If you haven’t yet donated your Food Drive grocery bag, today’s your last chance! Your shopping assists our neighbors through distributions by Boulder County AIDS Project (BCAP) and Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA). Contact your local coordinator to donate: Bob Matthias, SE Boulder; Roy McCutchen, North Boulder; Kristen Aldretti, Gunbarrel/Heatherwood; and Phil Braudaway-Bauman, Longmont/Niwot. Questions? Contact Don Reed, Drive Leader.

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 this evening, 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.

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.

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.

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 online order form). 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!

Soup Kitchen is Sunday, 11/23. We still need four volunteers for the first shift (9:00-11:30 a.m.) and eight for the second shift (11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). We will train you on the spot. Please sign up as an individual, family or small group or contact Linda Kowatch, who will sign you up. For info or questions contact: Soo Rhee or Linda Kowatch.

The Mental Health Ministry invites you to attend HOPE Lights the Night 17th Annual Candlelight Gathering organized by HOPE Coalition of Boulder County at Community UCC. This event remembers those lost to us by suicide and honors the bereaved and all touched by suicide. This free program includes music, responsive readings, a symbolic lighting of candles, and brief comments about how suicide affects us all. If you or someone you know needs help, please call or text 988.

Join Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) to honor and remember transgender and nonbinary lives lost to violence, hate, and discrimination. Our community faces political attacks at every level. This day is a solemn reminder of the urgent need to protect, support, and uplift trans people. As we mourn those lost, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where trans people can live authentically, safely, and proudly. All allies are encouraged to attend.

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 on his website. 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. Join us on Friday, Nov. 21.

The Board of Spiritual Life invites you to stay after worship to help decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. Deck the Halls, the Sanctuary, and the Chapel with wreaths, garlands, lights, and 12-foot trees! Hearty snacks set up in the Standish Room will fortify all the elves. A playlist of Christmas music will accompany our Joy to the World. Meet in the Sanctuary following 10:30 a.m. worship to help decorate!

This Advent marks our 31st year supporting Alternative Gifts International (AGI), with over $212,000 given. Shop the Alternative Gift Market during coffee hours in the Link to “gift” support for global causes. AGI funds clean water, food security, and education – small gifts make big change. Also featured: Noor El-Salam for refugee children in Lebanon, Kenya Education Foundation, and local partner Mindful Works with handcrafted gifts that empower lives.

The McMane Arts Ministry invites you to journey through nativity art with Waverly Matthews. Together we’ll imagine ourselves in the story of Christ’s birth, reflect on Renaissance masterpieces, and discover insights about our own nature and calling. A light brunch will be served.

Join us on Sunday, 12/7, at 9:00 a.m. in the Standish Room for a forum with our Community Partner Together Colorado. The Social Justice Coalition at First Cong partners with Together Colorado to advocate on many issues in Colorado and throughout the Colorado legislative season that align with our covenants. You won’t want to miss this as we set our agenda for advocacy in 2026 and beyond. Together Colorado is a multi-faith network that spans 220 congregations and faith leaders across the state. Contact Jean Nelson or Linda Kowatch.

Stand Up for Racial Justice Movie | Plymouth Hall

Saturday, 12/6, 7:00 p.m.

Youth Christmas Party | Grace Gallery

Sunday, 12/7, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Kwanzaa Celebration | Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library

Wednesday, 12/10, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Parade of Lights Potluck/Jingle Mingle | Plymouth Hall

Saturday, 12/13, Parade, 4:00 p.m. and Jingle Mingle, 7:00 p.m.

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