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November 18, 2022

Winter Concert

"As Foretold"

This Sunday

Nov. 20, 4:00 PM 


This is your last chance to purchase tickets! CLICK HERE for tickets to attend "As Foretold" on November 20, at 4:00 PM at St. Michael's. The Royal Gorge Philharmonic returns for an encore performance of last year’s sold-out performance of “As Foretold”, an Oratorio for Chorus, Orchestra, Organ and Soloists. Additional chorus members include singers from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and the Cadet Choir from The United States Air Force Academy. CLICK HERE for childcare which is available for kids 12 and under. Ticket purchase required.

November 20

9:15 - 10:10 AM

Something for everyone!


Children & Youth "Engage"

Sunday School in St. Andrew's Hall

Pre-K through High Schoolers


Newcomers Class

"Get Connected & Involved"

Downstairs Chapel / St. Francis


Parenting Sunday School

"Mental Health for Parents"

Guest: David Galvan

Meet in Secondary Conference Room Downstairs

"Advent: Prepare the Way"

Sunday Forum 9:15 AM

This Sunday, Nov. 20


How are you preparing your heart and home for Advent & Christmas? With the season of Advent beginning next week, Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe as he helps you prepare for Advent & Christmas through scripture, pictures from his recent pilgrimage to Israel, and wisdom the church has acquired through the ages to help Christians prepare the way of the Lord. *Please note: This will be the final livestreamed Adult Forum until January 8, 2023.

2023 Stewardship Update


We are excited to share that we've heard from many of you and are overwhelmed by your generosity! As of today we've heard from 180 homes and $682,746 has been committed to supporting our spiritual home in 2023. Wow! We are still waiting to hear from several dozen homes to reach our goal of $775,000. If you have not yet made a commitment, please CLICK HERE to pledge online or contact our Finance Manager treasurer@stmikeschurch.com at your earliest convenience.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 24

2:00 - 4:00 PM


Will you be alone for Thanksgiving or not close enough for family to travel? You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with your St. Michael's family. We will have a festive Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner at 2:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day. CLICK HERE to RSVP and sign up to bring a dish to share with others. Need a ride? Invite a friend to drive you and join us! Questions? Email linda@stmikeschurch.com

2022 Light Festival Setup Help!


November Build Team Volunteers CLICK HERE 

Upcoming Build & Setup Dates

Friday, Nov. 18, Cancelled due to weather

Saturday, Nov. 19, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monday, Nov. 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2:00 - 4:30 PM

*To help set up lights, just show up on the Plaza!


December Event Volunteers CLICK HERE.

In order to welcome thousands to our campus we need help each night at concessions, welcome table, parking lot, and volunteers to float around and help our guests. Questions, contact the church office or a member of the staff. Thank you for helping us go beyond our walls!

Worship this Sunday, November 20

Christ the King Sunday

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist In-person


9:15 AM Education for All Ages

Sunday Forum: Advent: Prepare the Way with Matt Holcombe

Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook


10:30 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Online

     Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook

*The service will be livestreamed


4:00 PM "As Foretold" Winter Concert


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

Nursery is open from 7:45 - 11:45 AM

Sunday Bulletin: www.stmikeschurch.com

November Worship Volunteer Sign Up

Click on the blue box above to be directed to our online sign up for ushers, greeters, lay readers, acolytes, and more! Thank you in advance.

Waiting...

An Advent Retreat

Saturday, December 3

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM



At the onset of the frenetic Christmas season, come to experience the Holy Presence of Christ. There will be opportunities to enjoy art, meditative prayer, physical movement, walking in nature, walking the labyrinth, and more. All will be in a spirit of quietness and respite from the onset of activities associated with the Christmas season. $15 includes materials and lunch. CLICK HERE to register today. Hosted by The Well. Questions? Email joanne@stmikeschurch.com or visit www.stmikeschurch.com/thewell

Advent Festival

November 27, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

Come celebrate and prepare for the Advent season with Advent Wreath making, ornament making, crafts, and fellowship. This intergenerational offering is open to all. Join us in St. Mary's for crafts or St. Andrew's for wreath making ($5 for a wreath holder & $5 for Advent candles).


Let your Light Shine

December 4, 9:15 - 1010 AM

Make a light and share a light. This intergenerational offering is open to all as we make a candle for our home and make a candle to share. How will you spread the light of Christ this Advent and Christmas Season? Let your spiritual home help!


Staying Warm

December 11, 9:15 - 1010 AM

Help our outreach partners and guests stay warm this winter as we make no-sew blankets. This intergenerational offering is open to all.


Christmas Pageant

December 18, 10:30 AM Service

St. Michael's Annual Christmas Pageant is back this year and will take place during the 10:30 AM worship service as the "Liturgy of the Word." Join us as we prepare to welcome the Christ child into our hearts and homes.

During the season of Advent & Christmas we adorn our church with greenery and poinsettias that have been given by members of our community in thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one. Each thanksgiving/memorial is $25. Call the church office 719-598-3244 or CLICK HERE to order online at www.stmikeschurch.com/greenery.

20s & 30s Christmas Social

Sunday, December 4

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Gingerbread House Making



20s & 30's are invited to join us at St. Michael's to build gingerbread houses together. There may, or may not be, prizes for the best houses. Bring a snack to share and friend. Drinks will be provided by St. Mike's. To RSVP email owen@stmikeschurch.com or call the church office. 719-598-3244.

Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 18

Child(ren) Interest Form


Advent is almost here, and so is the St. Mike's Christmas Pageant! All children are invited to participate!

Rehearsal Schedule:

  • Sunday, December 4, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 11, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 17, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 18 (Pageant Day) Arrive at 9:00 AM. Pageant will occur as part of the 10:30 AM service.

CLICK HERE to let us know you are interested in participating in the pageant this year! Questions? Email owen@stmikeschurch.com.

Thanksgiving Donations

Thank you!


A special thank you to all who donated food items or gift cards to help our outreach partners in need. Your generosity allowed us to contribute 10 shopping carts full of food and eight turkeys to Mercy's Gate. We also collected over $1,500 in gift cards for the ASD20 Family Resource Center to help families purchase food and other essentials. Thank you for sharing and caring beyond our walls!

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


Friday, November 18

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Friday Women's Book Group

6:00 PM - 40s & 50s Dinner

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, November 19

9:00 AM - Daughters of the King

9:00 AM - Light Festival Setup

10:30 AM - St. Clare's

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group

6:00 PM - Bratvember in St. Mary's


Sunday, November 20

7:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Nursery Open

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person

9:15 AM - Education For All 

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist: In-person & Online

4:00 PM - As Foretold Concert


Monday, November 21

9:00 AM - Laundry Love

9:00 AM - Thrift House Board Meeting

1:00 PM - Greening of the Church

1:00 PM - Light Festival Setup


Tuesday, November 22

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting

2:00 PM - Light Festival Setup

3:30 PM - Girl Scouts

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, November 23 - Church Offices Closed / Building Open

12:00 PM - Healing Service in Chapel

12:30 PM - Wednesday Bible Study in Chapel

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group


Thursday, November 24 - Church Offices Closed

2:00 PM - Thanksgiving Community Dinner


Friday, November 25

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

1:00 PM - Festival of Lights Build Day

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, November 26

8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship

10:00 AM - Festival of Lights Build Day

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Birthdays This Week:


November 20 - Wanda Berthelot

November 20 - Patty Hudson

November 20 - Linda Kean

November 20 - Emily Keller

November 20 - Diane Verlinde

November 21 - Maurice Gaubatz

November 22 - Liz Valko

November 23 - Daryle Hamblin

November 25 - Crista DeJoia

November 25 - Brandy Miller

November 25 - Bonnie Paffett

November 25 - Kristen Petersen

November 25 - Lee Rasi


Anniversaries:


November 23 - Jaan & Terry Raamot

St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Office Telephone: 719-598-3244
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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