as we know it, without them. NO R.E. – Insects to color and play with Sunday, August 12th- Jean Fleming Memorial Service There will be a memorial for Jean Fleming, partner of Ruth Zachary and longtime member and contributor to UUCG, on Sunday, August 12th from 12:30-2:30 PM. It will be led by Julie Miller, UUCG member and Board President. Please bring a dish to pass appropriate for a salad buffet. Chalice Arts / Judith Meyers Art Be sure to catch the Chalice Arts show for August-September which will once again feature works by the late Judith Meyers. Understandably, it is difficult to do justice to the breadth of Judith’s talent in a single show. Past shows at the church have focused on her Christmas papercut trees and prints, her works with feminist or social justice themes, and the watercolors produced in the years when she taught at schools in Germany and France. This time we began with three examples of Judith’s calligraphy donated recently by her daughter Liza and then added works acquired over the years by church members and others from service auctions or trips to Judith’s gallery, Madison & Main. Papercuts, calligraphy, watercolors, and fabric arts will all be represented. There is no specific theme to this show other than to remind us of just how much Judith contributed to her church and wider community. The artist who took part in numerous solo and group art shows and collaborated with Judy Chicago brought the works of other prominent local artists into our sanctuary as our second Chalice Arts director. The teacher who had pioneered arts education in the local school district co-taught adult RE classes on the Goddess. The proponent of social justice who once helped wrap peace ribbons around the Pentagon participated in our church’s social action committee and collected the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table donations. The world traveler who was never without her sketchbook brought the world back to us in the form of her sketches and the elaborate international dinners offered as coveted service auction items. The church was, and continues to be, full of her art from the papercut banners on the chancel and in the lobby to the chalice design on our stationery and newsletters and the calligraphy on the older nametags. She was active for all but the very last few months of her 86 years and, even two years later, it is hard for those of us who knew her to believe that she’s no longer with us. We were truly blessed to have her and her legacy at the church continues to live on. Other News and Reminders The Book Club Book club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 1 pm @ Your Place Coffee. Anyone is welcome to drop in, there is no specific selection for Aug 16th - instead share a little about the book you have read or are currently reading. If there is adverse weather in the area Book Club will be cancelled. Thank you! Sunday, August 19th- "Born Again Pagan" Steve Brooks Pagans have gotten a bum rap. The worship of nature is our oldest spiritual impulse, and these days it might be just what we need to save our planet. Steve will talk and sing about Wiccan and Native American paths, and how he found out he was a Born-Again Pagan. Learn about the real old-time religion, and help God get in touch with his feminine side. Special Guest Musician from Austin, TX., Steve Brooks, will present a service filled with music. His trademark is to weave words and music together. NO R.E.- Multi – Gen. Music Service Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS ARE STILL NEEDED! The Social Justice Groupwill not be meeting in the summer but will continue The Bare Necessities Project by collecting clothes for the Greeley Clothing Bank. If you have any questions please contact Hollis Berendt at hollisbeth28@gmail.com Thank you for your donations! Worship Committee Regular Worship Committee meetings will begin again in September, and we’d love to add some new members to the group! If you’re interested in getting involved with worship planning, we’d love to have you join us! Just email Brian or Shelly Gaza and we’ll keep you informed about committee meeting days and times. briangaza@mac.com or shelly.gaza@unco.edu Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Fresh Farm Eggs For Sale Kathy Vaughn owns "Happy Chickens" Laying Fresh Farm Eggs! Those eggs can be found in the Fridge at the UUCG for $3.00 a carton. There is an envelope provided for your convenience! Please recycle your egg cartons by leaving them on top of the fridge..any cartons you might have. Thank You!! NEW Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 2 pm Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm NEW OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE JUNE 2018. If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! What's happening at the UUCG?
July 31st - Aug. 6th, 2018 Sunday, August 5th, 2018- “Partners of the Americas” Carol Brickley, Steve Wachter Steve Wachter & Carol Brickley, will speak about the dignity and worth of all through this partnership. Their mission statement is to connect people and organizations across borders to serve and change lives through lasting partnerships. Inspired by President Kennedy in 1964 under the Alliance for Progress. NO R.E. – Coloring pages at back of sanctuary. Chalice Arts / Judith Meyers Art Be sure to catch the Chalice Arts show for August-September which will once again feature works by the late Judith Meyers. Understandably, it is difficult to do justice to the breadth of Judith’s talent in a single show. Past shows at the church have focused on her Christmas papercut trees and prints, her works with feminist or social justice themes, and the watercolors produced in the years when she taught at schools in Germany and France. This time we began with three examples of Judith’s calligraphy donated recently by her daughter Liza and then added works acquired over the years by church members and others from service auctions or trips to Judith’s gallery, Madison & Main. Papercuts, calligraphy, watercolors, and fabric arts will all be represented. There is no specific theme to this show other than to remind us of just how much Judith contributed to her church and wider community. The artist who took part in numerous solo and group art shows and collaborated with Judy Chicago brought the works of other prominent local artists into our sanctuary as our second Chalice Arts director. The teacher who had pioneered arts education in the local school district co-taught adult RE classes on the Goddess. The proponent of social justice who once helped wrap peace ribbons around the Pentagon participated in our church’s social action committee and collected the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table donations. The world traveler who was never without her sketchbook brought the world back to us in the form of her sketches and the elaborate international dinners offered as coveted service auction items. The church was, and continues to be, full of her art from the papercut banners on the chancel and in the lobby to the chalice design on our stationery and newsletters and the calligraphy on the older nametags. She was active for all but the very last few months of her 86 years and, even two years later, it is hard for those of us who knew her to believe that she’s no longer with us. We were truly blessed to have her and her legacy at the church continues to live on. Scrip cards are getting ready for Back to School! Haircuts, shoes, school supplies, oh, my! Make your life a little easier and let UUC Greeley get a percentage with Scrip cards. There is a new order form on the bulletin board which includes places to help with back to school: Target, Walmart, Payless, TJ Maxx, SuperCuts, and more. The order will be placed August 5th and the cards should be ready for pick-up that week! And, Sprouts is also included for those regular buyers. Contact Margaret or Josette (381-7891 or josetteschaffer@msn.com) to place your order! Other News and Reminders Sunday, August 12th- Jean Fleming Memorial Service There will be a memorial for Jean Fleming, partner of Ruth Zachary and longtime member and contributor to UUCG, on Sunday, August 12th from 12:30-2:30 PM. It will be led by Julie Miller, UUCG member and Board President. Please bring a dish to pass appropriate for a salad buffet. Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS ARE STILL NEEDED! The Social Justice Groupwill not be meeting in the summer but will continue The Bare Necessities Project by collecting clothes for the Greeley Clothing Bank. If you have any questions please contact Hollis Berendt at hollisbeth28@gmail.com Thank you for your donations! Worship Committee Regular Worship Committee meetings will begin again in September, and we’d love to add some new members to the group! If you’re interested in getting involved with worship planning, we’d love to have you join us! Just email Brian or Shelly Gaza and we’ll keep you informed about committee meeting days and times. briangaza@mac.com or shelly.gaza@unco.edu Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Fresh Farm Eggs For Sale Kathy Vaughn owns "Happy Chickens" Laying Fresh Farm Eggs! Those eggs can be found in the Fridge at the UUCG for $3.00 a carton. There is an envelope provided for your convenience! Please recycle your egg cartons by leaving them on top of the fridge..any cartons you might have. Thank You!! NEW Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 2 pm Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm NEW OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE Aug 2018. If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! |
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