Lakewood UCC

YAC Shack
2016-03-13 11:15 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Welcome to the YAC Shack! That’s where our youth serve you a delicious soup lunch in exchange for your hard-earned dollars. Those dollars then go to fund their trip to this summer’s National Youth Event in Florida. Everybody wins! We’ll have more details soon, but for now, save the date. Contact: Logan Bennett, Tiffany Beastrom, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Kids Choir Rehearsal
2016-03-13 11:15 - 11:45 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
All children and youth are invited to participate in singing Hosanna, Loud Hosanna during our Palm Sunday service. We’ll be rehearsing immediately after the service this Sunday in the Music Room. Contact: Travis Kornegay.

Men's Breakfast
2016-03-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Sunrise Sunset, 1424 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO, 80232, United States
This Lent, we’ve been inviting y’all to “come to the garden” with us. Well, the men of Lakewood UCC have a counter-invitation: come to breakfast. That’s right, if gardens (literal or metaphorical) aren’t your thing, you can instead enjoy a hearty morning meal with your fellow men at Sunrise Sunset restaurant (1424 S. Wadsworth Blvd.). Or you could come to the garden AND the breakfast. Whoa. Contact: Daryl Foelske.

Youth Group: "Clearness Committee"
2016-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Youth from 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us in the Youth Room as we do our own version of what the Quakers call a “Clearness Committee”—a way of listening for the God who is (and always has been) speaking to us. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston

Men's Retreat Planning
2016-03-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This year’s Men’s Retreat will be held Friday, May 13, through Sunday, May 15, at La Foret Conference and Retreat Center in the Black Forest near Colorado Springs. Our first planning meeting will take place this Sunday after worship. Anyone who’d like to help out (in any capacity) is welcome to join us. For more information, contact Kane McNeill.

Environmental Ministry Group
2016-02-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
It’s a leap year, and we have the perfect way for you to spend your extra bonus day! Last Monday, we had an energetic and idea-filled meeting of folks who were inspired by Pope Francis’s encyclical on caring for the planet. Whether or not you participated in that meeting or the class that preceded it, you’re invited to join us in the Conference Room as we discuss forming a new Lakewood UCC environmental ministry. Watch for the name of the ministry to be revealed soon! Contact: Janet Wise.

Tour of Islamic Center
2016-02-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Islamic Center of Golden, 619 19th Street, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
We’re delighted to announce an upcoming opportunity for those who want to connect with their Muslim neighbors. After our worship service, Lakewood UCC will be visiting the Islamic Center of Golden (619 19th Street, Golden, CO 80401). We’ll see the inside of a mosque, listen to the call to prayer live in Arabic, hear verses being recited from the Qur’an, watch the noon prayer (and try it if we want!), smell Arabian incense, taste Arabian coffee and Pakistani tea, and more! Anyone who wants to is free to arrange carpooling. Please bring a sack lunch, dress modestly, and remove your shoes upon entering the facility. We’d like to get a sense of how many people to expect, so those who are interested should sign up on the Welcome Center or reply to this email.

Encyclical Class Follow-Up
2016-02-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Last month, Janet Wise and Paul Michalec led a powerful (and popular!) class on the Pope’s encyclical letter about caring for the planet. There was so much interest in the topic that the group has decided to meet again and discuss possible next steps. Whether or not you were part of the original class, join us as we plot and brainstorm about forming an Eco-Justice Task Force at Lakewood UCC, offering further environmental education, partnering with South of Sixth Sustainable Neighborhoods, and taking personal actions. If you’re interested but can’t attend this meeting, please contact Janet Wise.

Youth Group: "Islam 1"
2016-02-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Youth from 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us in Youth Room as we finalize plans for our big “YAC Shack” soup fundraiser and get ready for next week’s trip to the Islamic Center in Golden–a trip that will include seeing the inside of a mosque, listening to the call to prayer live in Arabic, watching the noon prayer (and trying it, if you want!), smelling Arabian incense, tasting Arabian coffee and Pakistani tea, and more. How cool is that?! Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Out-to-Lunch Bunch
2016-02-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Lookin’ Good Restaurant, 66 Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO, 80226, United States
It’s fun to stick around after Sunday worship, sipping coffee and chatting with your fellow Lakewood UCCers, right? But you don’t get much time to socialize before everyone goes their separate ways. So what’s the solution? Out-to-Lunch Bunch! Everyone is invited to join us after the service at Lookin’ Good Restaurant (66 Sheridan Blvd.) as we eat a good meal and get to know each other better. Contact: Karen Coiner, Len Ewald.

Fundraising Focus Group
2016-02-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
When we passed our budget for 2016, we agreed to raise funds to pay for much-needed improvements to the church building and grounds. This way, we won’t have to dip into our savings. Everyone who’s passionate about this project is invited to meet in the Stage Room after worship on to brainstorm some brilliant ideas for fundraising. Who knows—we might even have a little fun along the way! Contact: Pat Hayes.

Youth Group: "Fundraising"
2016-02-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Youth from 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us in Youth Room as we brainstorm how to raise enough money to send us all to the UCC’s National Youth Event in Florida . . . and then play games and hang out. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Adult Education: "Cool Diets for a Hot Planet"
2016-02-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Say what??? How does what we eat impact the planet’s health and climate change? Following on from the discussion about Pope Francis’ encyclical letter, this session will look at how climate change is affecting the quality of foods locally and globally, and how our current food systems and diet choices provide opportunities for each of us to reduce the impact on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. We don’t all have to become vegetarians, but there are choices we make as “omnivores” that can alter our diet-environment footprint. The session will be led by Dr. Nancy Krebs, who is starting to tackle these topics in her nutrition research.

Men's Breakfast
2016-02-13 09:00 - 10:30 | The Egg & I, 7830 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
All men are invited to join us for a relaxed, low-key breakfast at The Egg and I (7830 W. Alameda Ave.). We do this every month, and it’s always a good time! Contact: Daryl Foelske.

Bruce Menin Memorial Service
2016-02-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
A memorial service for Bruce Menin will be held this Monday with a reception to follow, and all are invited to attend. The Bereavement Committee would love to get some help with cookies for the reception. Please bring your cookies to the church, making sure that they’re labeled with your name and “Menin reception,” that they’re marked “gluten-free” if they are indeed gluten-free, and that they contain no nuts. Contact: Twila Shankland.

Youth Group: "Super Bowl"
2016-02-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We know our youth love their youth group, but it’s hard to compete with the Super Bowl. So we’ll skip this week and resume next week, hopefully celebrating a Broncos win! Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Adult Education: "Ch__ch. What's Missing?"
2016-02-07 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
To celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week 2016, Rev. Nancy True will lead a new adult education class on the “Call to our Guiding Institutions” created by the Parliament of the World’s Religions. Join us in the Stage Room after worship as we share about what makes church real for our lives and what nourishes us each time we come to church. This will be an easy, interactive class on what makes us happy to be together on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, mission trips, and during other shared activities.

Youth Group: "TBA"
2016-01-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
What will we be doing this Sunday at YAC? We have some big ideas, but we haven’t nailed one down yet. Will it be awesome? Of course. All youth from 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us in the Youth Room as we do those things we do. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Out-to-Lunch Bunch
2016-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Garrison Street Grill, 608 Garrison St # A, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
Join us after the worship service at Cafe del Sol (608 Garrison St # A) for some eatin’ and chattin’. Everyone is invited and no commitment is required. Just come! Contact: Karen Coiner, Len Ewald.

Youth Group: "Prison"
2016-01-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
After a couple weeks of changing times and places, YAC returns to its regular time (6:30 p.m.) and its regular place (the Youth Room). Youth from 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us as we wrap up our series on “visiting those in prison” by watching Morgan Spurlock’s excellent “30 Days” documentary about life behind bars, having a discussion, and writing letters to the women of Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Annual Budget Meeting
2016-01-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our annual congregational meeting to discuss and approve the budget for 2016 will take place after worship on January 24. We’ll send out electronic copies of the budget the Friday before, and have hard copies available that Sunday. Please plan to attend this meeting, as it’s an important part of the life of the church. Childcare will be available for families who need it, and we’ll keep the meeting short and sweet—we promise! Contact: Pat Hayes.

Sunday School Curriculum Training
2016-01-23 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.
