Join us for a special Tree Lighting Ceremony tonight, Friday, December 3 at 6:00 PM as we kick off 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 famliy 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.)

To watch a short video about the 2021 Christmas Light Festival at St. Michael's CLICK HERE. We hope to see you and don't forget to spread the word!

We need your help to spread the light of Christ. Volunteer to help during the Christmas Light Festival. Jobs for all ages and abilities - CLICK HERE to let us know when you can volunteer at the welcome table, concessions, or in Mrs. Claus' Kitchen. Thank you!

Join us in the church between services for a special visit from Saint Nicholas! Learn more as Rev. Matt teaches us about Saint Nicholas and his connection to the Santa Claus we know today. This intergenrational event will be fun for all. Don't forget your camera!

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 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.

St. Michael's live Christmas Pageant is back and rehearsals start this Sunday! Please fill out the interest form by CLICKING HERE, to let us know how your children would like to participate. The rehearsal schedule is as follows:

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 - 10:00 AM - St. Nicholas Visit

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 November through January dates! For questions contact Gary at [email protected].

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

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM - S.M.A.S.H. Rosemount Tour & Lunch (offsite)

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

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM - Advent Retreat (various locations)

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Family Christmas Party & White Elephant - St. Mary's

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

Sunday, December 5 - Second Sunday of Advent

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

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9:00 AM - Coffee Hour

9:15 AM - 10:10 AM - St. Nicholas Visit - Sanctuary

11:30 AM - Coffee Hour

11:45 AM - 2:00 PM - Christmas Pageant Rehearsal

2:00 - 4:00 PM - Bell Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Virtual Sacred Ground - Circle 7

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

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Virtual Sacred Ground - Circle 8

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Boy Scouts - St. Andrew's

*8:00 PM - Virtual Compline

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Wednesday Bible Study (Hybrid) - St. Andrew's

2:30 PM - Virtual Contemplative Prayer

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Virtual Sacred Ground - Circle 9

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

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Thrift House Volunteer Meeting - St. Mary's

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

*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

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

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

Birthdays This Week:

December 5 Lorrie Pettis

December 7 Ann Couch

December 7 Dorothy Scott

December 9 Benjamin McElyea

December 10 Isaac DeJoia

December 10 B.J. Graham

December 10 David Newberry

December 11 Aria Quinn Bélanger

December 11 Keith Ketelsen

December 11 Beverly Raider

December 5 Daniel & Sarah Tucker

December 9 Debbie & Doug Swanson