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Weekly eNews

May 26, 2023

Pentecost Sunday

Outdoor Worship, 10:30 AM

Parish Picnic, 11:45 AM

This Sunday, May 28


Our first Outdoor Worship Service and Summer Parish Picnic are this Sunday! For our 10:30 AM service, we will enjoy our beautiful outdoor space for worship followed by a yummy parish picnic with a dunk tank, pinatas, and games on the lawn as we celebrate Pentecost. Wear red, bring a chair, and enjoy wonderful food and fellowship. (Suggested donation $5 per person / $20 per family.) CLICK HERE to help set up, cook, serve, or clean up. No RSVP to attend. All summer the 8:00 AM service will be inside with outdoor worship and a parish picnic on the last Sunday of May, June, July & August. Join us and invite a friend!

Growing Summer Faith


If you were unable to join us last Sunday to build your Summer Faith Bag, please stop by the Parish Hall anytime before June 30. There are numerous spiritual support materials for all ages, and of course Traveling St. Mike. Please help make Christ known beyond our walls by taking a picture of you with St. Mike and emailing it to support@stmikeschurch.org. CLICK HERE for online Summer Faith resources. As a reminder, our Sunday Forums & Education for All Ages will be on hiatus for the summer, and we will resume programming in September.

Episcopal Essentials

This Sunday, May 28

9:15 - 10:10 AM


Episcopal Essentials will be meeting three more Sundays (until June 11). This Pentecost Sunday, join The Rev. Winnie Mitchell to discuss the Trinity. Episcopal Essentials will meet this week in the Lower Level Conference Room. All are welcome.

Memorial Day, May 29

Church Offices Closed


The church offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. Bless the families of our fallen troops, and fill their homes and their lives with Your strength and peace. In union with people of goodwill of every nation, embolden us to answer the call to work for peace and justice, and thus, seek an end to violence and conflict around the globe. Amen.

Indoor Clean Out

Next Wednesday, May 31

2:00 - 6:00 PM


Help is still needed next Wednesday afternoon for our Indoor Clean Out. Many hands will truly make light work if we can get a few more volunteers to assist as we clean out and up our well loved spaces. Please help ensure we can continue to use our resources most effectively to enrich the lives of our parishioners and others. CLICK HERE to let us know you are coming.

Family Promise/IHN

Dinners Needed

June 18 - June 24


St. Michael's is partnering with Family Promise once again to provide meals for the families being housed at St. Paul's United Methodist Church from Sunday, June 18, through Saturday, June 24. We have committed to providing dinners (arrival by 5:00 PM) and hosting the families until roughly 7:30 PM each evening at St. Paul's UMC. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign-up. Thank you to our Daughters of the King for helping coordinate efforts on behalf of St. Michael's!

Adopt-A-Trail Clean-up

June & July


Do you love the amazing parks and trails in Colorado Springs? Help care for our beautiful open spaces by joining the Adopt-A-Trail program. As part of the Creation Care / Sacred Water ministry, St. Michael's has adopted a 2-mile stretch along the Santa Fe Trail, starting at the Edmondson trailhead near the church. We are looking for volunteers to help with monthly clean-up efforts, starting with June and July. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up.

Extra Ushers & Volunteers needed for this Sunday's 10:30 AM service.


This Sunday, May 28

Pentecost Sunday

Nursery Care Available for Children 5 and under 10:15 - 12:00 PM

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist Outdoor

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- Worship Bulletin


Join us for coffee hour and fellowship after each service.

Education & More!

9:15 AM - No Sunday Forum or Education for the summer months

9:15 AM - Episcopal Essentials: The Trinity with The Rev. Winnie Mitchell


Cook-Out Sunday Picnic following the 10:30 Service.

Volunteers Needed

Can you be an usher, greeter, lay reader, or help with coffee hour?

Click below to sign up today & thank you!

May Volunteer Sign Up
June - August Volunteer Sign Up

Summer Yoga & Lunch 

Tuesdays, June 6 - August 28

Yoga 11:15 AM / Lunch 12:00


Our first summer yoga class and community lunch will take place next Tuesday, June 6, beginning at 11:15 AM. Join our very own Amalia as we focus on creating space in the body and mind through heart-opening sequences, breathwork, and meditation. All levels are encouraged to join for the class and stay after for a "bring your own lunch" time of fellowship. In addition to being our Director of Music, Amalia has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and received her 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification from Yog Peeth in Rishikesh, India. No RSVP required. Come as you are.

Pilgrimage Bible Study

Wednesdays, June 7 - Aug. 23

7:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom


This 12-week Bible Study is designed to focus on the New Testament books, stories, and sites our group from St. Michael's will be exploring as they walk in Paul's footsteps this fall in Turkey and Greece. You don't need to be a traveler to join in this informative study, however. All are welcome! CLICK HERE to join the Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study on Zoom. Questions? Contact Matt at matt@stmikeschurch.com.

Pikes Peak Pride

June 10 & 11

Alamo Square Park


This year at Pride, St. Michael's is partnering with First United Methodist Prairie Campus & Trinity Lutheran Monument to host a booth of "Actually Affirming Churches in Colorado Springs." New slots have been added to help staff this booth, so please CLICK HERE if you are interested. There will be a volunteers' meeting at St. Michael's on Wednesday, June 7, from 6:30 - 7:30 PM for all those who have signed up. If you want to support Pride but can't work a shift at the booth, CLICK HERE to view numerous other volunteer opportunities with the event organizers. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. Questions? Contact Owen Copps at owen@stmikeschurch.com.

Summer Choir

June 11 - August 27

10:30 AM Services


All are welcome to join the Summer Choir to help lead hymns and sing an easy Offertory anthem during the 10:30 AM Sunday services this summer. No need to make a weekly commitment - come when you can! To sing on a particular Sunday, simply meet in the Choir Room at 9:45 AM for a brief rehearsal. Questions? Contact Amalia Dobbins at amalia@stmikeschurch.com.

Handbell Choir

Ringers Needed!


The St. Michael's Handbell Choir is excited to announce they will be playing several times in the upcoming program year (not just Christmas and Easter), and more ringers are needed. Practices will begin in August on Sundays from 12:00-1:30 PM in preparation for their first performance on October 15 at both services. You don't have to commit to all dates to join, and you don't have to be a musician to ring bells. Please contact Mary Dee Weigel at jmandmdweigel@aol.com for more information or even to arrange a time to work with her on a one-on-one basis.

Vacation Bible School 

June 27 - 29

5:00 - 7:30 PM


Join us for an immersive Vacation Bible School experience at St. Michael's! This three night program will educate participants about God, provide fun and engaging games and activities, and create opportunities for bonding and relationship building. VBS is open to all entering pre-K through rising 6th grade. There are also important roles available for both adults and teen volunteers (rising 7th grade -12th grade). CLICK HERE to learn more and to register. CLICK HERE to help with VBS prep: dinner teams, constructing the set, etc. It takes a village!

St. Mike's Parish Retreat & Family Camp RSVP Deadline: July 1


We are thrilled that over 80 people have registered to attend our dual Parish Retreat & Family Camp this Summer August 4-6 at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park! We are still taking reservations, up until July 1, as long as the YMCA has availability, but please act fast if you are interested. There will be activities, games, and programming for all ages. Please CLICK HERE to register. Email owen@stmikeschurch.com with questions.

Did You Know?

The Thrift House Is Open!


The Episcopal Church Women's Thrift House is still open for business Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM and is having weekly sales. Stop by 1027 S. Tejon Street for some great deals! Thank you for your continued support!

This week at a glance... (All blue links are clickable)


Friday, May 26

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

11:30 AM - Funeral Tom Kramer & Norma Kramer

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, May 27

10:30 AM - The Artist's Way in Multipurpose Room


Sunday, May 28

10:15AM - 12:00 PM Nursery is Open for children 5 and under.

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

9:00 AM - Coffee Hour (No Sunday Forum during summer months)

9:15 AM - Episcopal Essentials in Chapel

9:45 AM - Adult Choir Rehearsal

10:30 AM - Outdoor Holy Eucharist

11:45 AM - Cookout Sunday Picnic


Monday, May 29: Memorial Day - Church Office Closed

9:00 AM - Laundry Love Offsite


Tuesday, May 30

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting

3:00 PM - Baptism - Laskoski / McMullan

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts Meeting in Various Rooms

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, May 31

12:00 PM - Healing Service and Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel

2:00 PM - Indoor Clean-Out

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer


Thursday, June 1

11:00 AM - SMASH Offsite

6:00 PM - Celtic Spirituality Potluck in Chapel

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, June 2

1:00 PM - Friday Book Group in Prayer Room

4:00 PM - Amy Mushall Recital in Parish Hall

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, June 3

9:00 AM - Kairos Ministry (Men) in Parish Hall

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group

4:00 PM - Parking Lot Reserved

Birthdays This Week:


May 30 - Geoff Bennett

May 30 - Henry Hudson

May 30 - Linda Wilsey

June 1 - Pam Callihan

June 1 - Laura Johnson

June 1 - Christine Nestlerode

June 1 - Carrie Petersen

June 2 - Denise Notzon

June 2 - Leon Pattamasaevi

June 2 - Mikey Priest

June 2 - Ann Whitlock

June 3 - Ben Boylston

June 3 - John Hupp

June 3 - Barbara Kean

June 3 - Kim Poli



Anniversaries This Week:


May 29 - Eloise & Phil McDaniel

May 29 - Linda & Mark Wilsey

May 31 - Chad & Rachel Stoller

June 1 - Ellen & Robert Phillips

June 2 - Jan & Michael Lundy

St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Office Telephone: 719-598-3244
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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