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Weekly eNews

October 13, 2023

This Weekend at St. Michael's

This Sunday, October 15 

Stewardship Sunday

This Sunday we kick off our 2024 Stewardship Campaign! Check your mailbox to learn about being Led by the Spirit to Make a Difference in 2024. Then plan to join Rev. Matt for the Sunday Forum in the sanctuary at 9:15 AM for a discussion of how we've been living into our mission this year and how we plan to continue making a difference in 2024 with your support. In the coming weeks you are encouraged to reflect on your gifts received and gifts given by completing the treasure, time, and talent pledge cards mailed to your home. To learn more and to make a 2024 pledge online, click below.

Learn More about Stewardship & Pledge Online

Newcomers Class

This Sunday, 9:15 AM


This month's Newcomers Class, meeting at 9:15 AM in the Chapel, is "The Episcopal Church 101." While these classes are designed for those new to St. Mikes or the Episcopal Church, ALL are welcome! Contact our Newcomer Coordinator, Linda Kean, at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Handbell Choir Playing

This Sunday at Both Services


Our handbell choir has been rehearsing weekly in preparation for sharing their beautiful gifts and enhancing our worship experience at both the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM services this Sunday. We are grateful to the participants for their commitment to this ministry. If you are interested in joining the Handbell Choir, please contact Mary Dee Weigel at jmandmdweigel@aol.com.

Oktoberfest

This Friday, 5:00 - 8:00 PM


It's not too late to come on out and join your St. Mike's family for some Oktoberfest food, beer, music, fellowship and fun tonight! ALL ARE WELCOME! Lederhosen encouraged! Suggested donation of $10/meal OR $20/family. Childcare will be provided for children 5 and under from 4:45 - 8:00 PM.

Register for Oktoberfest

Young Theology on Tap

This Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM


After a wonderful showing at last month's meeting, young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to gather in community at Goat Patch Brewing (2727 N Cascade Ave) today, Friday, October 13. This meeting's facilitator will be Pastor Kelsey Fauser from Grace Lutheran Church, so join for a meaningful theological discussion and time in fellowship with young adults from various churches in the Springs! No RSVP required.

Gloves, Hats & Scarves Drive

October 15 - 22


Each year St. Michael's Outreach Committee collects new hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, and ear warmers for those in need in the Pike's Peak area, specifically schools in D-20, D-11, and Harrison D-2. This year our drive will run from this Sunday, October 15 through next Sunday, October 22, so please drop off your items in the basket under the Christmas tree in the Gathering Space during this time. If you can help with the delivery, please contact Pam Morton at Panda77770@outlook.com.

November-December Archangel

Article Deadline, This Sunday


Don't forget to please send any submissions for the upcoming November - December Archangel publication to comm@stmikeschurch.com by end of day this Sunday, October 15.

This Sunday, October 15

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

Worship Volunteers Needed

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

Click below to sign up today & thank you!

October & November Sunday Volunteer Sign-up

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Choir & Handbells

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Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum - "Stewardship Sunday"

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9:15 AM Newcomers Class: "Episcopal Church 101"

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

Join for Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall after each service.

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Soul Shop Training

Suicide Prevention

October 21, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM


We are fortunate to partner with David Galvan, St. Michael's Mental Health First Aid In-Resident Trainer, for this invaluable workshop designed to train faith communities on how they can care for people's minds and bodies as well as their souls. David was recently honored as Mental Health First Aid Instructor of the year, and he has led more than 20 of these workshops over the past two years. He likens this training to CPR, hopeful that giving people the information and insights they need to help troubled souls contemplating suicide will save numerous lives.

Register for Soul Shop Training

Newcomers Lunch

October 22, 11:45 AM


New to St. Michael's? You are invited to our special Newcomers Lunch with the clergy, staff, and other newcomers following the 10:30 AM service from 11:45-1:00 pm next Sunday, October 22. If you have never been able to make a newcomer luncheon before, we'd love to have you. You don't need to have joined St. Mike's to attend. This is just an opportunity to connect with others in a more intimate setting. Contact our Newcomer Coordinator, Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Register for Newcomers Lunch

Child Enrichment Center Snack Ministry

2024 Volunteers Needed


The Child Enrichment Center (CEC) is a part of the Colorado House transitional housing facility through Partners in Housing (PIH). Children of homeless families attend the CEC while their parents receive services, take classes, or seek employment. Each St. Michael’s Snack Ministry volunteer is scheduled to either buy and deliver healthy snacks or donate money to buy snacks for these children one or two weeks of the year. This ministry is important, easy, and rewarding; and it needs you! For more information or to join for 2024, please contact Judy Morrill at 719 650-0245 or j_l_morrill@msn.com by October 22.

Fall Festival, Chili Cook-Off, & Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 28

3:00 - 7:00 PM


Join us for a day of Fall Fun at St. Michael's! This year we are combining our Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat for one awesome celebration! 

Highlights of the event include:

3:00 - 7:00 PM - Fall Fest! Purchase and carve pumpkins at our pumpkin patch! Play fall themed games like pumpkin ring toss and more!

5:00 PM - Chili Cook-Off! You are invited to show off your favorite chili recipe and compete in our Chili Cook-off! 1st place will receive a prize! Please bring your Chili before 5:00 PM in a crock pot.

5:30 - 7:00 PM - Trunk or Treat! Wear your Halloween costume and travel car to car on a Trunk or Treat adventure!


We need lots of help with this event!

  • Please click below to sign up to provide a trunk, bring chili, and/or help with games & activities!
  • Candy donations are also needed! Please bring non-peanut candy to the church office on Sunday mornings or Monday - Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Pumpkins from a local farm will also be available for purchase on Sunday morning, October 29.

Sign Up for Fall Festival 

Art Theology Retreat

Exploring the Colors of Divine Love

Saturday, Oct. 28, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM


This day-long retreat, facilitated by special guest, Angela Hummel, will focus on exploring our ideas of God and divine love through "color thinking." Angela is a member of St. Johns Cathedral in Denver and a DMin student at Iliff school of Theology where she is working on her color thinking project. Color thinking creates opportunities for us to connect, rather than argue about, our various ideas of God as well as deepen our relationship to God, others, and ourselves. Please click below for more detailed information and to register.

Learn More & Register for Art Theology Retreat

All Saints Service

Wednesday, November 1

12:00 PM


Each year we honor those who have gone before us to be with God. At our All Saints Service on November 1 at 12:00 PM and at the start of the services on Sunday, November 5, we will read the names of those remembered by our St. Michael's family. Please submit names by clicking below by Monday, October 30.

Even though many saints of the church are remembered throughout the calendar year, All Saints provides a dedicated day to call to memory those saints who have led the way before us. We honor the example of their lives and deaths and rejoice in the continued communion with them through membership and participation in the body of Christ.

Submit All Saints Names

Fall Orchestra Concert

"As Foretold"

November 18, 5:00 PM 


Back by popular demand, the Royal Gorge Philharmonic returns to St. Michael's on Saturday, November 18 for an encore performance of “As Foretold”, an Oratorio for Chorus, Orchestra, Organ and Soloists based on historical texts and scriptures prophesying the birth of Jesus Christ. The prophecies reference the Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Composer and Conductor, Gerald Willis, leads the Royal Gorge Philharmonic Chorus, and the performance will include as special guests the Saint Michael’s Seraphim Choir and the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Choir. Reservations are required, and a $15 per ticket donation is requested.

Learn More & Register for Concert

Elf The Musical

December 6, 7:00 PM


St. Mike's has purchased 26 tickets for Elf the Musical at the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College for Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 PM. This popular holiday classic well known the world over is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf, so join for a little holiday cheer. Tickets are $30 each and must be paid for within seven days of registering. Contact Amalia at amalia@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Register for Elf the Musical

Widows Support Group

Saturday, October 21, 11:30 AM


Join the Widows Support Group at their next get-together on Saturday, October 21, for lunch at Dale Street Bistro Cafe (115 E Dale Street). Please contact Mary Dee Weigel at jmandmdweigel@aol.com with any questions and if you plan to attend.

SMASH Outing

El Paso Club Tour & Lunch

Friday, October 27


There are a few spaces remaining for the SMASH group's upcoming outing to the El Paso Club at 30 East Platte Avenue. The group will tour the club, believed to be the oldest private town club west of Chicago, at 11:00 AM to learn more local history, followed by lunch there at noon. Contact Diane at diane@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Register for SMASH Outing

Forward Day by Day

November - January Available


The new Forward Day by Day, with daily meditations for November through January, is now available in the church office for a small donation.

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

Friday, October 13

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

4:00 PM - High School Trailblazers Retreat Offsite

5:00 PM - Oktoberfest in Parish Hall

6:30 PM - Young Theology on Tap Offsite

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, October 14

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


Sunday, October 15

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

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

9:15 AM - Education for All

9:15 AM - Newcomers Class in Chapel

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist with Choir & Handbells

6:00 PM - BeYou! Offsite


Monday, October 16

9:00 AM - Laundry Love Offsite

6:00 PM - The Space Between Us in Parish Hall

7:00 PM - Being With Small Group in Chapel


Tuesday, October 17

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting in Parish Hall

10:00 AM - Spiritual Directors Meeting in Prayer Room

6:30 PM - Sacred Air Small Group in Parish Hall

7:00 PM - Boy Scout Meeting in Various Rooms

8:00 PM Virtual Compline


Wednesday, October 18

12:00 PM - Healing Service and Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel

1:00 PM - Care Team Meeting in Parish Hall

2:30 PM Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group in Multipurpose Room

6:00 PM - People Who Read in Chapel

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group in Multipurpose Room


Thursday, October 19

1:00 PM - Spirituality of Aging in Chapel

5:30 PM - Cub Scout Meeting in Multipurpose Room

6:00 PM - Seraphim Choir in Choir Room

8:00 PM Virtual Compline


Friday, October 20

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Friday Book Group in Prayer Room

5:00 PM - Private Group in Multipurpose Room

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, October 21

8:00 AM - Soul Shop Training in Multipurpose Room

9:00 AM - Daughters of the King in Conference Room

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

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group in Chapel

Birthdays This Week:


October 15 - Mike Mapes

October 17 - Danielle Lett

October 18 - Monona Beck

October 18 - Christine Hudson

October 19 - Patrick Pohle

October 20 - Tyler Trevillian

October 20 - Cole Wiedey


Anniversaries This Week:


October 18 - Alex & Kate Davenport

October 19 - Katherine & Shawn Brennan

October 19 - Heather & Michael Torrey

October 20 - Grant & Melissa Geis

October 21 - Sue & Tom Neill

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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