YAC Lock In
2018-04-07 18:00 - 2018-04-08 08:00 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join us for an overnight at the church full of games, music, movies, and making YAC-aritos (breakfast burritos to sell, as a fundraiser for Western Regional Youth Event). We might even sleep a little (we will definitely sleep a little)! This promised to be a fun night at the church, come around 7:00 pm on Saturday for dinner, bring a snack to share. See Mollie with questions or to volunteer to be the second adult.

March for Science
2018-04-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
On April 14, 2018, we will once again take to the streets of Denver in support of the March for Science. We are planning to meet in the NE corner of Civic Center Park at 9:30, although music and speakers will begin at 9:00. Please contact Matt Teeuwen at (470) 261-1088 or brg262dist700@gmail.com for more information and/or to coordinate carpooling. We will have Care For Creation t-shirts available for purchase prior to the march. They should be available by Easter and will cost approximately $15.00.

Book Group
2018-04-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
The recently formed LUCC Book Group will be meeting on Sunday, April 15th at 11:30 am in the Conference Room. We are reading The Women in the Castle, by Jessica Shattuck for the April discussion. Hope to see you there!

Earth Day Presentation
2018-04-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
In honor of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, the Care for Creation Ministry presents the following presentation by Jill Engelstad: Girl Power for a Healthy Planet. Of the seven billion people living on the planet, one billion are prosperous, five billion are moving or have moved into middle-income status, one billion are stuck in extreme poverty. The issue of extreme poverty, where one lives on less than $1.90 a day, is morally relevant in a world with sufficient planetary resources and practically relevant in a globalized world.

Earth Day Hike
2018-04-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This Sunday we are going on a hike at Deer Creek Canyon, in honor of Earth Day, spending time in God’s glorious creation together. Please bring a bag lunch to church, we will leave the church at noon. Deer Creek Canyon is about 25 minutes south west of the church (https://www.jeffco.us/1208/Deer-Creek-Canyon-Park, we’ll be doing the Plymouth Creek Trail to the Meadowlark Trail, about 3 miles), we should return around 2:30/3pm. Please wear comfortable shoes (it may be muddy), bring a water bottle. Parents, if you’re interested in joining, or bringing a younger kid, you are welcome! Please let me know if you are coming, as well as if you are interested in driving.

Dinning Out for Life
2018-04-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Chad’s Grill, 275 Union Blvd, Denver, CO, 80228, United States
Every year, for one day, more than 250 restaurants in the Denver and Boulder areas donate 25% of their proceeds to Project Angel Heart, an organization that provides meals for people suffering from HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. You’re invited to be a part of the Lakewood UCC contingent that will be dining out at Chad’s Grill (275 Union Blvd.) to support this worthy cause. Make sure to sign up at the Welcome Center. Contact: Len Ewald.

Giving With Grocery Cards
2018-05-06 11:30 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Remember, the First Sunday of every month we will be selling grocery cards. King Soopers and Safeway cards cost $10. You decide how much to put on the card, they are rechargeable, so once you develop the habit it is easy to use them. Sprouts cards are one-time use and come in denominations of $25, $50 and $100. Lakewood UCC will receive 5% cash back on all purchases made with these cards. Our goal is to get as many families as possible using the cards, so we will have a surplus of funds at the end of the year. We hope to have a bonus for Curt and who knows – if we do this right maybe all of our dedicated staff. Happy Shopping!

Fresh Foods and Homemade Goodies Sunday Fellowship
2018-05-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
May 6 will be an all-church “Fresh Foods and Homemade Goodies” Sunday Fellowship. A sign-up will be posted by the Conference Room. 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. Thank you.

Church Work Day
2018-05-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Would you like to be a volunteer for the church but feel you do not have time for a full-time commitment? If so, we have just the project for you, and no experience is necessary.

Please join us on Saturday, May 12th from 9:00 am to noon for our annual church work day. If you can’t stay the entire time, no problem. We appreciate any help you can give us.

We will be cleaning the outside flower beds, pulling weeds, pruning bushes, raking leaves, and blowing leaves from the courtyard, etc. Just bring your gardening gloves and any other gardening tools you may have. There will also be tools available at the church, and trash bags will be provided. As a thank you to all our volunteers, donuts will be served. Please contact Bill Bobby with any questions.

Strengthen the Church Offering
2018-05-20 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
“Strengthen the Church” is one of the special mission offerings of the United Church of Christ, supporting new church starts, developing the spiritual lives of youth and young adults, and helping to fund the “God is still speaking” campaign. If you’d like to contribute, please place your donation in the envelope included in your bulletin and drop it in the offering plate on May 20.

LUCC Book Group
2018-05-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
LUCC Book Group: Sunday, May 20, 11:30 am
The recently formed LUCC Book Group will be meeting on today at 11:30 am in the Conference Room. We are reading Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. Hope to see you there!

VBS Volunteer Training
2018-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
VBS Volunteer Meeting & Training: Sunday, May 20, 12:00 pm
VBS and Afternoon Day Camp Volunteers and Leaders needed! We have many opportunities for VBS. Plan to join us for this fun and informative meeting after worship today. Please see Rev. Mollie if interested.

Graduation Celebration
2018-05-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Graduate Celebration Fellowship: Sunday, May 27, 11:30 am

Come join us for hot dogs, chips, beans and potato salad in honor of Memorial Day. There will also be cake to honor the graduation of the youth Parker Beastrom and TJ Keefe. Hope to see you all there!

Action Center Volunteer Day
2018-06-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Action Center Volunteer Day: Saturday, June 2, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
We need 12 volunteers to help pack food. There is no age requirement. Kids younger than 7 must have an adult with each of them. We will meet at the Action Center warehouse at 9:00 am at 8755 W 14th Ave in Lakewood, near Garrison and Colfax. They usually provide water, coffee and snacks. Please see the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. For more info, contact Mike Fife.

Denver LGBT Pride Fest Parade
2018-06-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
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: http://glbtcolorado.org/pridefest/.

Father's Day Fellowship
2018-06-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Remembering all dads! Let’s honor all dads at our all-church Father’s Day Fellowship on Sunday, June 17. Has your dad passed on? What do you remember as his favorite snack or dessert? Or is he alive and well, ready to be indulged with his favorite treat? Please add a small note with your dad’s name and a special thought or the name of his treat. They hold a special place in our hearts.

Out to Lunch Bunch
2018-06-17 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 the Olive Garden in Belmar. Contact: Marcia Forney.

Presentation: The Educational Challenges Faced by Dreamers
2018-06-24 11:30 - 12:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join us for a presentation at Lakewood UCC following the worship service to learn more about the obstacles Colorado Dreamers face in gaining access to postsecondary education and how you can help. This presentation will be given by members of the Metropolitan State University of Denver’s (MSU Denver’s) Dreamer Network. This organization is comprised of dedicated professionals within the university whose goal is to advocate for equitable policies, educate the community, plan events and raise funds to support Dreamers students. MSU Denver serves a larger number of undocumented students who qualify for in-state tuition than any other 2- or 4-year institution in Colorado.

Book Group
2018-06-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
The Women’s Book Group will not be meeting the third Sunday in June, as it is Father’s Day. The Group will be meeting instead on Sunday, June 24 after Church in the Conference Room. The June book is Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber. New members to the Group are welcome!

Summer Film Series
2018-07-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
July 12: Sister Act (PG)
This 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a Reno lounge singer, who witnesses a murder and must be hidden in a convent under a witness protection program. She immediately clashes with Mother Superior and the rules of the convent. She finds friends and solace leading the church’s choir. This heartwarming “fish out of water” comedy will have you singing along and wondering what kind of music is at the heart of authentic worship.

July 19: Songcatcher (PG-13)
Winner of a Special Jury Prize at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival, Songcatcher tells the story of Doctor Lily Penleric, a brilliant musicologist, who after being denied a promotion at the university where she teaches, impulsively visits her sister in Appalachia. There she stumbles upon the discovery of her life – a treasure trove of ancient Scots-Irish ballads, songs that have been handed down from generation to generation, preserved intact by the seclusion of the mountains. With the goal of securing her promotion, Lily ventures into the most isolated areas of the mountains to collect the songs and finds herself increasingly enchanted – not only by the rugged purity of the music, but also by the raw courage and endurance of the local people as they carve out meaningful lives against the harshest conditions.

July 26: Amazing Grace (PG)
Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget. This 2006 film takes place in 1797, where William Wilberforce, the great crusader for the British abolition of slavery, is taking a vacation for his health even while he is sicker at heart for his frustrated cause. With few allies such as his mentor, John Newton, a slave ship captain turned repentant priest who penned the great hymn, “Amazing Grace, Wilberforce fruitlessly fights both public indifference and a moneyed opposition determined to keep their exploitation safe. Nevertheless, Wilberforce finds the inspiration in newfound love to rejuvenate the fight with new ideas that would lead to a great victory for social justice.

Out to Lunch Bunch
2018-07-15 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 the Garrison St. Grill. Contact: Marcia Forney.

Vespers in the Courtyard
2018-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 | 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. Please see Rev. Mollie with questions.

Action Center Volunteer Opportunity
2018-07-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Stevens Elementary School, 7101 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033, United States
On Monday, July 30, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, we need 20 volunteers to pack school supplies for needy schools at Steven’s Elementary School, 7101 W. 38th Ave, Wheatridge. Sponsored by the Action Center. Adults and kids 10 or older are welcome. They need all the help they can get, even if for just a couple hours. Bring a sack lunch. We are also collecting school supply donations. The most needed items are: graph paper, red pens, highlighters, loose leaf paper- wide and college ruled, spiral notebooks, and backpacks. For more info, contact Mike Fife.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!
