5/15/10 Dennis Evans Weekend

Saturday, May 15, 7-9 pm, Plymouth Hall, First Congregational Church, Boulder, CO

Come meet DENNIS EVANS, founder of the non-profit San Lucas Toliman Scholars. Hear his inspiring presentation about the Mayan children of Guatemala. You will hear how in only 5 years, one man has changed the lives of 1,200 children in rural villages of Guatemala - and how easily you can be a part of changing the lives of the next 1,200 children. The Congregational Action Committee (CAC) of our church is sponsoring Dennis on his visit to Boulder because of the deep impression he made on those who participated in the three First Cong work teams to Guatemala. Dennis will also be giving the Adult Education program on Sunday, May 16, 9-10 am in the Standish Room.

2010 New Orleans

Our church's 8th trip to New Orleans was great. With the St. Bernard Project we worked in a house, finished painting, laid a hardwood floor, cut and painted base boards, and put in door framing. We also worked at the Rebuild Center (serving persons who are homeless), participated in a literacy program, did special projects in two homes of members of the church where we stayed, and made connection with the only African American UCC church in New Orleans. Thanks to our coordinator, Kathryn Oakes, we stayed at the Good Shepherd UCC and with Jason Hays' leadership we reflected on our personal transformation and changes while in New Orleans. We intend to have a program to share more from the 13 of us who participated and welcome you to join our church's 9th Trip in 2011.