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Nov 3, 2020
3 min

Wading into treacherous waters

Many of us have heard the adage that it’s not polite to talk about religion and politics in public. While the sentiment behind this sayin...

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Rev. Ben Konecny

Sep 9, 2020
3 min

What does religion say about racism?

I remember when I was wondering whether I would have marched during the civil rights movement. While I hoped the answer would have been “...

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Rev. Nathan Miller

Jul 25, 2020
3 min

Would Jesus Wear a Mask?

I’d been thinking all week this would be an interesting column to write: “Would Jesus Wear a Mask?” My column would develop along the l...

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Jul 4, 2020
3 min

We Have 2 Flags in our Sanctuary

Like many churches we have an American flag in our worship space. On the other side of the sanctuary is a Christian flag. It features t...

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Called to courage and conviction in a time of tension

fccuccgreeley

Jun 3, 2020
2 min

Called to courage and conviction in a time of tension

Since the killing of George Floyd, we have seen protests emerge all over the country. While these protests were sparked by outrage regard...

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fccuccgreeley

May 24, 2020
3 min

Even now, signs of hope are everywhere

We are nearing that time of the year when election signs will begin competing for space on just about every yard and street corner throug...

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fccuccgreeley

May 18, 2020
2 min

April 2020

Given the speed with which this Pandemic has changed our lives, I hesitate to write anything a week before this issue of the Bell is publ...

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May 18, 2020
2 min

March 2020

As we were cleaning up after the Ash Wednesday service last week, Nate, Robbie and I were discussing ideas about what we would give up fo...

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fccuccgreeley

May 18, 2020
2 min

February 2020

When I was a child my family often watched the Ed Sullivan Show. It was a variety show with wide appeal (it featured the first televised...

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fccuccgreeley

May 18, 2020
2 min

January 2020

As we begin a new year and a new decade together as a church, you have probably noticed there’s a lot going on! Last fall we began a proc...

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Though in-person gatherings are temporarily suspended, the church is not closed.
In the meantime, stay in touch with us! Make sure you get the weekly email, and connect with us on Facebook.

Rooted in God's Love, Nourished on our spiritual journeys , Growing as an inclusive Christian presence in Northern Colorado

Wading into treacherous waters

What does religion say about racism?

Would Jesus Wear a Mask?

We Have 2 Flags in our Sanctuary

Called to courage and conviction in a time of tension

Even now, signs of hope are everywhere

April 2020

March 2020

February 2020

January 2020

Though in-person gatherings are temporarily suspended, the church is not closed. In the meantime, stay in touch with us! Make sure you get the weekly email, and connect with us on Facebook.

Though in-person gatherings are temporarily suspended, the church is not closed.
In the meantime, stay in touch with us! Make sure you get the weekly email, and connect with us on Facebook.