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Weekly eNews

March 3, 2023


Fr. Paul Lautenschlager

Happy 50th Anniversary

Sunday, March 5, 2023


On Sunday, March 5, The Rev. Paul Lautenschlager will be celebrating his 50th anniversary to the priesthood with us AND preaching at the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services. Fr. Paul has served churches in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado. Before retiring, Fr. Paul was the rector at St. Michael's from 2001 to 2012. We are delighted to celebrate with Paul and Nancy! Join us in St. Mary's after the services for cake, coffee, and fellowship.

Spiritual Gifts 101:

THIS Sunday, March 5

9:15 AM in Sanctuary

"Counter Cultural Gifts"


How can you cultivate counter cultural gifts? As a society we are often rewarded for the gifts we possess that help us accumulate wealth, status, and promotions. Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe as we explore the gifts that society places value on - and how the gifts we are encouraged to cultivate as Christians connect. In-person & Livestreamed.

Parenting Small Group

THIS Sunday, March 5

9:15 - 10:10 AM


"Shame dies when stories are told in safe places." This is the centering principle of the time that we spend together during our parenting small group. This group is a way for parents to be together, share experiences, and have conversations about what being a parent looks like today. Join us on 3/5, 4/2, & 5/7. This group was formerly known as Parent Sunday School! Questions? Email David GalvanDanny Cowell, or Stacy Cowell for more info!

ASL Interpreter

This Sunday, March 5, 10:30 AM


This Sunday at the 10:30 am Service, we will have an in-person ASL interpreter that will also be viewable on livestream. Upcoming: Easter Sunday, April 9 at the 10:30 AM Service.

20s & 30s Group

Theology On Tap

Tonight, March 3

6:30 - 8:00 PM


Bristol Brewing Company - St. Michael's 20s & 30s are invited to gather at Bristol Brewing company for Theology on Tap with Rev. Matt! Do you have burning theological questions? Do you want to hear what your peers are wondering about in their faith lives? If you answered yes, (or just want to hang out with your St. Mike's family) then come join us on Friday, March 3! CLICK HERE to let us know you're coming!

Monmouth College Chorale Tuesday, March 7 - 7:00 PM


The Monmouth College Chorale will present a concert at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, as part of the group’s spring break performance tour to Colorado. The 31-member choir, directed by Dr. Tim Pahel, will perform a wide variety of literature. Please help support them by attending this wonderful event! Donations are accepted and will benefit the Chorale and St. Michael’s Music Program. This Concert will be Livestreamed.

Lenten Soup Suppers with The Saint John’s Bible

Wednesday, March 8

5:30 - 7:00 PM


Join us for food, fellowship, and formation on Wednesday evenings in Lent. Enjoy dinner and fellowship from 5:30 - 6:15’ish and then Mary Hattick & Linda Page will walk us through different parts of The Saint John’s Bible. CLICK HERE to RSVP to cook, service, clean up, or attend.

A Season with

The Saint John's Bible


See The Saint John's Bible on Wednesdays during the Lent Soup Suppers and on Sunday mornings with our trained Docents. On Sunday the Bible will be on display between the services in the Gathering Space (9:00 - 10:15 AM) and after the 10:30 AM Service for 30 minutes. This is the first hand-written and illuminated Bible in English in over 500 years. CLICK HERE to learn more about The Saint John's Bible.

This Sunday, March 5

Second Sunday in Lent

Nursery Care Available for Children 5 and under 7:45 - 11:45 AM

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist

- Watch on YouTube

- Watch on Facebook

- Worship Bulletin


Join us for Coffee Hour & Fellowship after each Service.

Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for Children & Youth meet in St. Andrew's Hall.

9:15 AM - Education for All

- Parenting Small Group

- Spiritual Gifts 101: "How to Cultivate Counter Cultural Gifts"

- Watch on YouTube

- Watch on Facebook

12:00 PM LEV Lunch in Chapel

March Sunday Volunteer Sign Up

The Rev. Matt at EPN

(Episcopal Parish Network)

March 8 - 11


The Rev. Matt Holcombe will be representing St. Michael's at the National EPN Conference in Jacksonville, FL March 8 - 11. Matt will be a "Leading by Learning" panel speaker sharing the ways St. Michael's responded to the pandemic and has grown as a result. In addition, Matt has been asked to present and share details on St. Michael's response to the Club Q Shooting with the conference keynote Speaker, Jon Meachum, and Conversation Partner, Judy Smith.

40-Days of Giving


Help support St. Michael’s Outreach Partners this Lent by donating 1, 5, 10, or all 40 of the essentials listed on the 40 days of Giving list. Each donation makes a difference. CLICK HERE to download the list. Pick up a donation bag and list this Sunday in the gathering space.

Lent Information, Events, & Happenings

Spiritual Direction

During Lent


Sue Caruthers, Spiritual Director, is available in the prayer room on select dates during Lent. Discernment appointments are open to anyone, 30-45 minutes each with a topic of your choice. Please call Sue to schedule (719) 649-3520. Available dates: Thursday's: March 9, and March 23, and 30 - 6 - 8 PM

Wednesday's: March 1, 15, and 29 - 1 - 3 PM

St. Mike's Softball Team

First Game March 14


Join the St. Mike's Softball Team! We will play weekly games on Tuesday nights at Cottonwood Creek Park (3920 Dublin Blvd) beginning on March 14. Cost is $15 per person. All are welcome! (18+) We are required by the league to have an even split of female & male identifying players. Please register accordingly! CLICK HERE to sign up today! Questions? Contact Co-Captian's Brett Wandfluh dbwandfluh@gmail.com or Melanie Llaña melaniellana88@gmail.com.

St. Patrick's Day Fish Fry

BBQ Ministry Event

March 17, 5:30 PM


St. Mike’s BBQ Ministry is hosting a fish fry

and all adults are invited. Please join us for a time of fellowship and frivolity as we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. Suggested donation of

$10 - $15 per meal. Questions? Contact Bob at robert.wettemann@gmail.com. CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Parish Retreat & Family Camp Interest Form

Interest Form Due March 23


This year St. Mike’s will be hosting a duel Parish Retreat & Family Camp on August 4-6 at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. There will be activities, games, and programming for all ages! Please fill out this interest form to help us decide how many rooms we should reserve for this awesome weekend!!! CLICK HERE. Cost will range from $500 - $700 depending on family size. Questions? Email owen@stmikeschurch.com.

Turkey & Greece Pilgrimage

Information Session

March 20, 6:00 PM


Join The Rev. Matt Holcombe for an unforgettable journey to the lands of ancient treasures and Christian history as we walk where Paul, John, and other apostles walked from August 30 - September 9. We begin our journey in Turkey followed by a 3-day Mediterranean Cruise and multiple days in Greece. CLICK HERE to learn more or contact Rev. Matt directly.

March & April Archangel



This Archangel includes Lenten Events, Holy Week Schedule, and Easter Insights! Spiritual Direction, Sunday Forum Series, Children, Youth, and Young Adult activities, and More! If you haven't received your copy in the mail, CLICK HERE to read a digital copy. It is on it's way!

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


Friday, March 3

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

11:00 AM - S.M.A.S.H Pioneer & Jack Quinn's Offsite

6:30 PM - Theology on Tap Offsite

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, March 4

9:00 AM - Kairos in St Mary's

9:00 AM - Youth One Day Mission Offsite

9:00 AM - Outreach Retreat: Partner Site Visits

2:00 PM - Caregiver's Support Group in Chapel


Sunday, March 5

7:45 AM - 11:30 AM Nursery is Open for children 5 and under.

Join us for Coffee Hour after the service in St. Mary's Hall.

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

9:15 AM - Education for Children & Youth in St. Andrew's Hall

9:15 AM - Parenting Small Group in Sunday school Hallway Conf. Room.

9:15 AM - Spiritual Gifts 101: How to Cultivate Counter Cultural Gifts

9:45 AM - Choir Rehearsal

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist

12:00 PM - LEV Lunch in Chapel


Monday, March 6

9:00 AM - Laundry Love Offsite

6:00 PM - The Space Between Us in St. Mary's


Tuesday, March 7

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meetings

9:30 AM - Spiritual Direction in Prayer Room

3:30 PM - Girl Scouts

6:30 PM - Sacred Water in St. Mary's

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts

6:45 PM - Chapel Reserved

7:00 PM - Monmouth College Chorale Concert

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, March 8

12:00 PM - Healing Service and Eucharist in St Francis Chapel

12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel

1:00 PM - Prayer Room Reserved

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Lenten Soup Supper and The Saint John's Bible

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group in St Andrew's

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group in St Andrew's


Thursday, March 9

5:30 PM - Cub Scout Den Meeting in St. Andrew's

6:00 PM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality

6:00 PM - Spiritual Direction Appointments

6:30 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, March 10

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Friday Book Group in Prayer Room

6:00 PM - Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby Set-Up in St. Mary's

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, March 11

8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship in St. Francis Chapel

9:00 AM - Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby in St. Mary's

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Birthdays This Week:


March 5 - Joel Pugh

March 5 - Doug Swanson

March 6 - Kristy Callihan

March 6 - Jackson Sears

March 8 - Donald Anderson

March 8 - Andres Morrison

March 10 - Donald Bryant

March 10 - Ronald Chernak

March 10 - Eloise McDaniel


Anniversaries This Week:

March 5 - Linda & Michael Weidner

St. Michael's Episcopal Church
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