Programs and Activities

Book Club

This group meets once-a-month, on the 2nd Sunday, usually after the Service, in a private home or in the downstairs parlor of the of Lord of the Mountains Church. Exact time, place and the book are determined from a month-to-month basis. Click on the Weekly Newsletter category above for the most updated information. Examples of books discussed:

  • Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
  • Prodigal Summer, by Barbara Kingsolver;
  • The Coming Plague: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance, by Laurie Garrett;
  • How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter, by Sherwin B. Neuland
  • The Gospel of Thomas by Elaine Pagels.

Circle Suppers

Circle Suppers provide an opportunity for Members and Friends to interact socially in small group settings - good conversation in good company over good food! These typically take place on a weekend evening, hosted on a rotating basis in the home of a Member or Friend. If you are interested in hosting or attending a Circle Supper, please contact Ruth Hertzberg at ruthhertzberg@msn.com.

Women's Spirituality Group

This group is open to any HCUUF female Member or Friend who desires to share and explore in fellowship her spiritual journey. Meetings are usually once a month, on a Thursday, either from 4-6pm or 7-9pm, hosted by a participant, the exact time and place subject to change depending on interest and availability. Check the Weekly Newsletter Page on this website for specifics. If you are interested in being part of this group and/or hosting a meeting, please contact Maria Cheng at cheng001@umn.edu.

Special Events

Our very active-in-the-commujnity HCUUF Members and Friends are involved in benefits for charity organizations, producing county-wide adult education courses, hosting film nights, and co-sponsoring numerous other events; examples include:

  • Spiritual Diversity & Power of Myth 6 evening series of film & discussion with 12 guest panelists of diverse faiths & disciplines
  • Annual Benefit for the Summit Community Care Clinic where HCUUF sponsors two tables of donors
  • forums/films on interfaith or health care or other issues co-sponsored by our Social Justice Committee with a community non-profit
  • theater benefits given by HCUUF Members who serve on the boards of local theater companies
  • Annual Auction Gala at Jefferson Unitarian Church of Golden where HCUUF also contributes items