Lakewood UCC

Sunday School
2016-07-10 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 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.

Grief Group
2016-07-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2016-06-24 16:00 - 17:30, 2016-06-10 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).

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.

Furniture Moving
2016-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
A couple weeks ago we begged y’all to help us move all the furniture OUT of the preschool rooms so we could get the floors refinished. Well, now we need help moving it back IN. Our fearless Facilities Manager, Brian Weishaar, will be coordinating a crew, and you could be on it. Nay, you SHOULD be on it. You will earn Brian’s undying gratitude, and possibly some treasure in heaven. Though we can’t guarantee that, as we’re not the ones distributing said treasure.

RMC Annual Meeting
2016-06-09 - 2016-06-12 | University of Utah, 201 Presidents Cir., Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, United States
The 42nd Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Conference UCC will take place this summer at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, and you’re invited! In typical RMC style, we’ll engage in powerful conversations and celebrate what it means to be banner-carriers for faith and justice. There will be food! There will be worship! There will be music! And, threaded throughout our time together, there will be Conference business, including a vote on our new Conference Minister. To begin your registration, click here.

Sunday School
2016-06-05 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 Luke 24:50-53 and Acts 1:1-11, in which Jesus ascends to heaven. 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.

Memorial Day Hot Dogs and Sign Party
2016-05-29 11:15 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join us after worship for celebratory Memorial Day hot dogs AND a sign-making party. We’re getting close to the big day for our Carr Street Market and we need your help making signs for it. If you’ve got glitter, stickers, puffy paints, or anything else that will help us make flashy signs, please bring it. We especially need those wire stands used for yard signs during political campaigns and the like.

Sunday School
2016-05-29 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 James 2:1-13, in which James says that Christians must not favor the wealthy over the poor. Our teachers will help the kids look at what it looks like to show respect to everyone equally. Since the classroom floors are being refinished, we’ll meet either outside in the Courtyard or inside in the Fellowship Hall or Youth Room. 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.

Furniture Moving
2016-05-28 07:00 - 09:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Would you describe yourself as “husky”? How about just “able-bodied”? Either way, we need you! This Saturday, Brian Weishaar and Bill Bobby will be moving furniture out of the church preschool rooms so they can get the floors sanded and refinished. And they can’t move all that furniture by themselves. So come! Help them! Contact: Brian Weishaar.

"Learning to Be White" Book Study
2016-05-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Whether it’s in the speeches of our political candidates, the nightly news, or social media postings, questions about the intersection of race, class, and privilege in America are everywhere. Curt Preston and Jodi Bushdiecker will be offering a 3-week book study to talk about these issues. We’ll read Learning to be White: Money, Race, and God in America, in which Unitarian-Universalist scholar Thandeka explores the politics of the white experience in America. Please sign up on the Welcome Center and let us know if you’d like us to order a copy of the book for you.

Goodbye Party and Kicknic
2016-05-22 11:15 - 13:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Logan Bennett, our Seminary Intern, is finishing her time at Lakewood UCC. Boo. As the wild things says, “Oh, please don’t go—we’ll eat you up—we love you so!” Assuming we fail to persuade her to stay, let’s give her a send-off she’ll never forget, which will include post-worship coffee and cake and a youth-versus-adults kickball game.

Sunday School
2016-05-22 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 James 2:1-13, in which James says that Christians must not favor the wealthy over the poor. Our teachers will help the kids look at what it looks like to show respect to everyone equally. Teacher slots are filled for this week, but if you’d like to volunteer for another Sunday, contact Jodi Bushdiecker.
