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Join us this Sunday, January 19, 2020!
9:00 am: Book Discussion on eldering and aging, On The Brink of Everything, Grace, Gravity and Getting Old by Parker J. Palmer, author, educator, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is the founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage and Renewal.
10:00 am: Fellowship
10:30 am: Gathering
Speaker: Heather Petrocco
Title: Thanks to Cancer
“Cancer is messy and scary. You throw everything at it, but don’t forget to throw love at it. It turns out that might be the best weapon of all.” – Regina Brett
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Koinonia Serves at Homeward Bound!
Wednesday, January 15 at 4:45 pm
Sign up in the Narthex or contact Stan McNeese for more information: srhandwsm@gmail.com.
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Koinonia Choir Rehearsals
Choir rehearsals will continue at the church at 7:15 pm on Wednesdays beginning January 8.
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Women's March
January 18 is the date for the 4th Annual Western Colorado Women's March!
Three years ago, five-million people came together on all seven continents of the world, answering a call to fight for a world that is equitable, tolerant, just and safe for everyone. Grounded in the nonviolent ideology of the Civil Rights movement, the Women’s March was the largest coordinated protest in U.S. history and one of the largest in world history.
We'll be continuing that tradition for the fourth year in a row on January 18. The event will kick off at 12:30 pm with a gathering and pre-March rally at the Mesa County Old Courthouse (544 Rood Avenue). The March proper will begin at 1 pm, and there will be speakers and a rally at the end of the March.
We look forward to seeing you there! Let's flood the streets!
#womensmarch2020
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Spiritual Practices
Please join us for spiritual practices at Koinonia on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no cost or needed equipment and the experiences may possibly deliver amazing results. Bring your lunch if you like and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Contact Ellen at director@koinoniagj.org for more information or questions. |
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For spiritual conversation and spiritual direction, please contact our Spiritual Director, Ellen Ireland, at director@koinoniagj.org or call the church at
970-242-3947.
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We are the CHANGE
Martin Luther King Jr. Week
Wednesday, January 15 at 6:00 pm
Reading of MLK Day City Proclamation
City Hall Council Meeting
Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 pm
Children's Neighborhood Read
Mesa County Libraries - Main Branch
Friday, January 17 at 7:00 pm
Poetry Slam
Charlie Dwellington's
Saturday, January 18 at 3:00 pm
Spiderman, Spider-Verse (PG)
Movies at the Avalon
Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 pm
Harriet (PG-13)
Movies at the Avalon
Sunday, January 19 at 1:00 pm
Ceremony to Celebrate MLK with Leaders of Faith
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley
Sunday, January 19 at 1:00 pm
Clifton Community Center
MLK Community Meal
Essay & Poster Awards
Monday, January 20 at 3:00 pm
Commemorative March
With reading of MLK Day Proclamation
City Hall
3:30 pm March City Hall to CMU
Monday, January 20 at 5:30 pm
Martin Luther King Celebration
CMU Love Recital Hall
Dr. Reo Leslie - Keynote Speaker
Essay & Poster Winners
For more info about events visit Black Citizens and Friends on Facebook
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Movie Showing at Koinonia!
Saturday, February 1, 2020
4:30 pm at Koinonia
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared
Swedish Movie
trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-k7DUQPHfQ
With dialogue with English subtitles and story narration in English
Length: 1 hour 55 minutes
Bring movie snacks or finger foods for yourself plus a little extra to share
Conversion and food after the movie.
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Upcoming Sunday Morning Gatherings!
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January 26: Annika and Sarah Johnson
February 2: Ellen Ireland
February 9: Café Conversations
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Council Members: Deb Allerton, Stan McNeese, Dave Orton, Eric Rechel, and Bonnie Van Camp
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Thank you all for your prayers and concern for my husband during his surgery and recuperation. He is doing OK and just needs time to get back to his usual speed. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. ~Janie White
U.S. State Dept. employees, all U.S. citizens in the Middle East, and innocent Iraqis and Iranians do not become victims of those who perpetuate the contagion of war.
Our beloved community of Koinonia.
Refugees and their children everywhere.
Elected officials and global leaders.
The Earth.
And for all who are grieving or facing uncertainty.
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Happy Birthday from Your Koinonia Community!
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1/19 - Greg Rajnowski
1/21 - Alice McCary
2/2 - Ally Rajnowski
2/5 - Rick MacArthur
2/28 – Martin Bingham (In remembrance of Bing who passed away in autumn)
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Wider Community Announcements and Events!
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Women Writing for (a)Change®
Spring Class 2020
Join us for a Free Sampler
Saturday, January 25, 2020
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Register online to reserve a space:
https://womenwritinggj.com
12-WEEK SPRING CLASSES
February 18-May 12, 2020
Tuesday Mornings: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Tuesday Evenings: 6:30-9:00 PM
Class Size: Maximum 12
Cost of class: $350.00
Early Bird Special: Register by January 28, 2020 and receive $30.00 discount
Last day to register: February 4, 2020
Samplers and Classes are held at: 2476 Monument Rd. Grand Junction, CO
For more information and to register: https://womenwritinggj.com
Call Karen at 970-261-0619
“What if the world is holding its breath waiting for you to take the place that only you can fill?”
-David Whyte
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Rosa Parks' Birth Celebration and Pancake Fundraiser!
In celebration of Rosa Parks’ birthday, KWSI-LP Radio is hosting our second pancake fundraiser, featuring Rosa Parks’ personal pancake recipe. Professor Sarah Swedberg, host of Clio’s Stories, has her apron out and is ready to cook.
The breakfast will be at 10:00 am Sunday, February 2nd, at the Center for Independence, located at 740 Gunnison Avenue.
Suggested donation is $12. If you are unable to attend, a $12 contribution will provide pancakes for a student or underemployed friend of KWSI-LP Radio.
To register online, please visit our website!
We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
KWSI-LP Radio Board of Directors: Robyn Parker, Lathem Gibson, Sarah Swedberg, Paul Preston, Cindy Sims, and Eric Rechel
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Our Whole Lives (OWL) Training
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Training
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23
Our Whole Lives is a comprehensive sexuality education curriculum that helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. We will be offering facilitator training in the 7th-9th and 10th-12th grade programs this winter at UUCGV. This is a three-day program which trains adults over the age of 25 to facilitate the OWL curricula to 7th-9th and 10th-12th graders in the future. This is NOT an OWL course for children to enroll in. If you are interested in becoming a trained facilitator for this vital program, please contact dre@grandvalleyuu.org for more details.
Due to a limited number of participant slots, your registration process is not complete until we have received your $150 registration fee.
If you are ready to register, please follow this link https://forms.gle/1sFfi9fbRJXWBZ11A. At the end of the registration form you will be prompted to pay your registration fee via Tithe.ly. If you use Tithe.ly, please select “Cover Fees” on your payment screen to avoid the church unnecessary transaction fees.
Also, you may mail a check to UUCGV, 526 Ouray Ave, Grand Junction, CO, 81501 with “OWL Training” in the memo line or bring cash to the church during our office hours, Tuesday - Thursday 9am-2pm.
Registrants are required to bring their own copies of the OWL curricula for levels 7-9 and 10-12. Curricula can be purchased through the UUA at https://www.uuabookstore.org/ or through the UCC at https://www.uccresources.com/products/our-whole-lives-curriculum?variant=15492555571263. Please allow up to two weeks for shipping.
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Need Support Around Suicide?
A peer support group for those who are affected by suicide.
- A group for those who have attempted suicide, as well as their friends and family, and those who have experienced loss by suicide.
- A safe place where you can freely express your feelings and ask questions.
- A group where you can learn from others about their healing.
- Learn new coping skills.
Grand Valley UU: 536 Ouray, Grand Junction
For more info contact Janice @ jcurtis@frontier.net or text
(970) 216-6441
*This is a group for teens and adults
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