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Good Together, Wed. July 8, 4:30 - 6:30, Littleton UMC. Come join our monthly community neighborhood meal at Littleton United Methodist Church. Volunteer - or come just to eat! JULY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
Singing with the Flobots. Wed., July 8, 6 - 7:30 pm, GEO Detention Center, 11901 E. 30th Ave, Aurora. The Flobots, Denver's socially active hip-hop band, will be co-hosting a vigil at the Aurora GEO Detention Center. This vigil is an opportunity to show up in community for our neighbors currently in detention. The theme for the vigil is "Free Them All". We will gather outside of the detention center's side entrance. If you are interested in carpooling, please contact Jane. Here is a link to learn more about the Flobots and their work to defend the human dignity of our immigrant neighbors.
Dialogue and Encounter with the Vatican’s Fr. Mattia Ferrarie, Thurs., July 9, 6 - 7 pm. Join with Together Colorado, as we welcome Fr. Mattia Ferrari, a close advisor to Pope Leo and chaplain to the Vatican’s migrant efforts in the Mediterranean and the World Meeting of Popular Movements. We’ll gather to share stories from our communities about how we are experiencing this moment, hear about Fr. Mattia's ministry, and learn how Pope Leo and the Vatican are accompanying migrants and refugees. More details and register here.
How Can We Reclaim Jesus from Empire? Fri., July 10, 11 am – 12:30 pm, Online with Recorded Replay. There is a fee for this event. Imagine a Christian faith grounded not in empire, but in relationship with creation. This is an online gathering for those seeking a restorative vision for Christian life. Featuring Brian McLaren, Randy Woodley and Edith Woodley. Link here for more info
What Every Coloradan Should Know About State Finances. Sun., July 12, 2 – 3:30 pm, Bemis Public Library, 6014 S Datura St., Littleton. Colorado’s state budget shapes nearly every aspect of public life — from schools and transportation to housing, healthcare, water, and economic opportunity — yet the process behind it often feels opaque even to engaged citizens. In this conversation, Caroline Nutter of the Colorado Fiscal Institute will offer a clear, accessible look at how Colorado’s finances actually work, the constitutional and political constraints that define state budgeting, and the major fiscal challenges and tradeoffs facing policymakers today. Link here for more info and to RSVP
Together Colorado Southern Front Range Gathering, Wed., July 15, 6 - 8 pm, Parker United Methodist Church, 11805 S Pine Dr #7308, Parker. Faith communities from across Douglas and Arapahoe counties are working with Together Colorado to build relationships with our local elected officials to advocate for just policies that advance human dignity in our communities. More Info and RSVP.
Support Trans Neighbors in Detention. Fri., July 17, Fort Greene, 321 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80216, 6 - 10 pm. The Aurora ICE/GEO facility is one of two detention centers in the country with a trans-specific pod. Through this event we will support our Trans friends currently in detention at the Aurora GEO facility by recruiting volunteers for visitation, uplifting their stories, fundraising, and raising awareness about the realities faced by Trans folks who are detained. This will be an evening of political education, music, dancing, and community connection. The Colorado Trans and Queer Immigrant Support Fund welcomes and offers aid to folks both inside and recently released from immigration detention as they make their way to their final destination. Donate to support the Trans Fund here!
Interfaith Vigil for Peace and Justice: Silent Meditation and Prayer, Sat., July 18, 9:30 - 11 am, Denver ICE Field Office, 12445 E. Caley Ave., Centennial. Sponsored by the Interfaith Immigration Alliance.
Good Trouble Lives On! Sat., July 18, 1 - 3 pm, Denver Public Library, Bob Ragland Branch. Join Indivisible Denver Action as we learn about Voters Rights and how we take action by registering people to vote! More information here.
Singing Resistance Circle: Mon., July 20, 6 - 7 pm, St. Luke's UMC, 8817 S. Broadway. We'll use the skills we learned from Emily Lauher, our guest leader on June 8, to sing together and spread positive messages of justice, equality, and love for our neighbors. Come with friends, neighbors, and family members. No experience or expertise needed! For more info or to let us know you’ll be there, contact Jane Staller. Come join us to sing!
Together Colorado Democracy Protection Training: County Clerks & Recorders. Thurs., July 23, 6 - 8 pm, Zoom. Join Together Colorado for the first in a series of Power Building Trainings! You'll learn about the role County Clerks and Recorders play in protecting free and fair elections, and how organized communities can hold local election officials accountable to serving every voter. Together, we'll prepare for the months ahead by building the leadership, skills, and relationships needed to protect our democracy. Register here
Remembering Amache: History and Storytelling with Local Author Jolene Gutierrez. Thurs., July 23, 3 -4 pm, Bemis Public Library, 6012 S. Datura St., Littleton. Join local author Jolene Gutiérrez as she shares information about Amache, a Colorado incarceration camp, and reads the book Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp, co-written with Minoru Tonai and illustrated by Chris Sasaki. Copies of Unbreakable will also be available for purchase from local bookstore Spell Books and the author will sign copies at the end of the presentation. Caregivers are encouraged to stay for the presentation so that conversations can be continued at home.
Bringing Transparency to the Courts Inside GEO. Tues., July 28, 5:30 p.m. Virtual and free.
Presented by The Court Transparency Project (CTP) and Shut Down GEO Aurora. Come learn about the realities of immigration proceedings for people in detention at the Aurora ICE/GEO Detention Center. And learn what the community is doing to fight back against these injustices, and how you can join the effort. More details and RSVP here.
Nonpartisan Voter Protection Convening, Sat., Aug 8, 10 am - 3 pm. Denver. Common Cause is hosting a day of trainings, workshops, and community building for our members and volunteers, in preparation for our nonpartisan election protection program this fall. More information here.
We the People: A Multifaith Call to Consciousness for the United States, Mon., Aug. 17, 6 pm, online. Do you want to help shape a multifaith effort supported by the UMC to create a shared vision for our country’s future? Register to participate here
Covenant for the Future: Week of Action. August 23-30, 2026. We are calling for the repeal of HR. 1 (known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) and renewal of the Federal government’s commitment to justice. Faith communities are asked to join together and create an event (such as a vigil, prayer walk, sermon, etc.) in their local community to protest & repeal HR-1. Link here for more info. And here for Covenantforourfuture.org.
HAAT Force Annual fundraiser, October 1 - Save the Date. “We will meet at our space in Spirit of Hope and enjoy connecting, food and drinks, a silent auction, story sharing and much more. Funds will go to providing hotel rooms for our clients for sheltering season. We need assistance gathering in-kind donations for the event, silent auction items, and sponsorship organizations. (Who do you do business with who might sponsor us?) We are happy to highlight organizations and individuals in our social media and newsletters and provide documentation for a tax deduction. Email Julie @ jhall@haatforce.org for more information.
Whiz Kids Returning This Fall - Whiz KIds will begin again the end of September and go through April. We meet at LUMC for 1 1/2 hour each Tuesday for one-on-one tutoring/mentoring of elementary students from LPS school, Little Raven. We are looking for an additional 7 tutors. Come join us!
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FYI: Department of Justice attacks the Southern Poverty Law Center. You may have heard that the DOJ has indicted the SPLC for paying for informants to infiltrate the KKK and other extremist groups. The ACLU of Alabama, Common Cause and other civil rights organizations are strongly backing the SPLC. Stay tuned on the best ways to oppose the use of the DOJ to intimidate organizations such as the SPLC, an organization that in the past has been a valuable ally to law enforcement in tracking and opposing hate groups. Read more from Common Cause here.
Take Action: Oppose Reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA. Indivisible urges us to tell Congress to NOT REAUTHORIZE Section 702 of the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). FISA was passed in 2008, to facilitate warrantless electronic surveillance of non-US citizens in other countries; however, courts have ruled that information gleaned “incidentally” about citizens' communications can also be searched, no warrant necessary. Despite being a civil liberties violation, Congress has routinely reauthorized Section 702 with bipartisan support. Learn more and contact Congress here. Alternatively, use 5Calls or contact your legislators directly.