FUMC’s Parking Lot Closure: What You Need to Know Construction on the Attention Homes housing project has begun, and our parking lot is now closed for the duration of the project (likely 18 months). Parking on the circle drive in front of the church is for vehicles displaying a valid handicapped decal only. For all […]
Read MoreAdvent and Christmas at First United Methodist Church of Boulder
ADVENT and CHRISTMAS First United Methodist Church of Boulder The season of Advent encompasses the four Sundays before Christmas, and is a time of both reflection and of anticipation of Jesus’s birth. On these four Sundays, we celebrate Love, Peace, Hope, and Joy. Check out our upcoming Advent and Christmas season events, and please join […]
Read More“Ecclesiastical Disobedience:” A Letter to The Daily Camera’s Open Forum on Behalf of the Church Council of First United Methodist Church of Boulder
Ecclesiastical Disobedience Under the cloud of President Trump’s executive order that affirms the right to discriminate under the banner of “religious freedom”, we feel compelled to address the Camera article of April 25th about the United Methodist Judicial Council’s trial of Bishop Karen Oliveto which argued that her election violates church law. Since 1972 the […]
Read MoreFirst United Methodist Church’s Perspective on the Attention Homes Project
First United Methodist Church’s Perspective on the Attention Homes Project Support for the Homeless First and foremost, the Church supports Attention Homes Apartments because it is consistent with our core values and mission to support the disadvantaged and disenfranchised. Consistent with these ideals, we currently offer, at our Church building, assistance that reaches over a […]
Read MoreAnnouncing the Appointment of Our New Pastor, the Rev. Matthias Krier
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 A Letter from Our Staff Parish Relations Committee: The Rev. Matthias Krier Appointed as Our New Pastor A week and a half ago, our Staff Parish Relations (SPR) Committee received word from our District Superintendent, Skip Strickland, that the Bishop and the Cabinet had identified a person who they believed to […]
Read MorePastoral Ponderings: The Process of Appointing a New Pastor for Our Church
Pastoral Ponderings November 18, 2016 The three weeks I’ve been with you have been a whirlwind! It’s been great to come alongside you and the terrific staff here at First UMC. I’ve had some wonderful conversations with people at the listening hours I set aside. The group at Adult Forum on November 13 was quite […]
Read MorePastoral Ponderings: Election Thoughts, and Listening Times
Pastoral Ponderings November 11, 2016 I am pondering this week’s election. And pondering what it means about this country–who we are and what the future holds. And I ponder as one who had hoped that the election would have gone another way, so I know that not everyone who reads this will share my concerns. […]
Read MorePastoral Ponderings: Hello from Rev. Dale Beck, Our Interim Senior Pastor
Pastoral Ponderings October 28, 2016 Dear Friends, The Ponderings this week come from a new voice and a new heart. Let me first introduce myself. I have been asked by Bishop Karen Oliveto and Superintendent Skip Strickland to be your pastor for an interim time while new leadership is discerned for your church. My name […]
Read MoreGet to Know Our New Bishop, the Rev. Dr. Karen Oliveto
With Love from Pat Friday, September 23, 2016 If you’re looking for inspiration and hope – and in today’s world who isn’t – I encourage you to watch this video. It tells the story of our new Bishop, Karen Oliveto. Bishop Oliveto is the first openly lesbian Bishop in the United Methodist Church. The […]
Read More“Life is Such a Fragile Gift…and Precious.”
With Love from Pat September 2, 2016 Dear Friends, A couple of thoughts on the first Friday of September: Last Saturday, August 27, Sandi Zeigler’s sister, Joan Watson, died following surgery. Joan’s death was sudden and unexpected. Everyone is still in shock. Joan’s Memorial Service is Saturday, September 3, at 11:00 am at the […]
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