Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation

These can seem discouraging times, with the world seeming to unravel all around us. What can one person do? Yet even in the darkest of times—especially then—your light matters. Join Worship Associates Doug Stewart and AnnMarie Kajencki as we explore the ways each one of us does matter!   Click Here for the Zoom Link!

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? … Continue reading West African Drumming Class

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! Child care for choir members will be available in Parker Hall from 6:15 to 8:15 PM.

Recovery Dharma is a peer-led recovery program grounded in Buddhist wisdom and practices. It offers a compassionate, non-theistic path for anyone seeking freedom from addiction of any kind, including substances, behaviors, or patterns of suffering. Using mindfulness, meditation, and community support, participants explore the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as tools for healing … Continue reading Recovery Dharma | Sanctuary

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 … Continue reading Pathways to Presence: Weekly Mindfulness Group

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 … Continue reading Lunchtime Meditation: Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times

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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 … Continue reading Virtual Social Sisterhood

Mary Ellen Uptain will share what she’s learned over 25 years of pressing wildflowers and creating gifts with them. She’ll bring pressed flowers from past years, along with everything needed to make cards or bookmarks to take home (flowers, leaves, glue, blank cards with envelopes, and bookmarks). If you’ve pressed flowers or leaves yourself, feel … Continue reading Women’s Group – Wildflower Pressing and Gift Making | Parker Hall

Are you a budding musician—or a poet in disguise? Do you love live music and seeing the hidden talents of friends? Join us for a fun, low-pressure evening of performances and community. Questions? Contact Jessie at musicdir@namaquauu.org.

We warmly invite all the men of our congregation to join our new men’s group, a safe and welcoming space where we can come together in fellowship and support. Rooted in the values of inclusivity, open-mindedness, and mutual respect, the group aims to foster meaningful connections and personal growth.

We’ll watch and discuss the final episode of The Power of Myth. You’re warmly welcome to join the conversation, even if this is the first episode you’ve seen! Questions? Contact Doug at dougestewart@gmail.com.