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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
- Community Event to Discussion on Youth Violence June 12th
- Pride Worship Service and Parade June 25th
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IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
- You’re Invited to a Birthday Eva's Party!
- Sabbath Reflections June 4th
- 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!
- Message from John Bailey for a Community Discussion on Youth Violence
- Realm Directory Update
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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!
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Sabbath Reflections
June 4th
A Summons to Sabbath This is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it. This is a day for peace and proclamation, for rest and reflection, for working at worship instead of worshipping work. The sabbath day is a holy day, consecrated by the Creator as a gift to creation. We are commanded to honor and preserve it. The sabbath day is a holy day, wherein we realize that all days are God’s days; a day of rest, wherein we realize that all work is God’s work; a day of peace wherein we can realize that God is our maker and our mender, too. Together, let us keep the sabbath.
~ David Miller
The Sabbath is a quiet place where you can empty yourself and once you are empty God will pour into you; He will fill you with Living Waters. He will enable you to bear lasting fruit. When you enter a Sabbath Rest God pours, and pours until you leave filled with whatever you need. The Sabbath is where your Spirit can commune with God and leave refreshed and restored; where strength is gained, and peace is obtained. True Sabbath is the place where God begins to prepare shape and mold us for His will. Resting in God brings filling, blessings and joy overflowing. Yes! God says so!
~ Unknown
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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
Finances
Other Questions or Concerns
- Angela Pleasants (May 29- June 14)
- Karmen Carter (June 15-July 4
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Sign Up to March in Pride Parade with St. Thomas and the Episcopal Church in Colorado
June 25, 2023
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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.
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Gun Violence Prevention Initiative | |
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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)
June 17th & 18th - Juneteenth Festival (2700 Welton Street)
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]
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League of Women Voters of Denver Flower Bulb Sale | |
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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.)
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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.
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Colorado Black Arts Festival Volunteers Needed! | |
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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!
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Community Partners, Elected Officials and Concerned Citizens:
I am reaching out to you today requesting you/your organization(s) to join CBRT and other community leaders in sponsoring a discussion on youth violence and summer program resources for our youth. This critical community conversation will be held on Monday evening, June 12th at 5:30pm in the New Hope Baptist Church Family Life Center, 3701 Colorado Blvd. I would appreciate a speedy response on your sponsorship support. Further, I would ask you to share this information with friends, family, parents, church members, community organizations, fraternities, sororities, anybody, everybody and somebody.
The goal of this meeting is to continue to listen, learn, have a critical conversation on youth violence and community engagement as well as to get ahead of the potential for summer of violence by being proactive, informed as well as not only look at the challenges our youth encounter, but the choices our youth make and opportunities that need to be in place to support them. I would appreciate a speedy response and thank you for your consideration.
Blessings,
JB
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Realm Communication and Directory Update! | |
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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!
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None of This Would Be Possible Without Your Financial Support!
Thank You!
We Make Church Together
Many Hands Make Light Work
How can you help?
What gifts do you have to offer?
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