Lakewood UCC

Ash Wednesday Special Service
2023-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | CO
Join us in person or online for our Ash Wednesday service with Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, with the physical reminder that we have come from ash and to ash we will return. Join us for this meaningful service. Communion elements will be provided for this service, childcare will be available

Ashes-2-Go: 11:00 am-1:00 pm: Swing by the westside church parking lot to receive your ashes. They will be available to take home with you or you can receive the imposition of ashes on your forehead or hand. Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, with the physical reminder that we have come from ash and to ash we will return. Please be in touch with Rev. Mollie if you’d like to receive ashes at another time.

Lenten Drives
2023-02-26 - 2023-03-05
Last year, we asked our Lakewood UCC congregation to donate each week in Lent to a selected group of organizations. This Lenten season, we are focused on the theme of “Displacement.” A person or family that is displaced means they have been expelled, deported, or impelled to flee from their country of nationality or habitual residence by the forces or consequences of war or oppression.
We are kicking off our Lenten Drives on Sunday, February 26, with Casa De Paz. For two weeks, we will be collecting shoelaces and men’s new underwear for the organization.
On Sunday, March 5, Alondra Flores, a Casa de Paz Representative will speak about Casa de Paz and their mission

Lenten Book Study
2023-02-28 18:30 - 19:30
Thanks to our new technology in the conference room, this offering will be available both in person (at the church) or via Zoom on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm, beginning February 28 – March 28. This year we’ll be reading Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hershey.

In Rest Is Resistance, Tricia Hersey, aka the Nap Bishop, casts an illuminating light on our troubled relationship with rest and how to imagine and dream our way to a future where rest is exalted. Our worth does not reside in how much we produce, especially not for a system that exploits and dehumanizes us. Rest, in its simplest form, becomes an act of resistance and a reclaiming of power because it asserts our most basic humanity. We are enough. The systems cannot have us. We will be placing a group order for books through Tattered Cover, but you are welcome to get the book on your own. Sign up by clicking HERE or at the welcome center. Please contact Pastor Curt if you have questions.

Together Colorado Legislative Update
2023-03-12 11:30 - 12:30
Join us with Together Colorado for a legislative update with special guest, Thomas Weiler! Thomas Weiler is the lead organizer with Together Colorado. He lives in Denver and is a husband and father of two. Thomas has been organizing since 2012 and has worked as a labor organizer with SEIU105 in
Colorado, and faith-driven community organizations in the Faith in Action network to help families put their faith into action by identifying and addressing the systemic roots of injustice. Thomas will update Lakewood UCC members on legislative priorities and how our faith voices can make a
the difference on important issues like immigration, affordable housing, and climate issues.

Casa De Paz Service Day
2023-03-17 10:00 - 13:00
Join Faith in Action On Friday, March 17, from 11:00-3:00 pm, for the opportunity to volunteer with the organization to help with organizing supplies, as well as help out with other needs for recently released detainees! We will meet at the church at 10:00 am, and go over together to begin the volunteer work at 11:00 am. Please reach out to Pauline Nunez for any questions, and sign up HERE or on the signup sheet at the Welcome Center.

Fill the Easter Eggs for the Egg Hunt
2023-03-26 11:30 - 12:00
Join members from the Faith Formation Board to fill Easter Eggs for our April 2 Egg Hunt. Many hands make light work, and we anticipate this will take about 30 minutes after worship. Meet us in the conference room.

Palm Sunday
2023-04-02 10:30 - 13:00
Palm Sunday Communion Service, 10:15 am
Sunday, April 2, is Palm Sunday. It’s the Sunday that marks Jesus’ triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, the start
of Holy Week. We will receive and wave palm branches, with singing and shouts of Hosanna to mark this
Sunday. Let us make way for Jesus and the start of Holy Week!

Get ready for Palm Sunday Potluck Brunch, 11:30 am
Fellowship is partnering with Faith Formation to have a wonderful Palm Sunday Fellowship following the
service. Our Potluck Brunch is back and Faith Formation will have activities for the children including an
Easter Egg Hunt. Watch your Wednesday email for more information.

Palm Sunday Egg Hunt, 11:30 am
During the Palm Sunday Brunch fellowship time, join the Faith Formation Board for an Easter egg hunt!
We’ll countdown together and hunt for eggs in the courtyard area. Bring your own basket, we hope to see
many of our kiddos and families there! See Rev. Mollie for more information.

Maundy Thursday Service
2023-04-06 18:30 - 20:00
Maundy Thursday is the day we remember the harrowing events of Jesus’ final days. At 6:00 pm, we’ll
share a simple supper, as Jesus did with his disciples. At 7:30 pm, 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. Communion will also be offered. Please feel
free to come to just the supper, just the service, or both.

Easter Sunday 2023
2023-04-09 06:00 - 11:30
Easter Sunrise Service, 6:00 am
Join us for a beautiful, small Easter Sunrise Service at 6:00 am Easter morning. Since the first resurrection,
people have been meeting at dawn’s first light to celebrate Christ’s resurrection and God’s promise of hope
and life. Join us in the courtyard at church for this short yet meaningful service.

Easter Sunday Service, 10:15 am
Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Easter is the high point in the Christian calendar and a day of great joy
and celebration. Join us for a very special Easter Service beginning at 10:15 am

Delores Project Meal in April
2023-04-13 11:00 - 13:00
Delores Project in April
Thursday, April 13, 11:00 am
Our next Delores Project meal will be lunch on Thursday, April 13, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Our menu is:

King Ranch Chicken Soup
Asparagus Summer Salad
Your favorite fruit cobbler or pie

If you would like to provide food or be a server for this meal, please sign up HERE. Feel free to contact Joan Campbell or Pauline Nunez with any questions. Joan Campbell (joanvilshofen@gamil.com; 603-339-1986) Pauline Nunez (paulinenunez40@gmail.com; 505-350-3281)

Brewatitudes
2023-04-16 15:00 - 16:30
Let’s get together and talk about faith, theology, and current life and events. From February to May, we’ll use a different podcast episode as our entry point into our conversation. This month we’ll listen to “How Gender Equality Can Save the Planet” from A Matter of Degrees. You can listen HERE or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. We’ll meet at Landlocked Ales (3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood) from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm and see where the conversation takes us. See Rev. Mollie for more info.

New Member Inquirers' Luncheon
2023-04-23 11:30 - 12:30
Are you new to Lakewood UCC? Have you been around a while but are wanting to find out more about getting more involved? Do you have questions about what being a member of Lakewood UCC means? Please join us for a New Member Inquirers’ Luncheon in April! We will gather following worship, in person, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm on Sunday, April 23. Lunch will be provided. Childcare is available. Our purpose is to answer questions, share our faith journeys, and learn about Lakewood UCC and about the United Church of Christ. If you would like to attend, please email Pastor Curt at curt@lakewooducc.com

New Member Inquirers' Lunch
2023-04-23 11:30 - 12:30

Graduation Announcements Needed!
2023-04-24
We want to recognize, celebrate, and bless the members and friends in our church community who will graduate this spring. If you (or your child) are graduating from high school or college, please send the following details to us at office@lakewooducc.com- name, school, graduation date, and future educational/career plans. We would also love to have a picture of each of our graduates. Thank you, we look forward to celebrating your many accomplishments!

Adult Confirmation
2023-05-02 18:30 - 20:00
Tuesday, May 2, 9, 16, & 23 – 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm In Person and via Zoom
Are you interested in learning more about Church History or the Bible? How about more about our denomination, the United Church of Christ, or our own congregation’s origin story? Join us for one or all of the Confirmation for Adults education sessions as we explore many of the topics covered in youth Confirmation. See Rev. Mollie or Pastor Curt for any questions. Interested? Sign up HERE or at the form on the Welcome Center at the church.

Church Spring-ification!
2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00
Please join us for a day of exercise and fresh air doing the general outdoor cleanup for the building. If you have gardening tools and gloves, please bring them. Hope to see you then!

Lakewood UCC Birding Trip
2023-05-13 08:00 - 09:30
Optional Birding 101 Session on Friday, May 12, 7:00 pm, Birding Trip on Saturday, May 13, 8:00 am
The snow is melting. The spring flowers are emerging from their winter nap. The birds are returning to their summer homes in Colorado. Join Len Ewald and Paul Michalec on a birding expedition. This is a chance to learn about some local avian friends and share a walk with some Lakewood UCC members. On Friday, May 12, at 7:00 pm, Len and Paul will host an optional Birding 101 Session at the church. The intent is to introduce the basics of birding and to learn a few facts about local bird residents. Then on Saturday, May 13, at 8:00 am, Len and Paul will lead a walk around Main Reservoir (Florida and Kipling), the parking lot just west of the Starbucks across from the King Soopers. No previous experience is needed. Binoculars are helpful but not necessary. If you can’t make the Friday session you are still welcome to join the Saturday walk. Contact Len Ewald at lewald2@comcast.net or Paul Michalec at paul.michalec@du.edu if you have questions

Brewatitudes
2023-05-21 15:00 - 17:00
Let’s get together and talk about faith, theology, and current life. February – May we’ll use a different podcast episode as our entry point into our conversation. This month we’ll listen to “The Thrilling New Science of Awe”- On Being Podcast with Krista Tippett and Dacher Keltner. We’ll meet at Landlocked Ales (3225 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood) from 3:00 pm4:30 pm and see where the conversation takes us. See Rev. Mollie for more info.

Delores Project in May
2023-05-25 18:00 - 19:00
This May marks one year since the start of Lakewood UCC’s Team Delores. To celebrate the anniversary of our providing meals for the Delores Project guests, our May dinner will be a cookout with a “birthday” cake! We still need 3 potato salad contributions and 8 burger patties with 8 buns. Please sign up here for food contributions and/or serving. Feel free to contact Joan Campbell (joanvilshofen@gmail.com) or Pauline Nunez (paulinenunez40@gmail.com) with any questions.

Congregational Meeting
2023-06-04 11:30 - 12:30
Mark your calendars for our in-person Congregational Meeting on Sunday, June 4, at 11:30 am. The primary purpose of the annual meeting is to vote on the slate of officers for the next 12 months. We will also review the Annual Report for the year. Please plan to attend to ensure we meet our quorum numbers. Paper copies of the Annual Report are available at the Welcome Center in the Narthex or found digitally HERE.

Liturgists Workshop
2023-06-04 18:30 - 20:00
You may have noticed that we are including more lay-led prayers to our worship services, particularly when either Pastor Curt or Rev. Mollie are out of town. As Congregationalists, we celebrate the voices of all who are a part of the community, not just the ordained ministers. We feel that including more diverse voices in worship is valuable.

We are hosting a workshop on being a liturgist on Sunday, June 4. The “liturgist” is a name for a person who reads prayers and helps to lead worship. Please consider joining us for this workshop if you are interested in learning more about writing prayers, offering prayers during worship, or just about how the various parts of service come together. If you have questions, please see Paul Michalec, Rev. Mollie, or Pastor Curt.
Interested? Sign up by clicking HERE, or by filling out the form on the Welcome Center at church!

Men's Breakfast
2023-06-10 09:00 - 12:00
We will gather at the Valley Inn Restaurant (1997 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227) at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 10. This is a time of casual conversation with no particular agenda. Any and all are welcome! Questions? Contact Daryl Foelske or Curt Preston.

Sabbatical Send-Off for Rev. Mollie
2023-06-11 11:30 - 12:30
Join us after worship on Sunday, June 11, to celebrate Rev. Mollie Landers Hatt as she prepares to leave for her Sabbatical for the summer. There will be a delicious Mediterranean feast, fun activities for all ages, trivia, and a great time to be had by all as we send off Rev. Mollie for her time of rest.

Helpers Needed for Potluck Journey with Jesus this Summer!
2023-06-21 18:00 - 19:30
Faith Formation is again offering a potluck intergenerational event this summer, for four Wednesdays starting July 12. This summer we will Potluck and Journey with Jesus through the landscapes of mountains, lakes, desert, and pastures. We’ll explore a Jesus story together with song, art, nature, and play. This is truly for all ages! We need helpers to run stations, set up, and clean up, if you are interested in helping with the potluck or programming, sign up here or on the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Programming helpers will have training on June 21 (with a potluck from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm) to be prepared to lead. Thank you for being part of these fun events! Questions? Contact Members of the Faith Formation Board

Delores Project in June
2023-06-22 11:00 - 14:00
Delores Project in June
Thursday, June 22, 11:00 am
This month’s Delores Project meal is Thursday, June 22. The menu for this month’s lunch is:

Sloppy Joes on Buns (1 veggie & GF option)
Tossed salad
Peach Cobbler/whipped cream

If you’re interested in joining us this month, you can sign up HERE. If you have never signed up to be a meal server, come join us this summer!
For questions please contact paulinenunez40@gmail.com or joanvilshofen@gmail.com.

Following Jesus, Walking with PRIDE
2023-06-25 08:00 - 17:00
Join Lakewood UCC and other Metro UCC churches as we walk in the Pride Parade on June 25, 2023! Our group is in #14 and 15, in the Green Group, meeting at Cheeseman Park at 8:40 am. Wear red or rainbow/tie dye if you would like! Let us know to watch for you at dbzserdin@comcast.net. This is a wonderful way to extend hospitality, proclaim God’s extravagant love for ALL, and live out our identity as an Open and Affirming Congregation. And it’s a super fun time!

Delores Project in August
2023-08-13 11:00 - 14:00
This month’s Delores Project meal is dinner on Thursday, August 24. The menu is as follows:

Pasta Salad with Meat & Cheese (Click for recipe)
Garlic Bread
Chocolate Pudding

You can sign up to volunteer for serving or meal prep by clicking HERE, or on the Lakewood UCC website homepage. If you have never signed up to be a meal server, come join us this summer! For questions please contact paulinenunez40@gmail.com or joanvilshofen@gmail.com.

Out to Lunch Bunch in August
2023-08-20 12:00 - 14:00
Out-to-Lunch Bunch will meet again on Sunday, August 20 at noon at Jose O’Shea’s Mexican Restaurant at 2nd Avenue and Union Ave. I would appreciate your getting that into the weekly events list if you can. There will be a small sign and a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Center.

Kick-Off Sunday and Rev. Mollie's Return!
2023-09-10 10:00 - 12:30
Kick-Off Sunday and Rev. Mollie’s Return!
Sunday, September 10, 10:15 am

Kick-Off Sunday is coming fast! This is a special Sunday where we welcome back our programming that took a break for the summer such as chancel and bell choir, our youth programs, and so much more! We have a very special Kick-Off Sunday this year because it’s also the Sunday we welcome Pastor Mollie back from her sabbatical! As usual, we will have our Potluck Brunch that Sunday. Here is the list of the dishes to bring.

If your name begins with:
A-G= Main Dish
H-N= Side Dish
O-Z =Dessert

Because we did have a wild card last Potluck, if your name begins with P, you can bring anything you want. Please bring a list of the ingredients in your dish, so we don’t have any allergic reactions. And as always, Lakewood UCC is a nut-free zone!

Confirmation Kick Off
2023-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
For Confirmands and Parents. We’re excited to be able to offer Confirmation this year, open to those in 8th grade and above. Confirmation is a program of exploration of contemporary and historical Christian teachings, with the goal for each Confirmand to develop and articulate their personal beliefs. Please see Rev. Mollie if your student is interested in being part of the confirmation program at Lakewood UCC 2023-2024, and confirm you will be at the September 24 meeting.
