Worship and Music

At First Church, we feel our lives are enriched as we come together in community, each person entering times of worship from whatever spiritual places they may be, opening our souls to the Spirit of God among us and within us.

First Church Boulder is a Reconciling Congregation, warmly welcoming ALL people, including LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones. Black Lives Matter.

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Mike Mather

A Message from Pastor Mike

Worship with Us

We invite you to join us for in-person worship at 1421 Spruce Street (on the corner of 15th and Spruce Streets) in downtown Boulder on Sundays at 10:30 am.

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Sunday, May 10th, 2026 – Mother’s Day

  • Scripture: Acts 17:22-28
  • Sermon: Practicing Resurrection: Fumbling through Easter – Rev. Mike Mather
  • Musicians: Jane Wee, mezzo-soprano; Zerek Dodson, organ & piano; Charlotte Warren Sass, Director of Worship Arts

The Mother’s Day altar flowers are donated by Joan Manly: “In memory of my amazing mother, Marian Underwood, as well as moms everywhere.”

Sunlight coming in through sanctuary windows during service

Live Stream Starting 10:15 am Sunday

About Our Worship Service

The worship service at First United Methodist Church of Boulder marries a comfortable informality with an appreciation for meaningful tradition passed down to us from past generations and interpreted for today’s world.

With a strong conviction that every individual is loved by God, we welcome ALL to participate in our worship services, including in our monthly celebrations of Communion. Leadership for worship services is a collaboration between ordained pastors and laypersons as we support, strengthen, inform, challenge and minister to each other.

First Church’s music is integral to our worship services and the life of our congregation and community. Sunday worship is enhanced by a variety of choral literature, vocal and instrumental solo work and ensembles, and often highlights our historic and magnificent Roosevelt organ. At First United Methodist Church of Boulder we believe music is one of the most powerful art forms which reflects and transmits the sacred in meaningful, energizing and enlarging ways.

Inclusive rainbow flag designed by Daniel Quasar.

All Are Welcome

  • Come as you are! You will see folks wearing everything from denim cut-offs to full suits at First Church.
  • Immediately following service, join us for Coffee Hour in the sanctuary, the parlor or outside on the patio in the warmer months.
  • Children of all ages are WELCOME in worship on Sundays! Childcare for young children is available in the nursery.

  • Masks are optional. If you’d like a mask but don’t have one with you, we’ll be glad to provide you with one.

  • Assistive listening devices are available in the narthex – please ask an usher if you would like to use one.
    • Some members of First Church prefer to use live captions on their personal devices:
      • Apple: In Settings, tap Accessibility, tap Live Captions, then turn on Live Captions.
      • Android: Download the Google Live Transcribe App.