Lakewood UCC

Maundy Thursday Service
2020-04-09 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This year, we are offering a prerecorded version of the Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service. The video will be available on our YouTube channel and our Facebook page on Thursday, April 9. We invite you to find a quiet space and dedicate a bit of time on Thursday to remembering the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross.

Please click here to view the service!

Palm Sunday Service
2020-04-05 10:15 - 11:15 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
As we continue to find ways to make our online worship interactive and full of connection, we invite you to print this Palm out, color it, paint it, decoupage it, and wave it during our Palm Sunday worship service this Sunday. Palm Sunday is also a Communion Sunday! We invite you to bring communion elements with you to your worship space on Sunday. Maybe that’s toast and OJ, graham crackers and milk, or cinnamon buns and coffee. Whatever the elements, we will bless them together, sharing communion across our homes, towns and even states – what an example of Christ’s wide and welcome table it will be!!

Join us for service here:

YouTube Live Stream Service: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFKREstj6vRA1iJ2e8-7Bw

Listening Well, Leaning In- Death Penalty POSTPONED
2020-03-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Due to the importance of this event happening in person, we have decided to postpone this event. Please be alert for further updates.

The Colorado State Senate recently passed a bill that would outlaw the use of the death penalty in the state of Colorado moving forward. The House will take up the issue later this year and Governor Jarod Polis has indicated that he will sign the bill if it gets to his desk. The Bible does not clearly come down on one side of the issue or the other. Please join us on Sunday, March 29, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm for a conversation about the death penalty. We know that this is potentially a controversial topic but feel strongly that talking to one another and listening to one another around difficult topics is important. There will be a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center beginning March 8. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Curt or Rev. Mollie.

One Great Hour of Sharing
2020-03-22 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
One Great Hour of Sharing, as part of Our Churches Wider Mission, is the special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that carries God’s message of love and hope to people in crisis. The UCC works with international partners to provide sources of clean water, food, education, and health care. As well as small business micro-credit, advocacy and resettlement for refugees and displaced persons, and emergency relief and rehabilitation. OGHS also supports domestic and international ministries for disaster preparedness and response. If you are wanting to participate in an offering for this very special event, please submit your offerings online HERE, and know that God will use our gifts for more than we can imagine! For more information and inspirational videos, please click here.

Centering Prayer Introduction POSTPONED
2020-03-21 08:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Due to the important nature of this event happening in person, we have decided to postpone this event until further notice. Please be alert for further updates. Thank you!

Lakewood UCC is excited to partner with the Center for Contemplative Outreach to offer an introduction to Centering Prayer on March 21. Centering Prayer is a silent prayer and meditation practice that invites God’s presence and action within. It is a very personal prayer practice but is often practiced in groups. It opens one to God’s infinite love and power to heal, and opens the door to other related prayer practices around forgiveness and dealing with painful situations and emotions. Join us to learn more about this simple, receptive prayer method, or to deepen an existing meditation practice. All are welcome! Let by the staff from the Center for Contemplative Outreach, the workshop will be from 9:00 am-1:00 pm with registration and gathering starting at 8:30 am. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Cost is a donation of your choice. Please sign up at the Welcome Center. Walk-ins are also welcome. Please see Rev. Mollie or Pastor Curt for details.

Lenten Book Study- Now Online!
2020-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We’ve been moved to digital meetings on Zoom! We do hope you will still join us, contact Curt or Mollie for further information. This month, we begin our Lenten Book Study. We will be meeting at 6:30 pm-8:00 pm on March 24 and 31 to discuss John Phillip Newell’s A New Ancient Harmony: A Celtic Vision for the Journey into Wholeness. Please let Rev. Mollie or Curt know if you have any questions.
Please use the meeting code below to join!
Lenten Book Study, Tuesday, March 24 & 31, 6:30 pm: 980-314-342

Brewatitudes
2020-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our March gathering of Brewatitudes, a monthly gathering to discuss theological topics in a casual atmosphere will again be at Landlocked Brewery on March 15 from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm. Each month we will engage in a new topic at the intersection of theology & living, faith & culture. March’s topic is still in the works, but will be a good one! Food available, beer is optional, openness to good conversation a must. Contact Rev. Mollie with any questions!

"Ides of March" Fellowship Event
2020-03-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Please join us for an “Ides of March”-themed fellowship after service on March 15! Sign up sheets are available outside of Fellowship Hall if you wish to bring a Roman-inspired dish to share. We hope to see you there!

Lakewood UCC Book Group
2020-03-15 11:30 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
In March the LUCC Book Group will meet Sunday, March 15, in the Conference Room following Worship. The book we will be discussing is The Alice Network, by Kate Quinn. “This fast-paced story offers courageous heroines, villains you love to hate, and dramatic life-or-death stakes. A compelling blend of historical fiction, mystery, and women’s fiction, Quinn’s complex story, and engaging characters have something to offer just about everyone.” Library Journal (starred review). Stop-by Fellowship and pick-up something to eat and join us in the Conference Room. All are Welcome! If you have any questions, call Linda Andreen at 303-738-0212.

Jamestown Concert Choir Performance
2020-03-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Come out for a beautiful night of music! The University of Jamestown Concert Choir, directed by J. Aaron McDermid, from Jamestown, North Dakota will present a concert of sacred choral music at Lakewood United Church of Christ at 7:30 pm. To off-set the costs of touring, a free-will donation will be offered. Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to sing for your church community.

Men's Breakfast Canceled This Month
2020-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our Men’s Ministry breakfast is an easy and fun way to get to know some of the other guys in the church. The second Saturday of every month we gather at a local restaurant for breakfast to chat and deepen our relationships in a casual setting. We hope that you will plan on joining us. Questions? Contact Daryl Foelske.

The restaurant for the meet-up is the Valley Inn at 1997 S Wadsworth Blvd in Lakewood.

Men's Breakfast
2020-03-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

Last Chance to Take the MOE/C4C Survey
2020-03-08 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
The Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism Board and Care for Creation Committee have teamed up to survey the congregation about your interests so they can better plan programming. Please take the survey here. We will also have paper copies available at church. Thanks!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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
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
2020-02-16 11:30 - 12:30 | CO, United States

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.

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.

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.

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.
