WEEKLY eBLAST



Wednesday, March 25th, 2026



Sunday, March 29th, 2026

This Sunday we will worship in person and online:

8:30 am Traditional Service

10:30 am Contemporary Service

Our sermon series for Lent:

We will be looking at how Jesus was tempted in the

wilderness and how we are tempted in life.

Our content is guided by

Henri J.M. Nouwen's book, In The Name of Jesus.

Rev. Steve Poos-Benson is preaching this 6th week of Lent.

The sermon is titled: The temptation of the White Horse,

based on Mark 11:1-10 and Mark 11:15-19



Adult Education - Fireside at 9:35am - People of Inspiration: Michael Kester. After being diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis and told he would likely end up in a wheelchair, Michael Kester—a lifelong hyper-achiever and intensely active person–was forced to rethink everything he believed about success, purpose, and what it means to live fully. In this personal and vulnerable conversation, Michael shares how confronting loss and uncertainty revealed something unexpected about the forces that shape our lives–fear, purpose, and love.

Coming Up

March Dates



Sunday, March 29th - Adult Ed with Michael Kester - Fireside at 9:35am

Sunday, March 29th - Palm Sunday

EASTER is Sunday April 5th.

Services at 6am, 8am, 9:30am & 11am

(RSVP for Saturday Easter brunch below)



Updates

Mental Health Reminder



A few times a year, the staff likes to remind everyone that if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, thoughts about harming yourself or others, or is in a crisis, please reach out. If it is an emergency, call 911. The suicide prevention hotline and mental health hotline is 988 or go to coloradocrisisservices.org. You can always, 24/7, reach out to Pastor Steve (303-898-7092), Pastor Jill (719-460-9014), or Pastor Samantha (432-312-9153).

We are here to talk to you and are trained to provide you with support. If you aren't able to get one of us, text or call the next one. No one is above having mental health problems, and at CUC, we recognize the importance of reaching out for help, no matter your age. We are here for you!
 God bless,

Steve, Jill and Samantha

Be The Reason Someone Feels at Home

Can you give 15 minutes on a Sunday? Help Usher and Greet!

E-mail Erin to learn more/sign up, or sign up on the sheet at the welcome desk. erin@columbineunitedchurch.org.

We appreciate our volunteers and will reward you with a FREE specialty coffee!

Engage Your Body And Mind

Inviting Moms

(with kids at home)

April 10-12 weekend for a time to get away, rest and connect with others. CUC has a big family cabin reserved at YMCA Estes. (2 hrs away) Come for 1 or both nights.

Cost $130. You can RSVP to Jill or at the link below.

https://onrealm.org/ColumbineUnited/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=M2RlOWMwOWEtY2YzNy00MTBlLTkxMzMtYjNlOTAwMmFlMmFk

Color Is Upon Us

Praise God for spring and the reminder of new growth and change! Our flowers in our front pollinator garden are starting to emerge. Take a peek next time you come by; it will look different weekly, as plants starts to pop. Please let Erin know if you are interested in helping in the garden this season. We have a lot of FUN!

Magic Moments has partnered with CUC this winter!



"Another Night at Nick's" * This weekend, 3/26 - 3/29

It's a piece of cake to pick up snake

Wednesdays in Fireside room:



~ Beginner class 3:30pm

~ Regular class 4:00pm 

See you there!

$5 suggested donation

Women's AA Meeting

Tuesdays from 12-1pm

Every Tuesday at noon there is an AA Women’s Meeting here at Columbine United Church. Questions? Call Lesley at 720-891-5754.



The CUC Men’s Poker group plays every Thursday evening online and once a month in-person (March 5th). It is free and we only play for bragging rights. If interested please contact Tom Rehling (tomrehling@me.com) for more information.fit

Most

"Most people rush after pleasure so fast that they rush right past it."

~ Soren Kierkegaard

"HUMILITIY is not thinking

less of yourself, it's thinking

of yourself less."

~C.S. Lewis

Children's Corner

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Join us every week on Sundays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am.

YOUTH GROUP

Join us every week on

Sundays from 6 - 8 pm.

Email Samantha for more info.

Pancake breakfast, family sermon, games, egg hunt & tons of FUN!

Please RSVP via green button below. Limited seating so don't delay.

Missions & Community Giving

JOYS & CONCERNS

“Be the change that you wish

to see in the world.”

~ Mahatma Gandhi

Click here to view this week's

Joys and Concerns.

From the Care Team

We are here for you. If you or someone you know would like prayers or a hospital visit, please call the church (303-798-1845) and leave a message, or email us at cuc@

columbineunitedchurch.org. The committee members will pray for your concerns privately and/or we can include your request in the E-blast.

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter.

You are the heart of our community and help make this an engaged, welcoming and positive place. Your involvement truly makes a difference!

NEED TO REACH US?

Office Hours with reception:

Mon, Tues, & Wed 9am - 2pm and any time by appointment. 

Staff Emails:

• Steve@columbineunitedchurch.org - Senior Pastor
• Jill@columbineunitedchurch.org - Associate Pastor
• Tag@columbineunitedchurch.org - Tech and Facilities
• Samantha@columbineunitedchurch.org - Families, Youth, Children
• Anna@columbineunitedchurch.org - Contemporary Worship
• Finance@columbineunitedchurch.org - Business Manager Tim Wilder
• Erin@columbineunitedchurch.org - Office & Events (In the office M-W, 9a-2p. If outside this time, please email the main office)
• cuc@columbineunitedchurch.org - CUC Main office email (checked daily)

Reach Us By Phone: (303) 798-1845

Voicemails go to email and are checked daily

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Email cuc@columbineunitedchurch.org by Monday at Noon