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Weekly eNews

May 17, 2024

This Weekend at St. Michael's

Pentecost

This Sunday, WEAR RED

 

Join us Sunday for a special celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit and the church's birthday with the following....

  • The Handbell Choir at both services.
  • During the Eucharistic prayer, all are invited to pray the Lord's Prayer in whatever language you feel called. This is in remembrance of the Holy Spirit filling the Apostles and giving them the gift of preaching in various languages so all could hear the Good News.
  • A live butterfly release after the 10:30 service as a symbol of transformation, hope, and rebirth.
  • Yummy red treats after both services. (Coffee Hour after the 10:30 service will be downstairs and on the plaza.)
  • Summer Faith Bags available to assemble in the Chapel.


Sunday Forum: Unpacking Pentecost

This Sunday, 9:15 - 10:10 AM


Unpack the story behind Pentecost, including some Jewish tradition history, and the various ways the Holy Spirit speaks into our lives. Join in-person or online.


Please note: This will be our final Sunday of Education for All until we resume programming in September. In addition, nursery hours will change to 10:15 - Noon beginning next Sunday, May 26.

Summer Faith Bags

Assemble Yours This Sunday


How will you explore, grow, and deepen your faith this summer? St. Michael's has an assortment of items - prayer crosses, sunglasses, seed packets, bracelets, and of course a "little Jesus" and more - to assist you on your summer faith journey. Look for the materials downstairs in the Chapel and build yours this Sunday. (This will be a part of Family Sunday School but is available for all ages.)

Sunday Stillness

"Sacred Chant" Practice

This Sunday, 10:00 - 10:25 AM


This Sunday is the final "Sunday Stillness" offered by The Well Imagining Team downstairs in the Prayer Room from 10:00 - 10:25 AM. This week's practice is Sacred Chant which is simply singing our prayers. Uniting sound and words, chant offers a contemplative path helping one draw near to God.

Habitat Build

This Saturday, 12:45 - 4:30 PM

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!


Three more volunteers are still needed to participate in the Habitat for Humanity Apostles Build tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, May 18. Click below to sign-up and/or contact Deacon Gary at gary@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Sign Up for Habitat Build

On the Calendar

This Sunday, May 19

Pentecost

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 & Handbells

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Education & More! 

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum:

Unpacking Pentecost

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9:15 AM Family Sunday School

10:00 AM Sunday Stillness

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

Join for Coffee Hour after each service.

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Opportunities to Serve Within & Beyond Our Walls

Outdoor Parish Picnic

Next Sunday, May 26, 11:45 AM


Our first Outdoor Worship Service and Parish Picnic will be next Sunday. Join for the 10:30 AM service outdoors, bring a chair, and stay for fellowship and food. We'll be getting various meat and non-meat options from Dog Haus. (Suggested donation $5 per person / $20 per family.) No RSVP is needed to attend, but please click below if you can help set up, serve, or clean up. All summer the 8:00 AM service will be inside, and we will have four 10:30 AM Outdoor Services & Parish Picnics on the last Sunday of May, June, July, & August.

Sign Up to Help at Parish Picnic

Summer Children's Chapel

Sundays Starting May 26

10:30 - 11:30 AM


Owen will be gone for several weeks this summer for multiple ministry related trips and conferences, and he needs some assistance with Children's Chapel. Please consider helping with this staple children's program at St. Mike's in which elementary-aged children are able to interact with the gospel in creative and tangible ways for 20 minutes during worship. This time allows children to have a meaningful worship experience in ways that are age appropriate and interactive for them. Owen will help with logistics and lesson planning!

Sign Up to Help with Children's Chapel

Outdoor Parish Work Day

NEW DATE 

Saturday, June 1

8:00 - 12:00 AM


Due to last Saturday's inclement weather, the outdoor parish work day was rescheduled for Saturday, June 1. The date change has caused us to lose some volunteers, but we hope to gain others. There are projects for all skill and adventure levels, and this is a great opportunity for youth to earn service hours. So please join if you can to help us prepare our grounds for all of our outdoor events!

Sign Up for Parish Work Day

First VBS Build Day

May 25, 10:00 AM - Noon


As you may recall from last year, our downstairs space is completely transformed for Vacation Bible School, and it takes quite an effort to do so. Believe it or not, it is already time to start working on this year's transformation. The first of our Build Days is coming up next Saturday, May 25. Click below to sign up for this or one of our future dates (June 2, June 15, June 23).

Sign Up for VBS Build Days

Pikes Peak Pride

June 8 & 9


This year's Pikes Peak Pride Festival is the weekend of June 8 and 9. We will be collaborating with six other churches to help with the festival. Click below to sign up as a part of this "Affirming 365" collaboration to support the Pikes Peak Pride or to represent the Episcopal Church in Colorado at the Grace and St. Stephen's booth. Share your rainbow presence! For more information, contact Katherine Brennan at clanbrennan@hotmail.com or Rev. Vicki at vicki@stmikeschurch.com.

Sign Up with Pikes Peak Pride
Sign Up with Grace & St. Stephen's

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Chuckwagon Supper Show

Flying W Ranch, July 18

ALL PARISH EVENT!


The Old West is calling! Offering a rousing Western stage show and a classic American chuckwagon meal, the Flying W Ranch is guaranteed to please audiences of all ages. Join a group from St. Mike’s on Thursday, July 18, from 5:00 - 8:30 PM for supper and a musical show featuring the Flying W Wranglers as we create memories of a lifetime. All-inclusive tickets are $35-$70 and MUST BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FLYING W RANCH BY CLICKING HERE. Once you've purchased tickets, click below to let us know you're coming so we can plan for our group. Act fast if you're interested as these tickets will sell out quickly! Contact Amalia at amalia@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Let Us Know You're Coming

Youth Group End of Year Celebration

Next Wednesday, May 22

6:00 - 8:00 PM


Congratulations to all our youth on making it through another year! We will be celebrating with our Third Annual Youth Group Olympics and a catered dinner from Birdcall! Get ready for new events, epic competitions, and lots of fun. Please click below to let us know you are coming.

Sign Up for Youth Group Paarty

Creating Space

Next Saturday, May 25


Creating Space will meet next Saturday, May 25 from 9:00 - Noon. B.Y.O.P.....Bring Your Own Project and maybe a snack to share. We will have table space and friendly conversation. All are welcome to drop in and stay for whatever time your schedule permits.

Summer Kick-off

June Save the Dates


Mark your calendars now for these opportunities to rest, renew, and reconnect in the weeks ahead. Be sure to watch for more details in the Summer Archangel and upcoming Weekly eNews.

  • Rev. Frank Allen Meet & Greet, June 9, 9:15 AM: Join for an informal session to get to know our Priest in Residence.
  • Summer Yoga with Amalia, Tuesdays in June, 11:15 - 12:00 followed by a bring your own lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM.
  • Hymn Sing & Ice-Cream Social, June 13, 7:00 - 8:30 PM: Led by Rev. Frank and Amalia, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Look for the ballot box in the weeks ahead to request your favorite hymn.
  • Purple Tea Party, June 20, 3:00 - 4:30 PM: Back by popular demand, we will once again be hosting this special event focused on dementia awareness.

Youth Servant Leadership Positions

Vestry & Outreach


Thank you to Morgan Waidelich and Aviana de Lourenco who will be taking on important roles in the life of the church this upcoming year. Morgan will serve as the Youth Outreach Representative, attending Outreach meetings, participating in drives and events, and bringing youth voice and insight to the committee. Aviana will serve as the Youth Delegate to the Vestry, attending Vestry meetings and serving as a liaison between the Vestry and the Youth Council.

Vacation Bible School

LEGO VBS: Faith Builders

Register by June 1 for T-shirt


Registration continues for an immersive Vacation Bible School experience at St. Michael’s on June 24 - 26 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM. This three night program will educate participants about God, provide fun and engaging games and activities, and create opportunities for bonding and relationship building. And of course... there will be lots and lots of LEGO! Children from 4 years old to rising 6th graders are invited to participate, and 7th graders through graduating seniors are invited to serve as teen helpers. Click below to learn more and to sign up participants and volunteers.

We also need help building/prepping for VBS. See info & link above.

Sign Up for VBS or to Volunteer

Parish Retreat & Family Camp

August 9-11

Cathedral Ridge Camp

SIGN-UPS HALFWAY FULL!


After an amazing retreat last year where over 80 parishioners participated, we are returning to Cathedral Ridge Camp and Retreat Center for a fourth straight year! This fun and faith-filled weekend will include activities, games, and programming for every age. All are welcome! Registration deadline is July 1, but at the rate we're going, spaces will likely fill before then. Click below to get more information and to reserve your spot.

Learn More & Sign Up for Parish Retreat

Donation Opportunity

Youth Summer Trips


There is still time to donate to the adventures that eleven of our middle and high schoolers are embarking on this summer. The first trip will be to New Mexico for service opportunities and the second will be a pilgrimage in Utah focused on spiritual growth and exploration. If you would like to help ensure these trips are financially accessible for all, please click below, then choose the "Youth" dropdown and enter "Summer Trip Support" in the note. Each donation of $50 or more will come with a "flat pilgrim" (pictured above) that will allow you to "join" the participants in spirit on their adventures.

Donate to Youth Trip Support

St. Mike's Directory Update

Still Receiving Pictures

 

We aren't planning to take directory photos this Sunday, but you can certainly still email updated pictures of your choosing (landscape orientation preferred) to Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com to be included in the directory update. We need individual pictures of every family member AND a family picture. Also, please send Linda any phone and address updates the church might not already have. New printed directories will be available at the beginning of June upon request.

Quick Links of Interest


Birthdays This Week:


May 19 - Christian Boylston

May 19 - Steve Carr

May 19 - Susan Futey

May 19 - Chase Gaumond

May 20 - Isaiah Middlebrook

May 20 - Jordan Middlebrook

May 20 - Revi Middlebrook

May 20 - Nancy Oswell

May 20 - Lisa Pugh

May 22 - Bob Bux

May 22 - Diane Dennison

May 22 - Vicki Logemann

May 22 - Sarah Beth Spencer

May 22 - Mark Weidner

May 23 - Michael Lundy

May 23 - Jaan Raamot

May 23 - Dave Somers

May 25 - Sarah Wettemann

May 26 - Ned Bryan


Anniversaries This Week:


May 21 - Jason & Lisa Cumby

May 22 - Cindy & Steve Carr

May 23 - David & Julia Blom

May 23 - Ellen & Jason Dickerman

May 24 - Jane & Mark Borchert

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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