5/29/26 CRFUMC Email Blast
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Here you can access our bulletins, prayer requests, and several other resources to connect with us.
Upcoming Events
May 30th
Celebration of Life of Sarah McAneny at 10 a.m. at the Church Wear Bucees Shirt if you have them.
May 31st - 12 p.m.
Kathy Bailey Celebration of Life, Elizabeth UMC
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 20th
Celebration of Life of Keith Bramer 10 a.m. at the Church
5:30 p.m. Farewell party for the Franks family
June 21st
Pastor Matt’s Last Sunday
July 5th
Rev. Tezenlo Thong's First 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
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
Fiscal Year End Giving
We operate on a fiscal year for out 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
Pastor Matt’s Farewell Party
Please join us for a Farewell Party honoring Pastor Matt, Ashley, Laura, and Emily on Saturday, June 20 at 5:30 pm at the church. The SPRC Team will host a Taco Bar potluck and fellowship as we celebrate their ministry and friendship. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk. A basket is also available for cards and notes of encouragement. After the gathering, those interested are invited to continue the celebration at Alidade Brewing (680 Atchison Way, Castle Rock).
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.
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.
Photo Directory Update
This is the last week for Directory Picture 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.
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.
Weekly Reading
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 8
2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Matthew 28:16-20
For weekly Reading this week go to
Weekly Quote:
“Through the Spirit we acquire a likeness to God; indeed, we attain what is beyond our most sublime aspirations – we become God.” St. Basil the Great
Weekly Prayer
Oh Lord, I pray that this day I may take up my cross and follow you. Holy Spirit, I pray that this day you will fill me with yourself and cause your fruit to ripen in my life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. 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 Bramer
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 Hulett
Zachary Rosenberg, friend of Marcia and Joe Schmid
Louise Molieri
Peggy Patzkawsky, cousin of Karen Oliver
Mary Ely cousin of Karen Oliver
Jim Ellis, uncle of Chris Sarah
Jean Fugate, mother of Meg Hendrix
Will Burgener, brother of Lowell Burgener
Karen Dacey, mother of Patric Beaman
Cathy Large, mother-in-law of Kay Jones’ brother
Angie Stawell, friend of Kay Jones
Family of Sarah McAneny Celebration of Life May 30th at 10 a.m.
Family of Keith Bramer Celebration of Life June 20th at 10 a.m.
Family of Kathy Bailey
Family of Susie Lewis
Family of Landra Cole, Mother of Johnathan Cole Morrison
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