All Local, All The Time
Since the COVID-19 crisis began, area churches and synagogues have responded with incredible nimbleness, creativity and generosity in meeting the heightened spiritual, communal, and practical needs of their parishioners.
Many congregations quickly transitioned to live streaming their services to parishioners and the wider community, and some even have experienced an increase in attendance as a result. One local pastor attributed this increase to the fact that there is no travel time to and fro, and to the fact that now parishioners can “go” to church in their pajamas. Parishioners who have moved away can once again “attend” services remotely at their favorite church and stay connected in ways that were not possible pre-COVID.
Some congregations are again offering in-person services and socials in their buildings or outdoors while following safe distancing and other protocols. Reservations are required for some, so be sure to check online for the most up to date information. For those not yet comfortable attending in person, all offer online options for participation, with most live streaming their services.
A wide variety of online Bible and Torah study classes are also being offered, as well as many other types of online programming. Centering prayer sessions, midweek bedtime stories, and book groups are just a few examples of these. Complete listings and sign up information are available in the calendar section on congregation websites.
Pastoral counseling has been greatly expanded and ranges from in--person meetings, to phone calls, to Zoom. Food and clothing pantries have also been established.
It is most gratifying to learn of all that is being offered by the faith community, and their hard work and generosity of spirit are inspiring.
Divine Savior Lutheran Church
7070 N. 83rd St. Niwot
What’s special - In Person Worship
Sunday Mornings -10 am
Rocky Mountain Christian Church
9447 Niwot Rd. Niwot
What’s special - Live Stream Services
Sunday’s - 9:15 & 10:45 am, 7:30 pm
Niwot United Methodist Church
7405 Lookout Road, Gunbarrel
What’s special - Streaming on FB Live
Sunday Worship -10:20 AM
Pastor Emily’s Bedtime Story -
Wednesday Evenings 7pm (Streaming on Facebook Live)
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
7077 Harvest Rd, Gunbarrel
What’s Special - Leave Some, Take Some Food Pantry
Worship with us on Zoom!
Sunday mornings at 9:30 am MST
Email [email protected]
to get the Zoom Info.
Shepherdboulder.org
Vinelife Christian Church
7845 Lookout Rd. Gunbarrel
What’s Special - Wellspring Food Bank
Sunday Services 10 am In Person and Online
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church
4775 Cambridge St. Gunbarrel
What’s Special - Sunday 10am Zoom Worship Services
followed by Zoom Coffee Gathering
Email [email protected] for zoom link
St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
3791 Pike Rd., Longmont
What’s Special - Daily in person Mass
Weekdays 8 am - no reservation needed
Weekend - Multiple Times, by Reservation Only
Adventure Judaism
825 South Broadway St. 10, Boulder
What’s Special - Outdoor Congregation
High Holiday Zoom Services and Outdoor Retreats
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