Weekly eNews

February 23, 2024

This Week at St. Michael's

Sunday Forum: Becca Stevens

This Sunday

9:15 AM Sunday Forum

10:30 AM Preacher

The weekend of our highly anticipated visit with Becca Stevens has finally arrived! This Sunday, Becca will be our special Sunday Forum Guest at 9:15 AM and preach at the 10:30 AM service (both will be livestreamed). In addition, representatives from Thistle Farms will be offering some of their items for sale after both the Forum and the 10:30 AM service. You won't want to miss this most special Sunday!

Elementary Sunday School

3-Week Lenten Miniseries

Beginning This Sunday

Calling all Pre-K - 5th graders to help with our Lenten Sunday School Series. This year we have acquired 24x36 coloring posters from Illustrated Ministries that depict the Stations of the Cross. During these three weeks in Sunday School from 9:15 - 10:10, our children will examine Jesus' journey to the cross and color beautiful Stations to be displayed during Holy Week.

Lenten Soup Suppers

Wednesdays in Lent

5:30 - 7:00 PM

After our Week One introduction and discussion of the practice of TURN, our evening Lent "Way of Love" programming continues on Wednesday with more yummy soups and a focus on LEARN. Every week in Lent, The Revs. Matt & Vicki will explore a different practice (Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, & Rest) to help us better follow the loving, liberating, life-giving way of Jesus. Please RSVP to bring a soup or just your appetite!

Lenten Soup Supper Sign up

40 Days of Giving

Help Support Outreach

There are still 40 Days of Giving shopping lists and reusable bags available in the Gathering Space for pickup, or you can download a list by clicking below. Please help support St. Michael’s Outreach Partners this Lent by shopping for as many items as you'd like and returning them to the church between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Cash and gift card donations are also welcomed, and no donation is too small!

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Creating Space

This Saturday, 9:00 AM - Noon

Ready for an egg-citing time with Creating Space? Join as your schedule permits this Saturday morning, February 24, to dye and decorate wooden eggs.

Spring Supper Club

Deadline to Join: February 29

We already have 26 households (47 people) signed up to participate in St. Mike's Spring Supper Club. Don't miss out! The deadline to register for this first four-month rotation is next Thursday, February 29. Supper Club is a fellowship opportunity open to all, and you don't have to be able to host in order to be a part. If you are interested in learning more or joining, please click below. Contact Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

On the Calendar

This Sunday, February 25

Second Sunday in Lent

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 Education for All

Sunday Forum - Becca Stevens

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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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Upcoming Events & Parish Life

IHN Hosting Week

Volunteer Jobs for All!

What a blessing it is that St. Michael's is in a position to provide temporary shelter, showers, and meals in our building for several families during Holy Week through Easter Day (March 24 - 31) in partnership with IHN. We encourage everyone to please click below to learn more and prayerfully consider how supporting this incredible outreach opportunity might be a part of your Lenten discipline. There are jobs that need to happen in advance to get the building ready, opportunities to cook and clean during the week, and even laundry washing that can be done in your home at your convenience. Children and youth are invited to participate by accompanying adult volunteers. Be sure to save the date for the IHN Volunteer Lunch Meeting on Sunday, March 17 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Please contact our IHN Co-Leaders Kelly Belvis at kellydean0409@gmail.com or Andy Laffely at alaffely@msn.com with any questions.

St. Patrick's Fish Fry

March 15, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

St. Mike's BBQ Ministry is once again hosting their annual St. Patrick's FISH FRY!!! Join for a time of fellowship and frivolity to celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland. Come enjoy an Irish beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage along with a delicious meal. Suggested donation of $10. RSVP to attend and/or to help.

Easter Flowers & Brass

Donations Due March 20

While we're only a little over a week into Lent, it's time to start thinking about our glorious Easter celebration! Please help us fill the church with beautiful flowers and wonderful brass music (for both the 8:00 & 10:30 AM services) by making a donation in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one.

Donate to Easter Flowers & Brass

The Philadelphia Eleven Documentary

Next Saturday, March 2, 9:30 AM

The Philadelphia Eleven were the first women ordained as priests in the Episcopal Church on July 29, 1974, two years before the General Convention affirmed and authorized the ordination of women. In this feature-length documentary film, you'll meet the women who succeeded in building a movement that transformed an age-old institution and challenged the very essence of patriarchy within Christendom. Join for a showing at Colorado College's Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N Cascade Ave, followed by a panel discussion. 9:00 Coffee & 9:30 AM Movie. No RSVP required.

Youth Service Day

Next Saturday, March 2

10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Our Middle & High Schoolers are headed back to St. Clare's Ministry in Denver next Saturday for their Spring Service Day with friends from all over the Diocese of Colorado. St. Clare's does impactful work feeding and clothing people experiencing homelessness, and we cannot wait to help them out again! Enjoy the picture above of our crew from last year, and click below to sign up for this year's experience.

Baptism Prep Classes

March 3, 10, 17 at 9:15 AM

Our series of three Baptism Prep Classes will begin next Sunday, March 3. These classes are open to anyone, but they are particularly recommended for those planning to be baptized or interested in being baptized this year. We currently have baptisms planned for the Easter Vigil (March 30), Pentecost (May 19), and All Saints' Day (November 3). If you would like to be baptized and have not already completed the Baptism Request Form, please click below.

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An Afternoon with

The Saint John's Bible

March 9, 1:00 - 5:00 PM

Drop in for an afternoon with The Saint John's Bible anytime between 1:00 and 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 9. The docents will be showing three volumes: The Pentateuch, Psalms, and Gospels & Acts. They will also be showing the video, The Illuminator (48min), at 2:00 and 3:30 PM, which gives background information on the making of this Bible. All are welcome - no RSVP required.

St. Mike's Softball

Season Opener March 12!

The St. Mike's Softball team is back for another season, and we want you on our team! Games will take place on Tuesday evenings at Cottonwood Creek Park (7040 Rangewood Dr) from March 12 - April 23. Anyone 18+ is invited to play. The cost is $40 per player (not subs) which includes league fee and a team shirt. Questions? Contact Coach Mel melaniellana88@gmail.com or Coach Brett dbwandfluh@gmail.com.

Prayer Partners

Connecting Adults & Children

Kickoff Lunch, March 10

There's still time for you to become a part of this intergenerational offering before its upcoming kickoff. The prayer partner program will officially launch with a lunch on Sunday, March 10 at 12:00 PM. This initiative partners adult members of St. Mike's (Sages) with children in the parish ages Pre-K through 5th grade (Sprouts) through prayer and relationship building. If you are interested in becoming a Sage or Sprout, please click below to complete the form, get connected with your partner, pray, and repeat.