Hosting: Cheryl
| Month | Project | Offering |
| January | Fireside Legacy Fund – Christian Church Foundation | 2450 |
| January | The Creative Wellness Studio | |
| February | Disciples Mission Fund – Week of Compassion (Feb 15 & 22) | 560 |
| March | The Nature Conservancy | 558 |
| March | Wash Park UCC Immigrant Ministry | 869 |
| April | Disciples Mission Fund – Easter (March 29 & April 5) | 300 |
| April | Project Angel Heart – Dining Out for Life (April 23) | 1354 |
| May | Food Bank of the Rockies | 708 |
| May | CRMR – Camps and Conference | 50 |
| June | Disciples Mission Fund – Pentecost (June 7 & 14) | 150 |
| July | Colorado Village Collaborative | 706 |
| July | Disciples Mission Fund – General Assembly Offering | 100 |
| August | American Civil Liberties Union | 462 |
| August | Human Rights Campaign | 351 |
| September | Alzheimer’s Association | 400 |
| October | Disciples Mission Fund – Reconciliation (September 27 & October 4) | 405 |
| October | Repairers of the Breach – The Poor Peoples’ Campaign | 428 |
| November | Disciples Mission Fund – Thanksgiving (November 15 & 22) | |
| November | Project Worthmore | |
| December | Disciples Mission Fund – Christmas (December 13 & 20) | |
| December | Tennyson Center for Children – Including Operation Giving | 1559 |
| Interfaith Alliance / Ecumenical Ministries | 100 | |
| Anti-Racism Pro Reconciliation / Social Justice Support | 637 | |
| Food Justice Support | 1295 | |
| Ecojustice / Creation Care Support / Green Chalice / Denver Urban Gardens | 960 | |
| Housing Justice Support | 160 | |
| Health Justice Support | 687 | |
| Gun Violence Prevention Support | 300 | |
| Economic Justice / Anti-Poverty Support | 502 | |
| LGBTQ Justice Support | ||
| Immigration/Refugee Justice Support | 392 | |
| Constitutional Justice Support – Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition; and Freedom from Illegal Search and Seizure | 1,503 | |
| Educational Justice (including educational foundations and scholarships) | 6076 | |
| Total | 24,166 | |
| Fireside Legacy Fund Amount Dispersed | 1259.11 | |
| Fireside Legacy Fund End Market Value – CC Foundation (December 2025) | $32,069.31 |
Our Vision:
- Loving God / Loving Others / Loving Earth
Our Mission:
- Fireside Christian Church is an intentional faith community that courageously seeks, questions, challenges, and ministers to each other and the world in authentic affirmation of our faith journeys. We work to be inclusive of all people as we: embrace our humanity; celebrate diversity; promote peace and justice; create beloved community; receive God’s expansive love; care for the Earth; and act in hope.
Calendar:
- January 11: Leader: Debbie
- February 1: Leader: Debbie
- February 8: Leader: Postcard Writing Action – 1:00 at Ruby’s Good Shoes in Denver
- March 1: Leader: Debbie
- March 15: Leader: Debbie
- March 29: Leader: FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIIP – 1:00 at Ruby’s Good Shoes
- April 5: HAPPY EASTER! – Enjoy the day with your family!
- April 12: Host: Cheryl and Betsy – 65 W. Cedar St., Denver
- April 23: DINING OUT FOR LIFE – Sam’s 3
- April 25: FAITH AND CLIMATE SUMMIT – South Broadway Christian Church, Denver
- May 3: Host: Debbie and Phil – 671 Olathe Way, Aurora
- May 10: Leader: MOTHER’S DAY – Enjoy the day with your family!
- May 31: Leader: FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP and Postcard Writing – Rebel Bread
- June 14: Host: Debbie on ZOOM
- June 28: Host: Cheryl shared an essay for personal reflection
- July 12: Host: Debbie and Phil – 671 Olathe Way, Aurora
- July 26: Host: Betsy – 290 W. Alameda Ave., #573, Denver, 80223
- August 23: Host: Ann and Ron Munsterman – 16912 W. 66th Lane, Arvada, 80007
- August 30: Host: FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP and Postcard Writing – Rebel Bread
- September 13: Host: Ann and Cheryl – South Broadway Christian Church
- September 27: Host: Debbie and Phil – Mango House in Aurora
- October 11: Host: Debbie and Phil – 671 Olathe Way, Aurora
- October 25: Host: Cheryl – 65 W. Cedar, Denver
- November 1-3: Host: ECO PRACTICE RETREAT – FLORISSANT, CO
- NOVEMBER 7: Host: Debbie and Phil – 671 Olathe Way, Aurora – Virtual Regional Assembly
- November 22: Host: ?????
- November 29: Host: FIFTH SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP – King Buffet, 13680 E. Alameda, Aurora,
at 2:00. First Sunday of Advent
- December 6: Host: ZOOM – Second Sunday of Advent
- December 13: Host: ZOOM – Third Sunday of Advent
- December 20: Host: Phil and Debbie – 671 Olathe Way, Aurora – Fourth Sunday of Advent
- December 25: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Enjoy the day with your family!
- January 10: Host:
Discussion:
- Cheryl led our conversation on the two great commandments – love God and love your neighbor as yourself. She asked the question, “how do we live that out in your daily lives?”
Moments for Eco-justice/Eco-practice:
- Every Tuesday evening between now and Thanksgiving, please join the Ecojustice and Faith Climate Stories online conversation. Watch a short (about 20 minutes) movie on ecojustice and faith, then enjoy 20-30 minutes of conversation and reflection. We’ll start at 6:30. Here is the Zoom link for each week: Know Thy Shelf Book Club Zoom Link
- The City of Denver has revised their compost services and expanded what can be composted.
Joys and Concerns:
- Cheryl’s friend, Lisa, broke her ankle. Sadly, her recovery is not going very well.
- Michael Stein is recovering very well from his recent surgery.
- Today was Brian Elliott’s last day at FCC Christian Church in Casper. Rhonda Padilla transitions to senior pastor next Sunday!
- Project Angel Heart has lost a great deal of government funding. They’re having to cut back on thousands of meals.
- Cheryl was delighted to see that the New York Times did a story on the housing crisis in Denver and celebrated the tiny home projects that have made a difference. Two of those homes Fireside paid for!
