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.

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.

The Messiah Choral Society of Grand Junction was founded in August of 2004 to present an annual performance of Handel’s classic oratoria, Messiah. The concert is offered each Easter Sunday as a musical gift to the Grand Valley community by members of the Messiah Choral Society and its donors. Admission to the concert is free of charge. This year’s concert will be performed at the Grand Junction High School Auditorium, 1400 N. 5th St, on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 2:30 pm. Informance at 1:45 pm.

Messiah is widely regarded as a musical masterpiece. Written in 1741 it has stood the test of time being performed annually throughout the world. In addition to its musical excellence, Messiah tells the story of Christ in which many find spiritual renewal particularly on Easter Sunday. As in our previous performances, we endeavor to select soloists who are singing with us for the first time and will delight you with the unique and subtle differences each singer bring in telling this story.