Lakewood UCC

Resolution Sunday
2019-01-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
What is your New Year’s resolution? Are you determined to have a more healthy diet? Go gluten free? Eat more veggies? Or, have you decided to begin a slow and easy exercise or meditation program? Maybe you want to commit to listening to less news and replace that time with a good book? Do you want to become more prayerful or are determined to figure out ways to express your gratitude? Maybe you’re like many of us: you begin the year with gusto and two weeks later, you are off track! So… Fellowship announces our first all-church event.

We invite you to bring a snack that supports your New Year’s Resolution. It might be fresh veggies, a Keto or gluten free snack, camomile tea or indulgent fudge!!! Have fun with this. We’ll “restart our resolutions!” Good luck!

Men's Breakfast
2019-01-12 09:00 - 10:00 | 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. Restaurant: The Valley Inn, 1997 S Wadsworth in Lakewood. Questions? Contact Daryl Foelske.

Faith Formation Spring Training
2019-01-06 11:45 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
All Faith Formation Companions (leaders) and those who are interested in becoming a Sunday Morning Faith Formation Companion are asked to attend a brief thirty-minute training on Sunday, January 6. We will be going over the winter and spring curriculum of Biblical and modern-day Prophets, truth tellers, proclaimers, those that call out and announce, reminding people of God’s love.

Christmas Eve Service (Traditional)
2018-12-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ with a traditional evening candlelight service and carols. We’ll start with a medley of Christmas songs at 7:00 pm, move into the service proper at 7:30 pm, and conclude with a candlelit Silent Night. Following the service, join us in the Fellowship Hall for hot cider and good conversation. Plan to arrive early, as this service is always packed!

Blue Christmas Service
2018-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
In the midst of the season of hustle and bustle and as we move toward the longest night of the year, you are invited to a Blue Christmas Service. This simple service creates a sacred space for those who need it in the midst of dark times, grief, uncertainty, loneliness this season. This reflective, accepting service will remind us of God’s presence and hope in the midst of difficulty.

Santa's Workshop Volunteer Opportunity
2018-12-15 12:00 - 16:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join us at the Action Center to spread holiday cheer to families in needy at Santa’s Workshop. This event provides toys for over 4000 kids in JeffCo. We need 12 volunteers to help distribute the toys to families from 12:15 to 4:30 pm at the Faith Mountain Church (12344 W Alameda). Adults and youth 10 & over invited. Please sign up at the Welcome Center.

The Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism Board will be holding a toy collection drive for the Action Center Santa Workshop. This year, we will 100% match whatever toys the congregation donates up to a $600 limit. Toys must be new & unopened. See a list of toys needed at the Welcome Center and the collection box in the Narthex.

Parent’s Night Out
2018-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Parents, a night out for you! Youth and adults will host a parents night out on Friday, December 7 from 6-9:00 pm. Bring your kids (potty trained to 11 years old) to church for an evening of games and a movie. Dinner will be provided, the cost is $15/kid, with no family paying more than $40. This is a fundraiser for our youth, and a wonderful chance for parents to have a date night or holiday shopping night. Tell your neighbors and friends, this event is open to the community! Please RSVP to Mollie at mollie@lakewooducc.com by Wednesday, December 5.

Alternative Gift Market
2018-12-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
How about purchasing that special Christmas gift that will eclipse the joy of giving and receiving it – ‘Gifts That Give Back’. The place to get these Gifts that Give Back is at the Alternative Gift Market being held in the lobby before and after church service on December 3 and 10. Any gift that you purchase at the Alternative Gift Market will support worthy social causes with real economic and environmental impacts, both here in Denver and across the globe. These include: AfricAid, Church World Service, Earth Links, Heifer International, SERRV, and Women’s Bean Project (also including our local church favorite, Incredible Edibles). To learn more, visit the Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism Kiosk in the lobby. Thank you for shopping!

The Big Advent Event
2018-12-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
The Annual Advent Event is upon us! Let’s kick off the season on December 1 with a party! Come to Lakewood UCC to deck the halls (and the sanctuary). This is one of our favorite Lakewood UCC traditions. So join us for the Big Advent Event as we enter this busy and beautiful season.

Out to Lunch Bunch
2018-11-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, 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 a local restaurant as we eat a good meal and get to know each other better. This month we will be meeting at White Fence Farm in Lakewood. Contact: Marcia Forney.

Holiday Boutique
2018-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We’re excited to announce Lakewood UCC’s upcoming Holiday Boutique! Saturday, November 17th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This event will be open to the public, and be comprised of donated jewelry for sale, donated quality crafts for sale, a hot chocolate bar, neighborhood handmade focused vendors, Action Center food drive and MORE!

Mission and Ministry County Fair
2018-11-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Learn more about the mission and ministries of Lakewood UCC at our Country Fair – with all that we have to offer proudly presented along with Autumn fun, games, foods and much more. Prepare to explore and experience our Mission and Ministry Country Fair on November 4. Mark your calendars you will not want to miss this!

2018 Women’s Retreat
2018-10-19 16:00 - 2018-10-21 11:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This year’s theme is Refresh, Rejuvenate and let the Spirit Flow Through You. You can register here, or there are registration forms on the Welcome Center. The retreat will be held at the La Foret Retreat Center in Black Forest, just north of Colorado Springs. The Registration cost is $130.00. Scholarships are always available, just contact Pastor Curt. If you have any questions, contact Linda Andreen.

2018 Fall Women's Retreat
2018-10-19 08:00 - 2018-10-21 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Location: La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Start Time: Check-in from 4:00 pm, Friday, October 19, 2018
End Time: Late morning, Sunday, October 21, 2018
Theme: Refresh, Renew and let the Spirit Flow Through You.
Registration: Please register using registration forms available a the Welcome Center.
Payment: Payment, by cash or check, is required by October 1, 2018. No refunds will be available after October 5. Checks should be made out to Lakewood UCC with “Women’s Retreat” in the memo line. Please mail your payment of $130 (plus $15 if you need linens) to the church at 100 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 80226, or place it in the grey dropbox outside the church office.

World Communion Sunday
2018-10-07 10:15 - 11:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
World Communion Sunday offers us a distinctive opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith. The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church. On this day, we remember that we are part of the whole body of believers. Whether shared in a grand cathedral, a mud hut, outside on a hilltop, in a meetinghouse, or in a storefront, Christians celebrate the communion liturgy in as many ways as there are congregations.

Blessing of the Animals
2018-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
The feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the poor, is held in October. The Care For Creation ministry at Lakewood UCC would like to invite the congregation to a celebration of St. Francis’s care for animals. On Saturday, October 6, Rev. Mollie will be Blessing the Animals in our lives who are our companions or sustain us in one form or another. The invitation is to bring your dogs, cats, rodents, chickens, bees, fish, hedgehogs, reptiles, etc. to be blessed for the work they do and to honor the special relationship between God and all of God’s creatures. If your pet does not play well with others, please feel free to bring a photo to be blessed in their place.

Bible Basics Class
2018-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Do you wish you knew more about the Bible? Are you curious about how the various books got included and how they work together (or not) to tell the story of God’s relationship with humanity? Pastor Curt will be leading a “Bible Basics” class for 3 Tuesdays in October. Sign up on the Welcome Center or RSVP to Curt.

La Puente Mission Trip
2018-09-28 15:00 - 2018-09-30 15:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Are you interested in joining the weekend mission trip to La Puente in Alamosa CO? Adults and youth 12 and older are encouraged to be part of this impactful trip. We’ll leave Friday, September 28 in the afternoon, returning Sunday, September 30 in the afternoon. La Puente is a non-profit that serves the San Luis Valley by providing food, shelter, and other assistance to those experiencing homelessness and community members in crisis. Our work will include gleaning, cooking at the shelter, and may include working in the food bank, the thrift store or their vegetable garden. Before we return, we’ll make our way to the Sand Dunes for some fun and devotions. Total estimated cost per person is $60 or less including lodging, food and transportation. Please sign up at the welcome center if interested, contact Mike Fife or Rev. Mollie with questions.

Confirmation
2018-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Confirmation
2018-2019 is a Confirmation year for Lakewood United Church of Christ! If you are 8th grade or older and interested in going through the Confirmation program, please let Rev. Mollie (mollie@lakewooducc.com) know. The class will generally meet two Sundays a month either from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm, or from 6:00-8pm. (There will be no YAC on the dates when we meet in the evening). In addition to these sessions, there will be a few Sunday morning church visits to congregations in our area to experience and explore a variety of worship service. There may be an opportunity to attend a Confirmation Retreat sometime in the spring. Confirmation in our tradition is an exploration of contemporary and historic Christian teachings, with a goal of each Confirmand developing and articulating their personal beliefs. Contact Rev. Mollie with questions.

Confirmation Schedule
10/7 am Session 1 2/24 pm Session 9

10/21 am Session 2 3/10* am Session 10

11/11 pm Session 3 3/31 pm Session 11

12/2 am Session 4 4/14 pm Session 12

12/9 pm Session 5 4/28 am Session 13 (if needed)

1/13 am Session 6* 5/5 pm Celebration Dinner!

1/27 pm Session 7 5/19 Confirmation Sunday

2/10 am Session 8*

“am” indicates 11:30-1pm and “pm” indicates 6-8pm

* Is a possible morning church visit, with a session after worship back at Lakewood UCC

Bible Study
2018-09-12 10:45 - 11:45 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Every Wednesday morning at 10:45 a.m., Pastor Curt leads a Bible Study for 20-30 members of the congregation. There’s always a lively discussion and a lot of laughter. Basically, if you’re trying to figure out how to take scripture that was written at least 2,000 years ago and apply it to your life in the modern world, this is the perfect place to do it.

YAC Kick-Off
2018-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Calling all YAC-ers who are in 7th grade and up to kick off our fall program year on Sunday, September 9. We’ll meet at our regular time of 6:30-8pm for games and time to reconnect after a summer of trips, camps, and other adventures. We’ll also spend a little time talking about our hopes for the 2018-2019 YAC year. Contact Rev. Mollie with any questions.

Fall Kick-Off and Potluck
2018-09-09 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Summer tends to be the sleepy season at Lakewood UCC. School lets out, people go on vacation, and church activities shift down a gear. Everything just moves a little slower. Hopefully by now though, everyone’s feeling rested and eager to get going again. We’ll kick off our Fall season on September 9 with our choirs back in action and a celebratory potluck after the service. Our youth group, YAC, will have its own kick-off as well. More information on that to come!

Worship in the Park
2018-08-26 10:15 - 11:15 | CO, United States
Join us for our annual “Worship in the Park” service in Anderson Park* (4355 Field St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033). We’ll get things rolling with a pre-service sing-a-long, then an hour of worship followed by a picnic lunch. Steve and Phil Goebel will provide their special homemade root beer and Fellowship will supply the ice cream to make floats. We’ll also have water available. Please bring any other food and drink you want. This is always one of our most popular services of the year, so mark your calendars now! Contact: Steve Goebel.

*Due to construction, the pavilion at Prospect Park was not available this year. We are meeting in a new location: Anderson Park (4355 Field St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033). See a map here.

Faith Formation Leader Training
2018-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you are new or experienced with our Sunday morning Faith Formation program, join us for an hour interactive 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 wonder and explore; the foundation of our Sunday Morning Faith Formation!

LUCC Book Group
2018-08-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our next meeting will be held Sunday, August 19th, in the Conference Room after Church. We will be discussing Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Andreen.

Blessing of the Backpacks
2018-08-19 10:15 - 11:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Bring your personal backpacks, lunchboxes, briefcases, and work bags with you to worship on August 19! We will Bless the backpacks, briefcases, volunteer bags as we enter into a new school year. All ages are invited to participate, bring a backpack or bag that carries your work or volunteering supplies. You’ll take home your backpacks and bags after worship, loaded with a blessing for the new program year. See Rev. Mollie with questions.

Fresh Foods and Homemade Goodies Fellowship
2018-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Here’s your chance to provide our church family with a special treat prepared with your own hands. Please join us in bringing an appetizer size snack of fresh or homemade goodies. A sign-up will be posted by the Conference Room. Thank you.

Taizé Worship Service
2018-08-12 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
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.

Afternoon Tea on the Titanic
2018-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Ladies and Gentlemen, dust off your hats or pull out the lace gloves. Fellowship will be hosting an afternoon tea on August 10, at 2:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for “Tea on the Titanic.” Our guest speaker is Penelope Carlevato, the authority on all things Titanic. She will speak about the elegant traditions and customs of afternoon tea on a world-class ocean liner. Space is limited and tickets are required this year. Tickets are $10 each and will go on sale July 1st at the Welcome Center. You won’t want to miss this!

Vespers in the Courtyard
2018-08-05 18:30 - 19:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
You are invited to join us for a brief vespers service in the courtyard. Vespers is a simple service of evening prayers and songs, a way of giving thanks for the day that has been and reflecting on where God has been in the midst of the fullness of life. This will be a casual yet meaningful intergenerational service. See Rev. Mollie with questions.
