Click the graphic for information on our December Services…
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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!
The success of the Auction depends on help from people like you — donate to the Auction.
Purchase your ticket for Prairie UU’s biggest fundraising effort of the year — a night of fun at our annual Auction — December 8, 2024!
For all Auction details, including the donation form, please visit our Auction page.
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Justice League
We hope you’ll join us for our next Justice League meeting this coming Sunday, November 24th, 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.
And, more from our Justice League…
Bridge House – Ready to Work
A community outreach opportunity presented by Prairie UU’s Justice League…
Ready to Work: Aurora 3176 S Peoria Ct., Aurora, CO 80014
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30PM
A group is requested to help Ready to Work: Aurora celebrate December birthdays. Of the approximately 40-50 residents, 5 or so have birthdays each month. We would like volunteers to provide 50+ cupcakes or some larger cakes for the December 19th birthday celebration.
Handmade cards from children in our church community are requested for both the November 21st and December 19th birthday celebrations (card making took place at our November 10th service, but more cards are appreciated!). In addition to birthday cards, letters of encouragement for residents are welcome. Cards and letters should be signed with first names, and shouldn’t include personal contact information.
Please contact Kathy H. with questions, to volunteer to provide cupcakes, or to RSVP to the December 19th birthday celebration.
Thank you!
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Social Justice Film Series
Friday, December 6th, 6:30 pm
At First Universalist Church
4101 East Hampden Ave.
Denver, CO 80222
In the Hospitality Center
Please join us for our film screening for December. Origin is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, played by Aunjanue Ellis- Taylor, as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Over the course of the film, Wilkerson travels throughout Germany, India, and the United States to research the caste systems in each country’s history. Arrive at 6:30PM and the film will begin at 7:00PM. We’ll have discussion after the film screening. Bring snacks to share if possible.
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Prairie UU’s Book Club
When: Monthly at 2:00PM
Where: Parker Library, The Loft
Coming up…
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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A generous offer 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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Questions? Additions for next week? Please email Katy!