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Weekly eNews

November 24, 2023

This Weekend at St. Michael's

Alternative Gift Giving


Guessing you didn't expect to see your church home leading with a Black Friday advertisement?! Skip the lines and consider giving to causes that give back to partners and ministries connected to St. Michael's.

  • St. Michael's Mental Health Fund
  • St. Michael's Outreach Partners
  • Episcopal Relief & Development
  • St. George's Bazaar, Jerusalem
  • Thistle Farms
  • Community of St. Mary's
Alternative Giving Information & Resources

Adopt-a-Nativity

This Sunday, Nov. 26, 9:15 AM

Parish Hall


Bring a Nativity & Borrow a Nativity. This Advent we are offering an opportunity to be moved in a new and different way toward the manger by adopting a nativity. If you are interested in participating, be sure to bring a nativity set (or a few) to church this Sunday, November 26, for the 9:15 Sunday Forum. Rev. Matt will share more about the history and meaning of the nativity, and then you will have an opportunity to select a nativity set to adopt and enjoy throughout Advent.

2023 Light Festival 

Volunteers Needed


There are only a few more Light Build days before our opening night on December 8. We are not building today. We will resume tomorrow (Saturday, 11/25) from 10:00 - 1:00 as long as it does not snow. If it snows, we will gather next Friday & Saturday for our final build days. After that, we will need many hands on deck to help with hospitality and concessions as we anticipate welcoming over 3000 people during the three light festival weekends. Sign-up now....you'll be glad you did!

Volunteer for November Build
Volunteer for December Event

Stewardship Update


Thank you to the 195 homes that have pledged a generous $739,942 to support our mission and ministries in 2024. We are well on our way to reaching our goal of $850,000. If you have not yet pledged, please pray about supporting all the great things happening at your spiritual home. Every pledge makes a difference!

I'm ready to make a 2024 Pledge

This Sunday, November 26

Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Christ the King Sunday

Volunteer to help with Worship this Sunday

Worship Volunteers Needed

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

Click above to sign up today & thank you!

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Choir

*ASL Interpreter Services

- Watch on YouTube

- Watch on Facebook

- Worship Bulletin

Education & More!

9:15 AM Adopt-a-Nativity

This event will take place in the Parish Hall and will not be livestreamed. The next Sunday Forum that will be livestreamed will be Jan. 7.

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

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

Thanksgiving "Thank you!"


In this year's drive, we collected and distributed 89 Thanksgiving meal bags, 61 turkeys, and over $750 in gift cards. Your generosity made a significant impact in our community this Thanksgiving! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Advent Festival

First Sunday in Advent

December 3, 9:15 AM


Come celebrate and prepare for the Advent season with Advent Wreath making, ornament creation, crafts, and fellowship in the Parish Hall. This intergenerational offering is open to all. Bring your wreath holder from last year or purchase one from us. ($5 for a wreath holder & $5 for Advent candles).

Advent Retreat

December 9, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM


Join the Well on an imaginary, contemplative, and metaphorical journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. Along the way, you will pray, meditate, journal, and walk the labyrinth. Participants are limited to 25, there is a $20 registration fee, and lunch will be provided. Email Margie Arms at margaretarms@gmail.com with any questions.

Sign Up for the 2023 Advent Retreat

Christmas Pageant

December 17, 10:30 AM

Rehearsal Schedule & Interest Form


We want your children to help us tell the greatest story ever told! Click below to access the Pageant Interest Form to give us a sense of how many participants we will have and what roles they would like. Sunday rehearsals will be complete with lunch and interactive crafts and activities, making even the rehearsals a true Christmas experience!


Pageant Schedule:

Rehearsal #1 – Sunday, December 3, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Rehearsal #2 – Sunday, December 10, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Dress Rehearsal – Saturday, December 16, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Pageant Day – Arrive at 9:00 AM, Pageant during 10:30 Service

Sign Up for Pageant

Christmas Brass & Poinsettias

Donations Due Dec. 13


Help us fill the church for our Christmas celebration with beautiful poinsettias and glorious brass music (for 4:00 & 7:00 PM Christmas Eve services) by making a donation in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one.

Donate to Christmas Poinsettias & Brass 

Blue Christmas Service

Thursday, Dec. 14, 7:00 PM


Christmas can be a difficult season for many. If you are feeling loss or hurt, or are estranged from the general feelings of joy and happiness during this time of year, you are invited to join us in-person or online for our Blue Christmas Service with music and Holy Eucharist. 

Habitat Apostle Build Home Dedication

Saturday, Dec. 9, 10:30 AM


As one of Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity's partner churches, all members of St. Mike's are invited and encouraged to attend a home dedication ceremony on Saturday, December 9 at 10:30 AM at 5303 Beauport Drive in the Ridge at Sand Creek neighborhood. During this special ceremony, attendees will hear from the homeowners, pray for them, and listen to the United States Air Force Academy Gospel Choir perform. Following the event, there will be snacks and a tour the completed home. We hope our St Mike's family can come out in a show of support for this significant and exciting milestone!

Interfaith Habitat Build

Saturday, Dec. 16, AM & PM Shifts


This Interfaith Build brings together volunteers from a variety of different backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths to work together in unity to build affordable homes. St. Mike's volunteers will be paired with a team from a different belief tradition to work, share lunch, and enjoy time together. No experience is necessary, and there are two shifts available from which to choose: 8:30 -12:00 and 12:45 - 4:30. To learn more about this event and the future homeowner or to sign up, click below.

Sign Up for Habitat Build

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

Friday, November 24

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, November 25

8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship in Chapel

10:00 AM - Christmas Light Build


Sunday, November 26

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

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

9:15 AM - Adopt-a-Nativity in Parish Hall

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist with Choir & ASL Interpreter

12:00 PM - Handbell Practice in Downstairs Classroom


Monday, November 27

9:00 AM - Laundry Love Offsite

7:00 PM - Being With Small Group in Chapel


Tuesday, November 28

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting in Parish Hall

10:00 AM - Lectio Divine in Prayer Room

12:00 PM - Well Team Meeting in Conference Room

1:00 PM - Monthly Pastoral Care Meeting in Chapel

4:45 PM - Girl Scouts in Multipurpose Room

6:00 PM - Lion Den Meeting in Chapel

6:30 PM - Sacred Air in Parish Hall

7:00 PM - Boy Scout Meeting in Various Rooms

7:00 PM - Gather Pikes Peak Offsite

8:00 PM Virtual Compline


Wednesday, November 29

12:00 PM - Healing Service & Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel

2:30 PM Virtual Contemplative Prayer

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

6:30 PM - Sacred Ground in Parish Hall

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


Thursday, November 20

1:00 PM - Greening of the Church in Nave

5:30 PM - Cub Scout Meeting in Multipurpose Room

6:00 PM - Girl Scouts in Parish Hall

6:30 PM - Seraphim Choir in Nave

8:00 PM Virtual Compline


Friday, December 1

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Christmas Light Build (if needed)

1:00 PM - Friday Book Group in Prayer Room

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, December 2

9:00 AM - Kairos Ministry (Men) in Parish Hall

10:00 AM - Christmas Light Build (if needed)

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group in Chapel

Birthdays This Week:


November 26 - Margie Arms

November 26 - Cindy Broin

November 26 - Jason Chernak

November 27 - Denise Brown

November 27 - Sheron Marshall

November 27 - John Wilhite

November 27 - Rachel Wilsey

November 28 - Jan Preher

November 29 - Garrett Tompkins

November 30 - Rhona Fletcher

December 1 - Cade Wiedey

December 2 - Marcy Capell


Anniversaries This Week:


November 27 - Kay & Bob Wettemann

November 29 - Steve & Sue Caruthers

November 29 - Loretta & Thomas Vail

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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