Upcoming Events
November
nov
9Tai Chi Contemplatives2nd Mondays
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We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination,
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We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination, breathing, overall strength, reactivity, and integration. Newcomers will find it easy to follow.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
9Queer Connections2nd Monday of Every Month
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Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup
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Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We will talk briefly about how the community moves forward and what activities sound appealing to all. Contact: Jellico Harkins
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
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Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “Anna Karenina” (Pages 671-817; Parts 7-8) by Leo Tolstoy. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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nov
11BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
11Parents GroupDinner | Childcare | Fellow Parents!
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Take the night off from cooking! Bring the whole family and eat together, then enjoy some parent-only time getting re-connected with familiar church friends and
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Take the night off from cooking! Bring the whole family and eat together, then enjoy some parent-only time getting re-connected with familiar church friends and getting to know new ones! Childcare is provided. Suggested donation for food is $20/family $5/individual.
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Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
11Parent's GroupWednesdays after BondFire
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Bring the whole family and eat together at our BondFire dinner, then enjoy some parent-only time getting re-connected with familiar church friends and getting to know new ones!
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Bring the whole family and eat together at our BondFire dinner, then enjoy some parent-only time getting re-connected with familiar church friends and getting to know new ones! Childcare is provided.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
11Universalist History & Theology4 Week Class | After BondFire!
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Perhaps you’ve just finished learning about Unitarian history and theology*. Now join Rev. Jen to learn about the OTHER half of our faith’s ancestry, the Universalists, and how
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Perhaps you’ve just finished learning about Unitarian history and theology*. Now join Rev. Jen to learn about the OTHER half of our faith’s ancestry, the Universalists, and how their theology still informs our next steps! You are welcome & encouraged to join us for our BondFire dinner at 5:30 pm (every Wednesday).
*Unitarian history is NOT necessary to take Universalist history. Please don’t let that stop you. We’ll offer Unitarian history again next year.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
12Being an Elder2nd Thursdays
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Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will
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Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will meet in the chapel once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 10 am – 12 pm. We will create a supportive environment in which to help each other deal with the very real challenges of life as we age. And to seek to grow into Elders. Contact Barry Bloom (83) or Betty Lynn Ferguson (82) with any questions.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
13Caregiver Support GroupSecond Fridays | ONLINE
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“There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers
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“There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers”
— Former first lady Rosalynn Carter
Common Flame is offering a deeply nurturing Caregiver Support Group. Join us to connect in a loving and safe community. Exchange resources, personal experiences, reduce feelings of isolation all in a confidential setting. Common Flame believes in walking alongside those facing life’s challenges.
We meet on Zoom the second Friday of each month at 1:00 pm.
Please contact Katie Wheeler at uukwheeler@gmail.com or 720-324-6174 to receive the meeting link (or with any questions).
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nov
13Body Stretching ClassBring a Yoga Mat if You Have One!
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A basic level stretching class! Anyone is welcome. This is an informal session that includes standing, sitting and floor stretches. A floor or yoga mat
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A basic level stretching class! Anyone is welcome. This is an informal session that includes standing, sitting and floor stretches. A floor or yoga mat is highly recommended.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
13Community Game Night & PotluckSecond Fridays
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All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it!
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All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it! Bring your favorite board games! Share your favorite card game! Bring a dish to share! We hope to see you there!
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
14Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
14Nurturing the EmberChronic Illness Support Group | Second Saturdays
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Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
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Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
15Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
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Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
nov
15Braver ConversationsThird Sundays | Ages 14+
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Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across
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Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across differences.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
16UUSC Guatemala Partners Meeting3rd Mondays | Online
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UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished
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UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished by the Civil war. Our fundraising helps keep dozens of youth in school by providing for school fees, uniforms, transportation and a full time tutor.
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nov
16Mental Health Caregivers Support GroupThird Mondays
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This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to
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This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to gain insight from the experiences of others facing similar challenges. Facilitator Jan Dunn is a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)-certified group facilitator. She is also personally well-versed in this area, having dealt for many years with close family members with suffer from mental illness.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
17Mom's GroupThird Tuesdays of the Month
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Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration
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Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and social time. Contact: Tara McKinster
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
17Nurturing the Ember (Online)Chronic Illness Support Group | Third Tuesdays
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Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
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Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
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nov
18BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
18Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
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Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
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Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
19Drumming Circle3rd Thursdays of the Month
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Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability
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Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability to stay up til 8 pm. Bring a hand drum if you have one, but we also have extra drums and other instruments to share. Dancers are always welcome!
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
20Transgender Day of Remembrance ServiceHosted by the Queer Social Justice Group
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Help us honor our trans & GNC (gender non-conforming) siblings who have died in the past year, on this Trans Day of Remembrance (Thursday, November
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Help us honor our trans & GNC (gender non-conforming) siblings who have died in the past year, on this Trans Day of Remembrance (Thursday, November 20). We will read the names of those who are no longer with us (most of whom were victims of transphobic violence) and provide a space for grief, reflection, community building, and hope.
Please feel free to come to this service without signing up! This sign up is to help us ensure that we have enough snacks and drinks for everyone. We’ll also send out a reminder email a few days before the service, to those who signed up.
This service will contain language about violence and death. If you are sensitive to this topic, please take care & feel free to quietly come and go from the chapel as needed. The service will not be recorded.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
21Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
22CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
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¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
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¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
22Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
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Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
nov
23Queer Social Justice GroupFourth Mondays | Allies Welcome
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Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group! We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at
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Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group!
We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at Common Flame committed to raising awareness of issues that affect the queer community and fostering communication between queer people and our allies. We will be turning that awareness and education into action, including but not limited to, helping our unhoused find refuge and helping our queer youth find safety and community.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
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Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “This Morning, This Evening, So Soon” by James Baldwin. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Organizer
nov
25BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
26Thanksgiving Community PotluckAll Are Welcome!
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Thanksgiving Community Potluck! Hosts will bring the turkey, and everyone else is invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring a serving
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Thanksgiving Community Potluck! Hosts will bring the turkey, and everyone else is invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring a serving spoon if you can and label any common allergens. All are welcome to share in good food and community.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
28Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
29Deck the Halls PartyDecorators Wanted!
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Do you love the Holidays? Do you love to decorate? Help make Common Flame a place filled with a festive spirit! We will make ornaments,
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Do you love the Holidays? Do you love to decorate? Help make Common Flame a place filled with a festive spirit! We will make ornaments, deck the FE halls with wreaths, and decorate the Christmas Trees in the Sanctuary.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
nov
29Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
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Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
December
dec
2BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
2Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
3Muffins with the Ministry TeamGolden Circle | 1st Thursdays | For our 70+ community
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JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing the
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JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing the monthly theme, and breaking into small groups for deeper conversations. Bring muffins to share! Contact: Emily Bonadore
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Location
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
3UUSC Support for the VulnerableEvery other Thursday | ONLINE
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Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in
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Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in person; please contact organizers for the online meeting link and for in-person meeting information: Gretchen May and June LeCrone
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dec
4Holiday Market 202630 Years and Counting!
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Get ready for two days of holiday magic at Common Flame’s 30th annual Holiday Market! Discover unique handmade gifts, artwork, jewelry, home goods, and more, all created by
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Get ready for two days of holiday magic at Common Flame’s 30th annual Holiday Market! Discover unique handmade gifts, artwork, jewelry, home goods, and more, all created by local artisans. Stroll through the booths, listen to live music, grab a bite in the Holiday Café, and soak in the festive spirit.
Click the Learn More link below to sign up to be a volunteer!
Pay vendors directly! No more finance table—simply purchase your items right at each booth. Most vendors accept cards, cash, or mobile payments. Bring cash just in case so you don’t miss out on that item you really wanted!
Stop by the Holiday Café in the Chapel for fresh baked goods, warm drinks, and simple lunch options while enjoying holiday tunes in a cozy, twinkling setting.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
4First Friday Open MicShare your talent! Kid performances welcome!
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First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
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First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
FFOM is the perfect way for both veteran AND budding performers of all ages to get in front of an audience. Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, comics, poets, and storytellers of all skill levels are welcome. Kid performances are encouraged. Whether you want to take the stage – or just be a happy audience member – we need you!
Performers must arrive by 6:50 pm – that’s when we’ll have a drawing to determine who performs when. Slots are limited to two songs or other performances of no more than seven minutes.
During the show, wine, beer and soda are available for a modest donation, and there’s always chocolate!
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
5Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
5Holiday Market 202630 Years and Counting!
Event Details
Get ready for two days of holiday magic at Common Flame’s 30th annual Holiday Market! Discover unique handmade gifts, artwork, jewelry, home goods, and more, all created by
Event Details
Get ready for two days of holiday magic at Common Flame’s 30th annual Holiday Market! Discover unique handmade gifts, artwork, jewelry, home goods, and more, all created by local artisans. Stroll through the booths, listen to live music, grab a bite in the Holiday Café, and soak in the festive spirit.
Click the Learn More link below to sign up to be a volunteer!
Pay vendors directly! No more finance table—simply purchase your items right at each booth. Most vendors accept cards, cash, or mobile payments. Bring cash just in case so you don’t miss out on that item you really wanted!
Stop by the Holiday Café in the Chapel for fresh baked goods, warm drinks, and simple lunch options while enjoying holiday tunes in a cozy, twinkling setting.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
5Creative Writers Circle1st Saturdays of the Month
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Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly,
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Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly, supportive group of folks eager to learn from, and laugh with, each other in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Not quite ready to share your work? Come anyway, we can’t wait to get to know you! Contact: Sharon Groten
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
6Science & SpiritNo specific scientific or technical background is required.
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Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
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Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
6New Here ClassDiscover the Welcoming Spirit of Common Flame!
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Discover the welcoming spirit of Common Flame! This class helps you understand the heart and soul of our community. You’ll learn about the values that
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Discover the welcoming spirit of Common Flame! This class helps you understand the heart and soul of our community. You’ll learn about the values that guide us and how you can get involved. We provide food, so you can focus on getting to know us and what we’re all about. Whether you’re just curious about our church or looking to take the next step in your spiritual journey, New Here is the perfect place to start.
Come as you are and experience the love and belonging at Common Flame. Attending New Here is required to become a member. There will not be childcare offered during this class; please plan accordingly.
We look forward to getting to know you! Contact: Emily Bonadore
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
6Golden SatsangFirst Sundays
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The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read theÂ
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The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read the Golden Satsang Description, and if interested, join us. Contact: Margie
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
6Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
dec
7Women's Group1st Monday of Every Month
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Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community,
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Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community, support one another, and embrace the values of Unitarian Universalism. This inclusive space welcomes individuals to socialize, share experiences, and pursue personal growth while celebrating our diverse identities and perspectives. Bring a snack to share as we nourish both our bodies and our spirits. We look forward to connecting with you! Contact: Lyn Snow
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
8Holiday Grief & Remembrance ServiceIn Person & Online
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Gather with your ministry team for our annual healing service. Silence, music and spoken word, offering space for those whose season is complicated by loss.
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Gather with your ministry team for our annual healing service. Silence, music and spoken word, offering space for those whose season is complicated by loss.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
9BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
10Being an Elder2nd Thursdays
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Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will meet in the chapel once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 10 am – 12 pm. We will create a supportive environment in which to help each other deal with the very real challenges of life as we age. And to seek to grow into Elders. Contact Barry Bloom (83) or Betty Lynn Ferguson (82) with any questions.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
11Caregiver Support GroupSecond Fridays | ONLINE
Event Details
“There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers
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“There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers”
— Former first lady Rosalynn Carter
Common Flame is offering a deeply nurturing Caregiver Support Group. Join us to connect in a loving and safe community. Exchange resources, personal experiences, reduce feelings of isolation all in a confidential setting. Common Flame believes in walking alongside those facing life’s challenges.
We meet on Zoom the second Friday of each month at 1:00 pm.
Please contact Katie Wheeler at uukwheeler@gmail.com or 720-324-6174 to receive the meeting link (or with any questions).
Time
dec
11Community Game Night & PotluckSecond Fridays
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it!
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it! Bring your favorite board games! Share your favorite card game! Bring a dish to share! We hope to see you there!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
12Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
12Nurturing the EmberChronic Illness Support Group | Second Saturdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
13CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
13Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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14Tai Chi Contemplatives2nd Mondays
Event Details
We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination,
Event Details
We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination, breathing, overall strength, reactivity, and integration. Newcomers will find it easy to follow.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
14Queer Connections2nd Monday of Every Month
Event Details
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup
Event Details
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We will talk briefly about how the community moves forward and what activities sound appealing to all. Contact: Jellico Harkins
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
14Great Books Discussion2nd & 4th Mondays | This week's selection is TBD
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is TBD. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Organizer
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15Mom's GroupThird Tuesdays of the Month
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Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration
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Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and social time. Contact: Tara McKinster
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
15Nurturing the Ember (Online)Chronic Illness Support Group | Third Tuesdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
dec
16BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
16Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
17Drumming Circle3rd Thursdays of the Month
Event Details
Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability
Event Details
Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability to stay up til 8 pm. Bring a hand drum if you have one, but we also have extra drums and other instruments to share. Dancers are always welcome!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
19Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
20Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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20Braver ConversationsThird Sundays | Ages 14+
Event Details
Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across
Event Details
Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across differences.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
21UUSC Guatemala Partners Meeting3rd Mondays | Online
Event Details
UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished
Event Details
UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished by the Civil war. Our fundraising helps keep dozens of youth in school by providing for school fees, uniforms, transportation and a full time tutor.
Time
dec
21Mental Health Caregivers Support GroupThird Mondays
Event Details
This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to
Event Details
This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to gain insight from the experiences of others facing similar challenges. Facilitator Jan Dunn is a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)-certified group facilitator. She is also personally well-versed in this area, having dealt for many years with close family members with suffer from mental illness.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
23BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
24Common Flame Christmas Eve ServiceFamily Service at 3 pm | Evening Services at 6 & 8 pm
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Gather with our Common Flame community to celebrate and honor the Christmas story.
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Gather with our Common Flame community to celebrate and honor the Christmas story.
Time
dec
24Common Flame Christmas Eve ServiceFamily Service at 3 pm | Evening Services at 6 & 8 pm
Event Details
Gather with our Common Flame community to celebrate and honor the Christmas story.
Event Details
Gather with our Common Flame community to celebrate and honor the Christmas story.
Time
dec
24Common Flame Christmas Eve ServiceFamily Service at 3 pm | Evening Services at 6 & 8 pm
Event Details
Gather with our Common Flame community to celebrate and honor the Christmas story.
Event Details
Gather with our Common Flame community to celebrate and honor the Christmas story.
Time
dec
26Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
27CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
27Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
dec
28Queer Social Justice GroupFourth Mondays | Allies Welcome
Event Details
Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group! We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at
Event Details
Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group!
We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at Common Flame committed to raising awareness of issues that affect the queer community and fostering communication between queer people and our allies. We will be turning that awareness and education into action, including but not limited to, helping our unhoused find refuge and helping our queer youth find safety and community.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
30BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
dec
31UUSC Support for the VulnerableEvery other Thursday | ONLINE
Event Details
Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in
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Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in person; please contact organizers for the online meeting link and for in-person meeting information: Gretchen May and June LeCrone
Time
January
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1First Friday Open MicShare your talent! Kid performances welcome!
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First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
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First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
FFOM is the perfect way for both veteran AND budding performers of all ages to get in front of an audience. Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, comics, poets, and storytellers of all skill levels are welcome. Kid performances are encouraged. Whether you want to take the stage – or just be a happy audience member – we need you!
Performers must arrive by 6:50 pm – that’s when we’ll have a drawing to determine who performs when. Slots are limited to two songs or other performances of no more than seven minutes.
During the show, wine, beer and soda are available for a modest donation, and there’s always chocolate!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
2Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
2Creative Writers Circle1st Saturdays of the Month
Event Details
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly,
Event Details
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly, supportive group of folks eager to learn from, and laugh with, each other in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Not quite ready to share your work? Come anyway, we can’t wait to get to know you! Contact: Sharon Groten
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
3Golden SatsangFirst Sundays
Event Details
The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read theÂ
Event Details
The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read the Golden Satsang Description, and if interested, join us. Contact: Margie
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
3Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
jan
4Women's Group1st Monday of Every Month
Event Details
Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community,
Event Details
Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community, support one another, and embrace the values of Unitarian Universalism. This inclusive space welcomes individuals to socialize, share experiences, and pursue personal growth while celebrating our diverse identities and perspectives. Bring a snack to share as we nourish both our bodies and our spirits. We look forward to connecting with you! Contact: Lyn Snow
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
6BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
6Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
8Community Game Night & PotluckSecond Fridays
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it!
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it! Bring your favorite board games! Share your favorite card game! Bring a dish to share! We hope to see you there!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
9Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
9Nurturing the EmberChronic Illness Support Group | Second Saturdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
10Science & SpiritNo specific scientific or technical background is required.
Event Details
Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
Event Details
Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
10CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
10Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
jan
11Tai Chi Contemplatives2nd Mondays
Event Details
We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination,
Event Details
We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination, breathing, overall strength, reactivity, and integration. Newcomers will find it easy to follow.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
11Queer Connections2nd Monday of Every Month
Event Details
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup
Event Details
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We will talk briefly about how the community moves forward and what activities sound appealing to all. Contact: Jellico Harkins
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “The Long Take” by Robin Robertson. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Organizer
jan
13BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
14Being an Elder2nd Thursdays
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will meet in the chapel once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 10 am – 12 pm. We will create a supportive environment in which to help each other deal with the very real challenges of life as we age. And to seek to grow into Elders. Contact Barry Bloom (83) or Betty Lynn Ferguson (82) with any questions.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
16Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
17Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
jan
17Braver ConversationsThird Sundays | Ages 14+
Event Details
Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across
Event Details
Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across differences.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
18UUSC Guatemala Partners Meeting3rd Mondays | Online
Event Details
UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished
Event Details
UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished by the Civil war. Our fundraising helps keep dozens of youth in school by providing for school fees, uniforms, transportation and a full time tutor.
Time
jan
18Mental Health Caregivers Support GroupThird Mondays
Event Details
This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to
Event Details
This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to gain insight from the experiences of others facing similar challenges. Facilitator Jan Dunn is a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)-certified group facilitator. She is also personally well-versed in this area, having dealt for many years with close family members with suffer from mental illness.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
19Mom's GroupThird Tuesdays of the Month
Event Details
Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration
Event Details
Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and social time. Contact: Tara McKinster
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
19Nurturing the Ember (Online)Chronic Illness Support Group | Third Tuesdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
jan
20BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
20Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
21Drumming Circle3rd Thursdays of the Month
Event Details
Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability
Event Details
Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability to stay up til 8 pm. Bring a hand drum if you have one, but we also have extra drums and other instruments to share. Dancers are always welcome!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
23Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
24CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
24Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
jan
25Queer Social Justice GroupFourth Mondays | Allies Welcome
Event Details
Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group! We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at
Event Details
Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group!
We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at Common Flame committed to raising awareness of issues that affect the queer community and fostering communication between queer people and our allies. We will be turning that awareness and education into action, including but not limited to, helping our unhoused find refuge and helping our queer youth find safety and community.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is poetry by Emily Dickinson and e. e. Cummings. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
Handouts available for $20
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Organizer
jan
27BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
28UUSC Support for the VulnerableEvery other Thursday | ONLINE
Event Details
Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in
Event Details
Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in person; please contact organizers for the online meeting link and for in-person meeting information: Gretchen May and June LeCrone
Time
jan
30Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
jan
31Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
February
feb
1Women's Group1st Monday of Every Month
Event Details
Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community,
Event Details
Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community, support one another, and embrace the values of Unitarian Universalism. This inclusive space welcomes individuals to socialize, share experiences, and pursue personal growth while celebrating our diverse identities and perspectives. Bring a snack to share as we nourish both our bodies and our spirits. We look forward to connecting with you! Contact: Lyn Snow
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
3BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
3Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
4Muffins with the Ministry TeamGolden Circle | 1st Thursdays | For our 70+ community
Event Details
JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing the
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JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing the monthly theme, and breaking into small groups for deeper conversations. Bring muffins to share! Contact: Emily Bonadore
Time
Location
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
5First Friday Open MicShare your talent! Kid performances welcome!
Event Details
First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
Event Details
First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
FFOM is the perfect way for both veteran AND budding performers of all ages to get in front of an audience. Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, comics, poets, and storytellers of all skill levels are welcome. Kid performances are encouraged. Whether you want to take the stage – or just be a happy audience member – we need you!
Performers must arrive by 6:50 pm – that’s when we’ll have a drawing to determine who performs when. Slots are limited to two songs or other performances of no more than seven minutes.
During the show, wine, beer and soda are available for a modest donation, and there’s always chocolate!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
6Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
6Creative Writers Circle1st Saturdays of the Month
Event Details
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly,
Event Details
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly, supportive group of folks eager to learn from, and laugh with, each other in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Not quite ready to share your work? Come anyway, we can’t wait to get to know you! Contact: Sharon Groten
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
7Science & SpiritNo specific scientific or technical background is required.
Event Details
Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
Event Details
Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
7Golden SatsangFirst Sundays
Event Details
The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read theÂ
Event Details
The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read the Golden Satsang Description, and if interested, join us. Contact: Margie
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
7Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
feb
8Tai Chi Contemplatives2nd Mondays
Event Details
We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination,
Event Details
We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination, breathing, overall strength, reactivity, and integration. Newcomers will find it easy to follow.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
8Queer Connections2nd Monday of Every Month
Event Details
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup
Event Details
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We will talk briefly about how the community moves forward and what activities sound appealing to all. Contact: Jellico Harkins
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
8Great Books Discussion2nd & 4th Mondays | This week's selection is "Pnin" by Vladimir Nabokov
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “Pnin” by Vladimir Nabokov. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Organizer
feb
10BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
10Parents GroupDinner | Childcare | Fellow Parents!
Event Details
Take the night off from cooking! Bring the whole family and eat together, then enjoy some parent-only time getting re-connected with familiar church friends and
Event Details
Take the night off from cooking! Bring the whole family and eat together, then enjoy some parent-only time getting re-connected with familiar church friends and getting to know new ones! Childcare is provided. Suggested donation for food is $20/family $5/individual.
Time
Location
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
11Being an Elder2nd Thursdays
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will meet in the chapel once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 10 am – 12 pm. We will create a supportive environment in which to help each other deal with the very real challenges of life as we age. And to seek to grow into Elders. Contact Barry Bloom (83) or Betty Lynn Ferguson (82) with any questions.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
12Community Game Night & PotluckSecond Fridays
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it!
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it! Bring your favorite board games! Share your favorite card game! Bring a dish to share! We hope to see you there!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
13Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
13Nurturing the EmberChronic Illness Support Group | Second Saturdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
14CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
14Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
feb
15UUSC Guatemala Partners Meeting3rd Mondays | Online
Event Details
UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished
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UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished by the Civil war. Our fundraising helps keep dozens of youth in school by providing for school fees, uniforms, transportation and a full time tutor.
Time
feb
15Mental Health Caregivers Support GroupThird Mondays
Event Details
This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to
Event Details
This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to gain insight from the experiences of others facing similar challenges. Facilitator Jan Dunn is a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)-certified group facilitator. She is also personally well-versed in this area, having dealt for many years with close family members with suffer from mental illness.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
16Mom's GroupThird Tuesdays of the Month
Event Details
Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration
Event Details
Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and social time. Contact: Tara McKinster
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
16Nurturing the Ember (Online)Chronic Illness Support Group | Third Tuesdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
feb
17BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
17Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
18Drumming Circle3rd Thursdays of the Month
Event Details
Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability
Event Details
Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability to stay up til 8 pm. Bring a hand drum if you have one, but we also have extra drums and other instruments to share. Dancers are always welcome!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
20Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
21Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
feb
21Braver ConversationsThird Sundays | Ages 14+
Event Details
Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across
Event Details
Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across differences.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
22Queer Social Justice GroupFourth Mondays | Allies Welcome
Event Details
Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group! We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at
Event Details
Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group!
We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at Common Flame committed to raising awareness of issues that affect the queer community and fostering communication between queer people and our allies. We will be turning that awareness and education into action, including but not limited to, helping our unhoused find refuge and helping our queer youth find safety and community.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
22Great Books Discussion2nd & 4th Mondays | This week's selection is "The Manual" by Epictetus
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “The Manual” by Epictetus. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
Handouts available for $20
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Organizer
feb
24BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
25UUSC Support for the VulnerableEvery other Thursday | ONLINE
Event Details
Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in
Event Details
Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in person; please contact organizers for the online meeting link and for in-person meeting information: Gretchen May and June LeCrone
Time
feb
27Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
28CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
feb
28Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
March
mar
1Women's Group1st Monday of Every Month
Event Details
Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community,
Event Details
Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community, support one another, and embrace the values of Unitarian Universalism. This inclusive space welcomes individuals to socialize, share experiences, and pursue personal growth while celebrating our diverse identities and perspectives. Bring a snack to share as we nourish both our bodies and our spirits. We look forward to connecting with you! Contact: Lyn Snow
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
3BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
3Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
5First Friday Open MicShare your talent! Kid performances welcome!
Event Details
First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
Event Details
First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
FFOM is the perfect way for both veteran AND budding performers of all ages to get in front of an audience. Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, comics, poets, and storytellers of all skill levels are welcome. Kid performances are encouraged. Whether you want to take the stage – or just be a happy audience member – we need you!
Performers must arrive by 6:50 pm – that’s when we’ll have a drawing to determine who performs when. Slots are limited to two songs or other performances of no more than seven minutes.
During the show, wine, beer and soda are available for a modest donation, and there’s always chocolate!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
6Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
6Creative Writers Circle1st Saturdays of the Month
Event Details
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly,
Event Details
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly, supportive group of folks eager to learn from, and laugh with, each other in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Not quite ready to share your work? Come anyway, we can’t wait to get to know you! Contact: Sharon Groten
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
7Science & SpiritNo specific scientific or technical background is required.
Event Details
Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
Event Details
Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
7Golden SatsangFirst Sundays
Event Details
The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read theÂ
Event Details
The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read the Golden Satsang Description, and if interested, join us. Contact: Margie
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
7Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
mar
8Tai Chi Contemplatives2nd Mondays
Event Details
We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination,
Event Details
We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination, breathing, overall strength, reactivity, and integration. Newcomers will find it easy to follow.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
8Queer Connections2nd Monday of Every Month
Event Details
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup
Event Details
Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We will talk briefly about how the community moves forward and what activities sound appealing to all. Contact: Jellico Harkins
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathon Swift. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Organizer
mar
10BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
10Parents GroupDinner | Childcare | Fellow Parents!
Event Details
Take the night off from cooking! Bring the whole family and eat together, then enjoy some parent-only time getting re-connected with familiar church friends and
Event Details
Take the night off from cooking! Bring the whole family and eat together, then enjoy some parent-only time getting re-connected with familiar church friends and getting to know new ones! Childcare is provided. Suggested donation for food is $20/family $5/individual.
Time
Location
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
11Being an Elder2nd Thursdays
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will meet in the chapel once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 10 am – 12 pm. We will create a supportive environment in which to help each other deal with the very real challenges of life as we age. And to seek to grow into Elders. Contact Barry Bloom (83) or Betty Lynn Ferguson (82) with any questions.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
12Community Game Night & PotluckSecond Fridays
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it!
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it! Bring your favorite board games! Share your favorite card game! Bring a dish to share! We hope to see you there!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
13Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
13Nurturing the EmberChronic Illness Support Group | Second Saturdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
14CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
14Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
mar
15UUSC Guatemala Partners Meeting3rd Mondays | Online
Event Details
UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished
Event Details
UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished by the Civil war. Our fundraising helps keep dozens of youth in school by providing for school fees, uniforms, transportation and a full time tutor.
Time
mar
15Mental Health Caregivers Support GroupThird Mondays
Event Details
This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to
Event Details
This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to gain insight from the experiences of others facing similar challenges. Facilitator Jan Dunn is a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)-certified group facilitator. She is also personally well-versed in this area, having dealt for many years with close family members with suffer from mental illness.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
16Mom's GroupThird Tuesdays of the Month
Event Details
Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration
Event Details
Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and social time. Contact: Tara McKinster
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
16Nurturing the Ember (Online)Chronic Illness Support Group | Third Tuesdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
mar
17BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
17Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
18Drumming Circle3rd Thursdays of the Month
Event Details
Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability
Event Details
Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability to stay up til 8 pm. Bring a hand drum if you have one, but we also have extra drums and other instruments to share. Dancers are always welcome!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
20Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
21Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
mar
21Braver ConversationsThird Sundays | Ages 14+
Event Details
Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across
Event Details
Deepen your spiritual practice and peacemaking: through practicing Nonviolent Communication together, we will nurture heart-to-heart connection, speaking your truth with compassion, and fostering belonging across differences.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
22Queer Social Justice GroupFourth Mondays | Allies Welcome
Event Details
Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group! We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at
Event Details
Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group!
We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at Common Flame committed to raising awareness of issues that affect the queer community and fostering communication between queer people and our allies. We will be turning that awareness and education into action, including but not limited to, helping our unhoused find refuge and helping our queer youth find safety and community.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
Event Details
Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selections are “Friendship” and “Solitude” by Michel de Montaigne. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
Handouts available for $20
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
Organizer
mar
24BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
25UUSC Support for the VulnerableEvery other Thursday | ONLINE
Event Details
Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in
Event Details
Would you like to be involved with Common Flame’s Immigrant support work? Join us every other Thursday for meetings. We alternate meeting online & in person; please contact organizers for the online meeting link and for in-person meeting information: Gretchen May and June LeCrone
Time
mar
27Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
28CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
mar
28Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
mar
31BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
April
apr
1Muffins with the Ministry TeamGolden Circle | 1st Thursdays | For our 70+ community
Event Details
JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing the
Event Details
JUC members 70 or better are invited by the ministry team for connection, and conversation. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing the monthly theme, and breaking into small groups for deeper conversations. Bring muffins to share! Contact: Emily Bonadore
Time
Location
Jefferson Unitarian Church
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
2First Friday Open MicShare your talent! Kid performances welcome!
Event Details
First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
Event Details
First Friday Open Mic! We’ll have a pizza and salad dinner starting at 6 pm ($5/person; $20/family suggested donation) followed by an evening of entertainment.
FFOM is the perfect way for both veteran AND budding performers of all ages to get in front of an audience. Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, comics, poets, and storytellers of all skill levels are welcome. Kid performances are encouraged. Whether you want to take the stage – or just be a happy audience member – we need you!
Performers must arrive by 6:50 pm – that’s when we’ll have a drawing to determine who performs when. Slots are limited to two songs or other performances of no more than seven minutes.
During the show, wine, beer and soda are available for a modest donation, and there’s always chocolate!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
3Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
3Creative Writers Circle1st Saturdays of the Month
Event Details
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly,
Event Details
Whether you’re beginning your writing journey or have written for years, the Creative Writers Circle is for you! Everyone is welcome to join our friendly, supportive group of folks eager to learn from, and laugh with, each other in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Not quite ready to share your work? Come anyway, we can’t wait to get to know you! Contact: Sharon Groten
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
4Science & SpiritNo specific scientific or technical background is required.
Event Details
Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
Event Details
Encourage your curiosity with presentations and lively discussion on a wide variety of scientific topics. No specific scientific or technical background is required.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
4Golden SatsangFirst Sundays
Event Details
The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read theÂ
Event Details
The Golden Satsang group is a vibrant, nurturing and sustainable forum for meditators to support each others’ spiritual practice. We meet in the M3/4 Room at the Mills building. Please read the Golden Satsang Description, and if interested, join us. Contact: Margie
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
4Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
apr
5Women's Group1st Monday of Every Month
Event Details
Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community,
Event Details
Be a part of the Women’s Group at Common Flame, where people of all ages who identify as women can come together to foster community, support one another, and embrace the values of Unitarian Universalism. This inclusive space welcomes individuals to socialize, share experiences, and pursue personal growth while celebrating our diverse identities and perspectives. Bring a snack to share as we nourish both our bodies and our spirits. We look forward to connecting with you! Contact: Lyn Snow
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
7BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
7Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
Event Details
Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
8Being an Elder2nd Thursdays
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will
Event Details
Being an Elder is a support group for members and friends of Common Flame who are in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, or beyond. It will meet in the chapel once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 10 am – 12 pm. We will create a supportive environment in which to help each other deal with the very real challenges of life as we age. And to seek to grow into Elders. Contact Barry Bloom (83) or Betty Lynn Ferguson (82) with any questions.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
apr
9Community Game Night & PotluckSecond Fridays
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it!
Event Details
All are welcome to the Community Game Night and Potluck! It’s a chance for you to connect and have a little fun while you’re doing it! Bring your favorite board games! Share your favorite card game! Bring a dish to share! We hope to see you there!
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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10Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
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The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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10Nurturing the EmberChronic Illness Support Group | Second Saturdays
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Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
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Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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11CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
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¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
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¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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11Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
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12Tai Chi Contemplatives2nd Mondays
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We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination,
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We practice a form of Thai Chi called Thai Chi Chih that is very easy to follow. Beginners welcome. Tai Chi is an internal form of martial arts and improves balance, coordination, breathing, overall strength, reactivity, and integration. Newcomers will find it easy to follow.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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12Queer Connections2nd Monday of Every Month
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Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup
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Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? Come connect with the Common Flame Queer Adult community and bring snacks to share. This will be an informal social meetup to make connections as queer folks. We will talk briefly about how the community moves forward and what activities sound appealing to all. Contact: Jellico Harkins
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
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Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “The Man Who Shot the Deer” by Frank Waters. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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14BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
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Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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15Drumming Circle3rd Thursdays of the Month
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Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability
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Join fellow Common Flame folks for an afternoon of ecstatic drumming, and possibly dancing. No drumming experience required, no age or physical limits, beyond the ability to stay up til 8 pm. Bring a hand drum if you have one, but we also have extra drums and other instruments to share. Dancers are always welcome!
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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17Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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18Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
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19UUSC Guatemala Partners Meeting3rd Mondays | Online
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UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished
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UUSC (Unitarian Universalists Service Committee) Task Force Guatemala Partners works with ADIVIMA, our partners in Guatemala, to support a scholarship program for Guatemalan children impoverished by the Civil war. Our fundraising helps keep dozens of youth in school by providing for school fees, uniforms, transportation and a full time tutor.
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19Mental Health Caregivers Support GroupThird Mondays
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This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to
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This is a peer-led group for adult family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with mental illness. It will be a safe place to gain insight from the experiences of others facing similar challenges. Facilitator Jan Dunn is a NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)-certified group facilitator. She is also personally well-versed in this area, having dealt for many years with close family members with suffer from mental illness.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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20Mom's GroupThird Tuesdays of the Month
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Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration
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Join us during our monthly casual meeting for an opportunity to connect and deepen relationships with fellow moms. There will be a mix of faith-exploration activities and social time. Contact: Tara McKinster
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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20Nurturing the Ember (Online)Chronic Illness Support Group | Third Tuesdays
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Event Details
Are you navigating the daily challenges of chronic or critical illness? This group provides a welcoming space for sharing, encouragement & community.
Time
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21BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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21Vespers: Mid-Week Worship1st & 3rd Wednesdays
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Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to
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Do you long for a mid-week opportunity to nourish your spirit and tend to your inner world? Do you wish we had more opportunities to sing together or chant or be in silence? Is there a part in you that would love a ritual in which you could place a stone or light a candle for all the burdens and blessings of your heart?
This is a time to be together that centers music, silence, poetry, and ritual on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Chapel. You’re welcome & encouraged to come an hour early for our weekly BondFire dinner, where we’ll share a meal together.
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Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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24Mindfulness MeditationSaturdays | In-Person
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Saturday morning to meditate together in-person. 15 minutes of instruction/discussion, followed by 30 minutes silent meditation in M3/4. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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25CharlaSpanish Language Group | 2nd & 4th Sundays
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our
Event Details
¡Hola! Join Our Spanish Language & Culture Group!
Looking to brush up on your skills or start from scratch? Everyone is welcome to join our community-focused Spanish group! Whether you are a beginner or a fluent speaker, come enjoy conversational practice while exploring the rich traditions and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. No matter your level, there is a seat for you at the table. Come for the language, stay for the friendship!
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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25Mindfulness MeditationSunday Evenings | Online
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact
Event Details
The Mindfulness Meditation group is meeting every Sunday to meditate together and discuss a mindfulness-related theme. For questions or more information, contact Tina Voelker.
Time
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
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26Queer Social Justice GroupFourth Mondays | Allies Welcome
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Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group! We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at
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Welcome to the Queer Social Justice Group!
We are a group of queer people and queer allies here at Common Flame committed to raising awareness of issues that affect the queer community and fostering communication between queer people and our allies. We will be turning that awareness and education into action, including but not limited to, helping our unhoused find refuge and helping our queer youth find safety and community.
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and
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Great Books is based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization, discussing them with other people, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own. This week’s selection is “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen. Contact: Carol and Clint Flynn
Handouts available for $20
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Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401
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28BondFireEvery Wednesday | Community Meals & Spiritual Growth
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after
Event Details
Take part in co-creating our Common Flame community through shared meals and spiritual growth. We’ll eat together every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Stick around after dinner for faith exploration opportunities for all!
Help shape our BondFire nights! If you have an idea for a program, activity, discussion, or gathering you’d like to offer on a Wednesday night, tell us about it here.
Time
Location
Common Flame
14350 W. 32nd Avenue Golden, Colorado 80401