10/24/25 CRFUMC Email Blast
- Matt Franks
- Oct 24
- 7 min read
Join us this Sunday Morning
9 a.m. Worship
10 a.m. Community Faith Time
This will be our 2nd pulpit swap this Sunday today we will have the Rev. Jasper Peters is a United Methodist Pastor and founding Pastor of Belong church in Denver, Colorado. Before ministry, his background covers community and business development, and technology. He holds a BA in Philosophy & Religious Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Master of Divinity with distinction from the Iliff School of Theology. Currently, he is a writes and speaks about issues of race, faith, justice, and pop culture. Outside of work, he is an avid gamer and enjoys being active with friends and family.
Join us online in one place in our Connection Point
Here you can access our bulletins, prayer requests, and several other resources to connect with us.
Upcoming Events
October 26th
8:30am - 10:30 am Chain of Prayers for the Kairos Ministry
3 pm Castle Rock Orchestra Concert “Autumn Leaves”
October 28:
2-3 pm, Little Blessings Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot
November 2: All Saints Day
Also don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour
November 9:
Time &Talent, Sunday Meal and Auction Following Worship
November 6-9:
Kairos Prison Ministry weekend, Buena Vista, CO
December 6th
10 am - 2 pm, Women’s Christmas, Fellowship Hall
December 7: U
UWIF Cookie Walk, Fellowship Hall
December 13th
Colorado Brass 7:30 p.m.
December 17th
6:30 p.m. Blue Christmas Service
Every Wednesday
4 p.m. Bell Choir
5:30-7 p.m. Chancel Choir
Marvelous Monday’s 10 a.m. @ Coff33 in Downtown Castle Rock
Sunday’s
9 a.m. Worship
10 a.m. Community Faith Time
Our Monthly Newsletter Can Be Found Online or underneath the TV in the Welcome Area.
What is Community Faith Time? While some may think of Sunday School as formal classes, we see this as something more—an intentional space for connection and spiritual growth. Our faith grows best when we journey together, and our three unique settings create room for everyone:
Nursery (ages newborn–4): A caring space where our youngest members are loved and nurtured, giving parents and older siblings the opportunity to participate in other groups.
Living In Faith Together (LIFT Group, ages 5+): In the Fellowship Hall, all ages gather to learn, play, and share wisdom together, strengthening the bonds of our church family.
Soul Café (Adults): A relaxed, conversational space to reflect on the day’s sermon and dive deeper into what it means to live out our faith in daily life.
Fellowship Space: Grab a snack and coffee or tea and just fellowship.
If you’d like to join a group or volunteer, especially in the Nursery, please email Pastor Matt.
Time and Talent: It's time to prepare for our annual Time and Talent Auction and Luncheon on Sunday, November 9, at 11 am in Fellowship Hall. This fundraiser supports Trustees, Missions, and the Youth Mission trip, with a goal of raising at least $10,000.
Consider donating your time or special talents. Past items/services include hosting meals, homemade goods, gift certificates, gardening, and vacation weeks.
Green pledge forms are available at the Welcome Desk and should be returned by Thursday, November 6. Join us for a delicious lunch and the chance to bid on donated items from our Church family.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: All are welcome to join us at 9:30am in the church library.
Trunk or Treat: This year’s Little Blessings Trunk or Treat will be October 28, from 2 to 3pm in the church parking lot. The sign up sheet and candy box for Trunk or Treat is by the welcome desk. We are also in need of magazines for the children to cut pictures out of. If anyone has any old ones lying around. They can drop them off in the church front office. If you have questions, contact littleblessingspdo@gmail.com
Contribute to Little Blessings Staff Treat Bags:
Our HOME team will be showing appreciation for the Little Blessings staff with a treat bag just before Thanksgiving. If you would like to contribute to these bags, there is a sign-up sheet at the welcome center with items to sign up for. Items should be brought
to the church by Sunday, November 16.
Coffee Doughnut Assistance Needed Two volunteers are need for the third Sunday of the month to set out doughnuts and prepare the coffee and hot water at 8:30 am. These volunteers also clean up after people have gone into their spaces or after they have finished with class. Please contact Lisa Andrews lisajean1954@gmail.com if you can help.
Chain of Prayers for Kairos On October 26th, check in with John Tamborski in the narthex to write send a brief prayer for the incarcerated men he will meet with in Buena Vista from November 6-9. These prayers are quite impactful to the recipients. Materials for writing are provided.
Celebrate Women’s Christmas – Saturday, December 6, from 10 am – 2 pm. All women are invited to celebrate Women’s Christmas. This is a time for women to take a few hours near the beginning of the holiday season to refocus, relax, and renew. Feel free to invite a friend. Lunch will be provided. The day will be led by Ashley Franks
and Rev. Brenda Lear. Sign up at the Welcome Center or by emailing Rev. Brenda at
b.clear.72@gmail.com. Please note this a change of date from a previous post.
All Saints Sunday is on November 2nd, a day to remember those who have passed. A ribbon banner will be available at the Welcome Desk. To honor a loved one who died in the last year, write their name on paper and attach it with a bell and ribbon before the service. Names will be read during worship, and a sign-up sheet will ensure all names are included; the deadline for submissions is October 29th.
Volunteer Church Secretary(s) We are looking for a volunteer church secretary for the First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock. This position is crucial for our daily operations and outreach. The volunteer will welcome visitors, manage communications, and keep the office organized. The role includes answering phones, maintaining the church calendar, and helping with Sunday materials. The secretary will also keep staff informed of member needs, such as illnesses or deaths. There is a sign up sheet at the welcome desk and training will be dependent upon persons availability.
Crowfoot Coffee with Pastor Matt
Some of you have asked yes I am still hanging out at Crowfoot from about 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. If you want to meet with me you can schedule a meeting here:
or just show up I try to always have a seat open to chat or just co-work together. Also if you ever need to reach out or connect with me this link has most of the ways you can connect.
Fall Photos If you have any photos from our recent church events, please send them to
Julie Bailey ( juliesings@gmail.com ) by October 28. We are looking for photos from Marvelous Methodist Monday coffee time, Fire Pit Friday, Leah Circle, Men’s Lunch, Pet Blessing, Trunk or Treat, etc.
Keeping the Pews Neat and Welcoming: Your help is needed in keeping the sanctuary tidier. If you notice bulletins or personal items left behind after the service you attend, please take them to one of the following places: recycling bin in the office (bulletins), trash cans (tissues and coffee cups), office counter (personal items). Thank you!
Putting Our Faith Into Practice
Looking for a Good Devotional Book? Check out https://store.upperroom.org/
Weekly Readings can find them at https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
Monday: Joel 2:23-32
Tuesday: Sirach 35:12-17
Wednesday: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Thursday: Luke 18:9-14
Quote For The Week: Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life’s light to be determined by the darkness around me. Sojourner Truth
Prayer for the Week: Lord ,Give us the courage and strength to fight the good fight of the faith. Help us to put on the full armor of God and to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. May we, in your strength, make war on the world, the flesh, and the devil, and expect resistance. We thank you that Jesus has already triumphed, and we pray that we would share in that victory as we serve him and win back the nations. Amen
Loving God we lift up to you
Our World
The United Methodist Church
Mountain Sky Annual Conference
Bishop Kristen Stoneking
Our Pastors and Staff
Little Blessings Families
Leona and Garrett Mathes, sister and brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
Maxine Ferguson
Anne Shuman
Nick Roy, brother of Cheryl Smith
Teresa Kindt daughter of Ken and Gayle Kindt
Barb Christensen
Keith Bramer
Julie Bailey
Ron and Donna Morrison, Parents of Brad Cole Morrison
Sue and Callie Hurst
Jodi Nixon, brother of Nikki Hoy
Cynthia Havilcheck, longtime friend of Nikki Hoy
Dena Hartman. daughter of Diana and Keith Bramer
Bernie Funk
Carl Steidtmann and wife Cathy, brother and sister in law of Rev. Sarah
Beth Larson, friend of Jerri Groves
Janet Todero, neighbor of Lisa Andrews
Family of Mardean Haines
Family of Patty Hasty
Family of Janet Oliver who is the wife of George's brother, Bill.
Celebration of Life for Mardean B. Haines
October 25th at 11 a.m. at the Church
You can find her obituary here: https://www.lovefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/mardean-haines
or Prayer Requests go to: https://www.fumccr.org/prayer-request
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