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Weekly eNews

September 1, 2023

This Weekend at St. Mike's

Happy Labor Day

Church Office Closed Monday


"Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen" (BCP p. 261)

Common Cup Returning

This Sunday at Both Services


As you have hopefully heard by now, this Sunday, September 3 we are reintroducing the option of drinking from the Common Cup during the Eucharist. A detailed article about this decision is in the most recent Archangel. You are encouraged to lean into whatever practice you find most comfortable - intincting (dipping), sipping, or abstaining from the wine altogether - as our doctrine affirms the simultaneous presence of Christ's body and blood in each of the Eucharistic elements.

New Service Music

View Links on Website


Have you noticed that the Gloria, Gospel Acclamation, Doxology and Sanctus change seasonally? That’s because our service music reflects the church calendar alongside the liturgy. Visit the Music webpage to hear the service music we will be using this Sunday, September 3 through the end of Pentecost.

Listen to New Service Music

Youth Fundraiser & Silent Auction - September 15

Information Table This Sunday


Our youth have a fabulous evening of dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction planned for September 15, and they need your support! Please stop by their table in the Gathering Space this Sunday to learn more about their upcoming fundraiser event and to purchase your tickets. All proceeds from this event will go toward supporting the various ministries of the youth program with a special focus on scholarships for retreats and trips to ensure that cost is never a barrier to participation for our young people.

Reserve a Youth Fundraiser Ticket
Donate an Auction Item
Can't Make It but Want to Give

40s and 50s Outing

Sunday, 12:00 - 2:00 PM


There's a great group signed up to gather this Sunday, September 3 after the 10:30 AM service with those in their 40s and 50s (or those who feel that in spirit) at Red Leg Brewing Company (2323 Garden of the Gods Road). It's not too late to join in the fun, so RSVP or just show up if your schedule permits at the last minute.

Sign Up for 40s & 50s Outing

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Fall Kickoff Sunday

Sunday, September 10


On Sunday, September 10, we will kick off our program year with opportunities to grow in faith and discern the ways we can be Led by the Spirit in new and courageous directions. After both the 8:00 and 10:30 AM services, we invite you to stick around for a time of fellowship and continental breakfast. NO RSVP is needed to enjoy breakfast; however volunteers are needed to bring food items, set up and clean up. Contact Jennie at jennie@stmikeschurch.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you on September 10!

(Don't forget, Education for all at 9:15 AM begins the following week, Sunday, September 17.)

Sign Up to Bring Food or Volunteer

St. Michael's Weekend

September 29 - October 1


As we honor our patron saint, we have a fantastic St. Michael's Weekend planned for our community. Save the dates for the following opportunities to Celebrate, Serve, and Worship. 

  • Saint John's Bible Dedication on Friday at 6:00 PM. You should have received an invitation for this celebratory event in your mail this week. 
  • Habitat Build, ReStore, and Lunch Making on Saturday. We have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to give back to our community, and we need your help. There are jobs for every age and ability - Habitat Build, ReStore, and Lunch Making. Click below for all the details and to register.
  • Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday at the 10:30 AM service. Contact Rev. Matt at matt@stmikechurch.com if you or someone you know is interested.
  • Food Trucks & Games on Sunday at 11:45 AM. Stick around after the 10:30 service for food trucks, fellowship, and fun.
Learn More & Register for Habitat Opportunities 

Pilgrimage Picture Blog

Travel Virtually with Our Pilgrims


Our pilgrims have arrived safely in Turkey and have begun their journey in St. Paul's footsteps. If you haven't already done so, subscribe to their picture blog to follow with them virtually until their return on September 9.

Subscribe to Pilgrimage Blog

Celtic Spirituality Groups

Seeking New Participants!


St. Michael's has two Celtic Spirituality Groups that are resuming in September and looking for new participants. In each, a book is chosen to read, and the group discusses and explores the many nuances of the author’s thoughts and wisdom. Practitioners of Celtic Spirituality believe that the presence of God infuses daily life and thus transforms it, so that at any moment, any object, any work, can become a place for an encounter with God.

Thursday, September 7 at 6:00 PM, Potluck in the Chapel. The first Thursday of each month is a potluck, and the remaining Thursdays are virtual. Book: Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul by John Phillip Newell. Contact Jan McLaughlin at janhandhaskew@gmail.com for more information.

Friday, September 15 at 9:00 AM in the Chapel. All weekly meetings are in-person. Book: In the Shelter: Finding a Home in the World by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Contact Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com for more information.

Young Adults Theology on Tap

September 8, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

 

Young Adults of Colorado Springs are invited to join in community at Goat Patch Brewing (2727 N Cascade Ave) on the second Friday of each month. The group will hear about a specific theological topic that the month's facilitator is passionate about, ask all the questions they want, and get to meet and spend time with young adults from various churches in the Springs! Facilitating this fall's first gathering on Friday, September 8 is St. Mike's very own Rev. Dr. Joanne Sanders talking about the “Nature of God." This will include breaking down traditional and limiting ways of thinking about the divine and getting into inclusive theology that can enhance appreciation and awareness of the expansiveness of God.

Check Your Mailboxes!

September/October Archangel


We have a full schedule of education, celebration, exploration, and fellowship planned for you and your loved ones over the next couple of months. Check your mailbox for the latest Archangel or click below to view an online digital copy so you'll be aware of all that's coming.

View Sept Oct Archangel

Seraphim Choir (St. Mike's Adult Choir)

Looking for new members!


The Seraphim Choir (St. Michael’s Adult Choir) is actively recruiting new members! They will resume singing on September 17, and they are especially in need of basses and tenors. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 PM and Sunday mornings from 9:45 - 10:15 AM. If you enjoy sharing your love of God through song, please contact Amalia Dobbins, Director of Music, at amalia@stmikeschurch.com.

Cookie Ministry

Baked Treats Needed!


We are grateful to have had a busy summer of fellowship, special services, and celebrations, but that has left the Cookie Ministry freezer running low and in desperate need of cookies, brownies, and other yummy treats. Please help us restock by dropping off cookies in the kitchen before Sunday services or during the week Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Thank you! Contact Jennie at jennie@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

SMASH Outing

John Fielder Exhibition

September 22, 11:00 AM Tour


Curated in collaboration with John himself, History Colorado's photo exhibition, Revealed: John Fielder’s Favorite Place, takes you to a location that few have ever experienced, a location John feels is the most sublime in all of the Centennial State. The group will be carpooling from the church at 9:30 AM, and they are looking for a few more willing drivers. Please contact Diane at diane@stmikeschurch.com if you can help.

Learn More & Sign Up for SMASH Outing

Switchbacks Game

September 23, 6:00 PM Game

All Parish Event!


St. Mike's is headed to a Switchbacks game, and everyone is invited to join for a Saturday night filled with great soccer, awesome fellowship, and loads of fun! Tickets are $20 a person, and scholarships are available. Register by September 8 to guarantee your seat.

Learn More & Sign Up for  Game

Seeking SJB Docents

Training September 16, 9:00 - 1:00


Next month St. Michael's will become the permanent home for the full seven-volume set of The Saint John's Bible Heritage Edition. We need your help in sharing and caring for The Saint John's Bible as a docent. Click below to learn more about what is required in order to serve in this distinguished and vital role.

Learn More & Sign Up to be Docent

This Sunday, September 3

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Nursery Care Available for Children 5 and under 10:15 - 12:00 PM.

Join us for coffee hour and fellowship after each service.

Worship with Us

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist

10:30 AM Holy Eucharist

- Watch on YouTube

- Watch on Facebook

- Worship Bulletin



Worship Volunteers Needed

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

Click below to sign up today & thank you!

September & October Volunteer Sign-up

Fall Small Group Offerings

We are excited to offer five thought provoking opportunities for education and enrichment this fall. The small group experience offers a seasonal way to grow in faith. We encourage you to read the more detailed descriptions and prayerfully consider committing to one.

"Being With" Group 1

Group 1: Beginning Monday, September 18

Group 2: Beginning Saturday, September 23


Being With, a course exploring Christian faith and life, is an invitation to be with yourself, each other, and the created world to ultimately discover that God is with you and to learn how to be with God. Group 1 will meet in-person for ten weeks on Mondays, beginning September 18 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Group 2 will be virtual and meet on Saturdays, beginning September 23 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. Course is open to those outside of St. Michael's as well.

Learn More & Register for Being With

Sacred Air: Climate & Energy

Beginning Tuesday, September 26

 

The Creation Justice team has chosen to offer Sacred Air: Climate & Energy to help parishioners learn about the causes and effects of the climate crisis and discern how they can respond to help restore the health of our planet. This small group program limited to 15 participants will run for ten weeks beginning Tuesday evening, September 26 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Learn More & Register for Sacred Air

Sacred Ground: Race & Dignity

Beginning Wednesday, September 27


Sacred Ground is part of the Episcopal Church's long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice. This eleven-part series follows a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings and will meet every other Wednesday, beginning September 27 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. 

Learn More & Register for Sacred Ground

Spirituality of Aging

Beginning Thursday, October 5


This small group experience, facilitated by Spiritual Directors, Margie Arms, PhD, and Sue Caruthers, PhD, will take you on a spiritual journey and cover the myths and stages of aging, dealing with grief and loss, celebrating and sharing wisdom, and drawing closer to God while aging. This group is limited to 10 participants over the age of 60 and will meet for six consecutive Thursdays, beginning October 5 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM.

Learn More & Register for Spirituality of Aging

The Space Between Us

Beginning Monday, October 9


The Space Between Us is a workshop of up to 15 participants that dives into the foundational communication topics of empathetic listening and conflict resolution, and provides strategies to better understand ourselves and others. This class is for all ages and will meet for six weeks on Mondays, beginning October 9 from 6:00-8:00 PM. 

Learn More & Register for Space Between Us

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


Friday, September 1

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, September 2

9:00 AM - Kairos Ministry in Parish Hall

2:00 PM - Caregivers Support Group in Chapel


Sunday, September 3

10:15AM - 12:00 PM Nursery is Open for children 5 and under.

8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist

9:00 AM - Coffee Hour

10:30 AM - Holy Eucharist

12:00 PM - Handbell Choir Rehearsal Downstairs Classroom

12:00 PM - 40s & 50s Group Offsite


Monday, September 4

Labor Day - Church Office Closed

9:00 AM - Laundry Love Offsite


Tuesday, September 5

8:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:15 AM - Staff Meeting

7:00 PM - Boy Scout Meeting in Various Rooms

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Wednesday, September 6

12:00 PM - Healing Service and Eucharist in Chapel

12:30 PM - Bible Study in Chapel

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - Middle School Youth Group in Multi-Purpose Room

7:00 PM - High School Youth Group in Multi-Purpose Room


Thursday, September 7

5:30 PM - Cub Scout Meeting in Multi-Purpose Room

6:00 PM - Celtic Spirituality Potluck in Chapel

8:00 PM - Virtual Compline


Friday, September 8

1:00 PM - Friday Book Group in Prayer Room

6:30 PM - Young Adults Theology on Tap Offsite

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer


Saturday, September 9

No events currently on calendar.

Birthdays This Week:


September 3 - Julie Reed

September 3 - Jan Wiedey

September 4 - Jan Lundy

September 5 - Darlene Beall

September 5 - Terry Raamot

September 5 - Loraine Salters

September 5 - Kenny Tompkins

September 5 - Jerry Verlinde

September 6 - Kathy Grosso

September 6 - Denise Starling

September 7 - Tamsin Whitesell

September 8 - Torrey Darrow

September 8 - Catherine Warren

September 9 - Nancy Jones

September 9 - HaydenTorrey


Anniversaries This Week:


September 4 - Judi & Rod Sato

September 6 - Floyd & Janet Reichert


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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