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Weekly eNews

June 28, 2024

This Weekend & The Week Ahead

Outdoor Worship & Parish Picnic

This Sunday, June 30


This Sunday is our June Outdoor Worship Service at 10:30 AM followed by a Parish Picnic. The BBQ Ministry is hosting this month's picnic, serving beer brats with gluten-free & vegan options. (Suggested donation $5 per person / $20 per family.) No RSVP is needed to attend, but we could still use a few more volunteers to help with clean up, so please click below if you are available.

Sign Up to Help at Parish Picnic

Practicing the Practice

This Sunday, 9:15 - 10:10 AM


Join members of The Well Imagining Team for an opportunity to experience Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina this Sunday morning. This will be meeting in a downstairs classroom (room change - look for a sign) beginning at 9:15 AM. Come explore how these practices might nourish and support your spiritual journey!

40s and 50s Potluck

Today, June 28, 5:00 - 8:00 PM


Tonight's summer potluck on the St. Mike's Plaza is sponsored by the 40s and 50s group, but all are welcome to join! They’ll be supplying BBQ brisket, ice for the coolers, and LIVE music! Bring a side or dessert to share as well as your own beverage and lawn chair. Click below to sign up or just show up for some fellowship and fun!

Sign Up for 40s & 50s Potluck

Youth Kickball Tourney

This Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Bonforte Park


St. Mike's middle and high schoolers (including rising 6th graders) are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of friendly kickball competition with church youth groups from all over Colorado Springs at Bonforte Park at 2323 W. Wahsatch Avenue this Sunday, June 30. Click below to let us know you're coming.

Sign Up for Kickball

Bible Women Study Group

Begins Next Monday, July 1

4:00 - 5:30 PM


For four Mondays in July (July 1, 8, 15, 22), join Rev. Vicki to study the women of the bible, their words, and why they matter to us now. This study is open to anyone who wants to attend any of the sessions (drop in is fine). The group be using the book: "Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter - Expanded Second Edition" by Lindsay Hardin Freeman which you can get at your local independent bookseller, or Amazon. Get your own or share with a friend!

Parish Retreat & Family Camp

August 9-11

Cathedral Ridge Camp

JULY 1ST DEADLINE!!!


There are currently 54 people signed up to attend this year's Parish Retreat & Family Camp! If you don't want to miss out on joining your St. Mike's family for this faith and activity-filled weekend, click below to register before next Monday, July 1. All ages are welcome!

Learn More & Sign Up for Parish Retreat

Spiritual Practices Online

Next Wednesday, July 3

6:30 - 7:00 PM


The Well's rotating Spiritual Practices Online resume next Wednesday evening. Join on Zoom for 30 minutes to experience Contemplative Resting with God, the first of the three practices in the monthly rotation. Click below to visit The Well’s website page to learn more about each of the practices being offered and to access the Zoom link. The schedule and link will also be available via the parish calendar and under Worship & Online on the website. You don't need to make an ongoing commitment - join as your schedule permits on the first three Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 PM!

Learn More & Access Zoom Link

Happy Independence Day!


Lord God Almighty, in whose name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have the grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (BCP p. 242)


The church office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. If you have a pastoral emergency please call the church office at 719-598-3244 to speak to the on-call clergy.

On the Calendar

This Sunday, June 30

Sixth Sunday After 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 Outdoor Holy Eucharist with Choir

- Watch on YouTube

- Watch on Facebook

- Worship Bulletin

Education & More! 

9:15 AM No Sunday Forum or Education for the summer months

9:15 AM Practicing the Practice: Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina

11:45 AM Parish Picnic

Nursery Care is available for Children 5 and under 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM.

Join for Coffee Hour after each service.

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Upcoming Events & Parish Life

Backpack Bash 4.0

Donation Drive


For the fourth straight year, St, Michael's is collecting backpacks and school supplies for our Outreach partners. Please help us meet our goal of collecting at least 60 backpacks filled with supplies for students in elementary through high school. Pick up a flyer in the Gathering Space this Sunday or click below to download/print the supply list which includes a QR code to skip the store and buy online through Amazon, Donations can be dropped off on Sundays or during the week, Mondays -Thursdays, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the bins in the Gathering Space. The deadline is July 28 to allow time for the donations to be sorted and distributed to the charities prior to the start of the school year. Thanks in advance for your support again this year!

Access Backpack Bash Flyer

Fall Supper Club

Sign Up By July 19


Following the very successful Spring Supper Club in which 56 people participated, it is time to sign up for fall groups. 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 placed in a small group with whom to meet once a month for four months (August-November), typically in parishioners' homes. If you are interested in learning more or joining, please click below. Contact Linda Kean at linda@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Sign Up for Supper Club

Handbell Workshops

July 7 & August 4

Noon - 2:00 PM


Are you interested in learning more about Handbells and how to play them? Mark your calendar to join for one or two workshops being held on Sunday, July 7 and Sunday, August 4 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM downstairs in the handbell practice room. These workshops are for those who have never rung handbells but are possibly interested in playing as well as current handbell ringers who want to improve their technique. As an added bonus, there is a new three-octave set of hand chimes to play! Contact MaryDee Weigel at jmandmdweigel@aol.com with any questions, and hope to see you there!

Summer Children's Chapel 

Sundays in July & August

10:30 - 11:30 AM


Owen secured Children's Chapel volunteers through this Sunday, but he still has gaps to fill in the weeks ahead. Owen will provide all the logistics and a detailed lesson plan to follow making this a very straightforward endeavor. Please consider participating in this staple children's program that allows both our children and their parents to have a more meaningful worship experience.

Sign Up to Help with Children's Chapel

SMASH Potluck on the Plaza

Friday, July 12, 5:00 PM


The St. Michael's Active Seniors Happening (SMASH) group is celebrating summer on the St. Mike's Plaza! Bring a heavy hors d'oeuvre, bottle of wine, or dessert to share. Iced tea and lemonade will be provided. (In case of bad weather, this will move to the Parish Hall.) Sign up below and contact Diane Dennison at diane@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Sign Up for SMASH Potluck

Chuckwagon Supper Show

Flying W Ranch, July 18 

ALL PARISH EVENT!


A group of 32 strong are signed up to join on Thursday, July 18, from 5:00 - 8:30 PM for supper and a musical show featuring the Flying W Wranglers, but there are still tickets available! All-inclusive tickets 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. Contact Amalia at amalia@stmikeschurch.com with any questions.

Let Us Know You're Coming

Nursery Families Outing

July 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Families with a child in the nursery (5 and under) are invited to meet for a Summer Splash Pad Day at John Venezia Park (intersection of Briargate and Union) on the morning of Saturday, July 20! Come and spend time with other young families while the little ones have fun and cool off. Don't forget to bring your towels, sunscreen, and umbrellas! Click below to let us know you're coming.

Sign Up for Nursery Families Outing

Vacation Bible School

Thank You & Pictures


LEGO VBS this week was a HUGE success! Our 29 participants and roughly the same number of volunteers "Made a Plan, Set a Foundation, & Built with God." And they had quite a fun, joy, and Spirit-filled experience! These pictures say it all! Thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers who made this experience possible!

Parish Directory Available

Contact Church Office


Thanks to everyone who helped get our parish directory more complete by having pictures taken or sending in updates. We are now ready to make these available, so if you would like a printed copy, please contact the church office at 719-598-3244 or stop by during office hours.

Quick Links of Interest



Birthdays This Week:


June 30 - Sherri Anderson

July 1 - Victoria Fleischmann

July 1 - Bill Hyland

July 1 - Chad Stoller

July 3 - Debra Alexander

July 3 - Karen Darrow

July 3 - Rev. Matt Holcombe

July 4 - Violet Spencer

July 5 - Pam Morton

July 6 - Steve Caruthers

July 6 - Roman Geis

July 6 - Ben Johnson

July 6 - George Meyers

July 6 - Mabel Turner


Anniversaries This Week:


June 30 - Janet & Rene Perreault

June 30 - Dan & Debra Zarecky

July 1 - Diana & Mike Fink

July 4 - Bob & Pam Callihan

July 6 - Dee & Reilly Gallagher

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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