Boulder St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Boulder St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a nonprofit organization located in Boulder, Colorado. The church was established with its first worship service held on November 15, 1964, at Southern Hills Jr. High School under the interim leadership of Rev. William O. Byrd[1].

History

• Founding and Early Years: The church's Charter Sunday was celebrated on April 4, 1965, which also marked the groundbreaking for the church building. Rev. Tom English became the first pastor, arriving on June 20, 1965. The first service in the new building occurred on November 14, 1965, and the facility was consecrated on January 30, 1966[1].

• Pastoral Leadership: Over the years, the church has been served by several notable pastors. A brief list of past pastors includes Rev. Alan Nesbitt from 1971 to 1975, Rev. Marion Hixon from 1975 to 1978, and Rev. Ed Paup, who later became a bishop[1].

Mission and Activities

Boulder St. Paul's United Methodist Church aligns with the broader mission of the United Methodist Church, which is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The church focuses on community engagement and worship, offering services both in-person and virtually through platforms like Zoom[4].

Community Role

The church's mission of "Loving God - Creating Hope - Changing Lives" underscores its commitment to Christian living and community engagement. It participates in local initiatives and worship activities, promoting an inclusive environment for the Boulder community[1][4].

Organizational Structure

As a part of the larger United Methodist Church network, Boulder St. Paul's United Methodist Church operates under the nonprofit model, focusing on religious and community service activities. Its operations and mission are guided by the principles of United Methodism, emphasizing inclusivity, justice, and faith in action[3].

[1] https://www.stpaulsboulder.com/our-history.html [2] https://sites.google.com/prod/view/meridiansaintpaul/about-us/history [3] https://www.umc.org/en/find-a-church/church?id=001Um00000PFO4uIAH [4] https://www.stpaulsboulder.com [5] https://boulderislandora.marmot.org/islandora/object/islandora:5539/print