Weekly eBlast October 21, 2020
Worship With Us
Preaching this Sunday is Rev. Steve Poos-Benson on Chapter 9 “Feel the Burn”. Join us online for our pre-recorded service on our Youtube or Facebook page. We look forward to connecting with you!
This Fall we are tracking with the book We Make the Road by Walking by Brian McLaren. This week's sermon is based on Chapter 9.

Listen to the book... we are going chapter by chapter reading it aloud. Each Podcast is 10-15 minutes long so it’s an easy listen. 
Outdoor Worship Services Sunday 11:00 AM - Bring a blanket, chair, mask, and a warm beverage as we worship together outdoors in the Columbine United Church playground lot. We will notify you on Friday of any service changes via email and on our social media platforms, especially in case of weather impacts.
Ways to get Connected
Next week is a United week, if you have information that needs to go into the United please submit it to Hali by Sunday at 8 p.m. hali@columbineunitedchurch.org
Zoom Update: Due to the recent updates with Zoom, we have had to release new meeting links. If a meeting you attempt to enter requires a passcode, we have established a universal CUC passcode for meetings which is 112233.
Sunday Morning Adult Education….
On Sunday Oct. 25, our 3 Sunday presentation on Social Injustice/Racism will conclude with our guest speaker Lindsey Boes leading the discussion on "What Do I Do Now? Living an Anti-Racist Life." Please join us from 9:30-10:30 AM via the Zoom link provided.

Sunday Morning Adult Education: On Sundays Nov. 1 and 8, the topic will be "Coping with Angst": What is it? (Maybe it's that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach.) What is causing it? (Maybe it's the election or COVID-19.) How can you recognize it in yourself and others? And, what can we do about it? Katherine Newell, Founder and CEO of The Faith Space is our speaker for these two weeks. With a M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary and years of pastoral experience, Katherine brings an inter-spiritual and progressive approach to understanding social issues. Please join us from 9:30-10:30 AM via the Zoom link. 

Meeting ID: 846 4172 8319
Passcode: 112233
Mom’s United will be meeting on Thursday 7 PM October 22nd. These meetings will take place at Jill VanderWal’s home. For more information, please contact her at jill@columbineunitedchurch.org
Faith Forum Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 AM: Please see the Zoom link below, which will be the same for every meeting.

Janet Kester will be presenting Joy to our group for the first 3 weeks. She has been teaching this class at Olli for quite some time, and has also presented at CUC. She is always gathering new information, so don’t miss her! I have heard some of her presentations at CUC and always leave with a feeling that there is so much joy in the world that I do not notice every day, and also knowing that we can create joy in our lives. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634783516?pwd=SkNYYjVabERwbDN2MmtSN0tjRkg1dz09
Youth and Families
Pumpkin Palooza & Costume Parade October 25th at the CUC Parking Lot! Dress up your family in costumes and join us as we celebrate life with one another. Families will remain in their cars until it is their turn to "parade" through the parking lot while others cheer them on. There will be a photo booth as well as pre-packaged candy and a pumpkin to take home! You can sign up HERE for a time from 11:00am-12:00pm or 12:00pm-1:00pm.
Suicide Prevention and Awareness @ Youth Group: On October 25th during youth group, families are invited to talk about suicide awareness and prevention. Lori Hoffner will be walking us through the conversation! Middle School will meet at 4:00 with their families. High School will meet at 5:30 with their families. Please bring chairs and dress warmly, we will meet outside of the church under the deck with heaters.
If you would like to donate candy for Pumpkin Palooza, we will have a basket to collect your donations outside the church office through October 24.
Mission Moments
One of the amazing charities Columbine United supports is Homeless Awareness and Action Task (HAAT) Force South Metro. HAAT Force fills a unique need in the community by providing motel vouchers to families and people with disabilities during severe weather. $70 provides a family with shelter in a motel for one night.
HAAT Force is having a virtual Fall fundraiser during the month of October. Please go to www.haatforce.org/fundraiser to donate and to participate in their silent auction! Silent auction items were donated by volunteers, Board members, and supporters. You can also contact info@haatforce.org to get on their email list for ongoing information about their work, the people they serve, and testimonials from volunteers. 
Please Pray with Us
Need Pastoral Care Help? In the area of pastoral care, the Congregational Care Committee will continue to work with both Pastors Steve and Jill in our care efforts. It takes a whole community of care to support one another. Thank you for passing along care needs and for reaching out to one another. 
For an item to be listed on the Joys and Concerns for the week: email cuc@columbineunitedchurch.org (this is the office email) or email Jill@columbineunitedchurch.org and she will pass it along to the care team. 

For confidential prayer requests: email prayerchain@columbinechurch.org 
(This email is sent to the group of people committed to praying for others and the request is held in confidence.)

Whoever lives in love, lives in God and God lives in them. 1 John 4:16-18.
Joke of the Week
Join us for our pre-recorded service at 8:00 a.m. Sunday or later!