Drawing on her work collecting oral histories for the Museum of Boulder’s Proclaiming Colorado's Black History exhibit (2023–2025) and sharing her own family’s journey from enslaved ancestors in 1824 to today, Min. Glenda Strong Robinson will highlight the power of preserving personal and community stories and inspire attendees to document their own family histories. Min. Glenda is a mother, grandmother, associate minister, small business owner, historian and mentor to many. Don’t

miss this forum!

Join Rev. Bob von Trebra to study Scripture together – across every season of life, every adult age, every story. While we are grateful for the energy young adults bring, this circle is open wide: All are welcome to read, discuss, and enjoy community as we reflect on the Bible together. Contact Bob von Trebra.

8/1 9:00-10:00 a.m. Home Depot Kids Workshop

1600 29th St, Boulder

8/8 10:00-11:30 a.m. Kanemoto Pool Splashpad

1151 S Pratt Pkwy, Longmont

8/15 10:00-11:30 a.m. Scott Carpenter Park Playdate

1505 30th St, Boulder

Click here for the full schedule. Questions? Contact Lianna.

8/2 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bowling at CU

1669 Euclid Ave, Boulder

8/9 3:30-5:30 p.m. Great Outdoors Water Park

500 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette

8/16 5:00-7:00 p.m. Grace Gallery

Pancake Breakfast for Dinner

Click here for the full schedule. Questions? Contact Lianna.

RISE Against Suicide helps youth at risk of suicide by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment, enabling them to find hope and healing. The LGBTQ+ & Allies Ministry, the Mental Health Ministry, and the Board of Missions and Christian Social Action are sponsoring our annual Christmas in August to provide financial support for services as students return to school at a stressful time. Please consider donating here.

Please note that office hours will be adjusted the week of August 3 while Julie Griffitts is on vacation. The church office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to assisting you during those hours.

The search for our next associate pastor has begun. Our church profile was submitted to and approved by the conference office. It has been posted on the UCC Ministerial Opportunities page! Interested candidates will submit ministerial profiles indicating their self-assessment of gifts and skills in ministry. These will be reviewed as received by the search committee. The review and discussion of candidate profiles is completely confidential. However, a general update about where we are in the process will be shared from time to time.

In 2014 First Congregational Church voted as a congregation to become a WISE Congregation, committing to be Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaged in mental health matters. Each year we dedicate one worship service to our WISE Covenant to be reminded of how to better live into that covenant. This year our Mental Health Sunday Worship Service is August 9 at 10:00 a.m. We will examine our WISE Covenant and hear one member’s testimony about their mental health journey. Join us so all in the congregation can commit to being active in being part of a WISE Congregation.

Middle and High schoolers (and older) are invited to an introductory handbell session in the sanctuary on August 16 after the service. Come explore the fun in ringing together. No previous experience needed. This session is led by some of our expert ringers in the congregation. For questions, email Kajsa.

Returning this summer is our Family Camping Trip! As the summer closes, folks of all ages bring a tent and meet up at Rocky Mountain National Park for a weekend of restful joy. This year our theme is "What Every Living Thing Needs." Through nature, conversation, song, and community, we will explore and experience the interconnectedness of the

whole earth. This trip is open to all ages. Adult: $50, Children and Youth (Ages 5-18): $20. For more information, contact Lianna Campos.

Cannonball! Pack your swim bags, First Cong is taking over the Sunset Pool in Longmont! We’ve reserved this waterpark for our EXCLUSIVE use for the evening, and it contains a heated outdoor pool with six lap lanes, a large wading area, three diving boards, and two fast and fun waterslides. So much fun to be had! All ages are welcome, as are your friends and family. Register here!

Are you interested in trying out the Chancel Choir but afraid of committing to weekly rehearsals? Try our summer pick-up choir. We

will meet on 8/30 and 9/6 to learn an anthem for that Sunday morning. Gathering time is 9:00 am in the Sanctuary. Kajsa will bring the music. Hope to see you there! For questions, email Kajsa.

Thanks to a generous donation, nearly 70 books have been added to the Book Nook in the Faith Center’s west stairwell and the Plymouth Hall lobby area. Come browse the shelves and borrow freely! If you'd like photos showing book titles, contact Pat Whitaker. Reminder: There’s a donation bin, should you have any reading materials to contribute!

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