Lakewood UCC

Community Chess Tournament
2016-05-11 16:00 - 17:45 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
South Lakewood Elementary School Chess Club, Cub Scout Pack 237, and Lakewood UCC are pleased to announce our First Annual Kids Community Chess Tournament! The tournament will be held in the Fellowship Hall, and is open to ALL student grades K through 6. Pre-tournament snacks and post-tournament pizza will be provided by SLES Chess Club. We’re looking for youth and adult volunteers. If you can help out (or if you want to enter your kid in the tournament!), contact Dianne McNeill.

Sunday School
2016-05-08 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, our children’s time will be centered around 1 Samuel 25:1-35, in which quick-thinking Abigail prevents a war. Our teachers will help the kids look at how they can make peace like Abigail did. Teacher slots are filled for this week, but if you’d like to volunteer for another Sunday, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Church Work Day
2016-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Would you like volunteer for the church but can’t make a full-time commitment? If so, we have just the project for you, and no experience is necessary. Join us 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’ll be cleaning the flower beds, pulling weeds, pruning bushes, raking and blowing leaves, and doing some outdoor painting. Just bring your gardening gloves and any other gardening tools you may have. Tools, paint, supplies, and trash bags will also be available at the church. Afterward, we’ll provide lunch to thank our volunteers. We hope to see you there! Contact: Bill Bobby.

Care for Creation Ministry
2016-05-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Care for Creation Ministry now has a regular meeting scheduled, and that meeting takes place the first Tuesday of every month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Conference Room. In the words of the Captain Planet theme song, “We’re the planeteers! You can be one too! ‘Cause saving our planet is the thing to do!” That’s right, we’re still welcoming new members. If you’d like to combine your powers with ours, contact Janet Wise or Paul Michalec, or just show up.

Youth Group: "Dating and Relationships"
2016-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
We’re smack in the middle of prom season, and questions about dating and relationships are very much in the air. So what better time than now to talk about them? What are we seeing going on around us? What are we feeling? What are we wondering about? And how are we making our own decisions? Youth between 7th and 12th grade are invited to join us in the Youth Room as we support each other and figure out this stuff together. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty.

Sunday School
2016-05-01 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, we’ll focus on Numbers 27:1-11, in which five sisters who want to inherit their father’s property challenge the unfair system in which land could only be passed on to male heirs. Our teachers will help the kids understand the importance of speaking up for what’s right. Teacher slots are filled for this week, but if you’d like to volunteer for another Sunday, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Dining out for Life
2016-04-28 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 on the Welcome Center, as Chad’s requires an exact number in order to make a reservation. Contact: Len Ewald.

Sunday School
2016-04-24 10:25 - 11:15, 2016-04-17 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, we’ll focus on Genesis 26:12-33, in which Isaac refuses to let a conflict with the Philistines escalate into violence. Our teachers will help the kids understand how sometimes the only way to make peace is to walk away. Teacher slots are filled for this week, but if you’d like to volunteer for another Sunday, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Youth Sunday Worship
2016-04-24 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
On February 26, 2015, a photograph of a dress was posted on Tumblr. The post went viral almost immediately, with more than 10 million people tweeting about the dress in the first week alone. Why did this post become such a phenomenon? Because it touched on one of the most fundamental human questions: Is what I see the same as what you see? In this case, no. Fifty-seven percent of people saw a blue and black dress, but 30% saw it as white and gold, 10% saw it as blue and brown, and 10% could switch between the color combinations. Join us for a special worship service led by our youth as we ask, “What does it mean to see the world from different perspectives? And what does it mean for our faith?”

Girl Time
2016-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Painting with a Twist, 7134 W. Alaska Dr., Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Lakewood UCC Girl Time: “Because there’s more to life than a checklist!” Yup, all women are invited to join us at Painting With a Twist (7134 W. Alaska Dr.) as we sip wine, paint, and get to know each other better. The cost is $35 per person. Feel free to bring a friend! If you’re interested, please RSVP to Jennifer Teeuwen.

VBS Volunteer Meeting
2016-04-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Do you love children? Do you have a passion for sharing your faith? Do you enjoy active games? Are you artsy and craftsy? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the VBS Volunteer Team is for you! This year’s VBS will take place June 13-16, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Sign up on the the Welcome Center, then plan to attend the VBS Volunteer meeting Tuesday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. Contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Youth Group: "Worship Planning 2"
2016-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Last Sunday, we began our Youth Sunday planning with a discussion about what we’ve done so far this year in YAC, what’s been meaningful to us, and how we can incorporate it into a worship service. This Sunday, we’re bringing it home. Youth from 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us in the Youth Room as we finish up our planning and get ready for the Best. Youth. Sunday. Ever. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston

Fundraising Focus Group
2016-04-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
In February, a group of us met to brainstorm brilliant ideas for how to raise money for some of our big church projects. Whether or not you were part of that meeting, join us in the Conference Room after worship as we continue our plotting and planning. Contact: Pat Hayes.

Earth Sunday Worship
2016-04-17 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This year, Earth Day falls on Friday, April 22. We’re celebrating it the Sunday before, with a special worship service planned by Logan Bennett and our brand new Environmental Ministry group. With contemporary music from Anne Rowland & Co., and an emphasis on the big, beautiful planet we all share, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Action Center Tour
2016-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | The Action Center, 8755 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
Want to find out how the Action Center assists those in need in Jefferson County? The Mission Board has organized a tour of the Action Center, which is right here in our neighborhood, at 8755 West 14th Avenue, between Carr and Garrison. Please sign up on the Welcome Center so we can tell them how many will attend. Contact: Carolyn Ewald.

Youth Group: "Worship Planning 1"
2016-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
All youth from 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us in the Youth Room as we get ready to put an exclamation mark on another great year with our Youth Sunday worship service. We haven’t had a Youth Sunday in three years, so it’s definitely past time for another one. Come with your big ideas! Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Sunday School
2016-04-10 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, we’ll focus on Genesis 4:1-16, in which a sibling rivalry between Cain and Abel becomes so heated that Cain murders Abel. Our teachers will help the kids understand this difficult story and see how jealousy can bring pain in relationships. Teacher slots are filled for this week, but if you’d like to volunteer for another Sunday, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Small Group Sunday Worship
2016-04-10 10:15 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
After last Fall’s Leadership Retreat, a group of us decided to keep meeting and discuss how to make our church’s small group ministries more visible and accessible to everyone. No we’re finally ready to reveal the fruits of our labors! Join us for a special worship service led by Ruth Rueter, Susan Rumley, Pat Hayes, Jodi Bushdiecker, Logan Bennett, and Jacob Liechty, as we look at how YOU can connect more deeply with God and your fellow Lakewood UCCers.

Men's Breakfast
2016-04-09 09:00 - 10:30 | The Egg & I, 7830 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Those breakfasting men are at it again! Come, order your bacon and eggs, drink too much coffee, tell inappropriate jokes, and discuss life, the universe, and everything. At least, that’s what we assume happens at Men’s Breakfast. All are welcome, at The Egg and I (7830 W. Alameda Ave.). Contact: Daryl Foelske.

Care for Creation Ministry
2016-04-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
You’ve been hearing about Lakewood UCC’s brand new environmental ministry for a few weeks now. Well, now it has a name! Yup, “Care for Creation Ministry” has been christened, and it’s ready to make some noise. Join us as we plan how to address issues of climate change, sustainability, and eco-justice in our own lives, in our neighborhoods, and around the world. Contact: Janet Wise.

New Member Inquirers
2016-04-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Want to find out more about what it means to become a member of Lakewood UCC? Then come to a special luncheon after worship at which Pastor Curt will go through the ins and outs of joining the church and answer all your questions. Coming doesn’t obligate you to anything, and childcare will be provided upon request. RSVP to Curt Preston.

Islamic Center Follow-Up
2016-04-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Last month, a group of more than 40 Lakewood UCCers visited the Islamic Center of Golden. Whether or not you were part of that trip, please join us after worship to discuss some possible next steps. In a time of paranoia and suspicion, how can we stand in solidarity with our Muslim neighbors? Come and offer your ideas! Contact: Curt Preston.

Sunday School
2016-04-03 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Just like the rest of the congregation, the kids will be hearing the story of the walk to Emmaus this week, with an emphasis on how we find hope as we journey with Jesus. They’ll leave following the Passing of the Peace, then return to worship after the Lord’s Prayer for a special communion service. Our teacher slots have been filled for this week, but if you’d like to volunteer for another Sunday, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Spring Youth Retreat
2016-04-01 19:00 - 2016-04-03 11:00 | La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80908, United States
This year’s Spring Youth Retreat at La Foret Conference and Retreat Center invites youth from 7th through 12th grade to “Come to the Water.” Lakewood UCC’s own Logan Bennett and Jacob Liechty are part of the planning team, so of course it will be awesome! Because everyone will be smelly and exhausted on Sunday, our youth group won’t meet in the evening.

Environmental Ministry
2016-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Something exciting is happening at Lakewood UCC, and you’re invited to get in on the ground floor! We’re forming an environmental ministry group. Please join us for our next meeting as we work on vision, goals, and a name for the group, as well as talking with Logan Bennett about ideas for April 19’s Earth Day worship service.

Youth Group: "Easter Party"
2016-03-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This Sunday, we have not one but two activities for our youth. The first will take place in the morning, when the youth will leave worship during the “Passing of the Peace” to stuff and hide Easter eggs. The second will take place in the evening, when the youth will . . . PARTY! Easter eggs will be painted, music will be blasted, games will be played, and way too much sugar will be consumed. If you’re a youth between seventh and twelfth grade, come and join us. Oh, and make a note that their will be no youth group meeting on Easter Sunday. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Easter Egg Hunt
2016-03-20 11:30 - 11:45 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Our potluck brunch is awesome, but, we thought to ourselves, why stop there? Why not add to the awesomeness? This year, all children in elementary school and younger are invited to our First Annual Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt (or FAPSEEH, for short). Please bring your Easter basket to collect your goodies. If you’d like to donate plastic eggs or candy for this event, you may place your donations in the box in the Narthex marked “Easter Egg Hunt” on or before Sunday, March 13. A special thank you to our middle and high school youth for preparing and hiding the eggs for this event! Contact: Jodi Bushdiecker.

Kids Choir Rehearsal
2016-03-20 09:45 - 10:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
All children and youth are invited to participate in singing Hosanna, Loud Hosanna during our Palm Sunday service. We’ll be rehearsing immediately before the service in the Sanctuary. Contact: Travis Kornegay.

One Great Hour of Sharing
2016-03-20 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
OGHS is one of the special mission offerings of the United Church of Christ, providing clean water, food, education, healthcare, micro-credit, resettlement, advocacy, emergency relief, and rehabilitation for people in crisis around the world. If you’d like to contribute, please place your donation in the envelope included with your bulletin, then drop it in the offering plate. To find out more about OGHS, go to ucc.org/oghs.
