Upcoming Events!

• Distribution of Free Trigger Locks - June 10th Five Points Jazz festival, June 17th & 18th Juneteenth Festival, and June 24th & 25th Pride Festival
• Eva Williams Birthday Party June 11th
• Pride Worship Service and Parade June 25th

IN THIS NEWSLETTER:

• View The St. Thomas Promotional Video
• Rector's Sabbatical
• Sign Up to March in Pride Parade
• The Way of Love: A Transformed Life: Week 7 - Rest
• 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

Correction To Called To Action:

Elsie Haley was the author of this month's Living God's Word Out in the World article that was in the May/ June Called To Action Newsletter.

Let's Celebrate Eva!

You’re Invited to a Birthday Party!

June 11, 2023 after Worship Service

You are invited to a special birthday party for Eva Williams

after service! What is so special about it?

Come and find out!

View the St. Thomas Promotional Video

and Share It With Your Friends!

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

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.

The Way of Love: A Transformed Life

Week 7: Rest

Since Lent we have walked the Way of Love, reflecting on and incorporating the spiritual practices of Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, and Go into our lives. This week, as we enter into summer, we are invited to reflect on the practice of rest and sabbath.

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.

Events for Volunteer Signups

June 10th Five Points Jazz Festival (Five Points Neighborhood)

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM

June 17th & 18th - Juneteenth Festival (2700 Welton Street)

• Noon to 7 PM both days

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.

Event ideas are welcome! Please let us know if you would like to set up an event at a school, health clinic, veteran's organization, or anywhere else we might be able to engage with folks at risk of gun violence.

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. I 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!

Realm Communication and Directory Update!

Please help us update our database 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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