6.26.26 CRFUMC Email Blast
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A Note from Pastor Matt
As I reflect on the last four years we have shared together, my heart is so full I hardly know where to begin. You have welcomed me, challenged me, carried me through hard seasons, and celebrated alongside me in joyful ones — and I am a better pastor and a better person because of you. The cards you wrote, the gifts you gave, and the way you gathered to send Ashley, Laura and Emily and Me off with such love and care left me speechless in the best possible way. These are not small things. They are the tangible signs of a community that knows how to love well, and I will carry every one of them with me into my next chapter. Thank you for four remarkable years of doing ministry together, for trusting me with your stories, your sorrows, and your hopes, and for the grace you extended to me more times than you probably know. It has been the deepest honor to be your pastor.
Do Good, Do No Harm, Share God's Love and Light with the community and beyond.
Pastor Matt
Join us this Sunday Morning
8:30 a.m Outdoor Chapel
10 a.m. Modern Service
Join us online in one place in our Connection Point
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Upcoming Events
July 5th
Rev. Tezenlo Thong's First Sunday
July 9th - 11:30 a.m.
Leah Circle sack linch at Fairgrounds Regional Park
July 16th - 11:30 a.m.
Men’s Lunch at Pegasus
July 19th
Water Bottle Labeling project between services
July 25th
Douglas County Fair Parade and distribution of water bottles
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
Laity Sunday, June 28th
Join us at either service as we celebrate the ministry of all lay Christians. It recognizes that church work is not solely the responsibility of paid clergy, but the shared calling of all everyday believers living out their faith
Communications Reminder
Our communication team’s responsibilities include weekly and monthly publications as well as the Sunday bulletin, the website, reminder emails, Facebook/Instagram posts, and the monitors placed around the church. As we transition from one pastor to the next, please be patient with us as we take on new responsibilities we’ve not had before. Thank you. If you would like to take on one aspect of communications or want to “intern” for one, please contact Julie Bailey at juliesings@gmail.com.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Tuesday Morning Bible Study group began its 6-week study of Max Lucado’s book on 1 Samuel, a book of good starts but bad finishes. Please join us or drop by any Tuesday at 9:30 am in the church library.
Rev. Sarah’s Contemporary Issues Summer Session
Jesus Revealed by Matt Rawle is the book being discussed by the contemporary issues group that meets on Monday in. Fellowship Hall and on Friday’s via Zoom. Examining the I Am statements in the Gospel of John, the author shows how these words point beyond themselves to the deep mystery of Jesus Christ. In Person: July 6 to August 10 6:30 to 8:00PM; Zoom: July 10 to August 14 6:30 to 8:00PM.
DC Fair & Rodeo Parade Water Bottles
Volunteers are needed to 1) help lead this outreach project, 2) donate bottled water (8 oz size preferred), 3) prepare the bottles with labels, 4) transport water to downtown, and 4) distribute the water bottles along the parade route. Labels will be attached between services on July 19th and on Saturday morning, July 25th, we’ll need tote wagons and help loading and transporting from the church. If you can help, please sign up at the welcome center. Bottled water packets of 24 may be Brough in anytime between now and July 19th,
Wednesday Night Music Programming Taking a Break
Bell Choir and Chancel Choir are on hiatus for the summer. Join the Pop-up Choir at the 8:30 outdoor chapel service to sing a favorite hymn.
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.
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?
Fall Worship Time
We listened to comments about the time of the one service and when we return full indoors following Labor Day there will only be one service at 10 a.m. followed by Community Faith Time at 11 a.m.
Lectionary Readings:
For weekly Reading this week go to https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu
Weekly Quote: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller
Weekly Prayer: God of mercy and peace, you created us in your image, forming one human family. You love all your children without discrimination, and invite us to love each of our neighbors as ourselves. In hope, we lift up to you for healing the tensions and racism that plague our nation, and pray for increasing harmony and peace within our communities, and in our hearts. 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
Amber Gonzales granddaughter of Rosie Andrade
Garrett Mathes, brother-in-law to Chuck Bailey
Barb Christensen
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
Kelli Hart, Jeffry Cole, brother and sister of Jonathon Cole-Morrison
Zachary Rosenberg, friend of Marcia and Joe Schmid
Peggy Patzkawsky, cousin of Karen Oliver
Mary Ely, cousin of Karen Oliver
Jim Ellis, uncle of Chris Sorah
Jean Fugate, mother of Meg Hendrix
Angie Stowell, friend of Kay Jones
Seth Dickerson, grandson of Rose Andrade
Robert Hackley, family friend of rose Andrade
Family of Russ Bean, husband of Orda Mae Bean
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