16 Feb 2021 0 Comment

To Act Justly…

Author: Mark Pickett God has shown you what is good. What does God require of you? To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Margot and I moved to Colorado from North Carolina nearly two years ago....
11 Feb 2021 0 Comment

How Do You Pay Your Pledge?

Log in to your profile in Realm (https://onrealm.org/firstcong/SignIn), and click on the “Giving” tab. If you already have a recurring, scheduled donation, at the top of the screen click on the “Scheduled” button. The active...
9 Feb 2021 0 Comment

Meditation on a Potato

Author: Amy Ostwald Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to...
2 Feb 2021 0 Comment

Gifts of Grace

Gifts of Grace Author: Nicole Speer Proverbs 27 tells us the best friends are those who are not afraid to wound us in the service of helping us become the people we strive to be. By this measure, God has blessed me with an abundance...
29 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Where Do We Go From Here? Rev. Traci Blackmon MacKenzie Lecture Resources

In preparation for our weekend with Rev. Traci Blackmon, Associate General Minister, Justice and Local Church Ministries, United Church of Christ, members of the MacKenzie Lectureship and staff have compiled the resources below. There is...
28 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Rev. Traci deVon Blackmon – Biographical Thumbnail

Until the lion tells the story, the hunter will always be the hero.  ~ West African Proverb  Rev. Traci Blackmon is the Associate General Minister of Justice & Local Church Ministries for The United Church of Christ.  As a...
27 Jan 2021 0 Comment

From the Climate Action Team

Here are some details about how you can “green” your home and make the switch to clean, renewable energy.  Our church can truly state that it is powered by 100% renewable energy.  How can it do that?  First, we have a geothermal...
26 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Gratitude

Gratitude   Author: Betsy Barrett   I believe God desires that we be in a state of gratitude as much as possible. Here’s what helps me: Every night before I sleep, I write down five things I’m grateful...
20 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Monthly On-going Small Groups

Connecting in the age of Coronavirus can feel limited. But through the grace of technology and a cadre of volunteers, there are possibilities for us to grow closer as a community even in a time of physical distancing. Below are many of our...
20 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Addressing Racism and Promoting Justice through Community Partnerships

The Board of Missions and Christian Social Action (BMCSA) looks to our covenants in making decisions about fund awards and advocacy efforts on behalf of First Congregational Church. While most of the programs that receive support...