Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Worship Service - “Dignity and Compassion” - Rev. Dana Lightsey and Worship Associate, Susan Moody
2024-08-11 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Denver) | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
No one should be without a home, yet we have desperate people all over Loveland who need help with the basics to live. We will look at the facts and challenges of those who are unhoused in Loveland and what we, as a community, can do.

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Our service project is donating clothing, gear, and food to Homeward Alliance. Below is a list of most needed items. Please donate from this list. Most items can be gently used:
Children and Teens – Child/Youth Size 5T – 14/16 Teen Size XS-2XL
Shorts, T-shirts/summer tops, Joggers/track pants, Underwear and knit boxers (new in package), Sneakers
Adult – Medium – 4X
Large hiking boots, Sneakers, Jeans, most wanted in waist sizes 30-40
Rain jackets/ponchos, T-shirts (short & long-sleeved), Sunglasses, Reading glasses, Sturdy belts, Socks (new in package), Underwear (new in package)
Gear:
Framed backpacks and day packs/bookbags, Tents (1-3 person), Duffle bags/stuff sacks, Sleeping pads/tarps/blankets, Suitcases with functional handles & wheels
Supplies:
Hotel-sized and family-sized hygiene: shampoo, conditioner, body soap (new only) Toothbrushes/Razors/Deodorant (new only) Lice kits (new), Sunscreen/insect repellent (new only), Laundry soap/dryer sheets (new only)
Food:
Ramen/noodles in cups (not bricks) Mac & cheese cups Oatmeal/hot chocolate packets Tuna packets, canned sausage, nut butter packets, other shelf-stable protein Granola bars/other individually packaged snacks Gift cards to fast food & discount stores $5+ increments to fill gaps Financial Donations: www.homewardalliance.org

Social Justice Ministry
2024-08-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
During our meetings, we discuss various social justice issues and plan events and activities to raise awareness and support. We welcome all who are interested in joining us in this vital work.

Virtual Social Sisterhood
2024-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-27 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.

Mindfulness Group in Parker Hall
2024-08-08 10:00 - 11:15, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 11:15, 2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Meditation is a practice of presence that you can bring alive in all settings and situations. We have a wonderful group of practitioners from new to experienced and a lot of fun together while we learn to live in the present moment! Our meetings consist of guided meditations, silent meditating and lively discussion! Everyone is invited and can pop in at any time.

Summer Book Group
2024-08-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Join us for our next Democracy Awakening book group meeting, either via Zoom or in person at the Social Hall. We will be discussing up to the end of Part 2 of the book.

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Worship Service
2024-08-04 10:00 - 11:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States

Loveland Community Kitchen (Volunteer Opportunity)
2024-08-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Loveland Community Kitchen, 427 N Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO, United States
We are looking for volunteers to join us in serving the community! No cooking experience is required! Come join us for a rewarding experience of serving those in need. We appreciate your support!

Music Ministry Meeting (Closed Group)
2024-08-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-04 18:00 - 19:30

Worship Service - “How's Your Political Angst Doing?” - Worship Associates Doug Stewart and Scott Walker
2024-07-28 10:00 - 11:15
Does this election year seem especially fraught to you? Worried about our democracy? Feeling some stress? Worship Associates Doug Stewart and Scott Walker will explore our concerns and how we can hope to take care of ourselves, the country, and the world we love.

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Parent's Night Out
2024-07-27 17:00 - 20:30 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States

Pastoral Care (Closed Group)
2024-07-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-27 14:00 - 15:30

Zoom Mindfulness Group
2024-07-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-08 19:00 - 20:00
A typical session includes a guided meditation, counsel from various Awakened teachers (through the media), and a lively discussion.

We will meet in Zoom Room #2. Please click here to join.

Worship Service - “Blessing of the Animals” - Rev. Dana Lightsey with kathy hartman, Worship Associate
2024-07-21 10:00 - 11:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
This service will take place at kathy hartman’s house, in her yard, just 3 blocks from the church. Since it is outside, you can bring your pets to the service or bring a photo of your pet to the service. We will celebrate all the ways that our pets bless our lives and we will bless them in return.

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Breeze Task Force Meeting (Closed Group)
2024-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
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Open Mic Night
2024-07-19 18:30 - 20:00
Namaqua hosts our own Open Mic Night! Come one, come all – musicians, poets, comedians, actors, dancers, storytellers, jugglers – anyone with something to share or who wants to be part of a supportive audience is welcome.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-07-19 14:00 - 16:00
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CoSM Meeting (Closed Group)
2024-07-18 14:00 - 16:00

Summer Book Group - "Democracy Awakening" by Heather Cox Richardson - Part 1
2024-07-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Concerned about our democracy? Join our Social Justice Ministry in a summer book read of Heather Cox Richardson’s Democracy Awakening!
“A fresh historical interpretation of American democracy and its many challenges… Reminding us that ‘how it comes out rests…in our own hands,’ Richardson empowers us for the chapters yet to come.” —Kirkus Review; “Engaging and highly accessible.”—Boston Globe
We’ll read the book in thirds, each third a few weeks or a month apart.

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We will meet in Parker Hall and also on Zoom. Click here for the Zoom room.

Worship Service - “Summer of Service: Protecting Democracy” - Rev. Dana Lightsey with Debbie Gentry, Worship Associate
2024-07-14 10:00 - 11:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Democracy in the U.S. has rarely, if ever, been under such a serious attack as it is right now. The upcoming election is critical across the nation. What can we do? Join us for the UU the Vote campaign, writing postcards to get out the vote across the country.

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Worship Service - “The Wild Swans” with guest Rev. Christopher Watkins Lamb
2024-07-07 10:00 - 11:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Folk tales are more than just entertainment. They contain within them seeds of wisdom that help us live with purpose and meaning. In joining a sister on a quest to rescue her eleven brothers, what will we learn about ourselves? Join in an immersive, musical morning as we learn what the Danish tale of The Wild Swans has to offer us.

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Worship Service - UUA General Assembly Sunday Morning - "Love Unites, Stories Ignite" Rev. Molly Housh Gordon, with Worship Associates Debbie Gentry and Linda Lyons
2024-06-30 10:00 - 11:15 | Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E 5th St, Loveland, 80537, United States
Join our very own Worship Associates, Debbie Gentry and Linda Lyons as they host one of the most inspiring services of the year, the presentation of Sunday Morning Worship from the UUA’s General Assembly with Rev. Molly Housh Gordon.

Bio: Rev. Molly Housh Gordon, of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia, MO will lead the Sunday Service at General Assembly 2024.
A lifelong Unitarian Universalist from Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Rev. Molly Housh Gordon is the minister of the UU Church of Columbia, Missouri, where she is currently suing the state of Missouri for their unconstitutional abortion ban alongside 13 other multi-faith clergy co-plaintiffs. Molly is passionate about red-state UU ministry, community organizing, and mutual aid. In addition to her ministry and organizing work, Molly is a published essayist and poet completing a Doctor of Ministry in Creative Writing and Public Theology. Alongside her wonderful spouse, she is the delighted parent of two very fierce young children and one very chill old dog.
