What does climate justice have to do with racial justice, gender justice, or disability justice? Are there deeper ways to understand this crisis that can lead to more impact both locally and globally? This fall, we are joining over 300 UU congregations nation-wide for a climate revival workshop. Together we will explore new ways to […]
Enhanced Privacy and Security for our Church Directory
We want to inform you about a significant update to our church directory, managed through Planning Center. This update is aimed at enhancing the security of your personal information and safeguarding our community from potential scams. Background Our Church Directory, accessible via ChurchCenter (either on the app or online), is available to those who have […]
The Grove & August 27, 2024 Town Hall
Last night, we met with over 50 congregants in person and online. We launched The Grove at our Town Hall meeting. The Grove is a new concept that we are initiating to help our most engaged community members to have easy access to the institutional information that they care about and that we can use […]
Wildfire Response: An Opportunity to Offer and Receive Support in Our Foothills Community
Dear friends, **UPDATE Friday, August 2nd** Two websites for monetary donations are now up and running: The Northern Colorado Disaster Fund and Serve6.8.org House of Neighborly Service is open to provide resources including food, toiletries, clothing, gas vouchers, prescription assistance, and community resource referrals at both locations listed below. Normal verifications are waived for those experienceing […]
What’s Next for Music at Foothills?
While our music programs typically take a break during the summer, this summer has been different. There have been a lot of amazing music-related things happening both visibly, and in the background that we’d love to catch you up on… BENJAMIN HANSON PREPARES FOR HIS FUTURE Earlier this year, we shared that our Music Director, […]
Transparency, Trust & Covid Exposure
For as many times as we have said to ourselves, the pandemic is not over; and despite the ways we continue to make adjustments and sacrifices to reduce the risk of virus transmission, many of us still have the sense that given our vaccination status and the high rates of vaccinations among those we interact […]
What’s the big deal?
Sunday was a big deal. After 18 months of Sundays only online, we followed up our Water Communion Sunday by re-starting in-person services at 8:30 in the Sanctuary and 10:00 in the park, all while continuing full force with our online services at 9 and 11. All four services were perfect. And of course, by “perfect” I don’t mean we […]
What it means to gather (Find your small group!)
One thing we kept hearing at Water Communion was how much people had missed the power of gathering in community. Gathering – whether in-person or online – is an essential part of our faith. In gathering, we each are seen, heard, and held. We are reminded that we are never alone. Which is why we […]
It’s Finally Happening! We’re returning to in-person!
Guess what! We’re returning to in-person Sunday services in the next few weeks!! It’s finally happening! We kick it off with Water Communion on Sunday, September 19th – I made this little video with more info….maybe you’ll recognize the music 😉 https://youtu.be/g10JZPi1ttI Over the next few weeks, we invite everyone to re-build a habit of joining together on […]
Rage & Goodness at Our Local School Board Meetings
Last Sunday, Rev. Karen talked about finding ways to interact with someone whose values directly contradict your own. Hold yourself loosely, she said. Practice curiosity. If you missed the incredibly rich conversation Rev. Karen had with Rev. Elaine last Sunday, be sure to check it out on our re-vamped Foothills podcast (also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify). Rev. Karen’s wisdom has been especially helpful […]