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May 19, 2023

Growing Summer Faith

This Sunday, May 21

9:15 - 10:10 AM


How will you grow and nurture your faith this summer? Let St. Michael's help! From music playlists and origami to seed packets and Traveling St. Mike, there are numerous faith items to speak to all ages. Join us in the sanctuary at 9:15 AM to learn about our Summer Faith Bags. Then at 9:45 AM, we'll move to the Parish Hall for everyone to build their own bags of spiritual support materials for the months ahead. This will be our final Sunday forum until we resume programming in September.

Newcomers Class:

Get Connected

This Sunday, May 21

9:15 - 10:10 AM


Are you new to St. Michael's and wanting to learn more? Please join us this Sunday in the lower level Conference Room for "The Basics," class #1 of three rotating Newcomers classes where we will discuss the basics of our faith in addition to our liturgy, worship, and theology. We will break for the summer months and resume with class #2 on August 20.

Outdoor Parish Work Day

This Saturday, May 20

8:30 - 11:30 AM


It looks like this Saturday's forecast is finally going to cooperate, and we will have our much anticipated outdoor parish work day. Just bring yourselves and a pair of gloves to help us prepare our grounds and gardens for outdoor worship and summer events. All ages are welcome. We have various projects for all skill (adventure) levels. CLICK HERE to let us know you can help.

Outdoor Worship &

Cookout Sunday Picnic

May 28, Pentecost


Our first Outdoor Worship Service and Cookout Sunday Picnic are fast approaching! On Pentecost, next Sunday, May 28, we will enjoy our beautiful outdoor space for worship followed by a yummy parish picnic. 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. This summer we will have four 10:30 AM Outdoor Services & Cookout Picnic Sundays on the last Sunday of May, June, July, & August. All summer the 8:00 AM service will be inside, and the 10:30 AM service will continue to be livestreamed. Bring on the warm weather!

This Sunday, May 21

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Nursery Care Available for Children 5 and under 7:45 - 12:00 PM

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist

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- Worship Bulletin


Join us for coffee hour and fellowship after each service.

Education & More!

9:15 AM - Sunday Forum: 

Growing Summer Faith

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9:15 AM - Episcopal Essentials

9:15 AM - Newcomers Class

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/July Volunteer Signup

Youth Group Celebration

Wednesday, May 24

6:00 - 8:00 PM


We are so proud of all our youth for making it through another year, and they deserve to celebrated! Youth are invited to join in the epic competition and fun of the Second Annual St. Mike's Olympics, next Wednesday, May 24. Let the games - and summer - begin!

Episcopal Essentials

Adult Small Group

This Sunday, May 21

9:15 - 10:10 AM


In Sunday's fourth meeting of this

7-week small group, The Rev. Judi Sato will be discussing the Book of Common Prayer and the Hymnal. If you aren't registered for this group but are interested, feel free to drop in on this class in the Chapel downstairs.

Indoor Clean Out

Wednesday, May 31

2:00 - 6:00 PM


It's time for some spring cleaning at St. Michael's! We have collected many "treasures" over the years, some of which need to find their way out of our building. We will be cleaning out and up a number of rooms and donating or selling items as appropriate. Help us ensure we are able to 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.

Colorado History Museum

S.M.A.S.H. (60+ Fellowship)

June 1, 11:00 AM


Active seniors are invited to join us for a visit to the Colorado History Museum for a special guided tour of the Sand Creek Massacre Exhibit. The cost is $18 for the tour, paid in advance. The museum limits the tour to 20 people and only a few spaces remain, so please act now if you are interested. We will carpool from the church at 9:00AM. CLICK HERE to RSVP. Questions? Email diane@stmikeschurch.com or call 719-598-3244.

Summer Yoga & Lunch 

Tuesdays, June 6 - August 28

Yoga 11:15 AM / Lunch 12:00


Take a break from the whirlwind of life and discover the healing sanctuary that yoga has to offer. These classes, led by our very own Amalia, will focus on creating space in the body and mind through heart-opening sequences, breathwork, and meditation. All levels are encouraged to join, and there will be a community lunch (bring your own) following each class. 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.

Pikes Peak Pride

June 10 & 11

Alamo Square Park


Pikes Peak Pride relies on volunteers to ensure this wonderful event can happen. This year, 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."

To help staff this booth, please CLICK HERE . 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? Email owen@stmikeschurch.com.

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 Registration OPEN!

August 4 - 6


We are thrilled that 23 families (over 75 people) have registered to attend our dual Parish Retreat & Family Camp this Summer 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.

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


Friday, May 19

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Friday Book Group in Prayer Room

6:30 PM - Theology on Tap 20s & 30s Offsite

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, May 20

8:30 AM - Outside Work Day

9:00 AM - Daughters of the King Hybrid Meeting in Parish Hall

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

10:30 AM - St. Clare's Guild Hybrid Meeting

1:00 PM - Funeral Richard Wiedey

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group in Chapel


Sunday, May 21

7:45 AM - 12:00 PM Nursery is Open for children 5 and under.

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

9:15 AM - Sunday Forum - Growing Summer Faith

9:15 AM - Episcopal Essentials in Chapel

9:15 AM - Newcomers Class in the Conference Room

9:45 AM - Adult Choir Rehearsal

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist

1:00 PM - Cookout for Children & Youth Volunteers Offsite

4:00 PM - Girl Scouts in Parish Hall


Monday, May 22

9:00 AM - Laundry Love Offsite

5:00 PM - Parish Hall Reserved


Tuesday, May 23

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting

1:00 PM - Pastoral Care Committee Meeting in Chapel

6:00 PM - VBS Planning Meeting in Parish Hall

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts Meeting in Various Rooms

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, May 24

12:00 PM - Healing Service and Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

6:00 PM - End of Year Youth Celebration in Multipurpose Room


Thursday, May 25

11:00 AM - 90s Luncheon Offsite

5:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting

6:00 PM - Celtic Spirituality Group on Zoom

6:30 PM - Vestry in Parish Hall

6:30 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


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

Birthdays This Week:


May 22 - Diane Dennison

May 22 - Vicki Logemann

May 22 - Sarah Beth Spencer

May 22 - Mark Weidner

May 23 - Michael Lundy

May 23 - Jaan Raamot

May 25 - Sarah Wettemann

May 26 - Ned Bryan

May 26 - Betty Bullard

May 26 - Bob Callihan

May 27 - Daniel deLourenco

May 27 - Karlyn Greenway

May 27 - Ali Lew

May 27 - Charlotte Mapes


Anniversaries This Week:


May 21 - Jason & Lisa Cumby

May 22 - Cindy & Steve Carr

May 23 - David & Julia Blom

May 23 - Ellen & Jason Dickerman

May 24 - Jane & Mark Borchert

May 26 - Ned & Terry Bryan

May 26 - David & Susan Futey

May 26 - Peggy & Stephen Toldy



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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