Il Divo Colorado
May 30th at 7:30 pm at UUCGV
Singing songs of vocal superstars Josh Groban and II Divo: Unchained Melody, You Raise Me Up, My Heart will go on and More!
See Peg for a comp ticket or email pegoswaldo@gmail.com
World-class singing and lots of humor make this a spectacular show for everyone!

May 30th is the day from 10 until it's done. Get ready to put your cleaning hats on! We plan to do some toy sanitizing, deep clean the tables and chairs plus a few other projects to make our space shiny!

CROP Walk
We have been contacted by the representatives of Koinonia Church to see if we would like to assume the major organizing role for a 2015 CROP hunger Walk campaign. Last year we were designated co-organizers but the Koinonia people did the yeoman’s work. There is a great framework to make this year much easier for organizers. There are several roles requiring volunteer leadership:

1.Recruitment – contacting church, civic, school groups to do fundraising within their organization. There is a great data base with contact info. for over 125 local groups.
2.Business sponsorship – soliciting  financial support via donations & donation boxes at retail locations.
3.Promotion/Publicity- developing plan to relate ongoing campaign &  to get walkday media exposure.
4.Web activities- update existing website, utilize social media and obtain online donations.
5.Education- develop activities/ materials  to make the public aware of hunger and sustainability efforts needed.
6.Walkday logistics- accommodate registration, safety, all activities on the actual day of the walk.
7.Treasurer- maintain fund collections, do reporting and remittances to Church World Service (CROP hunger Walk’s operating agency).

UUCGV needs commitments for some of these leadership roles if we are to be a co-organizer. The campaign and planning would start soon and culminate in a mid- October walkday. Some Koinonia and other churches/groups may have volunteers willing to assume some of the leadership roles mentioned. If you are able to assume a role contact Joel Prudhomme (jphomme@earthlink.net; 970-628-4699) ASAP. Church World Service will need to know details of a Grand Valley 2015 campaign before mid-June.

TIME AND DATE POSTPONED

A Four-part Seasonal Workshop Series Introducing a Process of Self-Discovery

Through Dreams, Memories, Words, and Collage.


Each session can stand alone or be combined. Classes are $40 per session, and include all supplies and materials, plus tea and cookies. These workshops are presented by Shari Daly-Miller BFA, Fine Art, and Carrie Kellerby BFA, BA, MFA Creative Writing. Together we are Illuminated Manuscripts.

Session 2: Deep Roots or Seeds of Change TIME AND DATE POSTPONED

Sara Ban Breathnach claimed, “Each life experience has left an indelible mark on our souls as well as a layer of memory like a deposit of sediment.” Join us for this four-hour workshop concentrating on uncovering those significant moments in your life. Guided writing prompts and collage techniques will explore the foundations of your life and help you create a personal collage book.

Session 3: Excavating Authenticity in the Present tentatively August 15

Session 4: Illuminating Darkness tentatively October 24

Once again UUCGV will have a team participating in the Relay For Life. This year's theme is Colors of Courage. If you would like to join the team and walk with us on June 12th you can join our team at www.relayforlife.org. It will guide you to join our team or donate. Our team's name is UU's of Grand Valley. This is a fun overnight event for a great cause. If you have any questions about the Relay for Life  or how to join our team please ask Rev. Wendy or Floyd Joramo.

NAMI Western Slope

     NAMI Western Slope is the local affiliate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  We are made up of families, friends and individuals living with mental illness. 

What is Mental Illness?

     Mental illness is a biological brain disorder that disrupts a person’s thinking, feelings, mood, ability to relate to others and/or daily functioning.  It often makes it more difficult to cope with the ordinary demands of life.  Mental illness is a medical disorder, just like cancer, diabetes or heart disease.  Most importantly, mental illness is treatable.  The stigma that comes with a mental illness diagnosis can keep people from seeking treatment, however.

     Mental illness can affect people of any age, ethnicity, religion or socioeconomic status, and it’s found all over the world.  In Colorado alone, an estimated 200,000 are affected.

NAMI provides free assistance for mentally ill people and their friends and family through education, support and advocacy.

NAMI Walk

     NAMI Western Slope will be having our annual Walk, which is our major fundraiser, on Saturday, May 16th. It’s a fun family event!  If you would like to participate in the Walk, as either a walker or a donor, please contact Jan Lewellen at 314-9716 or jlewelle@bresnan.net.

2015 Pride Parade

All hands on deck!

 Help to complete our float for the 2015 BGLTQA Pride Parade in downtown Grand Junction! This is the first time that UUCGV has entered the Western Slope Pride Parade. We will need to complete the float by May 16th. Materials, GLITTER, and tools will be provided.

·Meet at UUCGV on May 2nd, and May 9th, Saturdays, at 10am.

·On Saturday May 16th we will meet at 2:00pm to add the finishing touches to the float, trailer, and tow vehicle. This is also a good time to make a posterboard sign to carry while walking.

We’re goin’ to the Chapel, Gonna get Married…

Pride Parade Sunday, May 17th at 12:00 noon

Come March (only 6 blocks) to show your support for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities! It is exciting for us to show our support for Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Allied people. Our theme is “Going to the Chapel…” to celebrate the advent of Marriage for All in Colorado! There will be a street fair at the M City Lounge after the Parade, we will be sharing a booth with the UCC group to get our welcoming message out.

We need a BIG turnout to show our enthusiasm!

Meet at 1st and Main, then walk with our float, or with our local interfaith group! Wear good walking shoes, and either “wedding attire” or a UU t-shirt. This is the time to pull out your Standing on the Side of Love, or Purple UU     t-shirt!