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Weekly eNews

October 11, 2024

This Weekend & the Week Ahead

This Sunday, October 13 

Stewardship Sunday


This Sunday, we kick off our 2025 Stewardship Campaign! Check your mailbox to learn about being Called to Rise in 2025. Then plan to join Rev. Matt and the Stewardship Team for the Sunday Forum in the sanctuary at 9:15 AM for a detailed look at the impact we hope to make in 2025 with your support.

Learn More About Stewardship & Pledge Online

Parenting Small Group

This Sunday, 9:15 AM


Parents with children living in the home are invited to attend St. Mike's Parenting Small Group in the Conference Room downstairs to be together, share experiences, and have conversations about what being a parent looks like today. Email David Galvan at galvan.davidj@gmail.com or Stacy Cowell at scowell99@msn.com with any questions.

Episcopal Essentials

Continues This Sunday

9:15 - 10:10 AM


Week two of Episcopal Essentials continues this Sunday, but it's not too late to join if you're interested. This in-depth six-week course covering theology, doctrine, and history of the Episcopal Church provides a wonderful opportunity to grow and deepen your faith and prepare for being Confirmed, Received, or Reaffirming your Baptism. Click below to learn more about each week's topics and to register.

Sign Up for Episcopal Essentials

Gloves, Hats & Scarves Drive

This Sunday - Next Sunday


Each year St. Michael's Outreach Committee collects new hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, and ear warmers for those in need in the Pike's Peak area, specifically schools in D-20, D-11, and Harrison D-2. Please drop off your items in the basket in the Gathering Space between this Sunday and next. If you can help with the delivery, please contact Pam Morton at Panda77770@outlook.com. Thanks in advance for your support!

Creation Care Conversation

Wednesday, Oct. 16 

6:30 - 8:00 PM

 

We are incredibly excited and blessed to have Alli Schuch, Executive Director of the Fountain Creek Watershed Protection District, joining for our first Creation Care Conversation next Wednesday, October 16. We have heard parishioners say they are interested in learning more about ways to care for our environment, and Alli will lead a discussion on ways we can help protect OUR WATERSHED. Come enjoy some delicious desserts and learn! 

Sign Up for Creation Care Conversation

More Noteworthy News:


  • Hurricane Relief - ERD Contribution

 

For over 80 years, Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) has partnered with locally-led organizations to advance lasting change in communities impacted by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change.

Visit ERD Website to Donate
  • Archangel Article Deadline, October 15


Please send any submissions for the upcoming November - December Archangel newsletter to comm@stmikeschurch.com by end of day Tuesday, October 15.

  • Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 14


The church office will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 14. However, regularly scheduled meetings and events at the church will continue as usual.

On the Calendar

This Sunday, October 13

Twenty-first 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

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Education & More! 

9:15 AM Education for All

Sunday Forum - Called to Rise

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9:15 AM Episcopal Essentials

9:15 AM Parenting Small Group

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

Oktoberfest

Friday, October 18

6:00 - 8:00 PM


The BBQ Ministry's Oktoberfest is almost here! All are invited to this annual German-themed celebration next Friday evening complete with brats, German beer, non-alcoholic offerings, lederhosen of course, and a fabulous time of fellowship! Suggested donation of $10 per person/$20 per family.

Sign Up for Oktoberfest 

Pumpkin Fest

At Cathedral Ridge

Saturday, October 19


Next Saturday's Pumpkin Fest at Cathedral Ridge promises to be fall family fun for all ages! Admission is $5 per person or $20 (max) per family. Five free pumpkin games will be included with admission, pumpkins and concessions will be available for purchase, and for $5+, you can participate in a Pumpkin Launchin' (using launchers built by our own Rev. Matt). There will also be a Lucky Pumpkin Launch with a grand prize of $500! Click on the flyer to download it and scan the QR codes to learn more. Sign up below to let us know you're coming and if you can be a volunteer before, during, or after.

Sign Up for Pumpkin Fest
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Saint John's Bible

Illuminator Visit

October 20, 1:30 PM


We are excited to welcome Suzanne Moore, Lettering Artist and Designer for The Saint John’s Bible, to St. Michael’s next Sunday, October 20. Suzanne is particularly special to St. Michael’s because she created the beautiful dedication page in memory of The Rev. Melissa Kean for our Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible. Suzanne will share her knowledge and expertise about the creation of The Saint John’s Bible at a presentation that is open to all. No RSVP required.

Hearing Loss Support Ministry Meeting

Monday, October 21


St. Michael’s has a new ministry for those with hearing loss and those who live with or support them. We encourage you to consider joining this ministry and attending their next meeting on Monday, October 21 from 6:00 - 7:15 PM in the Conference Room downstairs. A Zoom link is available through the church calendar. Challenged by hearing loss? Whether or not you wear hearing aids, try out one of the listening devices in the foyer during a service. Detailed instructions are provided with them and ministry team members are available to help you get started. Please contact Rev. Vicki at vicki@stmikeschurch.com with any feedback or questions.

Chili Cook-off & Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 26

5:00 - 7:00 PM


Join us for intergenerational fall fun at St. Michael's! Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and travel car to car on a Trunk or Treat adventure. All others are encouraged to provide a trunk and/or compete to win a prize in the Chili Cook-off. Click below for more details and to sign up. Candy donations are also needed! Please bring non-peanut candy to the church office.

Sign Up for Chili Cook-off & Trunk or Treat

Quest Youth Retreat

October 25 - 27

LIMITED SPACE


A good story has the ability to change our lives and impact the way we tell our own. Join fellow 6th-12th graders at Cathedral Ridge October 25-27 for Quest: The Next Chapter. There will be a live band, dynamic talks led by the youth council, and plenty of time for reflection, play, and formation. St. Mike's has been given 10 spots, so sign up ASAP. Open to all Middle & High Schoolers. This is a Diocesan Hosted Event.

Sign Up for Quest Retreat

Soul Shop Training

Suicide Prevention

October 26 & 27


We are fortunate to partner with David Galvan, St. Michael's Mental Health First Aid In-Resident Trainer, for this invaluable workshop designed to train faith communities on how they can care for people's minds and bodies as well as their souls. David likens this training to CPR, hopeful that giving people the information and insights they need to help troubled souls contemplating suicide will save numerous lives. Person after person who has been through this training describes it as critical, eye opening, and powerfully transformative!


On Saturday, October 26 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, David will offer his more in-depth workshop which will be held at St. Michael's but is open to the greater Colorado Springs community.

Learn More & Sign Up for 10/26 Soul Shop

On Sunday, October 27 from 12:00 - 2:30, David will offer Soul Shop for Congregations which is available only for members of the St. Michael's community.

Learn More & Sign Up for 10/27 Soul Shop

Labyrinth Walks Offered

November 4, 5, 6


Election season can be an emotionally charged time. You are invited to walk the labyrinth in the St. Michael’s Parish Hall at your leisure on November 4, 5, or 6, between noon and 6:00 PM.  Labyrinths offer a contemplative space to center in prayer, journey into a thin space, listen, and replenish your heart with God’s presence. Come fill your well! Walk Guides will be available. Please bring socks for your walk.

Child Enrichment Center Snack Ministry

More 2025 Volunteers Needed


Looking for an easy way to make a difference beyond our walls? Members of the Snack Ministry provide snacks for the children at the The Child Enrichment Center (CEC) - either through Amazon order/delivery, money donation, or personal delivery - one or two weeks of the year. Judy Morrill, Ministry Coordinator, is still needing additional volunteers for 2025, so please contact her at j_l_morrill@msn.com if you can help.

Baptisms Scheduled

November 3


Are you or a family member interested in being baptized this year? Our final baptism Sunday of 2024 will be All Saints' Day on November 3. If you would like to be baptized, please click below to complete the Baptism Request Form.

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Vestry Nominations

November 1 Deadline


Do you know a fellow parishioner who would be a strong candidate to serve on the Vestry? If so, please nominate him or her by contacting our Senior Warden, Russ Howell, at russelldhowell@gmail.com. You may also self-nominate. We will be electing new Vestry members during our February annual meeting.

Creation Justice

October E-Tip 

Hybrid & Electric Vehicles


New hybrid cars have efficiencies from 40 mpg up to 58 mpg. Hybrids save money on fuel costs and lower both climate emissions and air pollution. Extra money in your pocket, cleaner air, and a safer climate—what could be better? Well, not much, except an electric car. Electric cars have 100-135 mpg, more than double a hybrid mpg. They are fun to drive and save on average $1,000 or more per year on fuel and maintenance. Ranges have extended to up to 200 miles per charge or more, making EVs an option for almost all driving needs. For more information check out these links from the Episcopal Church

Hybrid vehicles                 https://www.sustainislandhome.org/actions/72

Electric vehicles               https://www.sustainislandhome.org/actions/73


Quick Links & Key Dates

Birthdays This Week:


October 13 - Finn Dobbins

October 14 - Luca Llaña

October 16 - Debbie Keith

October 18 - Christine Hudson

October 19 - Patrick Pohle


Anniversaries This Week:


October 14 - Jesse & Linda Brown

October 14 - Joanie & Tom Heaney

October 17 - Lisa & Edward Seekings

October 18 - Alex & Kate Davenport

October 19 - Katherine & Shawn Brennan

October 19 - Heather & Micheal Torrey

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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