Lakewood UCC

Youth Group: "Prison"
2015-11-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us as we host special guest Rev. Joanne Buchanan-Brown. She’ll be talking with us about what it’s like to be in prison and how we can connect with the women she works with at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Sermon Talkback
2015-11-29 11:30 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Sermon Talkback returns by popular demand! We’ve scheduled another three-pack of talkbacks, on the last Sundays of October, November, and January. So, join us in the Conference Room after worship as we discuss the sermon we’ve just heard and what it means for our lives.

The Advent Event
2015-11-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Get on board for the start of a new tradition—the 1st Annual Intergenerational Advent Event! We’ll be festooning the church as usual with a Christmas tree, wreaths, and seasonal decorations. We do that every year. But this year, we’ll ALSO have Advent crafts for the whole family. Make a wreath! Take it home! Decorate your own house with it! Plan to join us for this festive, fun fellowship event for all ages and stages. Contact: Jodi Bushdiecker.

Thanksgiving at Denver Inner City Parish
2015-11-24 13:00 - 15:00 | La Academia, 910 Galapago St., Denver, CO, 80204, United States
This Thanksgiving, express your gratitude by giving back to others! The Board of Mission, Outreach, and Evangelism is looking for 10 volunteers to help prepare Thanksgiving dinner for homeless folks at Denver Inner City Parish’s La Academia facility (910 Galapago Street). If you’re interested, sign up on the Welcome Center. Jerry Eslinger will organize carpooling for those who want to drive down together.

Youth Group: "Bowling"
2015-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Brunswick Zone Green Mountain, 945 S. Kipling Pkwy., Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us for our first field trip of the year, to Brunswick Zone Green Mountain (945 S. Kipling Pkwy.). We’ll meet at the church to carpool, but parents should pick up their kids from the bowling alley at 8:00 p.m. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Out-to-Lunch Bunch
2015-11-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Jus’ Cookin’s Restaurant, 840 Tabor Street, Lakewood, CO, 80401, United States
Everyone is invited to join us after worship at Jus Cookin’s Restaurant (840 Tabor St.) for some sittin’, eatin’, and chattin’. This is a great way to spend quality time with your fellow Lakewood UCCers in a relaxed setting. Oh, and please try to arrive not later than noon, as this will help speed up the ordering process. Contact: Karen Coiner, Len Ewald.

Beacon Deadline
2015-11-20 | CO
If you’ve been reading your monthly Lakewood UCC newsletter (affectionately known as “The Beacon”), you’ll have noticed that lately it’s been chock full of interesting and informative articles, reflections, announcements, and news pieces. Best of all, these things are written by YOU, the Lakewood UCC community. Keep it up! Email your submissions to the Church Office by this Friday, or drop them in the Office Manager’s mailbox in the workroom.

Sunday School Teacher Training
2015-11-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Maybe you’re a current Sunday School teacher at Lakewood UCC. Or maybe you’ve never been involved with our kids before but you’re thinking about dipping your toe in the water. Either way, you’re invited to join us for an informative and fun evening focused on the “Stages of Spiritual Development.” You’ll gain some powerful teaching tools for serving in the Sunday School Program. To find out more, RSVP, or request childcare for the event, contact Jodi Bushdiecker (jodi@lakewooducc.com or 303-233-4401).

Youth Group: "Houses"
2015-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us in the Youth Room as we do a special YAC version of the Hogwarts Sorting Hat. Confused? All will be revealed on Sunday. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Conversation about World Religions
2015-11-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Join Rev. Nancy True in the Stage Room following fellowship to learn about the Parliament of the World’s Religions that Nancy attended in Salt Lake City. We’ll be discussing some of the topics that came up there, including “Reclaiming the Heart of our Humanity,” “Climate Change,” and “Messages from Indigenous Peoples.” Nancy will share her experiences, and there will be time for questions and conversation. Contact: Nancy True.

Men's Breakfast
2015-11-14 09:00 - 10:30 | The Egg & I, 7830 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Are you a man? Do you like breakfast? Would you like to combine your manliness and your breakfast-loving in a single event? If so, join us at The Egg and I (7830 W. Alameda Ave.) as we eat, drink, and get to know each other better. No commitment is required–just show up! Contact: Daryl Foelske.

Youth Group
2015-11-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Since most of our youth group (and two of our youth leaders) have been at the Fall Youth Retreat at La Foret all weekend, we’ve decided to cancel YAC this evening. We’re going to let everybody get home, take a shower and a nap, and do some homework instead. BUT YAC will be back at its regular time (Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.) and in its regular place (the Youth Room) next week. If you’re a youth between 7th and 12th grade, we invite you to join us as we do those things we do. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Jodi Bushdiecker.

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Fall Youth Retreat
2015-11-06 - 2015-11-08 | La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80908, United States
Save the date! The annual retreat for youth from 6th to 12th grade will take place this November at La Foret Conference and Retreat Center in the Black Forest near Colorado Springs. Youth will play games, sing, dance, think deep thoughts, have deep discussions, build lifelong friendships, and encounter God in unexpected ways. For more information, click here.

Called to Community 3
2015-11-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
It’s been a while since our last Adult Education offering, so we’re excited to announce that our CE Director, Jodi Bushdiecker, will be leading a class for three Mondays at the end of October and the beginning of November. Join us for a conversation about the role of the church in a changing world, based on a video series featuring some of the greats: NT Wright, Hannah Terry, Brian Zahnd, Walter Brueggemann, Richard Rohr, Rachel Held Evans, and Malcolm Guite. We’ll cover two videos per session, and each session stands alone. Come to as many or as few sessions as you want! If you need childcare, contact Jodi at least 3 days prior.

Youth Group
2015-11-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us in the Youth Room for what we call “Regular YAC.” Regular, because we’ll be meeting at our regular time and in our regular place. But otherwise totally irregular, awesome, and extraordinary. As usual. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Myths of Mental Illness and Violence
2015-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
What’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to the relationship between mental illness and violence? Join us in the Fellowship Hall for a special evening forum with Carl LoFaro of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health’s Veteran and Military Family Services, and Sergeant Kelly Karinen, the Crisis Intervention Training course director for the City of Lakewood Police Department. The discussion is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, and you’ll get a chance to have your questions answered by experts in the field. Contact: Linda Royval.

Mental Health First Aid 2
2015-10-28 01:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Taking place in our Fellowship Hall in two 4-hour blocks, Mental Health First Aid is an innovative course designed to give you the tools to recognize a range of mental health problems, and the skills and confidence to help someone in crisis. Although the class is FREE, registration is required. To register, click here. For more information, see the flyer on the bulletin board in the Narthex or contact Julie DiTullio of the Jefferson Center for Mental Health (303-432-5644 or julied@jcmh.org).

Called to Community 2
2015-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

Youth Group
2015-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us in the Youth Room for our annual Halloween Party. We can’t tell you everything we’ll be doing, but we can tell you this: come in costume. Because if you don’t, we’ll pick one for you. And you don’t want that. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Out-to-Lunch Bunch
2015-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Jose O’Shea’s, 385 Union Blvd., Denver, CO, 80228, United States
When we lunch, we lunch in bunches! Join us after worship for some low-key, no-agenda hang-out time at Jose O’Shea’s (385 Union Blvd.). Just say you’re with Lakewood UCC when you arrive and you’ll be directed to our tables. Everyone is welcome! Contact: Karen Coiner, Len Ewald.

Sermon Talkback
2015-10-25 11:30 - 12:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
Sermon Talkback returns by popular demand! We’ve scheduled another three-pack of talkbacks, on the last Sundays of October, November, and January. So, join us in the Conference Room after worship as we discuss the sermon we’ve just heard and what it means for our lives. And this month, as an added bonus, you can go straight from worship to talkback to Out-to-Lunch Bunch (see below). What more could you want from your Sunday?

Volunteer with Family Promise
2015-10-25 - 2015-11-01 | Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood St., Lakewood, CO, 80214, United States
If you know Family Promise (or its predecessor, Interfaith Hospitality Network), then you know they do amazing work providing food, shelter, and support services for homeless families. Last Spring, a bunch of us volunteered to be hosts, drivers, and meal servers for Family Promise at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Anyone who’s interested in helping with the Fall rotation is invited to sign up on the Welcome Center with name, phone, and email. Mike Dano, the coordinator at LUMC will then get in touch with you about available slots. Contact: Len Ewald.

Beacon Deadline
2015-10-23 | CO
Are you involved with a church ministry? Maybe you’re a member of a Board or Committee, and you’re excited about what your group has in the works. Maybe you participated in a church event this month, and you’ve got some photos or stories to share. Whatever it is, email it to the Church Office by this Friday (or drop it in the Office Manager’s mailbox), and it will be included in our monthly newsletter.

Mental Health First Aid 1
2015-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

Called to Community 1
2015-10-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States

Youth Group
2015-10-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us in the Youth Room for our first Mission Night of the year. Which, in this case, means cooking a meal for our friends at Family Promise. Chopping! Boiling! Baking! Making a big mess! What’s not to like? Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Women’s Retreat
2015-10-16 16:00 - 2015-10-18 11:00 | La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80908, United States
The theme for this year’s Women’s Retreat is “Living Life Abundantly.” We’ll explore this theme through meditation, creativity, and play. Check-in will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, with a soup supper at 6:00 p.m. and the program at 7:00 p.m. The weekend, including 5 meals, will cost $125, plus an additional $15 if you prefer not to bring your own bedding. You can pick up a registration form on the Welcome Center. Completed forms and payments should be placed in the white dropbox outside the church office or mailed to the church by Sunday, September 27. Contact Curt Preston for information about need-based scholarships, or Linda Andreen with any other questions.

Youth Group
2015-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226, United States
If you’re a youth from 7th through 12th grade, join us this evening in the Youth Room as we ask, “So, that Jesus guy—what was he all about?” Plus Pow/Wow/How, games, prayer, discussion, and all of your other favorite things about YAC. Contact: Logan Bennett, Jacob Liechty, Curt Preston.

Second Sunday Snacks
2015-10-11 11:15 - 12:15 | CO
Here at Lakewood UCC, we use the word “Fellowship” to refer to the coffee-and-snacks hour following Sunday worship. It’s a much-loved tradition, and we hope we’ll still be munching on cookies and chatting with each other 50 years from now. Our system for who provides those cookies, however, and how and when they do it, is changing. Starting Sunday, September 6, you’ll no longer see a clipboard on the Narthex asking people to sign up to host Fellowship. Instead, we’re introducing something we call “Second Sunday Snacks.” What this means is that on the second Sunday of each month, a Board, Committee, or other church group will host Fellowship. If you’re part of that group, be creative! Theme the snacks you bring! Celebrate a special occasion! Or just make something up! The other Sundays of the month, coffee and lemonade will be served. To sign up your group, please contact Gwen Rush.

Men's Breakfast
2015-10-10 09:00 - 22:30 | Valley Inn, 1997 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO, 80227, United States
Men + Breakfast = Men’s Breakfast. It’s a simple equation, but a good one. Join those breakfastin’ men on the second Saturday of the month at the Valley Inn (1997 S. Wadsworth Blvd.). Contact: Daryl Foelske.
