Lakewood UCC

Meet the Associate Pastor Candidate
2018-01-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We are excited for the congregation to get to know Associate Pastor Candidate Mollie Landers Hatt and to welcome her to Lakewood UCC. There will be an open house at the church on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 pm. We would love for our community to come say “hi” to Mollie, and get to know her a bit before the Congregational Vote on Sunday, January 14.

Open Office Hours with Curt
2018-01-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Pastor curt will be holding some open office hours this week to give members of the congregation an opportunity to have a one-on-one discussion about the Associate Pastor position, candidate choice, and anything else that may be on your mind! No appointment necessary, just drop in during the open hours for a chat.

Volunteer at the Santa Shop
2017-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 | The Action Center, 8755 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
Play Santa for the Day! Join us at The Action Center where we will be helping families find the perfect Christmas gifts for their children. Contact Curt Preston or Logan Bennett for more information.

Scandinavian Festival of Lights Fellowship
2017-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Scandinavian Festival of Light Fellowship: Sunday December 10, 11:15 am. In Scandinavia, this is a Festival of Lights honoring one of the earliest Christian martyrs, St. Lucia, who was killed by the Romans in 304 CE because of her religious beliefs. This Fellowship can be a true smorgasbord of sandwiches, deviled eggs, relishes, pastries or any item of your choice. Who makes a good “Kringle?” Let’s celebrate!

Ladies Holiday Luncheon
2017-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Christmas is coming, and at Lakewood UCC, that can only mean one thing . . . it’s time for our annual Holiday Luncheon! Ladies of all ages are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for great food, a white elephant gift exchange, and more fun than anyone should be allowed to have at church. Bring a salad or dessert to share.

Thanksgiving Fellowship
2017-11-26 11:15 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
On Sunday, November 26, you can turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a Fellowship snack. Will you have leftover sweet bread, apple pie squares, or cold veggies to share with your church family? Let’s get creative with those leftovers and share our abundance!

Action Center Volunteer Day
2017-11-19 11:30 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This Sunday from 1:30-4:45 Lakewood UCC will be partnering with the Action Center to provide holiday meals for families in need. This event is not at the Action Center, but at Dennison Elementary.

If you would like to carpool, meet at Lakewood UCC at 1:00. Otherwise, all volunteers will park at Dennison Elementary, located behind the Jeffco Stadium. You will NOT be able to access parking from the Distribution entrance on Kipling.

Directions To Event and Parking:

-Take Garrison Street south from Hwy 6 or north from Alameda

-Turn west on 4th Ave

-Follow signs to volunteer parking.

-Dennison Elementary 401 Independence Street, Lakewood, 80226

-Follow signs to volunteer sign-in, in the cafeteria of Dennison Elementary School. You will sign in, make your name tag, and join a quick volunteer orientation, where you will meet your Team Leader.

What to bring:

-WE WILL BE OUTSIDE, rain, shine or snow! Dress for winter conditions including warm layers, jacket, gloves, and hat.

Fun costumes, Bronco’s colors and Thanksgiving gear welcome!

-Water bottle and snacks

-Comfortable closed-toe shoes

-A toy donation for our Santa Shop if you are able to! (they especially need toys for kids age 8-12: remote control cars, makeup and craft kits, sports equipment etc.)

The Action Center is asking that all participants be at least 15 years old.

Please email Logan (loganleebennett@gmail.com) as soon as possible if you plan to attend.

Food Pantry Donations
2017-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
As part of our work with the Lakewood Faith Coalition, your Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism board is starting to develop a relationship with Deane Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Lakewood. Of the many things Deane Elementary provides to its students and families is access to a food pantry. As our first effort to help Deane Elementary, its students, and their families, we will be collecting donations for their food pantry on November 19 and 26. Items they are requesting include:

Whole grain cereal, like Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios, Granola, etc.
Creamy peanut butter
One-minute rice
Ranch dressing
Buttermilk or similar pancake mix boxes

If you would like to donate to this cause, please bring your donation to the church on one of those Sundays. There will be a collection box in the fellowship hall. Please consider donating to this school in need. Remember, no donation is too small!

New Member Inquirers
2017-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Do you love Lakewood UCC and want to dig a little deeper into what it means to become a member here? Well, we have an opportunity for you! Pastor Curt will be hosting a no-obligation luncheon after worship for anyone who’s curious. All of your questions will be answered. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP to Curt Preston.

New Member Inquirers
2017-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Do you love Lakewood UCC and want to dig a little deeper into what it means to become a member here? Well, we have an opportunity for you! Pastor Curt will be hosting a no-obligation luncheon after worship for anyone who’s curious. All of your questions will be answered. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP to Curt Preston.​

Sacred Circles Interest Meeting
2017-11-05 11:30 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Have you been hearing about Sacred Circles? If you are interested or just curious, this meeting is for you. Excerpts from the book Sacred Circles, “There is undeniable power in the shape of the circle. It is one of the fundamental energy patterns in the natural world. Circles collect and focus energy. We sit facing inward. We create our own rituals, we are sisters in spirit and bosom buddies.” If you would like to explore this idea plan to join us on Sunday, November 5, at 11:30 in the conference room. Questions? Contact Pat Hayes, Sue Johns, or Sheila Weise.

Pumpkin Palooza
2017-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Pumpkin Palooza: October 29, 11:15 am
Let’s enjoy all things pumpkin! Our all-church Fellowship for October will be on Sunday, October 29. We invite you to share your favorite pumpkin treat. Is it pumpkin bread, chocolate chip pumpkin brownies or pumpkin hummus? In addition, we will hold a Carved Pumpkin Contest! Young and old can bring their carved pumpkin to church on that Sunday morning to compete for the “Peoples’ Choice” award. Will yours be funny, scary or intricate?

Martin Luther Education Series
2017-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Adult Education Series on Martin Luther: Sunday, October 22 and
October 29, 11:30 am
Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World PBS is airing a docudrama about Martin Luther in celebration of the 500th Anniversary of his historic posting of his 95 Theses. We will watch the film together in two parts on consecutive Sundays and have conversation following each section. Child care will be provided. Please sign up on the Welcome Center or RSVP to Curt.

Women's Reatreat
2017-10-20 - 2017-10-22 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This will be a weekend of laughter, making new friends and reconnecting with old friends, time to relax and take care of oneself and wonderful walks in the beauty of La Foret. Registrations will begin at the end of August or the beginning of September. The registration fee will be $130.00, scholarships are available for those who need them.

Second Wind Walk
2017-10-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We hope you can join us and be part of our team for the Second Wind walk at Clement Park in Littleton. This fundraiser is especially relevant now with the recent teenage suicides, the second leading cause of death for teenagers in Colorado. The 2nd Wind Fund was started to provide mental health services for the youth who are at risk for suicide, especially those who can’t afford the treatment. The speakers and the Release of the Doves ceremony begin around 10 am, followed by a 1.5 or 3 mile walk. After the walk, there will be a barbecue lunch, live music, and silent auction. Cost is $30, with a t-shirt and lunch included. For more info, contact Linda Royval. Register here under our team name, Lakewood United Church of Christ.

Pine Ridge Sunday
2017-09-24 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We will hear stories, see pictures, and celebrate the generosity of this congregation for all their support of those when on the Pine Ridge mission trip.

To give thanks for our volunteers’ efforts at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, we will have an all-church Fellowship hour of Plains Indian foods.

Mental Health Sunday
2017-09-17 10:15 - 23:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our Mental Health Ministry group will be taking the lead on this worship service, sharing their stories and insights about mental health. This is sure to be an educational and touching service that you won’t want to miss!

La Puente Mission Trip
2017-09-15 08:00 - 2017-09-17 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
On Friday, September 15, a group of Lakewood UCC adults and youth will head down to Alamosa, CO for the weekend to volunteer at La Puente, a mission that provides food and shelter for the homeless and those struggling to make ends meet in the San Luis Valley. We plan to do some crop gleaning on the farm, food sorting in the food bank, and cooking for the shelter. On the way home on Sunday, we plan to stop at the Sand Dunes for some fun. Come join us for this inaugural trip to La Puente. The cost is approx. $50 each. Youth (13 or older) and adults are invited, and we only have 5 spots left. Sign up at the Welcome Center now to reserve your spot! Questions? Contact Mike Fife or Logan Bennet.

YAC Kick-Off Party
2017-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Youth at Church (YAC) Kick-Off
Welcome Back all 7th through 12th graders! Our YAC kick-off party will be Sunday, September 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lakewood UCC. We will be barbequing, playing games, and getting reacquainted after the summer holiday. We welcome new and returning teens, so feel free to bring friends. See you there!

Fall Kick Off
2017-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
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 10 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. More information on that to come!

Music Ministry Retreat
2017-09-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
More details to be announced. Please check back in the future.

Choir Practice
2017-08-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

Bells Practice
2017-08-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

Worship in the Park
2017-08-27 10:15 - 11:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join us for our annual “Worship in the Park” service under the pavilion at Prospect Park (44th Ave. and Robb St., Wheat Ridge). We’ll get things rolling with a pre-service sing-a-long, then an hour of worship followed by a picnic lunch. Steve and Phil Goebel will provide their special homemade root beer and Fellowship will supply the ice cream to make floats. We’ll also have water available. Please bring any other food and drink you want. This is always one of our most popular services of the year, so mark your calendars now! Contact: Steve Goebel.

Celebration of Anne Rowland
2017-08-20 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
As noted in the August Beacon newsletter, Sunday, August 20 will be Anne Rowland’s last Sunday with us. We are collecting money to give as a thank you gift. If you’ve been touched by Anne’s music and would like to contribute, checks can be made payable to Lakewood UCC with “Anne Rowland” on the memo line.

Choir Potluck
2017-08-19 17:00 - 19:00
Please contact Steve Goebel for details.

Music Rehearsal for Worship in the Park
2017-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

School Year Blessing
2017-08-13 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
On August 13 we will have a special time during the service to recognize all those students in our community who are about to embark on a new academic year of growth and learning. We are inviting students of all ages to come to the service on this day so we can present them with a blessing and a gift for the year to come.

High Tea
2017-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Ladies AND Gentlemen, dust off your hats or pull out the lace gloves. Fellowship will be hosting a high tea on August 9, at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Lakewood UCC. There are rumors going around that some of us have beautiful and unique tea services, so bring your favorite tea cups and saucers or tea sets to use or display. We will also have tea cups and saucers to use if you do not have any or do not want to use yours. Our guest speaker is Amy Young, author of Love, Amy, sharing her amazing and sometimes, harrowing, stories about living in China for 20 years. Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you will be joining us on Wednesday, August 9, at 2:00 p.m. You won’t want to miss this!

Packing School supplies
2017-07-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Stevens Elementary School, 7101 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033, United States
We need 15 volunteers to help pack school supplies for 4 hours. The location we will be working at is Stevens Elementary School, at 7101 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge. The work will involve packing various school supply items into backpacks for those children who need assistance in our community. Please sign-up at the welcome center if you think you can help…. we need you!
