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Sermon Inspiration/Instruction
Interested in giving a sermon one day? Leslie Wright believes everyone has a least one sermon in them! She and Reverend Chip can help you as you prepare your sermon and hopefully deliver it. This endeavor will require a few one-hour classes with a small group. Joining the classes doesn’t mean you are required to give a sermon — just work on one.
If interested, please email Leslie. Once participants are identified, a time and location that is convenient for all will be determined.
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Bridge House Ready to Work — Volunteers Needed
Since the first of the year, Jenny Spampinato has revived Prairie’s connection to volunteering at Bridge House Ready to Work. Once a month, she takes 5 dozen cupcakes to the birthday party for residents who are celebrating that month. Sometimes Shirley, Jenny R. and granddaughter, Molly, have helped but more volunteers are needed, especially since Molly returns to college this week.
The cupcakes need to be delivered to Bridge House on the third Thursday of each month before the afternoon party.
Please contact Jenny Spampinato to volunteer dozen or more cupcakes. Thank you!
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Prairie UU Fundraising Auction — Save the date!
October 12, 2025
Heather Gardens – Rendezvous – Banquet Room
4PM – 7PM
2888 S Heather Gardens Way
Happy hour and socializing begin at 4PM.
Details are here!
Send donations to Jan –> JanS@PrairieUU.org.
PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR LIVE AUCTION TICKETS (10/12/25) ASAP!
View/bid on items from the Silent Auction Catalog!
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Religious Exploration Classes
Religious Exploration Classes will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in the Loft at the Parker Library. If you have any questions, please email Leslie, or you may speak with her at church.
This Sunday, October 12th, Calisse Weidner will lead Religious Education for children 4-12 and will talk about kindness. The group will be making toys for parrots at the Gabriel Foundation Shelter in Elizabeth.
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Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry
Love animals?
Did you know there’s a UU organization dedicated to honoring and protecting them?
The UU Animal Ministry (UUAM) helps UUs live our values of compassion, justice, and respect for all beings. Stay connected through our newsletter, social media, or at UUAM.org to learn about events, programs, and advocacy. From our annual Celebration & Blessing of the Animals to forming local chapters, you’ll find inspiring ways to act with love for animals. Join us in building a more compassionate world!
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HIA Updates
Save the Date: HIA Trivia Night
It’s time to register your team for this year’s Habitat Interfaith Alliance “Brews & Brains” trivia night!
Support a great cause and have a great time!
Saturday, November 15, 7PM
$20-$30 per person, depending on team size
You can form your own team of 4, 5 or 6 members and register directly (see the flyer) OR let Deena Lawrence know that you’re interested and she’ll do her best to pull teams together. The team captain’s only responsibilities are to register the team and front the $120 (your teammates will pitch in to reimburse you), and to share info with your teammates (you’ll receive a couple emails leading up to the event).
Questions: DeenaL@PrairieUU.org
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More info to come!
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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
Prairie Stitchers meetings will be changed to the first Wednesday of the month. (This is an event for members and invited friends, not open to the public.)
If you need a ride, please let us know and we will try to help set something up!
Please contact Susan with questions.
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We could use your help please!
Bring & Share a Snack for Fellowship Hour following Sunday services!
If your Last Name ends in:
1st Sunday A-F
2nd Sunday G-L
3rd Sunday M-R
4th Sunday S-Z
5th Sunday Anyone, please.
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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!