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Musical Expressions this Sunday!
Sunday, March 8, 2020
At 9:00 am join us for our Sunday Morning Discussion!
Remember: Musical Expressions Rehearsal is at 9:30 am.
And fellowship is at 10:00 am.
You are invited to participate: play, strum, drum, sing, dance, and listen for our Gathering at 10:30 am! Experience the power and gifts of shared music.
Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.
~Plato
*Daylight Savings Time! Remember to put your clocks ahead an hour!*
Musical Expressions Rehearsals
Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 pm and Sunday, March 8 at 9:30 am. Contact Catherine Eicher at 970-245-8720 if you have any questions.
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Koinonia Choir Rehearsals
Choir rehearsals will continue next week at the church at 7:15 pm on Wednesdays.
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9:00 am Sunday Morning Discussions
The Five Invitations: In the first two chapters, the author explores the concept of hope, loving and letting go, different human stories and our perceived failures as a path to enlightenment.
March 8: Chapters 2 and 3
March 15: Chapters 4 and 5
March 22-April 19: Arts and crafts to celebrate the first day of spring (March 19th) and Earth Day (April 22nd).
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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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Civic Engagement 2020 Training
Tuesday, March 10⋅10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Koinonia
The training will focusing on sharpening the skills needed to pull off our Civic Engagement work in 2020. The Human Dignity Delegates model is an opportunity for us to deepen our relational organizing throughout the year—as we move legislation, collect signatures and educate voters and get out the vote. There will be opportunity to practice our propositions, and to get practical on how to move this work in our Western Slope congregations.
RSVP here.
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Movie Showing at Koinonia
Friday the 13th @ 5:30 pm
Mystery Movie
Are you brave enough to show up with movie snacks? |
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Taco Bar Fundraiser for El Salvador
Thank you everyone who came to the fundraiser! It was a great turnout!
Thank you all!
Contact Janie at redheadedjaniem@gmail.com for more information. |
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Upcoming Sunday Morning Gatherings
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Mar 15: Larry Beckner, Getting the Best of Life, Surviving the House of Horrors, and Playing in my Beautiful Sailboat
Mar 22: Sue Polan, The Zen of Gardening
Mar 29: Alane Currier
Apr 5: Ellen Ireland
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CREATING VITALITY - DEEPENING COMMUNITY
A welcoming community offers opportunities for connections and practices invitations.
Thank you to all who participated in Cafe Conversations hosted by Council on February 9, 2020! Thank you for sharing your insights. Please take a look at the feedback here.
If you’d like to plan an event or organize something you are passionate about, contact a council member or Miranda in the office. We can help you get it on the calendar and offer whatever support you’d like. In the coming months we hope you will help us offer opportunities for connections, talk about Koinonia, and invite people to participate.
Let’s continue to incorporate our strengths and passions into intentional planning; try new things and evaluate their impact; practice invitations; and participate in ways that inspire our journeys and fill us with aliveness!
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Dave Orton and family are thankful for the thoughts, prayers, and support in the passing of Dave's brother, Rich, on Sunday, Feb. 23 after a long illness.
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64 Days and 64 Ways to Practice Nonviolence
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A SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE
January 30 - April 4, 2019
Click on the button link below for a pdf with more information!
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Support Immigration Reform!
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During January which Human Trafficking Awareness month, Western Slope Against Trafficking( WSAT) is promoting this Coalition of Immokalee Workers initiative because it prevents sexual assault and trafficking of agricultural workers and because is has been successful. Please consider printing the pdf, (button link below), or pick one up at Koinoina, and sign the letter to take to the local Kroger retailer near you. For more information visit https://ciw-online.org/campaign-for-fair-food/
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Wider Community Announcements and Events!
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Alternative Health Expo 2020 * 2 Day Event! *
Two Rivers Convention Center
March 21st & 22nd, 2020
10 am - 5 pm
Free Admission
Western Colorado's largest Alternative Health Expos takes place March 21st and 22nd, 10-5pm at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO. The 7th annual trade show is coming back bigger than ever! This 2-day event attracts more than 6000 visitors with free presentations and demonstrations throughout the show. Multiple vendors from around the west will showcase ancient techniques and new innovations in healthcare. Join us for two days of wellness celebration that is fun for the whole family.
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April Foods Day
April 18 (Saturday) - 9:00am-12:00pm at Downtown Vineyard Church (corner of 5th & Grand, East Parking Lot) April Foods Day. Lists are being created by the six recipient charities and will be available with grocery bags shortly.
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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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