St. Aidan's Episcopal Church: February 24 - March 9, 2025 | | |
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Upcoming Events at St. Aidan's
- Monday, February 24, 5:30pm on Zoom, First meeting of the "Bible (and Book) Study: The Difficult Words of Jesus," more info below.
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Thursday, February 27, 3pm, group visit for St. Aidan's to the Bias Inside Us exhibit at the Boulder JCC (Jewish Community Center). Details to join below!
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Sunday, March 2, 3pm, Beloved Community Gospel Concert & Teaching. HERE is the concert flyer.
- Tuesday, March 4, 6pm, Mardi Gras potluck and pancakes with the Bread+Belonging student dinner. St. Aidan's congregation is feeding the students, so plan to attend and bring a dish!
- Wednesday, March 5, Ash Wednesday, services at 7am (hybrid), 12pm, and 6pm. Ashes-to-Go
- Friday, March 7, 5pm, Healing Service and 5:30pm, Stations of the Cross
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Sunday, March 9, 2pm, Installation of Pastor Monica as Campus Chaplain, service held at St. Aidan's. HERE is the service flyer.
- SAVE THE DATE! Plan to attend a Lenten Quiet Day at St. Aidan's on Saturday, April 5, 9am-1pm.
See our online calendar for weekly events, Choir, Bible Studies, and more. Please EMAIL the office when you see mistakes or events missing.
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The next deadline for this every-other-week email is on Thursday, March 6.
EMAIL your submissions today!
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Sunday, March 2, 3pm
Beloved Community Gospel Concert & Teaching
Join us on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 3 PM at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church for the Beloved Community Gospel Concert. Under the guidance of Gospel musician Eric Smith, our expanded choir will present an inspiring program that honors the vibrancy of Black Gospel music. We are privileged to have Dr. Reiland Rabaka, Director of the Center for African & African American Studies at CU Boulder, who will offer a teaching to complement the musical experience. Come and be part of this celebration of beloved community and song.
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Photo of textile art displayed at Grace Lutheran Church. | |
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Please join the communities of
Lutheran Campus Ministry and
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church for the
Installation of
Pastor Monica Butler
Sunday, March 9, 2pm
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
2425 Colorado Avenue
Clergy are invited to vest and process.
The color of the day is purple.
Reception to follow in the Gingy Pat Parish Hall.
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Fridays in Lent
5pm Healing Prayer Service
5:30pm Stations of the Cross
Beginning March 7 at 5pm, gather for a Healing Prayer service. This service is a time when we can lift up our prayers and concerns in a space of hope and comfort. At 5:30pm, walk the Stations of the Cross, remembering Jesus’ love and sacrifice.
This Lent, set aside time each Friday to come, pray, and find strength. All are welcome.
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Healing Prayer Monday Nights at 7:30pm on Zoom
+ during communion at the 10am Sunday Morning service
The Healing Team invites you to their Zoom prayer room - open for individual, confidential prayer. The Monday night service is at 7:30pm on Zoom using the link www.tinyurl.com/HealingMeet
Healing prayer is also available every Sunday during the 10am service in the back of the nave after you receive communion.
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Bible (and Book) Study: The Difficult Words of Jesus
How do we make sense of Jesus' most perplexing words? Join Mother Amanda for a six-session Bible study through the book, "The Difficult Words of Jesus: A Beginner's Guide to His Most Perplexing Teachings," by Amy-Jill Levine. We will engage with Scripture, watch short video teachings from the author, and reflect on what these challenging sayings mean to us today.
Each session will meet on Zoom on Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm. Attend one session, or even better, attend all six! This Bible Study is only being offered synchronously (no recording) because conversation is key.
- February 24, 5:30pm, Sell What You Own
- March 3, 5:30pm, Hate Father and Mother
- March 10, 5:30pm, Slave of All
- March 17, 5:30pm, Nowhere Among the Gentiles
- No session over CU's spring break!
- March 31, 5:30pm, Outer Darkness
- April 7, 5:30pm, Your Father, the Devil
You're encouraged to read the book chapter (about 12 pages a week) before the session, but no pre-reading is required. Have your Bible with you and a willingness to wrestle with the hard things Jesus said together.
| | | | If purchasing the book is a challenge, please email Mother Amanda. We have a few copies available in the church office to ensure everyone can participate. | |
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Group Tour of the ‘Bias Inside Us’ Exhibit for St. Aidan’s
Discover how bias shapes our perceptions at the "Bias Inside Us" exhibit at the Boulder JCC. This engaging exhibit explores the impact of bias on our lives and offers opportunities for reflection and dialogue.
St. Aidan’s is organizing a group tour on February 27 at 3pm (meet at the JCC). We’d love for you to join us. Meet at Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder (just south of intersection of Arapahoe and Cherryvale). Free parking is available. Please meet us at the Front Door (closest to Arapahoe) a few minutes before 3pm. All are welcome! Email us if you are coming so we can keep an eye out for you!
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March Eucharistic Visitor Training (Hybrid)
March 3-29. For individuals new to Eucharistic Visitor ministry and those needing to renew their license. Course overview:
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Orientation (via Zoom) on Monday, March 3, 6:30-7:00 pm
- Safe Church training (2.5 hours)
- Four Eucharistic Visitor online training modules (60 minutes each)
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Wrap-up session (via Zoom), Saturday, March 29, 10:00-11:30 am, mandatory.
Questions or interest in becoming a Eucharistic Visitor at St. Aidan's? Please reach out to Father Steve to start the conversation!
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Book Group meets every Wednesday at 10am on Zoom
St. Aidan's book group will begin reading Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin this Wednesday, February 26. The English translation from the Russian in verse by Jame Falen, Oxford World’s Classics edition, is recommended.
You are welcome to join the group and begin this book together. Email us to let us know you're interested, and we'll get you connected with the group and the Zoom link.
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St. Aidan's is joining with the Bread+Belonging student dinner on Tuesday, March 4, at 6pm to celebrate Mardi Gras! Get to know our regular students involved in campus ministry. They're a delight! St. Aidan's congregation is providing dinner to about 30 students, so we need your commitment to bring something - something cheesy, something vegetarian, something vegan, some dessert! | | |
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Creation Care Survey 2025
The Office of the Bishop would like each congregation to submit at least one response to the 2025 Creation Care Survey. Multiple responses are encouraged, so please share your experience and insight.
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Commended to our Prayers
For our CU Campus, and especially the Bread+Belonging community, the Lutheran Campus Ministry Board, and our Campus Ministry Chaplain, Pastor Monica Butler.
Pray for an end to the war and violence in Haiti, the Middle East, Ukraine, South Sudan, and other parts of the world, and for all who have died, been injured, and lost their homes and livelihoods in the California fires.
For those in need of bodily healing: Kelly Boyer and family, Nancy Costello, Kevin Costello, Chris Walther, Ashley Eason, Dortha, Sheryl Bain, Bev Shaw, Aldo Peter, Max and family, Pope Francis.
For those with dementia or other cognitive difficulties and all who care for them.
For those in hospice care or with long-term needs: Roy Faverty, Kay Gibson, Troyanne Thigpen, Johanna Ketellapper, Dave Kraus, Neil Borman, Lucy.
For those seeking God's guidance and strength: all who seek employment, for all who struggle with addiction, Patrick Costello and family, Barb Williams, Travis, Robert Davis, Cullen, Jessica Myles, Hannah.
For those in need of prayers for our mission abroad: Richard and Catherine Ranger, former parishioners of St. Aidan's and missionaries with SAMS (Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders), serving Uganda Christian University (UCU).
For those who serve in the US Military, especially: Parker Rost (Marine Corps), Cmdr. Michael Stengel, Ben and Jake Leicht, Evan Ketellapper, Doug Benton, for those deploying to our southern border and to places around the world, and their chaplains and families.
For those who have died: Bill Bawden, Jane, Juan Alfred Briton, Jody Glasgow, Sandra Ratliff, Robert Leutwiler, Carl (Randy) Randall, Judith Keller, Megan Trussell.
For those celebrating birthdays: Mary Komeh (2/26), Mary Kate Rejouis (2/28), Esther Santamaria (2/28), Richard Wolniewicz (3/1), Jackie Sturm (3/1), Bev Shaw (3/2), Zoe Panchal (3/2), Kathleen Dawson (3/3), Bill Kaempfer (3/4), Heather Corsentino (3/9).
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