A Place at the Table

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Sunday, August 4

9:30 am - Worship in Sanctuary

Scripture

Proverbs 9:1-6

John 21:1-14

HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY

Death and Donuts Series

How do I talk to my Loved Ones: It Ain’t Easy!

8:30 am – 9:15 am - Standish Room

Louisa Young and Jean Abbott share how to break the ice with

a funny video and discussion of strategies for getting your parents,

kids and loved ones to TALK about working towards a gentle ending

in a technologically crazed society.

The Welcome Table: Communion in Puerto Rico

Chris B-B’s sermon will include some reflection on our experience

of communion in Puerto Rico. The music will include a new communion hymn written by Chris and Kajsa in honor of the high school youth. Jessica Ostwald will be up front to offer the prayers. We’re also looking for high school youth to serve communion this day. Interested?

Contact Chris B-B prior to Sunday, August 4.

First Sunday Food Donations

Your donations support the important work of EFFA (Emergency Family Assistance Agency) and BCAP (Boulder County AIDS Project). EFAA needs cereals, dried & canned beans, brown & white rice, canned tomato products, dish & laundry detergent. BCAP needs canned meats and soups, canned fruits, canned beans, bath soap & shampoo. NO glass containers, please. Collection on the Link every first Sunday!

Please contact Gail McDougle with any questions -720-226-8337

Matthew’s Return from Parental Leave

Our Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will return from

his parental leave this Sunday, August 4. He will be in worship this Sunday and in the office next week. Leo can’t wait to meet the congregation of First Cong!

Deadline to Donate - School Supplies Drive

Boulder and St. Vrain Valley schools begin classes soon. We seek donations of backpacks and school supplies for the more than 11,000

“in-need” students. Place items (NEW ONLY, please) in the green tub

in the church office. We also will accept monetary donations to purchase needed supplies.

Make checks out to the church and write “School Supplies Drive”

in the memo line.

Summer Sunday School

Pre/K children are invited to the Toddler Room with Ms. Ginger.

Children GOING INTO 1st through 5th grades may leave with Deborah

or the designated teacher to spend the sermon time in an activity.

They will return to worship during the Invitation to Community Life.

Middle and High School youth are invited to attend worship during

the summer.

Regular Sunday School resumes on Welcome Sunday, September 8th.

NEWS

Meet Our New Facilities and Office Administrator

We are pleased to announce that beginning August 6, Beverly Miller

will join us as our Facilities and Office Administrator. Beverly has an

MS in Business Management and more than a decade of experience

in property management. We are grateful that Donna Thayer will be

staying on for a couple of weeks to ensure a smooth transition in the office. Beverly will work 25 hours a week, Tuesdays through Fridays.

On Sunday, August 18, we will introduce Beverly to the congregation

in worship and you can meet her during our time of fellowship

following the service - or stop by the church office to say “hello.”

Farewell Reception in Honor of Donna

Thursday, August 15, from 4 pm to 5:30 pm - Heritage Room

Join us for a Farewell Reception as we thank Donna Thayer, our Office and Facilities Manager, for her dedication and remarkable service to the church for the past six years. Come to thank her and wish her every blessing in whatever her future may hold.

Recruitment for Teachers and Mentors

Our faith formation program begins! We are looking for people who care about our children and youth, and would like to engage with them as

they explore their faith AND living their faith out in the world! The time commitment is the 2nd & 3rd Sundays each month (18 days per year).

This year our Elementary and Middle School kids will be studying...

Learn more and volunteer on our website here .

EVENTS

Community Table

Wednesday, August 7 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Please consider volunteering to help serve a meal to Bridge House Path to Home members and anyone else who needs a meal on August 7.

The event is rewarding and much fun. The meal is served at 2691 30th Street, Boulder, from 4:30 to 6:30 or anytime in between that you are available. Go to Useful Links at the bottom of the Friday electronic update and click on Community Table Sign-Up or contact Denise Cone .

Impacted by Addiction: Loss and Recovery

Thursday, August 8 at 7 pm - Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

We know the sad reality of the lives which are thwarted by addictions to illicit drugs and alcohol. We are continually reminded of the thousands

of people who die from overdoses or alcohol. We will hear personal testimony about the harsh realities of addiction and how they have impacted our lives. We will also focus on dealing with the loss of a loved one and how treatment can aid in recovery. This program is offered at

no charge. For more info visit www.inmi.us

Volunteers Needed for Family Learning

Center Health Fair

Saturday, August 10

Boulder’s FLC is dedicated to the care, education and support of at-risk children. They provide pre-school, after-school, summer tutoring, camp programs, as well as services for student’s parents and families. The Center hosts a Multicultural Wellness Festival that includes healthy food, entertainment, and fun games with booths providing school supplies, information and resources. For more info, email Gail. Volunteer here.

Newcomers Coffee

Sunday, August 11

Are you new to the First Congregational Church community, looking

to find out more and get better connected? Join us on August 11

after 10:30 worship to get to know our ministers, staff and leaders

at FCC, ask any questions you may have, and learn more about

the many ways you can get involved.

Blessing of the Backpacks and our Children

Sunday, August 11

Join us as we bless the backpacks and school supplies that have been collected AND bless our children, youth and parents as our kids head back to school. We even have a back to school gift to share!

Pick-Up Choir

Sunday, August 11 at 8:30 am - Sanctuary

Did you miss our first pick-up choir last Sunday? Don’t despair, you will have another opportunity next Sunday, August 11. This is your chance

to experience worship facing the congregation, and to get to sing your heart and soul out together with other singers. We meet in the sanctuary at 8:30 am to learn an anthem for that morning. Don’t be shy, come join us! Everyone is welcome. For questions, contact Kajsa.

Memorial Service for Erin Colcannon

Sunday, August 25 at 1 pm - Sanctuary

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Erin Colcannon

who died July 7, 2019. A memorial service in thanksgiving for her life

will be held Sunday, August 25 at 1 pm in the Sanctuary.

Mental Health Sunday

Sunday, August 25

We welcome Chris Cole as our preacher on Mental Health Sunday.

Chris is the host of the Waking Up Bipolar podcast and author of The Body of Chris: A Memoir of Obsession, Addiction, and Madness. Inspired by his journey of spiritual unfolding and mental health challenges. Chris practices life coaching from a heart-centered transpersonal orientation, combined with years of service to those navigating the intimate terrain

of transformative crisis. Learn more at colecoaching.com.

Mikah Meyer - Concert and Show

Friday, September 6 at 7 pm - Sanctuary

Join Today Show-featured National Cathedral countertenor singer and LGBTQ Advocate, Mikah Meyer, for a humorous, multimedia musical show about his nonstop, 3-year road trip to all 419 National Park Service sites. His National Parks Cabaret has been performed around the US and takes the audience on a journey through the genesis of Mikah's record-shattering trip, the struggles and triumphs of the road, and how Americans saved this trip by rallying behind the story of a gay Christian.