Join us for another extraordinary weekend of our Christmas Light Festival! From an abundance of light and interactive displays, to hot cocoa and s'mores, to cheery Christmas carols and festive music-bring your family and friends for all the fun! Invite family, friends, and neighbors! (A special thank you to all our volunteers who helped hang lights, build displays, and prepare our campus for the 2nd Annual Christmas Light Festival.)

Volunteers Needed: CLICK HERE

Amalia and her Andrews Sisters-style trio the Little London Belles will be performing a free Christmas Show Saturday, December 11 at 5:30 PM! Enjoy a 40 minute performance inside the sanctuary of nostalgic songs from the 1940's and '50's as well as a new twist on Christmas favorites! Be sure to stay and visit the Light Festival afterwards. The Little London Belles will be singing inside the church, masks required.

As the holiday season gets busier, join us between services in different spaces throughout the church for a opportunities (for all ages) to slow down, reflect, and remember the reason for this holiday season.

We are so grateful for our amazing Sunday School Teachers, Youth Volunteers, and Nursery Care Workers. It takes a village and we appreciate our village. All current Sunday School Teachers are invited to stop by the Thank you table in the Gathering Space this Sunday, Dec, 12 to pick up a gift.

Did you miss this week's Children, Youth, & Family eNews? Not to worry, CLICK HERE to read this week's Children, Youth, & Family eNews. Check out all the wonderful work and activities our families and young parishioners are involved in!

Every year the Salvation Army brings joy and cheer to their neighborhoods by ringing bells and raising funds for the multiple ministries they support throughout Colorado Springs. St. Michael’s will be able to participate in this important ministry on December 11 and 18 at from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.  You can sign up in pairs for two-hour slots. No experience needed, just holiday cheer! CLICK HERE to sign up.

To help respond to the growing spiritual needs in our community the clergy will be leading a new 'come as you are' worship service and Eucharist every Sunday at 5:00 PM. If you are busy Sunday mornings or want a little more space to spread out indoors, this is the service for you. We look forward to breaking bread with you on Sunday evenings moving forward. (Please note, this service will not be live-streamed.)

Would you like to make a donation for our Christmas Poinsettias and Greenery in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one? CLICK HERE to submit a Donation Form online. Hard copy forms will be available at church this Sunday. Please call the church office or email [email protected] with any questions. Cost is $25 and checks can be made to St. Michael’s “Christmas Flower Fund.”

We are in need of help every Sunday as we worship God together. Can you be an usher, greeter, acolyte, or help with coffee hour at the 8:00 or 10:30 AM Service? CLICK HERE to let us know you can help.

We are in the process of forming a group to support widows, including information about handyman help and social gatherings 3-4 times a year. If you are interested please contact Beverly Raider 719-359-6279, or [email protected].

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9:00 AM - Coffee Hour

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM - Holy Hush in the Rush (various locations)

11:30 AM - Coffee Hour

Thank you all for your wonderful continued support of this ministry, we are so thankful for all the quarters we've collected. While we have an amazing group of volunteers already, we are looking for new faces to volunteer to staff the Laundry Love events themselves. We'd love to get more parishioners involved in getting to know our amazing friends and neighbors each Monday. CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer for December through January dates! For questions contact Gary at [email protected].

This week at a glance... (All blue links are clickable)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Christmas Light Festival - CLICK to volunteer

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Men's Fellowship - St. Francis

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Daughters of the King Study Meeting - St. Mary's

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM - Little London Belles Show - Sanctuary

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Christmas Light Festival - CLICK to volunteer

Sunday, December 12 - Third Sunday of Advent

7:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Nursery Open

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-Digital Bulletin CLICK HERE

9:00 AM - Coffee Hour

9:15 AM - 10:10 AM - Holy Hush in the Rush (various locations)

11:30 AM - Coffee Hour

11:45 AM - 2:00 PM - Christmas Pageant Rehearsal - St. Mary's / Sanctuary

12:00 - 2:00 PM - Bell Choir Rehearsal - St. Andrew's

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Girl Scouts - St. Andrew's

*5:00 PM - Indoor In-Person Holy Eucharist Rite II - "Come as you are"

5:00 PM - The Lord's Dinner (Offsite)

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Laundry Love (Offsite)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Cub Scouts - St. Andrew's

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Outreach Meeting - St. Mary's

7:00 AM - Virtual Men's Fellowship

9:00 AM - Staff Meeting

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Girl Scouts - St. Andrew's / St. Mary's

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Boy Scouts - St. Andrew's

*8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

*12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Healing Service (In-Person) - Chapel

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

5:30 PM - 6:45 PM - Middle School Youth Group

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM - High School Youth Group

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Cub Scouts - St. Andrew's

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Vestry Meeting & Christmas Party (Offsite)

*8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Virtual Celtic Spirituality Group

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Christmas Light Festival - CLICK to volunteer

7:30 PM - Virtual Evening Prayer

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - DOK Meeting - St. Mary's

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Virtual St. Clare's Guild

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Caregiver's Support Group - St. Francis

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Christmas Light Festival - CLICK to volunteer

Birthdays This Week:

December 12 Sharon Dak

December 12 Karen Houser

December 12 Marna McLain

December 13 Sonja Anderson

December 13 Sue Bessette

December 13 Kate Davenport

December 14 John Paul

December 15 Nathan Broin

December 16 Candy Chernak

December 16 Melissa Gaubatz

December 16 Heather Torrey

December 17 Monica Cunningham

December 17 Evan Futey