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December 15, 2023

This Weekend at St. Michael's

Christmas Light Festival

Today (Friday) & Saturday!

6:00 - 8:00 PM 


The Christmas Light Festival continues today and tomorrow. Please keep spreading the word, and bring your family and friends to one of the four remaining evenings (December 15, 16, 22, or 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM). We are so thankful to our roughly 25 volunteers each night...please consider joining in the "behind the scenes" fun!

Light Festival Information Page & Details
Light Festival Volunteer Sign up

The Christmas Pageant

Third Sunday in Advent

Sunday, Dec. 17, 10:30 AM


But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11)

This Sunday we light the third candle in our Advent wreath representing JOY, and what better way to mark joy than with the St. Michael's Christmas Pageant! Interested children may still join for the dress rehearsal on Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, and then all are invited to the pageant on Sunday during the 10:30 service!

Newcomer Class

This Sunday, Dec. 17, 9:15 AM


The topic of this month's Newcomer Class is "Get Connected and Involved." This couldn't be a better time to learn more about the ministries at St. Mike's and how you might get more involved next year. All are welcome and no RSVP is required. Contact Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Interfaith Habitat Build

Saturday, Dec. 16

More Volunteers Needed!


There are still several afternoon spots available (12:45 - 4:30 PM) for Saturday's Interfaith Build in which St. Mike's volunteers will be paired with a team from a different belief tradition to work and enjoy time together. To learn more about this event and to sign up, click below. Lunch will be provided!

Sign Up for Habitat Build

On the Calendar

This Sunday, December 17

Third Sunday of Advent

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 Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist

- Watch on YouTube

- Watch on Facebook

- Worship Bulletin

Education & More!

9:15 AM Newcomer Class

9:15 AM No Sunday Forum

The next livestreamed Sunday Forum will be Jan. 7.


Nursery Care Available for Children 5 and under 7:45 - 12:00 PM.

Join for Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall after each service.

View Weekly Church Calendar

Christmas Eve Services

Sunday, December 24

4:00 PM: Family Service, Brass & Nursery

7:00 PM: Traditional Service, Choir & Brass*

11:00 PM: Midnight Service, Trio & Incense*


Christmas Service

Monday, December 25

10:00 AM: Holy Eucharist*

(Note: One service only at a special time)

*Livestreamed via Facebook & YouTube

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

End of Year Giving


To make an end of year gift, please submit all online contributions by December 28 to ensure delivery by December 31. If writing a check, please include “2023 Pledge” in the memo line and be sure it is dated in 2023. All checks must be received by Sunday, January 7. Stock gifts take time to process, so if you plan to fulfill your pledge this way, please initiate your stock gift no later than December 14. If you have questions about your pledge balance or giving history, please contact our Finance Manager, Jan McLaughlin, at treasurer@stmikeschurch.com or 719-598-3244 x105. Every gift is essential to our ministry and is greatly appreciated!

Shine Bright Concert

Friday, Dec. 23, 6:30 PM


This solo holiday show by world-class pianist and vocalist, J. Chang-Tablada, features heart-warming holiday classics with a twist of spice that invites audiences to reminisce, hold loved ones close, and sing along. A storyteller at heart, J. draws audience members in with fresh interpretations of timeless classics by celebrated artists like Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Donnie Hathaway interwoven with spirited, tongue-in-cheek numbers from Elvis and Jimmy Buffet (to name a few). All are invited to the Multipurpose Room to enjoy this free holiday treat!

Service for a New Year

Sunday, Dec. 31, 10:00 AM


On the first Sunday after Christmas, December 31, we will have only one morning service at 10:00 AM. This will be a meditative service of poignant readings from The Saint John's Bible and hope-filled prayer and music as we reflect on the past year and anticipate the year to come.

IHN Meals - Volunteers Needed

December 31 - January 6


St. Michael's has committed to providing meals for the families being housed at St. Paul's United Methodist Church through the Family Promise/IHN Family Shelter program from December 31 - January 6. Please prayerfully consider this meaningful way to support these families who are working hard to achieve self-sufficiency. St. Mike's volunteers are needed to provide dinners (arrival by 5:00/5:15 PM) and host the families until roughly 7:30 PM each evening at St. Paul's UMC.

Learn More & Sign up for IHN Meals

Nursery Volunteers Needed

During 10:30 AM Services


Due to the wonderful growth in young families attending St. Mike's, we are needing additional help in the nursery with our children 5 and under during the 10:30 services. This is a great opportunity for middle schooler to great-grandparent to give back. You don't need to make a long-term commitment...simply sign up for a Sunday here and there as your schedule permits.

Sign Up as Nursery Volunteer

Church Office Holiday Schedule


The church offices will be closed on Monday, December 25; Tuesday, December 26; and Monday, January 1. Regular church offices hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. To view the complete church calendar, click below or above in the shaded "On the Calendar" section. For pastoral emergencies please contact a member of our clergy or call 719-598-3244 and select the option to speak to an on-call clergy member.

View Church Calendar

Birthdays This Week:


December 17 - Monica Cunningham

December 17 - Evan Futey

December 17 - Jane Leggett

December 18 - Tim Terrill

December 19 - Mary Anderson

December 19 - Justine Smullen

December 21 - Ethan Cowell

December 21 - Pat Nielsen

December 21 - Carol Swanson

December 22 - Elizabeth Draves

December 22 - Lee Kulbitski

December 23 - Jesse Brown

December 23 - Jeff Johnson


Anniversaries This Week:

December 18 - Jim & Marion Moore

December 21 - Sheron & Wyre Marshall

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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