From September 16-October 21, Dr. Hal Taussig returns for his twelfth Theologian-in-Residence at First Church Boulder. Although most of Hal’s previous series have focused on cutting-edge studies of the New Testament and recently discovered early Christ literature in the first 200 years, this fall’s sessions will have a different New Testament focus. This year’s series […]
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Dr. Kathryn Reklis is returning to FUMC Boulder as a TIR (Theologian-in-Residence) this summer! Drawing on her Forum series over the past two summers, Professor Reklis will revisit the themes of art, spirituality and social justice with an exploration of new artists, art movements, and popular culture. In response to the global pandemic and the […]
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Dr. Hal Taussig, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Union Theological Seminary, will once again be with us as a Theologian-in-Residence (TIR) on two upcoming Sundays: 8/18 and 9/1. On both mornings, Hal will lead Forum at 9:00 AM, and preach during our 10:30 AM service. Hal’s topic, building off of our summer Voices of […]
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Dr. Kathryn Reklis will once again be a Theologian-in-Residence (TIR) with us this summer. This year, she’ll lead us through an exploration of Truth through Untruth: Telling the Truth through Artistic Creativity. Building on her Forum series last summer, Professor Reklis will revisit the themes of art, spirituality and social justice with an exploration of […]
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Join our TIR (theologian-in-residence), Dr. Samantha Miller, for an exploration of the desert saints over three Sundays in June. Dr. Miller will lead our Forum (9:00 AM in the church parlor) on June 2, 9, and 16. June 2: Meet the Desert Saints An introduction to the men and women who went into the desert […]
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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 […]
Read MoreMulti-time Theologian-in-Residence, Professor Hal Taussig, returns to Boulder and our church on July 16, 23, and 30 with a series of lectures and discussions on “Spiritualities of the First Generations of Ancient Christ Groups.” Held at 9:00 am each Sunday in the parlor as part of our weekly Forum, his topics will focus on boisterous […]
Read MoreBest-selling author and theologian Elaine Pagels is visiting First United Methodist Church of Boulder as a Theologian-in-Residence during Holy Week. During her time in Boulder, Dr. Pagels will present a free public lecture, “What’s Satan Got To Do With it? A Hidden Side of the Passion Story,” on Tuesday, April 11, at 7:00 pm in […]
Read MoreHoly Week is April 9-15, and Easter Sunday is April 16! The season of Lent culminates in Holy Week, and the joy of Easter morning! Please mark your calendars now, and journey with us from Palm Sunday to Easter. Absolutely EVERYONE is welcome! April 9: Palm Sunday Theologian-in-Residence (TIR) and best-selling author, Dr. Elaine Pagels, […]
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