This Month
Autumn in Sheridan is different this year. The sound of leaves crunching underfoot has been
replaced by the chuff chuff chuff of helicopters flying back and forth to water sources. The final
games of fall soccer were played under an orange haze supported by pillars of smoke at
Blacktooth Fields. Instead of sinking into the abundance of the season, we are grieving for our
neighbors and for the loss of our wild places. This is undeniably a season of crisis for our
community. But I recently checked in on the Elk Fire Volunteers Facebook group and saw
something incredible happening: generous, selfless offers of money, equipment, time, ranch and
vet supplies, food and more are pouring in. Some of these offers come from ranchers to their
ranching neighbors in a spirit of empathy. But many of these offers come from folks far from
Wyoming who simply feel moved to help people (and livestock) they’ve never met. The Elk Fire
is reminding us how connected we all are, neighbors and strangers alike.
At UUFS, we are harnessing the power of Deep Listening to strengthen and repair those
connections. We are learning about connecting with the emotions of others even when we can’t
connect with their ideology, and talking about the magic that happens when people feel truly
understood. Deep listening knits us tightly to the people around us, strengthening the web of our
interdependence, both for times of crisis and for the times of peace we pray will follow.
This month, we are raising funds to donate to our local fire district and for the 2024 CROP
Hunger Walk. Mark your calendars for our next Lunch Together date: November 11, 11AM at
100W Works Street. We would love to see you for lunch or serve alongside you! Religious
education (UU Sunday school) will be held on the second and fourth Sundays. On the fourth
Sunday, we’ll also have a potluck; even if you don’t bring a dish, we would love to share lunch
and fellowship with you. Join us any Sunday at 10AM for service, followed by coffee and treats.
ALL are welcome.
Ayme Ahrens Sheridan Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Secretary
Events in October
National & Cultural
- LGBTQ History Month
- Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)
- Bullying Prevention Month
- ADHD Awareness Month
- Birthday of Mohandas Gandhi – Oct. 2 (1869)
- Thurgood Marshall sworn in as the 1st African American justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. – Oct. 2, 1967
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg joins the U.S. Supreme Court as its second woman Justice – Oct. 4, 1993
- Sisters in Spirit Vigils (Canada) – October 4, 2018 : Honoring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
- NASA launches first peopled mission, Apollo 7 – Oct. 11 (1968)
- Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day (U.S.) – Oct. 14, 2024 (second Monday of October) – more here
- National Coming Out Day – Oct. 11 (more here)
- Thanksgiving Day (Canada) – Oct. 14, 2024 (second Monday in October)
- Intersex Awareness Day – Oct. 26
- Halloween, All Soul’s Eve – Oct. 31
For Fun and On the Fringe
- Country Music Month (designated Oct. 1970 by Richard Nixon) more here and here
- World Vegetarian Day – Oct. 1
- World Smile Day – Oct. 6
- Apple introduce new iPod – Oct. 13 (2005)
- Clergy Appreciation Day – Oct. 13, 2024 (second Sunday of October)
For the Curious
We invite you to explore this site and learn more about who we are. On this site, you can learn What to Expect in Worship, you can read our About Us page, our Mission, Vision & Covenant page and our Beliefs page.
Services are held at 10 AM every Sunday, at 1950 East Brundage Lane, Sheridan, Wyoming. We hope you’ll stay for coffee and conversation after service. For weekly program listings, see: Upcoming Worship Services. For past service presentations written by fellowship members see: Presentations from Past Services The meditation group meets every Sunday at 7 PM at the same place. For details see: Meditation Group.
If you are interested in becoming a member please see our Membership page For contact information or to join our email list see: Contacts