An interfaith group in Grand Junction has come together to host events surrounding the UN Climate Change Conference. See the events below.

Interfaith Candlelight Vigil: Sun. Nov. 29th, 4:30 pm, Federal Building at 402 Rood Ave.

Letters to the Editor/Writing to Make a Difference: Tue. Dec. 1st, 12 to 1 pm, Koinonia, 730 25 Road.

Merchants of Doubt—Film and Q&A: Thu. Dec. 3rd, 7 pm, Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium, 250 N. 5th St.

“Honk & Wave”: Tue. Dec. 8th, 12-1 pm, Gather at 12th and North and 7th and Patterson.

Kids Film Fest: Fri. Dec. 11, 6 pm UUCGV, 536 Ouray Ave.

This Changes Everything—Screening and Conversation: Sat. Dec. 12th, 1:30 pm, Central Library 443 N. 6th St.

Interested in small group ministry? We’re having a pot luck on Sunday, Dec. 6th 1:00 pm with those interested in rebooting our covenant groups. We will talk about the format for the covenant groups - duration - frequency - curriculum - size and other aspects of getting started. Contact Robert for more information: 201–5798 or eldrethone@gmail.com. 

On Friday, December 11th at 6 pm, bring the whole family to a kids’ film fest! We will be featuring shorts on environmental issues, including the film The Lorax. Along with the films and short discussions, the kids will also get to do an art project using recycled materials. Pizza and drinks will also be provided.  This event is part of a series of events that is being planned by an interfaith group, which includes First Congregational Church, Koinonia Church, Church of the Nativity and UUCGV. Other groups involved are the WCC, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Sierra Club and Citizens for Clean Air. 

Sunday, December 6th, 12:30– 2:30. 

 Bring Evergreen tree branches (please no Juniper branches, they are too prickly).

MLK Youth Summit: The Sleeping Giant, Or Why Black Lives Matter Location: First Unitarian Denver, Jan 16, 2016 @ 2:00 pm through Jan. 18th, 2016 @ 12:00 pm. Cost for this weekend-long event, which includes meals, is $50 early or $60 late registration. 

     Each year at First Unitarian Denver there is an anti-oppression / social justice overnight for youth culminating in the parade march on MLK day. After 6 years of incredibly successful programming ranging from economic justice to GLBTQ bullying to immigration justice to racial equality, MDD has expanded this event to encompass 3 days of growth, learning, activism, and advocacy. This year, the MLK Summit will focus on Black Lives Matter. The Denver poet, Suzie Q, has written an amazing song with the help of NO Enemies (Flobots) promoting racial activism.  The words go, “I am a sleeping giant, there lives a riot in my bones.”  Suzie’s words are a call to action in the work against oppression. And, as a faith community, we are called to work for an end to the injustices faced by people of color in our communities, so that every person is treated equally and has a fair chance at life.

     Outside of this intentional learning, there will also be free time, non-themed workshop time, and opportunities for youth to connect between tracks and share about their experiences. Will you join with us to make a difference in our world?

     Registration has THREE steps!  Go to www.mdduua.org for registration and more information.

A Winter Solstice Ritual Dance of Healing

For All Ages and Abilities

On the Eve of Solstice

Sunday, December 20th at 5pm

Please Bring a Vegetarian Item to Share