FOG is short for Fellowship of the Grape, a casual evening of conversation and food. All adults over 21 are warmly invited to attend. November’s FOG will be hosted by Erik and Susan Wilkinson in their new home. The theme is blended wines. Couples are asked to bring an appetizer and a bottle of wine. Singles may bring either an appetizer or a bottle of wine. Contact Marj Fowler (262-786-3609) or Susan Wilkinson (303-775-4642).

A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Rev. Gail McDougle will be held on Saturday, November 8 in the Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. followed by a reception in Plymouth Hall. Gail’s generous spirit and steadfast faith blessed our congregation and the wider United Church of Christ, where she served with wisdom and grace for many years. Join her family and the congregation as we place Gail in God's eternal care.

Make sure you stretch because we’re goin’ bouncin’! All youth grades

6-12 are invited to meet at Bounce Empire in Lafayette for an afternoon of fun. This indoor amusement park has inflatables, obstacle courses, and much more. Bring a friend and see you there!

Join representatives from Right Relationship Boulder to explore the city’s emerging plan for a healing path that honors the Indigenous history of the site and acknowledges Fort Chambers’ connection to the Sand Creek Massacre. This is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage with the process of remembering and reconciliation.

On Sunday, November 9, at the end of the 10:30 a.m. service, our Safety Team will guide us through a short evacuation drill – much like those fire drills we once practiced in school. Objectives for this fire drill are to better understand where the exits are in case of an emergency and to conduct a safe and orderly evacuation of the FCC buildings. The Fire Department will be on site, and detailed instructions will be in the Sunday bulletin.

Our morning will end with a festive coffee hour – because even safety practice can be a moment of community and care. More information is available here.

Each month the LGBTQIA+ and Allies Ministry gather for food, fun, fellowship and ministry business. Each person brings their own lunch and drink. You can also bring a snack to share. This Sunday the gathering will begin after the evacuation drill. If you are a visitor & want to join us, please see one of the pastors and they will help you find the group. We have extra sandwiches to share. Please join us. For more info, please contact Linda.

Who doesn’t love homemade pies for Thanksgiving from our community parter Mindful Works? Pies available for purchase are Pumpkin, Southern Pecan, and Mile High Apple. All pies can be made gluten free (see order form). Click here to place your order for pies. The last day to order is Sunday, 11/16. Order forms are also available in the office to be returned by 11/16. Learn more about Mindful Works and enjoy your pies!

Support Groups for grief and 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 in person 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.

Is the grocery bag you got at church last Sunday full? Still shopping? Here’s a list of most useful items Boulder County AIDS Project (BCAP) and Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA), who distribute our donations to those in need. Collections start today: contact your local coordinator Bob Matthias, SE Boulder; Roy McCutchen, North Boulder; Kristen Aldretti, Gunbarrel/Heatherwood; and Phil Braudaway-Bauman, Longmont/Niwot, or bring donations to church this Sunday to put in the little red wagon. Questions? Contact Don Reed, Drive Leader.

First Cong’s Social Justice Coalition invites you to attend Together Colorado’s 2025 People’s Assembly & Gubernatorial Forum at Augustan Lutheran Church, Denver. The Assembly will reflect on our work this year, help shape our People’s Agenda for the next 18 months and hear directly from Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates about the issues that matter most to our communities. RSVP to attend. Laura Riihimaki, Jean Nelson, and Linda Kowatch will organize carpools from First Cong leaving immediately following our congregational meeting 11/16. Please email Linda to carpool to this very important meeting.

Watch at home the movie Sinners, which is streaming on several services including Amazon Prime. Then join us in the Heritage Room to discuss the film on Friday November 14 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Bring a snack to share and something to drink for yourself. For more information contact Dean Fowler. 

Join us for Young Adults night at the Theatre. We will see the play

The Olive Tree at the CU-Boulder Loft Theatre. We may meet for dinner somewhere in Boulder before the show. If you are interested, contact

Jill von Trebra or Bob von Trebra to get tickets or for more information.

Does your family have preschool or elementary aged kids? The whole family is invited to join us at ABC Kids Climbing in Boulder for some athletic fun! Climbing is open to children (and adults) ages 2.5 and older and there are climbing walls, slides, bouldering, a zip line, and more. It’ll be a great time of family fellowship and fun!

The Gun Violence Prevention Ministry and the Mental Health A2A Ministry invite youth, parents, and all concerned to a forum dealing with the current state of violence causing our youth to struggle with their mental health. Dr. Tina Pittman Wagers, a Clinical Professor of Psychology at CU and Ginny Mack, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, will lead this discussion Sunday, November 16th at 9:00 a.m. with light snacks at 8:45 a.m. in the Standish Room. Childcare will be provided. For more information contact Carol Young.

During worship on Sunday, November 16, we will welcome new members into the life of our congregation! This is your invitation to roll up your sleeves, join the journey, and step fully into our community of faith, service, and celebration. Curious or ready to take the plunge? Contact Julie Griffitts, and become part of the story we’re writing together.

Join us after the 10:30 a.m. worship service for the Fall Congregational Meeting. Come participate in our long and proud tradition of congregational government. Agenda items include a review of the 2026 Target Budget and the future use of the Carriage House. Everyone is welcome, and church members, in particular, are urged to attend. Hearty snacks will be served, and childcare is available.

Each Christmas season the Longmont Symphony Orchestra and Boulder Ballet present The “Gentle” Nutcracker, a sensory-friendly abridged version of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet especially for our neurodiverse community, their family members, and caretakers. The lights remain softly lit and attendees can move around freely, making joyful noise, as we perform. We are gratefully seeking volunteer ushers for this year’s performance! Sign up now. Performance date is Saturday, 12/6 at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium Skyline High School, Longmont.

Originally from Great Britain and now based in Colorado Springs, Simon Jacobs has served at Christ’s College (Cambridge), Salisbury Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and Grace & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. A gifted performer and improviser, he’s played at Westminster Cathedral, Washington National Cathedral, and the Aspen Music Festival. Learn more: www.simonrjacobs.com. The Sawyer Memorial Organ Concert, founded in 2012 in memory of our former Director of Music, Jane Sawyer, honors her legacy through exceptional organ artistry.

Grace Gifts were assembled by the Board of Community Life, and you delivered! Thank you to all who delivered the Grace Gifts last weekend. There were 69 people who received a Grace Gift of Love from the Church. Also, a BIG “thank you” to the Grace Gift Bakers who made yummy pumpkin bread: Donna Klopf, Wendy Hall, Carol Green, Marj Fowler, Amy Voida, Jane Thomas, and Linda Kowatch. Together we are the hands and feet of Christ. Thank you!

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