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Weekly eNews

September 20, 2024

This Weekend & The Week Ahead

Sunday Forum: Called to be Christ's Hands & Feet

This Sunday, 9:15 AM


When was the last time you were Christ's hands or feet in the world? Join Rev. Matt as he utilizes scripture and faithful experiences to highlight the importance of how we can use our hands and feet to glorify God. In-person & online.

Children & Youth Sunday School

This Sunday, 9:15 AM

Multipurpose Room


All children will be joining for Sunday School with The Saint John's Bible team as they use colors and illuminations in the bible to help illustrate, express, and dive deeper into what our emotions are, what they feel like, and what they mean. Youth will be helping out with the children this Sunday.

As a reminder, when you are downstairs, please be sure to admire Owen's photo wall masterpiece of more than 350 photos of the many ways our children and youth come together to learn, grow, and play at St. Mike's!

Newcomer Luncheon

This Sunday, 12:00 PM


All newcomers are invited to attend the Newcomer Luncheon this Sunday following the 10:30 AM service. Please come and meet clergy and staff, as well as other newcomers and learn about St. Michael's. If you have never been able to make a newcomer luncheon before, we'd love to have you. You don't need to have joined St. Mike's to attend. Click below to sign up.

Sign Up for Newcomer Lunch

Daughters of the King Installation

This Sunday, 10:30 AM Service


The Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) is called to serve God in His church and the world, and they pray without ceasing for all. St. Michael's is blessed to have two more parishioners who have completed the necessary year of study and have committed to being installed as members of the DOK at this Sunday's 10:30 AM service. And as is appropriate for celebrations of this kind, cake will be served following worship!

Other Events This Weekend


Widows Support Group

Saturday, 11:30 AM



The monthly meeting of the Widows Support Group will be tomorrow (Saturday) at Caspian Cafe (4375 Sinton Rd) at 11:30 AM. Please contact MaryDee Weigel at jmandmdweigel@aol.com with any questions and if you plan to attend. All are welcome!


Parish Kickball Challenge

Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM


It's not too late to join for our kickball game this Sunday. Team 40s & 50s will take on Team 20s & 30s, with our friends from SMASH joining one of these teams or cheering ALL to victory! Even if you don't want to play in the game, you are invited as a spectator to enjoy this intergenerational fellowship opportunity. 

Sign Up for Kickball Challenge

Clergy Bible Study 

Continuing Next Tuesday

8:00 - 9:00 AM, In-person only 


Clergy Bible Study continues next Tuesday in the Chapel downstairs. All are welcome to join for a thought-provoking discussion of the upcoming lessons for Sunday led by our clergy. Together the group will explore the theological themes, historical context, and practical applications of the passages. Whether you're a seasoned Bible student or new to Scripture, this study will enrich your spiritual journey.

Sacred Ground Small Group

Final, FINAL Call!

2 Spaces Available!


Sacred Ground begins next Wednesday, September 25, and there are two final spaces available! Don't miss out on this incredibly powerful and thought provoking eleven-part series focused on racial healing, reconciliation, and justice. This group will meet every other Wednesday through roughly mid-February from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. 

Sign Up for Sacred Ground

On the Calendar

This Sunday, September 22

Eighteenth 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 Holy Eucharist with Choir & ASL Services

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Education & More! 

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum - Called to be Christ's Hands & Feet

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12:00 PM Newcomer Lunch

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

Join for Coffee Hour and Fellowship after each service.

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Upcoming Events & Parish Life

St. Michael's Day of Service

Next Saturday, September 28


As part of our St. Michael's Weekend, we invite you to take some time to give back to our community and "Make Christ known beyond our walls!" next Saturday, September 28.

  • Habitat for Humanity Build

Many thanks to those who have already signed up to assist with this build. We are still needing three more volunteers for the morning (8:30 - 12:00) and five more for the afternoon (12:45 - 4:30) to help construct a home for a local family! 

Sign Up for Habitat Build
  • Creek Week Clean Up Day

Participants of all ages are invited to join in the largest watershed clean-up in the state of Colorado. As we take seriously our call to "Care for Creation," we invite you to get outdoors and help out in our community. 

Sign Up for Creek Week Clean Up
  • YES Service Day

YES (Young Episcopalians in Service) is once again offering an opportunity for middle and high schoolers from around the diocese to come together and serve. This fall's opportunity will be with the HAAT force, which meets the needs of those experiencing homelessness in Denver. Transportation is not provided, but we can set up a carpool.

Sign Up for YES Service Day

Creating Space

Next Saturday, September 28

9:00 AM - Noon


This month's Creating Space meeting will feature a lesson on Zentangle. Zentangle is meditative doodling. "It is a door to a beautiful, quiet, and nurturing space." (Quote from Zentangle Primer vol. 1 Molly Hollibaugh) Now it can be your space! Come doodle, or as always, you are welcome to bring any project of your choosing to work on in this space and time.

Switchbacks Game

Next Saturday, September 28

ONLY 10 Tickets Left!


We have a group of 30 strong signed up to celebrate St. Michael's Weekend at a Switchbacks game! Don't miss out....we have 10 tickets remaining. The Colorado Springs Switchbacks, our local USL Professional Soccer Team, are making their push to the playoffs. Cheer them on with your friends from St. Mike's on this epic night. Tickets are $20, and the game starts at 6:00 PM.

Sign Up for Switchbacks Game

St. Michael's Day Celebration

Next Sunday, September 29

During & After Worship!


We invite you to come celebrate the feast day of our patron saint, St. Michael!


Stations of the Cross Dedication

At both services, we will be dedicating 14 Stations of the Cross plaques that will be permanent fixtures enhancing and blessing our sanctuary space.


Special Worship Opportunities

Children are invited to sign up (click below) to volunteer in worship alongside adults. Elementary-aged children are also invited to sing. Email Amalia at amalia@stmikeschurch.com for information on this. During the 10:30 AM service, Rev. Matt will invite the children up to hear a special sermon geared toward them.


St. Michael's Day Carnival

Following the 10:30 AM service, all are invited to stick around for the St. Mike's Carnival! We will have a plethora of carnival games, Illegal Pete's burritos for $5, Jackpot Coffee Truck, and a fan favorite... Pie the Priest!

Sign Up Children Worship Volunteers

Episcopal Essentials

Sundays, Beginning Oct. 6

9:15 - 10:10 AM


New to the Episcopal Church? Want to be Confirmed, Received or Reaffirm your Baptism? Join our clergy team for an in-depth six-week course covering different topics of faith that include theology, doctrine, and history of the Episcopal Church. After this six-week course, those desiring to make a deeper commitment to their faith can participate in these sacramental rites when Bishop Kym Lucas visits St. Michael's on November 17. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore, grow, and deepen your faith while learning more about the Episcopal Church.

Sign Up for Episcopal Essentials

Child Enrichment Center Snack Ministry

2025 Volunteers Needed


We are still needing more volunteers to either buy and deliver healthy snacks or donate money to buy snacks one or two weeks of the year for the children at the The Child Enrichment Center (CEC). This is an important, easy, and rewarding way to make a difference beyond our walls! For more information or to join for 2025, please contact Judy Morrill at j_l_morrill@msn.com by October 1.

SMASH Outing

Friday, October 11


Our SMASH (St. Michael's Active Seniors Happening) group has another wonderful outing planned for the morning of Friday, October 11. Please join for a tour of two exhibits, 50% of the Story (Women Expressing Creativity) and COS@150 (Exploring Colorado Springs' Story through Objects), at the Pioneers Museum at 215 S. Tejon Street. (Fun fact: The daughter of St. Mike's parishioner, Marilyn Wright, is one of the artists featured in the 50% of the Story exhibit.) The tour starts at 10:00 AM and lasts about one hour. After the tour, the group will have lunch at a place to be confirmed next week. Click below to sign up.

Sign Up for SMASH Event

Creation Care

"Sweet Conversation"

October 16, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

 

Interested in learning about how you can better care for God’s Creation but unable to commit to an 8-10 week program? Join us over dessert for our first Creation Care Conversation – a 90-minute discussion on October 16, with Alli Schuch, Executive Director of the Fountain Creek Watershed Protection District. Alli will present and lead a discussion on ways we can help protect OUR WATERSHED. Please sign up so we plan appropriately for our yummy desserts!

Sign Up for Creation Care Conversation

Oktoberfest

Friday, October 18

6:00 - 8:00 PM


The BBQ Ministry is once again hosting their annual German-themed Oktoberfest for all in the parish, grilling up brats with all the fixings! Beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available and Lederhosen is always encouraged! Suggested donation of $10 per person/$20 per family.

Sign Up for Oktoberfest 

Owen Copps

Next Step & Seminary Fund


As we trust you know, Owen's last Sunday with us will be October 6 as he heads off to continue in the next steps of his ordination discernment process. As is customary for a church that sponsors a seminarian, St. Michael's has established a Next Step & Seminary Fund to support Owen. To make a contribution, please do so by October 1 by including "Owen Seminary Fund" on the check memo or CLICK HERE to access our giving portal. In the "Fund" field, select "Non-Pledge Contribution," and in the note field please indicate "Owen Seminary Fund.” Join us on October 6 when Owen will be preaching, and we take time to wish Owen well and celebrate his ministry time at St. Michael's. 

Quick Links & Key Dates


Birthdays This Week:


September 22 - Judy Jager

September 22 - Emma Lager

September 23 - Ellen DiSilverio

September 24 - Jennie Wandfluh

September 25 - Mary Harbin

September 25 - Chris Rauer

September 26 - Linda Ramsay

September 26 - Beckett Spencer

September 27 - Aaron DeJoia

September 27 - Tammy Pohle

September 27 - Lisa Seekings

September 28 - Eric Shutt

September 28 - Peggy Toldy

September 28 - Diné Wiedey


Anniversaries This Week:


September 25 - John & Julie Waidelich

September 26 - Ray & Sara Ferguson

September 27 - Emily & Jonathan McElyea

St. Michael's Episcopal Church

7400 Tudor Road

Colorado Springs, CO 80919


www.stmikeschurch.com

Office Telephone: 719-598-3244

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