The Loop

The Loop is a weekly digest of all that is happening at FUMC. Please visit each Friday for updates.

Celebrating 29 years as a Reconciling Congregation,
warmly welcoming ALL PEOPLE, including LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones.

Black Lives Matter!

YOU are the LIGHT of the WORLD!

Mike Mather

A Message from Pastor Mike

Worship with Us

We invite you to join us for in-person worship at church on Sundays at 10:30 am.

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

Did You Know?

NUF (Nearly Useless Fact)

More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year.
It’s no surprise everyone calls their mom to wish them a happy Mother’s Day. These yearly chats cause phone traffic to spike as much as 37 percent, according to History.com.

Latest Community News

Poster with details

Lift for Palestine: Moving Service

Need help moving? Find reliable, careful, and community-driven service where every dollar goes directly to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF).

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MOJO Project: March & April

Food bank donations in March and April will go to the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA). Thanks for supporting this MOJO project!

Events Calendars

Upcoming events include First Church events, events held at First Church by our community members, as well as local events around the county that our members are involved with. 

Church Events

Community Events

Local Events

Community Support

Spruce Street Angels

If you need help with meals, transportation, errands, care coordination or a friendly visit during a difficult time, we are here to offer a hand or “wing.”

If you need support, please contact Judy Grumbly @ jagrumbly@gmail.com and a volunteer Angel will reach out to you. REMEMBER, all of us need help and support sometime.

Medical Equipment Loaner Closet at FUMC

If you need to borrow a piece of medical equipment, FUMC now has a loaner closet located on the first floor, next to Parlor.

Currently, we have wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and orthopedic boots to loan to anyone in need.

Please contact McKenzie in the church office at 303-442-3770 Monday thru Thursday 9:30-5pm for a key to open the closet.

Also, if you wish to donate an item, please contact Judy Grumbly @ jagrumbly@gmail.com.

Prayer Chain

First Church has an active Prayer Chain. If you’d like the members of the Prayer Chain to pray for you or a loved one, please send an email to Helga Schroeder.

Contact Us

Church Office: office@fumcboulder.org or 303.442.3770

McKenzie Davies, Tikkun: office@fumcboulder.org

Zerek Dodson, Pianist/Organist: zdodson@fumcboulder.org

Lexi Fortna, Weaver of Generations: lfortna@fumcboulder.org

Lynnette Li, Pastoral Intern: linetly@gmail.com

Mike Mather, Senior Pastor: mmather@fumcboulder.org

Branden Mackey, Building Manager: building.manager@fumcboulder.org

Charlotte Warren Sass, Director of Music: cws@fumcboulder.org

Veracity CFO & Bookkeeping, Bookkeeper: bookkeeper@fumcboulder.org

Paper chain and flowers on the altar with rainbow origami and windows in the background.

Have Something for The Loop?

Please send your news items, birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, and prayer concerns to McKenzie in the church office: office@fumcboulder.org.

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The deadline for The Loop each week is Thursday at 12:00 noon.

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