TheArchangel Newsletter & Events An anchor for your soul September – October 2020 Beyond our Walls New Logo “The church has left the building” New Look What a wild and unpredictable year it has been! Same St. Michael’s Some days it feels like I’ve been in Colorado When walking into the sacred Springs a lot longer than seven months. Other space and spiritual home we days, it seems like my family and I just arrived. call “St. Michael’s,” people I’m so proud of the work we’ve done together comment on the hospitality, or over the past 200 days and I’m looking forward the beautiful view of Pikes to seeing how God continues to strengthen and Peak, the floor to ceiling windows behind the grow St. Michael’s. altar, or the welcoming openness. To help remind us of who we are, our new logo captures In this issue of The Archangel you’ll discovery multiple aspects of what we value as a commu- how we have already begun to explore what it nity. Most prominent in our new logo is the cross looks like when we move beyond our walls. As of Christ, the fading sky that draws you upward, God calls us to dream big, I’m eager to discover and the familiar resemblance how you and I will be called to follow Jesus in of mountain peak. As we the coming year. I’m so glad to be here and I’m enter into a new season this looking forward to these next steps as we are led new look will encourage us to by the Spirit beyond our walls. keep Christ-centered in our Faithfully in Christ, homes, life, and community. Holy Communion A letter from the Rector This Sunday, September 13 at 9:00 AM, we will celebrate Holy Options to Receive Communion Eucharist for the first time in six Following updated protocols and months and we will be resuming guidelines from the Diocese of in-person worship outside on the Colorado, St. Michael’s will be back lawn. Earlier this month providing an inclusive way forward Bishop Kym, Bishop of the for parishioners to receive and Diocese of Colorado, provided participate in Communion in 1 of 4 churches around Colorado with a unique ways. They are as follows: way forward to resume Holy Eucharist, Holy Option 1: In-person Outdoor Worship. Those Communion, the Lord’s Supper—you take your who attend the in-person outdoor worship pick. Over the past several months I’ve been in service can pick up a Communion Wafter & conversations with the Wardens, Vestry, Next Communion Prayer Card at the end of the Steps Committee, and staff members service. discussing and planning how we could resume Option 2. Drive Thru Communion: At the Communion as soon as we were permitted. conclusion of the Sunday Outdoor Worship, Most importantly we want to ensure we are parishioners can drive thru the parking lot and able to keep everyone safe and reduce any pick up a prepackaged Communion Wafter & concerns you may have. Communion Prayer Card between 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM As anticipated, there will be changes to how, Option 3: Home Communion Delivery : All when, and the frequency in which we celebrate are invited to participate and receive Holy Eucharist. Please note the following which Communion at home that sign up before adheres to the diocesan guidelines and Saturday 5:00 PM. Communion Kit delivered sensitivities of our community: to their home by a Home Communion Driver so you may participate in the Eucharist with us. 1. Communion will be offered in one kind; Option 4. Spiritual Communion: Parishioners the bread and body of Christ. In the Episcopal who choose not receive the physical element Church we believe in the Eucharistic doctrine (bread) will be fed by the Words of Institution of "concomitance" which affirms the and continual remembrance of Jesus' life, simultaneous presence of Christ's body and death, and resurrection. This ancient practice blood in each of the eucharistic elements. has been observed throughout the life of the Church during various situations and settings. 2. We will be celebrating Holy Eucharist and distributing Communion on September 13 Please Pre-Register to Attend Outdoor and 27 then reevaluating. Services and if you will only be receiving Communion with Option 1, 2, or 3. 3. All are invited to participate and receive Go to: www.stmikeschurch.com/signups Communion in 1 of 4 different ways during Outdoor Worship Resumes September 13 and/or after Communion Worship Services. and will continue weather permitting! See you soon, 2 Faithfully + Events and Fellowship St. Michael’s Day Saturday, September 26 9:00 AM Parish Work Day 4:00 PM Family Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest with Awards Sunday, September 27 9:00 AM Outdoor In-person Worship & Online Fall Parish Work Day Holy Eucharist Service 10:15 AM St. Michael’s Day Carnival September 26 9:00 AM BYO Snacks/Bag Lunch Mark the calendar and bring the entire Dunk Tank & Games family. We will have jobs for all ages and skill 10 Volunteers Needed for Clean Up Crew! levels. No RSVP necessary. Just show up Sign –up online or call the church office. with work gloves. If you have a property- related task you would like to tackle OR a special handyman gift to offer for the day, please contact the Junior Warden, Tom Baranowski at [email protected]. Help us get the property prepared for winter and St. Michael’s Day! Many hands make light work, and we look forward to seeing you there! Zoom or Bust! Blessing of the Animals Zoom has become a critical part of staying connected at St. Michael’s. If you have been Sunday, October 4 reluctant and are ready to take the plunge but 4:00 – 4:45 PM Drive Thru need help - we can help. Call the church office or email us with big or small questions: Bring your pets for a drive thru Pet Blessing (reptiles and snakes in cages, please). [email protected] Clergy will offer pet blessings from a safe distance! No RSVP required – all are welcome. Children & Family Ministry NEW NEW St. Mike’s Children’s Chapel Family Faith Formation Videos September 20, Launching September 13 11:00 AM To help families talk about faith and important topics of the Christian faith, St. Michael’s is Families are invited to join excited to launch Family Faith Formation the clergy every Sunday, Videos. Each week we will be sharing a short 5 beginning September 20 at minute video around a theme and then provide 11:00 for a short 30 minute families with age appropriate questions for family and children focused children in elementary, middle, and high school. worship experience. If you have an elementary It is our hope that these conversation will school aged child or younger, this service is provide children of all ages with the opportunity designed for your family. Services will be online to grow in their faith during this time. We hope it and live. We will be introducing the “sermon will also be a learning experience for parents box” and having fun while learning about God’s too! love! We can’t wait to see you and spend time together. Parent Socially Distanced Gathering September 13, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Join the Rev. Matt and Alicia Holcombe at their home for a socially distanced Parent Social from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. If children attend, parents will be asked to keep an eye on them. BYOB, BYOSnacks. Holcombe's will provide s'mores! Please RSVP to Liz Valko at [email protected] or Ruth Morrison at [email protected]. Liz & Ruth are co-chairs of our Parents Ministry. Be on the lookout for future events (occurring monthly). NEW Chalk the Sidewalks at St. Mike’s Saturday, September 26 4:00 - 5:00 PM In preparation for St. Michael's Day on Sunday, September 27 - all children, youth, and young in heart are invited to the church to decorate the sidewalks. We will provide the chalk and hand out awards for most creative, colorful, and countless other categories. No need to RSVP - just show up at St. Michael's. Questions? Call or email Joe Hattick [email protected] 4 Youth Ministry Youth Confirmation Begins Sept. 27 1:30 PM We are excited to announce some exciting changes to the Youth Confirmation Preparation for the 2020- 2021 year. We have shifted Youth Confirmation from a 2-year program to a 1-year experiential preparation. We have also reorganized the calendar and program to provide for more interaction and practical faith application for the confirmands lives. All youth that will be 15-years-old by May 1, 2021 are eligible to Smores & More participate. To register go to https://bit.Ly/31g65z7. Sat. 9/19 6:00 - 7:30 PM Have questions? Email [email protected]. Middle School (Saturday) Sun. 9/20 6:00 - 7:30 PM NEW Weekly eNews High School (Sunday) Children, Youth & Families Youth are invited to the home of the Holcombe's for S'mores & Each Thursday we send out a More. This is a great chance to special Weekly eNews with see friends in a safe environment, information just for our engage in play, conversation children, youth, and families. and... S'mores. RSVP to Joe If you are not receiving this Hattick via text 719-201-4351 or email, please check your email joehattick@stmikeschurch. spam folder. To be added to com to get the address and the email list, simply email details.