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"Returning to Ourselves: Recovering Spirit After Stress and Trauma" by Sean Jeung
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When stress or trauma knocks us off-center, it can feel like our inner life goes quiet—or goes into overdrive. In this reflection, you explore what “recovery of spirit” can look like after we’ve been overwhelmed: how we begin to reweave a sense of steadiness, meaning, and wholeness. Rather than rushing toward a tidy resolution, the focus is on compassionate realism—honoring what happened, noticing what we carry, and making space for the small steps that support healing. Listeners can expect a gentle, grounded exploration of how we return to ourselves, and how community and care can be part of that return.
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When: Sunday, February 22nd at 10 AM
Where: Third Street Center, Calaway Room
Music: Micha Schoepe & Paul Dankers
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All are welcome—especially you (and your friends, and their kids!).
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Quick links for Sunday, February 22nd
YouTube
Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 0525 8305
Passcode: chalice
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Coming Up!
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The Soul Matters for the month of February is Embodying Resilience
- March 1 - Wool and Wolf by Aaron Brown with music by Micha & Paul. Zoom & Live Stream available
- March 8 - Woof and Warp by Aaron Brown with music by Micha & Paul. Zoom & Live Stream available
- March 15 - Less: In Praise of Slowing Down by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow with Music by Micha & Paul. Zoom & Live Stream available
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TRUU Titbits
- Notes, Announcements & Nibbles -
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A quick highlight from what’s ahead: our TRUU Potluck & Congregational Dinner is on Saturday, 2/21 at 5:30 PM in the Calaway Room at the Third Street Center. We’d love to gather with you for good food, good company, and a brief community update on the pledge campaign and staffing plans—followed by plenty of time for conversation and connection. Bring a dish if you’re able (and if not, please come anyway).
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Micha and I are selling our home and moving into our camper—trading a rooted life for a roaming one. I wrote a bit about the “why” behind that choice here (comments welcome): https://pauldankers.com/a-life-that-can-breathe/
If you’d like to follow along as we hit the road, you can subscribe on that page.
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There’s a lot happening in our community right now, so be sure to browse the calendar of events below for more details and additional offerings.
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TRUUly Connected
- Join us for these special events -
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Join us for an evening of good food and good company! Bring a dish to share if you’re able (and if not, please come anyway)—this is about being together.
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Alongside the potluck, we’ll offer a brief community update on the pledge campaign and what’s taking shape around staffing plans, then leave plenty of space for conversation, connection, and warmth.
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You’re warmly invited to an evening of nourishment and connection with our community. Bring a plant-based, whole-food dish to share (enough for 6–8, if you can), and come as you are—whether you’re a longtime plant-based eater, simply curious, or just looking for good company and a meaningful night out.
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After we eat, we’ll settle in for an inspirational film and some optional, gentle conversation. No pressure to speak—just a chance to be together, reflect, and leave feeling a little more grounded.
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All are welcome. Bring a friend, and if you’re not able to bring food, please come anyway.
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Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow is offering an hour-long Gathering on Thursday Evenings at 6pm MDT to support one another in these difficult times. Free/by donation.
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TRUUly Transformative - Thanks for being engaged
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Volunteers Needed For Upcoming Sunday Services
Our Sunday gatherings only come to life when we all pitch in. We still need Set-Up Hosts, Greeters, Coffee/Tea Hosts, and Live Stream Operators for the coming weeks. Please hop over to our sign-up to see where you can help. Your participation truly makes Sundays special — thank you!
truu.org/volunteer
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Please send your TRUU Pledges to:
TRUU Treasure c/o "My Pledge"
520 S. 3rd Street Suite 23
Carbondale, CO 81623
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Got ideas, feedback, or just want to connect? Paul, our Community Steward, is here for it. Schedule a chat—in person or on Zoom—using the link below, or email him directly at paul@truu.org. -- https://calendly.com/pauldankers
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Need a listening ear, a helping hand, or support during a tough time? The TRUU Caring Committee is here for you. Reach out to Greg at 970-379-5718 or Larry at 310-993-8990. You can also email Greg at gfmd41@gmail.com (checked daily).
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Greg is a retired M.D. and happy to offer guidance on health-related questions as well.
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Content for Weekly Newsletter and Announcements
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Do you have anything you'd like included in this weekly newsletter? Please email requests to paul@truu.org. Thank you!
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