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 Fort Collins Congregation
220 East Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone (970) 482-9206

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2010

 
July 11th - Church Picnic: This year's annual church picnic was held at City Park. Click here for pictures taken by Joyce Worthington.

 
 June 5th - Pride in the Park: Our congregation was offered a booth by Lambda Community Center at this year's Pride in the Park event. The WEAVERS committee prepared a brochure to distribute and volunteered to staff the booth. Click on the picture for a larger image.

 
 May 16th - Special Presentation: Pastor Sharon Troyer presented Debbie Jones a signature quilt from the congregation as thanks for her service as counselor to the Pastor. The quilt was designed and made by Judy Scott, Judy Wallace-Petty, and Kay Adams. Click on the picture for a larger image. Click here for a picture of the quilters.

 
 May 8th Mother's Day Brunch: Pastor Sharon provided pictures of the Mother's Day Brunch at the church. click here
In addition Joyce Worthington captured the traditional Mother's Day Flowers" at church on Sunday, May 9th. click here..

 
 
April 11th: The Second Sunday Social this month was a Cakewalk and Karaoke night. Pizza, Drinks, and Salad were provided. Proceeds from the Cakewalk ($136) went toward the Youth Camperships. Click here for Karaoke photos, courtesy of Joyce Worthington.

 
 March 30th: Volunteer Recognition at the Winter Day Shelter.
Community of Christ, Catholic Charities Northern staff, and volunteers at the Winter Day Shelter were recognized with cake and punch. Click on the picture to the left for a larger image or click here for more photos.

 
 March 10th: Homeless Gear Distribution
At the Winter Day Shelter on March 10th, Ken John, Coordinator of Homeless Gear, along with volunteers from our congregation conducted a major distribution of gear for the homeless. Click here for more photos taken by Joyce Worthington.

 
 January 3rd: Prayer Shawl Presentation
During the worship service on January 3rd, Julie Foster shared about the Prayer Shawl Group ministry that meets the second Wednesday of each month. Betty Jones was then presented with a prayer shawl by Julie and the two other receipients of prayer shawls, Sharon Troyer and Marilyn Garner. Click on the picture on the left for a larger image.

2009
December: Advent/Christmas Programs
Morning Worships and the evening Children's Christmas program on December 20 contributed to a wonderful Advent and Christmas season at our congregation. Visit our Picasa photo albums for pictures of many of our events.

 
 November 28th: Hanging of the Green
Decorating the church for Christmas brought out a great group of volunteers. Joyce Worthington captured some of them hard at work with her camera. You can view her pictures by clicking here.

 
 November 22nd: Congregation Business Meeting - : Joyce Jordeth was honored for her years of service as the Congregational Historian during the business meeting. Other itemes of business included approval of the 2010 Budget and the Resolution on Covenant of Welcome. It was also the Children's 4th Sunday activity. See their picture album.
   Brian Cole/Kathy Bridwell Reception: Friends and family gathered for a wedding reception at the church for Brian and Kathy on November 21st. They were married November 14th.
Click here for Joyce Worthington's pictures.

 
 Ann Mauk dies at the age of 102.
Our congregation lost one of its faithful members on Sunday, November 1st.
She continued to attend Sunday morning worship services well beyond her 100th birthday. She will be missed. obituary

 
 Annual Harvest Party - October 25th featured Costumes, Pumpkin Carving, a Chili Cook-off and loads of fun. Many costumes made it nearly impossible to tell who the person was. See the pictures and see if you can tell who it is.
Thanks to the Worthingtons for providing the photos.
click here to see them all

 
 Children's Sabbath - October 18th the entire worship service centered on children and the children's sabbath. Children participated in every aspect of the service that ended with a Pastoral Prayer for our children.

 
 September 13 - Sunday School Kick Off: Seventeen children arrived for the kick off of the Sunday School year; to meet their teachers, find their classrooms and get their picture taken. Sharon Fulton introduced the teachers as snacks were enjoyed. The new adult class started today also. click here for pictures

 September 11 - Taylor Thomas was born to Bonnie and Steve Thomas. She weighed in at 7 pounds 4 ounces. Welcome to our world Taylor.

 
 August is Back to School Time: If you have pictures to share with the congregation of your children returning to school or going for the first time, send them to Jon - click here for pictures.

 
 July 24th Church Picnic: Approximately 60 people braved the 90 degree tempatures and enjoyed the annual picnic. Hamburgers, hot dogs, wonderful salads and side dishes followed by home made ice cream and other desserts made it worthwhile. Dylan the juggler entertained the crowd without injury. A beautiful sunset closed the event. Pictures
 
 WCN Panel: Sunday evening, June 14th was the Second Sunday Social with potluck and the diverse panel. The panel was excellent and well received by those in attendance. The panel was one more step in the journey of the Fort Collins congregation as we explore the possiblity of becoming an open and affirming - Welcoming Community Network congregation. pictures

 
 Baptisms: Sunday, June 7th was a day of sacraments at the Fort Collins Community of Christ. Four adult baptisms and confirmations was followed by Communion. Those baptized were Brian Cole, Max Coopwood, Steve Thomas and Joyce Worthington.
click here for pictures .......... here for order of service

 
 Trashbusters: Sunday, April 26, the Sunday School children celebrated Earth Day by picking up trash in the neighborhood. In addition to this community service project they learned to appreciate the beautiful earth we all inhabit. Thanks kids! click here for pictures

 
 Palm Sunday features Children's Bell Choir: Sunday April 5th drew a large crowd for the Palm Sunday service. Part of the draw was the performance of the Children's Bell Choir. It is always a joy to observe the joy and exuberance the children put in to this activity.
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 4th Sunday Children's Activity: On the 4th Sunday a special children's activity is provided during the Sunday School hour. January 25th Bill & Pat Miner and Rick & Kay Bunch organized a scavenger hunt and explored the theme "How to Follow Jesus" through taking care of ourselves , others, and the environment. Over a dozen children participated. click here for pictures

 


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