Leaning on the everlasting arms
 
We are just learning about the death of Queen Elizabeth.  
It is easy to wonder, "What in the world do we do now?" What words can we possibly say? What prayers can we possibly pray?"
 
Luckily we belong to an ancient tradition that helps us know exactly what to say.
 
Even when our grief leads us out to places where we have no more words, our sturdy and time-tested liturgies can lead us through the initial shocks.
We can quickly turn to the burial service in the Book of Common Prayer and find ancient words of prayer that seem written exactly for this moment.
We join with churches throughout the world who pray this beautiful and ancient prayer of the church.
 
Into thy hands, O merciful Savior, we commend thy servant Elizabeth.
Acknowledge, we humbly beseech thee, a sheep of thine own fold,
a lamb of thine own flock, a sinner of thine own redeeming.
Receive her into the arms of thy mercy,
into the blessed reset of everlasting peace,
and into the glorious company of the saints in light.
 
David

My husband, Mike, and I and our sons, Jabari and Joseph, moved to Colorado Springs in late June 2021 from Bryan, Texas after Mike was offered the position of lead chaplain at Penrose Hospital. Outdoor enthusiasts, we immediately felt at home in gorgeous Colorado Springs and after visiting almost every Episcopal church in the area, fell in love with Chapel of Our Saviour and decided to stay.

Mike, while finishing his last year at the Iona School of Ministry in Texas, began a chaplain field placement position at Chapel of our Saviour until he was ordained as a deacon this past June. I started working on a new website for Chapel of Our Saviour last Fall and began leading our children’s program this past January.

I have been invited to take on a larger role in the daily life and ministry of Chapel of Our Saviour. I am in the Parish House office (upstairs) Monday – Thursday from 9AM – 2PM. You can reach me at desha@chapelcos.org or 719-633-2667. I’m here to help support you and your ministry at Chapel of Our Saviour and would love to know how I can walk this path with you. 

As Director of Faith Formation for Children and Youth at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Bryan, Texas from 2018 – 2021, I became a certified Godly Play instructor, taught the Virginia Theological Seminary Episcopal Children’s Curriculum, and led the EYC (youth group). From 2014 – 2021, I also worked as Administrator for Episcopal Veterans Fellowship, which equips Christians for missional ministry to combat veterans, and for Two Way Prayer, begun by the Recovery Ministries team of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas to help members of 12 step fellowships deepen their experience of God through the practice of prayer.

When I first started working at Saint Andrew’s in Bryan, I was tasked with cleaning out what was to be my office and my supply closets and one day, in the bottom of a giant box of odds and ends, I came across this old button. At the time, I thought nothing of it. Just a cool vintage button. I stuck it on the bulletin board in my office where it stayed for several years. I didn’t pay attention to it again until I was cleaning out my office getting ready for our move to Colorado Springs in summer of 2021. A little spark of lightening shot down my spine when I realized that I was moving next door to Pike’s Peak. Such a lovely little foreshadowing and a reminder that God has a beautiful plan, even though we may have no idea what it is or that we will love it eventually.

I’m grateful to be here at Chapel of our Saviour and during such an exciting time. There is so much on the horizon for us as a church family and I am honored to be a part of it.

DeSha Thomas, Parish Life and Children’s Program Minister
Life, Community and Faith
4 Mondays
Sept. 19 - Oct. 10,
6-8pm

Do you want to explore your faith? 
Journey more deeply into Christ? 
Be baptized or confirmed? 
Explore the Episcopal/Anglican tradition? 
Explore a deeper life of faith and action? 

Led by clergy and lay leaders, Life, Community and Faith explores the fundamentals of the Christian faith and the Anglican tradition.  

In short presentations and small group discussions, we will explore the Christian faith, share meals together, pray together, and get to know one another better as we journey more deeply into the life of Christ. 

Because a central aim of this group is the building of community, 
please plan to attend all 4 sessions. Registration is required to attend.
Childcare will be provided. This is going to be really fun!

To register or if you have questions please email DeSha Thomas at desha@chapelcos.org.
Join us for Summer Sunday worship
In person in the Nave or online

Holy Eucharist
Sunday at 8am in the Nave

Holy Eucharist
Sunday at 10am in the Nave
The Zoom link for all online services is


Password: 866351
You can also connect to this time of prayer with a regular phone line by calling 
+1 253 215 8782 and enter the Meeting ID: 967 321 9751
The PigNic
Sunday, Sept 18

Please bring a friend and plan to join us following the 10:00 am service for an afternoon of great food, fellowship and fun.

The famous MOAB, pictured above, will be fired up to provide roasted Pork, brats, hot dogs, and burgers for our main course. Please bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share with the crowd.

Sign-up sheets will be available in the narthex in early September for your side dish.

If you have questions or to volunteer to help serve, please call Birdie Lowery 719-685-9026
Children’s Ministry
in the Loft
Children ages 4-12

We are so excited to have your children join us on Sundays for our Children’s Program! We meet upstairs in the Nave in the Children's Loft at 9:50 or outside in the courtyard (weather permitting). Children rejoin their families in church during the Passing of the Peace.

If your children haven’t joined us yet, they are most welcome and we look forward to meeting and getting to know them. 

For more info, contact DeSha Thomas at desha@chapelcos.org.
Nursery
For children 0 - 3 years. 9:30a - 11:30a Sundays
Upstairs in the Nave, right across the hall from the Loft.