We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Elena Burton who died on January 13, 2025. A Service of Thanksgiving for Elena's life will be held on Saturday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m.

A reception in Plymouth Hall will follow.

Timeless Light, The Photography of Dan Baumbach. Fine art photographer Dan Baumbach will speak about his career, process and inspiration. Dan states, “Art and music are my favorite entry points to the peace that comes from being internally quiet… It is my hope that my photographs express that inner quiet and bring peace to the viewer.” Dan’s work and that of other artists from Open Studios, are featured in “Our Best Shots,” on view through April 25.

On the third Sunday of each month the LGBTQIA+ and Allies Ministry gather for food, fun, fellowship and ministry business. Each person is responsible to bring your own lunch and drink. You can bring a snack to share if you like. If you are a visitor on the third Sunday and want to join us, please see one of the pastors after the service and they will help you find the group. We will have extra sandwiches to share with you. Please join us! If would like more info, please contact Linda Kowatch

Join us for an evening of flute and piano, featuring Rachelle Crowell and our very own Kajsa Teitelbaum. Praised for her sound, technique, and stage presence, Rachelle Crowell is a flutist and educator. A two time NFA Young Artist quarterfinalist, she has won multiple competitions. She has performed with esteemed ensembles, including the Colorado Symphony, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Cheyenne Symphony, Colorado Bach Ensemble, and Boulder Philharmonic.

A public memorial to honor the victims of the King Soopers mass shooting on March 22,2021 will be held at the Museum of Boulder. All are welcome to join with our community to offer support to each other and honor those who are no longer with us. In collaboration with the Museum of Boulder, panels from our church's Soul Box Project will be exhibited along with Boulder Strong 's installation of items that were preserved after the tragedy. Contact Carol Young for more information.

We’re grateful for this opportunity to gather for morning coffee and treats to thank all those who serve as representatives of our church’s warm

welcome on Sunday mornings and for every service of worship. If you might be interested in joining this fine crew, please join us for this event to find out more!

Are you new to the First Congregational church community, looking to find out more, and get better connected? Join us after 10:30 a.m. worship to get to know some of our staff and leaders, and learn more about the many ways you can get involved, including joining us as a member. Can’t

make this one? There’s another coffee on April 27.

Please join FCC PIN on Zoom on Wed. March 26 at 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. to hear Rabbi Michael Kengmana speak about his experiences growing up Jewish in America, how he became aware of Palestine, and his experiences running summer camps for Palestinian children at the Ramallah Friends School. As a teacher, he will challenge us to think about how we view Israel, Zionism, and antisemitism. Bring your questions! For more info, contact Jane Thomas.

Even if you’ve done it before, there is no limit to the fun! Dinners for 7 is a fellowship program involving sharing a meal, catching up with old friends, and meeting new friends. Participants are organized into groups of seven, who will meet three times, on their own schedule. Groups can meet on a potluck basis at homes, rotating hosting duties. Or meet for breakfast or lunch, or at a restaurant. A group leader will work with participants on specific details. Register here by March 26 or contact Karen Cumbo for more info.

A Gift of Song. We are the Boulder Threshold Singers. 16 women providing songs of comfort with soft harmonies. We also will be singing some upbeat songs that we all need for these times. There will be opportunities to sing with us. We hope you will feel connected to your fellow community members. There are many chapters throughout the world. To register, email pattersen0068@gmail.com.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Reiland Rabaka as our preacher on April 6, 10:30 a.m. worship. Dr. Rabaka is the Founder and Director of the Center for African & African American Studies at CU Boulder, Professor in the Ethnic Studies Department, a national and international lecturer, frequent commentator in the media, author of 19 books, a poet, and a musician.

Following worship and his sermon on “Agape: A Biblical Blueprint for Building the Beloved Community,” Dr. Rabaka will join us for a congregational conversation.

To prepare for Dr. Rabaka’s Sunday with us, you are invited to listen to an episode of his podcast: The Cause: Conversations on Music, History, and Democracy, where he takes a deep dive into the meaning of allyship – breaking down the difference between reactive and proactive allies, the role of self-transformation in social change, and the need for radical, authentic allyship in dismantling systems of oppression.

Each Sunday after worship we meet in Plymouth Hall (or The Link on Soup Kitchen Sundays) for a time of fellowship, coffee and treats. Please consider providing 2-3 dozen baked or packaged cookies, or 2 loaves of fruit breads or 20-30 pieces of coffee cake, etc.… to be shared at Fellowship Hour. Contact Wendy Hall if you have questions or are unable to sign up using the link. Thanks for sharing your sweet love with one another!

As we prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection on Easter we are accepting donations for the display of Spring potted plants for the chancel on Easter Morning. You can dedicate flowers In Honor of or In Memory of or you can give anonymously with no message. You can also donate a plant to be given as a Grace Gift. The donation for each plant is $25. Orders can be placed until Sunday, April 13. If you have questions, please contact Julie Griffitts.

Palm Sunday, April 13

8:30 a.m. Worship – Chapel

10:00 a.m. Blessing of the Palms on Pine Street

10:30 a.m. Worship – Sanctuary and YouTube

Maundy Thursday, April 17

5:30 p.m. A Service of Shadows with Holy Communion – Chapel

7:00 p.m. Mozart’s Requiem – Sanctuary and YouTube

Good Friday, April 18

6:00 p.m. Good Friday Service of Prayer – Chapel

Easter Sunday, April 20

9:00 a.m. and 11 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary (and YouTube at 11 a.m.)

Extended Musical Preludes at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

A festive fellowship hour is held between the services. Childcare

for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers during worship is available. 

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