Join us to explore *Active Hope* and how it fosters resilience and transformation. This session introduces the concept, guiding us through gratitude, grief, connection, and change. We'll reflect on our individual journeys and shift from "business as usual" to active participation in the Great Shift. Facilitated by Rich Molpus, this discussion serves as a prelude to a larger forum led by Sarah Schulte, Mary Catherine Molpus, and Monica Muller-a Joanna Macy Fellow with a PhD in Philosophy focused on Ethics, Social, and Political Philosophy.

On the third Sunday of each month the LGBTQIA+ and Allies Ministry gather for food, fun, fellowship and ministry business. Each person is responsible to bring your own lunch and drink. You can bring a snack to share if you like. If you are a visitor on the third Sunday and want to join us, please see one of the pastors after the service and they will help you find the group. We will have extra sandwiches to share with you. Please join us! If would like more info, please contact Linda Kowatch

NAACP Boulder County invites you to attend an evening with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble! This Freedom Fund Celebration, while free and open to the public, requires Registration to reserve your spot. Donations are appreciated.

1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. Join the LGBTQ+ and Allies Ministry in attending this event on Friday, February 21 at 7pm. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased here. Movie Trailer. Contact Linda Kowatch.

As we age, we often think about what inheritance we will leave for our loved ones in terms of monetary or material gifts, but how many of us think about our Spiritual Legacies? In this two-part forum the MLT will invite you to share stories of who impacted your life, why it made a difference and what you want to share or pass on through your life

Join us as we look at our Roots, Fruits and Seeds.

Respond NOW! We invite you to jump in, roll up your sleeves, and enter deeply into the life and ministry of First Congregational Church. We will be receiving new members during 10:30 AM worship on Sunday, February 24. If you would like to learn more, please contact Julie Griffitts.

After the 10:30 a.m. worship service and a brief coffee break, we will reassemble in the Sanctuary to share thoughts and concerns about the first five weeks of the Trump presidency. David Skaggs, member of the congregation and our former Congressman, will offer a brief assessment of the events and decisions of the new administration and the national political scene. David will then open the floor to questions and comments.

FOG is a gathering of over-21 people sharing wine (or non-alcoholic beverages) and getting to know each other. Volunteer hosts choose a theme and provide plates, napkins and a NA beverage. Couples bring a bottle of wine and a hearty appetizer to share. Singles bring either. Wine glasses are provided. All are welcome! Contact Marj Fowler to receive notice emails or to host.

Volunteers needed for the Annual Meeting to set tables on Saturday, March 1 at 9:00am, and more volunteers are needed on Sunday, March 2, to provide chili or hearty soups, bread, brownies, and to clean-up after the meeting. Sign Up Here. Contact Carol Hasselbacher, Brad Sissom, or Sarah Schulte with questions. Many thanks to you, and see you on Sunday, March 2!

It’s that time of the year! Agenda items include the election of officers, board and committee members, an update on the progress of our Faith in Action Strategic Plan, and approval of the 2025 budget. The Meeting will begin with a meal of homemade chilis and soups. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available. Kids are invited to participate in special activities during the meeting. Everyone is welcome, and church members are especially encouraged to attend.

Are you ready to bring more justice into the world? Sign-up to be added to our weekly collective action list. Led by our congregation's Coalition of Social Justice Ministries, we will send out a weekly email with something, one thing, you can do during the week to advocate for a more just world. If you have questions or need help signing up, email Laura Riihimaki,

With so many concerns in the world today like lives lost to wars and senseless acts of violence, entire cities burned by wildfires, divisive policies enacted, and struggles in our personal lives, where do we find hope? Through whole & small group discussions with old and new friends and having fun together, the Men’s Retreat provides an opportunity to build an Active Hope. The retreat cost is $185.00 with partial and full scholarships available. Email Peter Oakes or Linda Kowatch for more information and then register online.

Thank you to the many of you who have made a pledge and/or a one-time gift to this year’s operating budget campaign. If you changed your pledge for 2025, don’t forget to change any automatic payments (REALM or through your bank) to the new amount. Your Stewardship Team is working on pulling in our missing pledges and gifts. If you have it on your list to make a pledge, click here to make your 2025 annual pledge or click here to make a one-time gift to help us meet our $25,000 match (we’ve got about $6,000 to go!). Many thanks!

Here’s a great way to show your support for the Youth of our Church! The Board of Faith Formation is coordinating an auction (to be hosted in the springtime) and a Pick-a-Party event to raise money for their Mission Trip to Fort Worth, TX in June. Can you donate an auction item/experience or host a Pick-a-Party?

Pick-a-Party works like this: Hosts decide a theme to their event, a time and place, and a price per person for their event. The host will be in charge of their event, but the Board of Faith Formation will collect all the information about participants and collect the money for the event. Some ideas from the past include dinners with cuisine from different parts of the world, a games night, crafting, geocaching, hikes and just about anything a host can imagine.

Both of these fundraisers require donations of your time, talents or auction items to make it a success! Please sign up for the auction or to host a party. Thank you for your support!

• Give

• Small Groups

• Volunteer Opportunities & Sign-Up Genius Links