Join us in Denver, CO, for an unforgettable celebration of freedom and unity through the power of gospel music. Experience the joy and spirit of Juneteenth with electrifying performances by renowned artists and choirs. Learn more here.

Following the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 22, join First Cong folks at Foothills Community Park. Our Board of Community Life will provide BBQ sandwiches (pork, chicken, and vegan option), pasta and green salads, baked beans, dessert and beverages. All are welcome and warmly encouraged to join us for food, fellowship, games, and a playground for the kids. Face painting, balloon animals, great food, and great company! Hope to see you there under the picnic shelters!

The number of homeless people is increasing, and we are serving more meals than in the past. We also offer a place to sit down, be served and welcomed with sustenance for the hearts, bodies and souls of our neighbors. Soup Kitchen is Sunday, June 22. We still need 5 volunteers for the first shift (9:00-11:30 a.m.) and 2 for the second shift (11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). For info or questions contact: Soo Rhee or Linda.

Summer has well and truly arrived! Karen and Stewart Hoover invite all to welcome the summer FOG season on Friday, June 27 at 1497 Lodge Lane, Boulder from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring a summer wine and an appetizer to share (or just one or the other if you are coming solo) along with the spirit of fellowship. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. All over 21 are invited. Newcomers welcome!

Flatirons Habitat for Humanity has reserved 10 slots on Saturday, June 28 (8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) for FCC members to help at their Ponderosa Boulder site (North Boulder). Anyone 16+ can volunteer to help build. If you have questions, contact Tom Woods by email or at 303-931-4600. You can still register for the 6/28 Ponderosa build with the link above. Please join us for a rewarding and fun day supporting our community.

Contemplative Camp, a week-long camp experience held near Colorado Springs, has been an annual event in the Rocky Mountain Conference for more than 40 years. It was started by former First Congregational, Boulder Pastor Bruce MacKenzie. If you are looking for a week of quiet in a beautiful setting, and a chance to deepen your prayer life, this is a great way to do it. Bob von Trebra will be attending this year. If you have any questions about the camp, you can visit the La Foret website or contact Bob von Trebra, or phone 801-641-7019.

On this Sunday before the July 4th holiday, our worship is an extended prayer for our country. We welcome Mark Udall, former U.S. Senator from Colorado (2009-2015) as our preacher. In these days as our democracy is being challenged, this morning serves both as a confession of the ways we have fallen short of living our ideals and as a renewal of our aspirations and hope. Following Worship, former Senator Udall and former Representative David Skaggs will lead us in a Congregational Conversation.

Help the kids of Boulder’s FLC get a good start for the new school year! From June 29-July 13 we will be collecting school supplies like notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, and more to fill backpacks for students. Here is a full list of school supplies needed. Support this effort by writing a check to First Congregational Church with “Backpacks” in the memo or giving electronically. Donations of supplies accepted in the Link.

The LGBTQ+ and Allies Ministry invites you to hear Malcolm Himschoot, pastor, poet, educator, and trans activist, share his story and new book, Reading Secrets. Malcolm shares his spiritual journey as the child of a fundamentalist, closeted gay father who used scripture as a weapon against himself and his children. In Reading Secrets, Malcolm invites us to reimagine faith as a space for healing, truth, and liberation. 

Celebrate our nation's Independence at a catered picnic while supporting our Youth Mission Trip. We’ll celebrate with patriotic readings about equality and justice! Bring yourselves, a selected reading to share, and a lawn/camp chair. We provide the picnic, drinks, and a special homemade patriotic dessert! Let’s enjoy a summer afternoon together under the pine trees! Comfort facilities and parking nearby. RSVPs essential to Stewart Hoover by June 25, please. $25 pp., proceeds to support the Youth Mission Trip. Your Hosts: Stewart and Karen Hoover.

We gather in sorrow and in hope to remember and give thanks for the lives of these members and friends of our congregation. You are warmly invited to attend the following memorial services:

For David Edwards, Sunday, July 13, at 1:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary

For Fred Denny, Saturday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m.

Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship



For J.C. Lodge, Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary

This fall, step away from routine and make space to rest, reconnect, and be refreshed. Nestled in the mountains and surrounded by autumn beauty, the Women’s Retreat offers time to slow down and enjoy meaningful moments together. It’s a chance to breathe deeply, linger in conversation, find new friends, or deepen lasting connections – all in the company of women on a shared journey. We’ll begin with dinner Friday and conclude mid-morning Sunday after a closing time of worship. Can’t attend the full weekend? A Saturday-only option is available.

Mark your calendars for the Men's Retreat March 6-8, 2026 at Highlands Camp & Retreat Center. This is a wonderful weekend of making new friends and deepening old friendships. More details will come, but please save the dates and invite a friend to join you.

Explore Summer at First Congregational Church: A Season of Story, Spirit, and Shared Life. Inside, you’ll find features on summer Music,

our Safety Team, features of the new website, and a variety of summer activities and worship opportunities.

Don’t miss this vibrant look at what’s ahead this season! 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!

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