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SUMMARY:Worship Service - “COMPASSION VERSUS EMPATHY”
DESCRIPTION:Join kathy hartman and Debbie Gentry in exploring how these two different approaches can best advance moral action. Can rational compassion be a better path than emotional relating to move us toward universal caring? slp is the house musician. \n  \nClick Here for the Zoom Link!
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/worship-service-87/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship Services
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ORGANIZER;CN="kathy hartman":MAILTO:knhumans@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251026T113000
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SUMMARY:Getting to Know UU
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/getting-to-know-uu-8/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Bell":MAILTO:shagwa2000@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251027T110000
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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/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251027T200000
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CREATED:20250908T202604Z
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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-23/2025-10-27/
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:20251029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T104500
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CREATED:20250626T183943Z
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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/2025-10-29/
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:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T130000
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CREATED: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/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 745 E 5th St\, Loveland\, 80537\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T180000
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SUMMARY:Get Out the Vote - Check-in
DESCRIPTION:Help Get Out the Vote! Join this Zoom call to share ideas\, swap strategies\, and check in on what’s working during these final days before the election. Let’s make every vote count! \nClick here to connect to Zoom Room #1\n 
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/get-out-the-vote-check-in/
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:20251030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T143000
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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/2025-10-30/1/
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:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T170000
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CREATED:20251002T153727Z
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SUMMARY:Rev. Dana Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/rev-dana-office-hours-2/2025-10-30/
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:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251030T200000
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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/2025-10-30/2/
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:20251101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251101T203000
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CREATED:20250323T131945Z
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SUMMARY:Dances of Universal Peace
DESCRIPTION:Looking for more peace in your life? Join Rev. Dana\, Lola\, Jyoti\, Yusuf\, and others for an evening of sacred music\, dance\, and community. The Dances of Universal Peace blend sacred phrases\, live music\, and movement from various traditions to create a unifying experience. No experience is required\, and childcare is available. This transformative evening will take place in our Sanctuary. A $20 suggested donation helps support the event.
URL:https://namaquauu.org/event/dances-of-universal-peace-8/2025-11-01/
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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