Welcome, Reverend Chip Roush and accompanist Iris Wong —
we’re so happy to have you with us at Prairie!
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Brunch Bunch
Our next Brunch Bunch will be Sunday, September 1, 2024. We can’t wait to brunch with you! (Monetary contributions are accepted but not required.) Please RSVP to Calisse W.
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Prairie UU’s Annual Auction
It’s that time again — our Annual Auction Committee is beginning to prepare for this year’s big event! If you’d like to help coordinate Prairie’s Silent Auction and Live Auction (our biggest social extravaganza!), please contact Jan S.
The success of the Auction depends on help from people like you!
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From Joanna Shukert, of our Prairie Community…
If any of you are considering buying or selling a home, or know someone who is, I’m offering to donate half my net commission from any transaction originating from a Prairie member. The funds will be donated directly to Prairie in your name. As you know, home prices have doubled in recent years (along with real estate commissions), so I’m happy to make this offer on an ongoing basis. I’ve worked as a Denver realtor for 15 years and have been in the top 5-10% of HomeSmart agents over the past 3 years. I’d be honored to assist with any buy or sell transaction in the metro area. I also offer free advice or guidance on anything real estate related, so please reach out anytime if I can help.
Please email Joanna to learn more!
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Justice League
We hope you’ll join us for our next Justice League meeting this Sunday, August 25th, 12:00PM to 1:30PM at the Parker Library after service.
We are focusing on organizing, networking with other UUs and interfaith groups near Denver for action related events, finding some community speakers to fill our lay- led services, and helping with voting rights efforts.
Reach out to Kathy H. with questions, or visit the Justice League’s page.
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Prairie UU’s Book Club
When: Monthly at 2:00PM
Where: Parker Library, The Loft
Coming up…
September 21st – Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond
October 19th – The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
November 16th – The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson by Robert A. Caro
December – No Book Club
January, 2025 – Cutting for Stone, a novel by Abraham Verghese
Please contact Sarah M. with questions!
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Musical Jam Sessions
We are switching things up! Ukulele lessons on Thursday afternoons are ending, and the Prairie Jamboree is starting up!
~ 2nd and 4th Thursdays, each month
~ 4:30PM-6:00PM
~ The Gulch (Spirit of Life property)
For questions contact Clark or Claudia. All are welcome!
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Please contact Kim with questions.
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Habitat Interfaith Alliance News
Habitat Interfaith Alliance’s Trivia Night ~ Save the date for Habitat Interfaith Alliance Brews & Brains Trivia Night on November 9th.
More info to come!
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The Social Justice Film Series is back with Io Capitano:
Friday, September 6th at 6:30PM
The film series is a collaborative effort between First Plymouth and First Universalist Church in Denver. The series begins at First Universalist on the first Friday of each month from September through December. In 2025 The Film Series moves to First Plymouth from January to June of 2025.
Our first film is the award-winning Io Capitano. “Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.”
Bring a snack or beverage to share if you wish. After the film, we will have a 20-minute discussion/reflection.
First Universalist Church of Denver
4101 E HAMPDEN AVE
DENVER, CO 80222
Questions? Please contact Dan Moen.
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Please email Eric with questions.
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Questions? Additions for next week? Please email Katy!