Lakewood UCC

UCC National Youth Event
2016-07-26 - 2016-07-30 | Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, FL, 32830, United States
Like the Summer Olympics and the World Cup, the UCC’s National Youth Event only happens once every four years. And, like the Summer Olympics and the World Cup, it’s a life-changing experience for the participants. We’re proud to be sending eight youth to NYE 2016 at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort. Please pray for Parker Beastrom, Anna Good, Grace Keefe, Alison Lloyd, Kassidy Pressley, Lucy Preston, Erin Rueter, and Jack Teeuwen, as they worship, serve, and make friends among the 4,000 UCC and Disciples youth who will be participating.

Sunday School
2016-07-24 10:25 - 11:15 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, our children’s time will focus on Acts 9:1-31, in which Saul encounters God on the road to Damascus. Our Sunday School doors are always open. You’re invited to come and join us for the morning, get to know our awesome kids, and see if you’d like to be part of our Sunday School team. For more information, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Taizé Worship
2016-07-24 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. 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.

Grief Group
2016-07-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2016-07-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2016-06-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Have you experienced the death of a family member, a friend, or someone else who was significant to you? Join us as we talk about the grief process, share our experiences, support each other, and realize that we’re not alone. The group will be hosted by Diane Eberle, and is a collaboration of Lakewood UCC and Halcyon Hospice and Palliative Care. To participate, contact Diane (720-270-2074 or diane@timetoreflect.co) or Halcyon (720-325-2987 or griefsupport@myhalcyon.org).

Beacon Deadline
2016-07-22 | CO
After producing 39 action-packed issues containing all the church news that was fit to print (and some that wasn’t), your Beacon Editor is moving on. The August issue will be his final Beacon. Who will replace him? What exciting new direction will the Beacon take? We don’t know yet. But we do know that if you’d like to contribute this month, you need to email your submissions to the church office or drop them in the Office Manager’s mailbox by this Friday.

Summer Film Series
2016-07-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
For four Wednesdays in July, join us in the Youth Room as our popular Summer Film Series switches from an environmental theme to our main focus: “Identity: Becoming Who We’re Meant to Be.” This week, we’re showing Searching for Bobby Fischer (PG, 1993), in which chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin, caught between his friends, his family, and his cold-blooded instructor, must decide what he’s willing to lose in order to win. Whether or not you’ve seen the movie before, you can expect plenty of food for thought as Pastor Curt leads us in a discussion of who we are and how we got here. Plus popcorn and drinks! And free childcare (available upon request)! What could be better?

Music Inquirers
2016-07-17 11:15 - 12:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Calling one and all! Everyone who’s interested in learning more about our music ministry is invited to join us in the Conference Room after worship. We’ll share why we love singing in the Chancel Choir, playing in the Bell Choir, and being a part of the Praise Team. Whether you know you have talent or think you don’t, we always have room for everyone. Contact: Travis Kornegay.

Sunday School
2016-07-17 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, our children’s time will focus on Acts 12:1-17, in which an angel frees Peter from prison. Our Sunday School doors are always open. You’re invited to come and join us for the morning, get to know our awesome kids, and see if you’d like to be part of our Sunday School team. For more information, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Youth Camping
2016-07-15 14:30 - 2016-07-16 13:00 | Glacier Basin Campground, Hwy 36 W, Estes Park, CO, 80517, United States
Youth from 7th through 12th grade are invited to join us for our first youth camping trip in a very long time. Logan Bennett and Jacob Liechty will be taking the kids to Glacier Basin Campground at Rocky Mountain National Park, where we’ll be, you know, telling ghost stories, roasting s’mores, and running away from bears. Parents, please drop off your kids at the church parking lot this Friday at 2:30 p.m. and pick them up Saturday at 1:00 p.m. If you haven’t already told us you’re going, please contact Jacob Liechty ASAP.

Summer Film Series
2016-07-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
For four Wednesdays in July, join us in the Youth Room as our popular Summer Film Series switches from an environmental theme to our main focus: “Identity: Becoming Who We’re Meant to Be.” This week, we’re showing Bend it Like Beckham (PG-13, 2002), in which Jess, a soccer-mad London teen, must choose between her love of the game and the demands of her traditional Indian parents. Whether or not you’ve seen the movie before, you can expect plenty of food for thought as Pastor Curt leads us in a discussion of who we are and how we got here. Plus popcorn and drinks! And free childcare (available upon request)! What could be better?

Sunday School
2016-07-10 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, our children’s time will focus on Acts 10, in which Peter shares the message of Jesus with a Roman centurion. Our Sunday School doors are always open. You’re invited to come and join us for the morning, get to know our awesome kids, and see if you’d like to be part of our Sunday School team. For more information, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Action Center Volunteering
2016-07-09 10:00 - 14:00 | The Action Center, 8755 W 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
In April, we toured the Action Center . . . and now it’s time for action! The Board of Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism has scheduled our church to volunteer at the Action Center (8755 W. 14th Ave.), sorting donated clothing, selecting what’s in good condition, and hanging the items in the Clothing Bank. All ages are welcome at this family-friendly activity. If you’d like to participate, sign up on the Welcome Center or contact Carolyn Ewald.

Men's Breakfast
2016-07-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Garrison Street Grill, 608 Garrison St # A, Lakewood, CO, 80215, United States
The men of Lakewood UCC will once again break their fast together, this time at the Garrison Street Grill (608 Garrison St.). They’ll meet half an hour early, at 8:30 a.m., so anyone who wants to can volunteer at the Action Center later that morning. So, if you’re a man and you like breakfast, join them! If you’re man who doesn’t like breakfast, well, we don’t even know what to say to you. Contact: Daryl Foelske.

Gaming Night
2016-07-07 19:30 - 20:45 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
What’s the difference between a “games night” and a “gaming night”? Good question. The difference is the kind of games that are played. “Gaming” generally refers to board, card, or role-playing games that require strategy and imagination. Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and Axis and Allies are all good examples of “gaming.” Even if you’ve never rolled a twenty-sided die in your life, join us in the Fellowship Hall for a night of gaming for all ages and ability levels, with chips, drinks, and tons of fun. If you’d like to volunteer to host a game, contact Dianne McNeill.

Summer Film Series
2016-07-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
For four Wednesdays in July, join us in the Youth Room as our popular Summer Film Series switches from an environmental theme to our main focus: “Identity: Becoming Who We’re Meant to Be.” This week, we’re showing Billy Elliot (R, 2000), the story of an 11-year-old boy in the north of England who stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He experiences both trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, overcome his own inner conflict, and learn to stand on his toes! Whether or not you’ve seen the movie before, you can expect plenty of food for thought as Pastor Curt leads us in a discussion of who we are and how we got here. Plus popcorn and drinks! And free childcare (available upon request)! What could be better?

Sunday School
2016-07-03 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, our children’s time will focus on Acts 6-7, which tells the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Our Sunday School doors are always open. You’re invited to come and join us for the morning, get to know our awesome kids, and see if you’d like to be part of our Sunday School team. For more information, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Summer Film Series
2016-06-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This year, our popular summer film series is bigger and better than ever! We kicked off last Wednesday with Wall-E and will continue our environmental theme this Wednesday with Racing Extinction (rated PG-13). Then, for four Wednesdays in July, join us in the Youth Room as we switch to our main focus: “Identity: Becoming Who We’re Meant to Be.” You can expect plenty of food for thought as Pastor Curt leads us in a discussion of who we are and how we got here. Plus popcorn and drinks! And free childcare (available upon request)! What could be better?

New Small Groups
2016-06-26 11:15 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
You might remember “Small Group Sunday” from a couple months ago. Ruth Rueter pointing a gigantic arrow at Susan Rumley? The bulletin board draped in gold lamé? See, you do remember. Anyway, several ideas for new small groups emerged from our post-worship discussion that day. The top three were a young families group (“Pooped-Out Parents”), a hiking/camping group (“Outdoor Adventurers”), and an in-home dinner group (“Food Friends”). If you’re intrigued by any of these groups, please join us in the Fellowship Hall after worship. We’ll have a table for each group, so anyone who’s interested can talk, share contact information, and maybe even schedule a first meeting! Contact: Susan Rumley.

Sunday School
2016-06-26 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, our children’s time will focus on Acts 9:32-43, in which Peter prays for Tabitha to return to life. Our Sunday School doors are always open. You’re invited to come and join us for the morning, get to know our awesome kids, and see if you’d like to be part of our Sunday School team. For more information, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Women of the Bible
2016-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This June and July, we’ll be holding a special Adult Sunday School offering on three fascinating women of the Bible. The dates, facilitators, and topics are: June 26, Rev. Tamara Boynton, Sarai/Sarah; July 10, Priscilla Ingebrigtsen, Jezebel; July 24, Marcia Forney, Mary Magdalene. This intriguing series is open to everyone—both women and men—and coffee will be served. So how could you say no? Contact: Tabby Bernardo.

Summer Film Series
2016-06-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This year, our popular summer film series is bigger and better than ever! We’ll kick off with two environmentally-themed movies–Wall-E (rated G) on June 22 and Racing Extinction (rated PG-13) on June 29–with discussion hosted by our Care for Creation Ministry. Then, in July, we’ll move to the main event: four movies on the theme of becoming who we really are. Billy Elliot and Searching for Bobby Fischer have already been lined up, with two more titles to be announced. Everyone is invited to join us in the Youth Room as we watch, munch popcorn, sip lemonade, and participate in discussion hosted by Curt Preston. Childcare will be available upon request.

Sunday School
2016-06-19 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, our children’s time will focus on Acts 3:1-10, in which Peter heals a man who has been lame since birth. Our Sunday School doors are always open. You’re invited to come and join us for the morning, get to know our awesome kids, and see if you’d like to be part of our Sunday School team. For more information, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Pridefest Parade
2016-06-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Cheesman Park, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
Lakewood UCC will once again be marching in the Denver Pridefest Parade in solidarity with LGBT folks. We’ll meet in the church parking lot at 7:15 a.m., then carpool over to Cheesman Park and join the other UCC churches near the front of the parade by 8:00 a.m. The parade will wend its way down Colfax Avenue and finish at Civic Center Park. If you’d like to participate, please sign up on the Welcome Center. Contact: Colleen or Tom Keefe.

Stillspeaking Writers' Group
2016-06-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Lakewood UCC is proud to be hosting an evening with the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group. The Group features some of the UCC’s best and brightest, including Quinn Caldwell, Kaji Douša, Matt Fitzgerald, Matt Laney, Mary Luti, Tony Robinson, Ken Samuel, Donna Schaper, and Christina Villa. We’ll begin with an hour of snacks and mingling so you can meet your favorite writers. Afterward, they’ll read selections from their excellent Daily Devotionals. Everyone is invited to come and no registration is required.

Vacation Bible School 2016
2016-06-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Vacation Bible School, or VBS for short, is a super-fun program for children 4-years-old to 6th grade to learn about Bible stories and living our Christian faith. The theme is Simple Gifts: Living the Jesus Way. Children will discover what Jesus taught about the abundance of living simply through games, crafts, songs, drama, activities, and a mission project. We’re looking for youth and adult volunteers, and registration for kids is now OPEN. For more about all things VBS, click here.

Sunday School
2016-06-12 10:25 - 11:15 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
This week, our children’s time will focus on Acts 2:1-41, in which the followers of Jesus are filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Our Sunday School doors are always open. You’re invited to come and join us for the morning, get to know our awesome kids, and see if you’d like to be part of our Sunday School team. For more information, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.

Carr Street Market
2016-06-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join us for the first ever Carr Street Market! We’ll be holding the mother of all yard sales in the church parking lot, with secondhand goods, antiques, food, music, a raffle, and much more. The proceeds will help us fund some of our big building and maintenance projects. You can help in any of the following ways:

Donate new or gently-used items. Please, nothing broken or trashy! If you have something that would be a good candidate for a silent auction, please let us know in advance. Donations should be dropped off at the church Friday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Rent a space to sell your own items. The cost will be $40 or whatever percentage of your proceeds you think is appropriate.
Volunteer to help Pat Hayes with the herculean task of organizing and running this event.
Come! And bring your friends! Bring your neighbors! Bring everyone you know!

Contact: Pat Hayes.

Men's Breakfast
2016-06-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Valley Inn, 1997 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO, 80227, United States
Men of Lakewood UCC, we know you’ll be spending most of your day at the Carr Street Market, but we also know you’ll need sustenance for all that bargain-shopping. How can a man shop without nourishment? He cannot. So join us for breakfast at Valley Inn (1997 S. Wadsworth Blvd.) as we eat, chat, and prepare our minds and our stomachs for the day ahead. All are welcome and no RSVP is required. Contact: Daryl Foelske.
