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Weekly eNews

September 15, 2023

This Weekend at St. Mike's

Sunday Forum

9:15 AM

Small Group Taster & Fall Preview


After taking a break for the summer, Education for All resumes at 9:15 AM this Sunday, September 17. Join Rev. Matt for his Sunday Forum in the sanctuary to learn more about the seasonal small group offerings and recurring ministries that provide opportunities for you to be led by the Spirit to learn, live, and love within and beyond our walls. In-person & online.

Newcomers Class

This Sunday, 9:15 AM


All newcomers are invited to, "Get Connected and Involved," this Sunday at 9:15 AM in the Chapel. These classes meet monthly, can be taken in any order and while they are designed for newcomers, ALL are welcome! Contact our Newcomer Coordinator, Linda Kean, at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Elementary & Youth Sunday School

Every Sunday, 9:15 AM

Elementary Sunday School

Pre-k - 5th Grade

"Beyond Sunday Mornings"


Our Fall Elementary Sunday School series will invite children to move "Beyond Sunday Mornings" in their lives with God. They will cover topics such as "where God lives," "how God is at work," "what God asks of me," and more through the use of storytelling, crafts, games, and activities. Each week children will leave with car ride questions and a grace to use at meals related to the theme of the week to further the idea of moving "beyond Sunday mornings." This group meets in the multipurpose room!

Youth Sunday School

6th - 12th Grade

"Disciples & Dragons"


Our Fall Youth Sunday School will be using a curriculum written by Episcopal Priest, Fr. Joe Kennedy, fashioned after the popular role playing game "Dungeons & Dragons." Our youth will role play through different bible stories as if they were inside the story, bringing them to life in a new way. Owen is looking for additional leaders for this adventure! If you are familiar with D&D and interested in helping, please contact Owen at owen@stmikeschurch.com. This group meets in the high school youth room!

New Chapel Icons

Blessing This Sunday


We are thankful for the safe return of our pilgrims from Turkey and Greece. As a gift for the parish, they purchased two beautiful hand-made icons crafted in the traditional manner of Byzantine art to hang in the Chapel. These will be blessed during the services this Sunday. If you missed the Pilgrimage Picture Blog and are interested in viewing their journey, click below.

View Pilgrimage Picture Blog

DOK Installation

This Sunday, 10:30 AM


This Sunday we will be honoring our Daughters of the King chapter and installing Pat Nielsen as the new President and Cindy Carr as the new secretary. We are grateful for the ministry of our daughters and the commitment of these leaders.

Youth Fundraiser &

Silent Auction

This Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM


A final reminder that our youth have a fabulous event planned for this evening, September 15. You are welcome to join if your schedule permits at the last minute or click below to learn how you can support our youth in their lives in Christ.

Learn How to Support Our Youth

Fall Small Group Offerings

Two of our fall small groups offerings (Sacred Ground and Spirituality of Aging) have already filled, but there is space remaining in the other three. We encourage you to read the more detailed descriptions and prayerfully consider committing to one.

Being With

Group 1: Beginning September 18 (5 openings)

Group 2: Beginning September 23 (7 openings)


Being With, a course exploring Christian faith and life, is an invitation to be with yourself, each other, and the created world to ultimately discover that God is with you and to learn how to be with God. Group 1 will meet in-person for ten weeks on Mondays, beginning September 18 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Group 2 will be virtual and meet on Saturdays, beginning September 23 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. Course is open to those outside of St. Michael's as well.

Learn More & Register for Being With

Sacred Air: Climate & Energy

Beginning Tuesday, September 26 (8 openings)

 

The Creation Justice team has chosen to offer Sacred Air: Climate & Energy to help parishioners learn about the causes and effects of the climate crisis and discern how they can respond to help restore the health of our planet. This small group program limited to 15 participants will run for ten weeks beginning Tuesday evening, September 26 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Learn More & Register for Sacred Air

The Space Between Us

Beginning Monday, October 9 (10 openings)


The Space Between Us is a workshop of up to 15 participants that dives into the foundational communication topics of empathetic listening and conflict resolution, and provides strategies to better understand ourselves and others. This class is for all ages and will meet for six weeks on Mondays, beginning October 9 from 6:00-8:00 PM. 

Learn More & Register for Space Between Us

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

The Saint John's Bible Dedication

Friday, September 29, 6:00 PM


The seven-volume set of The Saint John's Bible has arrived, and the highly anticipated dedication ceremony is only two weeks away! We hope you've marked your calendars to attend this incredibly special event in the life of our church. Click below to view the invitation that you should have received in your mail.

View SJB Dedication Invitation

Habitat Service Opportunities

Saturday, September 30


For the service component of our upcoming St. Michael's weekend, we have partnered with Habitat for Humanity. From volunteering at a build site, to working in one of their ReStores, to making lunches for those at the work site, there are opportunities available for all ages and skill levels throughout the day. For more detailed information and to volunteer, click below.

Learn More & Register for Habitat Opportunities 

Food Trucks & Fun

St. Michael's Sunday

October 1, 11:45 AM


As a part of honoring and celebrating our patron saint, we will have an assortment of food trucks and fun activities for all following the 10:30 service. So bring your money, your appetites, and your enthusiasm!

SMASH Outing

John Fielder Exhibition

September 22, 11:00 AM Tour


There are still some spots available for the upcoming SMASH outing to History Colorado's photo exhibition, Revealed: John Fielder’s Favorite Place. The morning will include both a tour of the exhibition as well as time with the curator to learn about the acquisition of this collection of Fielder's life work. The group will be carpooling to Denver from the church at 9:30 AM, and they are looking for a few more willing drivers. Please contact Diane at diane@stmikeschurch.com if you can help.

Learn More & Sign Up for SMASH Outing

Switchbacks Game

September 23, 6:00 PM Game

All Parish Event!


St. Mike's is headed to a Switchbacks game next Saturday night, and everyone is invited to join for an evening filled with great soccer, awesome fellowship, and loads of fun! Tickets are $20 a person, and scholarships are available. Reserve your spot today!

Learn More & Sign Up for  Game

This Sunday, September 17

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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

*** ASL Interpreter Services at 10:30 Service ***

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist

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Join us for coffee hour and fellowship after each service.

Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for All

-Sunday Forum - Fall Preview

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9:15 AM Newcomers Class

Worship Volunteers Needed

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

Click below to sign up today & thank you!

September & October Volunteer Sign-up

Stock the Freezer

Help Needed!


Caring teams have been able to bless many parishioners with meals from the Caring Freezer over the past few months. But the freezer is almost empty and more entrees are needed. For those willing to help out but don't know what to cook, click below for several recipe ideas that make a hearty quantity and freeze well. Or feel free to use your own favorite casserole, stew, or freezable entree recipe. Serving sizes 2 to 6 are most needed. Contact Ama Couch at amacouch@gmail.com with any questions. (Printed recipe copies along with food labels can also be found in the bin hanging on the Caring Freezer in the upstairs kitchen.)

View Recipes

Ongoing Small Groups Resuming

All are Welcome!


  • People Who Read, September 20, 6:00 - 8:00 PM: This group meets on the third Wednesday of the month to discuss books selected by the group's members. This month will be hosted by Margaret Miller and The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris will be discussed. Contact Jennie at jennie@stmikeschurch.com for more information.
  • Creating Space, September 23, 9:00 - noon: This group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month to "create space" for you to craft, create, or simply be away from the busyness of life. Drop in as your schedule permits or stay all morning. Contact Mary Hattick at mhattick@gmail.com or Sandie Willey at boppiewilley@gmail.com for more information.
  • Men's Fellowship In-person Group, September 23, 8:00 - 9:00 AM: This group meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month for a time of fellowship and prayer. Contact Rich Page at pagex2@comcast.net for more information.
  • Men's Fellowship Virtual Group, September 19, 8:00 - 9:00 AM. This group meets virtually every Tuesday morning. Contact Bryan Call at bryan_call@comcast.net for more information.

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


Friday, September 15

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

6:00 PM - Youth Fundraiser in Parish Hall

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, September 16

9:00 AM - SJB Docent Training in Parish Hall

9:00 AM - DOK in Conference Room and Virtual

10:30 AM - St. Clare's Guild in Chapel

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group in Chapel


Sunday, September 17

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

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

9:15 AM - Education for All

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist

12:00 PM - Handbell Choir Rehearsal Downstairs Classroom

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

6:00 PM - BeYou! Offsite


Monday, September 18

9:00 AM - Laundry Love Offsite

4:00 PM - Amy Mushall: Music Class in Multi-Purpose Room

7:00 PM - Being With Small Group in Chapel


Tuesday, September 19

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting

10:00 AM - Spiritual Directors Meeting in Prayer Room

12:00 PM - The Well Meeting in Chapel

7:00 PM - Boy Scout Meeting in Various Rooms

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, September 20

12:00 PM - Healing Service and Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group in Multi-Purpose Room

6:00 PM - People Who Read in Parish Hall

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group in Multi-Purpose Room


Thursday, September 21

5:30 PM - Cub Scout Meeting in Multi-Purpose Room

6:00 PM - Seraphim Choir in Choir Room

6:30 PM - Vestry Meeting in Parish Hall

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, September 22

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

11:00 AM - SMASH Event Offsite

1:00 PM - Friday Book Group in Prayer Room

6:00 PM - Youth Fundraiser in Parish Hall

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, September 23

8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship Group in Chapel

9:00 AM - Creating Space in Parish Hall

6:00 PM - Switchbacks Game Offsite

Birthdays This Week:


September 17 - Sue Kates

September 17 - Aprel Mitchell

September 18 - Laura DiSilverio

September 18 - Wyre Marshall

September 18 - David Morrison

September 18 - Janet Perreault

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



Anniversaries This Week:


September 17 - Hank & Pat Pricenski


St. Michael's Episcopal Church

7400 Tudor Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80919


www.stmikeschurch.com

Office Telephone: 719-598-3244

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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