Weekly eNews

January 12, 2024

This Weekend at St. Michael's

Mental Wellness

This Sunday, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

Special Guest: David Galvan

For this Sunday's Adult Forum, join Rev. Matt with special guest, David Galvan, as they continue the conversation about mental health at St. Michael's. Through exploring resources, dispelling unhelpful myths, and engaging in thoughtful conversation, come learn how each of us can better provide hope and healing to those struggling. Join live in the nave or online.

View St. Mike's Mental Health Resources

Saint John's Bible (SJB) Docent Training

This Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

There's still time to become a Saint John's Bible (SJB) docent if you're interested. To learn more about docent requirements or to sign up for training being held this Saturday, January 13, click below.

Learn More & Sign Up as Docent

Newcomer Class

This Sunday, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

This month's topic will be "The Episcopal Church 101" in which we focus on the basics of the Episcopal Church and answer questions about what we do, why, how, etc. All are welcome (not just newcomers) to join in the Chapel for this, and no RSVP is needed. Contact Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Seraphim (Adult) Choir

Welcoming New Members!

Revised Schedule

Amalia is trying out something a little different for choir rehearsals in hopes this might attract new members who have previously had scheduling conflicts. The new schedule is as follows:

Soprano & Alto sectional rehearsal - Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Tenor & Bass sectional rehearsal - Sundays, 9:15 - 9:45 AM
All Choir Rehearsal - Sundays, 9:45 - 10:15 AM

No tryouts are required and all are welcome! Please contact Amalia at amalia@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

MLK Day Holiday

Church Office Closed Monday

“There is a certain grandeur and nobility in administering to another’s need out of one’s fullness and plenty.”

- Howard Thurman, Jesus and the Disinherited

In recognition of MLK Day, we provide this quote from one of Martin Luther King Jr's mentors, Howard Thurman. Thurman's book, Jesus and the Disinherited, is part of the Sacred Ground curriculum and a highly recommended read.

With the office closure, for pastoral emergencies on Monday, please contact a member of our clergy or call 719-598-3244 and select the option to speak to an on-call clergy member.

More This Weekend:

Young Adult Event: This Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Theology on Tap goes on the road to Colorado College to join CC Chaplain, Kate Holbrook, for conversation and embodied prayer practices.

Youth Council: This Sunday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

All high schoolers are invited to join this team that plans retreats and provides vision for our youth programs. Contact Owen at owen@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

On the Calendar

This Sunday, January 14

Second 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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Education & More!

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum - David Galvan, Mental Health

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9:15 AM Newcomer Class

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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Estate Planning Conversations

Next Thursday, January 18

2:00 or 6:00 PM

The estate planning sessions being offered by Chad Spencer, St. Mike's parishioner and attorney with EPIC Law Group Planning, are coming up next Thursday! Join Chad to learn 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. Both sessions will be held in the Parish Hall and cover the same material.

Learn More & Register for Estate Planning

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

A Case for Love Movie

January 23, 4:00 & 7:00 PM

Due to high demand, we have purchased an additional 20 tickets for each of the A Case for Love showings...now a total of 100 for St. Mike's! We hope you will join with your St. Mike's family for the one-day only showing of this film featuring Bishop Curry, Becca Stevens, Al Roker, Pete Buttugieg, and other well-known figures along with people on the street exploring if love - unselfish love - is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing the world. Click below to access more information and to register.

Learn More & Register for Movie

SMASH "Linner"

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2:00 PM

The St. Michael’s Active Senior Happenings (SMASH) group is gathering for a late lunch/early dinner ("linner") and fellowship at the Olive Garden near Chapel Hills Mall/Cinema (7815 N. Academy Blvd) prior to A Case for Love. Click below to RSVP for SMASH Linner. RSVP separately for the 4:00 PM showing of A Case for Love. Contact Diane at diane@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Choral Evensong

Thursday, January 25, 7:00 PM

"O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, has caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may shew forth our thankfulness by following the holy doctrine which he taught."

Come enter into a quiet place of contemplation with music, readings, and prayer as we mark the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul with a mid-week Choral Evensong. This service will be in-person and livestreamed on our website.

Funeral Planning Seminar

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

Join Rev. Matt to learn how planning your funeral, or that of a loved one, can be a time of prayerful, joyful reflection versus a morbid task. Click below to sign up. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to view the funeral planning resources available on the website or by clicking HERE.

Learn More & Register for Funeral Planning

2024 Outreach Grants

Due January 31

St. Michael's Outreach budget includes grant money to provide to organizations in need. Are you passionate about a particular organization? If so, you are invited to submit a grant application describing the organization and corresponding need for funds. The Outreach Committee will review all applications and vote on funding disbursements in February. Click below to access the grant application which must be submitted in writing by end of day January 31, 2024. Email Susan Futey at susanfutey@gmail.com with any questions.

Access Grant Application

Annual Meeting

February 4, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

Join our Clergy and current Vestry members as we look back on all St. Michael's has accomplished in 2023, vote in new Vestry leadership, review the finances of our spiritual home, and take a peak at some of our 2024 plans for making Christ known within and beyond our walls. Click below to view the Annual Meeting website page. Online voting information will be coming soon!

View Annual Meeting Information Page

Sacred Land

Beginning Tuesday, February 6

Spaces Filling Quickly!

What goes into the food we eat? What does our food cost, to those who work to bring it to us, to the environment, and to our own health? The Creation Justice Team is offering Sacred Land: Food and Farming, beginning February 6, for ten weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 for those interested in learning more about the connections of food, farming practices, and the climate crisis. Over half the spaces are already filled, so click below to learn more and register soon, or contact Mary Anderson at mpand@comcast.net with any questions.

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.