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Weekly eNews

June 21, 2024

This Weekend & The Week Ahead

Vacation Bible School is Here!

Monday - Wednesday

5:00 - 7:30 PM


Our much anticipated Vacation Bible School week has arrived! But it's not too late to register! We currently have 27 participants, 12 teen helpers, and countless volunteers, and we would love for more to join. Children from 4 years old to rising 6th graders are invited to participate in this three night program (June 24-26) where they will learn more about God, enjoy fun and engaging games and activities, and build relationships with others. 7th graders through graduating seniors are invited to serve as teen helpers. Click below to learn more and to sign up participants and volunteers. BRING YOUR FRIENDS - all are welcome!


Final Build Day & Volunteer Meeting

This Sunday at Noon


We will be putting the finishing touches on the LEGO wonderland this Sunday after the 10:30 AM service. If you're available, we could definitely use a few more helping hands. In addition, we will have a brief volunteer orientation meeting at noon in the Multipurpose Room, so if you've already signed up to help out or you'd like to volunteer, please plan to join for this.

Sign Up for VBS or to Volunteer

Creating Space

This Saturday, 9:00 - Noon


B.Y.O.P. (Bring Your Own Project) was such a hit last month, it's the theme again for this month's Creating Space on Saturday. Thank God, we have plenty of tables and talk! The group will also have the opportunity to celebrate creativity in movement as Jan McLaughlin will teach some English Country Dance.

Electronics Recycling

Next Week, June 24 - 29


Pack up all your old electronics and dispose of them safely at E-Tech Recyclers, 2854 N. Prospect Street. St Michael’s Creation Care Team has partnered with E-Tech Recyclers to provide responsible recycling services at a discount all next week, June 24-29. Televisions, monitors, computers and/or any other corded or battery-operated devices are eligible for this program. You must have a St. Mike’s coupon to qualify for the discount, so click below for more information and to register for your coupon. Contact Jon Numair at jnumair@verizon.net with any questions.

Learn more & Sign up for E-Recycling Week

Summer Yoga

Concludes Next Tuesday

Yoga 11:15 AM / Lunch 12:00


This summer's final yoga with Amalia will be next Tuesday. All levels are encouraged to join at 11:15 AM for yoga class and stay after for a "bring your own lunch" time of fellowship from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on the pavilion. No RSVP required. Come as you are!

40s and 50s "Fire & Ice"

Next Friday, 5:00 - 8:00 PM


Next Friday, June 28, is the 40s and 50s "Fire & Ice" summer potluck on the plaza and lawn behind the church. They’ll supply the proteins for the bbq and ice for the coolers. Bring a side or dessert to share as well as your own beverage and lawn chair. This potluck celebration will be complete with lawn games - and rumor has it - the LIVE sounds of summer! Click below to sign up, and please let us know what you'll be bringing to share.

Sign Up for 40s & 50s Potluck

On the Calendar

This Sunday, June 23

Fifth 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 Holy Eucharist with Choir

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Education & More! 

9:15 AM No Sunday Forum or Education for the summer months

12:00 PM VBS Build Day & Volunteer Orientation

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

Outdoor Worship & Parish Picnic

Next Sunday, June 30


Our June Outdoor Worship Service and Parish Picnic are next Sunday. Join for the 10:30 AM service outdoors, and then plan to stay for fellowship and food. The BBQ Ministry will be hosting the picnic, serving beer brats with gluten-free & vegan options. (Suggested donation $5 per person / $20 per family.) No RSVP is needed to attend, but we are still needing volunteers to assist with serving and clean up, so please click below if you can help.

Sign Up to Help at Parish Picnic

Parish Retreat & Family Camp

August 9-11

Cathedral Ridge Camp

JULY 1ST DEADLINE!!!


The July 1 deadline to sign up for our fourth annual Parish Retreat & Family Camp is quickly approaching. We hope you'll plan to join your St. Mike's family for this fun and faith-filled weekend full of activities to entertain every age at Cathedral Ridge Camp and Retreat Center All are welcome! Click below to get more information and to reserve your spot.

Learn More & Sign Up for Parish Retreat

Practicing the Practice

Next Sunday, 9:15 - 10:10 AM


The Well is providing several opportunities on Sundays this summer to further practice some of the spiritual practices introduced during Sunday Stillness in Lent and offered online during the week. Next Sunday at 9:15 AM in the Sanctuary, members of the Well Imagining Team will teach and offer Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina.

Youth Kickball Tourney

Sunday, June 30 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Bonforte Park


St. Mike's middle and high schoolers (including rising 6th graders) are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of friendly kickball competition with church youth groups from all over Colorado Springs at Bonforte Park at 2323 W. Wahsatch Avenue. Click below to let us know you're coming.

Sign Up for Kickball

Bible Women Study Group

Four Mondays in July

4:00 - 5:30 PM


Come study the women of the bible, their words, and why they matter to us now. Review the profiles of The Original Team: The Women of Genesis (Eve, Hagar, Rebekah, Rachel, Tamar, Potiphar's wife, Sarah, Lot's older daughter, Leah, Rachel's midwife and Tamar's midwife). This 4-week study on July 1, 8, 15, and 22 led by Rev. Vicki is open to anyone who wants to attend any of the sessions (drop in is fine). Participants will study and present each of these women to the others in the group....shared leadership.The group be using the book: "Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter - Expanded Second Edition" by Lindsay Hardin Freeman which you can get at your local independent bookseller, or Amazon. Get your own or share with a friend!

SMASH Potluck on the Plaza

Friday, July 12, 5:00 PM


The St. Michael's Active Seniors Happening (SMASH) group is celebrating summer on the St. Mike's Plaza! Bring a heavy hors d'oeuvre, bottle of wine, or dessert to share. Iced tea and lemonade will be provided. (In case of bad weather, this will move to the Parish Hall.) Sign up below and contact Diane Dennison at diane@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Sign Up for SMASH Potluck

Chuckwagon Supper Show

Flying W Ranch, July 18

ALL PARISH EVENT!


We now have a group of 32 signed up to join on Thursday, July 18, from 5:00 - 8:30 PM for supper and a musical show featuring the Flying W Wranglers, but there are still tickets available! All-inclusive tickets MUST BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FLYING W RANCH BY CLICKING HERE. Once you've purchased tickets, click below to let us know you're coming so we can plan for our group. Contact Amalia at amalia@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Let Us Know You're Coming

Parish Directory Available

Contact Church Office


Thanks to everyone who helped get our parish directory more complete by having pictures taken or sending in updates. We are now ready to make these available, so if you would like a printed copy, please contact the church office at 719-598-3244 or stop by during office hours.

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Birthdays This Week:


June 24 - Bill Tillman

June 25 - Rich Page

June 27 - Jessica Alexander

June 27 - Dean Belvis

June 27 - Gabe Capell

June 27 - Sue Caruthers

June 28 - Julie Howell

June 29 - Ryan Fenton

June 29 - Grant Geis

June 29 - Rose Numair

June 29 - Bill Oliver


Anniversaries This Week:


June 23 - Carolyn & Jack Braley

June 23 - Andres & Ruth Morrison

June 23 - Darryl & Terry Thatcher

June 25 - Joe & Mary Hattick

June 25 - Joel & Lisa Pugh

June 28 - Kristy & Scott Callihan

June 28 - Jacque & John Paul

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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