Happy Thanksgiving!


Happy Thanksgiving to all of our children, youth, families, and all those that make these various ministries possible. We at St. Michael's are so grateful for you presence, your faithfulness, your energy, and the joy that you share with all of us! We hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend full of big bellies and holiday cheer
Advent Festival
Sunday, November 28
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
St. Andrew's & St. Mary's

Come celebrate and prepare for the Advent season with us on the first Sunday in Advent! There will be crafts and activities for the whole family, fellowship, and take home packets with resources to keep your whole house engaged this Advent. Table Advent wreaths will be available to build. $5 for a wreath holder, and $5 for advent candles.
2nd Annual Christmas Light Festival

You've helped set it up, or you've seen the lights grow each week, get ready for Join us for St. Michael's' 2nd Annual Christmas Light Festival! We'll start with a Festive Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 3 as we welcome all to our campus! From an abundance of light displays, to hot cocoa and s'mores, to cheery Christmas carols and festive music-bring your famliy and friends for all the fun!
Don't miss a special evening of music with an indoor performance by the Little London Belles on Saturday, December 11 at 5:30 PM!

Light Festival Dates:
  • Friday, December 3: 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Special Tree Lighting @ 6PM
  • Saturday, December 4: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday, December 10: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 11: 6:00 - 8:00 PM - Little London Belles Indoor Performance @ 5:30 PM
  • Friday, December 17: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 18: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Suggested Admission
$5 per family (AND)
One of the following donations:
1. A canned good per person,
2. New stuffed animal, or
3. A new children’s toy
Don’t forget to bring your letters to Santa! This
year we have a special “North Pole” mailbox.
Family Christmas Party and White Elephant
Saturday, December 4
5:00 - 6:30 PM
St. Mary's Room

Come ring in the Christmas season with a family Christmas Party! Bring your holiday cheer, your best Christmas outfit, and one gift per person in your party for a White Elephant gift exchange. Dinner and refreshments will be served, and there will be childcare and programming for your kids! Sign-up HERE
Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 19
During the 10:30 service

St. Michael's live Christmas Pageant is back and we are only a month away! We would love for your kids to participate in the pageant this year. CLICK HERE to fill out the interest form.
Youth Ski Trip
January 22 - 23
Inn the Clouds, Leadville
Ski Cooper Ski Resort

All middle and high school youth, regardless of skiing experience, are encouraged to come skiing with St. Michael’s! We will be departing from St. Mike’s on Saturday at 1:00 PM and returning on Sunday at 8:00 PM. Cost is $100 per person not including rental equipment which is another $20 - $30. Scholarships are available. Youth are required to be vaccinated and produce a negative rapid Covid test (test will be provided) prior to departure. Please complete the registration form HERE and reach out to Owen with any questions!
Cherub Choir
Children ages 4 through 6th grade

Your children are invited to join St. Michael's Cherub Choir! Cherub choir will rehearse once a month for 30 minutes following the 10:30 service and will sing at the Christmas Eve family service at 4:00 PM. Our next rehearsal date is December 5.
Children will meet Amalia in front of the altar following the conclusion of service, take them to the choir room, and bring them back to coffee hour. Children will be masked while indoors.
Please email Amalia (amalia@stmikeschurch.com) with any questions or to let her know you are interested.
Help with Worship!
Winter Worship Signups

We need acolytes, lay readers, and more help at our winter services! Follow the links below to get your children and youth involved with worship this fall!

Click HERE for November and December signups.
St. Michael's on Instagram!
@stmichaelscyf

Head over to Instagram and give St. Michael's Children, Youth, and Family page a follow, or CLICK HERE. Stay up to date with event info, ministry updates, and more!
Children and Youth Registration

We are making great memories at St. Michael's! CLICK HERE to register your children and youth to participate in activities, events, and groups this year.
Winter Children & Youth Weekly Programming Schedules
The Children, Youth, and Families Calendar can be found on the Children and Youth Page, CLICK HERE to view calendar
Sunday, November 28
Advent Festival 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Nursery 7:45 - 12:00
Children's Chapel during 10:30 service
Sunday, December 5
Visit from St. Nicholas 9:15 - 10:10 AM in the Sanctuary
Nursery 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Children's Chapel during 10:30 service
Sunday, December 12
Hush in the Rush 9:15 - 10:10 AM, meet in Sunday School classrooms
Nursery 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Children's Chapel during 10:30 service
Sunday, December 19
Christmas Pageant Prep 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Christmas Pageant during 10:30 service
No Children's Chapel
Nursery 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM





Sunday, December 26
No Sunday School
No Children's Chapel
Nursery Care 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Sunday, January 2
No Sunday School
Children's Chapel during 10:00 service
Nursery Care 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Sunday, January 9
Regular Programming Resumes
Sunday School 9:15 - 10:10 AM
Children's Chapel during 10:30 service
Nursery Care 7:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, December 1
Regular Youth Groups


Wednesday, December 8
Youth Group Christmas Parties
Middle School 5:45 - 6:45 PM
High School 7:00 - 8:15 PM

Wednesday, December 15
Regular Youth Groups



Wednesday, December 22
No Youth Group, Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 24 Christmas Eve
Nursery Care During 4:00 PM service
No Children's Chapel
Saturday, December 25 Christmas
No Nursery Care
No Children's Chapel

Wednesday, December 29
No Youth Group, Happy New Year


Wednesday, January 5
No Youth Group


Wednesday, January 12
Regular Youth Group Resumes
Middle School 5:30 - 6:45 PM
High School 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Owen Copps, Director of Children & Youth Ministries
719-598-3244
owen@stmikeschurch.com

St. Michael's Episcopal Church
7400 Tudor Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919