Fat Sunday Pancake Breakfast
2025-03-02 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver)
We will celebrate Fat Tuesday on Sunday, March 2, with our traditional pancakes and sausage breakfast following the service. We will also have gluten-free pancakes, veggie sausages, and sugar-free syrup. Please join us for great food and a wonderful fellowship with your friends.
We will set up on Saturday, March 1st at 2:00 pm. If you can help, please come. If you can’t make Saturday, then we need help cleaning up!

LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!

Ashes-2-Go
2025-03-05 11:00 - 13:00
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, 40 days, six weeks of intentional prayer, introspection, ritual, and forms of fasting or abstaining from certain practices, that ends with the sweet celebration of Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is when we look squarely at our morality and say, “From dust we have come, and to dust we will return.” We are marked and anointed with ashes (from last year’s palm branches), a physical reminder of where we have come, and where we will return. While seemingly somber, this is a chance for us to be honest with God and ourselves, we are here on this earth for just a short time and ponder how we will live.

You are invited to come by the church from 11:00 am-1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5 to receive the imposition of ashes from one of the pastors. Ashes-2-Go containers will be available starting Sunday, March 2, so that you can do the imposition of ashes with your household at home.

Ash Wednesday 2025
2025-03-05 11:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, March 5
Ashes-2-Go, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Ash Wednesday Service, 7:00 pm
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, 40 days, six weeks of intentional prayer, introspection, ritual, and forms of fasting or abstaining from certain practices, that ends with the sweet celebration of Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is when we look squarely at our morality and say, “From dust we have come, and to dust we will return.” We are marked and anointed with ashes (from last year’s palm branches), a physical reminder of where we have come, and where we will return. While seemingly somber, this is a chance for us to be honest with God and ourselves, we are here on this earth for just a short time and ponder how we will live.
Join us for our Ash Wednesday service on March 5 at 7:00 pm in person or online. You are also invited to come by the church from 11:00 am-1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5 to receive the imposition of ashes from one of the pastors. Ashes-2-Go containers will be available starting Sunday, March 2, so that you can do the imposition of ashes with your household at home.

Embodied Lenten Walks
2025-03-06 12:30 - 13:30
Join Rev. Mollie and others from our congregation in an embodied walk around Belmar Park each Thursday during Lent. We’ll meet in front of the library at 12:30 and walk around the loop, for about 30 minutes. Rev. Mollie will offer a reflection question or poem, and this time is for conversations and connections we aren’t able to make on Sunday mornings. Starts Thursday, March 6 – April 17. No sign-up is needed, just meet in front of the Belmar Library.

Together Colorado Regional Community Organizing Training
2025-03-08 09:00 - 15:00
In times of fear and uncertainty, the wisdom of our respective faith traditions and ancestors reminds us that the way forward starts with building a beloved community that affirms every person’s human dignity. No matter what we look like, where we come from, or what faith traditions/values we practice, we at Together Colorado are committed to shaping a future rooted in belonging.

We are at a pivotal moment, and together, we can move our state forward with justice and dignity. As the acclaimed author and activist, Alice Walker, reminds us “We are the ones we have been waiting for.”

This March, join us for one of our in-person Regional Community Organizing Trainings across the state! These aren’t just trainings – this is a movement working to make transformational changes where we live and call home.

Join us for a full day of diving deeper into how to make meaning of this moment, learn new strategies to cultivate local, regional, and statewide power, and expand our base to create a powerful, multiracial movement in Colorado. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to Together Colorado, we welcome you to join us and invite others from your congregation and community group!

We hope you and the people you are connected to register to join us in launching a powerful faith-based grassroots movement. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@togetherco.org.

In Solidarity,
The Team at Together Colorado

Interested in attending? Please click HERE to register.

CPR Training
2025-03-09 11:30 - 12:30
We are excited to offer CPR training here at the church! On Sunday, March 9, at 12:00 pm, Lakewood UCC will host a CPR class. The cost is $60 per person, but there is scholarship money available, so please do not let the cost prevent you from learning valuable lifesaving skills. We need a firm attendance number by the end of February, so please sign up if you can commit to attending the class. Please contact Curt if interested in a scholarship.

Interested? Please use the sign-up sheet at the welcome center in Narthex or click HERE to register!

Liturgist Training
2025-03-16 11:30 - 12:30
In the Congregational tradition everyone is empowered to offer prayer, preach, and speak the Word. The Board of Congregational Care is seeking liturgists to offer the Opening Prayer and the Prayer of Dedication during worship. The Opening Prayer invites the congregation into a stance of spiritual opening by highlighting themes that are echoed in the service. The Prayer of Dedication acknowledge God’s gifts and is a blessing of our gifts in the service of the Divine plan for Love and justice. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a liturgist or you are ready to be a liturgist, the Board of Congregational Care is hosting a training-information session on March 16th, 12:00-1:00 at Lakewood UCC. For more information, please contact Paul Michalec at paul.michalec@du.edu By attending this meeting there is no obligation to become a liturgist.

Welcome Spring Game Night
2025-03-22 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for an evening of board games, card games, and fun! Bring your favorite games (and dinner, if you like). Faith Formation will provide snacks, tables, and a welcoming community – everyone is invited! Come as you are, bring what you love, and enjoy a night of connection.

Lenten Drive 2025
2025-03-30
Faith in Action is continuing a Lenten tradition of hosting a donation drive during the Sundays of Lent. Keeping in mind the Lenten theme of What Love Can Do, Love can…. welcome refugees and help with their transition to this country. We as people of faith, will lift up this family’s story: Mohammad, Ruba and their children. We will demonstrate hope and love in the midst of the rhetoric of fear and hate that has overtaken our politics.
This Sunday and next, in addition to accepting cash donations (or checks made out to Lakewood United Church of Christ (memo line Syrian family) and Walmart gift cards of any denomination, we will be collecting household goods for the family. You can find the list of items needed on the table in the Narthex! Thank you for your participation this season!

Stories of Hope & Resilience: Lakewood UCC Storytelling Workshop
2025-03-30 12:00 - 14:00
You are invited to a storytelling workshop where we will unearth our personal and collective stories of hope and resilience so that we can more confidently participate in social change efforts to care for creation, put our faith in action, and lead with love. Join your Lakewood UCC community as we learn alongside our facilitator, Maki Somosot, a creative storyteller, narrative practitioner, and community organizer who founded Punto Consulting, a progressive media agency. This will be an interactive and community-building afternoon. Lunch will be provided. Childcare will be available!

Interested in attending? Please sign up HERE or on the sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center.

Where Olive Trees Weep Viewing Event
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:30
You are invited to a very special viewing of Where the Olive Trees Weep at Lakewood UCC on Friday, April 4, at 6:00 pm. Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. Our viewing will be followed by sharing and discussion facilitated by Rev. Mollie Landers Hatt, as well as refreshments in Fellowship Hall. We hope you’ll join us for this special event!

Interested in attending? Please click HERE to let us know you’re coming!

Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00
Palm Sunday begins what is known in the church as “Holy Week.” This is the time of Lent when we mark Jesus’ final days before his crucifixion and resurrection on Easter. We’ll celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem in worship. Please join us for our annual potluck brunch and Easter Egg Hunt. We are not going to assign dishes for this event. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your favorite dish. Remember to label your dish with the ingredients so that we don’t have any allergic reactions. All dishes should be ready and completely cooked.

We will set up at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 12th, and could use extra hands. If you are unable to help then, we are also seeking help to clean up after the brunch.

Easter Sunday at Lakewood UCC
2025-04-14 08:00 - 17:00
Easter is the high point of the Christian year as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter morning so long ago. We have two worship services, a 6:00 am Sunrise Service in the Courtyard and a 10:15 am in the Sanctuary. Join us for singing, prayers, and great preaching as we shout our Alleluia’s – Christ is Risen!

Maundy Thursday Simple Supper & Service
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:30
Maundy Thursday is the day we remember the harrowing events of Jesus’ final days, as we receive his new commandment, “that we may love one another.” At 6:30 pm, we’ll share a simple supper, as Jesus did with his disciples. At 7:30 pm, we’ll move to our Tenebrae service (from the Latin word meaning “shadows”), walking through the shadows of Jesus’ last days again, listening to lessons, and watching as lights are extinguished one by one. Communion will also be offered. Please feel free to come to just the supper, just the service, or both.

Habitat for Humanity Build Day
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a Habitat for Humanity Build Day in Denver! On Saturday, May 3, we will depart Lakewood UCC at 8:15 am and return at 5:00 pm. Various work will be done depending on comfort and skill level. 16+ year-olds can participate (limited in what they can do). Please contact Gordon Little or Charlie Ransdell if you have any questions or if you are interested in participating so that they can provide you with sign-up information.

Lakewood UCC Spring Clean Up Day 2025
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00
The Annual Spring Clean-up at the Church is planned for Saturday, May 10, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM, with lunch provided by the Board of Church Operations. We will be doing things such as clearing leaves, trimming branches, cleaning windows, and more! This will be a great opportunity to accomplish things with other Church members as we get the outside areas (and some inside parts) ready for spring and summer.

Hotdog Fellowship
2025-05-25 11:30 - 12:30
Please join us for a hot dog lunch after worship on Sunday, May 25th, in memory of Steve and Phil Goebel. Rob and Tiffany Beastrom continue to honor this long-time tradition started by Steve and Phil by serving hot dogs, brown beans, potato salad, chips, and dessert. Veggie dogs and gluten-free buns/chips will also be available. It is free and all are welcome. Come hungry!

Annual Meeting
2025-06-08 12:00 - 13:00
Save the date for our Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 8, following worship. The primary purpose of this Annual Meeting is to vote on the slate of officers for the next 12 months. Additionally, we will renew our Open and Affirming Covenant (now done yearly), remember those no longer with us, and see a joyful year in review. Please plan to attend to ensure we meet our quorum numbers.

Childcare will be provided, please sign up HERE to give us a sense of the number of kids and ages.

Lakewood UCC Book Group in June
2025-06-15 11:30 - 12:30
On June 15, the Lakewood UCC Book Group will be discussing The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate. This is a “dramatic historical novel of three young women searching for family amid the destruction of the post-Civil War South, and a modern teacher who learns of their story and its vital connection to her students’ lives.” -NY Times. We hope to see you there!

Together Colorado Immigration 101 Seminar
2025-06-25 18:30 - 20:30
You’re Invited! Jefferson Unitarian Church, one of our *Together Colorado partners, is offering: IMMIGRATION 101: A seminar to learn about: Federal and state immigration policies, the “real” immigrant experience, and ways to get involved in protecting immigrants in our communities. This event will be held on Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Jefferson Unitarian Church (14350 W. 32nd Ave., Golden 80401). This seminar is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!
*Together Colorado is a nonpartisan and multi-faith community organization working to place human dignity at the center of public life in Colorado.

Aging Well in June
2025-06-30 14:00 - 15:30
Our Aging Well ministry typically meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 2:00 pm. Due to no meeting happening last month in May, we will meet two times in June: Monday, June 9 at 2:00 pm, and again on Monday, June 30, at 2:00 pm. We will be taking off in July and August. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Curt.

Welcome Wednesdays 2025
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00
July 9, 16, 23, 30 at 6 – 6:30 (dinner, bring your own), 6:30 pm-7:30 pm program & popsicles
Join us Wednesday evenings in July as we eat together and simply savor summer through connection with one another, God, Jesus, and all Creation. Each week, we’ll gather to eat together from 6:00- 6:30 pm (please bring your own meal), and then share in an activity or two (songs, art, nature, play). We’ll provide the programming and popsicles! This is for families and singles, young ones and older folks. This is for people who want to eat and play together, no matter their age. We look forward to being together in community this summer. Look for the sign-up online, in your midweek announcements, or on the Welcome Center!

Here’s a little of what you can expect each week at Welcome Wednesdays:

Wednesday, July 9: Board Games
Wednesday, July 16: Neighborhood Walk (scavenger hunt)
Wednesday, July 23: Yard/Water games
Wednesday, July 30: Neighborhood service project

Interested in attending? Let us know you’re coming by signing up HERE!

Lakewood UCC Book Group in July
2025-07-20 11:30 - 13:00
The Lakewood UCC book group will meet on July 20th after the service in the Conference Room. This month, we are reading Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout. All are welcome! “From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a ‘stunner’ (People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.” -Goodreads.

All-Metro Denver Worship
2025-07-27 10:00 - 11:30
We are again participating in the All Metro-Denver UCC worship. You have 3 options for how to participate: 1) join us at Parkview UCC (12444 East Parkview Drive, Aurora, CO 80011), 2) come to Lakewood UCC and participate with others via livestream, 3) livestream via Zoom from home. Watch for more information in midweek and bulletin announcements!

If you wish to join remotely, please click HERE on Sunday, the 27th to tune in.

Men's Breakfast in August
2025-08-09 09:00 - 11:00
We will gather at Sunrise Sunset (1424 S. Wadsworth, right next to the Goodwill), at 9:00 am on Saturday, August 9. This is a time of casual conversation with no particular agenda. Any and all are welcome! Questions? Contact Daryl Foelske or Curt Preston.

Worship in the Park
2025-08-17 10:00 - 11:30
Please join us for our very special Worship in the Park service on Sunday, August 17, at 10:15 am! On this Sunday, there will NOT be any services at Lakewood UCC. We will meet at the pavilion at Prospect Park (44th Ave. & Robb St. in Wheat Ridge). Our special guest musician this year will be the former Director of Music Ministries, Allyson Koplen. Please feel free to bring a picnic lunch and a camping chair if you’d like. Join us for a special Root Beer Float Fellowship after the service! Childcare will be available for those who need it. We hope to see you there!

Taize Style Special Service
2025-08-31 10:00 - 11:30
Sunday, August 31, will be our Taizé-style worship service. What is Taizé-style worship? The Taizé community is an ecumenical monastic order in southern France founded in 1940. Taizé worship is known for its simplicity of style. It uses short phrases, sung repeatedly, and periods of silence to draw us into the experience of finding God’s presence where we are. One Taizé monk said, “It is a time to rest in God, to let the words listened to and sung penetrate one’s being.”

Kick Off Sunday 2025
2025-09-07 10:00 - 13:30
Kick-Off Sunday is almost here! Join us on Sunday, September 7, where we will welcome back our music programs, faith formation, Youth at Church (YAC) program, and more! There will be music, fun, and good food! We will celebrate Kickoff Sunday with our annual potluck lunch following the service. If you would like to bring a dish, please bring it in by 10:00 am with a list of ingredients. That lets us get set up while you enjoy community time before service! We will have the oven on WARM if your dish needs to stay warm, but not high enough to actually cook your dish. As always, Lakewood UCC is a nut-free facility.

Pre-Choir Rehearsal Pastries & Coffee
2025-09-28 08:30 - 09:30
The Chancel Choir will be hosting any interested prospective members for pastries and coffee at 8:30 on September 28th in the conference room (if the conference room isn’t available, we will meet in the downstairs music room). We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about potentially joining the choir as we enjoy a lovely breakfast! We hope you join us for our rehearsal at 9:00 am, and afterwards for our anthem for that Sunday’s service! It will be tons of fun, please join us!!

Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-05 15:00 - 16:00
Care for Creation Committee invites you to bring your beloved creature, pet, or stuffed animal to be blessed at our annual Blessing of the Animals. To better accommodate pets and creatures, this year we will offer blessings from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, instead of a sit-down outside service. This is an all-ages event, done in the spirit of St. Francis, who cared for all creation!
