First Congregational UCC Boulder will be joining other faith communities in Minneapolis and around the US by ringing our bell tower for 10 minutes each Saturday through April 4th at 11:00 a.m. MST (Noon CST) to show support for Minneapolis. This mission of solidarity is organized by City of Bells in Minneapolis. If you have a bell at home, step out and ring it on your front porch. Click here to read the whole press release.

In a time of social unrest and ongoing struggles for justice, how can peaceful movements create lasting change? This forum draws on Erica Chenoweth’s research and book Civil Resistance to explore why nonviolent movements succeed and we as a community of faith can respond with courage and hope in public life. This gathering offers

a welcoming foundation as our congregation prepares to welcome

Dr. Chenoweth as our MacKenzie Lecturer on February 13-14.

Valentine Grace Gifts were assembled by the Board of Community Life and are ready for delivery! Grace Gifts Boxes will be available to pick up in the Link on Sunday, 2/8. Simply take a box or two or three and then deliver them on Sunday or Monday. When you deliver them check in with the person(s) and share a little extra love this month. If you have questions, please contact Linda or text 615-485-6126. Thank you for delivering Valentine Grace Gifts!

Attention all high schoolers! You (and a parent) are invited to an interest meeting about this year's mission trip on Sunday, February 8th after worship. We'll have some gourmet donuts and talk about the who/what/where/when/why of our mission trip! Spoiler alert: we're going to Kansas City, MO for a hands-on service-learning trip of Justice 101! Ready to register? See you at the info meeting on the 8th!

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.

How does your family celebrate Lent? This year, we have prepared Lenten kits to help support families as they prepare their hearts for Easter. These kits include devotional materials and activities for all ages. They can be picked up in the Narthex starting on February 8th.

Help us extend hospitality after the MacKenzie Lecture! Can you be one of 25 people bringing 2 dozen cookies or brownies for us to share at the reception. Homemade or store-bought, every offering helps create a warm and welcoming table. Gluten-free treats are welcome too. Please deliver to the church office on Friday, Feb. 13, before 2:00 p.m., or at 6:00 p.m. If you can help, sign-up here. Thank you for sweetening the evening!

Lecture: Friday 2/13, 7:00 p.m. | Online Only

Dr. Chenoweth serves as Academic Dean for Faculty Development and Frank Stanton Professor of the First Amendment at Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and is the author of Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know. In-person registration is now full. Please join us online to watch the lecture livestreamed.

Coffee & Conversation | Plymouth Hall

Saturday, 2/14, 9:00 a.m. (Doors Open at 8:30 a.m.)

Gather with us in person for conversation and reflection with Dr. Chenoweth. There is still space available. Come and be part of the dialogue. Registration required.

Last Sunday we blessed our pledges for the 2026 operating budget.

As of Thursday, we had 162 pledges, about 72% of the number of pledges we expect. So, the Stewardship team is practicing hope on purpose – big time – that if you have not pledged yet, you will do so as soon as possible so we don’t have to pester – rather pastor – you!

Pledging needs to be all wrapped up in about a week so our budget planners can get to work. Send or bring your pledge card to the church or use the online form. With many thanks, Your Stewardship Team.

Join the University of Colorado and the Museum of Boulder in honoring Dr. Charles Nilon, CU’s first Black professor, and Mrs. Mildred Nilon, CU’s first Black librarian, as part of the Toni Morrison Society’s Bench by the Road initiative. The program begins in our Sanctuary, and will be followed by a reception at the Museum, 5:00-6:00 pm. Registration (required) and more information on the Museum's website: All are welcome to this free powerful evening of music, history, and connection

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent and our journey with Jesus to the cross. Join us for a simple Supper and Service of Worship which includes the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the ritual of anointing with ashes. All are welcome and no reservations are needed for this intergenerational service. We need 10 crockpots of soup or chili; please sign up now if you can bring one!

The Interfaith Network on Mental Illness (INMI) started with considerable backing from members of First Congregational Church. In recognition of our 15 years, we are having a party to celebrate our beginnings. We welcome anyone who has been involved in INMI over the past 15 years, those who wish they had been, and those who would like to know more about us as we move forward.

The Retreat Planning Team invites you to the Men’s Retreat March 6-8 at Highlands Retreat Center in Allenspark, CO. This retreat is designed to create new friendships and strengthen old ones through whole and small group discussions. This year we will explore questions surrounding our theme "Love My Neighbors". Join us and Register Now! Contact Peter Oakes or Linda Kowatch. 

Please plan to attend this year's Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 1st. We will meet in Plymouth Hall for lunch, followed by our Annual Meeting which will include congregational votes on our 2026 operating budget, a capital campaign feasibility study, an updated financial policy, and new officers, board members and committee members. For your review, see the updated financial policy here. More information about the meeting will be sent out two weeks before the meeting. Please email Sarah Schulte with any questions.

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