Watch at home the movie The Theory of Everything (2014) about Stephen Hawking. Then join us in the Heritage Room to discuss the film on Friday September 12 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Bring a movie snack to share and something to drink for yourself. For more information, contact Dean Fowler.

You're invited to participate in our upcoming Communication Needs Focus Session as we seek to strengthen how we stay connected and informed as a church family. We encourage you to attend this important gathering led by our Communications Committee. Your input will help us better understand how we can meet the communication needs of our diverse congregation. Your voice matters in shaping a more connected community.

Explore the biblical roots of hospitality, learn the realities of immigration today, hear stories from immigrant neighbors, and discover ways to act with love and justice right now.

PART 1 – 9/14, 9:00 a.m. | Plymouth Hall

God of the Journey: A Biblical Theology of Immigration

PART 2 – 9/21, from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Plymouth Hall

Immigration 101: Understanding the Landscape

This session includes lunch, RSVP requested. Please register online

to help us get a meal count.

PART 3 – 9/28, 9:00 a.m. | Standish Room

Crossing Paths: Stories from Our Immigrant Neighbors

PART 4 – 10/5, 9:00 a.m. | Plymouth Hall

Love in the Neighborhood: Local Advocacy and Action

For more information click here.

Support Groups for grief, and for caregivers meet every month.

These groups are always open to new participants, including first

time visitors and folks who haven’t attended in a while.



Grief meeting: Noon-1:30 p.m., Room 312

Contact Bill Forbes or Jean Manifesto.

Caregivers Zoom meeting: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Contact Bill Forbes

All middle and high school youth are invited to gather for lunch and conversation after worship this Sunday! We will have sandwich fixins, but youth are welcome to pack their own lunches or snacks if they'd prefer. This Sunday, we'll be talking about our program year, picking out our excursions, and playing some games. For more information, please contact Lianna.

Join Director of Music Kajsa Teitelbaum every week to enjoy a midweek musical break in a peaceful setting. Each month will feature a seasonal theme, September's theme is Musical favorites. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and and nourish your spirit through music and community. Lunch concerts will be around 30 minutes in length.

Did you know that the majority of church choirs these days have paid section leaders and support singers. Our FCC Chancel Choir is one of the few choirs that does not follow that trend; we are all volunteers, and hope that we can keep it that way. So, we always welcome new members, and since we are just getting started for the fall, now is a really good time to visit and try us out. We meet on Thursdays 7:00-9:00 p.m., and sing on Sunday morning in the Sanctuary. You don’t need any previous singing or choral experience; we are just happy you want to sing with us. Contact Kajsa.

Silver Bells is a welcoming daytime handbell choir for adults of all ages – no experience necessary! Ideal for those who prefer not to drive at night, this group offers music-making and community in a relaxed, supportive environment. Tuesdays 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Youth Bell Choir is open to all middle and high school students – no prior handbell or music experience required. Snacks provided before rehearsal – bring a friend and come ready to ring! Tuesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Sun Day, Sept. 21, celebrates solar power—the clean, safe, affordable energy we need now. Keep the movement growing: advocate locally/nationally, tour an energy-efficient home for ideas, or switch to an EV. Don’t miss Here Comes the Sun with Bill McKibben, Tues. 9/23, 6:30 p.m., Unity Church Boulder ($41.16, includes his new book). More events and details online here.

Our Fall Food Drive collection begins Friday 9/19. Remember the Drive as you shop this week and buy a little extra food and household goods to help our neighbors in need. Donations are distributed by the pantries of Boulder County AIDS Project (BCAP) and Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA). This list can guide your shopping. Bring your donations to the little red wagon in church on Sunday or to your local neighborhood leader: Bob Matthias, SE Boulder; Roy McCutchen, North Boulder; Kristen Aldretti, Gunbarrel/Heatherwood; and Phil Braudaway-Bauman, Longmont/Niwot. Questions? Contact Don Reed, Drive Leader.

Exodus is the heartbeat of the Hebrew Bible, the defining story that shaped Israel’s identity and faith. As our Sunday sermons trace this wilderness road, a small group will gather to dive deeper into the story. Guided by video dialogues with biblical scholars and Yale Divinity School professors Joel Baden and John Collins, we’ll explore themes of liberation, covenant, and God’s presence on the journey. Come for as many of the eight weeks as your schedule allows. No biblical background required. Hearty snacks will be provided to sustain you over the dinner hour. Facilitators: Chris & Phil Braudaway-Bauman. Sign up, email Chris.

Join the Social Justice Coalition to hear Summer House Meeting outcomes and discuss our path forward. We'll review key insights, explore next steps, select projects for your participation or leadership, and connect with other members. Whether you attended summer meetings or not, your voice is vital to our collective response. Come ready to listen and contribute to meaningful action. Hearty snacks will

be served.

Conversation, the Fall issue of our online magazine from First Congregational Church, is live! Explore inspiring stories, fall worship series details, music opportunities, art exhibits, small groups, and upcoming community events. Discover faith, connection, and service for the road ahead – read the latest issue today... click here.

Small groups are an important way for people to connect with others while pursuing spiritual transformation in our lives. The Small Groups Booklet Fall 2025 edition has just been updated and is available. Click here to peruse the small groups available at First Congregational. Also, paper copies are available in the Narthex. Take special note of the first section titled New Groups This Fall. If you have more questions, contact Susan Wilkinson or Linda Kowatch.

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