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December 9, 2022


Christmas Light Festival

This Friday & Saturday

December 9 & 10, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

$5 Entry Per Family or Group

Light Festival Preview Video CLICK HERE

With over 100,000 Christmas lights we are ready to spread the light of Christ! Come enjoy the light maze, fire pits, pictures with Santa, the snow machine, and more! CLICK HERE to volunteer and provide hospitality to our guests. $5 Entry per family + canned goods or a new unwrapped toy. Next Friday and Saturday are the Last nights of Light Festival - Dec. 16 & 17. Spread the word!

Light Festival Information Page

We need your help ...

"Staying Warm"

No-Sew Blanket & Hat Making

December 11, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

This is a great intergenerational activity is open to all. Come help us making blankets and hats between the services in St. Mary's Hall. No prior experience needed. Blankets and hats will be delivered to our outreach ministries this winter!

Communion Education

Sunday, December 11

9:30 - 10:10 AM


Would you or your children like to learn more about the sacrament of Communion? Join Rev. Matt for Communion Education this Sunday, December 11. All are welcome to receive communion at St. Michael's and we would love to help you think more deeply about what it means to receive this sacrament during worship on Sundays. No RSVP needed, meet in the sanctuary at 9:30 AM. Questions? Email owen@stmikeschurch.com

"Waiting in Silence ... Together"

This Sunday, 10:00 AM


During the hustle and bustle at this time of year, do you need a pause? Come join The Rev. Dr. Joanne Sanders in the Prayer Room for a period of silence in community with others. Each Sunday during Advent provides an opportunity in peaceful quiet and silence for contemplative prayer, mindfulness meditation or simply to be and breathe. 10:00-10:20 a.m. All are welcome.

Christmas Pageant

Rehearsal This Sunday

Dec. 11, 12:00 - 1:30 PM


All children are invited to participate!

Rehearsal Schedule:

  • Sunday, Dec. 11, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Saturday, Dec. 17, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, Dec.18 (Pageant Day) Arrive at 9:00 AM. Pageant will occur during 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.

Candle Pick Up

This Sunday!

Did you make a candle last weekend? If so, pick up your candles in the Gathering Space this Sunday. We had such a fun time last weekend and all the candles turned out great! Don't forget to share the light of Christ this Advent! You can also stop by the church offices Monday through Thursday 9:00 - 3:00.

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The Lord's Dinner

This Sunday, Dec. 11

Our annual Christmas Meal and Give-Away will be on December 11 at Academy Christian Church. If you would like to volunteer at 5:00 PM to help prepare and/and serve the meal, or help with gift distribution, contact Marianne Jenkins at 719-661-2953.

Worship with us Sunday, December 11

Third Sunday of Advent

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist In-person


9:15 AM Education for All Ages

Staying Warm - Intergenerational Blanket Making


10:00 AM Waiting in Silence ... Together: Prayer Room


10:30 AM Holy Eucharist In-person & Online

     Watch on YouTube or watch on Facebook

*The service will be livestreamed


12:00 PM Pageant Rehearsal in St. Francis


Coffee Hour & Fellowship after the service. 

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

Sunday Bulletin: www.stmikeschurch.com

December Worship Volunteer Sign Up

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

Blue Christmas Service

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7:00 PM


Not looking forward to the festive mood of Christmas? Feeling sad or grief during this holiday season? Join us (and invite a friend) for a reflective and meaningful worship experience in-person or online. Viewing link will be available on the main website.

Donate Christmas Poinsettias & Greenery

In Memory or Thanksgiving of loved ones

Due December 13

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. Names will be printed in the Christmas Eve bulletins.

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People Who Read

Wednesday, Dec. 14

6:00 PM Offsite


The People Who Read will meet on Wednesday, December 14th at 6:00 pm at Linda Kean's house, 15250 Pleasant View Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. Please RSVP to Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com. For our December book club, we are not discussing a book but are exchanging a gift of a wrapped book (new or gently used) . All are welcome! You may bring a dish or beverage to share. 

*** People who Read meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Book selections will alternate between fiction & non-fiction, with a different host each month. Hosts may invite the group to their home, or may use St. Mary’s hall in the church.

Bread Makers!

"We knead you"


We have launched a new ministry for newcomers and we need your help! When newcomers request a name tag our vestry is delivering a bag with St. Michael's goodies, including a fresh baked loaf of bread. With enough bakers it would not exceed 2 loaves per month. If you like to bake loaves of bread, and want to be part of this ministry, please contact Rev. Angela at angela@stmikeschurch.com

New Year's Eve Party "Under the Sun" Dec. 31, 6:30 PM

Save the date and join us for a beach themed New Year's Eve Party, December 31, 6:30 - 9:30 PM. We will have live music from "Dr. Bob & The Affliction", potluck dinner & desserts, and fellowship. Childcare is available. CLICK HERE to RSVP and let us know what you are bringing. Questions? email support@stmikeschurch.com. We will have a special countdown at Midnight Bermuda time (which is 9:00 PM Mountain time). Don't drive at night? Invite a friend. All are welcome & invited!

Christmas Eve

Saturday, December 24

4:00 PM Family Service

7:00 PM Traditional Service*

11:00 PM Midnight Service


Christmas Day

Sunday, December 25

10:00 AM Service - Christmas Day Liturgy*


New Years Day

Sunday, January 1

10:00 AM Service - Lessons & Carols*


* Service will be live-streamed


The Church offices will be closed December 26 & 27 and January 2.

2023 Annual Stewardship Update


We are excited to share that we've heard from many of you and are overwhelmed by your generosity! Did you know every pledge makes a difference? 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.

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


Friday, December 9

9:00 AM - Celtic Group in Chapel

6:00 PM - Light Festival Opening Day

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, December 10

8:00 AM - Men's Fellowship

6:00 PM - Lights Festival


Sunday, December 11

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

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist In-person

9:15 AM - Education For All 

  • Staying Warm - Blanket Making

10:00 AM - Waiting in Silence ... Together, Prayer Room

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

12:00 PM - Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

2:00 PM - Girl Scouts

6:00 PM - The Lord's Dinner [Set-up at 5:00 PM]


Monday, December 12

9:00 AM - Laundry Love

6:30 PM - Outreach Committee


Tuesday, December 13

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting

3:30 PM - Girl Scouts

6:30 PM - Boy Scouts

7:00 PM - Blue Christmas Service In-person & Online

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, December 14

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

6:00 PM - People Who Read - offsite

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group


Thursday, December 15

5:30 PM - Cub Scouts

6:30 PM - Regular Choir Rehearsal

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, December 16

9:00 AM - Celtic Spirituality Group in Chapel

11:30 AM - Widows Group Lunch at Vaqueros at Northgate

1:00 PM - Friday Women's Book Group

6:00 PM - Light Festival

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, December 17

9:00 AM - Daughters of the King

10:30 AM - St. Clare's Guild

2:00 PM - Pageant Dress Rehearsal

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group

6:00 PM - Light Festival

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Birthdays This Week:


December 11 - Aria Bélanger

December 11 - Keith Ketelsen

December 11 - Beverly Raider

December 12 - Sharon Dak

December 12 - Ky Goodman

December 12 - Karen Houser

December 12 - Marna McLain

December 13 - Sonja Anderson

December 13 - Sue Bessette

December 13 - Kate Davenport

December 14 - John Paul

December 15 - Nathan Broin

December 16 - Candy Chernak

December 16 - Melissa Gaubatz

December 16 - Heather Torrey

December 17 - Monica Cunningham

December 17 - Evan Futey

December 17 - Jane Leggett

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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