Click the graphic for information on our February Services…
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IMPORTANT Breeze update!
If you have been or would like to begin receiving text message service reminders from Prairie UU (via our church management software, Breeze) you must now opt in. You may have already done so in October, when Breeze sent out a text requesting an opt in. If so, disregard! If you did not, but would like Prairie UU texts once a week, please contact Prairie’s administrator, Katy, by email ([email protected]) and she will help. If you want to know more about these new SMS compliance requirements, you may read this article.
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Newcomers to UUism and Prairie UU Church
Sunday, February 9th from noon to 1:30PM
Sandwiches, Drinks, & Childcare will be provided.
Parker Library, Meeting Room A
Minister, Reverend Chip Roush, and members of Prairie will discuss the UU faith, the Prairie organization, future goals, as well as opportunities for involvement with our community and beyond.
Please RSVP to Leslie: [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Justice League
Please mark your calendar for our next meeting: February 16, 2025 following 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.
Visit the Justice League’s page for more information.
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Share the Plate
Prairie UU will share its plate with Denver’s Planned Parenthood on the last Sunday in February. You may also contribute to this organization throughout the month via check or their website. Thank you to Prairie’s Justice League for its sponsorship of these organizations, and its planning for these donations!
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Habitat Interfaith Alliance
As part of the Habitat Interfaith Alliance (HIA), Prairie’s next build day is Saturday, March 1st from 8:50 AM – 4:30 PM at Augustana Homes. Please come out and help build this year’s house! Construction skills are wonderful but not necessary; Habitat staff will find tasks for people of all ability levels. The plan is to be working indoors, but this is not guaranteed.
We will be building that day alongside members of First Universalist, which is another member of HIA, and is also the congregation that helped launch Prairie over 20 years ago! There are 15 spots available total, for our two congregations to share.
Each group member must register individually by visiting https://vhub.at/HIA. This is crucial as it allows you to sign the waiver and receive all necessary details, such as what to bring and the project location.
Note: Punctuality is essential. There is a mandatory orientation and safety briefing at the start of the day, and any participants who miss it will not be able to participate in the volunteer activities.
Questions? Please reach out to Deena L.
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Prairie UU’s Book Club
When: Monthly
Where: Parker Library
We will meet on Sunday, February 2nd following service the Parker Library. For those who may need a bit of a reminder…
The November book selection was The Passage of Power by Robert A Caro – The Years of Lyndon Johnson.
The January pick is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese.
Both of these books are over 600 pages, so please plan accordingly.
Bring picks for the 2025 Book Club so we can start building out a reading list. Also, we can discuss changing up the meeting day/time if there is a need to do so. Please contact Sarah with any 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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Prairie Stitchers
The Prairie Stitchers will meet at the Spirit of Life property on Wednesday, February 12th at 6PM, and will continue to meet on the second Wednesday of the month going forward. Please reach out to Carol with any questions: [email protected].
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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!