BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://truu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20250901T222431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222431Z UID:10001788-1778266800-1778270400@truu.org SUMMARY:Soak & Connect: Monthly Dip with AspenOUT 🌈💩 DESCRIPTION:Come join your Queer fam for an evening of bubbles\, laughter\, and community at Glenwood Hot Springs! This monthly soak is all about celebrating who we are—whether you’re meeting new friends\, catching up with old ones\, or just basking in the glow of 15 glorious minerals working their magic on your body\, mind\, and spirit. \n📍 Where: Glenwood Hot Springs – meet in the lobby at 7:00 PM\n⏰ When: Gather at 7:00\, we’ll make our splash at 7:15\n👑 Host: The ever-fabulous Steve O’Brien will greet you at the front\n🧳 Bring: Swimsuit\, towel\, and your best poolside sass (lockers provided) \nAspenOUT is picking up your entry fee\, so all you need to bring is you.\nQuestions? Text us: â€Ș(323) 553-0258‬ \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/soak-connect-monthly-dip-with-aspenout-%f0%9f%8c%88%f0%9f%92%a6/2026-05-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Aspen-Out.png ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260427T201944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T202724Z UID:10002108-1777802400-1777809600@truu.org SUMMARY:"May Day! May Day!" by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow DESCRIPTION:May Day has many layers of meaning – it is the great pagan fire festival of Beltane; it is “International Workers Day”; it is a distress call (mayday! mayday!); and\, this year\, “May Day Strong\,” a call from labor organizations for “no work\, no school\, no shopping” on May 1st\, in response to what is happening in our country. Rev. Florence Caplow will share a multicolored bouquet of connections inspired by May Day. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/may-day-may-day-by-rev-zenshin-florence-caplow/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-05-03_May-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260323T162209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T162209Z UID:10002107-1777197600-1777204800@truu.org SUMMARY:"The Spirituality of Star Wars" by Dr. Krista Noble DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Dr. Krista Noble will explore the spirituality of Star Wars through the lens of her book\, One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars. She will discuss the Force\, universal consciousness\, meditation\, manifestation\, and how the philosophy of the Jedi applies to everyday life. \nBio:  Dr. Krista Noble is the author of One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars\, published by Bloomsbury in 2024. She is a professor at Maharishi International University\, where she earned her PhD and MA in Consciousness & Human Potential. Dr. Noble has also taught at the Holmes Institute and the University of Philosophical Research. She has presented at international conferences\, universities\, Nerd Nite\, spiritual centers\, meditation centers\, and on various podcasts. \nAdditional information that may be useful: \nMedia links: \nMy website: https://www.kristanoble.com \nMy Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/kristanoble \nMy Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/krista.noble.92 \nMy LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-noble-ph-d-6a263799/ \nMy YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kristanoblephd \nSummary of my book:  Why are the Star Wars films so popular? Of course\, viewers love the characters\, the plot\, the music\, and the special effects. However\, there is a deeper reason why these films resonate with audiences: Star Wars contains universal truths—principles that are “true for all time\, all places and all people.” The same principles can be found in religions and philosophies throughout the world\, including the Vedic tradition of ancient India\, Buddhism\, Taoism\, Sikhism\, Judaism\, Christianity\, Islam\, and Native American/First Nations beliefs.  \nIn One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars\, Dr. Krista Noble explores these principles. She delves into a rich array of topics\, from the Force to collective consciousness\, and from enlightenment to immortality. Readers will see that the philosophy of the Jedi doesn’t only apply “in a galaxy far\, far away”; it is also highly relevant to everyday living. Like Luke Skywalker\, we should all look within to discover the deepest truths of life\, pursue our individual destinies\, and strive to reach our full potential as human beings. In these ways\, we can embody the wisdom of the Jedi. \nAdvance praise for my book \n\n “An intriguing addition to Star Wars scholarship\, which reveals the timeless substructure underpinning the space-age saga. If you watched the Star Wars movies with a feeling in your bones that you were seeing something unfold that was not merely the product of modern creative storytellers but something ancient and powerful\, this book will tell you why.”\n\n—Joe Holland\, Instructor of Consciousness & Human Potential\, Maharishi International University \n\n “One with the Force reveals why Star Wars touches the souls of its fans\, showing that this iconic film series has much more to it than meets the eye. Noble’s book expounds on the universal principles in Star Wars that inspire us and sustain the cosmos.”\n\n—Marci Shimoff\, #1 NY Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul \n\n “This lucid study takes up a topic dear to my heart—the uses of fiction as a wisdom path—and traces essential principles from South Eastern and other traditions of wisdom and spirit appearing in Star Wars. The parallels mentioned by the author are evocative and even archetypal. The image of a path of spirituality emphasizing balance\, experience\, mindful action\, and unity found in difference speaks strongly to our time of culture wars and increased questioning of traditional creeds.”\n\n—Craig Chalquist\, PhD\, author of Soulmapper \n\n “Krista Noble’s insightful presentation of the Star Wars trilogy highlights and magnifies the inherent nobility of this blockbuster film series\, as she unearths and identifies age-old universal principles of life and living embedded in the story. Noble’s book provides a happy hunting ground for exploring the profound truths of the world’s cultural\, spiritual\, and religious traditions. A magnificent read!”\n\n—Dr. Judy Booth\, retired faculty member and current advisor at Maharishi International University \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/the-spirituality-of-star-wars-by-dr-krista-noble/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-04-26_Star-Wars.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260323T161545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T161545Z UID:10002106-1776592800-1776600000@truu.org SUMMARY:"Embracing Possibility" by Rabbi Shereen Sarick DESCRIPTION:What becomes possible when we loosen our grip on certainty — and get curious about what else might be true? Join Rabbi Shereen Sarick for a spirited\, story-rich reflection that invites us to explore life’s twists and turns with more openness\, courage\, and imagination. \nFollowing the reflection\, Shereen will offer a brief “Ask Me Anything” time — a warm\, welcoming space for questions about Judaism\, the life of a rabbi\, and whatever else you’ve always wondered. Come for depth\, come for delight\, come for a little holy mischief. \nBio:  Rabbi Shereen Sarick has been\, and in many cases still is: an environmental educator\, massage therapist\, foster parent\, Israel tour bus leader\, wife\, mother (to many more than the son she and her husband made themselves)\, high school substitute teacher\, Aspen Thrift Shop volunteer and board member\, National Coordinator for Second Nurture- a non-profit supporting foster families\, and founder/president of a non-profit building and supporting schools in Nepal. Shereen is a vegan\, celebrates Groundhog Day with unbridled exuberance\, and her favorite color is orange. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/embracing-possibility-by-rabbi-shereen-sarick/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-04-19_Embracing-Possibility.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260323T161003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T161003Z UID:10002105-1775988000-1775995200@truu.org SUMMARY:Fellowship Service on the topic of Embracing Possibility by Rob Benedetti DESCRIPTION: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! \nPlease Note:  There will be no Zoom or LiveStream and the music will be a cappella \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/fellowship-service-on-the-topic-of-embracing-possibility-by-rob-benedetti/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-04-12_FS-Embracing-Possibility.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260410T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20250901T222431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222431Z UID:10001787-1775847600-1775851200@truu.org SUMMARY:Soak & Connect: Monthly Dip with AspenOUT 🌈💩 DESCRIPTION:Come join your Queer fam for an evening of bubbles\, laughter\, and community at Glenwood Hot Springs! This monthly soak is all about celebrating who we are—whether you’re meeting new friends\, catching up with old ones\, or just basking in the glow of 15 glorious minerals working their magic on your body\, mind\, and spirit. \n📍 Where: Glenwood Hot Springs – meet in the lobby at 7:00 PM\n⏰ When: Gather at 7:00\, we’ll make our splash at 7:15\n👑 Host: The ever-fabulous Steve O’Brien will greet you at the front\n🧳 Bring: Swimsuit\, towel\, and your best poolside sass (lockers provided) \nAspenOUT is picking up your entry fee\, so all you need to bring is you.\nQuestions? Text us: â€Ș(323) 553-0258‬ \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/soak-connect-monthly-dip-with-aspenout-%f0%9f%8c%88%f0%9f%92%a6/2026-04-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Aspen-Out.png ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260405T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260323T160158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T160428Z UID:10002104-1775383200-1775390400@truu.org SUMMARY:"Flowers After Fire" by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow DESCRIPTION:What can we learn from the natural world about how to survive and bloom in this time\, just as flowers bloom after great fires? What can we learn from the indigenous peoples of Turtle Island about surviving in the midst of the continuing genocide they have been experiencing for the last 500 years? Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow will share first-hand stories from ecology and from indigenous people to offer some encouragement and a path forward. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/flowers-after-fire-by-rev-zenshin-florence-caplow/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-04-05_Flowers-Fire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260223T175849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T175941Z UID:10002100-1774778400-1774785600@truu.org SUMMARY:Fellowship Service on the topic of Paying Attention DESCRIPTION: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 Paying Attention.  Please\, join us! \nPlease Note:  There will be no Zoom or LiveStream and the music will be a cappella \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/fellowship-service-on-the-topic-of-paying-attention/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-03-29_FS-Paying-Attention.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260223T174907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T174907Z UID:10002099-1774173600-1774180800@truu.org SUMMARY:Who We Become When It’s “Just Us” DESCRIPTION:Some of the most important justice work doesn’t happen in public. It happens in the spaces where we feel safe\, unchallenged\, and certain we’re “the good ones.” In this Social Justice service\, we’ll explore a bracing (and strangely freeing) question: who are we becoming when nobody’s watching? Not as a guilt trip\, and not as a performance—more like honest spiritual training for the moments that shape our character: how we speak when it’s comfortable to be sloppy\, how we respond when feedback stings\, how we notice the systems that keep benefiting us even when we don’t “mean” to. \nTogether we’ll practice the shift from defensiveness to accountability\, from optics to integrity\, from “I’m not like those people” to “What am I willing to change—and what am I willing to risk?” Expect a service that is candid\, compassionate\, and practical: more listening than posturing\, more formation than finger-pointing\, and an invitation to grow a sturdier kind of solidarity—one that shows up in real rooms\, on real Tuesdays\, with real choices. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/who-we-become-when-its-just-us/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-03-22_SJ-Just-Us.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260223T174545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T174615Z UID:10002098-1773568800-1773576000@truu.org SUMMARY:"Less: In Praise of Slowing Down" by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow DESCRIPTION:In March we are exploring “The Practice of Paying Attention” and nothing keeps us from paying attention more than our addictions to busyness and moving fast. This Sunday Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow will invite us to slow down\, do less\, and connect with all that is precious in our world. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/less-in-praise-of-slowing-down-by-rev-zenshin-florence-caplow/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-03-15_Less-Slowing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20250901T222431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222431Z UID:10001786-1773428400-1773432000@truu.org SUMMARY:Soak & Connect: Monthly Dip with AspenOUT 🌈💩 DESCRIPTION:Come join your Queer fam for an evening of bubbles\, laughter\, and community at Glenwood Hot Springs! This monthly soak is all about celebrating who we are—whether you’re meeting new friends\, catching up with old ones\, or just basking in the glow of 15 glorious minerals working their magic on your body\, mind\, and spirit. \n📍 Where: Glenwood Hot Springs – meet in the lobby at 7:00 PM\n⏰ When: Gather at 7:00\, we’ll make our splash at 7:15\n👑 Host: The ever-fabulous Steve O’Brien will greet you at the front\n🧳 Bring: Swimsuit\, towel\, and your best poolside sass (lockers provided) \nAspenOUT is picking up your entry fee\, so all you need to bring is you.\nQuestions? Text us: â€Ș(323) 553-0258‬ \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/soak-connect-monthly-dip-with-aspenout-%f0%9f%8c%88%f0%9f%92%a6/2026-03-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Aspen-Out.png ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260223T174259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T174259Z UID:10002097-1772964000-1772971200@truu.org SUMMARY:"Woof and Warp - The Weave of What's to Come" by Aaron Brown DESCRIPTION:Why does life\, even at its most abundant\, remain threaded with struggle? This service reflects on the necessity of contrast—light and dark\, ease and tension\, belonging and separation—as essential to growth and meaning. Inspired by forests\, ancient wisdom\, and a brief history of textiles\, we’ll explore the idea that conflict and failure are not aberrations to be avoided\, but crucial strands in the fabric of existence. Rather than seeking escape or resolution\, we’ll consider how living with curiosity\, compassion\, and resilience–as well as with grief\, frustration\, and outrage–may be the richest invitation of our shared human journey. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/woof-and-warp-the-weave-of-whats-to-come-by-aaron-brown/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-03-08_Woof-Warp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260301T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260223T174014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T174014Z UID:10002096-1772359200-1772366400@truu.org SUMMARY:"Wool and Wolf - The Power of Truth in Tempestuous Times" by Aaron Brown DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to live in truth? When Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year\, he challenged the world’s leaders to face the future with clear sight\, to not let the wool be pulled over their eyes any longer about the state of the world. He referenced one of the most powerful political manifestos written in the last century–The Power of the Powerless by VĂĄclav Havel. Havel\, a playwright\, became one of Czechoslovakia’s leading dissidents under the “post-totalitarian” rule of its socialist government. In an environment of suppressed speech and secret police\, Havel told the truth about life under dictatorship. He also warned that the West might need to hear his words at some point. Now seems like an opportune time to explore Havel’s work\, seeking in it both political wisdom and spiritual wisdom to help guide us through uncertain times. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/wool-and-wolf-the-power-of-truth-in-tempestuous-times-by-aaron-brown/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-03-01_Wool-Wolf.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260124T223411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T223411Z UID:10001907-1771754400-1771761600@truu.org SUMMARY:"Returning to Ourselves: Recovering Spirit After Stress and Trauma" by Sean Jeung DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/returning-to-ourselves-recovering-spirit-after-stress-and-trauma-by-sean-jeung/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-02-22_Spirit-Returns.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260114T180059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T180059Z UID:10001890-1771695000-1771705800@truu.org SUMMARY:TRUU Potluck & Congregational Dinner DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlongside 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. \n\nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026 ‱ 5:30–8:30 PM\nThird Street Center (Calaway Room) \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/truu-potluck-congregational-dinner/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Potluck Dinners ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Congregational-Dinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260124T223154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T223154Z UID:10001906-1771149600-1771156800@truu.org SUMMARY:"The Heresy of Love" by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow DESCRIPTION:On this Sunday of Valentine’s Day weekend\, let’s celebrate the radically inclusive and actually heretical teachings of Universalism. If you go to gatherings of UUs\, you will see t-shirts that say\, “Love at the Center” and “Love the Hell out of This World.” These both come from our Universalist roots. Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow will invite us to bring this big love into our hearts. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/the-heresy-of-love-by-rev-zenshin-florence-caplow/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-02-15_Heresy-Love.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20250901T222431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222431Z UID:10001785-1771009200-1771012800@truu.org SUMMARY:Soak & Connect: Monthly Dip with AspenOUT 🌈💩 DESCRIPTION:Come join your Queer fam for an evening of bubbles\, laughter\, and community at Glenwood Hot Springs! This monthly soak is all about celebrating who we are—whether you’re meeting new friends\, catching up with old ones\, or just basking in the glow of 15 glorious minerals working their magic on your body\, mind\, and spirit. \n📍 Where: Glenwood Hot Springs – meet in the lobby at 7:00 PM\n⏰ When: Gather at 7:00\, we’ll make our splash at 7:15\n👑 Host: The ever-fabulous Steve O’Brien will greet you at the front\n🧳 Bring: Swimsuit\, towel\, and your best poolside sass (lockers provided) \nAspenOUT is picking up your entry fee\, so all you need to bring is you.\nQuestions? Text us: â€Ș(323) 553-0258‬ \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/soak-connect-monthly-dip-with-aspenout-%f0%9f%8c%88%f0%9f%92%a6/2026-02-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Aspen-Out.png ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260124T222931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T222931Z UID:10001905-1770544800-1770552000@truu.org SUMMARY:"Awareness-Based Meditation" by Elliott S. Dacher\, M.D. DESCRIPTION:What if I told you a hardy resilience was already and always available to you? You may then ask\, “How do I access this?” Let me explain. There are two distinct forms of resilience – psychological and spiritual. These correspond to the two aims of meditation. The first is fostering a healthy human life\, psychological resilience. The second is leaping beyond to a larger fully conscious life\, spiritual resilience.   \nThis program will focus on the second aim of meditation – spiritual realization and the revelation of our innate and unchanging resilience. This requires an awareness-based meditation practice – a traditional approach that is simple\, direct\, effortless\, and yet profound. The great sages say – “how amazing we cannot see what is right there\, right now\, full and complete.” Join me for this discussion and practice that points us towards a true and stable resilience. \nElliott S. Dacher\, M.D. practiced internal medicine for 20 years before redirecting his focus to the inner dimensions of health and healing. He embarked on a second medical education\, studying the philosophies and practices of Eastern healing under the guidance of wise elders in Asia. Dr. Dacher teaches a profound yet effortless non-dual meditation practice. He is the author of five books\, including Aware\, Awake\, Alive and Meditation and Beyond. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/awareness-based-meditation-by-elliott-s-dacher-m-d/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-02-08_Awareness-Meditation.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20260124T222609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T004224Z UID:10001904-1769940000-1769947200@truu.org SUMMARY:Fellowship Service on the topic of "Embodying Resilience" by Liza Ferrier DESCRIPTION: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 Embodying Resilience.  Please\, join us! \nPlease Note:  There will be no Zoom or LiveStream and the music will be a cappella \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/fellowship-service-on-the-topic-of-embodying-resilience-by-dede-osborn/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States CATEGORIES:Sunday Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-02-01_FS-Resilience.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251228T211517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T211517Z UID:10001888-1769335200-1769342400@truu.org SUMMARY:"Why Albert Schweitzer Matters Today" by Paul Andersen DESCRIPTION:Local author\, journalist\, and naturalist Paul Andersen has been telling Aspen’s story for more than four decades\, chronicling how one small mountain town became a laboratory for big humanist ideas.  In his recent book\, Dr. Schweitzer at the Birth of the Aspen Idea\, Andersen revisits the summer of 1949\, when Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Albert Schweitzer came to Aspen for the Goethe Bicentennial and offered his now-legendary call to “Reverence for Life.”  Seventy-five years later—amid climate crisis\, political polarization\, and compassion fatigue—Paul invites us to explore how Schweitzer’s ethic of deep respect for all beings might guide our choices\, our communities\, and our care for the earth right now. Drawing on vivid local history\, global perspective\, and his own lifelong engagement with Aspen’s evolving “Idea\,” he will weave story and reflection into a conversation about moral courage\, empathy\, and what it means to build a life—and a town—rooted in service. Come meet one of the valley’s most thoughtful voices and rediscover why Schweitzer’s message still has the power to unsettle\, inspire\, and lovingly call us back to our best selves. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/why-albert-schweitzer-matters-today-by-paul-andersen/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-01-25_Schweitzer-Matters.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251228T211231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T211231Z UID:10001887-1768730400-1768737600@truu.org SUMMARY:"What Rev. Dr. King Can Teach Us Now" by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow DESCRIPTION:In 1966\, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed hundreds of mostly white Unitarian Universalists. In his speech he said to them\, “There is nothing more tragic than to sleep through a revolution.” What did he mean? And what does this mean for us today\, in a country where those in power are dismantling rights for so many Americans\, rights that were won through decades of courage and sacrifice? \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/what-rev-dr-king-can-teach-us-now-by-rev-zenshin-florence-caplow/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-01-18_King-Teach.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251228T210955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T211301Z UID:10001886-1768125600-1768132800@truu.org SUMMARY:"Just Because You're Older
" by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow DESCRIPTION:Sometimes people look around a room and say\, disparagingly\, “Everyone here has gray hair.” Or someone attends a demonstration and says\, with discouragement\, “Where are the young people?” Does it matter how old we are? Why? Let’s explore (and deconstruct) ageism in our culture and also ageism in our own hearts and minds. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/just-because-youre-older-by-rev-zenshin-florence-caplow/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-01-11_Because-Older.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260109T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20250901T222431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222431Z UID:10001784-1767985200-1767988800@truu.org SUMMARY:Soak & Connect: Monthly Dip with AspenOUT 🌈💩 DESCRIPTION:Come join your Queer fam for an evening of bubbles\, laughter\, and community at Glenwood Hot Springs! This monthly soak is all about celebrating who we are—whether you’re meeting new friends\, catching up with old ones\, or just basking in the glow of 15 glorious minerals working their magic on your body\, mind\, and spirit. \n📍 Where: Glenwood Hot Springs – meet in the lobby at 7:00 PM\n⏰ When: Gather at 7:00\, we’ll make our splash at 7:15\n👑 Host: The ever-fabulous Steve O’Brien will greet you at the front\n🧳 Bring: Swimsuit\, towel\, and your best poolside sass (lockers provided) \nAspenOUT is picking up your entry fee\, so all you need to bring is you.\nQuestions? Text us: â€Ș(323) 553-0258‬ \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/soak-connect-monthly-dip-with-aspenout-%f0%9f%8c%88%f0%9f%92%a6/2026-01-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Aspen-Out.png ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251127T223908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T223908Z UID:10001885-1767520800-1767528000@truu.org SUMMARY:Fellowship Service on the topic of Practicing Resistance by Andrew & Liza Ferrier DESCRIPTION: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 Practicing Resistance.  Please\, join us! \nPlease Note:  There will be no Zoom or LiveStream and the music will be a cappella \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/fellowship-service-on-the-topic-of-practicing-resistance-by-andrew-liza-ferrier/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-01-04_Practicing-Resistance.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251127T223550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T223550Z UID:10001884-1766916000-1766923200@truu.org SUMMARY:Fellowship Service on the topic of Choosing Hope by M Susan Cashel & Susan Proctor DESCRIPTION: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 Choosing Hope.  Please\, join us! \nPlease Note:  There will be no Zoom or LiveStream and the music will be a cappella \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/fellowship-service-on-the-topic-of-choosing-hope-by-m-susan-cashel-susan-proctor/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-12-28_FS-Choosing-Hope.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251221T113000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251118T192410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T222408Z UID:10001881-1766311200-1766316600@truu.org SUMMARY:The Longest Night: Persephone’s Journey (Part II) – Return of the Light DESCRIPTION:The Longest Night: Persephone’s Journey\nA Solstice Gathering of Story\, Song\, and Sacred \nPart II – Return of the Light\nSunday\, December 21\, 2025 · 10:00 a.m.Calaway Room\, Third Street Center \nOn this Solstice Sunday morning\, we gather to welcome back the light. \nDrawing on the myth of Persephone and Demeter\, we’ll reflect on what it means to emerge from a season of darkness with new wisdom\, tenderness\, and strength. Through simple ritual\, song\, and shared reflection\, we’ll honor what has changed in us and celebrate the slow turning toward longer days. \nThis service is the second part of our Winter Solstice offering\, following “The Longest Night: Persephone’s Journey – Part I: Descent into Darkness\,” held Saturday evening in the Community Hall at Third Street Center. You are warmly invited to attend either gathering on its own; each stands alone\, and together they form one story. Co-created by Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist (TRUU) and The Center for Human Flourishing\, this service is open to all — all faiths\, no faith\, the curious and the questioning. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/the-longest-night-persephones-journey-part-ii-return-of-the-light/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-12-21_Solstice-Morning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251118T185912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T192533Z UID:10001880-1766257200-1766262600@truu.org SUMMARY:The Longest Night: Persephone's Journey (Part I) - Descent into Darkness DESCRIPTION:The Longest Night: Persephone’s Journey\nA Solstice Gathering of Story\, Song\, and Sacred \nPart I – Descent into Darkness\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025\n7:00 p.m. Community Hall\, Third Street Center \nOn the longest night of the year\, we gather not to push the dark away\, but to enter it together. Through the ancient myth of Persephone and Demeter\, we’ll explore what it means to be taken into darkness\, to grieve what has been lost\, and to discover the unexpected power that can grow there. This immersive\, participatory ritual will weave storytelling\, live music\, candlelight\, and shared silence. \nCo-created by Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist (TRUU) and The Center for Human Flourishing\, this Solstice offering is open to all — all faiths\, no faith\, the curious and the questioning. Part II – Return of the Light happens on Sunday\, December 21\, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Calaway Room at Third Street Center. We return to complete the arc: welcoming back the light\, honoring what has changed in us overnight\, and celebrating the slow turning toward longer days. You’re invited to attend both Part I and Part II as a flowing journey — or come to either one on its own. Each stands alone\, and together they form one story. \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/the-longest-night-persephones-journey-part-i-descent-into-darkness/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-12-20_Solstice.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251127T223306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T223306Z UID:10001883-1765706400-1765713600@truu.org SUMMARY:"Hope in the Dark" by Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow DESCRIPTION:As we turn toward the winter solstice of this disastrous year\, we will explore themes from the writer\, historian\, and activist\, Rebecca Solnit\, particularly from her book Hope in the Dark and her most recent online writings\, Meditations in an Emergency. Solnit reminds us that “pessimism and despair rest on an unwarranted confidence about what is going to happen next” and reminds us that  “joy doesn’t betray but sustains activism. And when you face a politics that aspires to make you fearful\, alienated and isolated\, joy is a fine act of insurrection.” \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/hope-in-the-dark-by-rev-zenshin-florence-caplow/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-12-14_Hope-Dark.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20250901T222431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222431Z UID:10001783-1765566000-1765569600@truu.org SUMMARY:Soak & Connect: Monthly Dip with AspenOUT 🌈💩 DESCRIPTION:Come join your Queer fam for an evening of bubbles\, laughter\, and community at Glenwood Hot Springs! This monthly soak is all about celebrating who we are—whether you’re meeting new friends\, catching up with old ones\, or just basking in the glow of 15 glorious minerals working their magic on your body\, mind\, and spirit. \n📍 Where: Glenwood Hot Springs – meet in the lobby at 7:00 PM\n⏰ When: Gather at 7:00\, we’ll make our splash at 7:15\n👑 Host: The ever-fabulous Steve O’Brien will greet you at the front\n🧳 Bring: Swimsuit\, towel\, and your best poolside sass (lockers provided) \nAspenOUT is picking up your entry fee\, so all you need to bring is you.\nQuestions? Text us: â€Ș(323) 553-0258‬ \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/soak-connect-monthly-dip-with-aspenout-%f0%9f%8c%88%f0%9f%92%a6/2025-12-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Aspen-Out.png ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260508T233326 CREATED:20251127T222932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T222932Z UID:10001882-1765101600-1765108800@truu.org SUMMARY:"A Way Worth Walking: Taoism and Wisdom’s Soulful Undulations" by Charis Caldwell\, M.Phil. M.Div. DESCRIPTION:In our final gathering of the series\, Charis Caldwell shares wisdom insights from Taoism – an ancient tradition that has long emphasised “the Way” as a means of spiritual insight and liberation. What might it look like to walk the Way today\, during a time of year so far removed from stillness and soul? Drawing from the Tao Te Ching\, Charis invites us to glimpse a universal path transcending belief systems: the possibility of wisdom as practice\, presence\, and path. This talk weaves together the themes of the entire series\, imprinting a compass for those who seek to live in deeper alignment—with self\, community\, and planet. Whether you’ve attended all four previous sessions or are joining for the first time\, this culminating reflection will offer grounding and inspiration for the road ahead. \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://truu.org/event/a-way-worth-walking-taoism-and-wisdoms-soulful-undulations-by-charis-caldwell-m-phil-m-div/ LOCATION:Third Street Center\, 520 S. 3rd Street\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81621\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://truu.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-12-07_Taoism.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist":MAILTO:truu@truu.org GEO:39.3950659;-107.2099521 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Third Street Center 520 S. 3rd Street Carbondale CO 81621 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 S. 3rd Street:geo:-107.2099521,39.3950659 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR