History
In late 1957, a worship group led by the Reverend Harold Rarick was formed. The first official services for this group was held in March, 1958, with 40 people attending this service held in a parsonage on Midway Boulevard. In May, 1958, the United Church of Broomfield was formed. A new facility was constructed at our current location, 825 Kohl Street, and on April 2, 1961, 261 people attended the first worship service held in the new facility.
Our church's by-laws were developed in 1963, and from this time we have maintained a focus on community and social issues. A Children's Sermon became a regular part of our worship service in 1975. Youth Groups were formed in 1980, at which time we also sponsored a Cambodian family. The Kohl Street Kids before/after school care program began in 1985. In 1990 our Preschool program was started.
The New Education Wing addition to church facility was dedicated on November 2, 1988. We a have a tradition of being served by loving and dedicated pastors, including Bradley Skinner (1960-1966), Wayne Reid (1966-1975), George Cushing (1975-1980), Jim Sherman (interim pastor – 1980), Jon Almgren (1980-1996), Jack Wieczorek (interim pastor – 1996) and Greg Garland (1998-present). The United Church of Broomfield, from its beginnings, has had a strong link to the surrounding community. Our members have been key participants in the beginnings of FISH, Senior Resources, the community CROP walk, and other related support activities.
We were organized by families for families, while welcoming all to our worship and fellowship.