Lakewood UCC

Sunday School Curriculum Training
2016-01-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Ensuring that our church is a safe space and teaching our children about Christian faith—what could be more important? In support of these goals, there are two important trainings scheduled for January 23. Curriculum Training for Sunday School teachers will take place immediately after the boundary training, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. At this training, we’ll be introducing our new Sunday School curriculum, “Shine.” Contact: Jodi Bushdiecker

Boundary Training
2016-01-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Ensuring that our church is a safe space and teaching our children about Christian faith—what could be more important? In support of these goals, there are two important trainings scheduled for January 23. Boundary Training will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. If you’re a staff member, a leader, or you volunteer with children or youth at Lakewood UCC, please plan to attend this important training regarding our Safe Church policy. Contact: Jodi Bushdiecker.

Beacon Deadline
2016-01-22 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
The Beacon is our monthly church newsletter, written by you and for you. We love getting your submissions about anything that’s even sort of church-related. Ideas, reflections, news, photos, announcements—email them to the Church Office or drop them in the Office Manager’s mailbox by this Friday.

Youth Group: "Mini Golf"
2016-01-17 11:15 - 14:00 | Putting Edge, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80401, United States
YAC is going (indoor) mini-golfing! If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship for a quick lunch. After that, we’ll carpool over to Putting Edge at the Colorado Mills mall, play some mini-golf, and be back at the church by 2:00 p.m. Contact: Curt Preston, Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty.

Adult Education: On Care for Our Common Home
2016-01-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home is the name Pope Francis gave to his June 2015 Encyclical Letter. In it, he expresses concern for our planet and every living thing on it, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. Janet Wise and Paul Michalec will be leading a three-week class on this document and what it means for our lives. We encourage you to read it beforehand. Read or download it here, or purchase a hard copy for around $10 from online and local retailers.

Youth Group: "Lock-In"
2016-01-09 18:00 - 2016-01-10 11:45 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th to 12th grade, join us at the church this Saturday for a night of playing games, watching a movie, having deep conversations (or exhausted and slaphappy conversations), staying up too late, sleeping over, and hosting fellowship after worship the next morning. Contact: Curt Preston, Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty.

Men's Breakfast
2016-01-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Valley Inn, 1997 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO, 80227, United States
Men! Come to breakfast! Our monthly men’s breakfast is taking place at The Valley Inn (1997 S. Wadsworth Blvd.) this Saturday. Even if you’ve never been before, come, eat, and hang out with the men of Lakewood UCC. You won’t regret it. Contact: Daryl Foelske.

Floor Refinishing
2015-12-27 11:15 - 11:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We need your help! We’re looking for a few volunteers to move everything off the floor in the Fellowship Hall following the worship service. Starting at 1:00 pm, a crew will be refinishing the hardwood floor. The process to sand and seal the floor will take several days. Steve Goebel will coordinate this project. Please help Steve so we can all enjoy a newly refinished floor in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks!

Blue Christmas Service
2015-12-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
For many, the holiday season is one of festivities, family, and celebration. Everywhere we look are messages telling us to be of good cheer. This merriment often overshadows the fact that Christmas can also be a season of grief and hurt. This year, join us for our first Blue Christmas service (often called a “Longest Night” service), as we come together in community to share the sadness that can accompany this time of year. Contact: Logan Bennett.

Youth Group: "Prison 2"
2015-12-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us in the Youth Room for a night of Pow-Wow-How, writing letters to the prisoners at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility, and, if you’re really lucky . . . Capture Baby Jesus! Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Men's Breakfast
2015-12-12 09:00 - 22:30 | Sunrise Sunset, 1424 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO, 80232, United States
Men! A call to breakfast rings out from yonder hills! Yes, once again all men of goodwill are invited to join us for good food and good conversation. This month’s restaurant is Sunrise Sunset (1424 S. Wadsworth Blvd.). Contact: Daryl Foelske.

Youth Group: "Spaghetti"
2015-12-06 18:00 - 20:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us for a spaghetti dinner at the home of Tabby and Ruben Bernardo. Parents, please drop off your kid(s) at church at 6:00 p.m. and pick them up from church at 8:15 p.m. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Alternative Gift Market
2015-12-06 09:45 - 12:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our annual Alternative Gift Market will be held on TWO Sundays only, opening at 9:45 a.m. and staying open after worship as long as customers are present. Please come early and shop late! This year’s market will support Heifer International, SERRV, Women’s Bean Project, Church World Service, La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, City of Lakewood Preschool, and the Action Center. We’ll also have an “Incredible Edibles” table with baked goods and other homemade food items. You can contribute by bringing your goodies to church on the two Sundays. Contact: Sue Preston.

Youth Group: "Prison"
2015-11-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us as we host special guest Rev. Joanne Buchanan-Brown. She’ll be talking with us about what it’s like to be in prison and how we can connect with the women she works with at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Sermon Talkback
2015-11-29 11:30 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Sermon Talkback returns by popular demand! We’ve scheduled another three-pack of talkbacks, on the last Sundays of October, November, and January. So, join us in the Conference Room after worship as we discuss the sermon we’ve just heard and what it means for our lives.

The Advent Event
2015-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Get on board for the start of a new tradition—the 1st Annual Intergenerational Advent Event! We’ll be festooning the church as usual with a Christmas tree, wreaths, and seasonal decorations. We do that every year. But this year, we’ll ALSO have Advent crafts for the whole family. Make a wreath! Take it home! Decorate your own house with it! Plan to join us for this festive, fun fellowship event for all ages and stages. Contact: Jodi Bushdiecker.

Thanksgiving at Denver Inner City Parish
2015-11-24 13:00 - 15:00 | La Academia, 910 Galapago St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
This Thanksgiving, express your gratitude by giving back to others! The Board of Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism is looking for 10 volunteers to help prepare Thanksgiving dinner for homeless folks at Denver Inner City Parish’s La Academia facility (910 Galapago Street). If you’re interested, sign up on the Welcome Center. Jerry Eslinger will organize carpooling for those who want to drive down together.

Youth Group: "Bowling"
2015-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Brunswick Zone Green Mountain, 945 S. Kipling Pkwy., Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us for our first field trip of the year, to Brunswick Zone Green Mountain (945 S. Kipling Pkwy.). We’ll meet at the church to carpool, but parents should pick up their kids from the bowling alley at 8:00 p.m. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Out-to-Lunch Bunch
2015-11-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Jus’ Cookin’s Restaurant, 840 Tabor Street, Lakewood, CO, 80401, United States
Everyone is invited to join us after worship at Jus Cookin’s Restaurant (840 Tabor St.) for some sittin’, eatin’, and chattin’. This is a great way to spend quality time with your fellow Lakewood UCCers in a relaxed setting. Oh, and please try to arrive not later than noon, as this will help speed up the ordering process. Contact: Karen Coiner, Len Ewald.

Beacon Deadline
2015-11-20
If you’ve been reading your monthly Lakewood UCC newsletter (affectionately known as “The Beacon”), you’ll have noticed that lately it’s been chock full of interesting and informative articles, reflections, announcements, and news pieces. Best of all, these things are written by YOU, the Lakewood UCC community. Keep it up! Email your submissions to the Church Office by this Friday, or drop them in the Office Manager’s mailbox in the workroom.

Sunday School Teacher Training
2015-11-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Maybe you’re a current Sunday School teacher at Lakewood UCC. Or maybe you’ve never been involved with our kids before but you’re thinking about dipping your toe in the water. Either way, you’re invited to join us for an informative and fun evening focused on the “Stages of Spiritual Development.” You’ll gain some powerful teaching tools for serving in the Sunday School Program. To find out more, RSVP, or request childcare for the event, contact Jodi Bushdiecker (jodi@lakewooducc.com or 303-233-4401).

Youth Group: "Houses"
2015-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us in the Youth Room as we do a special YAC version of the Hogwarts Sorting Hat. Confused? All will be revealed on Sunday. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Conversation about World Religions
2015-11-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join Rev. Nancy True in the Stage Room following fellowship to learn about the Parliament of the World’s Religions that Nancy attended in Salt Lake City. We’ll be discussing some of the topics that came up there, including “Reclaiming the Heart of our Humanity,” “Climate Change,” and “Messages from Indigenous Peoples.” Nancy will share her experiences, and there will be time for questions and conversation. Contact: Nancy True.

Men's Breakfast
2015-11-14 09:00 - 10:30 | The Egg & I, 7830 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Are you a man? Do you like breakfast? Would you like to combine your manliness and your breakfast-loving in a single event? If so, join us at The Egg and I (7830 W. Alameda Ave.) as we eat, drink, and get to know each other better. No commitment is required–just show up! Contact: Daryl Foelske.

Youth Group
2015-11-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Since most of our youth group (and two of our youth leaders) have been at the Fall Youth Retreat at La Foret all weekend, we’ve decided to cancel YAC this evening. We’re going to let everybody get home, take a shower and a nap, and do some homework instead. BUT YAC will be back at its regular time (Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.) and in its regular place (the Youth Room) next week. If you’re a youth between 7th and 12th grade, we invite you to join us as we do those things we do. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Jodi Bushdiecker.

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Fall Youth Retreat
2015-11-06 - 2015-11-08 | La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80908, United States
Save the date! The annual retreat for youth from 6th to 12th grade will take place this November at La Foret Conference and Retreat Center in the Black Forest near Colorado Springs. Youth will play games, sing, dance, think deep thoughts, have deep discussions, build lifelong friendships, and encounter God in unexpected ways. For more information, click here.

Called to Community 3
2015-11-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
It’s been a while since our last Adult Education offering, so we’re excited to announce that our CE Director, Jodi Bushdiecker, will be leading a class for three Mondays at the end of October and the beginning of November. Join us for a conversation about the role of the church in a changing world, based on a video series featuring some of the greats: NT Wright, Hannah Terry, Brian Zahnd, Walter Brueggemann, Richard Rohr, Rachel Held Evans, and Malcolm Guite. We’ll cover two videos per session, and each session stands alone. Come to as many or as few sessions as you want! If you need childcare, contact Jodi at least 3 days prior.

Youth Group
2015-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us in the Youth Room for what we call “Regular YAC.” Regular, because we’ll be meeting at our regular time and in our regular place. But otherwise totally irregular, awesome, and extraordinary. As usual. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Myths of Mental Illness and Violence
2015-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
What’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to the relationship between mental illness and violence? Join us in the Fellowship Hall for a special evening forum with Carl LoFaro of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health’s Veteran and Military Family Services, and Sergeant Kelly Karinen, the Crisis Intervention Training course director for the City of Lakewood Police Department. The discussion is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, and you’ll get a chance to have your questions answered by experts in the field. Contact: Linda Royval.

Mental Health First Aid 2
2015-10-28 01:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Taking place in our Fellowship Hall in two 4-hour blocks, Mental Health First Aid is an innovative course designed to give you the tools to recognize a range of mental health problems, and the skills and confidence to help someone in crisis. Although the class is FREE, registration is required. To register, click here. For more information, see the flyer on the bulletin board in the Narthex or contact Julie DiTullio of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health (303-432-5644 or julied@jcmh.org).
