Lakewood UCC

Communication Committee
2016-10-18 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

Ballot Issues Discussion with Cathy Eslinger
2016-10-16 11:30
Cathy Eslinger is the Research Manager for the Legislative Council at the Colorado State Capitol. She will be speaking on the 2016 State Ballot Information Book, also know as the “Blue Book.” Cathy graduated from Georgetown University and received her Masters from the University of Colorado. Cathy is married to Jason Gelender who is Senior Attorney with Legal Services, and also works at the Colorado State Capitol.

Lectionary Based Bible Study
2016-10-16 09:00 - 10:00
This new Bible study offering will follow the Lectionary, with our text and discussion complementing the worship service and sermon for the day. The monthly Sunday 9:00 a.m. Lectionary-based Bible study will take place on Ann Rowland Sundays, which are typically the third Sunday of the month. Join us this coming Sunday for our monthly bible study on this Sunday’s Lectionary. We will gain some insight into Sunday’s service through an enlightening discussion of the lectionary. Coffee will be brewing, we looking forward to seeing you!

Leadership Retreat
2016-10-15 09:00 - 15:00

New! Outdoor Adventure Club
2016-10-14 09:00 - 14:00
Our newly formed Outdoor Adventures Club has planned their first outing! We will be taking a hike through beautiful Roxborough State Park on Friday, October 14th. We will meet at Lakewood UCC at 9:00 a.m. and are expected to return in the mid-afternoon. To find out about carpooling, or for more information, please contact Carolyn Ewald.

Shepherds
2016-10-13 13:30 - 14:30

Mission and Opperations
2016-10-12 19:00 - 20:00

Mental Health Meeting
2016-10-11 18:30 - 20:00

CE Board
2016-10-11 18:30 - 19:30

Staff Meeting
2016-10-10 10:30 - 11:30

﻿Confirmation Class Informational Meeting
2016-10-09 11:30 - 12:00
Confirmation is a year of study and discernment to learn about the Bible, the Church, the United Church of Christ, and what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. In the spring, the confirmands will have the opportunity to decide if they would like to “be confirmed,” which includes publically affirming their baptism. Students not yet baptized will have the option of being baptized. Additionally, the confirmands will have the option of becoming members of Lakewood UCC. Please plan on attending the information session on October 9 following worship. If you are unable to attend or have any questions, please contact Curt Preston immediately.

Second Wind Run/Walk
2016-10-08 08:00 - 17:00
The Second Wind Fund was started to provide mental health services for youth in our community who are at risk for suicide, especially those who cannot afford to pay for treatment. We would like to support and raise awareness for this cause. Sign up for the 1.5 or 3 mile run/walk, followed by lunch, music, release of the doves and more! See the sign up sheet for more information and the schedule in the Narthex. Contact Mike Fife.

Fiddler's Competition
2016-10-08 08:00 - 16:00

Care For Creation
2016-10-04 18:30 - 20:00

Prayer Group
2016-10-03 09:45 - 23:00

Shane Claiborne
2016-10-01 13:30 - 20:00
Event Summery:
Shane Claiborne is speaking at First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ Greeley. We will be meeting at Lakewood UCC and driving up to Greeley together. Dinner is included. For more information contact Curt Preston.
Shane’s Bio:
Shane Claiborne graduated from Eastern University and did graduate work at Princeton Seminary. In 2010, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Eastern. His adventures have taken him from the streets of Calcutta where he worked with Mother Teresa, to the wealthy suburbs of Chicago where he served at the influential mega-church Willow Creek. As a peacemaker, his journeys have taken him to some of the most troubled regions of the world – from Rwanda to the West Bank – and he’s been on peace delegations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Shane is a founder and board member of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connect radical faith communities around the world. He is married to Katie Jo, a North Carolina girl who also fell in love with the city (and with Shane). They were wed in St. Edwards church, the formerly abandoned cathedral into which homeless families relocated in 1995, launching the beginning of the Simple Way community and a new phase of faith-based justice making.

Shane writes and travels extensively speaking about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus. Shane’s books include Jesus for President, Red Letter Revolution, Common Prayer, Follow Me to Freedom, Jesus, Bombs and Ice Cream, Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers – and his classic The Irresistible Revolution. He has been featured in a number of films including “Another World Is Possible” and “Ordinary Radicals.” His books are translated into more than a dozen languages. Shane speaks over 100 times a year, both nationally and internationally.

His work has appeared in Esquire, SPIN, Christianity Today, and The Wall Street Journal, and he has been on everything from Fox News and Al Jazeera to CNN and NPR. He’s given academic lectures at Harvard, Princeton, Brown, Liberty, Duke, and Notre Dame. Shane speaks regularly at denominational gatherings, festivals, and conferences around the globe.
Event Schedule:
Meet at Lakewood United Church of Christ: 1:30

Session One: 3:30-5:00

Dinner Break: 5:00-6:30

Session Two: 6:30-8:00

Continuing our Sacred Conversation on Race in America
2016-09-27 18:30 - 20:00
Let’s continue our sacred conversation on Race in America. We will be viewing the documentary People Like Us: Social Class in America in a two-part series. Each evening will include watching segments of the film, as well as group discussion of the film and the topics of race and social class in America. Child care will be available upon request. Contact Jodi Bushdiecker or Tom Keefe for more information.

Worship Committee
2016-09-27 18:00 - 20:00

YAC
2016-09-25 18:30 - 20:00

Care For Creation Worship
2016-09-25 17:00 - 20:00
The Care For Creation ministry is organizing a field trip to visit two local congregations worshiping God through Celtic informed services that focus on the relationship between God, humans and God’s creation. We are inviting you to join us on this spiritual field trip for these special evening services. This experience will be September 25. We will meet at the church parking lot at 5:00 p.m. and travel to St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral in Denver for their 6:00 p.m. service called “The Wilderness”. You can read about the service on the web at http://www.sjcathedral.org/Wilderness.

Special Congregational Meeting
2016-09-25 11:30 - 12:30
Sunday, September 25, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a special Congregational meeting to discuss the process and possibility of hiring an Associate Pastor. We will need a quorum to move this dream forward, so please plan on attending. This is an exciting time in our church! Even if you are not a voting member of our congregation, please come and be a part of the conversation! We will meet in the sanctuary following the worship service. Child care will be provided.

Children's Faith Formation
2016-09-25 10:25 - 11:15
Childcare for children 3 years and younger is available in the nursery from 9:30 a.m. until the end of the service. Visiting children are welcome. Please accompany your children to and from the nursery. Sunday School for Pre-K to 6th grade is held during worship. Students will leave during the “Passing of the Peace” for fun and activities based on Biblical stories and characters. You’re invited to join us for the morning, get to know our awesome kids, and see if you’d like to be part of our Sunday School team.

Choir Practice
2016-09-22 19:00 - 2017-06-01 20:00

YAC Kick-Off
2016-09-18 18:00 - 20:00
(Note: This is 30 minutes earlier than usual). We’ll provide dinner. Youth are invited to bring drinks, sides, and desserts to share, but you don’t have to. YAC is open to all youth 7-12th grade. Feel free to bring a friend! Questions? Contact Curt Preston

Sunday School
2016-09-18 10:25 - 11:15
September 18: “Solomon’s Wisdom and Folly.”
1 Kings 3-11. Solomon loves God. God asked what he wanted. Solomon wanted understanding, which God granted. When old, however, Solomon’s heart turned from God. Purpose: To understand the importance of choosing God’s wisdom.

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” On most Sundays, pre-K through 6th grade children start in worship and then leave for Sunday School during the “Passing of the Peace.” Our volunteer teachers, or Spiritual Mentors, welcome the children into a positive, loving, fun, and safe space. Through age-appropriate arts and crafts, drama, creative writing, discussion and play that is grounded in Bible stories and spiritual practices, children encounter God, learn about Jesus, and begin the journey of discovering how to live as thoughtful and engaged Christians.

New! Lectionary-based Bible Stud
2016-09-18 09:00 - 10:00
This new Bible study offering will follow the Lectionary, with our text and discussion complementing the worship service and sermon for the day. The monthly Sunday 9:00 a.m. Lectionary-based Bible study will take place on Ann Rowland Sundays, which are typically the third Sunday of the month. Each session will stand alone, with our first session scheduled for Sunday, September 18, 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School
2016-09-11 10:25 - 11:15
FAITH TALK
1 Kings 6, 8: “Building the temple”
Talk about the Bible story that that children explored this week. Here are some ways to nurture faith at home based on this week’s story.
1. Read 1 Kings 8:22–23 as a prayer.
2. The temple was a place of worship. Solomon spread his hands toward heaven to pray. Use your body to show different ways to pray.
Prayer for the week: Thank you, God, for places where we can worship you. Thank you that you hear our prayers wherever we are.

On most Sundays, pre-K through 6th grade children start in worship and then leave for Sunday School during the “Passing of the Peace.” Our volunteer teachers, or Spiritual Mentors, welcome the children into a positive, loving, fun, and safe space. Through age-appropriate arts and crafts, drama, creative writing, discussion and play that is grounded in Bible stories and spiritual practices, children encounter God, learn about Jesus, and begin the journey of discovering how to live as thoughtful and engaged Christians.

Fall Kick-Off
2016-09-11 10:15 - 12:15
Summer tends to be the sleepy season at Lakewood UCC. School lets out, people go on vacation, and church activities shift down a gear. Everything just moves a little slower. Aaah. Hopefully by now though, everyone’s feeling rested and eager to get going again. We’ll kick off our Fall season on September 11 with our choirs back in action and a celebratory potluck after the service. You don’t need to sign up—just bring whatever you fancy. Our youth group, YAC, will have its own kick-off the following week.

Care For Creation Worship
2016-09-10 17:30 - 20:00
Saturday, September 10, 5:30 p.m.
The Care For Creation ministry is organizing a field trip to visit two local congregations worshiping God through Celtic informed services that focus on the relationship between God, humans and God’s creation. We are inviting you to join us on this spiritual field trip for these special evening services. The first outing will be September 10. We will meet at the church parking lot at 5:30 p.m. and travel to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lakewood for their 6:00 p.m. service called “Nishma.” You can read about this service on the web at http://www.stpaulslakewood.org/nishma/

Men's Breakfast
2016-09-10 09:00 - 10:00
Are you man enough for the Men’s Breakfast? More specifically, are you man enough to go to a local restaurant, hang out with a bunch of great guys, and eat a hearty morning meal? Of course you are. So come. Yes, we mean you. Restaurant The Egg and I Belmar, 7830 W Alameda Ave. Contact: Daryl Foeske.
