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September 16, 2022

Living with Purpose,

"The Inward Journey"

Sunday, Sept. 18

9:15 AM In-person & Online

Clergy Class


The Rev. Matt Holcombe & The Rev. Dr. Joanne Sanders invite you to join them between services as we kick off our Adult Sunday Formation in the Church. Using a combination of scripture, lived experiences, and wisdom from contemplative sages, Matt & Joanne will reflect on the inward journey and the ways God is experienced and revealed through our lives. Join us in-person or watch online. Viewing links available at www.stmikeschurch.com. 

Sunday School

This Sunday

9:15 - 10:10 AM


Our new Sunday School experience, "engage" is open for all children Pre-K through 12th Grade on Sundays from 9:15 - 10:10 AM, beginning this Sunday, September 18. We have a wonderful year planned with a lot of exciting surprises along the way. CLICK HERE to register your child(ren) and/or youth to participate in events, programs, and activities for this upcoming year. Please reach out to Owen with questions and wonders! owen@stmikeschurch.com. 

Newcomer Class

This Sunday, Sept. 18

9:15 AM in Chapel

"Episcopal Church 101"


Newcomers are invited to “Let’s Get Connected” on the third Sunday of every month. This class is designed for all newcomers, but ALL are welcome to join. No sign up or registration required. Come as you are! Questions? Email linda@stmikeschurch.com. 

Register for an upcoming Small Group and click on the links below to learn more and sign up today: 


Mindfulness 101

Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 AM

October 4, 11, 18, & Nov. 8

Facilitator: The Rev. Dr. Joanne Sanders. CLICK HERE to register. 7 spots remain


The Space Between Us (Communications Class)

Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Oct. 4 - Nov. 1 

Facilitator, Owen Copps. CLICK HERE to register. 11 spots remain. 


Book Discussion & Dessert

Holy Envy, by Barbara Brown Taylor

October 5, 12, & 19, 6:00 - 7:00 PM in St. Mary's Hall

Facilitated by Rev. Matt Holcombe. No registration required. 


Cancer Support Group (First Meeting)

September 19, 1:00 - 2:30 PM in St. Francis Chapel

Leaders: Pamela Partrick & Laura DiSilverio. No registration required. If interested but cannot attend contact Laura at ldisilverio@comcast.net or 719-282-2969.

Request for St. Michael's 

Memorabilia 

As we prepare to celebrate our 65th Anniversary, do you have old memorabilia you would be willing to share or lend to the church for our history display? Drop off in the church office or call Diane 719-598-3244. Please drop off on or before Wednesday, September 21. 

This Sunday, September 18

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost


8:00 AM Holy Eucharist In-person


9:15 AM Education for All Ages

Adults: Living with Purpose, "The Inward Journey"

  Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook


10:30 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Online

     Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook


Coffee Hour in St. Mary's Hall after 8:00 & 10:30 Services. 

Nursery is open from 7:45 - 11:45 AM

Sunday Bulletin: www.stmikeschurch.com

September Worship Volunteer Sign Up

Click on the blue box above to be directed to our online sign up for ushers, greeters, lay readers, acolytes, and more! Thank you in advance.

65th Anniversary Celebration Week

September 25 - October 2

We are celebrating our 65th anniversary of making Christ known and excited to celebrate with you! Join us for an original 1957 mass, family movie night, a day of service, a celebration reception with special guests, and much more! Click below to learn more and register to celebrate with us. Questions? Call the church office 719-598-3244. Can you help volunteer for the Sat. Oct. 1 Celebration Reception? CLICK HERE to volunteer. 

65th Anniversary Celebration Information

Partners in Housing

Donations Needed


Partners in Housing (PIH) hosts their Child Enrichment Center and Resource Center (CEC) at The Colorado House. To continue our service through The Colorado House Snack and Supplementary Food Ministry, we need Snack Volunteers for 2023. Volunteers provide snacks 1 to 2 times a year (either buy and deliver snacks or donate money). Contact Judy Morrill at 719 650-0245 or j_l_morrill@msn.com by Saturday, October 1. 

St. Mikes @ the Switchbacks!

Saturday, Sept. 24, 6:00 PM

All Parish Event!


Come join us for a Saturday night filled with great soccer, awesome fellowship, and loads of fun! Let's go cheer on our home team at their beautiful new stadium that opened this past year! Game time is 6:00 PM. Tickets are $15 a person. Pay online or bring a check by church with the memo line "Switchbacks Game". CLICK HERE today to reserve your ticket for the game Switchbacks Stadium: Weidner Field, 111 W Cimmaron St, 80903. Questions? Contact Owen@stmikeschurch.com. 

Parent Sunday School

Next Sunday, September 25

9:15 - 10:10 AM

Meeting in the Chapel


What can a life with God offer your family? That is the question we will be discussing at our very first parent sunday school NEXT Sunday. Join us for a panel discussion where we will hear from three pairs of parents and their adult children; Laura and Lily DiSilverio, Leslie and Emily Darling, and Sandie Willey and Ruth Cohenour. We will get to hear about what a life with God has offered their families, as parents, children, and now adults who continue to be active in their faith. Parents with children in the home are invited to come together to listen, learn, and bond with other St. Mike's parents.

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Thrift House

Donation Drive

September 25


Donate clothes, shoes, jewelry, housewares, decor items, books, sports items, and small furniture pieces to the Thrift House which is a ministry of the Colorado Springs Episcopal Churches. Interested in volunteering? Contact Kay C. Mast kayc.mast2@gmail.com with questions. 

NEW: Archangel Newsletter

September & October


We have a ministry packed fall scheduled for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Check your mailbox for the latest Archangel or CLICK HERE to view an online digital copy. Not on our mailing list? Email Linda@stmikeschurch.com and fill our new member paperwork. 

Fall Orchestra Concert

"As Foretold"

November 20, 4:00 PM 

St. Michael's Episcopal Church


Back by popular demand, the Philharmonic returns for an encore performance of last year’s sold-out performance of “As Foretold”, an Oratorio for Chorus, Orchestra, Organ and Soloists. Additional chorus members include singers from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs and the Cadet Choir from The United States Air Force Academy. Soloists Katherine Adam-Johnson, Amalia Dobbins, Nick Bailey and James Sena reprise their solo performances in this unique scripture presentation of texts dating from 2700 B.C. CLICK HERE to learn more and purchase tickets before they sell out.

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


Friday, September 16

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, September 17

9:00 AM - Daughters of the King

10:30 AM - St. Clare's Guild

1:00 PM - St. Mike's Golf Outing Offsite

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group


Sunday, September 18

7:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Nursery Open

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person

9:15 AM - Education For All - Clergy Class In-person & Online

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person with Children's Chapel & Online

2:00 PM - Girl Scouts in St. Andrew's


Monday, September 19

9:00 AM - Laundry Love

1:00 PM - Cancer Support Group in Chapel


Tuesday, September 20

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting in St. Mary's

3:30 PM - Girl Scouts

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, September 21

12:00 PM - Healing Service & Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Wednesday Bible Study in Chapel

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group


Thursday, September 22

5:30 PM - Cub Scouts in St. Andrew's

6:00 PM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group

6:30 PM - Regular Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, September 23

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Friday Women's Book Group

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, September 24

9:00 AM - Men's Fellowship in Chapel

10:00 AM - Regional Confirmation at Grace & St. Stephens

6:00 PM - St. Mike's at the Switchbacks

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Birthdays This Week:


September 16 - Ama Couch

September 18 - Bobbi Burdekin

September 18 - Laura DiSilverio

September 18 - Wyre Marshall

September 18 - David Morrison

September 18 - Linda Weidner

September 19 - Brad Kellen

September 19 - Robert Phillips

September 20 - Grace Bennett

September 20 - Matt Sears

September 20 - Darryl Thatcher

September 22 - Judy Jager

September 22 - Emma Lager

September 23 - Madeline Carter

September 23 - Ellen DiSilverio

September 24 - Jennie Wandfluh


Anniversaries:


September 11 - Danny & Stacey Cowell

September 24 - Greg & Molly Miller

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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