Weddings

First Congregational Church is a beautiful and sacred place for your wedding

The historic and newly renovated air conditioned gothic sanctuary, with its towering ceilings, stained glass windows and rich warm wood is awe-inspiring, yet surprisingly intimate.

We hope the information presented here answers many of the questions you may have. Our staff is ready to give you the best possible guidance in planning your special day.

Click here for a Virtual Tour of the sanctuary.

Downtown Boulder Location

First Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ, Boulder, is the oldest existing congregational church in the state of Colorado. It was organized July 17, 1864, in a cottonwood grove near Valmont Butte, with 14 original members. Later Boulder was chosen as the site for the church over Valmont, as Boulder gave promise of being the future business and educational center and the county seat. From 1865 to 1875 the Reverend Nathan Thompson was pastor of the church, the first full-time minister in Boulder. Our church has a newly renovated chapel conveniently located at Broadway and Pine in downtown Boulder. The church is across the street from the Hotel Boulderado and is also less than 1/2 mile from the St. Julien Hotel, the Rembrandt Yard and the Pearl Street Mall. First Congregational Church was built in 1907 and is one of the oldest churches in Boulder. Click here for a Virtual Tour of the Chapel. We have a beautiful newly renovated Sanctuary that will seat 350 people. We also have a new chapel that seats 60 people. Both have stained glass windows and flexible seating arrangements. We also have a small parking lot available as well as the public lots behind the church.

Personalized Ceremony By a Church Pastor

Our large Fellowship Hall or the Church’s outside patio can be used for a reception. There are also a number of hotels and restaurants nearby for your reception. A pastor of the Church will officiate at all weddings at the church and has responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the wedding. One of the church pastors will meet with you at least three times to discuss the details of your wedding service and personalize your ceremony. More in-depth premarital counseling can also be arranged with one of the pastors, should you desire.

Experienced Ceremony Coordination

We also have one of the finest organs and organists in the Rocky Mountain region, which will make your procession down our 100-foot aisle a truly memorable experience. Of course, other types of music, such as strings, harp, guitar, woodwinds, piano, or even recorded music are possible and sound wonderful in our acoustically friendly space. Our Music Director and organist can assist you in choosing the music that is just right for your ceremony. We provide a knowledgeable and experienced ceremony coordinator who will be your personal consultant throughout your planning process, at the rehearsal, and for the wedding ceremony itself. We are an Open and Affirming congregation, that welcomes and affirms people of all sexual orientations. Weddings at First Congregational Church are planned based on the desire of the couple to make a sacred commitment to one other, not on any other criteria.

Facility Rentals

First Congregational Church has a wide variety of meeting spaces for your event.

The historic and newly renovated air conditioned gothic sanctuary, with its towering ceilings, stained glass windows and rich warm wood, is an ideal acoustic setting for concerts and lectures.  Our sanctuary is also available for weddings.

We also have a wide variety of classrooms, meeting and meditation spaces and a conference room available for rent.  Non-profit community groups are especially welcome, and receive a discount.

For more information on prices or to apply, see our facility rental application. If you have questions about facility rentals, please email Julie Griffitts, or call 303-442-1787.

Printable Facility Rental Application | Online Facility Rental Application
Wedding Fees and Reservation Form | Online Wedding Reservation Form