
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 a community circle, please click the button below to fill out the interest form.
Women's Retreat

Date: October 17-19
Place: La Foret in Colorado Springs
Registration for the Women's Retreat has begun! This year our theme is "Rest, Reflect and Relax: Finding Space" and will be October 17-19. We will be at La Foret again, but this time in Lapp Lodge, a brand new facility that features only one roommate per room and no bunk beds! Space is limited, so sign up at the registration link by October 3rd. The cost is $300 (scholarships available). Click here to register now!
Interested in joining the planning team for future retreats? Contact Rev. Tamara.
Sign Up for the Italy Trip

Date: May 2026
Place: Italy!
Have you ever dreamed of going to Italy: land of rich history, exquisite music and art, and the home of the best food in the world? What if we told you there was a trip which incorporated all of that AND the opportunity to learn church history with Rev Ben, sing in gorgeous cathedrals with Nicholas Gilmore, or scope out the best Tiramisu in Rome with Rev. Tamara? We hope to take just such a trip in late May of 2026. If you are interested in learning more OR want to officially sign up to travel with us, please click on this link!
Wednesday Night Live

WNL Returns September 17th!
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.
Faithwalking

Date: Wednesdays
Time: 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Place: FCC
Faithwalking is a spiritual formation process where we practice walking our faith, or putting our faith into practice. Tammi VanDrunen, our children’s minister but also adult-ed-sometimes person, is offering the first course of Faithwalking, “Awareness through Self-Discovery,” beginning September 17 during Wednesday Night Live (6-7:15 p.m.). Class size is limited; please contact Tammi for more information or to sign up.
Choir

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.
Scripture Seminar

Date: Thursdays
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Place: Zoom
Scripture Seminar (Bible Study) meets each Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. via Zoom. They are currently working their way through the book of Acts of the Apostles. Please reach out to Rev. Ben if you are interested in participating!
Sunday Morning Seminar with Rev. Ben

Date: Sundays
Time: 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
Place: Slighter Hall
Rev. Ben leads a class each Sunday morning between services where he digs deeper into some of his favorite Christian topics. All are welcome!
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. Please join us!
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.
Spanish Language Circle

Date: Third Tuesdays
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Slighter
¿Te gustaría practicar tu español conversacional en comunidad? Nuestro Círculo de Español se reunirá el tercer martes del mes a las 6 p.m. en Slighter Hall. Este mes, esa reunión será el 16 de septiembre.
Do you want to practice your conversational Spanish in community? Our Spanish Language Circle will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Slighter Hall. This month’s meeting will be on September 16th.
Ruth Group

Date: Second Thursdays
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!
Book Group

The Book Group meets Thursdays to discuss a book they are reading together.
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!
Toddler Play Group

Families with toddlers are invited to meet up for play dates at local parks! Contact Rev. Ben for more details.
LGBTQ+ Circle

This is a group for LGBTQ+ folks to find belonging, safety, and community with one another. Contact Rev. Tamara for more details.
Conversations on Race Group

Deconstruct your internal biases in community with this group, facilitated by members of our congregation.
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.
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry

Date: Third Tuesday of the month
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Slighter 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.
Wednesday Night Live Cooking Team

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.
Habitat for Humanity

Join FCC folks who volunteer with Habitat!
