Sunday is your last chance to donate to help the kids of Boulder’s Family Learning Center (FLC) get a good start for the new school year! We still need backpacks and notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, and more to fill backpacks for students. You can support this effort by writing a check to First Congregational Church with “Backpacks” in the memo or giving electronically. Any donations of supplies accepted in the Link on Sunday.

Support Groups for grief, for caregivers, and for mental health meet every month. These groups are always open to new participants, including first time visitors and folks who haven’t attended in a while.

We are now on the new spring time schedule.

Grief Meeting: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Room 312. Contact Bill Forbes

or Jean Manifesto Caregivers Zoom Meeting: 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Contact Bill Forbes

We express our deepest sympathy to the family of Claire Coppola, especially her children, Megan, Erica, Katherine, and Sebastian. Claire’s granddaughter Sylvie was baptized in our church last November. Claire died on June 27, 2025 surrounded by her family. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 a.m. in our Sanctuary, followed by a reception in Plymouth Hall.

We gather in sorrow and in hope to remember and give thanks for the life of David Edwards on Sunday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. We especially hold in our prayers David's wife, Nancy, and their sons, Ian and Ross, and their families. A reception will follow in Plymouth Hall. 

There are so many lovely parks around, let’s meet up and enjoy them this summer! This Sunday, families are invited to come meet up in Lafayette where there’s a lovely playground for the children to play. We’ll have popsicles and families are welcome to bring their own snacks or lunch. See you there! Waneka Lake Park 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, CO.

For more information, contact Lianna.

Join us for the sweet taste of summertime as brunch and worship come together on Sunday, July 20. As we gather together around tables in Plymouth Hall to praise God and enjoy each other’s company, we’ll also share a meal. Egg frittatas, summer fruit, and coffee cake are on the menu. Vegan and gluten-free options available. All ages are welcome, though childcare for tots will also be offered. No reservations needed. We know you won’t want to miss it!

Bowls of cut fruit and help with setup and cleanup – that’s what we still need to create Brunch Church on July 20! A favorite event in First Cong's summer schedule, Brunch Church brings us to Plymouth Hall to worship together around a meal of baked frittatas, coffee cake, and fruit. Can you bring a large bowl of cut fruit? Or help with setup of tables, chairs, and place settings on Saturday? On Sunday we need prep and serve help and cleanup volunteers. Go now to our Sign-Up page to volunteer.

This summer, we’re gathering to explore the theological concepts portrayed in the Star Wars universe. All adults and youth are invited to watch Episode 4: A New Hope sometime this week and then meet up at the church for a discussion on Thursday, July 10th with Lianna. For more information, contact Lianna.

Middle and High School Youth: Sunday, July 20 at Gateway Fun Center in Boulder, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Families with Children: Sunday, July 27, Playdate at Rough and Ready Park in Longmont, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Bring your energy, your friends, and get ready for games, connection, and summer sunshine! More details to come. For more information, contact Lianna.

The temperature outside has risen, and our homeless friends can find relief and encouragement in a cool and friendly environment for Sunday lunch. Thank you for volunteering and providing much needed hospitality, especially in today’s world. Soup Kitchen is Sunday, July 27, 2025. We still need 4 volunteers for the first shift (9:00-11:30 a.m.) and 5 for the second shift (11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). For info or questions contact: Soo Rhee or Linda Kowatch.

August is a month of preparing to resume regular schedules for our lives with our families. Do your kids’ school clothes still fit? When is band camp? When is the first football game? Just as your family gets ready for Fall, the Ministry of Last Things is offering "The Gift of Planning" in August by presenting a new tool called: Taking Care of You and Your Family: Getting Your Affairs in Order. Watch the Weekly Email and Bulletin for more information.

Our church’s Social Justice Coalition invites you to a summer House Meeting – small group, 90-minute gatherings for conversation, community building, and discernment. Together, we’ll share what’s on our hearts, name the concerns we carry, and reflect on how the church can support one another and live into its calling. Groups are limited to five participants with a trained facilitator and note taker. Sign up here.

The Church is sponsoring a trip to Coors Field in Denver to see a Colorado Rockies baseball game on Sunday, August 31 at 1:10 p.m. vs. the Chicago Cubs. Tickets are $17 each and must be reserved and prepaid thru Jane Strohm or 303.717.5432. Tickets go quickly so get your tickets now! Join us as we cheer on the Rockies!

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