High Plains News Building a liberal spiritual community that welcomes all to lives of wholeness Page 1 Columns Minister s Musings 3 President s Post 4 Faith Formation 5 Features Spring Carnival 6 Social Action 9 Marian House 9 Neighboring Faiths 11 By Bob Nemanich June 2014 High Plains Church - Unitarian-Universalist Vol 21, No 6 Great March for Climate Action n the Sunday June 8th service and on Monday evening O June 9th at 7:00 pm, HPCUU will be hosting Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow (for the third time in the last twelve years), as we participate in the Great March for Climate Action. The march started Los Angeles, CA and is going to Washington DC, to highlight Global Climate Change as a spiritual and moral issue, and seeking to change the heart and mind of the American people, our elected leaders, and people across the world to act now to address the climate crisis. The urgency of Global Climate Change as a spiritual and moral issue of the 21st Century was even proclaimed by Pope Francis on this past May 21st, Speaking to a massive crowd in Rome, the first Argentinean pope delivered a short address (en.radiovaticana.va/news/2014/05/21/ pope_at_audience:_if_we_destroy_creation,_it_will_destroy_us/en1-800909),in which he argued that respect for the beauty of nature and the grandeur of the cosmos is a Christian value, noting that failure to care for the planet risks apocalyptic consequences. He went on to say: Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will; or, even less, is the property of only a few: Francis also said that humanity s destruction of the planet is a sinful act, likening it to selfidolatry. The Great March will be coming from New Mexico and pass Wetmore and Penrose to rest in Cripple Creek for a week until it continues onto Denver, then turn east to Washington DC. All Souls will be hosting them on June 1st and 2nd preceding our hosting of them on June 8th and 9th. We will be inviting the entire Colorado Springs community to hear Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow about their quest and ministry regarding the real threats to all of us and future generations. For those who are unaware or not introduced to Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow they have been traveling North America over the last 12 years sharing with secular and religious audiences an inspiring side of science and the evolutionary significance of religion in their own brand of ministry detailed here at www.thegreatstory.org. The Great March for Climate Action is comprised of the dedicated activists walking 3,000 miles seeking to draw regional and national attention to the global man-made crisis that more than any other threatens future generations and the fabric of life on this planet. You may view their route at www.climatemarch.org/why-march-1/route-1/. I will be the Worship Associate and liaison for HPCUU and the group. Dowd and Barlow will be staying in their RV where they can park in our lot (along with a few other supporting members of the marchers). They will be seeking a friendly home to shower. I am in contact with Michael and Connie and will also request their itinerary as the local plans firm up. High Plains Church - Unitarian-Universalist 1825 Dominion Way Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Page 2 Calendar & Services Events Calendar June 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Fostering Hope Team 11:45 am - 12:45 pm 2 3 Meals on Wheels 11:30 am - 01:00 pm 4 5 DreamWork 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 6 Stitchers 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 1st Friday Parent/Child 06:00 pm - 08:30 pm 7 Church Clean-up/Fix-up 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 8 Foster Family Support 11:30 am - 01:00 pm 9 Michael Dowd 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 10 11 Membership Team 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 12 Welcoming Congregation Meeting 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 13 High Plains Sisters 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm 14 15 Finance Team 11:30 am - 1:30 pm New Minister Picnic 11:30 am 16 17 Meals on Wheels 11:30 am - 01:00 pm 18 Board Meeting 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 19 20 Stitchers 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Hip Parents Group 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm 21 Issues on Aging 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Marian House 7:00 am - 10:00 am & 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 22 23 24 Meals on Wheels 11:30 am - 01:00 pm Recruiting Volunteers 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Soul Matters Group 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm 25 26 27 28 29 30 Be sure to check the Events Tab on the website at www.hpcuu.org for additions and corrections to the calendar. June Services - Play June 1: The Joy of Belonging: How Membership and Involvement in this Church can Prolong Your Life and Make You Happier with Rev. Beatrice Hitchcock. There are many rewards to being an active church member, including a sense of belonging, spiritual growth, being of service to others, cultivating gratitude, and much more. June 8: "The Spirituality and Morality of Global Climate Change" with Rev. Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow as they stop in Colorado Springs as part of the Great March for Climate Action. The march began in Los Angeles and will end in Washington DC as a way or alerting the American people, its elected leaders and all peoples across the world to act now to address the climate crisis. Rev. Michael Dowd and his wife, Connie Barlow, have been traveling North America over the last 12 years sharing with secular and religious audiences an inspiring side of science and the evolutionary significance of religion known as the Great Story. June 15: Playing with Our Dads: Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, and Other Father Figures and How They Form Our Lives with Rev. Beatrice Hitchcock. A Father s Day service for fathers and all who have or had one. June 22: Imagination and Play: Using the Wisdom of Our Intuition in Spiritual Play with Rev. Beatrice Hitchcock. Play, freedom, and joy, are important parts of spiritual health learn how you can have more in your life. June 29: "The Work of Play, the Play of Work" with the Rev. Nathan Mesnikoff. We so often separate out work and play as if they were very different things. What might it mean for our happiness and well-being to rethink the relationship between work and play?
Minister s Musings by Rev Beatrice Hitchcock Minister s Musings Page 3 e re beginning my last full month with you. July W 6th will be my last Sunday at High Plains Church. Already I am feeling the sadness of parting. Some of you are as well. It s time to be thinking about how to say goodbye. Some of you are experiencing anxiety, which is normal in times of change, but greetings and farewells are a natural part of life. Before we say goodbye, there s still time to celebrate the almost-two years we ve had together. Summer is here, and play is the theme for June. It s time to relax and have fun together. Let s make the most of the time we have together. You have a great minister coming in the Rev. Dana Lightsey. Meet her on Sunday, June 15th at the potluck picnic following the service. She ll be joining you formally in August. June Soul Matters Theme: PLAY! hat does it mean to be a person of play? W Children s play is most often joyful, spontaneous, freely chosen, imaginative, uninhibited, and purposeless. Adults tend to play in different ways organized sports, puzzles, card and board games. Adult play is often constrained by rules and regulations, and may involve winners and losers, even when someone is only playing for their personal best. Many adults are not very good at non-serious play. Play requires engagement. Passive amusement is something else. It may be seemingly purposeless, like watching television for hours on end, but passivity rules out play. Diversions offer a distraction from work or serious pursuits, and can be good for you, like recreation involving exercise, but they aren t play unless they are purposeless. Experts on the social effects of play say that people who engage in purely enjoyable and purposeless activities tend to be less violent, more empathic and trusting, and more adaptable to life s challenges. Unfortunately in our culture today, doing something without purpose is considered a waste of time at least in our adult lives. But we need to engage in purposeless activities throughout all our ages and stages. Human beings are made for play. Play is the exuberant expression of our being. It points us to our true selves and is the fount of creativity and spirituality. The sages have known the spiritual value of play for eons; they have known that play keeps our search for meaning humble. ~ Kathy Tew Rickey This month we will explore our own ability to play -- at home, at work, and in worship. When was the last time you played in the carefree manner of a child? Do you play at all? Is it fun? How can you tap into your authentic self through play? How is play vital to your spiritual fitness? Hoping you ll play and have great fun this month. With love, from Rev. Beatrice Minister s Schedule Rev. Beatrice Hitchcock: office phone 260-1080 x 2, cell phone 907 841-0738, email minister@hpcuu.org. Regular office hours are Tuesday Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. I am available at other times by appointment. Friday and Saturday are usually sermon-writing days at home. Italics indicate off-site meetings. Thu, June 5 Dream Work 7:00 pm Mon, June 9 Michael Dowd presentation 7:00 pm Wed, June 11 Board Meeting 6:30 pm Thu, June 12 Welcoming Congregation 6:30 pm Sun, June 15 Picnic 11:30 am Tues, June 17 Transition Team 4:30 pm Sun, June 22 Church Council 11:30 am
Page 4 The President s Post by Jim Montgomery President's Post ost of the final work is done on our new minister s M contract, and it should be ready for signing when she arrives for her Getting To Know You potluck picnic. Rev. Dana Lightsey will be with us on June 15th to meet her new congregation. Although Rev. Dana s tenure with us will not officially begin until August 1st she is taking this early opportunity to begin to get to know us. Please come to the picnic if able. Bring a dish to share and chicken and hotdogs will be provided courtesy of Faith Formation. Childcare will be available. Church Clean-up/Fix-up Day In order for us to put our best foot forward on June 15th please come to the church Saturday morning June 7th for a cleanup spruce-up work party with the Building and Grounds Team. The fun will begin at 8:30 am and the more the merrier. HPCUU Library Now Opened By Heather Mitchell he HPCUU Library will be open next week, Sunday T June 1! It is located in the Main Sanctuary near the mailboxes. There are many new books, including children's books and GLBT books. Books check out for three months. Please use the sign out sheet provided on the side of the bookshelf. If you want to donate a book, please bring it in and contact me (Heather Mitchell), so I know which books to add. A bookplate with your name is provided in your book on request. Starting June 7, volunteers are needed to help clean the books and the bookshelf in the High School room, and help move the bookshelf and books into the Sanctuary. Please contact Heather Mitchell at office@hpcuu.org if you are interested in helping out! Intergenerational Book Club July 2, 2014 By Heather Mitchell ntergenerational Book Club is doing the theme of I "Earth-based Spirituality." This can include books about pagan traditions or Wicca. We meet 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Main Sanctuary. The next couple of months will be a series of goodbyes and hellos. Our interim minister Rev. Beatrice Hitchcock will be having her final service July 6th. The board will be hosting a going away party for Rev. Beatrice to honor her service to our congregation for the past two years. Details are still being worked out but please plan to attend the service and the party afterward. The transition will be complete on August 3rd with Rev. Dana s first service as our new Developmental minister. We are all looking forward to greeting her and beginning this new chapter in our church s story. and know that you will have friends along the way Jim Montgomery President of the Board of Trustees Buildings & Grounds Council Essential to High Plains Church By Gretchen Cutts ur Buildings & Grounds Council consists of three O Teams. Together, they take care of High Plains' physical attributes. The Teams are: 1. Buildings Team 2. Grounds Team 3. Aesthetics Team Jonathan Herdt is the B&G Council Coordinator. When there is a repair or maintenance need, he works with one or more of the B&G Teams to see that the need is met. Examples of the work these Teams do include replacing light bulbs, fixing the irrigation system, providing funding for and creating an Aesthetic project. Jonathan's coordination skills include knowledge of building and electrical codes and organizing church-wide cleanup days (i.e. June 7). Together, these are huge tasks. If you are willing to help any of the three B&G Teams, contact Jonathan at office@hpcuu.org.
What s Happening in Faith Formation? lease note that this is not meant to be a comprehensive list of everything that has happened in the church in P regard to Faith Formation, but instead to serve as a highlight reel of the last month and a look at what is coming up in the next month. What We Did in May: May 1: Rev. Beatrice s DreamWorks class started. May 4: Colorado Springs YRUU youth group presented the Sunday worship service with a bridging ceremony to welcome in Grace Bergacker, Logan Bliss, Sophia Snyder and Jerad Stalker as rising freshman and say good bye to Magnolia Cook as she moves on to join the Young Adult community. We also recognized Blue Rehema, Jonathan Herdt and Bret Wright for serving as youth advisors/mentors for the youth group, sr. high OWL class and the 9th graders Coming of Age program. May 6: Dr. Amanda Udis Kessler s Spiritual Wisdom of Show Tunes class started. May 11: Colorado Springs YRUU youth group presented the Sunday worship service at All Souls with a bridging ceremony to welcome in Ian Brobin, Seth Sullivan, Bram Salgado, Elena Salgado, Jeremy Salgado, Ramona Salgado and Elena Guevara who will be joining the group in the fall and said good bye to Sam Stephens and Theo Reitwiesner as they move on to the Young Adult community. We also recognized Sarah Ferguson- Hautzinger for her role as a mentor for the Coming of Age class. May 17: High Plains Spring Carnival took place at High Plains from 10:00 am 4:00 pm. May 18: The middle school class presented the Sunday worship service showcasing many of the religious traditions they studied and visited this year. We also recognized all of our wonderful Sunday school teachers: Morgan Day, Frank Vlcek, KaTina Yost, Kyle Heimer, Jenn Fornoff, Samantha Sly, Michael Arsenault, Patrick Arsenault, Cindy Fesgen, Laurel Wright, Kelly Adams, Cindy Bosch and Andi Hammond. May 20: Dr. Amanda Udis Kessler s Spiritual Wisdom of Showtunes class ended. May 25: PreK-9th grade classes concluded their regular Sunday school programming. Coming up in June: All Month: Children s Sunday school classes begin new all ages Share Your Passion summer workshop series June 1: PreK-2nd Grade Class: Gardening with Josh Meisman 3rd 8th Grade Class : How Computers work with Dan Keating June 8: PreK-2nd Grade Class: Spiritual Practices with Rev. Beatrice Hitchock 3rd 8th Grade Class : Gardening with Josh Meisman June 15: PreK-2nd Grade Class: Crafts with Madeleine Lieberman 3rd 8th Grade Class : Cooking with Cindy Fesgen June 22: ALL AGES GAME DAY Faith Formation June 19-30: Jessica and youth take a mini-heritage trip to Boston & attend General Assembly in Providence, RI June 29: PreK-2nd Grade Class: Exploring Poetry with members of the Hear, Here! national slam poetry team 3rd 8th Grade Class : Aikido with Rick Helvey If you have a group which you believe works toward the goals of Faith Formation please contact Jessica at dff@hpcuu.org about including your meetings on the monthly list of Faith Formation Programming events. Page 5
Page 6 Spring Carnival Spring Carnival Update and Thank Yous By Jessica Laike O ur Spring Carnival took place on May 17, 2014 and while due to weather and conflicting events, we didn t have the turn out we hoped for, the event was still definitely a success! We had nearly 100 people in attendance, many of which were NOT members of High Plains, and told us they found out about the carnival from seeing it in the Independent and Gazette online event calendars! Our goal of out-reach and bringing new people through our doors was definitely achieved! The event was staffed by over 40 church and community volunteers without which this event could not have happened. This event was a true testament to what can be achieved when we all pull together and I hope will serve as an inspiration and model for future events. We had live entertainment from various performance groups throughout the day happening inside while outside there were carnival games, a bounce house, a chalk art contest, face painting, tarot reading and henna tattoos. We were also lucky enough to have one of the most in-demand fire-breathers and performers in Colorado Springs, Wally Burkholder, donate his time to perform for us throughout the day. It was truly a magical day full of fun and laughter, but it could not have happened without the following people. Please take a moment and read through all of the names on the next page of the people who made this event possible. (Listed in no particular order)
Spring Carnival Donations: Ken Lowry Mike Del Duca Elizabeth Wilkinson Michelle Wine Lee Linnenburger Meg Evans Julie Feuerbach Christina Burdick Linda Grimaldi Alcira Estevez Ann Harris Susan Sproul Joe Nerad Jean Macintosh Carol Montgomery Rosie Carpenter Karen Gershanov Page 7 Volunteers: Ken Lowry Mike Del Duca Beatrice Hitchcock Tim Oliver Samantha Sly Annabel Carney Heather Mitchell Rick Helvey Josh Meisman Marianne Sheldon Hillary McRae Kaitlin Miller Justin Cowles John Pegler Kyle Adams Cindy Fesgen Alicia Fesgen Mark Fesgen Michael Arsenault Susan Peiffer Alcira Estevez Janet Oliver Sue Sproul Andi Hammond Sam Stephens Christina Burdick Kendra Burdick Patrick Arsenault Vas Vlcek Al Sly Rowan Waller Abel Waller JoAnn Fox Dianne McRae Jill Forney Ann Brand Tamara Latham Amanda Latham Karen Wilsey Cindy Bosch Marley Ferguson-Hautzinger Dan Keating Jen Fornoff Ann Harris Frank Vlcek Karen Gershanov Sam Waller Magnolia Cook
Page 8 Spring Carnival Chalk Art Contest Winners 1st Place - Joanne Fox 1st Place - Carly Fox 2nd Place - Susan Pfeiffer 2nd Place - Alicia Fesgen 3rd Place - Samantha Sly 3rd Place - Tabatha Brand Performers: Wally Burkholder Eddy Wayne & the B.U.S. (featuring Joe Uveges & Eddy Lieberman) 3 Wheel Wonder Bus Hear, Here! National Slam Poetry Team The McDeviants Other Supporters/Sponsors: Academy Mini Golf Local First Grocer in Manitou Springs
Acting for Social Justice By Julie Feuerbach id you know that one Sunday per month we give D away the offering from the congregation? Each Fourth Sunday, offerings collected during the service go to a non-profit organization that represents our Unitarian Universalist principles. Representatives from these organizations are invited to attend the service and give a brief talk about the mission and activities of their organization, after which the offering is collected. Following is a partial list of some of the groups that HPCUU has helped support in this way: Bikers Against Child Abuse Colorado Springs Fine Art Center Autism and Asperger Connections Care 4 Kids Worldwide Colorado Springs Pridefest Middle East Peace Project TESSA (domestic violence victim assistance) Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Fostering Hope Foundation Interfaith Hospitality Network (help for homeless families) This is one way that members and friends of High Plains Church give back to our community and live out our mission! If there is a non-profit organization that you would like to see be the recipient of a Fourth Sunday collection, contact Alcira Estevez at office@hpcuu.org. Peace Camp 2014 By Lori Sly hat are your children or grandchildren doing this W summer? Would you like them to learn about some Unitarian Universalist values in a fun way? Peace Camp 2014 is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 14-19 at Beth-El Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive. Tuition is $125. This day camp is an exciting alternative where children ages 6-13 are immersed in the basics of peace, justice, and sustainability. Ages 14 and above are also provided opportunities to act as counselors. The optional final day s session includes a pinnacle overnight campout, July 19-20, at Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp in the mountains behind Pike s Peak. To get more information, or to register, visit the website at http:// www.ppjpc.org/peace-camp/. Look for James Doty, Aidan Helvey, Kiya Wilkinson, Elizabeth Wilkinson and Lori Sly, all from our church, in the promotion video from summer 2012. Social Justice Marian House Soup Kitchen Saturday, June 21 elp make or serve a meal at the soup kitchen in H June with All Souls Unitarian Church. Marian House has an amazing kitchen/dining facility! FIRST SHIFT: 7:00 am - 10:00 am FOOD PREP Page 9 We cook a nourishing meal for 500 + people. Nice way to meet and chat with fellow UU's as you chop and dice. High schoolers welcome! SECOND SHIFT: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm FOOD SERVICE Please remember to wear long pants and comfortable closed toe shoes. Aprons and gloves are provided. Carpool from church at 6:30 am. Gail Ballare soupkitchen@hpcuu.org 719-332-8580 Volunteer Leadership Classes Open to All By Jessica Laike ecruiting Volunteers. Tuesday June 24, 7:00 pm - R 9:00 pm. Places to seek volunteers, ways to approach potential volunteers, finding the right volunteer for the job. A practical class, with workable tips and shared experiences. Keeping Volunteers. Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. A how-to, with real-life examples. Why volunteers leave and discussion of how to prevent those departures. Both classes are open to everyone; past, present, future leaders. Current HPCUU Team Leaders attend free; $10 each class for others. High Plains Church, 1825 Dominion Way, Colorado Springs. Classes led by Gretchen Cutts, who has an extensive background as a volunteer and as a volunteer coordinator for local, state and national organizations. Contact: dff@hpcuu.org Information/registration sheets available in HPCUU and at www.hpcuu.org
Page 10 High Plains Volunteers By Gretchen Cutts THANK YOU! Nationally, about 25% of members volunteer time to their group. Here at High Plains, almost 62% of us gave time in the 2013-14 church year! Adams, Kelly Adams, Kyle Arsenault, Celina Arsenault, Michael Arsenault, Patrick Atkinson, John Ballare Gail Bennett, Susan Bentley, Nancy Bergacker, Dawn Birgers, Candy Blakney, Beth Boehnke, Kate Bosch, Cindy Brand, Ann Buczak, Paula Bull, Michelle Burdick, Christina Burdick, Kendra Carney, Annabel Carpenter, Gloria Carpenter, Rick Carter, Glynn Catalano, Joe Centric, Jennifer Clemmensen, Karen Converse, Elizabeth Cook, Magnolia Cutts, Bill Cutts, Gretchen Davis, Betty Day, Morgan Del Duca, Mike Del Duca, Justin Densmore, Linda Donlin, John Doty, Kim Dubach, Brent Dunn, Phyllis Ekhaml, John Estevez, Alcira Evans, Meg Ferguson-Hautziner, Marley Fesgen, Alicia Fesgen, Cindy Fesgen, Mark Feuerbach, Julie Forney, Jill Fornoff, Jenn Forster, Bobbi Fox, JoAnne Friend, Jennifer Frost, Austin Gershanov, Karen Ghorashi, Kelley Grimaldi, Linda Hammond, Andi Harper, Carol Harris, Ann Heimer, Danielle Heimer, Kyle Hein, Bill Hein, Gretchen Helvey, Rick Herdt, Austin Herdt, Jonathan Herdt, Seth Hitchcock, Beatrice Hitchcock, Elizabeth Hohm, Bailey Hollm, Kim Ingham, John Joiner, Andrea Kautz, Corey Volunteers Keating, Dan Kling, Lara Kortman, Ed Kortman, Kathy Krinard, Colleen Laike, Jessica Lara, Barb Latham, Amanda Latham, Tamara Lieberman, Eddie Lieberman,Madelaine Lostroh, Phoebe Lowry, Ken McElroy, Jack McElroy, Sheila McIntosh, Jean McRae, Dianne McRae, Sebastian McRae, Seth Meisman, Josh Mesnikoff, Julia Mesnikoff, Nathan Miller, Kaitlin Miller, Kelly Mitchell, Heather Montgomery, Carol Montgomery, Jim Neil, Kathy Nemanich, Bob Nemanich, Sue Nerad, Joe Neufeld, Amanda Neufeld, Sue Oliver, Diane Oliver, Janet Oliver, Tim Pegler, John Pilch, Fran Plapp, Amy Plapp, Bill Powell, Meg Protheroe, Gail Richard, Mike Sargent, Judy Sargent, Larry Self, Dan Sheldon, Abel Sheldon, Marianne Silloway, Tracy Sly, Al Sly, Lori Sly, Samantha Sproul, Dave Sproul, Sue Stephens, Sam Stryker, Merle Udis-Kessler, Amanda Uveges, Joe Vlcek, Frank Vlcek, Vas Waller, Abel Waller, Rowan Waller, Sam Ward, Stephanie Ward, Tom Wiley, Marshall Wiley, Vivian Will-Wallace, Barbara Will-Wallace, Merl Wilsey, Karen Wolf, Elaine Wright, Bret Wright, Laurel Yost, KaTina If your name is missing, please send your information to office@hpcuu.org. Issues on Aging By Betty Davis he Issues on Aging discussion group will meet on Saturday, June 21, from 10:30 am - noon in the middle T school classroom. This month we will be exploring and sharing what's great about getting older. Realizing that our time is limited, does it become easier to let go of activities or relationships that we don't enjoy and cultivate the ones we do? With age hopefully a certain wisdom comes. Have our coping skills become better allowing us to better take things in stride? Are we more confident, more certain of who we are and comfortable with our own identity? What are some of the other benefits you have discovered about aging? Anyone with ideas to share or questions is most welcome to attend regardless of your age. We can celebrate together with a bit of the bubbly. Contact Betty Davis at 471-7544 if you have questions about this group.
Neighboring Faiths Middle School Service By Al Sly Neighboring Faiths Page 11 n Sunday, May 18, the congregation was transported to various corners of the world as Islamic prayers echoed O through the sanctuary to open the service followed by chants and readings from a wide variety of religions. Kelly Adams, Cindy Bosch, and Andi Hammond led our team of middle schoolers through a superb journey through 12 of the world s religions to the delight of the audience. Some of the congregation thought it was one of the best presentations ever put on by one of our youth groups. The service was the culmination of a lot of hard work by our middle school class and their teachers. The group visited the following faiths over a period of nine months to prepare for this highly educational event for people of all ages: Greek Orthodox Jewish United Church of Christ Evangelical Islam Lakota Sweat Lodge Pagan Ceremony Hindu Baha'i Buddhist Scientology Jehovah Witness Archangel Michael Temple Beit Torah Vista Grande Church For All Nations Colorado Muslim Society Lodge of David Bodden Diane McRae & Meg Evans Sri Venkateswara Temple Baha'i Faith Center Soka Gakkai International Denver Scientology Center Acacia Congregation Congratulate Kelly Adams, Cindy Bosch, and Andi Hammond, and our middle school class for a job well done in exposing our congregation to these faiths as one of our principles to understand and accept people of all faiths. Middle School Class at Hindu temple Middle school class outside mosque High Plains Stitchers Bring your stitching project (or any easily transportable craft) and join us at La Tartine at 1420 Kelly Johnson Blvd, 80920. This location has a full lunch menu as well as beverages and yummy pastry items. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. And if you don't have any stitching or crafting, come anyway and just "hang out" with us! Questions? Contact Janet at stitchers@hpcuu.org
Page 12 HPCUU 1825 Dominion Way Colorado Springs CO 80918 719-260-1080 Member of Unitarian Universalist Association Sunday Services at 10:00 AM Come Join Us! Inside: Climate Change March Spring Carnival Send Comments to: Send Articles to: editor@hpcuu.org newsletter@hpcuu.org Marian House Neighboring Faiths Please submit your articles for the July newsletter by June 25, 2014 ReVISIONS by Jonathan Specializing in Creative Home Improvements - Where ideas Become Reality Do you need something in your world - fixed, added, or removed? Projects include: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Plastering, Dry walling, Tiling, and many more... Decks, Kitchens, Basements, Bathrooms, Windows, etc. Jonathan Herdt - Cell 338-1209 Licensed & Insured jgherdt@yahoo.com