Children, Youth,

& Family News

March 5, 2025

Children & Youth Sunday

Sunday, March 9th

Both Services

You won't want to miss our Children & Youth Sunday! Avian D. a member of our Youth Council and Youth Vestry Representative will be preaching. Children and other youth will be enhancing our morning by taking on worship roles as well as showing us their vocal and musical talents.

If you have (or are) a child or youth looking to participate as a reader, acolyte, usher, or greeter, please contact Bailey at Bailey@stmikeschurch.com to volunteer.

Spring Middle School Retreat

April 4-6th

Estes Park, Colorado

We’re heading to Estes Park for our Spring Middle School Retreat! We will spend 2 nights in a cabin for fellowship and fun. Activities will include access to the game room, bonfires, hiking, and indoor rock climbing. We will leave after school on Friday and return Sunday Morning for the 9:15am intergenerational Sunday school. Middle Schoolers (6th -8th Grade) are invited to join us for this wonderful weekend together in the mountains! Cost is $175 and includes lodging, 5 meals and activities at the camp.

High School Spring Youth Retreat

April 11th-12th 

Great Sand Dunes

Get ready for the ultimate outdoor adventure! We’re organizing an unforgettable trip to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Royal Gorge. This is your chance to explore some of Colorado’s most iconic natural wonders, and we want YOU to join us!

Trip Highlights:

Camp under the stars at the Great Sand Dunes—imagine waking up with the dunes right outside your tent.

Sand Sledding: Race down the towering dunes on special sleds! It’s an adrenaline rush you won’t forget!

Spend time at Hot Springs at Mt. Princeton. 

Whether you're into outdoor activities, breathtaking landscapes, or just want a great trip with friends, this adventure is for YOU!

Sign up today, and let’s make some memories! Cost is $150 and include meals and activities.

YES Pilgrimage 2025- Duncan Park, CO

July 20-26th

Open to 6th - 12th Graders

YES Trips is excited to invite the youth of The Episcopal Church in Colorado to experience another great outdoor adventure and pilgrimage. We will be journeying into the national forest lands here in CO to experience creation, community, and God in new ways. We will be partnering with Duncan Park for a week long trip that includes a few nights in camp and three nights on the trail. This experience is offered to middle and high school youth. We look forward to exploring and discovering more about creation, ourselves, and our faith together on the trail. All of the trip information is included in the application.Bailey will be one of the adult leaders on the trip and the cost is $500 per participant (offset by scholarships and fundraising).

Reaching out to Bailey Bachynski for more details and/or if your youth is interested.

Deadline to apply is April 1st.

Youth Groups

Youth Group TONIGHT (Wednesday, March 5th)

Middle & High School Youth Group - 6:00pm-8:00pm

This Sunday, March 9th

New & Newsworthy

St. Michael's Youth Council

Spring Meeting Schedule

Apply Now!

Our youth council is a team of high school aged servant leaders that engage in service opportunities, plan retreats, and provide vision for our youth programs. All high schoolers are invited to join! Fill out the Youth Council Application and become part of the team!

Remaining Spring Schedule:

(All times 6:00 - 8:00 PM)

• Sunday, March 23
• Sunday, April 27
• Sunday, May 25

Easter Egg Hunt & Candy Donations

Sunday, April 20, 9:00 - 9:30 AM

Meet up promptly at 9:00 AM in the Multi-purpose room downstairs to get your wiggles and giggles out before/after Easter service! It's time again for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Eggs will be on the back lawn, and brought indoors in inclement weather. Help us fill hundreds of eggs by donating wrapped candy - drop off in the church office by April 15.

There will be a special guest appearance by Bailey's rabbits - Travis & Patrick

Calling All Seniors

Sunday, May 4

During 10:30 AM Worship &

Senior Sunday Forum

Congratulations to our graduating high school seniors! We will be celebrating you on May 4 during the 10:30 Service. Prior to April 29, Seniors are invited schedule a meeting with Bailey to learn more about Sendoff Sunday, as well as the St. Michael's Senior Scholarship that is awarded to each graduating senior from St. Mike's! Email Bailey Bachynski to set up a time to meet or learn more.

Would you like to contribute to the Senior Scholarship Fund? CLICK HERE to donate online. Choose the "Youth" dropdown and put "Senior Scholarship" in the note! Thank you for your generosity!

Summer Opportunities

Vacation Bible School!

Egypt: Joseph's Journey from prison to palace

June 23 - 27

Save the date for an immersive Vacation Bible School experience at St. Michael’s! This 5 night program will educate participants about God, Joseph and the their journey through Egypt while providing fun and engaging games and activities, and create opportunities for bonding and relationship building!

Children from 4 years old to rising 6th graders are invited to participate!

7th graders through graduating seniors are invited to serve as teen helpers!

Stay tune for the sign up and ways to help!

Parish Retreat & Family Camp

August 8-10

Cathedral Ridge Camp Woodland Park, CO

Parish Retreat & Family Camp returns for a fifth straight year! Coming off of an awesome weekend last year, where over 40 St. Mike's parishioners joined us, we will be returning to Cathedral Ridge Camp & Retreat Center in Woodland Park, CO for another weekend filled with fun, faith, and fellowship for families of any ages!

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