November 3 – The Still Point in a Spinning World: Centering Ourselves Amidst Election Madness
Guest speaker, Ryushin Hart & Worship Associate, Linda Lyons.
Ryushin is a Shamanic Buddhist priest and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He will guide us in Buddhist practices to cultivate calm amidst our chaotic world and remain grounded as we approach this election. Let us come together in sacred community to navigate uncertainty, embrace impermanence, and nourish our hearts.

We are pleased to welcome guest musicians Heidi Mausbach and Charlie Tucker on cello. They are brilliant musicians, both holding principal positions in local symphonies in past years. They will perform a duet by De Fesch, and then Ryan will join each of them for some Vaughn Williams selections from his set of English Folk Songs.

Bio: Ryushin Hart, LCSW, is a Shamanic Buddhist priest and therapist based in Fort Collins. He trained for nine years at Great Vow Zen Monastery, ordaining as a Zen Buddhist priest in 2005. In addition to Buddhism, his spiritual path weaves in Celtic and Shamanic threads. As a social worker, Ryushin specializes in supporting individuals and couples navigating major life transitions, trauma, shame, conflict, and addictions.

November 10 – “Repairing the Common Good”
With Rev. Dana Lightsey
We have witnessed the intentional sowing of chaos and division in our country as an effort to control people’s beliefs, loyalties, and actions. No matter who wins the presidential election, we will keep doing what we do! We will work to repair the brokenness in our country and rebuild the Common Good.

November 17 – “Coming Home to the Light”
With Rev. Dana Lightsey and Worship Associate Lehne Leverette
In a world filled with darkness, bigotry, and hatred, we grieve the suffering it causes and work to create a sanctuary—a safe space of love and acceptance, where wounds can heal, and new life can begin. Join us as we re-ignite our beacon of light in the world. This service features our amazing NUUC Choir, with Music Director Ryan Marvel and Accompanist slp.

November 20, at 7 PM – Transgender Day of Remembrance
First Congregational Church (UCC), 800 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
NUUC is once again partnering with the First Congregational Church – UCC for our annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Interfaith Service. Join Rev. Dana, Rev. Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson, and others as we remember those killed because of their gender this past year and hold the trans-community with affirming love and care.

November 24 – “Time Out: Time in the Important, Non-Urgent Zone”
How do we discover our values and decide what to do about them? We all experience times when life feels too busy, filled with urgent, important demands. And then there are moments when things ease up, allowing us to relax—perhaps with a non-urgent, unimportant TV show. But true discernment lives in the important-but-not-urgent zone, alongside other golden nuggets of life. How can we reach this space and explore? Worship Associates Doug Stewart and Scott Walker will be our guides. Herb Orrell, Kate McCracken, Pat McCracken, Katie Fox, and Janet Gillette will present special music.

Getting to Know UU – Join Us After the Service!
This is a welcoming gathering for newcomers who want to learn more about Namaqua and Unitarian Universalism. We meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month after the service in Rev. Dana’s office. Bring your questions, and we look forward to getting to know more about you as well. We hope to see you there!

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