5/14/26 CRFUMC Email Blast
- May 15
- 5 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
Here you can access our bulletins, prayer requests, and several other resources to connect with us.
Upcoming Events
May 16th
9 a.m. Church Work Day
May 20th
6 p.m. Knot Again
May 21st
Lunch at Pegasus at 11:30 a.m.
May 24th
Graduate Sunday
Pentecost Potluck Following Service
May 31st-June 7th
Red Bird Mission Trip
June 7th
Summer Worship Hours Begin
8:30 a.m. Outdoor & 10 a.m. Modern Service
June 11th-13th
Mountain Sky Annual Conference in Billings Montana
June 17th
6 p.m. Knot Again
June 21st
Pastor Matt’s Last Sunday
August 19th
6 p.m. Knot Again
September 16th
6 p.m. Knot Again
October 8-17th
Wesley Tour of England
October 21st
6 p.m. Knot Again
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
Church Outdoor Work Day May 16th Starting at 9 a.m.
It is spring and time to tidy up our church grounds. The sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center and includes a list of tools that are needed. Work crew will gather at 9 am and continue until work is completed. Coffee and snacks will be available in the kitchen.
Church Potluck May 24 following Worship
After the May 24th service honoring our graduates, we will be having a Brunch Potluck. Bring your favorite egg casserole dish, muffins, fruit or other favorite brunch items to share and enjoy a great fellowship time.
Mother’s Day Food Drive Thank you to all who helped out. We were able to give 708 pounds of items. We are at 1,714 pounds for the year and only 786 away from our goal of 2,500 lbs to help in hope in 2026
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?
Meal Group Final Gathering Pivot
The Meal Groups will be pivoting from on large gathering to one more meal group meeting. We are inviting you to talk to each other about their own expectations when the change of minister takes place. Being open about fears, expectations, etc. Check with your meal group for info.
Fiscal Year End Giving
We operate on a fiscal year for our budget. We are coming to an end of the year on June 30th. We will have giving statements and pledge cards available in the welcome area. We will have commitment Sunday on May 31st in worship. If you will not be here on that Sunday please drop your card in the offering plate or leave it in the office. If you have any questions please reach out to Theresa at office@fumccr.org
King Soopers/Safeway Gift Cards:
Did you know that 5% of your grocery purchases can be returned to our church if you have a Safeway gift card to load and reload OR have signed on with King Soopers and designated FUMCCR as your nonprofit organization? Did you know these funds help fund projects in and around the church? Would you like to help bring us back into the $2-3K column?
If you frequent Safeway, simply purchase a grocery card from Theresa Kepple and add money. That card becomes the card you use to purchase groceries. If you wish to use King Soopers, go to KingSoopers.com/CommunityRewards and follow Step #1 to create an account and Step #2 to register our organization (FUMCCR). You will need to add our NPO number which is NPO#QM168.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. in the Library: We are reading Adam Hamilton’s The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World. We will be starting Tuesday, April 14th
Contemporary Studies Group
Book: Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christ By Richard J. Foster
In Person: April 27 to May 18, June 1 to June 8; 6:30 to 8:00PM
Zoom: May 1 to May 15, May 30 to June 12; 6:30 to 8:00PM
Summer Worship Schedule Starting June 7th
8:30 a.m. Outdoor Chapel
10 a.m. Modern Service
If you are interested in helping with setup/teardown let Pastor Matt know we will have a training session in May. We will also need people to help drive the golf cart. Starting in May we will be having a sign up for all of these and for favorite hymns suggestions for our pop up choir to sing.
Pop Up Choir Hymns Selection
As we plan for the Summer Pop Up Choir we like to sing favorite hymns. So put your favorite hymns down on the sheet at the welcome desk.
Photo Directory Update
Starting next week we will have a way to update pictures and information in the Churches photo directory. Members can log into the Online Member Directory website at members.instantchurchdirectory.com
If you are having issues with the app or the web site reach out to Pastor Matt.
Weekly Reading
Monday: Acts 1:1-11| Tuesday: Psalm 47
Wednesday: Ephesians 1:15-23 | Thursday: Luke 24:44-53
Weekly Quote:
Waiting is a period of learning. The longer we wait, the more we hear about him for whom we are waiting. ~Henri Nouwen
Weekly Prayer:
God, empower me to make the spiritual and personal transformation to prepare to walk in my calling, and to move forward in what I am ready to do. 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
Garrett Mathes, brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
Barb Christensen
Dena Hartman, daughter of Diana Beamer
Ryan Hammond, son of Gail and Pat Hammond.
Amanda Wiskus, neighbor of Julie and George Curran
Connie Williams, mother of Chris Sorah, mother in law of Kari Sorah
Rev Jackie Huller
Zachary Rosenberg, friend of Marcia and Joe Schmid
Louise Molieri
Denny Pottenger as he recovers from foot surgery
Peggy Patzkawsky, cousin of Karen Oliver
Jim Ellis, uncle of Chris Sarah
Jean Fugate, mother of Meg Hendrix
Viki and Anna, nieces of Gail Hammond
Will Burgener, brother of Lowell Burgener
Family of Ron Butler
Family of Kathy Bailey Celebration of Life TBD
Family of Sarah McAneny Celebration of Life May 30th at 10 a.m. at the Church
Family of Keith Bramer
Family of Susie Lewis
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