Upcoming Events!

• Distribution of Free Trigger Locks at Pride Festival June 24th & 25th
• Pride Worship Service and Parade June 25th
• Drum Circle July 12th
• Wonder Summer Camp July 24th to August 3rd

IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

• Sabbath Reflections for June 25th
• Drum Circle Update
• Rector's Sabbatical
• Sign Up to March in Pride Parade
• Gun Violence Prevention Program Initiative
• Wonder Camp Registration
• League of Women Voters of Denver Flower Bulb Sale
• Colorado Black Arts Festival Volunteers Needed
• Realm Directory Update

June 25th

Prayer for Nature

Grant me the ability to be alone, may it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and grass, among all growing things and there may I be alone, and enter into prayer, to talk with the One to whom I belong.

~Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav

“We all need a certain amount of fallow time,” Yvonne reminds me. “ Watching the grass grow, sitting on the hillside, staring out the window daydreaming. When we don’t have it, there is a deeper intelligence that won’t come forth.”

~Sue Bender in Everyday Sacred

Rector's Sabbatical

The Rev. Terri Hobart (she/her) will be taking a well deserved respite sabbatical between Memorial day and July 4th. In her absence The Rev. Tori Moir (they/them) will be preaching, presiding and providing emergency pastoral care.

If you have a question during this time, please contact the following individuals:

Pastoral Emergency

• Karmen Carter (May 29 - June 14)
• Angela Pleasants (June 15 - July 4)

Buildings and Grounds

• Burns Davison

Finances

• Judy Swinnerton

Other Questions or Concerns

• Angela Pleasants (May 29- June 14)
• Karmen Carter (June 15-July 4

Drumming Circle Update

The drum circle at St. Thomas has moved to the 2nd Wed of the month at 2 p.m

The first circle will gather on Wednesday, July 12th. Weather permitting, we’ll meet in the court yard.

Why join a drum circle?

• Drumming breaks down barriers and unites people.

• Each participant can express him/herself non-verbally

• The drums rhythm gets us out of our heads and allows us to experience life.

• We can release our thoughts without words.

• It is relaxing and yet stimulates our body systems in healthy ways.

• Some people have lowered their blood pressure through drumming.

• Most participants report that they sleep better after being in a drum circle.

• It teaches us to listen to one another.

• IT’S FUN!!!

You do not need any prior experience, knowledge of music or a drum to participate. Come and discover how the drumming all fits together without instruction. Mary will bring drums and other rhythm instruments for you to play. Please bring a drum if you have one.

Sign Up to March in Pride Parade with St. Thomas and the Episcopal Church in Colorado

June 25, 2023

On June 25th, St. Thomas will worship in the Park before we march in the Pride Parade. We will be joining Bishop Kym Lucas (The Episcopal Church in Colorado) Bishop Jim Gonia (Rocky Mountain Synod ELCA), and Methodist Bishop Karen Oliveto (Mountain Sky Conference, United Methodist Church), invite parishioners from across Colorado from the three denominations to march at this year's Denver Pride Fest Parade. 

For those unable to attend the Pride Parade, we will offer 10:00 morning prayer at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Gun Violence Prevention Initiative

Leading With Love in Our Community: Gun Violence Prevention

Saint Thomas has been awarded a $10,000 mini-grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment to distribute free firearm trigger locks to the community! Gun ownership is an independent risk factor for firearm injury, and households that practice safe gun storage using devices like trigger locks significantly reduce the risk of self-inflicted firearm injury or death.

Community Events for Volunteer Signups

June 24th & 25th - Pride Festival (Civic Center Park)

• 11 AM to 7 PM on the 24th
• 10 AM to 6 PM on the 25th

Sign-ups are in two hour shifts, but you're welcome to stay longer and enjoy the entertainment! We might be able to set up a carpool for anyone planning on staying all day.

We're also scheduling appointments for individuals to pick a lock up at the church. If you know someone who may need a lock, please have them send us an email at [email protected]

League of Women Voters of Denver Flower Bulb Sale

Have you been enjoying the flowers and green of Spring? Once again it is time for the League of Women Voters of Denver (LWVD) Flower Bulb Sale. Order and pay for high quality bulbs now. We will deliver them to you in October just in time for planting. Then next Spring you can enjoy their beauty! Your support is appreciated because this sale is LWVD’s major fundraiser. The proceeds support the league’s work in voter registration, education, and advocacy,

On the LWVD website there are pictures of all the bulbs being sold, which include hyacinths, tulips, daffodils, and indoor bulbs like amaryllis and paperwhites. LWVD is taking orders now until June 23 and then they will be delivered in late October. If you don’t have a yard, you could get indoor bulbs for gifts or you could donate bulbs to “Beautify Denver. “ (This is how we got all those beautiful flowers blooming in our courtyard.)

• To order bulbs go to the LWVD website (lwvdenver.org) where you will find pictures and ordering options. If you are internet adverse, Peg Oldham (720-220-3988, [email protected]) has a catalog of the bubs available and paper order forms. Remember to order by June 23.

Colorado Black Arts Festival Volunteers Needed!

The Colorado Black Arts Festival strives to develop, promote and celebrate African arts and culture in Colorado.

Colorado Black Arts Festival proudly presents its 36th annual celebration of African American art and culture. A Colorado experience like no other takes place July 8, 9, and 10, 2022 in historic Denver City Park West. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Festival Hours:

Friday, July 8        12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 9    10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 10 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Volunteer Positions Below:

• Visual Artist Relief Staff
• Inventory Specialist
• Opalanga D. Pugh Children’s Pavilion for Art and Learning Assistant Coordinator
• Facilities Maintenance and Clean-up
• Performing Arts Stage Crew Member
• Performing Arts Production Technician
• Festival Set-up/Tear-Down Crew
• Festival Grounds Keeper
• Sponsorship Fulfillment Specialists
• Documentation Specialist (Photographers and Videographers)
• CBAF Office Assistants
• Marketplace Vendor Assistants
• Traffic Attendants
• Volunteer Coordination
• Survey Data Collector
• Information Booth Attendant
• Public Relations Team Member
• Assistant to the Gospel Stage Coordinator
• Scavenger Hunt Attendant

Volunteers are the backbone of the Colorado Black Arts Festival. Email Tyler ([email protected]) or click HERE to sign up!

St Thomas Directory Update

Please help us update our directory of members and verify that we have accurate information!

Below is the fillable form (email back to [email protected]) or you can fill out a physical form and to drop into the offering plate during service.

Click the form below to download the fillable version!

None of This Would Be Possible Without Your Financial Support!

Thank You!

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Many Hands Make Light Work



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