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!

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Interested in joining the planning team for future retreats? Contact Rev. Tamara. 

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!

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.

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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!

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6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Structured play in gym for kids, learning and community connection opportunities for adults.

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.

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.​

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! 

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Click here to join on Zoom.

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!

Date: Mondays

Time: 12 to 12:30 p.m.

Place: Chapel

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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!

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.

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.

Date: Third Tuesdays

Time: 6 p.m.

Place: Slighter

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¿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. 

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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.

Date: Second Thursdays

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Place: FCC

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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!

​The Book Group meets Thursdays to discuss a book they are reading together.

Date: Fridays

Time: 8 a.m.

Place: Epic Egg on 10th Street

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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!

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

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

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

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. 

Date: Fourth Saturday of the month

Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Place: Guadalupe Community Center

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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.

Date: Third Tuesday of the month

Time: 1 p.m.

Place: Slighter Hall

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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.

Date: Wednesdays

Place: Kitchen

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This team arrives early each Wednesday evening to prepare dinner for all our Wednesday Night Live folks! Contact Rev. Tamara for more details.

Join FCC folks who volunteer with Habitat!