Brewatitudes
2020-10-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2020-11-15 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | 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!

Bible Study
2020-10-21 10:45 - 11:45, 2020-10-28 10:45 - 11:45, 2020-11-04 10:45 - 11:45, 2020-11-11 10:45 - 11:45, 2020-11-18 10:45 - 11:45, 2020-11-25 10:45 - 11:45, 2020-12-02 10:45 - 11:45, 2020-12-09 10:45 - 11:45 and 1 more date | 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.

Face-To-Faith Family Event
2020-10-24 15:00 - 16:00
We have another Face to Faith Intergenerational Event this Saturday, October 24 from 3-4 pm. Our theme of celebration will include a Halloween contactless trunk-or-treating and games! We are encouraging everyone to dress up! This event of community building, faith, and fun will be planned and led by our youth and trusted adults from the congregation.
Due to COVID-19, registration is required, as are masks and social distancing. Registration can be found by clicking HERE. In order to be prepared, we do need everyone to register. While we’re trying to keep this event smallish due to COVID, if you have a friend or neighbor you want to invite, please do. Thanks and hope to see you Saturday!

Humans in Costumes and Vehicles needed for Trunk or Treat on October 24!
YAC and Faith Formation are hosting a Halloween intergenerational event on October 24, with trunk or treating as the main event. Trunk or treating is when people gather in a parking lot, decorate the trunks of their cars, and contactless hand out goodies as kids “trick or treat” from car to car. We will be spread out, masked, and taking all the precautions. This will be a real treat for our families. We invite you to dress up, decorate your trunk, and contactlessly pass out goodies to the kids! If you are interested in participating in your vehicle, please sign up here.

Anti-Racism Book Group
2020-10-25 11:30 - 12:30
In July, we kicked off the Anti-Racism Book Club. This is an initiative by the Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism Board to better understand the role that race plays. We are reading sociological texts, biographies, and fiction by BIPOC authors. The group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month after worship; our next meeting will be on October 25 at 11:30 when we’ll be discussing Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. It can be found free through Kindle if you have Prime. We hope you’ll join us for this or any future book you find interesting!

Outdoor Evening Prayer Service
2020-10-29 18:30 - 19:00
Over the next few months, we will have the opportunity to gather for Outdoor Evening Prayer Services! These short, 20-minute services will be a way for us to be together in person, to pray and hear music, and to share in God’s presence together. We will gather one last time onThursday, October 29. In order to safely gather, there will be a limit of 30 people at each service, and due to the turnout of our services, we have limited this event to one service per day, provided at 6:30 pm. You will need to register here. Masks and social distancing is required, please stay home if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to COVID-19. Screening will be provided before the service. We are looking forward to these evening prayer services, gathered safely and joyfully as the people of God.

Sign up in 3 easy steps!

1. Click HERE to get to our event on Eventbrite (You do NOT need to make an account)

2. Choose your desired time slot and the number of tickets you wish for with your name and email address

3. Fill out our waiver by clicking HERE to bring before the service begins!

Don’t forget your mask! We look forward to seeing you all again and spending time together!

All Saint's Day- Two Ways to Participate
2020-11-01 10:30 - 11:30
We will be honoring all the saints in our lives in two ways. You are invited to email a photo of a “saint” from your life to Rev. Mollie (mollie@lakewooducc.com) by Wednesday, October 28. We will be using these as part of our All Saints Day worship. Please include their name. On Sunday, November 1, we will also be building two altars outside the church, one in front of the church, one in the courtyard on All Saints Day. You are encouraged to bring a photo, a memento, that reminds you of a “saint” from your life who has impacted your life. By building a communal altar, we will be honoring the saints and ancestors who have come before us, who influence and impact us and our world. Please consider bringing your photo or memento to the altars outside the church building as we remember the great cloud of witnesses.

Post-Election Pastoral Care Zoom
2020-11-04 15:00 - 17:00
No matter the results of the election, we know it will be good to be together for conversation and prayer. Rev. Mollie and Pastor Curt will host post-election Pastoral Care zoom conversation today, Wednesday, November 4 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Join at anytime, so we might be together as we reflect on our feelings in this time. Please email Office@LakewoodUCC.com for the Zoom link.

Become a "Zoomie!"
2020-11-08 11:30 - 12:00
In the age of COVID-19, Zoom has become a great way to connect with family and friends when we cannot be together. Paul Michalec will provide a Zoom tutorial to teach us how we can get our own ‘free’ or ‘low cost’ Zoom account and how to set up an account so we can meet up with others, especially during the holidays. Bring any and all questions and leave with new technology information on Sunday, November 8 during Fellowship. The link to Fellowship will be in the Sunday, November 8 Bulletin. If you are wondering how to even access Zoom so you can access the Zoom meeting on November 8th, send an email to Paul at paul.michalec@du.edu and he will assist you in getting connected

Lakewood UCC Book Group
2020-11-15 11:30 - 12:30
The Lakewood UCC Book Group will meet remotely on Sunday, November 15th at 11:30 am. We’ll discuss If Beale Street Could Talk, by James Baldwin. “A major work of Black American fiction.” –The New Republic. All are Welcome! If this would be the first time that you will be attending, contact Linda Andreen at leandreen@comcast.net and she will send you the Zoom link.

Brewatitudes
2020-11-15 15:00 - 17:00
We will move back to a virtual meeting for our November Brewatitudes. Grab a favorite brew or non-alcoholic beverage and join us for a conversation on the intersection of theology, faith, and culture. PLease email Office@lakewooducc.com or Pastor Mollie for the Zoom link or ID to join.

Advent Decorating
2020-11-22 - 2020-11-23
Due to COVID restrictions, we will not be able to gather altogether to decorate the church building for Advent and Christmas. However, we are still planning to do some decorating. We are looking for volunteers who are willing and able to do a few small projects to help get us in the right spirit for Christmas. We need people who are comfortable with stepstools and ladders for some projects. Others can safely be done from the ground. If you are interested in decorating and available on Sunday, Nov. 22 or Monday, Nov. 23, please email Curt at curt@lakewooducc.com He’s coordinating the schedule and list of projects.

Anti Racism Book Club
2020-11-22 11:30 - 12:30
The Anti-Racism Book Club’s next meeting will be on November 22 at 11:30 am where we’ll be discussing former NFL player Michael Bennett’s memoir, ‘Things That Make White People Uncomfortable.‘ If you’ve had difficulty acquiring any of the books, we have some great news! MOE has purchased two copies of each of the books for the rest of the schedule, so you’ll be able to grab a copy at church (we’ll put the precise location in an upcoming midweek). You don’t have to come to every book group meeting; we hope you’ll join us for the discussion of any book you find intriguing!

Outdoor Advent Face to Faith Intergenerational Event
2020-11-22 15:00 - 16:00
We invite families and people of every age and stage to our outdoor Face to Faith Intergenerational Event on Sunday, November 22 from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. We will be preparing for Advent with craft and fun activities. Due to COVID19, registration is required, as are masks and social distancing. Please register here.

Advent Event Now a Drive-In Pick Up!
2020-11-22 15:00 - 16:00
Due to the rise in COVID-19 and wanting to care for one another, we are adjusting our Face to Faith Advent Event. We will now offer a contactless Advent Activity Box pick up on November 22, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. The box includes supplies to make an Advent Wreath, crafts, a service project, and a story. We hope this will be a wonderful way for children and people of all ages to engage with this season. Don’t forget to join us for Zoom storytime every Sunday at noon in Advent. Link to come. Questions? Contact Rev. Mollie at mollie@lakewooducc.com. Please register here.

Office Closed
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27
Our Office will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, for Thanksgiving. Staff will be available the following Monday. Thank you, and have a safe Turkey Day!

Home For the Holidays?
2020-11-26 15:00 - 16:00
We know that for most of us our Thanksgiving plans will be different this year. We know that some will not be able to see friends or family. But you can still see people you know and love! On Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) we’ll host a “Zoom Open House” from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. You can drop in for a few minutes, or stay the whole time. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Curt. The zoom link is the same one we use for Sunday Fellowship.

Action Center Toy Drive
2020-11-28 10:00 - 14:00
Help us collect toys for the Action Center’s Grab-A-Bag Holiday Program! Toys should be new and unwrapped. Toys can be dropped off either directly at the Action Center’s Holiday Gift Program site at 1565 Wadsworth or at a contactless drop-off event in the Lakewood UCC parking lot on Saturday, November 28 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm or Sunday, November 29 from 12:00 pm-2:00 pm. Most needed toys are LOL Dolls, Arts & Crafts Kits, Legos/Megablocks, Make-up Kits, Science Kits, Scooters & Helmets, Headphones, and Character Toys like PJ Masks, Paw Patrol, Star Wars, & Frozen.

DGMC December to Remember Concert
2020-12-05 19:30 - 20:30
This Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 pm, the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus (DGMC) presents A December to Remember, an online choral event celebrating the holiday season. The one-hour-plus program features a collection of DGMC’s archival holiday favorites such as “Merry Everything,” “Recycle The Fruitcake,” and “Kislev Cowboys,” interspersed with newly recorded cabaret solos, newly recorded piano and organ duets, handbells, as well as a brand-new high-energy virtual ensemble performance of Britney Spears’s “My Only Wish (This Year),” and much more. We understand that it is days away, but if you are able to share with your community, we’d be grateful! Additional details follow. To view the free event, register here or at https://denverchoruses.org/events/. A link to the program will be emailed prior to the event.
The Denver Gay Men’s Chorus (DGMC) has been an LGBTQ catalyst for change through musical excellence since its founding in 1982. With more than 300 concerts during its 38-year history, this 140-member ensemble is recognized as the premier gay performing arts organization in the Rocky Mountain Region. Follow the Chorus on Facebook for sneak peeks, to keep updated and for more information.

Lakewood UCC Book Group
2020-12-06 11:30 - 12:30
The Book Group will meet via Zoom on Sunday, December 6th at 11:30 am. We will choose the books that we will be reading starting in January 2021. If you are interested in being a part of the Book Group, this would be a good meeting to attend. You will be able to see what books are selected and make your own suggestion. To attend the meeting, contact Linda Andreen at 303- 738-0212 and she will send you the link and answer questions.

Let's Get Together!
2020-12-13 11:30 - 12:30
On Sunday, December 13th, hop on zoom for a fun get-together. Fellowship is hosting a “Best Christmas Ever or Funniest holiday ever” event, and the more the merrier! We all have a memory of ONE particular holiday or Christmas event that will go down in history as the unbeatable, most remembered event. It may be sentimental, spiritual, funny, or even tragic, in a funny sort of way – like the turkey dinner in the movie The Christmas Story and Chevy Chase’s Christmas Vacation. Join us on Zoom after the service and let’s share our memories, laugh together, and salute to future memories. Who knows, our untoppable memories just MAY get topped!

Blue Christmas Service
2020-12-15 19:00 - 20:00
The holidays and Christmas in particular can be a difficult time of year to find the space to feel emotions other than joy & cheer. Grief and pain know no season. Join us for the Blue Christmas Service on Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 pm. We will gather virtually via Zoom, to hold space for grief, uncertainty, and the fullness of what we may be carrying this season. Please have a candle with you. See YouTube and Facebook for a short version of this service to watch anytime throughout the month.
