Ukulele Community Fun!
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Come play ukulele with us! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our group is the perfect place to build your skills and enjoy music. Expect lots of fun, good music, and great company! No experience required—just bring your enthusiasm for learning and playing.
We meet in Parker Hall at 6:30 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

West African Drumming Class
2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Join our welcoming West African drumming class! This six-week series is open to all levels. Beginners will learn basic drum sounds, play fundamental patterns, and build the skills to play music together as a group while experienced drummers will be challenged with solo phrases, breaks, and traditional dunun. Don’t know what any of that means? That’s okay—we’ll learn together in a supportive, joyful environment. Ever wanted to drum? This community class is a great place to start. We will perform periodically at NUUC and other locations, but participation is optional. No experience is needed and drums are provided. Come experience the joy of drumming together! For more information and registration, visit drum-club.com/classes or email Dee at nocodrumclub@gmail.com.

CoSM Meeting (Closed Group)
2025-09-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
NUUC Zoom Room 1: https://zoom.us/j/95746329454?pwd=[REDACTED]

Family Picnic at Willow Bend Park
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Willow Bend Park, 2538 E 1st St, Loveland, CO, 80537, United States
Join us for a picnic and a Parent Religious Education brainstorming meeting! This will be a wonderful opportunity to vision together what we want for our kids and share ideas for the year ahead. Please bring a picnic item to share, and we’ll gather at the playground.
Janen WrightDirector of Religious Education

UU Writers (Community Writing Circle)
2025-09-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just curious about putting pen to paper, this is a welcoming monthly group where we explore a thought-provoking theme, share ideas, and enjoy creative expression together. You’re welcome to write in any style—poetry, prose, journaling, or something entirely your own.
To join and receive the month’s writing packet, please use the sign-up link below.
Click here to sign up!

Political Policy Group
2025-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Congratulations! You’ve won the lottery, and after taking care of yourself and your loved ones, you find you still have ONE MILLION DOLLARS left over to give away to the cause(s) of your choice — or start a new one!
What do you give it to? Do you divvy it up? What is your process for deciding?
We’ll discuss this and our reading of Tightrope by Kristof and WuDunn through chapter 14.
Even if you haven’t done the reading, feel free to come and tell us how you gave away your million!

Worship Service - “SMALL KINDNESSES”
2025-09-21 10:00 - 11:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Even in a world that seems on the edge of revolt (or revulsion), how we treat one another still matters! Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry and Worship Associate Doug Stewart will explore with us the important small tokens of kindness each of us might have to offer today.

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CONGREGATIONAL GOAL CONVERSATION
2025-09-21 11:15 - 12:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
How do last year’s Congregational Goals look to you? Are there goals we’ve met that should be replaced with new ones? Are there other goals that should be added? Are there missing strategies? Are there outdated strategies? Or are we good with all goals and strategies for another year?

Choir Rehearsal
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Hey singers — let’s come together and make some music! We’re a casual and fun choral community that welcomes everyone. No audition is necessary — just bring your enthusiasm and love for music! All are welcome!

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Zoom Room 1: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95746329454?pwd=[REDACTED]

Pathways to Presence: Weekly Mindfulness Group
2025-09-24 09:30 - 10:45, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 10:45 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Come as you are to Pathways to Presence, a weekly drop-in mindfulness group led by certified mindfulness teacher Janen Wright. Each session includes gentle guided mindfulness meditations and thoughtful discussions in a welcoming, relaxed space. Whether you’re new to the practice or looking to deepen it, you’ll find a supportive community and practical tools to calm the mind, ease stress, and strengthen your sense of connection—to yourself and others. No experience or preparation is needed—just show up. Sign up for email reminders and group updates by contacting Janen Wright at namaquadre@gmail.com.

Lunchtime Meditation: Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times Modern Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Classes with Ordained Buddhist Nun Kelsang Evam, Teacher at Heruka Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Collins

$10 suggested donation / No one turned away for a lack of funds
When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the mind.
Join us for these Wednesday lunchtime meditation classes which offer practical and uplifting explanations of how to transform our day-to-day lives – including even the most demanding and difficult situations – into opportunities for personal and spiritual development. Ancient meditative techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries will be brought alive and made relevant to our everyday experiences based on the book How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Sept 10 – What is Meditation? (HTTYL p. 323-328)
Sept 17 – Happiness and Suffering are States of Mind (HTTYL p. 3-9)
Sept 24 – What Gets in the Way of Our Inner Peace (HTTYL p. 9-15)
Oct 1 – How to Develop and Maintain a Peaceful Mind (HTTYL pp. 17-22)
Oct 15 – What Happens When We Die According to Buddah (HTTYL p. 23-30)
Oct 22 – Death & Impermanence (HTTYL p. 31-43)
Oct 29 – Karma (HTTYL p. 45-51)
Nov 5 – Types of Action (HTTYL p. 56-59)
Nov 12 – The Faults of Samsara (HTTYL p. 61-73)
Nov 19 – Other Types of Human Suffering (HTTYL p. 73-79)
Dec 3 – Faith and Other Virtuous Minds (HTTYL p. 81-89)
Dec 10 – The Three Virtuous Roots (Non-Attachment, Non-Hatred, Non-Ignorance) – (HTTYL p. 89-95)
Dec 17 – The Three Higher Trainings (HTTYL p. 97-107)

Rev. Dana Office Hours
2025-09-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States

Social Justice Ministry
2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
The SJM is a vibrant, engaged group of people committed to “walking our talk.” During our meetings, we discuss various current social justice issues—locally and beyond—and seek meaningful opportunities for members and friends to make a real impact, whether it be raising awareness or directly engaging with our elected officials. We welcome all who are interested in joining us in this vital work.

Newsletter Submission Deadline
2025-09-25 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States

Virtual Social Sisterhood
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
The social sisterhood aims to create a virtual space for church women to connect bi-monthly, transcending geographical boundaries. Participants join from various locations, engaging in heartfelt conversations about their lives. There’s no set agenda, there’s no membership. It’s an inclusive forum for women to connect, fostering dialogue, and sharing ideas—ideal for newcomers or long-time members seeking meaningful connections within the church community.
We will meet virtually in Zoom Room 1. Please click here to connect.

Your Theological Journey with Rev. Dana
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
September 25 – November 13 | Thursdays at 1:00pm & 6:30pm | Parker Hall and Zoom
Some of us UUs may be atheist, theist, agnostic, or deist. Our sources of guiding wisdom may come from world religions, indigenous traditions, Christianity, psychology, and science, to name a few. Join Rev. Dana for a special 8- week conversation as we explore what you find most meaningful while clarifying your own beliefs, values, and perspectives.
Classes will be 90-minute conversations on Thursdays, beginning September 25 through November 13. This will be offered at two different times — 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM — and you are welcome to attend whichever time best fits your schedule. You can participate in person or on Zoom. The link will be sent after you submit your registration. You can also take the exploration deeper with readings and exercises for each class.

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Worship Service - “LET’S BEGIN AGAIN”
2025-09-28 10:00 - 11:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Join Rev. Dana Lightsey and Worship Associate AnnMarie Kajencki as we explore the meaning of Covenant as an invitation to return, rebuild, and renew our relationships with life for a new beginning, yet again. Jessie Flasschoen leading music, with slp as our accompanist.

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25th Anniversary Celebration - Let's Get Organized (Closed)
2025-09-28 11:15 - 12:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
This is a closed event (for now!) as we organize for celebrating NUUC’S last 25 years. Sanctuary Reserved.

Meet the City Council Candidates
2025-09-28 11:15 - 12:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
A few of the candidates for Loveland City Council will be joining us in Parker Hall at 11:15 AM this Sunday, right after the regular service. This is a great opportunity to meet them in person and bring your questions.

We’ll be hosting three sessions: September 28, October 5, and October 12, 2025.
Everyone is welcome—so please come, and feel free to invite your neighbors!

Getting to Know UU
2025-09-28 11:30 - 12:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
This is a welcome gathering for newcomers who want to learn more about Namaqua and Unitarian Universalism. It takes place on the 4th Sunday of each month, after the service, in Rev. Dana’s office. Feel free to bring your questions!

UUkes
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:00
Looking to learn the ukulele and have fun? Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our group is the perfect place to build your skills and enjoy music. We start each session by teaching basic chords and strumming techniques, and we’ll have extra ukuleles available for anyone who wants to try it out before purchasing their own.

Expect lots of fun, good music, and great company! No experience required—just bring your enthusiasm for learning and playing.
We meet in Parker Hall at 6:30 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month (except during the summer).
