Weekly eNews

August 29, 2025

This Weekend at St. Michael's

Parish Picnic

August 31, 12:15 PM

Join us this Sunday, August 31 after the 11:00 AM service for our final Summer Parish Picnic. Food will be served in the Multipurpose Room (lower level) and outdoor and indoor seating will be available. We'll enjoy burritos from Illegal Pete's. $5 donations are appreciated but not required. No RSVP needed. If you can help set up, serve, or clean up click below. Thanks in advance!

This Sunday, August 31 in the Parish Hall

7:30 AM Holy Eucharist with Music

9:15 AM* Holy Eucharist, Choir, Children's Chapel

11:00 AM Holy Eucharist with Music, Children's Chapel

12:15 PM Parish Picnic

With the Parish Picnic we will have two Children's Chapel offering - during the 9:15 AM & 11:00 AM Services. Can you be a worship volunteer this Sunday? Click below to lend a hand. * The 9:15 AM service will be livestreamed.

Volunteer for a Sunday Service

With Rev. Matt taking some time off and Rev. Vicki walking the Camino, we are grateful to have Deacon Gary in the pulpit, Rev. John Hill behind the altar, and Rev. Linda Brown serving as our deacon this Sunday! Thank you.

St. Mike's Fall Small Group Offerings...

Celtic Spirituality

Celtic Christian Spirituality, rooted in early Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, emphasizes nature as sacred, the value of community, and the ‘anam cara’ or soul friend.

Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 PM - We meet weekly for one-hour Zoom sessions and a monthly potluck. We’re currently reading “Anam Cara” by John O’Donohue. Contact Joe with questions: joehattick@gmail.com.
Fridays, 9:00 - 10:30 AM - We’ll read and discuss chapters from “The Mist-Filled Path” by Frank MacEowen on Fridays, beginning Sept 5. Contact Linda with questions: linda@stmikeschurch.com.

Sacred Ground: A Film-based Dialogue Series on Race and Peace, Begins Tuesday, September 9, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

This faith-based film and readings dialogue series explores America’s history of race and racism, weaving in family story, class, and regional identity. Meets every other Tuesday through mid-February. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Sacred Land: Food and Farming Begins Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

The Creation Justice journey continues with the exploration of how food and farming impact the climate, marginalized communities, health, and spiritual wellbeing, and discovery of practical ways to support sustainable practices. Meets weekly through mid-November. CLICK HERE to sign up.

People Who Read, Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

People Who Read meets monthly to discuss the featured book on the fourth Wednesdays. Join us on October 22 to explore “This is How it Always Is” by Laurie Frankel. No RSVP required. Email Jennie for more info.

Labor Day Office Closure Monday, September 1

The church office will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We ask God to guide our work for the common good, alert us to injustice, and foster solidarity so all may have dignity and reward from their labor.

On the Calendar

This Sunday, August 31

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

Volunteer to Help with Worship this Sunday

Worship Volunteers Needed

Want to volunteer as an acolyte, chalice bearer, usher, or greeter? Click above to sign up today - thank you in advance!

Worship with Us

7:30 AM Holy Eucharist

9:15 AM Eucharist with Choir

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11:00 AM Holy Eucharist

Fellowship

8:30 AM Coffee Hour

10:15 AM Coffee Hour

12:15 PM Parish Picnic

Nursery Care is available for Children 5 and under 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

Join us for Coffee Hour and Fellowship after all services.

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Upcoming Events & Parish Life

"Sacred Spaces" Picture of the Week

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but windows are the eye to our building! We will soon be seeing clearer with the installation of new windows in our Sanctuary! We can hardly wait to show off our Sacred Spaces.

Camino Photo Blog

August 24 - Sept. 4, 2025

Follow St. Mike's pilgrims as they trek across Spain and end their 115 km journey at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. To follow along, click the button below to follow our clergy, parishioners, and friends as they walk the Camino.

View Camino Photo Blog

Episcopal Essentials

This Sunday, Aug. 31, 12:30 PM

Episcopal Essentials continues this Sunday and it's not too late to join in! This six-week course is for the curious and those desiring to make a mature commitment through Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation of faith. It’s also a great mini-series for those who just want to learn more and grow. Join us for lunch every Sunday through September 21, from 12:30 - 2:00 PM. Open to those 15 years and older.

Fall Archangel

Digital Delivery, This Monday!

On Monday, September 1, you will receive an electronic copy of the September/October Archangel newsletter. Included will be opportunities for formation, fellowship, youth activities, and outreach, and updates on our Sacred Spaces and RISE campaigns. To request a printed copy, email contact@stmikeschurch.com.

Youth Group Kick Off

Wednesday, September 3

We look forward to welcoming back middle and high schoolers to Youth Group on Wednesday evenings beginning on September 3: middle schoolers meet 5:30 - 6:45 PM and high schoolers meet 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Dinner is included.

Seraphim Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, Sept. 11 6:30 - 8 PM

The Seraphim Choir (St. Michael’s Adult Choir) will commence their regular Thursday rehearsals on September 11 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Choir Room. Our first Sunday singing will be on Kick-off Sunday (stayed tuned to the Weekly eNews)! All singers, young and old, meek and bold, are welcome to join our choir! They sing every Sunday at the 10:30 AM service from September through May. Contact Amalia with any questions: amalia@stmikeschurch.com.

Soul Shop

Thursday, September 11

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Join us on Thursday, September 11 at 6:00 PM for this powerful, community-focused training designed to equip people of faith to bring hope and healing to those impacted by suicide. This abbreviated evening seminar will:

Raise awareness of suicide as a pressing public health issue.
Provide biblically grounded tools to help participants walk alongside those who are struggling.
Empower churches to become safe, compassionate places of support for individuals and families in crisis.

Together, we can respond to this urgent need with faith, hope, and love—bringing light to a difficult but important conversation. No RSVP required.

Learn More about Soul Shop

Middle/High School Lock-In

September 12-13

Middle & high schoolers can spend the night at St. Michael's on Friday, September 12! Dinner, games, a movie, and hopefully some sleep are in store! Arrive at 6:00 PM on Friday and depart at 9:00 AM on Saturday. Sign up below.

Sandwich Sunday

Sunday, September 14

12:15 - 1:15 PM

During Sandwich Sunday, our enthusiastic parishioners of all generations make sandwich lunches for needy recipients in our community. Join us again on Sunday, September 14 in the Gathering Space following the 11:00 AM service. No RSVP required.

The Saint John's Bible

2026 Pilgrimage

Information Session

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 PM

Want to see the original, handwritten, hand-illuminated pages of The Saint John’s Bible (TSJB) in its home gallery? Attend the TSJB Pilgrimage Info Session on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM to learn more about the pilgrimage to St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota next summer. Ian Bradley’s book “Pilgrimage” describes it best: Pilgrimage offers a departure from everyday life in search of spiritual well-being, a sense of adventure, getting out of a rut, to broaden our horizons, or to seek new and different experiences.

Learn More about the TSBJ Pilgrimage

Sages Brunch (85+)

Wednesday, September 17 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Our Sages are invited to a special brunch with the clergy, staff, and care team on Wednesday, September 17. We’re offering each attendee a short video to share with friends and family. The brunch is invitation only - look for your official invitation in the mail. Please RSVP by calling Diane at 719-598-3244. Contact Rev. Vicki with questions: vicki@stmikeschurch.com.

Daughters of the King

Saturday, September 20

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Looking for a place to grow in faith while sharing laughter, friendship, and hope? St. Mike’s Order of the Daughters of the King invites women to grow in friendship through prayer and service. We lift our parish family in prayer, walk alongside one another in life’s ups and downs, and reach out by supporting community ministries that bring Christ’s love to others. The Daughters meet monthly on the third Saturday. Click below to learn more or contact Regina Winters for information about the upcoming new member study.

Learn More about Daughters of the King