This past Sunday, over 500 people participated in Foothills’ Sunday services. In his sermon, Rev. Sean reminded us that in Universalism, there is no “them”—we are all in this life together. His words resonated deeply, inviting us into a practice of love that goes beyond divisions and brings us together in a shared journey.
Together, we create a community where belonging is at the center of everything we do, a place where everyone is seen, valued, and loved. Right now, we need your help to keep this work alive, as we’re facing a shortfall in our budgeted income. Thanks to a generous match, every dollar you give will be doubled, helping us continue to build a space where love, justice, and belonging endure. While political donation requests are everywhere, we hope you’ll also consider the profound impact your gift can have right here in Northern Colorado.
We’ve already seen the power of this message in action. More than 190 households have generously responded to our call, contributing over $53K to our matching campaign. With the generous match from the estate of Brian Woodruff, we have raised $113K of our $120K goal!
Your gift can help us close the final gap. By contributing, you are ensuring that our work of love, justice, and belonging continues to thrive—not just for today, but for generations to come. This is more than just filling an operating gap; it’s about investing in a future where everyone belongs, and where love leads the way. Give between now and Sunday, August 25th to double your impact!
Your support will help us reach our goal and continue to share and grow Universalism in our community and beyond. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to making this vision a reality.
Will you join us in this work? Together, we can ensure that Foothills remains a beacon of hope, courage, and love in a world that needs it more than ever.
Transform Our Community, Fund the Future
Capacity-Building Opportunities:
If you’re interested in helping us fund game-changing, capacity-building opportunities to deeply invest Foothills’ impact, please reach out to Katie Watkins, our Director of Finance and Operations at katie@foothillsuu.org. We have opportunities ranging from $150K to $4M that would have immediate and long lasting impact.
Katie believes the best things in life are the result of collaboration and diverse perspectives coming together to produce something greater than any individual could. She is passionate about systems, efficiency and collaboration for better community outcomes. She loves dreaming up the big picture and drafting the roadmap to make it happen. She has a background in operations, fundraising, communications and program development, as well as over a decade of nonprofit management experience in Northern Colorado.
Her greatest joy in life comes from her family. Her husband, Steven, a principal at Wellington Middle School, and daughters Emmaline and Esmae are the lights of her life. Together they love mountains, music and all kinds of food. She is passionate about women supporting other women in all stages of life and especially through the critical moments that make or break us. She believes that one of the most important things in life is to be kind.
Being outdoors makes her soul come alive. It always roots her in gratitude and is one of the reasons she loves living in Fort Collins.
