FCC's Racial Justice Ministry is excited to support the Jerusalem Youth Chorus in two concerts coming to Colorado: Saturday, May 31, at 7:00 p.m. at Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, in Boulder, and another in Denver, Sunday, June 1, at 4:00 p.m., Park Hill United Methodist Church, 5200 Montview Blvd. JYC is a choral and dialogue program in Arabic, Hebrew, and English for Palestinian and Israeli youth in Jerusalem. For tickets click here and use code JYCHOPE for a 15% discount. Click on JYC for more info on the mission of the choir.

Are you new to the First Congregational church community, looking to find out more, and get better connected? Join us after 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.

Explore the book of Acts and find out how the story of our ancestors in faith is similar to our struggles today – some of the same problems and challenges continue. This is a come and go event, so join us whenever you are available to attend. We read the passages together so there is no preparation needed. Contact John Bisceglia to receive the Zoom link.

Who Stole My Bible? by Jennifer Butler shows how the Bible from Genesis to Revelation inspires us to find our voices to resist oppression of any kind. Each chapter brings together significant stories of Scripture with true stories of courageous religious communities countering authoritarianism and white supremacy in America today. The author, Jennifer Butler, an ordained minister, is the Executive Director of Faith in Democracy. Contact Margot Pickett or Chris Braudaway-Bauman.

This eight-class session will introduce the principles of Tai Chi through warm-up exercises and the beginning movements of the form. Along with improving balance, the practice of Tai Chi Chuan develops body awareness and circulates energy to support good health. The Instructor, Virginia Schultz, has over thirty years of experience teaching the Cheng Man Ching Simplified Yang Form to First. $155 – payable at first class

June 6-8 is the weekend we honor lives of people in the United States affected by gun violence. Because orange symbolizes the value of each person's life, we wear orange to call an end to gun violence. Please join our Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) Ministry all weekend and on Sunday by wearing a scarf, pin, or other orange item. Virtual and in-person events are held across the nation. Click on Boulder Moms Demand Action for local events, Saturday, June 7.

After a formative week at Highlands Retreat Center, our children return to lead us in worship with a musical offering from the heart. This year’s production, Storms, tells the courageous story of children wondering whether they have the strength to face the storms of life. As they explore the Gospel story of Jesus calming the waves, they discover a deeper truth: no matter what rages around them, Jesus is in the boat with them. They remind us that just as Christ is present with us, we are called to be present for one another – steadfast companions through every storm.

First Cong Booth at Boulder PRIDE - Volunteer

Sunday, 6/15, 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Central Park

In 1987 First Cong became an Open and Affirming Congregation, meaning we invite and affirm our LGBTQ+ siblings into membership and leadership. To live into that covenant, we invite everyone to participate in Boulder PRIDE on June 15. We need volunteers to help host and welcome people to our booth AND we need 600 frozen freezer pops. Sign up in the Link after worship or email Carmen Valdes to become part of the First Cong PRIDE Booth Team.

Pride Sunday Worship

Sunday, 6/22 at 10:00 a.m. | Sanctuary and Online

The Sunday following Boulder Pridefest, we gather for a vibrant worship service lifting up the voices, gifts, and faithful witness of LGBTQ+ people. Through song, story, and sacred testimony, we’ll affirm the beauty of every beloved child of God. Wear your rainbow colors, bandanas, and tees – come as you are, come in joy, come with pride.

The LGBTQIA+ and Allies Group has designed a shirt with the phrase Love Is Love on the front and the First Cong logo on the back. We wanted to have a shirt we can wear to Open and Affirming (ONA) Sunday, PRIDE, and other events showing people that First Cong is a safe place to worship for ALL of God’s children. We are not raising funds but are just providing a way to give testimony to God’s love. If you would like to order one, click here.

Help us beautify our church grounds and surrounding area! We'll be spreading mulch, planting along the strip between our parking lot and the City sidewalk, and filling in the old sandbox with fresh pavers. Bring gloves, shovels, and a wheelbarrow if you have them. Free parking is available in the church’s west lot, accessible from the alley.

Join the Cultural Celebration in Longmont on 6/14, Family Learning Center Boulder Event on 6/15, Festival of Flags on 6/16 and Colorado State Wide Gospel Choir on 6/21 at King Baptist Church, 3370 Ivy St, Denver. To register to sing in the choir and attend rehearsals on 6/9 and 6/10 in Denver click here. For information on all other events, click here.

Now that plants are blooming more profusely, we look forward to those that you will share in our church each week! If you have flowers to share, please go to the church website – Member Dashboard. Scroll down to Volunteer Signup/Sunday Flowers. Fill in your name on the chosen date. Please indicate if you would like for your flowers to be in memory of, or in honor of, someone. However, the flowers can simply be given. We look forward to what you will share from your gardens!

Mental Health Sunday

6/15 at 10:00 a.m.

Sanctuary and Online

Church Picnic, Sunday

6/22 at 11:30 a.m.

Foothills Community Park

Service of Prayerful Patriotism,

Sunday, 6/29 at 10:00 a.m.

Former U.S. Senator Mark Udall Speaking

Sanctuary and Online

Congregational Conversation,

Sunday 6/29 at 11:30 a.m.

with Former Senator Mark Udall and Former Representative

David Skaggs – Sanctuary and Online

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