8/22/25 CRFUMC Email Blast
- Matt Franks
- 4 days ago
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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
August 24
9:30am Cookbook delivery and sampling, Fellowship Hall
5 pm Ushers Meeting
6:30 p.m. Liturgists Meeting
August 29: 10 a.m. Friday Fellowship a LaLa’s, 340 Wilcox,
August 31: Last Sunday for Outdoor Chapel
September 7: Open House Sunday
September 14: Community Faith Time launches at 10am
September 16:
VIPP Trip to Colorado History Museum (Sand Creek Massacre)
September 17 Knot Again, 6 pm
September 18 Administrative Council, 6:30 pm
September 21 1:30 p.m. Paul’s Mystery Ship Walk for ALS
October 26
3 p.m. Castle Rock Orchestra Concert “Autumn Leaves”
November 9
Time &Talent Sunday Meal and Auction Following Worship
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Sunday Morning Cookbook Launch and Tasting
You may pick up your pre-ordred cookbook or thumb drive before or after you enter the recipe sampling in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, August 24. This is not a buffet presentation, more like the cookie walk. Start at any table you like. Gluten-free and lactose-free items will be labeled. Most food samples will have the recipe on hand.
Friday Fellowship Join us at any of our informal gatherings through August 29 at these coffee shops, all of which offer interesting summer drinks as well as coffee and tea.
All events begin at 10 a.m.
August 22 - Lost Coffee 390 Perry
August 29 - LaLa’s, 340 Wilcox
Need more info? Call or text Julie Bailey at 303-981-4027
Bell Choir: The first rehearsal for the Bell Choir will be Wednesday, August 20, at 3:30 pm. Some time will be devoted to cleaning the bells. Subsequent rehearsal will be at 4 pm. If You are interested in joining this group that performs periodically during worship, text or call Nancy Docksey at 303-877-9085.
Chancel Choir is Back! We will kick off Chancel Choir on Wednesday the 27th of August from 5:30-7pm. We’ll start singing in the service again on September 21st. . For questions email our new Director Sarah Shinn-Molieri at choir@fumccr.org
Rev. Sarah’s Contemporary Bible Study Study: Begins at 6:30 pm
In-person, Monday from August 4 to September 15;
On Friday Zoom from Zoom August 8 to September 19.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study All are welcome to join us at 9:30am in the church library to continue the study of the three letters of John and the book of Jude. New peopled drop-ins are welcome.
Little Library Relocated: You may have noticed our Little Library is now sits on the north wall of the gathering space opposite the Welcome Center desk. Borrow, trade or take one anytime. There are a few new Mitch Albom books, a variety of lighter summer beach reads, and recent titles such as Tom Lake by Ann Patchett and The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.
Intergenerational Red Bird Mission Trip 2026 Have you ever wanted to go on a mission trip? Have you been on mission trips in the past and yearned for the day you could do it again? We’ve got you covered! Save the Date: Sunday, May 31st to Saturday, June 6th, 2026 We will be traveling to the Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky. Many of you likely remember them visiting and filling up the fellowship hall with their handmade crafts. They have work camp opportunities and we’ll take a group of all ages to work with them for the week. We’ll also include a fun activity that is yet to be determined. Information coming soon on how to sign up for this intergenerational mission trip opportunity!
Meal Groups: Meal Groups are a chance to connect with new people over a meal at least three times between October and May. Meal Groups are a relaxed way to build community. A dedicated Core Group Leader will help organize and guide each group, making it easy to plan when and where to meet.
Sign-ups will be open now through end of September. At the welcome desk. If you're interested in joining a group or would like to lead one, please let Pastor Matt know.
Open House Sunday on September 7th
We will celebrate the many ways God is at work in and through our church. During worship, we’ll highlight our ministries, and after the service you can explore ministry tables, meet leaders, and discover ways to connect. Whether you’re new or have been here for years, it’s the perfect time to see where you belong and how you can get involved!
A New Season for Worship at Castle Rock First UMC
Beginning Sunday, September 7, we will unite our two worship services into one Spirit-filled service at 9:00 a.m. Our first Sunday together will be marked with Open House Sunday, and on September 14 we’ll launch Community Faith Time.
Community Faith Time (beginning September 14) offers meaningful spaces for every age and stage:
Soul Café (Adults, Library) – A place for conversation, coffee, and connection.
LIFT – Living In Faith Together (Ages 5 and up, Fellowship Hall) – An intergenerational ministry where children, youth, and adults learn side by side, sharing wisdom and stories of faith.
Nursery (Ages 0–4, Downstairs) – A safe, caring space for our youngest ones.
Whether you come to grow in faith, find encouragement, or simply walk alongside others on the journey, Community Faith Time is for you. We look forward to this new season of worship and life together! If you are interested in helping with worship, community faith time or the Open house please reach out to Pastor Matt at matt.franks@fumccr.org
Paul’s Mystery Ship Walk to End ALS For six years we have supported the Dannels’ family and all who live with an ALS diagnosis by participating in this walk to raise funds for ALS research and to raise awareness. We encourage you to learn more about this event and register online at paulsmysteryship.com
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.
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!
Crowfoot Coffee with Pastor Matt
Some of you have asked yes I am still hanging out at Crowfoot from about 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. If you want to meet with me you can schedule a meeting here:
or just show up I try to always have a seat open to chat or just co-work together. Also if you ever need to reach out or connect with me this link has most of the ways you can connect.
Putting Our Faith Into Practice
Weekly Readings
Monday: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Tuesday: Psalm 103:1-8
Wednesday: Hebrews 12:18-29
Thursday: Luke 13:10-17
Quote for the Week: “In these uncertain times, I know 100 percent that I can stake my life on the unshakeable, unchanging promises of God!” —Sheila Walsh
Prayer for the week: Loving God, I approach You with purposeful prayers to uplift my faith. I believe that my faith can grow as I seek Your guidance and wisdom. Guide me on this path, and as I pray, reveal the beauty of Your presence. Help me to build an enduring faith that sustains me through all of life’s trials. 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
Barb Christensen
John Burd, and wife Cyndy friends of the Pottenger family
John and Cyndy’s children Josh, Nick and daughter-in-law Patricia
Terry Tomlinson
Julie Bailey
Parents of Brad Cole Morrison
Callie Hurst
Jodi Nixon brother of Nikki Hoy
Cynthia Havilcheck longtime friend of Nikki Hoy
Chris and Ginny Page – Sister and brother-in-law of Joe Schmid
Family of Twyla Sizemore, Pastor Matt's Aunt
Family of Monty Franks, father of Pastor Matt
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