Weekly eNews

February 9, 2024

This Week at St. Michael's

Sunday Forum:

Embodied Prayer

This Sunday, 9:15 AM

Interested in exploring new ways to pray and enriching the ways you communicate with God? Join the Rev. Joanne Sanders, Owen Copps, and Stacy Cowell as they share ancient practices that Christians have used for centuries to embody prayer.

Also happening this Sunday at 9:15 AM ...

Newcomer Class, "Who We Are & Campus Tour" in Chapel
Parenting Small Group in the Conference Room

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. 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.

Shrove Tuesday Volunteer Sign up

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 14

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

12:00 PM: Imposition of Ashes & Eucharist

7:00 PM: Imposition of Ashes & Choral Eucharist

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6:00 - 8:00 PM: Ash Wednesday Youth Group

Middle & High Schoolers are invited to join for dinner and Lent intention setting from 6:00 - 7:00 followed by attending the 7:00 PM service as a group.

Lent 2024 at St. Michael's

We have numerous opportunities for you to explore, grow, and deepen your faith during the season of Lent. Click on the button below to learn more, and invite a friend to join you as we journey through Lent together.

Lenten Events & Information

40 Days of Giving

Pick up This Sunday

Help support St. Michael’s Outreach Partners this Lent by picking up a 40 Days of Giving shopping list and reusable bag this Sunday in the Gathering Space, or download a list by clicking below. Then shop for 1, 5, 10, or all 40 of the essentials listed and return them to the church between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Each donation makes a big difference!

View 40 Days of Giving List

New Vestry Members!

Congratulations to our re-elected wardens, Russ Howell as Senior Warden and Danny Raider as Junior Warden. We are also excited to officially announce and congratulate our newly elected Vestry Members: Steve Shively as Junior Warden; and the 2027 Vestry Class of Veronica Bélanger, Mark Borchert, and Cindy Carr. If you missed the Annual Meeting, click below to visit the Annual Meeting website page to read a summary of the meeting, view the 2023 Year in Review Video, or read the Annual Reports.

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Celtic Spirituality

Today, February 9, 9:00 - 10:30 AM

The Friday Celtic Spirituality Group is starting a new book today which makes it a perfect time to join if you are interested! The group meets every Friday in the Downstairs Chapel to discuss readings and pray together following a Celtic prayer model. Please contact Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com for more information

On the Calendar

This Sunday, February 11

Last 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 - Embodied Prayer

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9:15 AM - Newcomer Class

9:15 AM - Parenting Small Group

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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Lenten Book Recommendation

Practically Divine by Becca Stevens

Are you looking for a good read during Lent that goes along with our Lenten "Way of Love" theme? You may want to consider Becca Stevens' most recent book, Practically Divine, which will be featured in the Sunday Forum on February 18, the week before her visit. As Becca says, "Signs of love abound everywhere: walking in the woods, in a sacred building, or in a dusty refugee camp. When we allow ourselves to embrace both ordinary and extraordinary experiences, we can feel the divine anywhere." CLICK HERE to order from Amazon.

Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Lenten Soup Suppers

Kick Off Feb. 21, 5:30 - 7 PM

Come enjoy delicious homemade soups and fellowship as we explore The Way of Love. More than a curriculum or program, The Way of Love is an invitation to follow Jesus: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest. Each week The Revs. Matt & Vicki will explore a practice for a Jesus Centered Life. Please RSVP to bring a soup or just your appetite!

Lenten Soup Supper Sign up

Becca Stevens

Sunday, February 25

9:15 AM Sunday Forum

10:30 AM Preacher

Becca Stevens is a nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, priest, survivor, and founder and president of Thistle Farms, an organization dedicated to healing, empowering, and employing female survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Becca will be our special Sunday Forum Guest at 9:15 AM and preach at the 10:30 AM service (both will be livestreamed). Additionally, members of Thistle Farms will be joining her and offering items for sale after both the Forum and the 10:30 AM service. All are welcome, and we encourage you to invite your friends!

IHN Hosting Week

90 Volunteers Needed!

St. Michael's will be providing temporary shelter and meals in our building for several families during Holy Week through Easter Day (March 24 - 31) in partnership with IHN. Volunteer opportunities include preparing dinner, sleeping overnight at church, washing linens, setting up beds, cleaning bathrooms & showers, and more. Children and youth are invited to participate by accompanying adult volunteers. Click below to learn more and volunteer. And save the date for the IHN Volunteer Lunch & Meeting on Sunday, March 17 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM for all volunteers. Please contact our IHN Co-Leaders Kelly Belvis at kellydean0409@gmail.com or Andy Laffely at alaffely@msn.com with any questions.

People who Read

Thursday, February 15, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

This month, the People Who Read will gather in the Parish Hall at 6:00 PM to discuss The Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts. If you love to read and enjoy conversations about new ideas in fellowship with others, this is the group for you. Please bring snacks to share. All are welcome!

March - April Archangel

Article Deadline: February 15

Along with the beginning of Lent comes the deadline for our March - April Archangel. Please send any submissions to comm@stmikeschurch.com by February 15.

Soul Shop Suicide Prevention Workshop

February 20, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Soul Shop is an interactive workshop that equips faith community leaders to mentor to those impacted by suicidal desperation. This will be presented by David Galvan at Christ Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, 615 Fourth St, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Visit www.tinyurl.com/ssecco24 to register.

Care & Share Volunteer Opportunity

February 21, 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Our St. Michael's Care and Share Food Bank volunteer team invites others to join on February 21, 9:00 - 11:30 AM at the Care and Share Distribution Center in Colorado Springs. Youth volunteers must be at least 9 years old and accompanied by an adult. To learn more and RSVP to help, please contact Justin Morrill at justin_morrill@msn.com.

40s & 50s Fellowship

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 8:00 PM

We've got a fabulous group already registered for Karaoke night, but it's not too late for others to join in the fun! Come to the Lenten Soup Supper and then head on over to Good Company Restaurant and Bar (7625 N Union Blvd) for their weekly karaoke night beginning at 8:00 PM. Looking forward to having a great turnout, some wonderful entertainment, and lots of laughs! Please click below to sign up.

Youth Service Day

March 2, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Middle & High schoolers are invited to join Episcopal youth from around the Diocese of Colorado in a day of service. The group will be traveling to Denver to serve at the St. Clare's Ministry which supports people experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Denver area. They do this by offering meals, clothing, and spiritual support to all who come through their doors. Please arrive at St. Michael's at 10:30 AM to depart, and the group will return around 5:00 PM. Register with Owen at Owen@stmikeschurch.com.

St. Mike's Supper Club

Forming Now!

Are you interested in building community and forming spiritual friendships in the comfort of fellow parishioners' homes? St. Mike's Spring Supper Club might be just what you're looking for! Supper Club is a fellowship opportunity open to all, and you do not have to be able to host in order to be a part. Those who sign up will be assigned a small group with whom to meet once a month for four months. If you are interested in learning more or joining, please click below. Contact Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Baptism Prep Classes

March 3, 10, 17 at 9:15 AM

Are you or a family member planning to be baptized or interested in being baptized this year? The clergy are holding three Baptism Prep Classes which are open to anyone but are particularly recommended for those preparing for the sacrament of baptism. 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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Prayer Partners

Connecting Adults & Children

Every week we have a few more people sign up to be prayer partners, and it's not too late for you to join. This program will officially kick off with a lunch on Sunday, March 10 at 12:00 PM. The 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.