Weekly eNews

January 26, 2024

This Weekend at St. Michael's

Mental Health: Trauma & Resilience

This Sunday, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

Special Guest: Brooke Small

What is trauma and how does it impact our physical, emotional, and spiritual health? How can we use our faith to heal? This Sunday, Brooke Small will be joining Rev. Matt for our Sunday Forum to share some helpful learnings and tools for building resilience and making time for self-care. Join live in the nave or online.

View St. Mike's Mental Health Resources

Men's Fellowship Group

This Saturday, 8:00 - 9:30 AM

New Participants Welcome!

The Men's Fellowship group offers a wonderful opportunity for men of all ages to connect with one another over Morning Prayer, breakfast refreshments, and lively conversation on every topic from football to family to faith. They meet on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, and they would love to have new participants join at any point. Contact Rich Page at pagex2@comcast.net for more information.

Creating Space

This Saturday, 9:00 - Noon

Creating Space resumes its fourth Saturday of the month meetings this Saturday. As the group continues to explore new ways of expressing God's life and love, talented St. Michael's parishioner, Darlene Greenhut, will join for a discussion of her creative process and various painting composition concepts. She will even help participants with a small watercolor project. All are welcome.

"Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God."

- Julia Cameron

Youth Ski Trip

Prayers Requested!

Owen has an AMAZING 21 middle & high schoolers as well as 8 chaperones embarking on an adventure to Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp and Monarch Mountain this weekend! Please keep these young people and the brave, generous adults in your prayers, as well the Rainbow Trail and Monarch Mountain staff. Wishing them all a safe, laughter-filled, memorable weekend!

On the Calendar

This Sunday, January 28

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

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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- Worship Bulletin

Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum - Brooke Small

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

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

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Funeral Planning Seminar

Monday, Jan. 29, 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Final call to register for Rev. Matt's funeral planning seminar coming up next Monday. Click below to learn more and sign up. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to view the funeral planning resources available on the website by clicking HERE.

Learn More & Register for Funeral Planning

Christmas Lights Clean-up

Next Tuesday & Wednesday

January 30 & 31, 12:00 - 4:00 PM

With the forecast showing temperatures of nearly 60 degrees early next week, it's time to clean up the 100,000+ Christmas lights around the campus! All are invited on Tuesday and Wednesday anytime between 12:00 and 4:00 PM. No RSVP needed. Contact Danny Raider at dbraidercolo@comcast.net with questions.

2024 Outreach Grants

Due January 31

If you are passionate about a particular organization and would like to see it considered to receive support through the St. Michael's Outreach budget, please be sure to submit your grant application by next Wednesday, January 31. The Outreach Committee will review all applications and vote on funding disbursements in February. Click below to access the grant application and email Susan Futey at susanfutey@gmail.com with any questions.

Access Grant Application

Pilgrimage Planning Meeting

Thurs., Feb. 1, 6:30 PM on ZOOM

Are you interested in going on an Adult Pilgrimage with St. Michael's in October 2024? Join Rev. Matt Holcombe next Thursday, February 1, at 6:30 PM for a Zoom Pilgrimage Planning Meeting. Learn about options, destinations, pricing, and more! Come with questions and ideas. Click below to access the Zoom link or access via the church calendar.

Access Meeting Zoom Link

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Annual Meeting

February 4, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

We hope you have saved the date for our upcoming annual meeting. This is an intentional time set aside to come together as a community to celebrate all St. Michael's has accomplished in 2023, vote on new Vestry leadership, and hear about some of our exciting plans in the year ahead. Click below to view the Annual Meeting website page which includes Vestry candidates/bios and a link to vote online between January 28 and 10:00 AM on February 4.

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Scout Sunday

February 4, Both Services

Next Sunday at both the 8:00 and 10:30 AM services we will be recognizing the Scouts in our community. All Scouts (current and former - all ages) are encouraged to wear their uniforms. Scouts are invited to participate in the worship service as readers, ushers, acolytes, etc., and current Scouts will receive a special patch during the announcements. Contact Jennie at jennie@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

As we have just begun to settle into Epiphany after the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it's hard to believe Lent is less than four weeks away! But it is! Following are the activities coming up to start our Lenten season which officially begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14. Join us for worship as you are reminded, "You are dust, and to dust you shall return."

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 14

7:00 - 9:00 AM: Ashes to Go in the Parking Lot

12:00 PM: Liturgy & Imposition of Ashes

7:00 PM: Liturgy, Choir, & Imposition of Ashes

Lenten Retreat

Saturday, February 10, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

As a part of the self-examination we are encouraged to embark on in observance of a Holy Lent, this Lenten retreat will look at some of the teachings of the Desert Fathers and Mothers (Ammas and Abbas) who began a powerful movement to renounce the world and follow God’s call centuries ago. The retreat leader is The Rev. Bonnie Sarah Spencer who served as a priest in the Diocese of Colorado and now has her own spiritual direction practice. Click below to learn more about the retreat and to register.

Learn More & Register for Retreat

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

February 13, 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Join for our annual pancake supper full of pancakes, sausage, laughter, and plenty of syrup. All are welcome with a suggested donation of $5 per person. No RSVP required. You can also get pancakes to go by stopping by the Gathering Space between 6:00 - 7:00 PM. All men of the parish (especially those who have been looking for the perfect opportunity to jump in) are invited to help set up, cook, serve, and clean up. Click below to sign up for a slot.

Volunteer for Pancake Supper

Wednesday Lenten Soup Suppers

February 21 - March 27, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

On Wednesdays during Lent, you are invited to enjoy delicious homemade soups and fellowship as we explore The Way of Love, Bishop Michael Curry's invitation to follow Jesus through seven practices: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go & Rest. Each Wednesday, Rev. Matt or Rev. Vicki will be taking a deep dive into a practice and how it can enable a more Jesus-centered life. Every week we will need individuals to prepare soup, set up, serve, and clean up. To volunteer, click below.

Volunteer for Soup Suppers

40s & 50s Fellowship

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 8:00 PM

It's Karaoke time! Join for fellowship and surely some laughs at Good Company Restaurant and Bar (7625 N Union Blvd) on Wednesday, February 21, at 8:00 PM. No legitimate skills required, and no pressure to be more than an observer. Looking forward to having a great turnout and lots of fun! Please click below to sign up.

Interfaith Dialogue

Berger Hall at UCCS

Sunday, Feb. 4, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Our Outreach ministry and clergy are excited to share this invitation to join Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, the Pikes Peak Interfaith Coalition, the Mayor's office, and various community partners for an interfaith discussion focused on neighborliness and what that means in different belief systems. Click below to learn more and to register. While it is free, they are asking that people register in advance. Contact Deacon Gary at gary@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

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Prayer Partners

Connecting Adults & Children

We are still seeking participants for our new Prayer Partner program connecting adults and children in the parish. We are excited about this intentional opportunity for different generations to be a blessing to each other through prayer and relationship building. This initiative partners adult members of St. Mike's (Sages) with children in the parish ages Pre-K through 5th grade (Sprouts). Are you interested in becoming a Sage or Sprout? Click below to complete the form, get connected with your partner, pray, and repeat.

Lost and Found

Please Claim Your Items!

Do you think you've possibly left something at church in recent weeks? Did you know the church has a Lost & Found bin in the hallway outside of the office? It is currently overflowing, so please stop by and claim any items that might be yours. We will be donating all remaining items to the Arc Thrift Store in the next couple of weeks.

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