Broomfield UMC Field Trips: Our Journey Together
Jesus’ Disciples followed Him from place to place, to learn, engage, and practice the Way of Jesus. Being in new spaces, learning from different voices, and engaging in community are spaces that nurture our own discipleship. Broomfield UMC Field Trips: On the Journey Together will include learning opportunities beyond Broomfield UMC. These Field Trips are with trusted partners and are on topics that intersect with our faith journeys. Some of these events can be in person and others can be virtual, all encouraging us to consider how our faith informs what it means to be in community.
Field Trips can conjure up thoughts of adventure, learning, and an expectation that the experience will be meaningful, even if it is on a topic that is unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or even one that we feel averse to. The Disciples were often in unfamiliar spaces, but it is in those moments that they learn something about themselves, about others, and the power of God’s love that moves among them. So as followers of Jesus Christ, let us come along on the journey together!
Upcoming Events
Stories of Migration & Music with Motus Theater & The Boulder Phil String Quartet
Free and open to all | We will meet there
A remarkable performance featuring three Motus Immigrant America monologists and featuring violinist Anthony Salvo and the Boulder Phil's String Quartet. Featuring guest co-readers District Attorney Brian Mason, Broomfield Mayor Guyleen Castriotta, and Broomfield United Methodist Church Pastor Betty Nguyen.
In this special collaboration, Motus Monologists with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) perform artfully crafted personal stories of immigration accompanied by violin underscore, interspersed by musical responses curated by Boulder Phil Director of Education and pianist Fernanda Nieto.
Regardless of your ideas about immigration policy, come together for an evening of beautiful and profound monologues, music and community, as we get to know more about our immigrant neighbors.
This program is made possible by the Broomfield Arts and History Division artist-in-residence program and the Rose Community Foundation.
"People of the Sacred Land: The Untold History of Colorado" (film screening)
Elevations Credit Union Headquarters: 1 Environmental Way, Broomfield, CO 80021 (Basecamp Room)
Free and open to all | We will meet there
Contact Pastor Betty with any questions
**RSVP is requested by the event organizer to help with planning**
CU Boulder Conference: “Why We Come Together”: Media, Religion, and Community Conference - Opening Session
Williams Village Dining & Community Commons (500 30th Street, Boulder 80303)
Open to All
REGISTRATION: Registration is required for this event (register here). Once registered please email Pastor Betty.
COST: The Opening Session is Free (additional sessions may require a fee)
SESSIONS: Pastor Betty will be attending the Opening Session followed by a brunch (location TBD) to debrief and discuss. Pastor Thomas will be attending all day. You are free to attend one, a few, or all sessions. The Session Agenda can be found here.
RIDES: We will take our Broomfield UMC van and are able to take 10 participants to the event. If riding in the van, we will meet at the church at 8am.
*Please note, if riding in the van, we will only stay for the Opening Session. If you would like to stay for more sessions, please plan on meeting us at the event.
BRUNCH: All are invited to join Pastor Betty following the Opening Session for brunch to debrief and discuss. Location TBD. If you are riding in the van, we will meet at Broomfield UMC at 8am, attend the Opening Session, then head to brunch before returning to the church. If you are driving on your own, feel free to meet up with us for brunch.
The 2026 Sand Creek Spiritual Healing Run November 25–29, 2026 | Sand Creek Massacre Site, to Denver, Colorado
November 25–29, 2026
Sand Creek Massacre Site, to Denver, Colorado
The Sand Creek Spiritual Healing Run is a sacred journey of remembrance and spiritual healing.
It is not a recreational race, fun run or ordinary public event. The movement of the body is connected with memory, grief, prayer, truth and the continuing consequences of the Sand Creek Massacre.
The Run follows a route from southeastern Colorado toward Denver, retracing the direction taken by soldiers after the massacre. Participants are called to approach the journey with humility, reverence and respect for descendant and tribal leadership.
People across the Mountain Sky Conference can participate through:
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Prayer and presence, in person or in spirit
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Running designated portions of the journey
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Donating meals or food
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Preparing and serving meals
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Making a financial contribution
The Mountain Sky Conference has established a goal of raising $40,000 to support the 2026 Spiritual Healing Run and the people whose presence makes this sacred journey possible.
Contact Pastor Betty with any questions or if you are interested in participating
Previous Events with Recordings
An Evening with Shane Claiborne: Confronting the Heresy of Christian Nationalism
Friday, September 19, 2025
Shane Claiborne sermon at Beth-El Mennonite Church Sunday, September 21, 2025 (please note this is the entire worship service)
