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Fellowship Service on the topic of Embracing Possibility by Rob Benedetti
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This Sunday is a Fellowship Service, founded in the Unitarian Universalist philosophy of Small Group ministry. We gather with a lay leader in conversations that deepen and expand the ministry of a congregation. Two key focuses are building community and deepening relationships, and the opportunity for deeper spiritual exploration and search for meaning. This month, our Soul Matters Theme is Embracing Possibility. Please, join us!
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Please Note: There will be no Zoom or LiveStream and the music will be a cappella
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When: Sunday, April 12th at 10 AM
Where: Third Street Center, Calaway Room
With a cappella music
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All are welcome—especially you (and your friends, and their kids!).
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Quick links for Sunday, April 19th
YouTube
Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 0525 8305
Passcode: chalice
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The Soul Matters for the month of April is Embracing Possibility
- April 19 - Embracing Possibility by Rabbi Shereen Sarick, Music by Micha & Paul, Live In-Person Service (and on Zoom)
- April 26 - The Spirituality of Star Wars by Dr. Krista Noble, Music by Micha & Paul, Live In-Person Service (and on Zoom)
- May 3 - Awakening Curiosity by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow, Music by Micha & Paul, Live In-Person Service (and on Zoom)
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TRUU Titbits
- Notes, Announcements & Nibbles -
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I’ve been sitting with something tender lately: how often we carry grief quietly—waiting for a “right time,” or a clear reason, before letting ourselves feel what’s already there.
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This week’s reflection begins with a simple idea: grief doesn’t wait for death. It shows up in transitions, in endings that don’t have ceremonies, in the subtle ways life keeps changing around us. And when we don’t make space for it, it doesn’t disappear—it just goes underground.
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This piece is an invitation to turn toward what we’ve been carrying. Not to fix it or rush it along, but to create a little more room for it to be seen, heard, and honored—maybe even together.
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If you’d like to read the full reflection, you can find it here:
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And if you’d like to stay connected as Micha and I move into our next chapter, you’re always welcome to subscribe at the bottom of any page on the site. I also read and respond to comments—so if something in the piece resonates, I’d genuinely love to hear what it stirs in you.
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Finally, a gentle reminder to read all the way through this email — there are many meaningful gatherings and offerings coming up, and the calendar below is full of opportunities to connect.
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With gratitude for this community,
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Paul Dankers
Community Steward
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TRUUly Connected
- Join us for these special events -
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Our Board meets this Thursday as part of the ongoing work of tending the life and direction of our community. Board meetings are open, and all are welcome to attend if you’re curious about how decisions are made and how TRUU continues to grow and evolve.
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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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Aspen Choral Society presents A Luminous Night. Directed by TRUU’s own Paul Dankers, this moving evening of choral music makes space for grief, remembrance, and healing through works by John Rutter and Ola Gjeilo. Performances are
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Friday, April 17 at 7 pm at Third Street Center in Carbondale
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Saturday, April 18 at 7 pm at Harris Concert Hall in Aspen
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Sunday, April 19 at 7 pm at Glenwood High School Auditorium
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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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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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