First Unitarian Society of Denver

09/04/2026

Join Rev. Mike for our Finding Yourself at First Unitarian Denver Class!

A time for seekers, the curious, and those wishing to connect with the 1st Unitarian Denver community! This participatory class of three hours will provide an introduction to Unitarian Universalism and First Unitarian Church. An added bonus is that you will meet some wonderful people! Facilitated by Rev. Mike Morran, Saturday, September 19th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. All are welcome, but you must pre-register at https://bit.ly/4holKAj. Questions, please reach out to Rev. Mike: [email protected].

09/04/2026

ReUUnion is just around the corner! Join us for this fun, free community celebration held on the eve of Ingathering Sunday each September.
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09/04/2026

September is here! With school back in session and the fall season underway, there’s lots happening in our community. Check out the many opportunities coming up this month to connect, participate, learn, and celebrate together!

Join us on September 6 at 10:30 am. In honor of Labor Day, we'll celebrate the value and the lessons of labor, the work of the world, and learning who we are.

09/03/2026

ReUUnion is next Friday! 🎉
Join us Saturday, September 12th, for a free, all-ages celebration to start the church year together. Everyone is welcome.

We'll gather at 4:00 PM for drinks, snacks, and face painting, move to the sanctuary at 5:00 PM for PrevUU (a song-based preview of the year ahead), and share dinner at 6:00 PM with a taco bar and ice cream sundaes.

Dinner is provided, so please RSVP by Wednesday, September 8th, so we have a headcount.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/45CKjWN
Want to help out? Volunteer here: https://bit.ly/4hK05X9

09/02/2026

Understanding Palestine: Free Community Class
Join the FUSD Middle East Justice Project Sunday, September 6, in the Chapel, after Sunday service, for an interactive teach-in on what's happening in Palestine and the shifts in American politics.
Facilitators Michael Kengmana, a special education teacher and recently ordained Rabbi, and Karim Mattar, CU Boulder professor and descendant of Nakba survivors, will lead the discussion.
Learn more https://bit.ly/4cJcCqH

09/02/2026

Join us Sunday for our "Labor and Love" service with Rev. Mike Morran. We warmly invite you to join us in person at 10:30 AM, or if you prefer, you can also participate online. We look forward to seeing you there! Details here: https://bit.ly/4cAEEVK

09/02/2026

Silence isn't always golden. Sometimes it's a weight that shapes entire lives. In yesterday's homily, Rev. Mike Morran drew on a reflection from Dr. Vera Hart on the hidden toll of staying quiet, from keeping the peace in our families to protecting our reputations at work. A reminder of how a life can look whole on the outside while fraying within.
Is the safety of silence worth the cost of the truth? Listen to the full service: https://bit.ly/4cXrEsE

09/01/2026

Meet Marsha Bates, a Unitarian Universalist for 40 years and a returning member of the First Unitarian Society of Denver's Board of Trustees.

Although raised a Baptist, Marsha Bates has been a Unitarian-Universalist for 40 years. She attended and was active in UU churches in Columbus, Ohio; Kansas City, Kansas; Fort Myers, Florida; and Denver. Marsha served various roles in those UU churches: chair of the Stewardship Committee, taught Sunday School, served on the Worship Committee, coordinated the greeters, served as an usher, assisted in rewriting the All Faiths’ policy manual, and volunteered to help with various church gatherings. When Chris (her husband) and she lived in Denver from 1995 to 2005, they both were active in FUSD. Marsha taught Sunday School, was on the Board of Trustees, and served as President of the Board the year after the Hobarts left and an interim minister was serving the church. Marsha also co-chaired Octoberfest, FUSD’s fall fundraiser. Marsha earned a degree in Natural Resource Management and spent her career managing hazardous waste cleanup projects as well as auditing other’s projects for compliance with regulatory requirements.

Statement of interest:
I value FUSD. When I first searched for a UU church after moving to Denver in 1995, the warmth of the community was immediately apparent from the moment I entered its doors. Upon returning in 2024, that same sense of being in the midst of a loving community was still there. My past experiences and roles filled at FUSD and other UU churches has made me well aware that dedicated leaders are required to sustain a loving, nurturing community. I would be happy and honored to serve on the FUSD Board of Trustees.

Learn more about our Board of Trustees and staff at https://bit.ly/3THo27v

08/31/2026

Chalice Singers is back for the 2026-27 season! We welcome all singers, no experience required! Chalice Singers meets every Wednesday evening in the Chapel from 7-8:45 p.m. If you would like to drop by and check it out, come join us! Rehearsals are open to all community members and singing on Sunday is not required, though we would love to have you join us!

08/28/2026

Our next Resonance service is Wednesday September 2nd. Resonance is a monthly contemplative worship service at First Unitarian Denver led by Rev. Lia Davis. Held on the first Wednesday of the month (September through May) at 6:00 pm, Resonance offers quiet music, guided meditation, readings, poems, and time for shared silent reflection. Please bring a dish to share for a potluck supper following the service at 6:30 in the community room - all are welcome! If you are interested in helping set up or clean up, please contact Lia Davis.