Lakewood UCC

Contemplative Practices Course
2019-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Pastor Curt and Sheila Wiese will be co-leading a three week class on contemplative practices. Contemplative practices are prayer and meditation methods focused on resting in God’s presence and prayerful listening for God’s word to us. This offering will take place on Tuesdays, January 29, February 5, and 12, from 6:30-8:00 pm.

Please sign up on the Welcome Center and talk to Pastor Curt if you have any questions.

Men’s Breakfast
2019-02-09 09:00 - 10:30
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. Restaurant: Sunrise/Sunset at 1424 S. Wadsworth. Questions? Contact Daryl Foelske.

Ooh-La-La Sunday!
2019-02-10 11:30 - 12:30
It’s Valentine’s Day! Let’s celebrate how much we love Lakewood UCC with an all-church fellowship with decadent chocolate treats! Chocolate covered strawberries? Chocolatey rice krispie treats? Chocolate pretzels? Count me in!

(Remember! We’re a nut-free church so please leave your nut treats at home.)

Brewatitudes
2019-02-17 15:00 - 16:30
Join us February 17 from 3-4:30 at Landlocked Ales (3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227) for this monthly gathering to discuss theological topics in a casual atmosphere. Each month we will engage in a new topic at the intersection of theology & living, faith & culture. This month’s conversation will focus on “Joy as Resistance”. Food is available nearby, beer is optional, openness to good conversation a must. Discussion will be facilitated by Rev. Mollie, contact her with any questions!

Listening Well, Leaning-In Conversation
2019-02-24 11:45 - 13:00
It is hard to have important conversations with people you disagree with, and in our current culture, increasingly so. Join the Faith Formation Board, and Pastors Curt and Mollie for a facilitated conversation with the goal of strengthening our listening skills that we might have meaningful conversations with each other. We hope to offer these listening sessions around other challenging topics in the future. This listening session will be an introduction to honing our listening and leaning-in skills over the topic of gun violence, an issue that affects us all. Come with an open mind and heart on February 24 from 11:45-1pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please sign up on the Welcome Center.

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
2019-03-05 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 to a little before 7:00 p.m., so come whenever you can. Also, we’ll need people to help set up that night around 4:00 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Service
2019-03-06 19:00 - 20:00
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.

Creative Crafters
2019-03-10 11:30 - 12:30
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!

Last year’s Holiday Boutique was a big success – but now is our chance to make it even better! Let’s meet to discover what crafts you want to share with this year’s boutique. This group will be an opportunity for fellowship/friendship/fun and creativity. We want to include all crafts – sewing, knitting, crocheting, paper, ceramics, weaving, jewelry, wood – WHATEVER! Even if you don’t currently create, join in the fun and we will include you in the process. Our initial meeting will be on Sunday, March 10th after the worship service in the Conference Room.

Please join us to share your ideas for the Boutique and thoughts on when to meet in the future. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Carolyn Ewald or Malinda Foelske

Lenten Book Study
2019-03-12 18:30 - 20:00
Our pastors Curt and Mollie will be co-leading our Lenten Study every Tuesday beginning March 12 through April 9. Kate Bowler’s Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved, recounts Bowler’s experiences before, during, and after her cancer diagnosis and how being faced with death taught her how to live. Sign up on the Welcome Center. Contact Curt or Mollie for more information.

Brewatitudes
2019-03-17 15:00 - 16:30
Join us March 17 from 3-4:30 at Landlocked Ales (3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227) for this monthly gathering to discuss theological topics in a casual atmosphere. Each month we will engage in a new topic at the intersection of theology & living, faith & culture. This month’s conversation will focus on “Simplicity.” Food is available nearby, beer is optional, openness to good conversation a must. Discussion will be facilitated by Rev. Mollie, contact her with any questions!

April Foolish Day Fellowship
2019-03-31 11:30 - 12:30
Watch for the signup for April Foolish Day, coming Sunday, March 31st. Bring finger foods that aren’t what they seem such as a grilled cheese sandwich made with yellow frosting in-between 2 pieces of pound cake and lightly grilled – get the idea? There will be a poster with ideas, suggestions, and recipes in front of the Fellowship Hall.

Brewatitudes
2019-04-07 15:00 - 16:30
Join us April 7 from 3-4:30 at Landlocked Ales (3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227) for this monthly gathering to discuss theological topics in a casual atmosphere. Each month we will engage in a new topic at the intersection of theology & living, faith & culture. This month’s conversation will focus on wealth. Food is available nearby, beer is optional, openness to good conversation a must. Discussion will be facilitated by Iain Young.

Creative Crafters
2019-04-13 12:00 - 16:00
Creative Crafters will now be meeting monthly to share and work on our crafts. The next meeting will be on Saturday, April 13th from noon to 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a sack lunch and whatever projects you want to create! Feel free to bring sewing machines, tools, supplies, etc. Contact Carolyn Ewald or Malinda Foelske if you have questions.

Palm Sunday Worship & Potluck
2019-04-14 10:15 - 12:00
The Fellowship Committee will again host the annual Palm Sunday Potluck on April 14th, immediately following service. Food assignments are determined by the first letter of your last name. If your last name begins with A-F: main dish; G-M: salad; and N-Z: dessert. We look forward to the Palm Sunday Potluck ushering in Spring and the beginning of Holy Week.

Maundy Thursday: Simple Meal & Tenebrae Service
2019-04-18 18:00 - 20:30
Thursday, April 18, 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
On Maundy Thursday, we remember the harrowing events of Jesus’ final days. At 6:00 p.m., we’ll share a simple supper, as Jesus did with his disciples. At 7:30 p.m., we’ll move to our Tenebrae service (from a 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. Please feel free to come to just the supper or just the service or both.

Easter Sunday
2019-04-21 09:45 - 11:30
Christ is risen! Easter is the high point in the Christian calendar and a day of great joy and celebration. Join us for worship beginning at 10:15 am, but we encourage you to arrive by 9:45 am as the sanctuary is usually very full this day!

Out to Lunch Bunch
2019-05-05 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 the Valley Inn at 1997 S Wadsworth Blvd. Contact Marcia Forney for details or sign up at the Welcome Center.

Brewatitudes
2019-05-19 15:00 - 16:30
Join us May 19 from 3-4:30 at Landlocked Ales (3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227) for this monthly gathering to discuss theological topics in a casual atmosphere. Each month we will engage in a new topic at the intersection of theology & living, faith & culture. This month’s topic will be ethics and climate change. Food is available nearby, beer is optional, openness to good conversation a must. Discussion will be facilitated by Carolyn & Len Ewald.

Congregational Meeting
2019-06-02 11:30 - 12:30
Please plan to join us for the Congregation Meeting following worship on June 2. We will vote in the slate of officers, receive a progress report from the Endowment Committee, and hear an update about our involvement with Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence. See you there!

Annual Spring Clean Up!
2019-06-08 09:00 - 13:00
We are blessed to have such great facilities at Lakewood UCC. Please come join the good fellowship and help us do some cleaning and maintenance on the Church grounds and inside the building. The Board of Church Operations will provide lunch. Please bring any tools that you may have. We suggest parking on the east side parking lot to avoid the neighborhood paint recycling that will take place that day in the west side parking lot. Please note! If you are planning to take part in the cleanup efforts, please sign up at the Welcome Center, so we know how much lunch to prepare!

Paint Recycling
2019-06-08 09:00 - 14:00
This event is a South of Sixth Sustainable Neighborhood Event! Please join them to help make a more eco-friendly environment!

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Get rid of your old, unwanted paint responsibly!

South of 6th is partnering with GreenSheen Eco-Friendly Paint for a paint recycling event during the annual neighborhood garage sale.

Paints that are accepted:
*Acrylic Paints
*Latex Paints
*Water-based Paints
*Water-based stains

Paints that are NOT accepted:
*Alkyds
*Lacquers
*Polyurethanes or urethanes
*Oil-based paints
*Anything flammable

NO COSTS to recycle but cash donations accepted to support South Lakewood Elementary.

Brewatitudes: Healthy Boundaries
2019-06-09 15:00 - 16:30
You, Me, and We: Healthy Boundaries in Today’s World
Join us June 9 from 3-4:30 at Landlocked Ales (3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227) for a discussion on setting boundaries in today’s fast-paced and interconnected world. We will discuss the value of setting boundaries both in our personal lives and as an open and inclusive community. Is it possible to say “no” and adhere to Christian values? Food is available nearby, beer is optional, openness to good conversation a must. The discussion this month will be facilitated by Cory & Christina Smith.

Denver LGBT Pride Fest Parade
2019-06-16 08:00 - 12:00
Here is the information important to remember: Wear red, bring a water bottle, wear sun gear (sunscreen, hat, cool shades), and bring snacks if you’ll need to eat before noon.

For more information about the Denver PrideFest, including event schedules and parade maps, go to: https://denverpride.org/

Earth Hour Dinner & Documentary
2019-06-29 18:30 - 20:30
Care for Creation and South of Sixth Sustainable Neighborhood will be hosting an Earth Hour dinner and documentary on Saturday, June 29th at 6:30 PM. Please bring a covered dish along with any plates, bowls, and flatware you will be using as we strive to make this a Zero Waste event. During the dinner, we will be viewing “From Paris to Pittsburgh,” a documentary that celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change.

Taizé Worship
2019-06-30 10:15 - 11:30
Taizé-style worship comes to us from the Taizé community, an ecumenical Christian group based in France. Songs consist of simple, repeated phrases, and instead of a sermon, there’s an emphasis on contemplation and silence. Some describe it as a massage for the soul. Over the last couple years, this has become one of our most popular worship services. Everyone is invited to join us as we quiet our minds, still our hearts, and wait for the wind of God to blow among us.

New Member Inquirers meeting
2019-06-30 11:30 - 13:00
Do you love Lakewood UCC and want to dig a little deeper into what it means to become a member here? Well, we have an opportunity for you. Pastor Curt will be hosting a no-obligation luncheon after worship for anyone who’s curious. All of your deepest, darkest questions will be answered. All of the arcane mysteries of membership will be revealed. Those who choose to will have an opportunity to formally join the church at a later date. Lunch will be provided, with childcare upon request. RSVP to Curt Preston.

Barbecue Fellowship
2019-07-21 11:30 - 12:00
On Sunday, July 21st we will have an all-church barbecue, so start thinking: baked beans, potato salad, pasta salad, watermelon and other fresh fruits, cakes, brownies, home-made ice cream, and more! Fellowship Committee will provide the smoked pork and smoked chicken, buns, condiments, pop, and water. Y’all bring the rest! A signup sheet is now in the narthex in front of the Fellowship Hall.

Brewatitudes
2019-07-21 15:00 - 16:30
Join us July 21 from 3-4:30 at Landlocked Ales (3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227) for this monthly gathering to discuss theological topics in a casual atmosphere. Each month we will engage in a new topic at the intersection of theology & living, faith & culture. This month’s topic will be the theology of play. Food is available nearby, beer is optional, openness to good conversation a must.

Summer Film Series 2019: City Slickers
2019-08-12 18:30 - 21:00
An annual staple of our summer adult education offerings has been the Summer Film Series. This year our series will focus on cinematic answers to the question, “What’s the point of life?” In each film, the protagonist is struggling with a version of this question. Some are funny. Some are sad. All will help us engage the questions of life, death, and what we do with what we’ve been given in between.

August 12

City Slickers (PG-13)

Mitch (Billy Crystal) is a middle-aged big-city radio ads salesman. He and his friends Ed and Phil are having mid-life crises. They decide the best birthday gift is to go on a two-week holiday in the wild west driving cattle from New Mexico to Colorado. There they meet cowboy Curly who not only teaches them how to become real cowboys, but also one or two other things about life in the open air of the west.

A Legendary Afternoon Tea
2019-08-17 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for an afternoon of fun and frivolity as we enjoy the lively stories of four Legendary Ladies! A mostly traditional menu of finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets will be served along with a hefty side of laughter and a sprinkling of conversation. Doors open at 12:45 pm for a 1 pm teatime. Tickets for this VERY special event are $10 and available for purchase before and after worship on August 4 and August 11 while supplies last!
