8/29/25 CRFUMC Email Blast
- Matt Franks
- 4 hours ago
- 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
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 11th
10 a.m. Leah Circle, 11:30, Fellowship Hall
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
11:30 a.m. Men’s Lunch at Pegasus
6:30 p.m. Administrative Council
September 21 1:30 p.m. Paul’s Mystery Ship Walk for ALS
October 26
3 p.m. Castle Rock Orchestra Concert “Autumn Leaves”
October 27 Trunk or Treat
November 9
Time &Talent Sunday Meal and Auction Following Worship
Check out the Church Calendar at
Our Monthly Newsletter Can be Found
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!
Lost & Found
A brass/gold bookmark with a cross (from Jonathon Cole-Morrison’s Bible) went missing during last Sunday’s outdoor chapel service.
A beige quilted coat near the Help & Hope space was mistakenly swapped with Pat Noble’s. If you took hers, please return it and pick up the one at church.
Thank You!
Kari Sarah and the entire Cookbook Team thank everyone — the donors and the tasters — for helping make the cookbook launch a great success. There are still cookbooks to be picked up at the church office or on Sunday at the Welcome Center
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 29 - LaLa’s, 340 Wilcox
Need more info? Call or text Julie Bailey at 303-981-4027
Colorado History Museum VIPP Event – September 16
Join us Tuesday, September 16, for a trip to History Colorado to see the Sand Creek Massacre Exhibit. The church bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. We’ll tour exhibits and the gift shop, then have lunch at Café Rendezvous around 12:30. Return to church about 1:30 p.m. Group rate: $13 (please reimburse Mike Vitek, who will pay upfront). Special guest: Bishop Stinking will join our tour!
Bell Choir: Rehearsing 4 pm. on Wednesday’s.
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; 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.
Study Schedule:
September 2: viewing and responding to the film “The Sand Creek Massacre and the Civil War”
September 9: responding to Lectionary readings
September 16: no class due to Colorado History Museum trip
September 23: begin the study of Revelation via Brian Metzger’s book Breaking the Code (see details in September Newsletter)
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: Provide opportunities to connect with others over meals at least three times from October to May. Led by a Core Group Leader, these relaxed gatherings help build community. Sign-ups are open until the end of September. Interested participants or potential leaders should contact Pastor Matt.
Leah Circle, September 11
All women are invited to gather with this United Women of Faith group as we begin our year of fellowship, food, and programs. Long term commitment is not required, Come any third Thursday as often as you like. This month we’ll be collecting items for “Kits for Kids.” Lunch is provided.
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 81:1, 10-16
Wednesday: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Thursday: Luke 14:1, 7-14
Quote for the Week: Love consists in sharing what one has and what one is with those one loves. Love ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.- Ignatius of Loyola
Prayer for the week: Dear Lord, fill my heart with compassion for others. Help me to recognize their struggles and to offer my support without judgment. May I be a source of love and light in the lives of those who feel lost or alone.” 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
Keith Bra
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
Family of Bonnie Faulk sister of Ann Vital
Family of James Earl Saul Brother in-law of Denny Pottenger
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