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Annual Meeting
This Sunday
January 24, 10:00 AM

The 2021 Annual Meeting will be held online via Zoom this Sunday from 10:00 - 11:15 AM. CLICK HERE to be directed to the Annual Meeting webpage. In addition to electing 3 new Vestry members we will celebrate, review the amazing year we had in 2020, and discuss some exciting things planned for 2021. We will also review the budget and provide some fantastic news about the 2021 Stewardship Campaign.

A special thank you goes to our outgoing vestry members: Rick Couch, Debbie Robertson, and Diane Verlinde. Thank you for your service, contributions, and leadership! We appreciate all you do for St. Michael's.

Our continuing Vestry Members are: Amy de Lourenco, Dean Logemann, Betty Bullard, Jim Marquart, Mike Mapes, and Marcy Capell. Kristy Callihan, Senior Warden. Tom Baranowski, Junior Warden. Nita Baranowski, Treasurer. And a special thanks to our clerk, Aprel Mitchell.
Vote Now
Vestry Candidate Elections OPEN
 
We have five wonderful Vestry candidates and need you to vote. Vestry Members serve on the lay leadership team of St. Michael's and help oversee the finances, property, and work in conjunction with the rector and other staff members to support the mission and ministries. CLICK HERE to learn about our candidates: Sue, Andy, Emily, Bob, and Elena. To vote now click the quick link button below or drop off your ballot in the St. Michael's mailbox 7400 Tudor Road. All ballots (paper or electronic) are due by 12:00 PM on January 24.
January 24, This Sunday
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
9:00 AM - ONLINE Holy Eucharist Rite II
-Facebook Live @stmikeschurchCOS
-Digital Bulletin CLICK HERE
10:00 AM Join Annual Meeting CLICK HERE *New passcode: Zoom
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Drive thru Communion
*There will be NO Children's Chapel this week, Children's Chapel will resume January 31
Covid-19 Town Hall
Monday, January 25
7:00 PM

CLICK HERE to Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe, Dr. Adam Robinson, and Canon Carl Andrews for St. Michael's second COVID19 Town Hall. Adam currently practices medicine at Matthew Vu and Carl is the Diocese of Colorado COVID19 Disaster Response Director. This informative session will seek to provide you with the latest information and free vaccination resources. We hope to see you on 1/25 at 7:00 PM. The quick link to join us can also be found on the homepage of our website.
"E-Cycling"
January 24-29
12:00 - 3:00 PM

St. Michael's is making it easy for your to recycle your old electronics. Don't add them to a landfill - let us help you recycle. If it has a cord or chip, you can recycle it for a small fee.
  • Older Computer monitors / TV's $1.00 per diagonal inch of screen
  • Newer Flat Screen monitor / TV's $0.50 per diagonal inch of screen
  • Smaller Printers, Computer Towers, Laptops $4.00 each
  • Larger Electronics $0.50 per pound
  • Tablet Computers, Kindles, Digital Cameras $1.00
  • Cell Phones $0.50 each
  • Cords & Cables $0.10 each / Batteries $6.00 per pound.
Recycling services provided by Metech Recycling - Colorado Certified BAN e-Stewards Recycler.
Rev. Judi is Retiring
Last Sunday: January 31

After more than seven faithful years of ministry at St. Michael's, The Rev. Judi Sato will be retiring on January 31. To contribute to the gift we will present to her on January 31 sent to the church office, "Memo Judi's Gift" or give online www.stmikeschurch.com/giving before January 28. Join us on January 31 as we wish her well. We are delighted Judi and Rod will be staying at St. Michael's after her retirement and look forward to making many more memories with both of them!
This week at a glance ... (All blue links are clickable)

Friday, January 22

Saturday, January 23

Sunday, January 24
*9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Online Worship
Watch the service here: www.vimeo.com/stmikeschurch
Watch the service here: www.facebook.com/stmikeschurchCOS
View & Download the Digital Bulletin CLICK HERE
10:00 AM - Annual Meeting *New passcode: Zoom
10:30 AM - Drive by Communion this Sunday
*No Children's Chapel this week, Will resume on January 31
12:00 - 3:00 PM - E-Cycling Drop Off
6:30 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 1 (See Group Schedule)

Monday, January 25
7:30 AM - The Bible Journey
12:00 - 3:00 PM - E-Cycling Drop Off

Tuesday, January 26
12:00 - 3:00 PM - E-Cycling Drop Off
6:00 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 6 (See Group Schedule)
*8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

Wednesday, January 27
12:00 - 3:00 PM - E-Cycling Drop Off
12:30 PM - Virtual Bible Study
1:00 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 5 (See Group Schedule)
4:30 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 2 (See Group Schedule)
6:30 PM - Sacred Ground, Circle 3 (See Group Schedule)

Thursday, January 28
12:00 - 3:00 PM - E-Cycling Drop Off
6:30 PM - Sacred Grounds - Circle 4 (See Group Schedule)
*8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

Friday, January 29
12:00 - 3:00 PM - E-Cycling Drop Off

Saturday, January 30
*Opportunities for Worship
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Keys & Codes
Changing on January 25

While so many wonderful events have been being held virtually, we've used this quite time to update our security system at St. Michael's. On January 25 we will be changing the keys and alarm codes. Please contact Elise at elise@stmikeschurch.com if you are part of a ministry, organization, or in a situation that needs access to the building and would like to get an updated key/code.
We Need Your Candle Wax!
Mabel Turner works magic with candle wax of any kind, in jars or not, and the smaller size coffee cans! She turns these leftovers into useful candles for the homeless and gives them away at The Lord's Dinner. The supply is running so critically low that Mabel is getting ready to go dumpster diving at Bath and Body Works so she can get enough wax! Read the full article in the upcoming Archangel, but if you can drop off any used candles in the bins outside the office at church, you just might save Mabel from this fate!
Help Wanted:
New Cameras
New Technology
New Volunteers
 
We are now using our new AVL (Audio, Video, & Lighting) System and heard from many about how it enhanced our worship service. We hope you enjoyed seeing new views of your spiritual home and could hear more clearly. If you experienced viewing problems, email us at support@stmikeschurch.com so we can help. Did you know we need 4 volunteers each week to run this new intricate system? We've have already starting training volunteers but we still need more help to make sure we are fully covered moving forward. If you have an interest in technology and a desire to help our services and events run smoothly and successfully we would love to have you join our team! Please contact Elise at elise@stmikeschurch.com to get involved.
Lay Eucharistic Visitor Meeting
Sunday, January 31
1:00 PM

Lay Eucharistic Visitors will have a meeting via zoom on Sunday, January 31, at 1 PM. During the pandemic this ministry has needed to pause. Join Lee Rasi and other LEV's to discuss the future of this vital ministry. Please contact Lee to let her know if you are able to join the meeting. I am looking forward to seeing you all and to discussing the future of our ministry. CLICK HERE for the zoom link or go to www.zoom.us and input: Meeting ID: 812 6355 9733 Code: 199912
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St. Michael's Outreach Accepting Grant Applications
Due: February 4

No doubt 2020 was a tough year. Even faced with the challenges of the corona virus, your Outreach Ministries still addressed the needs of the less fortunate in our community. Over the past year we supported The Lord’s Dinner, Mercy’s Gate, Family Promise, Colorado House, TwoCor, Kairos, and St Mathias Episcopal Church in Haiti. Now the Outreach Committee is searching for additional deserving Ministries for 2021. If you have an interest and a passion for other Ministries that you think are worthy to explore, please CLICK HERE to download a 2021 Outreach Ministry Grant Application where you will be asked to provide the name and contact information for your applicant. CLICK HERE to be directed to the St. Michael's Outreach webpage with more information including what should be in the 2020 Ministry Impact Statements. All applications must be submitted by February 8, 2021.
Christmas Light Clean-up
Volunteers Needed

That's a wrap! We welcomed over 900 people for the inaugural Christmas Light Festival and collected hundreds of stuffed animals and hundreds of pounds of food. Now it's time to clean up. We are in need of volunteers to help take down lights, wrap extension cords, and deconstruct from the festivities. CLICK HERE to sign up and read more. We have not set a date, as we are waiting for warmer weather. Once you sign up we will email you 2-3 days in advance to check your availability. Thank you!
Birthdays This Week:

January 24 Emily Darling
January 25 Audrey Houser
January 26 Serjio Barrett
January 26 Roger McClurg
January 28 William Daughton
January 28 Robert Jager
January 28 Levi Sutherlin
January 28 Matthew Waidelich
January 28 Robert Wettemann
January 29 Katherine Fogle
January 29 Les Krohnfeldt
January 30 Pamela Buick
January 30 Erin Capell
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St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road Colorado Springs, CO 80919