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There’s still time to purchase tickets to some of the fun social opportunities
that were available during our Harvest Auction!
🚨 NEW JANUARY EVENTS ADDED 🚨
VIEW THEM HERE!
If you’re interested, please contact Jan ASAP! –> JanS@PrairieUU.org.
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2026 Service Locations
We have published next year’s service locations for easy reference.
Please note — there are a few Sundays that are still TBD.
Review our 2026 Service Locations HERE.
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Updates from Prairie UU’s Music Department
CALL FOR A NON-SINGERS GROUP: For our Festivus for the Rest of Us–A Christmas Eve EVE service. Do you enjoy to trying your hand at theater or funny skits? Not musical, necessarily, but you want to participate in this fun service? Maybe you’re a pro at playing the Kazoo?!? Our Music Director, Jen Winters, is putting together a funny skit for this service. She is looking for several people to play parts to make the masses laugh and smile. Please see her after the service or contact her at JenW@PrairieUU.org.
CAROLING PRIOR TO DECEMBER 23RD FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US: Come carole at the Smoky Hill Library prior to our fun cookie exchange and Christmas Eve Eve service. We will meet between 6:00/6:30 and carol prior to and during the service.
December 13TH Drum Circle: Please join us for our December Drum Circle sponsored by Prairie UU Church. Note the location change of this circle! We are going to be moving our location to 17049 E. Mansfield Ave.; Aurora, CO 80013 for the convenience of the majority of our drum circle attendees. As Solstice approaches, let us embrace the darkness. For it is only through times of darkness, that the light can return. Please bring an hors d’oeuvres to share. We will be drumming around a ritual fire to mark the beginning of this transitional time of year. Let us purify ourselves and reflect on the year we have just had, and set intentions for our new year. We are sending out personalized invitations! If you or a friend or family member would like to receive an invite, please email the address to: Jen Winters, Music Director, at Prairie UU — JenW@PrairieUU.org.
Clarification on Choir/Jammers Practice Times: Our Choir and Jammers groups are growing! Come be a part of these fun groups of musicians! Choir Practices are Thursdays from 5:15-6:15/6:30. Our Prairie Jammers, a group of growing, talented musicians, jams on Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. at the S.O.L. (Spirit of Life Building– 7053 Baldwin Gulch Circle, Parker CO). Hope to see you soon!
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Game Night
December 10th, 6PM – 8PM, Spirit of Life Building
Please contact Katy with questions: KatyU@PrairieUU.org.
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December Drum Circle
December 13th, while Reverend Chip is in town, in the evening. Please bring percussion instruments and camping/folding chairs. NOTE: We are going to be moving our location to 17049 E. Mansfield Ave.; Aurora, CO 80013 for the convenience of the majority of our Drum Circle attendees.
Contact JenW@PrairieUU.org.
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Sharing the Light
You are invited to Sharing the Light, a fundraising concert to benefit the people of Ukraine, sponsored by Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Sunflower Seeds Ukraine.
Join us for an uplifting concert of music and community, featuring performances by Magpie Improv Ensemble, songster extraordinaire Patty Jackson, jazz infused tunes with Ray & El , and BVUUF’s much-loved vocal group Three Together. Together we will celebrate the season of sharing the light.
The concert is Sunday December 14, 4:30 pm at Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1241 Ceres Drive, Lafayette. You can purchase tickets here. All proceeds benefit the people of Ukraine and let them know they are not forgotten.
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Circle Supper
Saturday, December 20th, 4:30PM at the Spirit of Life building.
To RSVP, contact Sally: attractivehomes@gmail.com.
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King Soopers Community Rewards
Link your Shopper’s Card to Prairie via the app, then shop at King Soopers, swipe your Shopper’s Card, and contribute to Prairie!
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Raise Right
With the holiday shopping season approaching, now is the perfect time to discover how Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church’s members, supporters, and friends can turn everyday purchases into meaningful support.
Shopping with the Raise Right gift card program makes earning money for Prairie UU easy! When you buy full-value gift cards, the retailers will give a rebate of 2-20% back to Prairie UU.
Prairie UU’s Enrollment Code: 86B6427674556
Get started!
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Sermon Inspiration/Instruction
Interested in giving a sermon one day? Leslie W. 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 S. 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 S. to volunteer dozen or more cupcakes. Thank you!
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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.
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December 21st, following service.
Prairie UU’s Book Club meets every third Sunday after service to discuss and reflect on their current read.
The selected book is Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law
by Martha Roach. Subject: Can animals and humans live in harmony?
Contact: ClaudiaV@PrairieUU.org.
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Musical Jam Sessions
~ Tuesdays, 4:30PM-6:00PM
~ Spirit of Life property: 7053 Baldwin Gulch Circle, Parker CO
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!