In response to the updated CDC mask guidelines and Diocese of Colorado recommendations released this week, St. Michael's will be announcing new COVID19 protocols gathering guidelines in a separate parish email. Keep an eye on your email for more details on our updated guidelines that will go into effect this Sunday, May 30!

This Sunday, May 30, we invite you to bring a RED potted plant or flower to church. As we prepare for Regional Confirmations on June 5 and the Bishop's Visitation on June 6, we are excited to fill our outdoor space with lovely red flowers, especially Red Geraniums, Red Poppies, Columbines, Petunias, and Red Pin Cushions. Our gardeners will plant all donated plants to help grow our beautiful outdoor worship space and gardens. If you have any questions contact Susan Maltby at: [email protected]

We are excited to welcome Bishop Kym Lucas to preside at our outdoor 9:00 AM Sunday service. Join in person or online as we worship together! The Rt. Rev. Kimberly (Kym) Lucas was ordained and consecrated as the eleventh bishop of the Episcopal Church in Colorado on May 18, 2019 at St. John’s Cathedral in Denver. Bishop Lucas became the first woman bishop as well as the first African American bishop in the diocese’s 132-year history. After the service we will enjoy Fellowship on the Lawn and all have an opportunity to greet and welcome the Bishop to St. Michael's.

Starting Tuesday, June 1, we are excited to begin our summer of Picnic in the Pavilion every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 PM! Much like last year's Picnic with the Priest, join us this year for a wonderful opportunity to get to know not only Rev. Matt Holcombe, but even more of our St. Michael's Clergy and Staff including Deacon Gary Darress, Director of Music Amalia Dobbins, and Newcomer Coordinator Linda Kean. Bring your lunch and enjoy this time of fellowship with your St. Michael's family and friends in our great outdoors! No RSVP required.

This June St. Michael's is hosting the regional Confirmation Service, the Bishop's Visitation, and the Diocesan Ordinations. We need your help preparing St. Michael's to look it's best for all of our wonderful guests and we need your help. Our amazing Lawn Rangers and Gardeners have done stunning work to make our grounds look beautiful, but we could use your help with all the final touches. We are going to be cleaning up and tidying up the outdoor grounds from clearing sidewalks, weeding, and more! Please join us from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Friday, June 4 to help. If you have any questions contact Susan Maltby at: [email protected]

Our summer music programming aims to bring us closer as a community through the power of beautiful music. We will start by featuring a group of congregational song leaders at the Bishop's visit on June 6th and continuing on the first Sunday of every month. Five Guest Soloists will make appearances throughout the summer, each of whom specializes in a different style of music. For some extra fun and socializing, mark your calendars for our two summer concerts on July 22nd and August 19th featuring local musicians! Want to help or join in the fun? Contact our Director of Music, Amalia Dobbins at [email protected].

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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. We do ask everyone to wear masks and socially distance. Though we won't be serving coffee, come enjoy some refreshments as we welcome everyone back to our campus! 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 to volunteer for June Outdoor Services. 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!

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