Lakewood UCC

Documentary and Discussion
2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
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.
