5/30/25 CRFUMC Email Blast
- Matt Franks
- May 30
- 7 min read
Join us this Sunday Morning
8:30 a.m. Outdoor Chapel
(To be held indoors if the weather is not favorable)
10:00 a.m. Modern Service In Sanctuary
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Upcoming Events
May 31-June 7: Youth Mission Trip to Cookson, OK
June 1: Laity Sunday
June 4: Senior Life Expo at the DC Fairgrounds, 1-5 pm
June 12: Leah Circle in the Park, 11:30 am, sack lunch
June 11-14: UMC Mountain Sky Annual Conference, St. Andrews UMC, Highlands Ranch
June 22: Capstone Meal Group potluck following second service
June 29: One service 10 am with John Redmon leading music
July 26: Douglas County Fair Parade, 9:30 am
Knot Again will NOT meet in the month of June. If you have been hoping to join this group and are not on Kari Sorah’s mailing list, please contact her to be sure the group is meeting ( kasorah@yahoo.com )
Leah Circle meets June 12 at 11:30 am at Fairgrounds Regional Park, (east end). BYO sack lunch and beverage. All women are welcome to join in the fellowship.
Pop Up Choir Returns: The Pop Up Choir is back for the summer 8:30 service! Join us for familiar hymns. Warm up and mic check in the Outdoor Chapel at 8 am, or simply pop up and sing along with the hymn of the day.
Musicians interested in solos or duets, please contact Rev. Matt or Nancy Docksey to schedule your performance.
Latest Cookbook Up-date:
At its last meeting the Cookbook Team decided to go with just one size for our church cookbook — a large-print, spiral bound, 8 x 11 booklet. At a cost of $10, this cookbook they make great gifts for the cooks in your family. A new sign-up sheet at the welcome center reflects this change and those who pre-ordered any version of the cookbook remain on the list. This wonderful cook book includes many recipes for the dishes served at our church potlucks and auctions as well as the recipes archived in previous church cookbooks. Photos, prayers and many wonderful food quotes have been included. Copies will be available for pick-up in late August. Use the sign-up sheet to pre-order a cookbook . . . or two or three.
Dinner Groups Capstone Potluck:Everyone who was part of a dinner group this past year will want to celebrate with the larger group at a potluck following the 10 am service on June 22. Help with set-up and clean-up is always appreciated. Contact Pastor Matt at matt.franks@fumccr.org
Outdoor Service Assistance: If you can help with set-up and take-down of materials used during our outdoor service this summer, please sign-up at the welcome center or let Pastor Matt know.
Contemporary Studies Group New Book Invite: You're warmly invited to explore C. S. Lewis's insightful reflections on prayer in How to Pray: Reflections and Essays. Delve into fundamental questions about prayer and discover practical wisdom to deepen your relationship with God. Join us for in-person sessions on Mondays (May 12 - June 23, 2025, 6:30-8 pm) or via Zoom on Fridays (May 17 - June 27, 2025, 6:30-8 pm).
Senior Life Expo: The Annual Senior Life Expo Wednesday, June 4 from 1pm-5pm at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Event Center (Castle Rock) promises to be an awesome afternoon of networking and discovery! Drop by for exciting presentations, interactive demonstrations, networking, prizes, food concessions and more. This is a fantastic way to discover and explore some vital senior resources. Admission is free.
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!
Be a Very Important Point Person: Have an idea from an event be a VIPP: What is a VIPP: The Very Important Point Person program provides a path for volunteers to organize social and educational events such as outdoor activities, museum trips, and concerts. Interested individuals can sign up at the Welcome Center to become a VIPP for one activity. For more info about this check with Pastor Matt
We have a lot going on at CRFUMC so go to www.fumccr.org and click on the weekly eblast to see more events.
Summer Worship Schedule (Beginning June 1st):
8:30 a.m. - Outdoor Chapel Service (Weather Permitting): Join us for an informal and uplifting worship experience under the open sky. Feel free to bring your coffee and a hat!
10:00 a.m. - Modern Service (Indoors in the Sanctuary): Our Modern service will continue indoors.
Ways to Get Involved This Summer:
1. Be a Part of Our Outdoor Worship Team:
Worshiping outdoors is a special experience, and you can help make it happen! We need volunteers to assist with:
Set-up: Arranging chairs, music stands, and sound equipment before the 8:30 a.m. service.
Take-down: Helping to pack up equipment after the service.
Golf Cart Driving: Transporting equipment as needed.
If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up at the Welcome Center or let Pastor Matt know. We will hold a brief training session for new volunteers on Sunday, May 18th, after Disciples Table. Come learn how you can contribute!
2. Sing with the Pop-Up Choir:
Our beloved Pop-Up Choir will return for the 8:30 a.m. Outdoor Chapel service! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your voice without any long-term commitment. Simply join us for a quick mic check and warm-up at 8:00 a.m. at the Outdoor Chapel before the service.
3. Share Your Musical Gifts:
Do you enjoy singing solos or duets? We invite you to share your talents during our summer worship services! Please contact Rev. Matt or Nancy Docksey to schedule a time to share your music.
Volunteer for Annual Conference 2025
Annual Conference is a time of worship, connection, and shared ministry—and we need your help to make it all happen! Volunteers are essential in creating a welcoming, well-organized experience for all attendees. Ways You Can Serve: 🛠 Event Setup & Logistics – Help set up vendor tables, move materials, and prepare spaces on Wednesday. 🍽 Meal Support – Assist with serving and cleanup for conference meals. ☕ Hospitality & Refreshments – Oversee snack and coffee stations, ensuring everyone stays energized. 🚗 Transportation Assistance – Drive participants as needed between conference locations. 🙏 Ordination Service Support – Help with Saturday’s ordination service, including setup and reception.
🙌 General Hospitality – Provide a warm welcome, offer directions, and support guests throughout the event.
How to Sign Up Use the form below to indicate where you'd like to help and your availability. Remember, you’re welcome to serve in more than one area!
Senior Life Expo
The Annual Senior Life Expo Wednesday, June 4 from 1pm-5pm at the Douglas County
Fairgrounds Event Center (Castle Rock) promises to be an awesome afternoon of
networking and discovery! Drop by for exciting presentations, interactive
demonstrations, networking, prizes, food concessions and more. This is a fantastic way
to discover and explore some vital senior resources. Admission is free.
Opportunities for Community Fellowship
The Town of Castle Rock, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, and surrounding
communities of Sedalia, Larkspur, Castle Pines, and Parker offer something every
weekend this summer — outdoor concerts, farmer’s markets, car shows, July 4th
fireworks, and much more. These outdoor events provide great opportunities to meet up
with friends for a while and enjoy our near-perfect summer weather. Search “summer
events” in the community of your choice and consider these links for more information:
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Weekly Readings from https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
Weekly Readings from https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
Monday: Acts 16:16-34
Tuesday: Psalm 97
Wednesday: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
Thursday: John 17:20-26
Quote for the Week
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”~Mahatma Gandhi
Weekly Prayer
Lord, cultivate in me a heart that eagerly seeks to help others. Open my eyes to the needs around me, and stir in me the willingness to act without hesitation. Teach me to serve not just with my actions but with the right attitude, reflecting Your love and compassion. Remove any selfishness or pride that might hinder me from being genuinely helpful. Instead, fill me with humility and empathy, that I may understand the struggles of others and respond with genuine care. May my life be marked by acts of kindness that speak loudly of Your grace and mercy. Amen
Loving God we lift up to you
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
Teresa Kindt daughter of Ken and Gayle Kindt
Juanita Trujillo, friend of Rose Andrade
Sheldon Lewis, brother of Rose Andrade
Carleen Mendez
Barb Christensen
Josh Burd, friend of the Pottenger family
Susie Lewis, sister of Rose Andrade
Terry Tomlinson
Rosa Meeser mother of Vince Molieri
Joan Williamson, long time friend of Louise Molieri
The Family of Bill Hurst
CRFUMC Youth on their Mission Trip to Oklahoma
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This Focus Friday, Pastor Matt & Jonathon encourages us to focus on what it means to be a laity within our Church. Worship times are 8:30 a.m. for Outdoor Chapel and 10 a.m. Modern Service. Find out more at www.fumccr.org.
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