pastoral staff and leadership
Director of Worship Arts – Julia Nicholas
Julia joined COF as the Director of Worship Arts in October of 2019. She holds a B.A. in Music Education
(Vocal Emphasis) from Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado. Before her time at COF, she was a
middle school and high school choir director in western Colorado. She has been a musician since her first piano lesson at the age of five and has been a church musician since she was ten. She delights in serving God and others through music. She also loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, writing, drinking coffee, and hanging out with her cat, Bee.
(Vocal Emphasis) from Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado. Before her time at COF, she was a
middle school and high school choir director in western Colorado. She has been a musician since her first piano lesson at the age of five and has been a church musician since she was ten. She delights in serving God and others through music. She also loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, writing, drinking coffee, and hanging out with her cat, Bee.
What is your favorite Scripture verse or passage?
Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message) “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get
away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work
with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting
on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work
with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting
on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
What was your childhood ambition?
I was obsessed with the ocean and wanted to be a marine biologist. Turned out not to be my path, but I still love a good beach day!
What was your first job?
I was the kid at KFC who asked “original or crispy?”.
What is your favorite food?
Pizza! Watermelon! Dill pickles! Not together.
What would a perfect day be for you?
A perfect day is a day spent with family and friends. People are what life’s about! Activities can vary–I’m always up for new adventures!
What are your favorite characteristics of Jesus?
His courage, truth, and love.
