First United Methodist Church has been blessed to be the beneficiary of a major bequest from the estate of longtime FUMC member Thelma Haydon (1913-2017), who died last year at age 103! Half of the bequest was designated for the Endowment Fund, and the other half is undesignated. In order to be good stewards of […]
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On two upcoming Sundays, August 12 and 26, come to two special Forum programs (9:00 am in the church parlor) entitled “Facing Futures: Dark, Winsome, Bright, and Violent,” led by author, professor, pastor and returning Theologian-in-Residence (TIR), Dr. Hal Taussig. These 75-minute sessions combine spiritual exercises, conversation, and the reading of a recently-discovered early Christ […]
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First United Methodist Church of Boulder is delighted to welcome our next Theologian-in-Residence (TIR), Dr. Kathryn Recklis, in July! Kathryn will lead 5 Forum programs (9:00 am on Sunday mornings in the church parlor) during her stay with us as together we explore Art, Spirituality and Social Justice. Since at least the 19th century, art […]
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Driven to Abstraction is an exhibit of abstract paintings by NoBo (North Boulder) Art District member artists Linda Bice, Betsy Cole, Jennifer Johnson, Lori Mattina and Connie Slack. Located in the sanctuary gallery space of our historic downtown church, these beautiful and colorful paintings are enhanced during daylight hours by sunlight streaming through the stained […]
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Our Director of Music and Organist, Dr. Gerald Holbrook, will be leading a four-week series, A Brief History of Church Music, in Forum during the month of June. Forum meets on Sunday mornings from 9:00—10:15 AM in the church parlor. All are welcome! June 3: an introduction to Gregorian chant and other music of the […]
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Though our Arts for Kids’ Souls (AFKS) Camp is on a one-year hiatus this summer, mark your calendars for a special AFKS event on the first Saturday of August! This AFKS event will take place at First United Methodist Church of Boulder. SATURDAY, 8/4, 5:30-6:30 pm AFKS music instructor (and FUMC member) Jason Malmberg […]
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In recognition of our historic landmarking of seven downtown properties in 2017, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Boulder was celebrated at the Boulder Heritage Roundtable Archaeology Historic Preservation Month Awards Ceremony at the Chautauqua Community House on Monday, May 16, at 6:00 pm. Pastor Matthias Krier, and FUMC Boulder members William Arndt, Ruth Irvin, […]
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We are excited to present our summer music series, Music for the Soul, from June 3 through the first Sunday of September! During the summer months, our Chancel Choir takes a much-deserved break, so we invite guest musicians to perform during our 10:30 am Sunday worship services. This summer’s line-up runs the gamut from classical […]
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Our friends at the United Methodist Church of Johnstown, an UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Hub for our area, sent local Methodist churches this letter telling us how we can help make HYGIENE KIT DAY, coming up on May 6, a success. Keep reading to find out how YOU can help! Dear […]
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FUMC’s Parking Lot Closure: What You Need to Know UPDATE: Alley Closure June 4-8 Please note that the alley that provides access to our circle drive and main entrance (the alley that runs between 14th and 15th Streets) will be CLOSED due to construction between June 4-8. Our circle drive is normally accessible for pick […]
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