We are honored to have outstanding programs that our wider Pagosa community offers at the Pagosa Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship. This Sunday, March 2 beginning at 10:30am, is no exception. We will welcome Herb Grover, a resident of Pagosa Springs, who can highlight the beauty and share his expertise on climate change and its effects to Planet Earth. As Unitarian Universalists, we honor the interdependent web of all existence and honor our place in it.
March 2
Meditation Practice 9:00am, A short practice lasting about 45 minutes.
Sunday Service 10:30am
Threats to Biodiversity – Making It Personal
Presenter- Herb Grover
Conservation biologists have been sounding the alarm for many years that, as a result of the global impact of the human endeavor, the biosphere is undergoing a sixth mass extinction event. The number of disappearing species, coupled with the decline in numbers of virtually all forms of wildlife, paint a picture that for some is overwhelming.
In this week’s talk, Herb Grover, a retired university professor of ecology and environmental science, will bring the topic of threats to biodiversity home by reviewing the results of a bird monitoring project he helps coordinate through our local Weminuche Audubon Society, and through his personal efforts to observe, photograph, and share with others the beauty of our surroundings.
His talk will also draw attention to the Unitarian Universalist seventh principle concerning the interconnectedness and interdependence of all living things through a discussion of whether there is a universal appreciation of beauty in nature, and if so, how this might promote more inclusive environmental stewardship.
March 9
Meditation Practice & Dharma Talk – 9-10:15am
Going Deeper Sharing Circle – 10:30am
We come together in this small-group setting to share with one another and practice deep listening. We explore themes of recent topics and leave space for reflection and for whatever else is on our hearts. Come make friends in this lightly-facilitated group. Light refreshments are offered.
March 16
Meditation Practice – 9:00am, A short practice lasting about 45 minutes.
Sunday Service – 10:30am
Spring Renewal
Michael Demchak & De Anna Hoyle
As the seasonal wheel turns toward the Spring Equinox, our focus shifts from the internal to the external as light and darkness come into balance. Michael Demchak will hold space for story and song as we enter this time of Spring renewal.
March 23
Meditation Practice & Dharma Talk – 9:00-10:15am
Action Sunday! – 10:30am
Pagosa Community Initiative (PCI) – Director Rebecca Tenpenny, will share about the work of PCI, a local non-profit. Join us as we journey on a path to build community to put our values into action.
March 30 – No programming on this 5th Sunday.
Pagosa UU continues a focus on being a UU Welcoming Congregation. We are committed to confronting the biases towards marginalized individuals and groups. In that spirit, we invite all people, regardless of their sexual or gender expression, who or how they love, all are welcome here. As a spiritual community we strive to Do Good, Grow in Spirit, and Make Friends.
Join us in-person at our Sunday services 10:30am. Find us in Unit B-15 of the Greenbriar Plaza 301 N. Pagosa Blvd. on the north side facing the Pagosa Peak. Visit our website, www.pagosauu.org, to find our current newsletter with a link to join us on Zoom the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.