Lakewood UCC

Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | CO
Maundy Thursday is the day we remember the harrowing events of Jesus’ final days as we receive his new commandment, “that we may love one another.” At 6:30 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 the 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
2026-04-05
Easter is the high point of the Christian year as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Easter morning so long ago. We have two worship services, a 6:00 am Sunrise Service in the Courtyard and a 10:15 am in the Sanctuary. Join us for singing, prayers, and great preaching as we shout our Alleluias — Christ is Risen!

Contacting Elected Officials: Best Practices
2026-04-12 11:30 - 12:30
Want to know more about the most effective way to share your thoughts and values with your elected representatives? Curious about getting more involved in advocating but not sure what the process looks like? Lucy Preston will be offering a
presentation based on her experience working in several different legislative offices on the best practices when reaching out to elected officials to make your voice heard. Bring your questions after the service on April 12!

Documentary and Discussion
2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:00
Ahead of this June’s service learning trip, all are invited to learn more about Pine Ridge Reservation, the Lakota Sioux people, and what life on the Rez is like. The Service Learning Trip Team invites all to come learn alongside us as we prepare for our June trip. The documentary will be about one hour long, followed by snacks and a facilitated discussion. Please see Molly Hughes, Rev. Mollie, or Gordon Little with questions.

Earth Day Potluck and Games
2026-04-19 17:30 - 19:00
Please join Care for Creation in Celebrating Earth Day 2026! Earth Day was founded in 1970 and has over a billion people worldwide honoring it every year through projects, cleanups, gatherings, education, art, and advocacy. Find out more about Earth Day’s long and rich history and current offerings HERE. We will be hosting a potluck. Bring a favorite dish to share. We will have Earth-centered games to play, and there will be CAKE!
“We are on Earth to take care of life. We are on Earth to take care of each other.” — Xiye Bastida

Delores Project
2026-04-23 11:00 - 13:00
Our next Delores Project meal will be lunch on Thursday, April 23, 11:00 am. Our menu is broccoli/cheddar/bacon quiche or spinach quiche, fruit salad, and chocolate chip cookies.
You may sign up to provide food or be a server here.
You can sign up with the link and get recipes in your midweek announcements or online. For questions, please contact Pauline Nunez at paulinenunez40@gmail.com or Joan Campbell at joanvilshofen@gmail.com.

Serviceberry Book Discussions
2026-04-26 11:30 - 12:45
You are invited to join the Lakewood UCC community in an exploration of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. Serviceberry is a follow-up to Braiding Sweetgrass, by scientist and Indigenous author Robin Wall Kimmerer. The discussion is hosted by Faith Formation, Care for Creation, and Love Leads. The three-part conversation will explore the themes of reciprocity and abundance and the forming of relationships based on accountability, mutual love, respect, and shared responsibility. We will consider abundance and reciprocity in the natural world, our personal life, and the congregational life of Lakewood UCC. Sign up here.

Church Clean Up
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00
We will again be hosting a church clean-up day on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Lunch provided. There will be both indoor and outdoor projects to beautify our building and grounds. Come for the whole time, or even just an hour! Many hands make light work. We hope to see you there!

Sabbatical Send Off & Set Up
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:30
Sabbatical Send Off Sunday & Set Up: Saturday, May 16, & Sunday, May 17
Sunday, May 17 during/after Worship, with set up on Saturday, May 16
Join us after worship on Sunday, May 17, to send Pastor Curt and family off in celebration and blessing for sabbatical time. We will enjoy a taco bar, cupcakes, and festivities! We also need hands to set up on May 16 at 1:00 pm and clean up on May 17.

Lakewood UCC Book Group in May
2026-05-17 11:30 - 12:30
Please keep an eye out for a new date for this month’s Book Group! The Lakewood UCC book group will meet on May 17 after the church service in the conference room to discuss West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge. It’s a “rousing, emotional novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.” —Goodreads. All are welcome to attend.

Strengthen the Church Offering
2026-05-24 10:00 - 11:30
You’re invited to help strengthen the church on Pentecost, the birthday of the church. The Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the United Church of Christ to cooperatively build up the UCC. The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation in existing UCC congregations. By your generosity to this offering, you build up the Body of Christ. This offering will be taken on Pentecost Sunday, May 24! You can give through tithl.y or putting it in the offering plate.

Delores Project in May
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us on Thursday, May 28, and serve at the Delores Project. This month, we are serving dinner. We will collect food in the church parking lot at 6:00 pm, have servers arrive at Delores Project at 6:30 pm, and serve at 7:00 pm. We need food contributions as well.
The menu is as follows:

Fried Chicken
Potato Salad
3 Bean Salad
Dessert-Celebration cake (purchased by Lakewood UCC Team Delores)

Our May dinner meal at Delores Project marks Lakewood UCC’s 4- year anniversary as meal program participants. That means that we have provided an estimated 50 meals to Delores Project guests. Thank you to all the servers, cooks and donors for keeping this ministry alive! Here’s to four more…..

BTW Emily Wheeland, Executive Director, informed us that volunteers like us help the Delores Project save an estimated $200,000 annually in their budget. How is that for impact?

You can sign up to serve the meal this month with the link HERE and get recipes by clicking on the items above. For questions, please contact Pauline Nunez at paulinenunez40@gmail.com or Joan Campbell at joanvilshofen@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE: Congregational Meeting
2026-06-07 11:30 - 12:30
Please join us for our annual Congregational meeting on Sunday, June 7, after worship service. This will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom link available close to the meeting time. The agenda for the congregational meeting is:

Present slate of officers, board and committee members
Re-covenant our Open & Affirming statement
Offer a Year in Review

We hope you will join us for this very important meeting!

Pine Ridge Donation Drive
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-20
The Service Learning Trip Team invites you to help us take some much needed items to the Pine Ridge Reservation this summer. Re-member, the organization we are serving with, has identified many needs of the community. After asking what is needed most, the resounding answer was new socks, underwear, and shoes, of all sizes and genders. We all know the good feeling of fresh socks and underwear, and the importance of it too! You can drop donations in the Narthex starting May 31, and we will take the supplies with us June 20 to Pine Ridge.

Donations needed

New socks (all sizes and genders)
New underwear (all sizes and genders)
New shoes – sneakers or work boots

Ice Cream Fundraiser at Lakewood UCC
2026-06-14 11:30 - 12:30
Join us after worship in Fellowship Hall for a fundraiser for the church. We’ll enjoy Magill’s ice cream and time together. We had hoped to do the fundraiser at Magill’s, however they’re booked all summer! So we’ll be in Fellowship Hall with Magill’s ice cream. Donations strongly encouraged, as this is one fundraiser for our general budget. Thanks to the Faith Formation Board for sponsoring this event!

Following Jesus, Walking with PRIDE
2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00
Help us to proclaim God’s extravagant love for ALL, and live out our identity as an Open and Affirming Congregation as we join other Metro UCC churches to walk in the Pride Parade on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026! It’s a super fun time for all ages, full of love, joy, and exuberance! We are PURPLE 13 this year and will be meeting at Cheeseman Park on the EAST side between 10:00-10:15 am. Families are welcome and encouraged! More details to come! Contact Brenda Zserdin at 720-255-8300 or brendazserdin@gmail.com for questions.

Interested in joining us? Click HERE to sign up!

Interested in pride swag? support our sibling congregation Juniper Formation and show your pride year round by clicking HERE!

Kingdom of Heaven Art Project
2026-08-09 08:00 - 17:00
FINAL SUNDAY!

Join our art project as we collectively imagine the kingdom of heaven (following Bry’s 7/26 sermon message). Next time you’re at the church will you help us glue the rainbow collage together? If you haven’t added what you imagine the kingdom of heaven is like, will you write it on a piece of paper and glue it to the rainbow? Or if you have another idea you’d like to add, please do that. We will display our kingdom of heaven rainbow art in time for Rev. Curt’s sabbatical return.

Blessing of the Backpacks
2026-08-09 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your backpacks, lunch boxes, briefcases and workbags to worship on August 9th. We’ll bless the bags and those who carry them as we start a new school year held in God’s love! This year’s backpack tags focus on being neighbors to one another and invite children and adults alike to practice that expansive, beyond-the-familiar compassion every day.

Lakewood UCC Book Group in August
2026-08-16 11:30 - 13:00
The Lakewood UCC Book Group will be meeting on Sunday, August 16, after the church service. We will be discussing Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin. All are welcome to attend!

Worship in the Park 2026
2026-08-23 10:00 - 11:30
Please join us for our very special Worship in the Park service on Sunday, August 17, at 10:15 am! On this Sunday, there will NOT be any services at Lakewood UCC. We will meet at the pavilion at Prospect Park (44th Ave. & Robb St. in Wheat Ridge). Our special guest musician this year will be the former Director of Music Ministries, Allyson Koplen. Please feel free to bring a picnic lunch and a camping chair if you’d like. Join us for a special Fellowship after the service! Childcare will be available for those who need it. Hope to see you there!

Delores Project in August
2026-08-27 11:00 - 13:00
Please join us on Thursday, August 27, and serve at the Delores Project. This month, we are serving LUNCH. The menu is as follows:

Pasta Salad with meat/cheese
Garlic Bread
Chocolate Pudding /whipped cream

You can sign up to serve the meal this month by clicking HERE, and get recipes by clicking on the items above. Thanks so much for your continued support of this important ministry. For questions, please contact Pauline Nunez at paulinenunez40@gmail.com or Joan Campbell at joanvilshofen@gmail.com.
