Lakewood UCC

Tenebrae Service and Communion
2018-03-29 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
On Holy Thursday, sometimes called “Maundy Thursday,” we recall the Last Supper, as well as the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. The word “Maundy” is rooted in the Latin word “mandatum” which means: “to give, to entrust, to order.” According to John’s gospel, on the night of the last supper, Jesus gives his disciples a commandment: “that you love one another; even as I have loved you, you also ought to love one another” (John 13:34).

Tenebrae means “Service of Shadows”, and is marked by 12 readings of scripture by candle light and punctuated with music. After each reading, one candle is extinguished and the sanctuary becomes progressively darker, concluding with complete darkness. This is often regarded as one of the most powerful worship services of the year. The Frugal Meal and Worship are each a separate event, so feel free to come to one or both of these offerings.

Frugal Meal
2018-03-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
On Holy Thursday, sometimes called “Maundy Thursday,” we recall the Last Supper, as well as the betrayal and arrest of Jesus. The word “Maundy” is rooted in the Latin word “mandatum” which means: “to give, to entrust, to order.” According to John’s gospel, on the night of the last supper, Jesus gives his disciples a commandment: “that you love one another; even as I have loved you, you also ought to love one another” (John 13:34).

We begin this service at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall with a frugal meal of soup and bread, moving to the sanctuary at 7:30 for our Tenebrae Worship and Communion. The Frugal Meal and Worship service are each a separate event, so feel free to come to one or both of these offerings.

Palm Sunday Potluck Brunch
2018-03-25 11:15 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Hosanna! Hosanna!

Palm Sunday brings the annual brunch we all love and enjoy! All are welcome to come and partake, and you may bring a dish to share if you choose. Just remember all dishes must contain no nuts of any kind! As promised, we rotate folks alphabetically to an assigned dish. If your name begins with: A-F – bring a salad; G-M – bring a dessert; N-Z – bring a main dish. We look forward to seeing you for this fun, family-friendly tradition.

Palm Sunday Service
2018-03-25 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Palm Sunday worship service celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. We wave palms and sing joyfully as we recall the crowds’ joy at seeing Jesus! Following worship, we’ll enjoy a Potluck Brunch sponsored by the Fellowship Committee.

One Great Hour of Sharing
2018-03-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
One Great Hour of Sharing is an offering that makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of money and time. Today, projects are underway in more than 100 countries, including the US and Canada. Please use the One Great Hour envelopes to give to this offering.

Youth Underground
2018-03-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We will be joining with other Denver Metro Youth for the Spring Youth Underground event Faith in Many Shapes. We’ll hear from a number of speakers from our area with unique and different faiths, journeys, and callings. Join us for this interfaith exploration, sharing a meal, and of course, making new friends from other UCC churches. The event is held at 6th Ave UCC, we’ll meet at Lakewood UCC at 5:30 pm to carpool over and return by 8:30 pm. Please see Mollie for more details or to volunteer to help with the carpool.

Winter Luau Fellowship
2018-03-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Aloha! When King Kamehameha II ended the taboo of women and men eating separately, the first luau was created. We invite you to bring a delectable tropical treat. Early spring is the perfect time for a little dress-up and imagining blue waters and sandy beaches! Our all church
Fellowship next Sunday celebrates Hawaii and our own Lilinoe, Hawaii’s ancient Goddess of the Mists. So, bring out your favorite aloha shirt, shorts, sandals or a muumuu and bring along your favorite luau appetizer.

Worship Service
2018-03-04 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We meet for worship every Sunday at 10:15 am, and we’d love it if you stopped by and joined us. You can park in the large west lot on Carr Street or the smaller east lot on Brentwood Avenue. Street parking is also available. Please enter through the main doors on 1st Avenue. When you come in, a welcomer will greet you and answer any questions you might have.

People usually arrive a little early and hang out in the lobby inside the front doors until about 10:10 a.m. Then they pick up a worship bulletin at the Sanctuary doors, go in, and sit wherever they want. The service lasts for about an hour, and includes a welcome, announcements, prayers, songs, Bible readings, and a sermon. Our worship tends to feel casual and traditional at the same time, with music that ranges from classic hymns to gospel, folk, and contemporary. If you want to, you’ll have a chance to greet the people sitting around you, share your joys and concerns, and give to the work of the church.

New Member Luncheon
2018-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Are you new to Lakewood UCC? Have you been around a while but never formally joined? Just want to learn more about our church and our various ministries? You are invited to a New Member Inquirers meeting on Sunday, February 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided and childcare is available upon request. Please RSVP to Curt so we know how many to expect.

Welcomer Training
2018-02-25 09:15 - 10:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Offering hospitality and extravagant welcome is an important part of our ministry. Every Sunday we have “welcomers” stationed near the entrance to the church. Their job is simple—welcome people. If you are interested in being a part of this simple yet critical ministry of the church, please come to the Welcomer Training on February 25 at 9:15 am. The training lasts about 30 minutes. Questions? Contact Curt Preston.

Lenten Book Study
2018-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our pastors Curt and Mollie will be co-leading our Lenten Study every Tuesday beginning February 20 through March 20. Marcus Borg’s 2014 book, Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most has been called “a manifesto for all progressive Christians who seek the best path for following Jesus today.” Borg is a world-renowned theologian and author of more than a dozen books. For five Tuesday evenings beginning February 20, we’ll explore what it means to live our convictions as progressive Christians. Chapter titles include: Faith is a Journey, Salvation Is More About This Life than an Afterlife, Jesus is the Norm of the Bible, and Christians are Called to Peace and Nonviolence. Copies are available online, in bookstores, and via Kindle. Please sign up at the welcome center. Contact Curt Preston or Mollie Landers Hatt for more information.

Ash Wednesday Service
2018-02-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
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 great way to prepare your spirit for the season of Lent.

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
2018-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
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.

New! Book Club
2018-02-04 11:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
After all the great conversations at the 2017 Women’s Retreat, we talked about starting a book club. Well, we have chosen a book and a date for the first meeting! The booked we picked is by Brené Brown and it’s called Braving the Wilderness. Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston. She has spent the past sixteen years studying courage, vulnerability, empathy, and shame, and is the author of four books: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, and Braving the Wilderness. She also has some amazing Ted Talks! More details on the book club will be announced soon.

Associate Pastor Candidate Visit and Special Congregational Meeting
2018-01-14 10:15 - 11:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join us for a very exciting Sunday worship service where we will hear from Associate Pastor Candidate Rev. Mollie Landers Hatt. There will be a special Congregational Meeting and vote on the Associate Pastor Candidate following the worship service. We hope to see you all there at this invigorating time in the life of Lakewood United Church of Christ!

Meet the Associate Pastor Candidate
2018-01-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We are excited for the congregation to get to know Associate Pastor Candidate Mollie Landers Hatt and to welcome her to Lakewood UCC. There will be an open house at the church on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 pm. We would love for our community to come say “hi” to Mollie, and get to know her a bit before the Congregational Vote on Sunday, January 14.

Open Office Hours with Curt
2018-01-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Pastor curt will be holding some open office hours this week to give members of the congregation an opportunity to have a one-on-one discussion about the Associate Pastor position, candidate choice, and anything else that may be on your mind! No appointment necessary, just drop in during the open hours for a chat.

Volunteer at the Santa Shop
2017-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 | The Action Center, 8755 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
Play Santa for the Day! Join us at The Action Center where we will be helping families find the perfect Christmas gifts for their children. Contact Curt Preston or Logan Bennett for more information.

Scandinavian Festival of Lights Fellowship
2017-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Scandinavian Festival of Light Fellowship: Sunday December 10, 11:15 am. In Scandinavia, this is a Festival of Lights honoring one of the earliest Christian martyrs, St. Lucia, who was killed by the Romans in 304 CE because of her religious beliefs. This Fellowship can be a true smorgasbord of sandwiches, deviled eggs, relishes, pastries or any item of your choice. Who makes a good “Kringle?” Let’s celebrate!

Ladies Holiday Luncheon
2017-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Christmas is coming, and at Lakewood UCC, that can only mean one thing . . . it’s time for our annual Holiday Luncheon! Ladies of all ages are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for great food, a white elephant gift exchange, and more fun than anyone should be allowed to have at church. Bring a salad or dessert to share.

Thanksgiving Fellowship
2017-11-26 11:15 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
On Sunday, November 26, you can turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a Fellowship snack. Will you have leftover sweet bread, apple pie squares, or cold veggies to share with your church family? Let’s get creative with those leftovers and share our abundance!

Action Center Volunteer Day
2017-11-19 11:30 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This Sunday from 1:30-4:45 Lakewood UCC will be partnering with the Action Center to provide holiday meals for families in need. This event is not at the Action Center, but at Dennison Elementary.

If you would like to carpool, meet at Lakewood UCC at 1:00. Otherwise, all volunteers will park at Dennison Elementary, located behind the Jeffco Stadium. You will NOT be able to access parking from the Distribution entrance on Kipling.

Directions To Event and Parking:

-Take Garrison Street south from Hwy 6 or north from Alameda

-Turn west on 4th Ave

-Follow signs to volunteer parking.

-Dennison Elementary 401 Independence Street, Lakewood, 80226

-Follow signs to volunteer sign-in, in the cafeteria of Dennison Elementary School. You will sign in, make your name tag, and join a quick volunteer orientation, where you will meet your Team Leader.

What to bring:

-WE WILL BE OUTSIDE, rain, shine or snow! Dress for winter conditions including warm layers, jacket, gloves, and hat.

Fun costumes, Bronco’s colors and Thanksgiving gear welcome!

-Water bottle and snacks

-Comfortable closed-toe shoes

-A toy donation for our Santa Shop if you are able to! (they especially need toys for kids age 8-12: remote control cars, makeup and craft kits, sports equipment etc.)

The Action Center is asking that all participants be at least 15 years old.

Please email Logan (loganleebennett@gmail.com) as soon as possible if you plan to attend.

Food Pantry Donations
2017-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
As part of our work with the Lakewood Faith Coalition, your Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism board is starting to develop a relationship with Deane Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Lakewood. Of the many things Deane Elementary provides to its students and families is access to a food pantry. As our first effort to help Deane Elementary, its students, and their families, we will be collecting donations for their food pantry on November 19 and 26. Items they are requesting include:

Whole grain cereal, like Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios, Granola, etc.
Creamy peanut butter
One-minute rice
Ranch dressing
Buttermilk or similar pancake mix boxes

If you would like to donate to this cause, please bring your donation to the church on one of those Sundays. There will be a collection box in the fellowship hall. Please consider donating to this school in need. Remember, no donation is too small!

New Member Inquirers
2017-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
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 questions will be answered. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP to Curt Preston.

New Member Inquirers
2017-11-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
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 questions will be answered. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP to Curt Preston.​

Sacred Circles Interest Meeting
2017-11-05 11:30 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Have you been hearing about Sacred Circles? If you are interested or just curious, this meeting is for you. Excerpts from the book Sacred Circles, “There is undeniable power in the shape of the circle. It is one of the fundamental energy patterns in the natural world. Circles collect and focus energy. We sit facing inward. We create our own rituals, we are sisters in spirit and bosom buddies.” If you would like to explore this idea plan to join us on Sunday, November 5, at 11:30 in the conference room. Questions? Contact Pat Hayes, Sue Johns, or Sheila Weise.

Pumpkin Palooza
2017-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Pumpkin Palooza: October 29, 11:15 am
Let’s enjoy all things pumpkin! Our all-church Fellowship for October will be on Sunday, October 29. We invite you to share your favorite pumpkin treat. Is it pumpkin bread, chocolate chip pumpkin brownies or pumpkin hummus? In addition, we will hold a Carved Pumpkin Contest! Young and old can bring their carved pumpkin to church on that Sunday morning to compete for the “Peoples’ Choice” award. Will yours be funny, scary or intricate?

Martin Luther Education Series
2017-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Adult Education Series on Martin Luther: Sunday, October 22 and
October 29, 11:30 am
Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World PBS is airing a docudrama about Martin Luther in celebration of the 500th Anniversary of his historic posting of his 95 Theses. We will watch the film together in two parts on consecutive Sundays and have conversation following each section. Child care will be provided. Please sign up on the Welcome Center or RSVP to Curt.

Women's Reatreat
2017-10-20 - 2017-10-22 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This will be a weekend of laughter, making new friends and reconnecting with old friends, time to relax and take care of oneself and wonderful walks in the beauty of La Foret. Registrations will begin at the end of August or the beginning of September. The registration fee will be $130.00, scholarships are available for those who need them.

Second Wind Walk
2017-10-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We hope you can join us and be part of our team for the Second Wind walk at Clement Park in Littleton. This fundraiser is especially relevant now with the recent teenage suicides, the second leading cause of death for teenagers in Colorado. The 2nd Wind Fund was started to provide mental health services for the youth who are at risk for suicide, especially those who can’t afford the treatment. The speakers and the Release of the Doves ceremony begin around 10 am, followed by a 1.5 or 3 mile walk. After the walk, there will be a barbecue lunch, live music, and silent auction. Cost is $30, with a t-shirt and lunch included. For more info, contact Linda Royval. Register here under our team name, Lakewood United Church of Christ.
