Wear red this Sunday to church as we celebrate Pentecost and the movement of the Holy Spirit in and through our lives. We will gather in-person for outdoor worship and livestream the service online. Following the service we will have "Fellowship on the Lawn" with a celebration for Joe Hattick to honor his 15 years of ministry at St. Michael's.

Sunday, May 23

This Sunday we will be gathering the UTO boxes distributed in the Lent-to-Go Bags. Bring your UTO box full of coins OR we will also have UTO envelopes available for those wishing to make a special UTO donation. The UTO is a ministry of the national Episcopal Church and provides essentials to those in need. From kitchen equipment for homeless shelters to handicap access in church and service buildings to support for a school in the Dominican Republic. Let us pass on the many gifts and blessings from our lives to others.

New York Times bestseller An Altar in the World, written by acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey by building upon where she left off in Leaving Church. In An Altar in the World, Taylor shows us how to discover altars everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do as we learn to live with purpose, pay attention, slow down, and revere the world we live in. CLICK HERE to join the Rev. Matt Holcombe for this one-week group discussion via Zoom wrapping up this Wednesday, May 26, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

Last week the CDC announced new guidelines and recommendations for mask wearing. Please note: The Diocese of Colorado has requested congregations continue to remain masked when gathering for Sunday worship and other church supported events. (As of this the time this email was sent, St. Michael's has not received updated guidelines or recommendations from the Diocese of Colorado.)

St. Michael's will continue to lean into the best practice of wearing masks until further notice. As an intergenerational community, we have a number of parishioners who have not yet had the opportunity to get vaccinated. Others in our community are unable, for health reasons, to receive the benefit of a vaccination. For these reasons and others, The Rev. Matt Holcombe asks for your patience and continued flexibility as we process the implications of the latest CDC announcement regarding masks - while striving to worship safely. If you have any questions you may contact Matt at [email protected].

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10:00 AM Fellowship on the Lawn (No Virtual Coffee Hour)

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Drive thru Communion

Next week we will be announcing exciting news about St. Mike's Summer Music Program & Opportunities.

Can't wait to learn more? Contact our Director of Music, Amalia Dobbins, or connect with her after Sunday service: [email protected].

All we need is U

It takes a village and St. Michael's is looking for amazing volunteers with all sorts of talents and skills. When you see this logo/image let us know if you are able to help. With many new initiatives on the horizon, let us know how you want to get involved. Current opportunities to help:

*No Virtual Coffee Hour

Join us for our Fellowship on the Lawn gathering following the 9:00 AM Outdoor Sunday Service. Masks and distancing will be required. Though we won't be serving coffee, come enjoy some refreshments as we welcome everyone back to our campus! This Sunday we will be celebrating Joe Hattick as we thank him for his faithful work and send him off into retirement with blessings and love! With this in-person outdoor gathering, we will not be holding a Virtual Coffee Hour this week.

Did you know we need 18 volunteers every Sunday for outdoor services? We are looking for volunteers to be our Safety Ushers - assist with the set up and clean up, Lay Reader for each service, and even help set up for our in-person Fellowship on the Lawn! CLICK HERE to sign up today. We are so excited to offer this outdoor worship experience to all, but we need your help to make it possible. Sign up to volunteer today!

With the weather being nicer and more people being vaccinated we have planned Kylie's (Kelleher) Celebration of Life. It will be Saturday, June 26 1-5 pm at the View House (7114 Campus Dr, Colorado Springs, 80920). Please contact Kaelin Donald at [email protected] if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the life she lived!

Blessings, Kaelin Donald

Thanks to all members of St. Michael’s who gave food and personal products to support the mission of Mercy’s Gate during our 40-Days of Lent ingathering. The ministry estimates our contribution totaled 95 bags of food – roughly 9.5 grocery carts-full.

Highlighting the impact for 2020, Executive Director Jason Dilger noted that on a 4-point satisfaction scale, Mercy’s Gate received a survey score of 3.74; the food bank remains the highest demand service, with Rent/Mortgage Assistance next. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, look for volunteer opportunities on the ministry website: mercysgatecs.org; or contact Jim Moore, parish liaison to Mercy’s Gate, at (719)598-3245, [email protected].

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