now-end of August–Growing our Endowment, A Gift for the Future
You can be part of planting seeds for the future of First United Church of Arvada through the growth of the Endowment Fund! An anonymous $10,000 match has been committed to encourage donations to the Endowment Fund by the end of August! Each contribution will be matched dollar for dollar up to the $10,000 of the challenge fund. To participate, please indicate “Challenge Fund” with your gift.

Labyrinth-Open for Walking
Last fall, our congregation completed construction for a labyrinth, open to the community for meditative walks.

Common Earth Community Garden News

Be sure to check the Community Garden’s website or Facebook page for more information!

>>>2026 Garden plot signups<<< Returning gardeners: February 17-March 20 New gardeners: March 21-April 11

Mission: Common Earth Community Garden is established to grow and distribute vegetables, provide a source of wholesome food to local food banks, provide nutritional and cultural education for youth, a place of fellowship for multi-generational families, and outreach to our diverse neighbors on this shared common earth.

Blessing Box (a.k.a. Little Free Food Pantry)
The Blessing Box (the free little pantry on a south corner of our parking lot) is open for use 24/7. If you’d like to bring items to stock it, here’s a list of what’s most used, though other items are also welcome:
Canned food (with pop top lids if possible)
-Protein sources (chili, soups, ravioli, chicken/tuna)
-Fruits & veggies (please NO canned beans such as black, kidney, etc.)
-Pasta sauce
Pasta or instant/boxed rice (preferably not bags of rice)
Peanut butter or other nut butters
Granola bars (higher protein ones are best)
Crackers with peanut butter or cheese filling
Water bottles (8oz), juice boxes or shelf-stable milk
Toiletries
-Travel sized toothpaste
-Toothbrushes
-Other travel sized toiletries and soap
-Sunscreen
-Toilet paper
-Feminine hygiene products
Socks, hats, gloves (for cold weather months)
Fill the box with a few items from time to time, or take items as you need them. Monetary donations are welcome through our website. Thank you!

Keep up with First United on Facebook

Sure, you can click the Facebook icon on any page of this website, but we just thought we’d point out what you can have delivered to your news feed when you “Like” us: Pictures and videos of what we’ve been doing, interesting articles, reminders about upcoming events…First United Facebook Page.