The Future Church
First Congregational Church of Boulder is honored to welcome Dr. Nancy Amerman and Dr. Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi for the MacKenzie Lectureship Weekend, February 7-9, 2025.
MacKenzie Lecture by Dr. Ammerman
Friday, February 7, 7:00 p.m., followed by Reception
How Shall We Gather? Reflections on America’s Changing Religious Landscape and the Necessary Future of the Church
This lecture will begin with a sober look at the challenges posed by the growing population of unaffiliated people, declining religious organizations, and a culture rife with religious scandals and political polarization. Yet beyond those challenges, churches remain vital to their communities, and we will explore the resources of tradition and imagination that can allow them to move into the future.
Workshop with Dr. Ammerman and Dr. Lizardy-Hajbi
Saturday, February 8, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Envisioning the Church of the Future
Participants will explore together the trends that are shaping, and will shape, church life. They will be invited to participate in designing a “Church of the Future” based on key values and commitments, and they will engage in discussion about the joys and challenges of such an endeavor.
Morning Worship with Dr. Ammerman preaching
Sunday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.
Dwelling in the Wilderness
Exodus 16: 9-12; Acts 1:6-14
