Sunday, February 23, 2020
As people living in this world, we know “Everything is connected.” Sometimes we need reminders of our connectedness so we can live and think more ecologically, with all of creation in mind, not just humanity. Join for a special Care for Creation themed worship service this Sunday as Rev. Peter Sawtell brings us a much-needed word of connectedness and reconciliation through an eco-theology lens.
While we know parking on Sundays may occasionally come as a challenge, we would like to kindly remind the congregation to please be mindful of our neighbors surrounding the church and to be cautious to not block or impede any driveways. We appreciate your understanding!
YAC recently contributed to the efforts of Soul Box Project, and would like to invite you to add to it as well. Soul Box Project is a national community art project that displays paper origami boxes for every person killed or injured by gunfire since 2014. First Baptist Church of Denver is leading efforts to create 30,000 boxes from communities across Colorado, as a way to foster hope, promote healing and to increase awareness. They will then be sent to a national display in Washington DC. Instructions and papers are available on the Welcome Center and here https://soulboxproject.org/home. We will collect them until March 15.
Sunday, February 16, 2020
In Sunday’s reading from I Corinthians, Paul tells the people that they are still behaving like children and clearly not mature enough to be good ambassadors for the Gospel. He mentions jealousy, quarreling, and infighting among the members of the early church. At the center of the problem is the question of who gets credit for the good work the church is doing. Paul’s answer is God and God alone. While we each have a part to play—some plant and some water—at the end of the day, it is God who gives the growth. Join us this Sunday as Pastor Church preaches on giving credit where credit is due and how we can all benefit from a deeper reflection on our role in the unfolding of God’s kingdom among us.
The Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism Board and Care for Creation Committee have teamed up to survey the congregation about your interests so they can better plan programming. Please take the survey here. We will also have paper copies available at church. Thanks!
Communion at Lakewood UCC takes place every 1st Sunday of the month and during a few extra services during the year and we are looking for helpers. If anyone is interested in helping with Communion on Sunday, April 5, 2020, or might be interested in helping in the future, please contact Communion Coordinator Jennifer Skalla: 303-204-2801 or j_westie@hotmail.com. Your duties would include: purchasing supplies, preparing the elements, helping to serve during the service, and cleaning up after the service. You would receive clear written instructions on how to perform these tasks as well as be reimbursed for any purchased supplies. Thank you for considering this!
Sunday, February 9, 2020
In this week’s Gospel reading, Jesus reminds us “You are the salt of the earth! You are the light of the world! Let your light shine!” But sometimes, when we feel small and insignificant, or when we feel overwhelmed and disheartened, trusting our God-given worth is difficult. How can our small piece of what we have to offer help bring the Realm of God more fully to earth? Join us this Sunday as Rev. Mollie preaches on letting ourselves shine for the Glory of God and the transformation of the world. *Thanks to The Salt Project for this week’s sermon title
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Jesus has a strange way of looking at the world. He says that we are blessed when we mourn. He says we are blessed when we are persecuted. He says that we are blessed when people say terrible things about us because of what we believe. If those are “blessings” what does it feel like when we are cursed? But maybe being blessed isn’t the same as feeling happy, or fortunate, or like we’re on top of the world. Maybe being blessed is something that happens despite how we “feel.” Join us this Sunday as Pastor Curt preaches on how God’s blessing creeps into the difficult and challenging places in our lives, and how even when things aren’t going our way, we can still count our blessings.
On your way into service this Sunday, please be sure to find and grab your brand new name tag to show off! If you find you are missing yours or are in need of a new one, please put your name on the “need of a nametag” list or email Allison Booth. If you would like to add pronouns to your name tag, please let Allison know at office@lakewooducc.com.
2020 La Foret programming for children, youth, and adults has been announced! See here for a new online catalog of offerings. Traditional camps, new retreats, and training are offered throughout the year at beautiful La Foret. Scholarships are available, see Rev. Mollie or Pastor Curt. Click here to see more!