2/27/26 CRFUMC Email Blast
- Feb 27
- 6 min read
Join us this Sunday Morning
9 a.m. Worship
10 a.m. Community Faith Time
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Upcoming Events
March 1st
11 a.m. HOME Team Meeting
3 p.m.Castle Rock Orchestra
March 18th
Knot Again 6 p.m.
March 19th
6:30 p.m. Admin. Council
April 1st
Stations of the Cross
April 2nd
A Holy Potluck 6 p.m.
April 3rd
Good Friday Service 6 p.m.
April 4th
Extreme Home Makeover
April 5th
Easter Services
6 a.m. Sunrise
9 a.m. Modern
11 a.m. Traditional
April 22nd
6:30 p.m. Trustees
May 31st-June 7th
Red Bird Mission Trip
October 8-17th
Wesley Tour of England
Every Wednesday
4 p.m. Bell Choir Practice
5:30-7 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice
Marvelous Monday
10 a.m. @ Coff33 in Downtown Castle Rock
Serve as a Liturgist, Communion Steward or Acolyte Sign Up At welcome desk
Monthly Newsletters are online or in the Welcome Area
Our Monthly Newsletter Can Be Found Online or Printed placed near the welcome desk https://www.fumccr.org/newsletter
Prison Backpack Ministry On Sunday, March 22nd, there will be an opportunity for our Church family to participate in our Prison Backpack Ministry program, benefitting indigent men and women being released from the Douglas County Detention Center.
Please stop by the table in the narthex and choose a card listing an item or items to be purchased or give a cash donation for the purchase of the backpacks and/or the needed supplies and toiletries. Supplies for the backpacks need to be returned to the Church by Sunday, April 12th.
Knot Again Is Back!!!
Huge thanks to everyone who helped Knot Again surpass our 2025 goal! As we kick off 2026, our new target is to complete at least 12 sleeping bags, and we need your help to get there. You can support this mission by joining us for fellowship and knot-tying at 6:00 PM Wednesday Dates: (Jan 28, Feb 18, March 18, and April 15), or by donating clean blankets in any condition. Whether you can give your time or spare linens, every bit helps. For email reminders, please contact Kari at kasorah@yahoo.com.
Castle Rock Orchestra March 1st at 3 p.m.
The CSO spring concert, “The XYZ’s of Americana,” features a bountiful list of American composers, from Mancini to Porter, Sousa to Williams, and many more. Don’t miss this great opportunity - 3 pm, March 1st in our sanctuary
Extreme Community Makeover to reach out and help our community on Saturday, April 4. Extreme Community Makeover (ECM) is designed to invite volunteers into a partnership with residents in our neighborhoods to complete home and neighborhood improvement projects. These projects include graffiti removal, landscaping, painting, yard work, or other projects identified by the residents. Equally important as items that are built are the relationships being built—between the volunteers and community members, among the neighbors on a block, and between the community and resources in their neighborhood."
More info and sign up at the Welcome Desk
Wesley Trip to England – October 8-18, 2026
This exciting trip to England will visit many sites from the lives of John and Charles Wesley and bring the history of Methodism to life. It will also include some other fun sites, such as Stonehenge, a West End show, Windsor Castle and a dinner cruise on the Thames River. Brochures and sign-ups are located at the Welcome Desk.
VIPP - Very Important Point Person
Volunteers are needed to spearhead activities that take groups to museums, concerts, the mountains, educational events, etc. It is a one-time commitment. Previous events have included the Colorado History Museum, Indian Paint Mines in Calhan, viewing the fall colors, Flying W Ranch. Is anyone up for a trip to Breckinridge to visit the Father Dyer sites?
Face to Face 2026: A Journey of Faith & Fellowship
Join us for Face to Face, a unique spiritual retreat designed specifically for older adults (ages 60+) to rediscover Christ’s presence and navigate the seasons of aging with grace. This four-session program—held April 29, May 1, 4, and 6 at Central United Methodist Church—offers a supportive space for discipleship, meaningful discussion, and community. Lunch is provided daily as we explore our faith together from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Talk to Pastor Matt or John Tamborski for more info.
Lent at Castle Rock FUMC
Community Faith Time During Lent Starting 2/22
Joint Group Study Starting: 2/22 in Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m. following worship.
Join us for our Community Faith Time Joint Lenten Study with LIFT Group & Soul Cafe as we explore the Easter story through a fresh lens with Rachel Billups’ book, An Unlikely Lent. This study will have an intergenerational focus, if you need Child care for our little ones under age of 5 please let Pastor Matt know. If you want to read the book you can by picking it up on Amazon or Cokesbury
If you have questions please let Pastor Matt know.
Contemporary Study’s Lenten Study
Book: Remember: God's Covenants and the Cross
By Susan Robb
Rev. Sarah’s Contemporary Issues Group will discuss Susan Robb’s book during Lent. The book traces God’s covenants throughout the Old Testament, showing the character of God’s promises to the people of Israel. The author leads readers through the covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, followed by the new covenant established on Maundy Thursday. The Lenten story culminates with an examination of the cross as another example of God’s promise for a new world.
In Person: February 23 to March 30 6:30 to 8:00PM
Zoom: February 20 to March 30 6:30 to 8:00PM
Contact Rev. Sarah for a Zoom Link at sms11@mindspring.com
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Starting February 24th at 9:30 a.m. our group will read and discuss Max Lucado’s book He Chose Nails. Every gift from God reveals his love, but no gift reveals his love more than the gifts of the cross. These gifts came not wrapped in paper but in passion. They were not placed around a tree but around a cross. They were not covered with ribbons but sprinkled with the blood that Christ shed on our behalf.
The book is $10.00 and may be purchased online at Cokesbury or Amazon. Come join us at 9:30 am on Tuesdays in the church library.
Weekly Reading
Here are the Gospel of Matthew Lenten Readings
3/2: Matthew 9
3/3: Matthew 10
3/4: MATTHEW 11
3/5: MATTHEW 12
3/6: MATTHEW 13
For weekly Reading this week go to
Weekly Quote:
“What if we view this desert time of Lent as not just a time to reflect or to lament or to confess or to fast, but a time where we learn to be free?” — Megan Westra
Weekly Prayer:
God of this Lenten journey, teach us to listen to Your voice above all others. Help us to recognize Your guidance in Scripture, in prayer, and in the quiet movements of our conscience. Give us the humility to accept Your teaching, even when it challenges our comfort. When we face trials or moments of discouragement, remind us of Your glory. Strengthen our faith so that we do not lose hope when the path becomes difficult. Let the light of Your presence be our guide through every shadow. Open our ears, open our heart, and shape our life according to Your Word. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
We Pray for...
We invite you to pray for, just say their name, pause, and pray Lord in your mercy hear this prayer.
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
Barb Christensen
Keith Bramer
Julie Bailey
Sue and Callie Hurst
Julie Hurst Huffine
Dena Hartman, daughter of Diana and Keith Bramer
Randall Ward, father of Sarah Shinn Molieri
Betty Smith, mother of Clayton Smith
Ron Butler, father of Beth Tamborski
Mitchell Skarupa: Grandson of Tom and Dorthy Nugent
Ryan Hammond, son of Gail and Pat Hammond.
Amanda Wiskus Neighbor of Julie and George Curran
Family of Marjorie Noe
Family of Spencer Alexander, son of Melanie Alexander
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From our United Methodist Connection
Help Shape the Future of The United Methodist Church
The Leadership Gathering Design Team invites leaders across the connection to participate in this survey as part of the ongoing preparation for the 2026 Leadership Gathering. Your voice will help inform how the church listens, discerns, and leads together in the years ahead.
Estimated completion time: 10–12 minutes
Looking for a meaningful way to observe Lent this year? Check out the UMC Lent Photo A Day journey! It’s a creative and grounding way to practice a daily Lenten discipline.
Whether you're a pro photographer or just snapping shots on your phone, this is a beautiful way to reflect and connect with the season.
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