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SUMMARY:Worship Service - “Compassion Fatigue”
DESCRIPTION:How might we hold people with compassion—even when it feels like we don’t have anything to give? Join guest minister rev. dr clare hammoor and worship associate Tam Paquette for a reflective service that gets curious about collective healing\, responsibility\, and the cycles of harm \n  \nClick Here for the Zoom Link!
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/worship-service-85/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship Services
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SUMMARY:Meet the City Council Candidates
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll be hosting three sessions: September 28\, October 5\, and October 12\, 2025. \nEveryone is welcome—so please come\, and feel free to invite your neighbors!
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/meet-the-city-council-candidates/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Matthews":MAILTO:smattrnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T195434Z
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SUMMARY:West African Drumming Class
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/west-african-drumming-class/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20250908T202604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T202758Z
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SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/choir-rehearsal-23/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie Flasschoen":MAILTO:MusicDir@NamaquaUU.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251015T104500
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Presence: Weekly Mindfulness Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/mindfulness-group/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janen Wright":MAILTO:namaquadre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20251007T130552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T130552Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation: Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times Modern Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Classes with Ordained Buddhist Nun Kelsang Evam\, Teacher at Heruka Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Collins\n \n$10 suggested donation / No one turned away for a lack of funds \nWhen 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. \nJoin 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. \nSept 10 – What is Meditation? (HTTYL p. 323-328)\nSept 17 – Happiness and Suffering are States of Mind (HTTYL p. 3-9)\nSept 24 – What Gets in the Way of Our Inner Peace (HTTYL p. 9-15)\nOct 1 – How to Develop and Maintain a Peaceful Mind (HTTYL pp. 17-22)\nOct 15 – What Happens When We Die According to Buddah (HTTYL p. 23-30)\nOct 22 – Death & Impermanence (HTTYL p. 31-43)\nOct 29 – Karma (HTTYL p. 45-51)\nNov 5 – Types of Action (HTTYL p. 56-59)\nNov 12 – The Faults of Samsara (HTTYL p. 61-73)\nNov 19 – Other Types of Human Suffering (HTTYL p. 73-79)\nDec 3 – Faith and Other Virtuous Minds (HTTYL p. 81-89)\nDec 10 – The Three Virtuous Roots (Non-Attachment\, Non-Hatred\, Non-Ignorance) – (HTTYL p. 89-95)\nDec 17 – The Three Higher Trainings (HTTYL p. 97-107)
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-inspiring-solutions-for-difficult-times/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251015T140000
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CREATED:20250118T012829Z
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SUMMARY:Treasury Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Parker Hall Reserved
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-closed-group-5/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20250124T015006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T015006Z
UID:10001940-1760540400-1760547600@namaquauu.org
SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting (Closed Group)
DESCRIPTION:Parker Hall Reserved \nZoom Room #1: https://zoom.us/j/95746329454?pwd=bDlQdzl5MUtqNDdvZUpHK2pRcVp6UT09
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/finance-committee-meeting-closed-group-6/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T143000
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SUMMARY:Your Theological Journey with Rev. Dana
DESCRIPTION:September 25 – November 13 | Thursdays at 1:00pm & 6:30pm | Parker Hall and Zoom \nSome 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. \nClasses 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. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/your-theological-journey-with-rev-dana/2025-10-16/1/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dana Lightsey":MAILTO:revdana@namaquauu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20251002T153727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T232059Z
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SUMMARY:Rev. Dana Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/rev-dana-office-hours-2/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dana Lightsey":MAILTO:revdana@namaquauu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T170000
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CREATED:20240903T154452Z
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SUMMARY:CoSM Meeting (Closed Group)
DESCRIPTION:NUUC Zoom Room 1: https://zoom.us/j/95746329454?pwd=bDlQdzl5MUtqNDdvZUpHK2pRcVp6UT09
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/cosm-meeting-closed-group-7/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Stewart":MAILTO:dougstewart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20250927T001745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T001745Z
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SUMMARY:SJM Sign Making
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary Reserved
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/sjm-sign-making/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Matthews":MAILTO:smattrnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20250908T163028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T163647Z
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SUMMARY:Your Theological Journey with Rev. Dana
DESCRIPTION:September 25 – November 13 | Thursdays at 1:00pm & 6:30pm | Parker Hall and Zoom \nSome 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. \nClasses 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. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/your-theological-journey-with-rev-dana/2025-10-16/2/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dana Lightsey":MAILTO:revdana@namaquauu.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20250817T202823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T172730Z
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SUMMARY:UU Writers (Community Writing Circle)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo join and receive the month’s writing packet\, please use the sign-up link below. \nClick here to sign up!
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/uu-writers-5-2-2/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janen Wright":MAILTO:namaquadre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20250927T000215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T000308Z
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SUMMARY:Political Policy Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Come and discuss your concerns and visions around our country’s and the world’s politics! We’ve evolved into both a visioning and support group—both much needed in these times. We’re reading Tightrope by Kristof and WuDunn\, but feel free to join our wide-ranging discussions even if you haven’t read the book!
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/political-policy-discussion-group-4/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Stewart":MAILTO:dougstewart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20250905T233711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T234604Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Community Fun!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe meet in Parker Hall at 6:30 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/uukes-12-4-2/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marion Cox":MAILTO:cox.mari@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T160043
CREATED:20251013T150518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T150518Z
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SUMMARY:HEW Meeting (Closed Group)
DESCRIPTION:Parker Hall Reserved
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/hew-meeting-closed-group/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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