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Weekly eNews

December 29, 2023

This Weekend at St. Michael's

"Oh, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whose years never fail and whose mercies are new each returning day: let the radiance of your Spirit renew our lives, warming our hearts and giving light to our minds, that we may pass into the new year in joyful obedience and firm faith; through him who is the beginning and the end, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." (Episcopal Book of Occasional Services)


A reminder the church office will be closed on New Year's Day, but regular office hours of Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM will resume on January 2. To view the complete church calendar, click below 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.

A Service for a New Year

Sunday, Dec. 31, 10:00 AM


"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."

This Sunday, 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 focused on the Fruits of the Spirit, and it will include hope-filled prayer and music as we reflect on the past year and anticipate the year to come.

IHN Meals

3 Volunteers Needed!

December 31 - January 6


We are still in need of a few volunteers to provide meals, specifically on December 31 and January 6, for the families being housed at St. Paul's United Methodist Church through the Family Promise/IHN program. St. Mike's volunteers are asked to provide dinners (arrival by 5:30 PM) and host the families until roughly 7:30 PM each evening at St. Paul's UMC.

Learn More & Sign Up for IHN Meals

2023 Gift or Donation

Final Opportunity


If you'd like to make a final 2023 donation to St. Mike's, please do so by check, include “2023 Pledge/Donation” in the memo line, and be sure it is dated in 2023. All checks must be received by Sunday, January 7. 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!

On the Calendar

This Sunday, December 31

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

10:00 AM A Service for a New Year

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- Worship Bulletin

Nursery Care is available for Children 5 and under 9:45 - 11:30 AM.

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

Education for All resumes January 7.

View Weekly Church Calendar

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Our Sunday Forum Adult Classes at 9:15 AM will resume on January 7. These are held in the nave and are livestreamed on YouTube & Facebook. See you there!


January 7: A New Year's Evolution

Join the Rev. Matt Holcombe as we begin a new year's evolution, instead of a new year's resolution. Learn how your faith leads and inspires you as we begin a new year together!


January 14: Mental Health & Suicide

Special Guest, David Galvan - Join Rev. Matt & David as we continue the conversation about Mental Health help at St. Michael's. We will explore resources, dispel unhelpful myths, and learn how we can all provide hope and healing.


January 21: Loss & Faith

Special Guest, Janet Perreault - Join Rev. Matt & Janet for a faith inspired response to handling grief, loss, and disappointment. If you've ever felt lost or hopeless, you will not want to miss this conversation.


January 28: Wellness: Trauma & Resilience

Special Guest, Brooke Small - Join Rev. Matt & Brooke as we unpack the ways trauma impacts our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Brooke will share some helpful learnings and tools to build resilience.

Baptism Invitation

January 7, 10:30 AM Service


The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated on the Sunday after Epiphany, January 7 this year. We will mark this day with joy and gratitude, renewing our baptismal covenant and welcoming others into the household of God through the sacrament of Baptism. If you or a member of your family is interested in being baptized, you are invited to start the process by clicking below.

Submit Baptism Interest

"Planning Wellness"

Estate Planning Conversations

January 18, 2:00 & 6:00 PM


Planning your financial wellness ("estate planning") can be a gift to your family and easy to do. Join Chad Spencer, St. Mike's parishioner and attorney with EPIC Law Group, for a discussion on estate planning. Chad will help you see that almost everyone has an estate, and estate planning doesn’t have to be complex to be worthwhile. Click below to learn more and to register. You can sign up for the afternoon or evening session. Both sessions will cover the same material.

Learn More & Register for Estate Planning

Prayer Partners

Connecting Adults & Children


Prayer is a transformative way for people of all ages to be in relationship with one another, and our new Prayer Partner Program aims to better connect adults and children in the parish. 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.

Sign Up to be a Prayer Partner

2024 Pledge Announcement


A friendly reminder to set up your 2024 pledge for auto-payment with your bank or credit card, or set a calendar reminder if you'll be writing a check. If you requested pledge envelopes, they will be sent to your home the first week of January. If you have not made a 2024 Pledge and would like to, please click below. If you have any questions about pledging, email Jan McLaughlin, Finance Manager, at treasurer@stmikeschurch.com.

Make a 2024 Pledge

A Case for Love Movie

January 23, 4:00 & 7:00 PM


Our beloved Episcopal Church and Bishop Curry's message of love will be shared with the wider world on Tuesday, January 23, when the feature-length documentary, A Case for Love, is unveiled for a one-day only showing in at least 1,000 theaters nationwide. St. Mike’s has already purchased 30 tickets for both the 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM movies at AMC Chapel Hills cinema on Briargate. We look forward to sharing this as a community at a time when this message is needed more than ever. Click below to access more information and to register.

Learn More & Register for Movie

College Student Reunion

This Wednesday, Jan. 3

7:00 - 8:30 PM


All St. Mike’s college students and young adults ages 18-24 are invited to come together for a Winter Break reunion! Hang out with your old youth group friends, drink tea and hot cocoa, and enjoy yummy desserts....Owen hopes to see you all!

Parenting Small Group

Sunday, Jan. 7, 9:15 AM


"Shame dies when stories are told in safe places." Parents with children living in the home are invited to attend St. Mike's Parenting Small Group to be together, share experiences, and have conversations about what being a parent looks like today. Email David Galvan at galvan.davidj@gmail.com or Stacy Cowell at scowell99@msn.com with any questions.

Saint John's Bible (SJB) Docent Training

Jan. 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM


A Saint John's Bible (SJB) docent hosts "encounter" sessions with groups at St. Michael's or in our wider community and promotes and cares for the SJB. If you are interested in becoming a docent or are a current docent needing a refresher, please plan to attend the upcoming training on Saturday, January 13. To learn more about docent requirements or to sign up for training, click below.

Learn More & Sign Up as Docent

Newcomer Class

Sunday, Jan. 14, 9:15 AM


In 2024, our Newcomer Classes will be held on the second Sunday of each month in the Downstairs Chapel. This month's topic will be The Episcopal Church 101 - The Basics. While these classes are designed for newcomers, all are welcome and no RSVP is needed. Contact our Newcomer Coordinator, Linda Keen, at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Youth Ski Trip

January 27 & 28

Monarch Ski Resort


Middle & High Schoolers are invited to join for a ski weekend and retreat. Our friends at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp will be hosting the group on Saturday and sending them on their way to ski all day long on Sunday. The cost of this trip is $150 per participant. This includes four meals, lodging, a lift ticket, and lots of fun! Scholarships are readily available. Click below for more info and to fill out the registration. Please reach out to Owen with any questions or wonders you may have. Registration closes Wednesday, January 10.

Birthdays This Week:


December 31 - David Blom

December 31 - Bryan Call

December 31 - Chris Couch

December 31 - Jasmine Geis

December 31 - Bridget Hause

December 31 - Debbie Swanson

December 31 - Terry Thatcher

January 01 - Juliet Llaña

January 2 - Jacob Calhoun

January 2 - Alan McPeak

January 2 - Rachael Verlinde

January 3 - Jessica Bennett

January 4 - Jocelyn Pettigrew

January 5 - Deegan Carton

January 6 - Dave Harriman

January 6 - Brett Wandfluh


Anniversaries This Week:


January 2 - Mary Beth & Steve Shively

January 5 - Chuck & Robin Schwartz

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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