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Weekly eNews

August 30, 2024

This Weekend & The Week Ahead

Labor Day Worship

Sunday, 8:00 & 10:30 AM


It's the final Sunday before our fall program kicks off! The Handbell Choir will resume their rehearsals following the 10:30 AM service from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. The church office will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call the church office at 719-598-3244 to speak to the on-call clergy.


Lord on this Labor Day, we thank You for the blessing of work.

We ask for strength to complete each day.

We ask for rest when we are weary.

We ask Your guidance for everyone seeking employment,

and we ask that You be with those whose faces we might never see but who work tirelessly each day for the good of us all. Amen.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

First Sunday of the Month!


Starting this Sunday, and on the first Sunday of every month, we will invite all those with a birthday or anniversary anytime during the month to come forward during announcements for a special blessing. With this new practice birthdays and anniversaries will not be read aloud, but we will continue to print weekly birthdays and anniversaries in the bulletin.

Fall Archangel

Now Available


We've packed a significant amount into our September & October Archangel Newsletter. There is something for everyone! You are invited to prayerfully consider how you can get involved in a new aspect of ministry or recommit to a ministry in which you are already involved. Fall signups are now open ... hint, hint!

View the September & October Archangel

IHN Hosting Week

September 1 - 8


Beginning this Sunday, we will be hosting two families at St. Michael's for a week. Please keep these families and our 50+ volunteers in your prayers. May these families feel the presence of the Divine in their lives as St. Michael's cares for them and lets them know they are seen, heard, and valued.

There are still a couple of volunteer slots available if you feel called to help!

Sign Up to Volunteer During IHN Hosting Week

Youth Bowling & Laser Tag

Next Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Sign up by Today (August 30)!


Middle and High Schoolers are invited to join for a night of fun at Main Event to meet and build or deepen friendships. Cost per person is $15 and comes with dinner, unlimited laser tag, unlimited bowling, and $10 worth of games! Click below to reserve your spot before the end of today, August 30!

Sign Up for Youth Event

Care & Share Support

Next Friday, September 6

9:00 - 11:30 AM


There's still time to register to join others from St. Michael's at Care and Share next Friday morning to sort and pack food. This is fun and rewarding work and a great way to learn more about Care and Share. Click below to sign up using the event reservation code of StMichaels. Contact Justin Morrill at justin_morrill@msn.com with any questions.

Sign Up as Care & Share Volunteer

6th Annual Golf Outing

Saturday, September 7

Final Call!


This is the final call for the 6th annual St. Mike's Golf Outing being held at The Country Club of Colorado next Saturday, September 7, beginning at 1:00. We still have a few spots we'd love to fill, and it's shaping up to be a perfect day for hitting the links with your St. Mike's family! Contact Jim Dennison, jdennison210@gmail.com, with questions.

Fall Small Group Offerings

Education for Ministry (EfM)

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Beginning September 17

2 Additional Participants Needed!


Education for Ministry (EfM) is a transformative Christian formation experience administered through the School of Theology of the University of the South at Sewanee. We are excited to offer this wonderful opportunity to the St. Michael's community, but in order for the class to move ahead, they must have two more participants. We encourage you to click below to learn more about this program, and reach out to either Rev. Matt or Martha Basenberg (marthabase@comcast.net), Grace & St. Stephen's parishioner who will be leading this, with any questions or to sign up.

Learn More about EfM

Sacred Water

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Beginning September 17


After a highly successful offering of Sacred Water last year, our Creation Care team has chosen to offer this 10-week small group program again. Through prayer and spiritual practices, participants will explore their relationships with water in both Christian scriptures and their daily lives. Participants can expect to leave Sacred Water better equipped to restore the health of our oceans, waterways, and ecosystems through advocacy, grassroots organizing, and daily decision-making. Contact Patrick Dobbins at sittingbear@gmail.com with any questions.

Sign Up for Sacred Water

Sacred Ground

Every Other Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Beginning September 25


Sacred Ground is part of the Episcopal Church's long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice. This eleven-part series follows a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings and will meet every other Wednesday, beginning September 25 through roughly mid-February from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Contact Deacon Gary at gary@stmikeschurch.com with questions.

Sign Up for Sacred Ground

On the Calendar

This Sunday, September 1

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Volunteer to Help with Worship this Sunday

Worship Volunteers Needed

Can you be an usher, greeter, lay reader, nursery helper, or assist with coffee hour? Click above to sign up today & thank you!

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Outdoor Holy Eucharist

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Education & More! 

9:15 AM No Sunday Forum or Education for the summer months (Resumes September 15)

12:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal

Nursery Care is available for Children 5 and under 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM.

Join for Coffee Hour after each service.

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Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Kickoff Sunday

Next Sunday, September 8


Next Sunday, we will kick off a new year as we explore what it means to be called by Christ. At each service, we will dedicate two exquisite liturgical banners designed and made by parishioner, Mary Hattick. Following each service we'll serve a continental breakfast and have time for fellowship.The nursery will return to its weekly 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM schedule, and education for all ages will resume the following Sunday, September 15.

Newcomer Class

Sunday, September 8, 9:15 AM


Our three rotating "Get Connected" Newcomer classes will resume in September on the second Sunday of each month. The first class, "The Episcopal Church 101: The Basics," will meet in the Chapel downstairs from 9:15 - 10:10 AM on Sunday, September 8. This class is designed for newcomers, but all are welcome to attend and no RSVP is needed. Contact Linda at Linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Newcomer Luncheon

Sunday, September 22, 12:00 PM


All newcomers are invited to attend the Newcomer Luncheon on September 22, following the 10:30 AM service. Please come and meet clergy and staff, as well as other newcomers and learn about St. Michael's. 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. Click below to sign up.

Sign Up for Newcomer Lunch

Clergy Bible Study 

Tuesdays, Beginning Sept 10 

8:00 - 9:00 AM in Chapel 


Join for a thought-provoking Bible study led by our clergy as they dive into the upcoming lessons for Sunday. Together the group will explore the theological themes, historical context, and practical applications of the passages. Whether you're a seasoned Bible student or new to Scripture, this study will enrich your spiritual journey. All are welcome! 

Seraphim Choir

Rehearsals Resume Sept. 12


The Seraphim Choir (St. Michael’s Adult Choir) will resume singing on Sunday, September 8, and their weekly Thursday rehearsals from 6:30 - 8:00 PM resume September 12. If you enjoy sharing your love of God through song and would like to join the choir, Amalia would love to have you! Please contact her at amalia@stmikeschurch.com.

All Parish Event

Switchbacks Game

Saturday, September 28


Come celebrate St. Michael's Weekend with a Switchbacks game! The Colorado Springs Switchbacks, our local USL Professional Soccer Team, are making their push to the playoffs. Cheer them on with your friends from St. Mike's at the beautiful Weidner Field on this epic night. Tickets are $20, and the game starts at 6:00 PM.

Sign Up for Switchbacks Game

Flower Guild Brunch & Workshop

September 14, 10:00 AM


The Flower Guild Ministry and those interested in becoming a part of this ministry are invited to join on Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall for brunch. Following the brunch the group will work on the altar arrangements for Sunday. No prior experience is necessary - just a desire to glorify God by enhancing our worship services. 

Sign Up for Flower Guild Brunch

Nursery Families Outing

September 14, 10:00 AM


Come join the St. Mike's Nursery Families for a fun-filled Saturday morning at the world renowned Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The zoo boasts exhibits of hippos, elephants, lions, tigers, and more! Children two and under are free, and on September 14 tickets are half off with a military ID. Click below to let us know you're coming and to reserve a ticket.

Sign Up for Nursery Families Outing

Parenting Small Group Kickoff Dinner

Sunday, September 15

5:00 - 7:00 PM


Parents of babies through high schoolers are invited for a Parenting Small Group kickoff dinner. This group's centering principle is, "Shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces." Please come join for food, fellowship, and to learn more about what's in store in the year ahead. Childcare will be available in the nursery for children five years and under, and Owen will be hosting a movie night for older kiddos. Click below to let us know you're coming.

Sign Up for Parenting Group Dinner

Parish Kickball Challenge

Sunday, September 22

2:00 - 4:00 PM


Once a kid, always a kid (or so they say)!  All are invited and encouraged to join for a spirited game of kickball at Challenger Middle School. Team 40s & 50s will take on Team 20s & 30s, with our friends from SMASH joining one of these teams or cheering ALL to victory! Even if you don't want to play in the game, please come as a spectator to enjoy this intergenerational fellowship opportunity. With your signup, please declare your team and indicate whether you're a player or a spectator. Game On!

Sign Up for Kickball Challenge

Owen Copps

Next Step & Seminary Fund


We have been blessed since 2021 with a wonderfully gifted Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adult Ministries. Owen has actively been involved in the discernment process for ordination to the priesthood over the past two years. The next steps of his discernment process will take him away from St. Michael’s, and his last Sunday will be October 6. As is customary for a church that sponsors a seminarian, St. Michael's has established a Next Step & Seminary Fund to support Owen. To make a contribution, please do so by October 1 by including "Owen Seminary Fund" on the check memo or CLICK HERE to access our giving portal. Select "Non-Pledge Contribution" and in the note field please indicate "Owen Seminary Fund.” Join us on October 6 when Owen will be preaching, and we take time to wish Owen well and celebrate his ministry time at St. Michael's. 

Quick Links & Key Dates


Birthdays This Week:


September 1 - Curt Brewer

September 1 - A.K.Harrod

September 1 - Bobbi Meyers

September 2 - Terry Marquart

September 2 - Chase Mason

September 3 - Julie Reed

September 3 - Jan Wiedey

September 4 - Jan Lundy

September 5 - Darlene Beall

September 5 - Terry Raamot

September 5 - Loraine Salters

September 5 - Kenny Tompkins

September 5 - Jerry Verlinde

September 6 - Kathy Grosso


Anniversaries This Week:


September 1 - Pat & Pete Wilson

September 4 - Rev. Judi & Rod Sato

September 6 - Floyd & Janet Reichert

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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