St. Aidan's News You Can Use: Sept 7-20, 2026 | Joyful Worship + Beloved Community + Campus Facing Love + Sustainability + Collaborative Service | | | |  | | |
Practicing Our Faith
Dear St. Aidan's,
Thank you for welcoming me with open arms! I am thrilled to be your Curate. I have enjoyed getting to know you over the summer and learning from you, Fr. Mike, and Fr. Steve. Now with M. Mary Kate back, Bread+Belonging in full swing, and CU in session, the tempo has picked up—and I'm here for it!
One thing I'm excited about is a four-session class I'll be leading this fall called Practicing Our Faith. Our first session will be on Sunday, September 20 after church. I'll schedule subsequent sessions based on input from participants.
The course is for you if you're looking to deepen your understanding of and commitment to the way of Jesus in the Episcopal Church. It is designed to prepare people for baptism, confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church, or formal reaffirmation of baptismal vows. It will culminate in two events: the Front Range regional confirmation, reception, and reaffirmation service with Bishop Kym on Saturday, October 24 at St. James, Wheatridge, and Holy Baptism on All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, at St. Aidan's, at which time we'll also celebrate all class participants.
In the class, we will explore:
- What we seek: our spiritual journeys and the sacraments and rites that join us to the body of Christ
- How we relate to God: what we can learn from the Bible, the tradition of the church, and our capacity to reason and experience God
- What we claim to be true: our core theological commitments, sacraments, and how worship and belief are intertwined
- How we choose to live: prayer, vocation, parish life and ministry, and the fruits of baptism
Yes, it's a lot to cover in four sessions, and I am committed to rich conversation, not just me sharing information. We will inevitably go deep in some areas and scratch the surface in others. It'll be fine because we know formation is a lifelong project. :-)
Please register using this form or contact me if you have any questions. There's also a paper sign-up in the Parish Hall.
P.S. If you can't make all four sessions, don't worry – we'll figure it out!
Once again, thank you for welcoming me. It is a blessing to be at St. Aidan's.
Faithfully,
Deacon Cate
Everything happening at St. Aidan's is on our online calendar, including weekly events, Choir, Bible Studies, and more. Please EMAIL the office when you see a mistake or a missing event.
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Support Bread+Belonging Meals – Tuesdays in September
On Tuesday evenings, we serve a meal for about 40 students. In September, St. Aidan’s is providing salads, desserts, and drinks.
👉 Learn more here.
Or email Nano at: bnbmealhost@saintaidans.org
St. Aidan's is supporting 4 Tuesdays in September--8, 15, 22 and 29. Let's be delicious and abundant for B+B this September!
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Volunteer to help with parking during football games
We need 4-6 volunteers every game day to help manage our parking lot. Please reach out to bal43rd@gmail.com to let him know what game you can volunteer for, and he'll get you all the information you need.
Every individual who volunteers for a game is giving the equivalent of thousands of dollars toward the St. Aidan’s operating budget. This is another way to pledge and to support your church. Check the church calendar for updated kickoff times, and we will keep you informed as the times are announced.
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Book Group meets every Wednesday at 10am on Zoom
The St. Aidan's book group will meet September 16 at 10am. The group will begin reading Roughing It by Mark Twain.
You are welcome to join this group! Email us to let us know you're interested, and we'll get you connected with the group and the Zoom link.
Click here to see the recommended edition/translation.
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Bread + Belonging Impact Story
Each month, Pastor Monica shares a statement about a student who has been positively impacted by the Bread+Belonging campus ministry. The impact story from September for Bread + Belonging is from Anna, titled "Springboard." Click here to read their story.
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St. Aidan's Writing Group - Fruits of Our Labor
St. Aidan's has a writer's group that occasionally has "Fruits" to share with our congregation and friends. Please click on each link to access the essays and offerings from members of the group.
If you'd like to it try out, participate, and even join the group, be in touch with the office, and we'll put you in touch with the group's convener, Paul Voakes.
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Women Navigating Life Solo Group Welcomes New Members
The Episcopal Women Navigating Life Solo group offers community and connection for single women at St. Aidan’s. Our 16 members meet for social gatherings and mutual support as we navigate changes in health, housing, and life transitions. It’s also a welcoming space to build new friendships.
If you’d like to join, please fill out this form or use the button below. One of the leaders, Mary Kraus or Kay Cook, will reach out to you after you fill out the form.
Our next gathering is tentatively planned for Sunday, September 13th—lunch at noon at Doug’s Diner. More details will be shared with the group by email. We hope you can join us!
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New Bible Study on Wednesdays at 9:45am
Gillian Brown and Carol Rasmussen are beginning a Zoom Bible study on the letters of John next Wednesday, September 9th, at 9:45a.m. This will be a weekly occurrence on Wednesdays, and will be under an hour each week. We will have a brief sharing time each week, before studying scripture. We would love to have more people join us. Please contact the St. Aidan's office (office@saintaidans.org) to be included on Zoom.
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Sacred Ground Dialogue Circle Welcoming Participants (Diocesan Offering)
Specific Thursdays, September 10, through March 2027, 9:30-11:30 am, via Zoom.
A ministry of the Episcopal Church, Sacred Ground is a sensitive and prayerful resource that creates space for difficult yet respectful and transformative dialogue on race and racism. Participants are invited to walk back through history, peeling away the layers that have brought us to today, and reflect on family histories and stories, as well as important narratives that shape the collective American story. It holds as a guiding star the vision of a beloved community, where all people are honored, protected, and nurtured as beloved children of God. Total number of sessions: 13.
Facilitators: the Rev. Nancey Johnson Bookstein, St. Brigit, Frederick, and Abby Mooney, Holy Comforter, Broomfield.
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Family Picnic September 13
Join the Front Range Region Executive Committee for the 3rd annual family picnic. It will be hosted at St. Aidan's on September 13 at 12:30pm! Please scan the QR Code on the flyer to RSVP!
| | Peace building offered by Boulder Rotary Club around the United Nations International Day of Peace (September 21) | | |
Thursday, Sept 17, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
CU Campus, Chancellor’s Auditorium, Case West Bldg., 1725 Euclid, Boulder
Kickoff Event: “Peace is Possible”
Keynote Speech by Tonni Ann Brodber, Head of Secretariat, UN Women’s Peace
& Humanitarian Fund
Discussion Panel on Peacebuilding with author Jim Halderman, Bernard Amadei
PhD, Dr. Gaea Logan and (St. Aidan's Parishioner) Sarah Sokhey PhD
Friday, Sept 18, 12 – 1:30 pm
Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Avenue, Boulder
Luncheon Event: “Peace is Possible: It’s an Inside Job”
Guest Speaker: Amb Douglas Gardner, former UN Resident Coordinator for
Ukraine
Jim Swaeby Peace Award Presentation Ceremony
Registration Required, click the button below.
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Saturday, Sept 19 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Boulder Creek Park
1236 Canyon Blvd.
Peace Faire
Monday, Sept 21 7:00 pm
Silent Candlelight Walk of Peace
Downtown churches with bells in their steeples are invited to ring
them during the walk of peace (approx. 7:15 – 8 pm)
Meet at Canyon Street side of Library
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Commended to our Prayers
For the students, faculty, and staff at CU, especially the Bread+Belonging community and our partner, Lutheran Campus Ministry, as we welcome new and returning students this Fall.
Pray for an end to the war and violence in the Middle East, Iran, Ukraine, South Sudan, Haiti, and other parts of the world, and for all who have died, been injured, and lost their family members, homes, and livelihoods to natural disasters.
For those in need of bodily healing: Kevin Costello, Cindy, Kathleen Dawson.
For those with dementia or other cognitive difficulties and all who care for them.
For those in hospice care or with long-term needs: Roy Faverty, Kay Gibson, Johanna Ketellapper, Lucy, Beverly Shaw, Don Henderson, Patricia Jennings.
For those seeking God's guidance and strength: all who seek employment, for all who struggle with addiction, Patrick Costello and family, Barb Williams, Barbara, Tori and Sophie Kennedy, Shaunda Harendt.
For those in need of prayers for our mission abroad: Richard and Catherine Ranger, former parishioners of St. Aidan's and missionaries with SAMS (Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders), serving Uganda Christian University (UCU).
For those who serve in the US Military, especially: Parker Rost (Marine Corps), Cmdr. Michael Stengel, Ben and Jake Leicht, Evan Ketellapper, Doug Benton, for the families of soldiers in harm's way.
For those celebrating birthdays: Duane Arenales (9/7), Sarah Chesnutt (9/9), Elizabeth Rejouis (9/9), John Rejouis (9/9), Nimesha Wickramaratne (9/11), Charlie Meloche (9/12), Gillian Brown (9/12), Keith Murdock (9/13), Aavya Panchal (9/13), Sloane Harvey (9/15), and Theodore Jimenez (9/16).
For those who have died: Don Blackford, Howard Jules Kennedy, Russell Stolte, Tim Harendt.
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St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
2425 Colorado Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
303-443-2503
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Office Hours:
Tuesdays through Fridays 9:30am-2pm
Clergy also by appointment.
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