First Congregational Church
Rooted in God's Love, nourished on our spiritual journeys, and growing as an inclusive Christian presence in Northern Colorado and beyond.
Fellowship & Formation for Adults
Check out opportunities for adults to find fellowship and spiritual formation where we are rooted, nourished, and growing as a church community. If you are interested in learning more about one of these opportunities, please email Rev. Brooklyn.
Opportunities Every Week, Open to Everyone
Centering Prayer
Date: Mondays
Time: 12 to 12:30 p.m.
Place: Chapel
Centering Prayer meets in-person on Mondays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the chapel. Beginners are welcome. They also meet every other weekday at noon on Zoom. Please join us!
Adult Education with Rev. Ben
Adult Education returns September 14th!
Date: Mondays
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Place: Zoom
Rev. Ben leads a class each Sunday morning between services where he digs deeper into some of his favorite Christian topics. All are welcome! Please reach out to Rev. Ben if you are interested in participating.
Wednesday Night Live
WNL returns on September 16th!
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 5:15 p.m. for dinner, 6 p.m. for programs
Place: Chadwick Hall
Please join us each Wednesday night for a time of learning and fellowship for all ages.
5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m. Shared meal in Chadwick Hall
We will provide soup, bread, and oreos. Gluten free and vegan options will be available. $5/person or $15/family max. You are welcome to bring additional items to share - each item you bring means a member of your party eats for free!
6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Structured play in gym for kids, learning and community connection opportunities for adults.
Wednesday Night Live Cooking Team
WNL returns on September 16th!
Date: Wednesdays
Place: Kitchen
This team arrives early each Wednesday evening to prepare dinner for all our Wednesday Night Live folks! Contact Rev. Tamara for more details.
Scripture Seminar
Scripture Seminar returns on September 10th!
Date: Thursdays
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Place: Zoom
Scripture Seminar (Bible Study) meets each Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. via Zoom. Please reach out to Rev. Ben if you are interested in participating!
Choir
Choirs return on September 3rd!
Date: Thursdays
5 - 6 p.m. Handbell Choir
6:15 - 7 p.m. Social Hour (first Thursdays)
7 - 8:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
For more information, please reach out to Director of Music, Nicholas Gilmore.
Regular Offerings
Volunteer at the Weld Food Bank
Date: Second Thursday of the month
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Weld Food Bank
The number of people in our community who are food insecure has grown exponentially in recent years. As a community of faith in Weld County we seek opportunities to assist others in receiving things that we take for granted. On each second Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m., we invite our members and friends to join us in packaging food for distribution to those in need in our community.
Registration is required in advance so click here to register now.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Date: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Chadwick Hall
The monthly Prayer Shawl Group meets the third Tuesday of each month. All knitters or crocheters are welcome. Bring projects that you have started. Yarn is available in the church office for anyone who needs it.
Guadalupe Community Center Meals
Date: Fourth Saturday of the month
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Place: Guadalupe Community Center
Join a team from First Congregational to cook and serve a meal at the Guadalupe Community Center!
We serve on the fourth Saturday of each month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Book Group
Date: First & third Thursdays of the month
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: FCC
The Book Group meets twice a month Thursdays to discuss a book they are reading together.
Ruth Group
Date: Second Thursday of the month
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: FCC
The Ruth Group is a women's group that meets every second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at FCC. All women are welcome!
ROMEOS
Date: Fridays
Time: 8 a.m.
Place: Epic Egg on 10th Street
ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) gather every Friday at 8 a.m. at the Epic Egg on 10th Street. All retired men are welcome to join them!
Special Offerings
Living Water Soul Care
Living Water Soul Care is a community agency led by Dr. Sandy Varley, LPC, a ministry partner of First Congregational Church. Living Water offers individual and group spiritual companionship to deepen your spiritual life through transformative coaching, faith-informed psychotherapy, seminars, and retreats. Visit their website to learn more about current offerings at livingwatersoulcare.net.
Walburga Abbey Retreat Days
Rev. Ben leads quarterly retreats to the Abbey of St. Walburga, where participants will find opportunities for both communal and individual contemplation. Transportation provided. Contact Rev. Ben for more information.
Alternative Worship Experiences
Rev. Tamara and her team create meaningful worship experiences that occur outside of our Sunday morning services. Contact Rev. Tamara if you are interested in joining them.
Habitat for Humanity
Join FCC folks who volunteer with Habitat! Contact Rev. Brooklyn to be connected with the group facilitators.
Conversations on Race Group
Deconstruct your internal biases in community with this group, facilitated by members of our congregation. Contact Rev. Brooklyn to be connected with the group facilitators.
LGBTQ+ Circle
This is a group for LGBTQ+ folks to find belonging, safety, and community with one another. Contact Rev. Tamara for more details.
Spanish Language Circle
¿Te gustaría practicar tu español conversacional en comunidad?
Do you want to practice your conversational Spanish in community? Contact Rev. Tamara for more details.
Toddler Play Group
Families with toddlers are invited to meet up for play dates at local parks! Contact Rev. Ben for more details.