Watch the movie Wake Up Dead Man – Knives Out #3 at home and then join us for a fun and lively discussion on Friday, February 20 at the church. Bring a movie snack to share and something to drink for yourself. For more information contact Dean Fowler.

Plan to attend the Climate Action Team's presentation on NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research). Come learn about NCAR, chat with people who have connections to it, and understand how work done by NCAR scientists affects our daily lives. Most pressing, learn the consequences for NCAR staff, for the Boulder community, and for worldwide research if the federal government carries out proposed defunding or elimination. CAT members will suggest how you can support keeping NCAR intact.

Are you new to the First Congregational Church community, looking to find out more, and get better connected? Join us on the 4th Sunday of the month, after worship, to get to know some of our staff and leaders at First Congregational, and learn more about the many ways you can get involved, including joining us as a member. Kids are welcome to attend with their parents.

Help provide a warm meal and welcoming space for our unhoused neighbors. First Cong’s March Soup Kitchen is Sunday, 2/22/26 and we still need two volunteers for the first shift (9:00-11:30 a.m. prepare the food and set up). No experience necessary! We will train you on the spot. Sign-up here as an individual, family or small group. Invite a friend and serve! For info or questions contact: Soo Rhee or Linda Kowatch.

Two companions for the season await you in the Narthex and the Link:

a devotional booklet (available in print and online) and a set of daily prayer cards. The booklet offers Scripture, commentary, poetry, visual art, hymns, and reflection prompts to guide you week by week through Lent. The daily cards – one for each day from Ash Wednesday into Eastertide – offer a simple prompt, a good-news mantra, and a prayer to ground your days in grace. The online booklet can be accessed here.

On February 13-14, the MacKenzie Lectureship Committee was delighted to welcome our congregation and the wider community to events with Erica Chenoweth. Special thanks to David Skaggs for facilitating Friday evening’s conversation, Matt Hess for assisting on Saturday, and the Board of Community Life, Board of Spiritual Life, and Safety Team for hosting, greeting, and ushering. Recordings are available online to watch and share for Friday’s lecture and Saturday’s Q&A.

The new issue of Conversation, our quarterly magazine, is here for Lent 2026! Access it online or pick up a print copy in the Link at church. Find out about our theme for Lent, Thursday Music & Prayer, Holy Week services, post-Easter events, Arts Camp, and our High School service trip. Pick up your copy and discover how this season invites you into connection and participation in God’s Good News.

Join us for 30-40 unhurried minutes of sound and stillness. Music offered by members of our congregation, with Scripture, poetry, and prayer.

2/26 – Jessica Kressin, piano

3/5 – Kajsa Teitelbaum and Anne Martinez

 “Singing Resistance” Songs from Minneapolis

3/12 – Congregational Bells

3/19 – Rebecca Flintoft, cello and voice

3/26 – Charlie Bistodeau, Kristen Smith, and Lillie Thomasset, violins

Join our FCC Knitting Group in support of the ICE protests, by purchasing a “Melt the Ice” hat or knitting one with us. All proceeds will go to immigrant aid agencies. This hat was worn in the 1940s by Norwegians as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and they are now a sign of resistance. Sign up here if you would like to purchase one or would like to help with knitting.

The McMane Arts Ministry presents Michael Charron’s Catacomb Saints, tracing his journey from lapsed Catholic to New Thought idealist, to Mystic, and now to spiritual alchemist – transforming the symbols of his Catholic tradition into artistic gold. Drawing on symbolist and surrealist traditions, Charron excavates his inner shadow, unearthing startling and captivating artifacts that reveal both vulnerability and vision.

Our February Fellowship of the Grape gathering will take place on Friday, February 27 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., hosted by Louisa Young. As the Olympics are taking place in Italy, Louisa would like to suggest an Italian wine. However, we have just had Presidents’ Day, and in honor of that, you might wish to select a wine with a blue, red, purple, or green label. As usual, couples bring an hors d’oeuvres to pass and a bottle of wine. Singles bring either. Nonalcoholic beverages will be available.

Our annual meeting will begin with a soup and salad lunch before turning to church business. Bring a crock pot of soup to share or lend a hand with setup or cleanup. Sign-up if you’d like to help. The meeting will include congregational votes on the 2026 operating budget, proposed updates to our financial policy, and the election of new officers and board and committee members.

At the Annual Meeting of the Congregation following worship on March 1, the congregation will vote on proposed updates to the church’s financial policy. These changes are designed to strengthen clarity, accountability, and good stewardship for the years ahead. Please take time to review the proposed revisions in advance here so you can come informed and ready to participate in this decision.

Slowly but surely, with the care and follow-up of our stewardship team, we are making our way toward a balanced budget. We invite you to join us on this climb toward the summit where, together, we can enjoy the view. If you are able to make a pledge for 2026, please don’t wait. Fill out a pledge form now. Reaching our goal by March 1, in time for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation, will help us continue this shared journey of faith.

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.

Members of First Cong have gathered twice to prepare snack bags to share with those visiting detainees at the GEO Immigrant Detention Center in Aurora. 100 snack bags were delivered to Casa de Paz last Friday. Casa de Paz was very appreciative and especially liked the messages of love included with many of the bags. Click here to learn more about this project supporting detained immigrants and their families. 

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