10/3/25 CRFUMC Email Blast

Matt Franks
Oct 3
6 min read

Join us this Sunday Morning

9 a.m. Worship

10 a.m. Community Faith Time

Join us online in one place in our Connection Point

https://www.fumccr.org/connectionpoint

Here you can access our bulletins, prayer requests, and several other resources to connect with us.

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Upcoming Events

October 6: 10 am, Marvelous Monday Fellowship at COFF33

October 9:

11:45 am, Leah Circle, Fellowship Hall, lunch provided.

6 pm, Conflict Resolution Speaker, Fellowship Hall

October 15: 6 pm, Knot Again

October 16: 11:30, Men’s Lunch, Pegasus

October 26:

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

November 29:

10 am - 2 pm, Women’s Christmas, Fellowship Hall

December 7: UWF Cookie Walk, Fellowship Hall

Every Wednesday

4 p.m. Bell Choir

5:30-7 p.m. Chancel Choir

Check out the Church Calendar at

https://www.fumccr.org/calendar

Our Monthly Newsletter Can be Found

https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter

ALSO DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE WELCOME DESK FOR EVENTS TO SIGN UP FOR

Conflict Resolution Speaker

Did you know that October is Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado? Former Senator, Linda Newell, will join us for an evening to talk about her work with conflict resolution for 8 years as a State Senator. Whether you’ve never, or often, visited your state Capitol, you’re sure to be intrigued by this human story under the dome. Join us for a one night discussion on The Last Bill, A Senator's Story on October 9th at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. More details will follow in in the October Newsletter.

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.

Bell Choir: Rehearsing 4 pm. on Wednesday’s. If You are interested in joining this group that performs periodically during worship, text or call Nancy Docksey at 303-877-9085.

Chancel Choir is Back! Join us from 5:30-7 p.m. For questions email our new Director Sarah Shinn-Molieri at choir@fumccr.org

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

Tuesday Morning Bible Study: All are welcome to join us at 9:30am in the church library.

Study Schedule:

September 23: begin the study of Revelation via Brian Metzger’s book Breaking the Code (see details in September Newsletter)

Little Library Relocated: You may have noticed our Little Library is now sits on the north wall of the gathering space opposite the Welcome Center desk. Borrow, trade or take one anytime. There are a few new Mitch Albom books, a variety of lighter summer beach reads, and recent titles such as Tom Lake by Ann Patchett and The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.

Intergenerational Red Bird Mission Trip 2026 Find out more about our trip this Sunday during Community Faith Time.

Participate in the Sand Creek Healing Run

You are invited to the Sand Creek Healing Run from October 23rd – 26th, a significant event for healing and remembrance. The run will travel from Eads, CO, to Limon, CO, ending in Denver, CO, and you can join any part of the journey.

Ways to get involved include:

Fundraising: Approximately $1,000–$1,200 is needed for each elder or descendant to participate. Talk to Pastor Matt how donations can be made.
Running in Solidarity: Join in relay groups.
Meal Preparation: Help prepare and serve meals for participants.
Pray and Presence: Support through prayer, whether in person or spiritually.

For questions talk to Pastor Matt

Below is a great website to know which Indigenous Tribe had occupied the land before the removals.

https://native-land.ca/

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:

https://calendly.com/mattdamethodist/pastor-matt-coffee-time

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.

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/

Weekly Readings

Monday: Lamentations 1:1–6

Tuesday: Psalm 137

Wednesday: 2nd Timothy 1:1-14

Thursday: Luke 17:5-10

Quote For The Week: “My fear is not that our great movement, known as the Methodists, will eventually cease to exist or one day die from the earth. My fear is that our people will become content to live without the fire, the power, the excitement, the supernatural element that makes us great.” - John Wesley

Prayer for the Week: Lord, I love You and I believe in You. Help me to fan the flame of faith planted in my heart into a blazing and all-consuming fire. Help me to know and love You so that this knowledge and love transform me. Purify my soul by this fire and free me from any hardness of heart. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen Emma Odogun

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

Connie Berry, cousin of Denny Pottenger

Anne Shuman

Nick Roy, brother of Cheryl Smith