Christmas Eve "Messy" Pageant
2019-12-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
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.

POSTPONED: CPR/AED Class
2020-02-16 12:00 - 13:00
We have an AED in the Narthex! Our class we had been planning to offer for this resource has been postponed. Please keep an eye out for further announcements pertaining to the new CPR/AED class date and time. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Details to come.

Brewatitudes
2020-02-16 15:00 - 16:30 | CO, United States
Our February gathering of Brewatitudes, a monthly gathering to discuss theological topics in a casual atmosphere will again be at Landlocked Brewery on February 16 from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm. Each month we will engage in a new topic at the intersection of theology & living, faith & culture. February’s topic is Jesus and the many theologies surrounding him. Food available, beer is optional, openness to good conversation a must. Contact Rev. Mollie with any questions!

Office Closed
2020-02-17
The office will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of President’s Day. Thank you in advance.

Care for Creation Sunday
2020-02-23 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
The Care for Creation Committee will be organizing the church service on Sunday, February 23rd. We are honored to have Rev. Peter Sawtell as our guest minister for this service. Rev. Sawtell is the founder and Executive Director of Eco-Justice Ministries and an ordained UCC minister. The Eco-Justice Ministries Mission Statement says it is “an independent, ecumenical agency that helps churches answer the call to care for all of God’s creation and develop ministries that are faithful, relevant and effective in working toward social justice and environmental sustainability.” You can learn more about this organization online at eco-justice.org . Please be sure to join us for this special service!

Out to Lunch Bunch
2020-02-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
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 Black Eyed Pea at 1st & Wadsworth. Contact Marcia Forney for details or sign up at the Welcome Center.

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
2020-02-25 17:30 - 19:00
Save the date! In French, it’s “Mardi Gras.” In English it’s “Fat Tuesday”—traditionally the last day Christians could eat sugary, fatty foods before fasting for the season of Lent. Whether or not you’re fasting for Lent, join us in the Fellowship Hall as we continue this ancient tradition with our Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper. We’ll be using an “open house” format, with food served from 5:30 pm to a little before 7:00 pm, so come whenever you can.

Ash Wednesday Service
2020-02-26 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for this special service of music, prayer, a short sermon/reflection, communion, and the option of receiving ashes. Ash Wednesday is the official beginning of the season of Lent, a time usually marked by confession, discernment, and increased awareness of spiritual practices. If you’ve never been to an Ash Wednesday Service we hope that you’ll try it this year. It is a meaningful way to prepare your spirit for the season of Lent.

Girl Scout Cookies for Sale!
2020-03-01 11:15 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Hello! I will be selling Girl Scout Cookies on Sunday, March 1st in the Narthex after the 10:15 am service. Samoa’s, Thin mints, Tagalongs and a limited supply of Do-is-dos, Trefoils, and toffee-tastics (gluten-free) will be available. Cash or check are accepted for payment. Hope to see you on Sunday! -Jules Preston

CPR/AED Class New Date and Time
2020-03-01 12:00 - 13:00
We have an AED in the narthex! Sunday, March 1 at 12:00 pm LUCC will host a CPR/AED class. The cost is $50 per person, but there is scholarship money available, so please do not let cost prevent you from learning valuable lifesaving skills. There is a sign-up sheet on the welcome center in the narthex. We need a firm attendance number by the end of January, so please sign up if you can commit to attending the class. Please contact Curt if interested in a scholarship.

Lenten Book Study
2020-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This month, we begin our Lenten Book Study. We will be meeting at 6:30 pm-8:00 pm on March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 to discuss John Phillip Newell’s A New Ancient Harmony: A Celtic Vision for the Journey into Wholeness. A sign-up sheet is available at the Welcome Center. You are welcome to order your own copy for the study or purchase one from us for $15. Please let Rev. Mollie or Curt know if you have any questions.
