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Weekly Announcements October 15th-October 21st, 2019

10/16/2019

 
What's happening at the UUCG? October 15th - 21st, 2019 

Worship This Week

Sunday Services

Our Theme is Peace


October 20th, 2019

If we want to live in peace, what will be required of us? Rev. Aaron Norris has a couple of ideas on what is required of us when we seek to live in Peace. He will lead our services this Sunday as we continuing our theme of peace. Our choir will be preforming and there will be a time for sharing in our Candles in Community. The recipient of our plate will be the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
Community Events this Week

Worship Committee Meeting Sunday, October 20, 11:15

One of the most important aspects of our faith community is our gethering time for worship on Sunday mornings. Do you have an interest in helping to craft meaningful worship? Would you like to participate in this important part of our shared faith journey. Our worship committee is meeting this Sunday to make plans for November and December. All are welcome to attend.

Guest Speaking Event at UUCG Thursday, October 17th from 11:30 to 1:00 (Free)

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)  will host Bob Kinsey from the Colorado Coalition for the Prevention of Nuclear War. The mission of The Colorado Coalition is to educate the general public and public officials concerning proactive and solution-oriented action on nuclear weapons. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.  


 The Cherry Orchard October 17-19 at 7:30 and October 20 at 2:00, UNC Langworthy Theatre

Our very own UUCG member, Claire Metusalem, will be in UNC's production of The Cherry Orchard in Langworthy Theatre this upcoming weekend!  Tickets can be purchased online at https://arts.unco.edu/theatre/productions/ or in person at the Campus Commons ticket office.

 Jurassic World in Concert with the GPO October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Union Colony Civic Center

Our very own UUCG music director Rene Racek will be singing in the choir with the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra as they accompany the film Jurassic World with a live preformance of the score. Tickets are from $25-$37.

 
Choir News

This Sunday, October 20th, is Choir Sunday! We will not have rehearsal after service on Sunday.

Please email Renee if you have any questions at rcracek@yahoo.com or text her at 970-658-6443.

Social Justice in October

Social Justice meetings have resumed. Social Justice Ministry meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 11:00 am. The next meeting is October 21st. Please come and help plan our future projects.

Thanks, Hollis Berendt and Ana Schultz co-chairs.

Community Events Later in October

Choir Retreat

The music retreat is on October 26th and all are welcome! Please join us for music and a potluck from Noon-3pm.

Samhain Event  October 26th from 3:30pm-5pm

Samhain is a Garlic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the begining of winter or the "darker half" or the year. Our Pagan group will host a gathering to mark the seasonal holiday. Everyone is welcome! Bring a snack to share.

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Other News and Events

 Dia Los Muertos/All Souls Reminder

As we prepare for our Dia Los Muertos and All Souls observance next month please remember to send those names, information and pictures of those who have departed in the last 12 months so that they can be recognized in our slide show during the service. If possible, please get the information to Rev. Norris by October 27.
 
Pathways to Meaning & Membership Class

This class is designed to go over some of the basic history of Unitarian Universalism. It also helps you to better understand our congregation and see how you my deepen your involvement. It also is a great opportunity to meet others who are new to our church as well, but also have an interest in becoming more involved. While it is not required for membership, I highly recommend that you participate in this class as a first step to considering membership. The class is offered about once every six weeks or so and taught by our minister, Reverend Aaron Norris. The class takes about 90 minutes and are at noon on select Sundays. The next class date is November 3rd. If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to Rev. Aaron or follow this link. 

Please purchase a Safeway gift card if you are a Safeway shopper. 5% of your purchase will go to our church! Also, don't forget to enroll in the King Soopers Community Rewards that also donates 5% of your purchase to UU Church of Greeley.

See Josette with any questions.

We need hosts on Sunday mornings and sign changers every two weeks in the beginning of the week.

Contact Josette with any questions.

  
 Looking for way to contribute to UUCG on Sundays?

You don't have to speak in public or have the best voice in the world, as there are a number of ways in which you can help Unitarian Universalist Church of Greeley on Sundays.  
  • Bring a snack for coffee/volunteer - Our volunteers not only make the coffee but they often donate their own dollars for snacks for coffee. Your $$ donation for coffee time or snack donation can help offset those costs for our Coffee Hour volunteers.  You can also volunteer to make coffee and help with clean-up. Talk to Michele and she will get you connected.
  • Offer to shovel the sidewalks when it snows - Just contact Julie Miller to help with the task. The more, the merrier and it will get done quickly.  Shovels and snow remover are readily available at the church.
  • Greet / Host - A warm smile and a "hello" are a wonderful start to any Sunday morning. Bulletins are printed and waiting. You help us take a tally on attendance and make sure our guests are contacted by board members or our minister.
  • Help with our AV team - We can always use some extra hands running our AV equipment - microphones, slideshows, videos & training is provided.  Volunteers often are scheduled 1 time or less per month, based on availability.
  • Special Music - Do you have some musical talent you would like to share?  Please consider sharing it with us. It's always a treat to recognize our member's talents.

 Meetings with Reverend Aaron Norris

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If you need to set up a meeting with Rev. Norris, the easiest way is to pick an in-person or phone call appointment that works for you on his calendar at my calendar link. You can also email him at  minister@greeleyuuc.org.
 
 
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office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by 10 am on the Tuesday  you wish to see the announcement in!

 
 
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