3/6/26 CRFUMC Email Blast
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Don't Forget Saturday Set Your Clocks ahead 1 hour.
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
Here you can access our bulletins, prayer requests, and several other resources to connect with us.
Upcoming Events
March 12th
11:45 a.m. Leach Circle
March 18th
6 p.m.Knot Again
March 19th
11:30 a.m. Men's Lunch
6:30 p.m. Admin. Council
April 1st
10a.m.-7p.m.Stations of the Cross
April 2nd
6 p.m. A Holy Potluck
April 3rd
6 p.m. Good Friday Service
April 4th
Extreme Home Makeover
April 5th
Easter Services
6 a.m. Sunrise
9 a.m. Modern
11 a.m. Traditional
April 9th
11:45 a.m. Leah Circle
April 12th
Prison Ministry Backpack Supplies Due
April 16th
11:30 a.m. Men’s Lunch at Pegasus
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.
Fundraising for the Mission Trip Many thanks to all who came to the spaghetti-supper-bingo night on February 26th. $1300 was raised toward the goal of $4300 total needed to send 5 youth and 7 adults to Red Bird Missions in Beverly, Kentucky. You can still contribute to the fundraising with a cash donation. See Courtney or Josh Hay or leave your donation in the collection plate with a “Mission Trip” tag.
Extreme Community Makeover April 4th Join us for the Extreme Community Makeover in the Barnum District, Denver, to revitalize the area through landscaping, painting, and yard work. This event focuses on building relationships between volunteers and community members.
Cost: $10 per person
Transportation: Bus provided or drive yourself
Sign Up: Register at the Welcome Desk
For questions, contact Ashley Franks on Sunday Mornings.
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.
HOLY WEEK
Sunday March 29th
Palm Sunday &
Easter Egg Hunt
Join us as we process in as a Church waving Palm Branches. This commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where crowds famously greeted him by waving palm branches and spreading them along his path as a sign of honor.
Then following worship we will have an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the HOME team.
Wednesday April 1st
Stations of the Cross
10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
This self-guided devotional experience is an opportunity to connect with the Jesus last moments in our beautiful sanctuary.
Thursday April 2nd
A Holy Potluck
6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
A Maundy Thursday Dinner Church opportunity.
BBQ Meat & Drinks will be provided.
What to bring to share?
Last Names:
A-M: Desserts
N-Z: Side Dishes
Friday April 3rd
Good Friday Service
6 p.m. In The Sanctuary
This service centers around the final day of Jesus life with readings, music and other reflective elements.
Saturday April 4th
Extreme Community Makeover
Easter Sunday April 5th
3 Services
6 a.m. Sunrise Breakfast Service
9 a.m. Modern Music Service
11 a.m. Traditional Music Service
Weekly Reading
Here are the Gospel of Matthew Lenten Readings
Monday: Matthew 14
Tuesday: Matthew 15
Wednesday: Matthew 16
Thursday: Matthew 17
Friday: Matthew 18
For weekly Reading this week go to
Weekly Quote:
“O Lord, make this Lenten season different from the other ones. Let me find you again. Amen.” — Henri Nouwen
Weekly Prayer:
Holy God, in Jesus Christ you have built for us an eternal house, a temple of righteousness, a place of gracious plenty for the hungry and abundant life for the poor in spirit. Grant that we may turn away from the from distractions that defile our hearts and follow you with pure devotion, through Jesus 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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