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...
18 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Preparing the Way

Preparing the Way   Author: Eric Malmborg   The voice of one crying out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” Mark 1:3    I was particularly taken by Pastor Chris’s...
12 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Stewardship

Stewardship Author: Nicole Speer   For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~Matthew 6:21   My daughter is the most generous person I know. She rarely wants anything for herself and instead...
7 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Stewardship

First Congregational Church of Boulder Boards Committees and Ministries   The 2019 Annual Report, available at firstcong.net, provides summaries of the activities of each of the boards and committees, and current...
5 Jan 2021 0 Comment

Experience Your New Wine Skin at First Congregational Church

Author: Jeanne Lounsbury   He told them this parable: “No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one. Otherwise, they will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. And no...