Advent Church Decorating
2019-11-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Please join us on Saturday, November 30, for our annual tradition of decorating our church for its Christmas season! We start at 9:00 am but come when you can! We look forward to getting into the Christmas Spirit with you!

Advent Event
2019-12-01 11:30 - 12:30
All ages are encouraged to stay after worship on December 1 for an intergenerational Advent Event! With spiritual and environmental simplicity in mind, we’ll create crafts like an advent wreath and wrapping paper, decorate cookies, and hear stories about Advent. We’ll all be invited to take home what we’ve made and incorporate what we’ve experienced into celebrating Advent at home. Please see Janet Cass or Rev. Mollie with questions.

Piano Christmas! All-Request Show by Chappell Kingsland
2019-12-01 14:00 - 15:30
Tickets $5 / $10 / $15 on Facebook, Eventbrite, and at the door. The only concert at which you’re GUARANTEED to hear your favorite Christmas songs – because you tell the pianist what to play! Chappell Kingsland, the Music Director at Salem United Church of Christ and a wizard of the keys, LOVES Christmas music and knows just about every song you could ask for. Come and hear for yourself! This is an all-ages show.

A Simple Space
2019-12-03 18:30 - 20:00
Tuesday, December 3 and 10 the sanctuary will be open to provide a simple and sacred space in the midst of the busy Advent Season. Sanctuary is open from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, with a reflection conversation from 7:30 pm-8:00 pm. Come for the space your Spirit needs this season.

Ladies' Holiday Luncheon
2019-12-07 11:00 - 14:30
The LADIES’ HOLIDAY LUNCHEON (and White Elephant Gift Exchange) is right around the corner! Bring a salad and/or a dessert item to share and chow down with 40+ of the funniest people you will ever meet! Doors open at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 7 and we’ll keep going until we can’t go anymore. Questions? Want to help? Contact Ruth Rueter at rcrueter@comcast.net or text 303-956-0415.

Santa's Workshop Volunteer Opportunity
2019-12-14 12:15 - 16:30
Join the youth of the church on December 14 in volunteering for the Action Center’s Holiday Gift Shop. You may be checking people in, restocking toys, or checking people out. The Holiday Gift Shop allows families who would not otherwise be able to give toys to the kids in their life this holiday season. December 14, 12:15-4:30 pm, at the Rock Community Church, 12472 W. Belleview, Littleton. Sign up on the welcome center or see Rev. Mollie

Alternative Gift Market
2019-12-15 09:00 - 14:00
Join us for the Alternative Gift Market, before and after worship on December 15. The alternative gift market our way of supporting local and global non-profits who do such great work in the world. We will again be having our “Incredible Edibles” table, which is essentially a bake sale. Please consider bringing your favorite holiday treat to donate. Proceeds will benefit the Action Center in Lakewood. Questions? Contact Joy Carletti.

Christmas Caroling
2019-12-15 12:00 - 15:00 | CO, United States
A-caroling we will go! Join us after worship as we visit our folks who are sick or shut-in. Help spread Christmas cheer to those who cannot make it to church. It should be great family fun for all. Christmas caroling will happen on December 15, 2019, from 12:00-3:00 pm. Sign up on the Welcome Center, or contact Allyson Koplan at allysonkoplen@gmail.com for more information.

Blue Christmas Service
2019-12-17 19:00 - 20:00
In the midst of the season of hustle and bustle and as we move toward the longest night of the year, you are invited to a Blue Christmas Service on Tuesday, December 17, at 7:00 pm, to finish off this series of quiet, contemplative, and reflective practice. This simple service creates a sacred space for those who need it in the midst of dark times, grief, uncertainty, and loneliness this season. This reflective, accepting service will remind us of God’s presence and hope amid difficulty.

Christmas Fund Offering
2019-12-22 10:15 - 11:15
For over 100 years, the Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund has been a way to ensure that a light of love and hope will always shine for faithful servants of our church who find themselves facing unforeseen financial need. Last year, they were able to provide assistance for over 1,000 families in need! Our collection of donations for the Christmas Fund this year will be during service on Sunday, December 22! On behalf of hundreds of clergy and lay employees and their families whose lives were touched by your support of last year’s Christmas Fund Offering, they offer their sincere thanks for your generosity!

Christmas Eve "Messy" Pageant
2019-12-24 16:00 - 17:00
The service will be less than an hour long and is designed to be a casual, welcoming, and meaningful worship experience particularly geared toward families with younger children. We include lessons, carols, candlelight, a children’s sermon, and an “instant messy pageant” where children and adults can become part of the Christmas Story. Contact: Rev. Mollie Landers Hatt.

Christmas Eve Services
2019-12-24 19:00 - 20:30
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ with a traditional evening candlelight service and carols. We’ll start with a medley of Christmas songs at 7:00 pm, move into the service proper at 7:30 pm, and conclude with a candlelit Silent Night. Following the service, join us in the Fellowship Hall for hot cider. Plan to arrive early!

Office Closed and Staff Out
2019-12-25 08:00 - 2019-12-27 17:00
Due to the Christmas Holiday, the office will be closed Wednesday, December 25 through Friday, December 27. Our Director of Communications will be out the week of December 22 through 27, so any inquiries may go to Pastor Curt or Rev. Mollie in the meantime. Additionally, Pastor Curt will be out of the office from December 25 to January 1. Rev. Mollie will be on call during this time. Thank you in advance, and Happy Holidays from all of us at Lakewood UCC!

Storage Clean Out
2020-01-02 10:00 - 12:00
Do you like to clean out other people’s closets? Does organizing spark joy in you? Join a few others on January 2 and January 23 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm to clean out and organize part of the basement storage and the Stage room closet. Let Rev. Mollie know if you are coming.

Church Un-Decorating
2020-01-05 11:30 - 13:00
We are looking for happy helpers to help us ring in the new year taking down our holiday decorations following service on Sunday, January 5! We’ll take all the help we can get, even if you are only able for a short time, to help!

Eco-style Living-Breaking Free from Plastic
2020-01-19 11:15 - 12:00
Check out the “Eco-style Living-Breaking Free from Plastic” table on Sunday, January 19 after the service in the Fellowship Hall. Your Care for Creation team will have a tabletop display of products that are alternatives to many of the plastic items you find in your kitchen, grocery store, health and beauty items, and daily life and eating out.

Forming New Sacred Circles—A Small Group Ministry
2020-01-19 11:30 - 12:30
Sacred Circles are groups of 4-8 women that gather regularly for deepening relationships, support, and spiritual formation. Think of it as a book group where the text is the stories of our lives. Each circle meets on their own schedule and decides together how they want their circle to function. Some Circles meet in people’s homes, others go out to dinner, others gather at the church. Some meetings are during the day, others in the evening. There is no wrong way to Sacred Circle. We will be forming new Sacred Circles starting in January. If you are interested in being part of a Sacred Circle, please consider attending our Information Session on Sunday, January 19 at 11:30 am (following worship). If you want to join a circle, but can’t attend the Information Session, please contact Pastor Curt.

Out to Lunch Bunch
2020-01-19 12:00 - 13:30
All are invited to join us after the service at a local restaurant as we eat a good meal and get to know each other better. This month we will be meeting at Olive Garden at Wadsworth & Alameda. Contact Marcia Forney for details or sign up at the Welcome Center.

Office Closed
2020-01-20
The office will be closed Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Day. The office will be open the following day during regular office hours. Thank you in advance!

Storage Clean Out
2020-01-23 10:00 - 12:00
Do you like to clean out other people’s closets? Does organizing spark joy in you? Join a few others on January 23 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm to clean out and organize part of the basement storage and the Stage room closet. Let Rev. Mollie know if you are coming.

Congregational Budget Meeting
2020-01-26 11:15 - 12:00
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Congregational Budget Meeting following worship on January 26. Your attendance is important as a quorum is required to approve the 2020 Budget. We will also receive an update on the Endowment, the Ministry Expansion Campaign and vote on the congregation’s level of involvement with Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence. Child care will be available.

Annual Day at the Legislature
2020-02-03 08:30 - 14:30
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado gives a voice to Coloradans who want to put their faith into action as a force for good in public life. Join us for the annual Day at the Legislature, Monday, February 3, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. This year’s focus with speakers from across the state will be one of this year’s biggest challenges: our state’s lack of affordable housing. Register here by Friday, January 31, scholarship available, contact Rev. Mollie

Bible Study
2020-02-05 10:45 - 11:45 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our weekly Bible study is back in action! Please join us any (or every) Wednesday at 10:45 am in the Lakewood UCC Fellowship Hall. This group is open to anyone looking to expand their faith through discussion, study, and fellowship. Grab a cup of coffee and spend your morning with a great group of people looking to constantly learn and grow.

Grief Group Dates
2020-02-05 14:00 - 15:30 | CO, United States
We are happy to announce that we will be offering a grief group beginning in February. We will be meeting every other week, beginning on February 5, at 2:00 pm. Please let Pastor Curt know if you are interested in attending.

Oooh La La Sunday
2020-02-09 11:30 - 12:30
Get ready for “Oooh La La Sunday” on February 9 as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with everything chocolate. Have you ever had chocolate-covered cauliflower or chocolate-covered ants? How about just chocolate – white, milk, and dark chocolate? Watch for the signup sheet later this month outside of the Fellowship Hall.

White Privilege: Let's Talk - A Resource for Transformational Dialogue
2020-02-11 18:30 - 20:00
Tuesdays beginning January 14, 6:30 pm
This is an adult curriculum from the United Church of Christ designed to invite church members to engage in safe, meaningful, substantive, and bold conversations on race. For five Tuesdays, beginning January 14, through February 11, we’ll spend time in sacred and brave space learning and dialogue about race, through the lens of White Privilege. We won’t be solving racism in five weeks, as it’s systemic, however, this is an important first step in the commitment for allyship and racial equity. While the hope is that you’ll be able to attend all five sessions, don’t let missing one or more keep you from this most important conversation. Sessions will go from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm and childcare will be provided. Please see Rev. Mollie with any questions.

Drink Beers for Dreamers Benefit
2020-02-13 18:00 - 21:00
Drink Beer? Want to support Dreamers? Come to the Drink Beer for Dreamers benefit on Thursday, February 13, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at Cerveceria Colorado. Partial proceeds go to Dreamer student scholarships. There will be live music, food, and raffle prizes. Located at 1635 Platte St. – just north of the Denver REI. Can take the light rail to Union Station, walk 15 minutes west on 16th St. through Confluence Park, over the bridge to Platte. Questions, see Mike Fife 303-570-5638.

Lakewood UCC Book Group
2020-02-16 11:30 - 12:30 | CO, United States
In February the LUCC Book Group will meet Sunday, February 16, in the Conference Room following Worship. At this meeting, we will be choosing the books we will be reading over the next six months. If you have ever thought about checking-out the Lakewood UCC Book Group, this would a great meeting to attend. You could see what books we’d be reading and could make recommendations of your own. All are Welcome! Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, call Linda Andreen at 303-738-0212.

Lakewood UCC Book Group Meeting
2020-02-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

Faith Formation Companion Training
2020-02-16 11:45 - 12:45
If you are new or even just curious about our Sunday morning Faith Formation program, join us for an hour interactive training. All Faith Formation Companions go through this training. You’ll become more familiar with the curriculum, learn tips and tricks to help lead young people, and experience the power of creating a sacred space to wander and explore; the foundation of our Sunday Morning Faith Formation! Please let Rev. Mollie know if you will be attending.
