FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WINDSOR

2nd Sunday in Easter coming right up!

4/9/2021

On the heels of a joyful Easter weekend, we are exciting to invite you to continue dancing with us through the Easter season. This Sunday we welcome guest preacher Pastor John Angermayr as Pastor Emily takes a bit of time off. John will be looking into the Great Power of Doubt and Faith as we follow the lead of the Disciple called Thomas (Doubting Thomas). We are excited to welcome Connie Hill back to the Grand Piano (along with Marilyn Shouse on organ), and we will be singing Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me and He Touched Me. Check out photos below ofrom our sunrise Easter service with 5 churches and 165 people at Lake Windsor. Plan to join us next year!

April 11, 2021 Dance with Thomas in Great Power, John 20:19-29
(in-person and live-streamed)
Stream begins at 10:20 (with live music), Worship begins at 10:30AM
Click on the white arrow above to join.

Stay connected

Join Bruce Hyink in the Zoom gallery for Sunday School at 9:00AM this week
Try Vera Chipman's ladies Bible study Tuesdays at 12:30PM on Zoom (currently in 2 Kings)
Visit women's Bible Study Thursdays at 5:30PM in Fellowship Hall (starting 12 Women of the Bible tonight)
Or stop by any of our committee/team meetings. Check the church calendar for Zoom links and details. Next week Finance Committee meets on Tuesday at 5:30PM, and United Methodist Women on Wednesday at 1:30PM. All are welcome!
Our annual District Meeting via Zoom is next Saturday, April 17, from 10AM-2PM.

Tonight our Women's Bible Study is starting a new 12-week study "Twelve Women of the Bible, Life Changing Stories for Women Today." They meet at 5:30PM at the church with Covid safety measures. All are welcome to join and explore how these Biblical accounts of women are a gift for us today. Please contact leader Pat Ferrell (970-227-4034) with any questions. Buy your book online at Amazon or Christianbooks.

Monthly Mission Focus: Gideons International
Gideons partners with our church to enable the spreading of the Gospel worldwide. Despite the struggles of Covid-19, in 2020 they distributed 66 million Bibles in 200 countries and 104 languages. This included Northern Colorado (hotel/motel Bibles, hospitals, doctor's’ offices, first responders, jails, middle schools, high schools, and CSU, NCU, Front Range, and UW). Your financial donations allow us to help Gideons here and abroad. Be sure to mark your donation “Missions/Gideons.” Greeting Cards are another means of support; cards are available for purchase in Fellowship Hall.

Click HERE to give online

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Sandy Lee (4/9) and Ned Chapin (4/13).
Happy Anniversary to Nancy and Jack Teeter (63 years on April 12th).
Please share your dates with us here!

Prayer Requests
For Matthew Savage (blood clots in lungs), Monte Savage (sprained foot), DiAnn Cumings (buried her father on Good Friday); Tony Park (Alzheimer's); Kati Ritner; healing for Bud H, Vera C, Mary M, Chris D, Larry S, Adam J, Brent J, Jen, Francis, Ed; for Kat Sheffield's pregnancy; and for our homebound members Judy, Eileen, Ann, Nancy, Bud, Bob, and Don.

From the Town of Windsor:

Eastman Park River Experience to Open May 14th
The construction on Windsor's most unique river experience is almost complete and right in time for the summer. This new outdoor adventure spot is located off of Eastman Park Drive, and 7th Street on the Cache la Poudre and is devoted to kayaking, canoeing, and tubing! Join in on the launch of this new spot on May 14th at 4:00 P.M. as the first of many tubes and kayaks are launched into the river.

The Mountain Sky Conference is offering great virtual educational opportunities:

Annual District Gatherings: The theme is “Where Love Lives,” from the Western Jurisdiction theme. Our Peaks/Pikes Peak District meets on Zoom Saturday, April 17th from 9-11AM. Each district hosts its own Zoom meeting, Bishop Karen shares a message and Communion, and keynote speaker Rev. Amanda Henderson, author of Holy Chaos: Creating Connections in Divisive Times, offers teaching moments with breakout rooms. Henderson recently partnered with Iliff School of Theology to create the Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture as a place for scholarship and research about the way legislative initiatives are shaped by religion. Please register here (PPP District) by April 9th. We will also elect Equalization Members for this fall's Annual Conference, and present Quiet Disciple Awards.
New Anti-Racism Allyship Group: First UMC Loveland welcomes all Northern Colorado churches to engage in personal growth and advocacy in order to work for change in ourselves and the community. Weekly Zoom meetings begin Wednesday, April 21st at 6:30PM. Advocacy work includes support for community organizations, sponsoring educational events at your church, and more. Join Pastor Emily, or learn more by calling organizer Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris (970) 667-0876 or emailing her.

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Holy Week

4/1/2021

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As we continue to walk through Holy Week, we hope you will enjoy the pre-recorded Maundy Thursday worship service, and join us online (live-streamed) or in the sanctuary at 6:00PM this Good Friday evening (both links below). Both are brief, serious, but important worship services: how can we appreciate the light and joy of Easter without the darkness of the Cross and Tomb?

Maundy Thursday Service is live!
Click on the image to go to video.

Click white arrow in red box to join on
Good Friday, April 2nd at 6:00PM for a Passion reading and Holy Communion.

Then, of course, on Sunday morning, I invite you to the beach at Lake Windsor. We'll gather under the bandshell at 6:00A.M. with our siblings in Christ from Bethel Lutheran, First Christian, St. Alban's Episcopal and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. There will be music, Scripture, prayer and a message. As we watch the sun rise, we will honor the Son who rose!

At 10:15A.M. our church will also be filled with music (welcome back to guest organist Kati Rittner) and during our 10:30A.M. worship celebration, our Virtual Choir will offer another sensation (many thanks, singers, for braving technology!) There will be a Children's Egg Hunt during worship (?!?) and afterwards on the lawn (around 11:30A.M.) Please invite your families, friends, colleagues and neighbors... there is much to share and celebrate!

April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday Worship (in-person and live-streamed)
Stream begins at 10:15 (with live organ music), Worship at 10:30A.M.
Click on the white arrow above to join.

Stay connected

Join Bruce Hyink in the Zoom gallery for Sunday School at 9:00AM this week
Try Vera Chipman's ladies Bible study Tuesdays at 12:30PM on Zoom (currently in 2 Kings)
Visit Pat Ferrell's Bible Study Thursdays at 5:30PM in-person in our Fellowship Hall with Covid precautions
Paula Allard offers a seasonal online/Zoom study of Simon Peter on Thursdays at 5:30PM
Or stop by any of our committee or team meetings. Check the church calendar for Zoom links and details. All are welcome!

Baby Shower extended
There is still time to be able to drop off an item, so we can get your gifts to the Sheffield-Fagan family before their second son arrives! They have many items, but appreciate diapers, wipes, clothes, or any gifts from your heart. Drop-off during office hours (Tues-Fri 10-3) or on Sunday mornings in box in lobby.

Sharing the Gospel in Eastern Europe (North Macedonia)
Thank you for supporting this month's Mission Focus: our United Methodist missionary in Eastern Europe, Jennifer Moore. Covid-19 infection rates and deaths are high, as vaccines remain unavailable. Moral is low and fear of future lockdowns is great. If you haven't yet given, we pledge $5 per member each year (around $1000) and welcome you to join us!

Click HERE to give online

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Judy Harrison (03/31), Kathy Hinde and Mark Cook (4/1), Linda Burr (4/4), Monte Savage (4/6), and Sandy Lee (4/9).
Happy Anniversary to Vicki and Steve Christian, celebrating 54 years of marriage on Saturday, April 3.
Please share your dates with us here!

Prayer Requests
For Matthew Savage (blood clots in lungs), Monte Savage (sprained foot), DiAnn Cumings (burying her father on Good Friday); Tony Park (Alzheimer's); Kati Ritner (death of her father); healing for Bud H, Vera C, Mary M, Chris D, Larry S, Adam J, Brent J, Jen, Francis, Ed; for Kat Sheffield's pregnancy; and for our homebound members Judy, Eileen, Ann, Nancy, Bud, Bob, and Don.

From the Town of Windsor:

Our friends at Bethel Lutheran welcome you:

The Mountain Sky Conference is offering great virtual educational opportunities:

Annual District Gatherings: The theme is “Where Love Lives,” from the Western Jurisdiction theme. Our Peaks/Pikes Peak District meets on Zoom Saturday, April 17th from 9-11AM. Each district hosts its own Zoom meeting, Bishop Karen shares a message and Communion, and keynote speaker Rev. Amanda Henderson, author of Holy Chaos: Creating Connections in Divisive Times, offers teaching moments with breakout rooms. Henderson recently partnered with Iliff School of Theology to create the Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture as a place for scholarship and research about the way legislative initiatives are shaped by religion. Please register here (PPP District) by April 9th. We will also elect Equalization Members for this fall's Annual Conference, and present Quiet Disciple Awards.
Just Love and other trainings: If you've missed any virtual, educational opportunities from the Mountain Sky Conference, chances are you can easily access a video recording on their Vimeo site here. Particularly compelling is the Lenten Just Love series (last Sunday on Pushout - the criminalization of black girls).
New Anti-Racism Allyship Group: a new group forming at First UMC Loveland welcomes all Northern Colorado churches to engage in personal growth and advocacy in order to work for change in ourselves and the community. Weekly Zoom meetings provide opportunities to learn and grow with others. Advocacy work includes support for community organizations, sponsoring educational events at your church, and more. To join or learn more, call (970) 667-0876 or email FUMC Loveland's Associate Pastor (and Pastor Emily's dear friend) Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris.

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Palm Sunday

3/30/2021

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Time to Wave those Palms!

Holy Week begins this Sunday, and we hope you have/will receive(d) a gift from us on your porch, complete with a fresh palm branch (they last longer in water), a Jesus pendant (show us what you make of yours), Holy Week in a bag (daily devotionals), some fun Easter recipes and candy, and a letter from our Leadership Chairman. There is also a Dance Card and tiny umbrella to introduce our Easter Season worship series... but more on that later. The kids have their own set of Resurrection Eggs which count down this holiday (Wed. the 24th was Egg 1, but there's still plenty of time to catch up!) If you didn't receive a porch visit and gift but would like one, please click here to let us know.

This Sunday will begin at 10:00A.M. with a Palm Parade on our front lawn, together with our neighbors from St. Alban's Episcopal Church. I confess: this is my first ecumenical parade, and I am excited! It will be brief, but I encourage you all to join us. In worship at 10:30A.M., we will be singing Hosanna, Loud Hosanna and Lord, I Lift Your Name on High.

Please remember to bring a gift for the Sheffield-Fagan family (Baby Boy #2 is due in April), candy for the children's Easter Egg Hunt next weekend, and some $$ for our North Macedonian missionary, Jennifer Moore.

March 28, 2021 Palm Sunday Worship (in-person and live-streamed)
Wholly Holy, Integrated Health, Matthew 9: 1-8 (MSG)
Click on the white arrow above to join.

Holy Week @home
Next week we invite you to celebrate Holy Week with us - using your "bagged" devotionals at home, watching our Maundy Thursday foot-washing service on YouTube (we'll send you a link Thursday morning), or joining us in the sanctuary or live-streaming on Good Friday, April 2nd at 6:00PM (link below). The Prayer Room (in the sanctuary behind the pulpit) is open Tuesday-Friday 10AM-3PM for private meditation. pictured: The Crucifixion (c) Jan Richardson paintedprayerbook.com.

Click white arrow in red box to join us Good Friday, April 2nd at 6:00PM for a Passion reading of Stations of the Cross and Holy Communion.

Let's use technology to get/stay connected!

Join Bruce Hyink in the Zoom gallery for Sunday School at 8:30AM this week (studying Adam Hamilton's Simon Peter)
Login after worship Sundays at 11:30AM for virtual Fellowship
Try Vera Chipman's ladies Bible study Tuesdays at 12:30PM on Zoom (currently reading 2 Kings)
Visit Pat Ferrell's Bible Study Thursdays at 5:30PM in-person in our Fellowship Hall with Covid precautions (studying Simon Peter)
Paula Allard offers a seasonal online/Zoom study of Simon Peter on Thursdays at 5:30PM (for those not quite ready to meet in person)
Or stop by any of our committee or team meetings. Check the church calendar for Zoom links and details. All are welcome!

A litany of prayer for the mass shooting in Boulder, Psalm 46:1-3 "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, and the mountains quake with their surging." Lord, have Mercy on us!

Baby Shower ends
We will wrap up the Diaper Drive next week, so we can get your gifts to the Sheffield-Fagan family before their second son arrives! They have many items, but appreciate diapers, wipes, clothes, or any gifts from your heart. Drop-off during office hours (Tues-Fri 10-3) or on Sunday mornings in box in lobby.

Guadalupe Center
As always, donations for the Guadalupe Cold Weather Shelter can be dropped off in the church lobby in the purple box. We are now asking for everyday dishes and silverware, in addition to the ongoing requests of: new jackets, long sleeved shirts, pants, socks, insulated gloves, and anything that can be useful to someone without housing during the coming months of cold and snow.

Sharing the Gospel in Eastern Europe (North Macedonia)
This month we've asked you to make a financial donation to our United Methodist missionary in Eastern Europe, Jennifer Moore. Covid-19 infection rates and deaths are high, as vaccines remain unavailable. Moral is low and fear of future lockdowns is great. Jennifer and her people need our love, prayers, and financial support as they continue to share the Good News in such painful and difficult times.

Click HERE to give online

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Jim Brewer (03/27) and Judy Harrison (03/31), Kathy Hinde and Mark Cook (4/1)
Happy Anniversary to Vicki and Steve Christian, celebrating 54 years of marriage next Saturday, April 3.
Please share your dates with us here!

Prayer Requests
For DiAnn Cumings in death of her father Lawerance McLellan; Tony Park (recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's); Kati Ritner; healing for Francy's grandson Ashton, Bud Hillis, Earl Pierce, Vera C, Mary M, Chris D, Larry S, Adam J, Brent J, Jen, Francis; for Kat Sheffield's pregnancy; and for our homebound members Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Nancy S, Bud H, Bob K, and Don T.

From the Town of Windsor:

Our friends at Bethel Lutheran welcome you:

Hopping into Easter
The Rec Center will celebrate the 14th Annual Easter Extravaganza with an egg search in the indoor pool, as well as the traditional egg hunt in the gym. Open gym will also be available with other activities and chances to win door prizes. Check their website for more info.

The Mountain Sky Conference is offering great virtual educational opportunities:

Annual District Gatherings: The theme is “Where Love Lives,” from the Western Jurisdiction theme. Our Peaks/Pikes Peak District meets on Zoom Saturday, April 17th from 9-11AM. Each district hosts its own Zoom meeting, Bishop Karen shares a message and Communion, and keynote speaker Rev. Amanda Henderson, author of Holy Chaos: Creating Connections in Divisive Times, offers teaching moments with breakout rooms. Henderson recently partnered with Iliff School of Theology to create the Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture as a place for scholarship and research about the way legislative initiatives are shaped by religion. Please register here (PPP District) by April 9th. We will also elect Equalization Members for this fall's Annual Conference, and present Quiet Disciple Awards.
"Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians" Spring Book Study: If interested in this offer from NextGen Ministries, please fill out this form.
Just Love and other trainings: If you've missed any virtual, educational opportunities from the Mountain Sky Conference, chances are you can easily access a video recording on their Vimeo site here. Particularly compelling is the Lenten Just Love series (last Sunday on Pushout - the criminalization of black girls).
New Anti-Racism Allyship Group: a new group forming at First UMC Loveland welcomes all Northern Colorado churches to engage in personal growth and advocacy in order to work for change in ourselves and the community. Weekly Zoom meetings provide opportunities to learn and grow with others. Advocacy work includes support for community organizations, sponsoring educational events at your church, and more. To join or learn more, call (970) 667-0876 or email FUMC Loveland's Associate Pastor (and Pastor Emily's dear friend) Rev. Lee Anderson-Harris.

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Lent 5

3/18/2021

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The natural world (under all that snow)

We missed worshipping live and in person with you last weekend, but we hope you enjoyed all the white stuff. Our sidewalks are cleared (thank you, John Lee) and our volunteers and staff are ready to welcome you back this Sunday, March 21st. We will begin the prelude music and announcement slides at 10:15AM, and worship starts at 10:30AM. It's the 5th and next-to-last Sunday in the Lenten season, so we will focus on healing our natural world. We'll be singing Morning Has Broken, and How Great Thou Art. Remember to bring a gift for the Sheffield-Fagan family (baby #2, a son, is due in April) and some $$ for our North Macedonian missionary, Jennifer Moore.

March 21, 2021 Sunday Worship (in-person and live-streamed)
Restoring our Environment, Matthew 8:18-27 (The Message Bible)
Click on the white arrow above to join.

Let's use technology to get/stay connected!

Join Bruce Hyink in the Zoom gallery for Sunday School at 9:00AM (currently reading Adam Hamilton's book on Simon Peter)
Login after worship Sundays at 11:30AM for virtual Fellowship (we hope to resume in-person fellowship around Easter)
Try Vera Chipman's ladies Bible study Tuesdays at 12:30PM on Zoom (currently reading 2 Kings)
Visit Pat Ferrell's Bible Study Thursdays at 5:30PM in-person in our Fellowship Hall with Covid precautions (studying Simon Peter)
Paula Allard offers a seasonal online/Zoom study of Simon Peter on Thursdays at 5:30PM (for those not quite ready to meet in person)
Or stop by any of our committee or team meetings. Check the church calendar for Zoom links and details. All are welcome!

Worship @home
Last Sunday, we invited you to rearrange your sea glass, rocks or shells into a shape that comforts you. Thanks to Claudia Reinfelds for this beautiful angel! We'd love to see your creations or sacred spaces at home. Sharing photos on our Facebook page or send them to the pastor or church office (text or email).

Shower/Diaper Drive
Baby no. 2 is expected to join the Sheffield/Fagan family in April! Jamie Cummings set up a box in the church lobby for a Covid-friendly Baby Shower and Diaper Drive. The family already has many items, but appreciates diapers, wipes, clothes, or any gifts form your heart! Drop off during office hours (Tues-Fri 10-3) or on Sunday mornings at worship!

VBS Save the Date
We are joining forces at Bethel Lutheran Church this summer to offer Vacation Bible School June 14th -18th. Stay tuned for registration! If you'd like to help Pastor Emily, Bethel's Family Director Mandy Toms and others, please let Emily know.

Breaking News and Needs from North Macedonia
This month we ask you to make a financial donation to our United Methodist missionary in Eastern Europe, Jennifer Moore (pictured here). In an email today, she makes an urgent request: "Dear Friends, would you please pray for us in N. Macedonia? We have entered a second peak of the Covid-19 virus with our average number of daily infections close to 800, and the loss of 24 lives yesterday. These are concerning numbers for our small country (less than 2 million people). Hospital staff are exhausted and moral is low. Many have not been vaccinated. The government has imposed a nationwide curfew from 10 pm- 5am, but many fear stricter lockdowns soon. No one wants to be shut-in at home but the British variant of the virus has been detected here. Please pray for us. We are weary. Apparently the N. Macedonian government has had trouble procuring vaccines from the EU. Please pray that we can get vaccines here soon and that this latest peak will go down." Please pray and give today!

Click HERE to give online

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Ruth Ann Roberts (03/23), Jim Brewer (03/27) and Judy Harrison (03/31).
No known anniversaries.
Please share your dates with us here!

Prayer Requests
For safe travels in the snow; for Kati Ritner grieving the death of her father; for healing/strength (Earl Pierce, Meg's friends Avi and Tessie, Nate Washam, Vera, Mary, ony, Chris, Aiden, Larry S., Adam J., Jen, Francis); for Kat Sheffield's pregnancy; and for our homebound members Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S.

Member Spotlight:

Windsor Girls Swim Meet

This past weekend Windsor High School Junior Megan Dodrill's relay team placed 3rd in the 400 freestyle relay (3:36:06). Megan also finished 10th in the 100 freestyle (54.18) and 11th in the 200 freestyle (1.57.19). Finally, she and 3 other team members placed 13th in the 200 freestyle relay finishing with a time of 1.44.81. Congrats to Megan, her teammates, mom Donna (our church's Assistant Financial Secretary), and her family!

From the Town of Windsor:

Indoor Triathlon
Do your kids need to let out some energy? Parks and Rec is offering an hour-long kids triathlon: 20 minutes swimming, 20 minutes stationary biking, and 20 minutes walking or running around the indoor track. Click the image for information.

The Mountain Sky Conference is offering great virtual educational opportunities:

Evergreen UMC Hosts a Journey Toward Racial Justice (8-week study): Option One: Mondays 6:30-7:30PM beginning April 5th. Register here; or Option Two: Fridays 8:30-9:30AM beginning April 9th. Register here
"Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians" Spring Book Study: If interested in this offer from NextGen Ministries, please fill out this form.
Save the Date: Peak/Pikes Peak District Gathering on Zoom Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00-11:00AM (including the annual Quiet Disciple Awards).

If you've missed any training or educational opportunities from the Mountain Sky Conference, chances are you can easily access a video recording on their Vimeo site here. You'll want to watch last Sunday's Just Love episode on Restorative Justice- it's transformational!

1. MSC COVID-19 Vaccine Videos:
Video 1: General Information, Video 2: Vaccine Protection
Video 3: Personal Experience, Video 4: Vaccine Myths

2. Resource Guide - this document contains articles, podcasts, videos, and more (COVID Vaccine Information From a Medical Perspective)

3. Churches as Blood Donation Sites - Contact your local Vitalant Blood Donation Center or regional Red Cross to set up a blood drive to help hospitals experiencing blood shortages during COVID-19.

4. Watch for the forthcoming MSC shorts: COVID Can't Stop This Church Useful resources for our congregations and communities, as churches can be a trusted source of life-saving information about COVID-19 and the current vaccines.

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Stay Safe and Stay Warm!

3/12/2021

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Get your snow shovels and PJs ready!

Due to the predictions of a "Snowmegeddon" white-out this weekend, we have decided to cancel in-person worship service for this Sunday. Although we have loved seeing larger crowds in the sanctuary the past few weeks, we want to make sure our staff and congregation are safe at all times. We have postponed the baptisms of Kane Baca and Apollo Ramirez-Baca to next Sunday, March 21st and hope you will join us then! We will be sending out a second email by Saturday evening with a link to a pre-recorded worship service that will premiere (go live) on Sunday morning at 10:30AM. Pastor Emily will be watching with you and you can still comment with prayer requests, joys or news. So grab some hot cocoa or coffee in your jammies, and worship with us!

This Sunday is the day : even worshipping from home, please remember!

Upcoming Events

Click here for the Church Calendar (with all Zoom links)

Why not connect with others this season?

Join Bruce Hyink in the Zoom gallery for Sunday School at 9:00AM (currently reading Adam Hamilton's book on Simon Peter)
Login after worship Sundays at 11:30AM for virtual Fellowship (we hope to resume in-person fellowship time this spring when possible)
Try Vera Chipman's ladies Bible study Tuesdays at 12:30PM on Zoom (currently reading 2 Kings)
Visit Pat Ferrell's Bible Study Thursdays at 5:30PM in-person at our Fellowship Hall with Covid precautions (studying Simon Peter)
Paula Allard offers a seasonal online study of Simon Peter on Thursdays at 5:30PM (for those not quite ready to meet in person)
Or stop by any of our committee meetings (Worship Design, Finance, Trustees, Leadership Council, etc. - all are open to the public! See church calendar for Zoom links and details

In 2020, the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church vowed to focus intently on dismantling racism in the church and the world. This Lenten devotional series is another step in the journey of repentance, reconciliation and action in which we invite the whole church to participate, offered by our Bishop Rev. Karen Oliveto.

Lenten home altars
Thanks goes out this week to new member Claudia Reinfelds and her husband Uldis for sharing a photo of her sacred space at home. We'd love to see how you worship in your homes! Please upload photos to our Facebook page or send them to the pastor or church office.

Baby #2 on the way!
We're so excited for Marc Fagan, Katherine Sheffield, and big brother Dylan to be welcoming another little bundle of joy! Baby no. 2 is expected to join the family in April! Jamie Cummings set up a box at the entrance of the church for a Covid-friendly Baby Shower and Diaper Drive. The family already has many items, but would appreciate diapers, wipes, clothes, or any gift form your heart! Gifts can be dropped off during office hours (Tues-Fri 10-3).

Change of Plans
The Special Charge Conference originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 16th has been postponed as our leaders study the book Mission Possible by Kay Kotan. Many thanks to Perry, Jessica, Cindy and all who have shared input in this ongoing process! Please continue to pray as we discern the best governance ideas going forward!

March Mission Focus: Our Missionary in N. Macedonia
Last week you received our monthly Mission Newsletter, highlighting our March focus on the covenant missionary partnership with Jennifer Moore in North Macedonia. This young lady has a passion for the Eastern European people, language and culture, and is working to share the Gospel. It is a privilege to pledge $5 per church member per year to support her work - please use the green button to donate online (all amounts welcome!) Read more here...

Click HERE to give online

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Lois Huckabee (yesterday, 03/10), Lauren Van Arsdall (12 years old today, 03/11), Cindy Gleason and Bill Pratt (03/13). No known anniversaries. Please share your dates with us here!

Prayer Requests
JOY for sunshine and snow, and an upcoming Sunday in our PJs; prayers for safe travels, healing and strength (Earl, Meg's friends Avi and Tessie, Nate Washam, Vera, Mary, Tony, Chris, Aiden, Larry S., Adam J., Jen, Francis, Ed; for Kat Sheffield's pregnancy (due in April); and for our homebound members Bob K (pictured here with Pastor Emily last week, her 1st opportunity to visit him at Brookdale in over a year), Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, and Nancy S.

From the Town of Windsor:

Take the Plunge
Windsor Lake will host a Special Olympics Colorado Polar Plunge Series in late March. Click on the photo here for more details or to join the freezing fun!

The Mountain Sky Conference is offering great virtual educational opportunities:

Evergreen UMC Hosts a Journey Toward Racial Justice (8-week study): Option One: Mondays 6:30-7:30PM beginning April 5th. Register here; or Option Two: Fridays 8:30-9:30AM beginning April 9th. Register here
"Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians" Spring Book Study: If interested in this offer from NextGen Ministries, please fill out this form.
2021 Just Love Lenten Series: The first few sessions were incredible (just ask Cindy Gleason!) Click here to register for the next few sessions Sundays 5:30-6:45PM to explore justice issues like human trafficking, restorative justice and more.
Save the Date: Peak/Pikes Peak District Gathering on Zoom Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00-11:00AM (including the annual Quiet Disciple Awards).

1. MSC COVID-19 Vaccine Videos:

Video 1: General Information
Video 2: Vaccine Protection
Video 3: Personal Experience
Video 4: Vaccine Myths

2. Resource Guide - this document contains articles, podcasts, videos, state-specific information, and pharmacy vaccine websites - COVID Vaccine Information From a Medical Perspective

3. Churches as Blood Donation Sites - Contact your local Vitalant Blood Donation Center or regional Red Cross to set up a blood drive or blood draw to help hospitals that are experiencing blood shortages during COVID-19.

4. Watch for the forthcoming MSC shorts: COVID Can't Stop This Church
As laity and clergy leaders, we seek to provide useful resources for your congregations and communities. Churches and church leaders are a trusted source of information and can be a source of life-saving information about COVID-19 and the current vaccine information.

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Mental Health

3/9/2021

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Click HERE to give online

Do you really believe Jesus can heal us?

In the weeks leading up to Easter, we are on a Lenten journey of recovery... but is true healing even possible? Experts agree that we ARE or that we BECOME the stories we tell ourselves; they profoundly affect our wellbeing. Join us this Sunday to explore the impact of stories, especially on our mental health.

We've heard your feedback! So we're trying a new Covid-safe Communion set this Sunday in worship. Stop by the church office 10AM-3PM any day this week to pick yours up. Or BYOE (bring your own elements) to online worship.

Click the red square below on Sunday, March 7th at 10:15AM (to see announcements) or at 10:30AM to join us in worship.

Why not connect with others this season?

Join Bruce Hyink in the Zoom gallery for Sunday School at 9:00AM (currently reading Adam Hamilton's book on Simon Peter)
Login after worship Sundays at 11:30AM for virtual Fellowship (we hope to resume in-person fellowship time this spring when possible)
Try Vera Chipman's ladies Bible study Tuesdays at 12:30PM on Zoom (currently reading 2 Kings)
Visit Pat Ferrell's Bible Study Thursdays at 5:30PM in-person at our Fellowship Hall with Covid precautions (studying Simon Peter)
Paula Allard offers a seasonal online study of Simon Peter on Thursdays at 5:30PM (for those not quite ready to meet in person)
Or stop by any of our committee meetings (Worship Design, Finance, Trustees, Leadership Council, etc. - all are open to the public! See church calendar below for Zoom links and details

Upcoming Events

Click here for the Church Calendar (with all Zoom links)

Lenten home altars
We'd love to see how you worship from home! Upload photos to our Facebook page or send to the pastor or church office. We'll share them in worship. This beautyvfrom Cathy Bell includes gifts from travel and Bible study. Thanks, Cathy!

March Mission Focus: Our Missionary in N. Macedonia
Later this week, we will be sending you our monthly Mission Newsletter, highlighting our focus for March, a covenant missionary partnership with North Macedonian Missionary Jennifer Moore. This young lady has a passion for the Eastern European people, language and culture, and is working to share the Gospel. It is a privilege to pledge $5 per church member per year to support her work - please use the button above to donate online (all amounts welcome!)

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Bud Hillis (who turns 95 this Saturday, March 6. Mail cards to Columbine Commons, 1475 Main St, Windsor 80550). Congratulations also to Carl Bronson (03/07), Bruce Hyink (03/09), and Lois Huckabee (03/10). No anniversaries. Please share dates!

Prayer Requests
JOY for last Sunday's record worship attendance (even without the Scouts or Soup Sale!), Holy Communion this Sunday, and 2 baptisms next Sunday; continued prayers for healing and strength for Vera, Mary, Tony, Chris, Aiden, Larry S., Adam J., Marilyn's daughter Jen, Barbara's friend Francis, Nanci's friend Ed; for Kat Sheffield's pregnancy (due in April); and for our homebound Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, and Nancy S.

From the Town:

Windsor Lake will host a Special Olympics Colorado Polar Plunge Series in late March. Click on the photo here for more details or to join the freezing fun!

The Mountain Sky Conference is offering great virtual educational opportunities:

TONIGHT! Just and Unjust Policing: Reflections from a Christian Ethicist/Former Law Enforcement Officer: Wednesday, March 3 at 7:00PM, First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Details here
Evergreen UMC Hosts a Journey Toward Racial Justice (8-week study): Option One: Mondays 6:30-7:30PM beginning April 5th. Register here; or Option Two: Fridays 8:30-9:30AM beginning April 9th. Register here
"Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians" Spring Book Study: If interested in this offer from NextGen Ministries, please fill out this form.
2021 Just Love Lenten Series: The first 2 sessions were incredible (just ask Cindy Gleason!) Click here to register for the next few sessions Sundays 5:30-6:45PM to explore justice issues like human trafficking, restorative justice and more.
Save the Date: Peak/Pikes Peak District Gathering on Zoom Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00-11:00AM

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March 02nd, 2021

3/2/2021

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This week we celebrate 150 years!

Click here for more information about our history and legacy, thanks to Gene Caplinger and Tracy and Debbie Bates from the Memorial Committee.

This Sunday: Economic & Community Health

We began our 6-week Lenten journey on Sunday by treasuring our physical health. We had record attendance (56 in-person and over 34 devices online!) with special thanks to the Scout Troops 88 and 888, and our Missions Team Soup Sale. Join us this Sunday to learn how we can safeguard our community and protect our economic health. You may still click this link to download a weekly guide for your personal reflection. We hope to worship with you soon!

Click the red square here on Sunday, February 28th at 10:15AM to join the worship warm-up, or at 10:30AM to join us in worship.

Upcoming Events

Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)

Charge Conference
You are invited to a Special Charge Conference on Tuesday, March 16th at 7:00PM to discuss a change in our organizational structure. A single-Board governance model would increase efficiency, flexibility, and collaboration, trading time spent in meetings for time spent in active ministry and service. Email Leadership Council Chair Perry Cogburn with questions or concerns. More details coming soon.

Hey Youth!
We know it's been a while since the Walnut Street Youth Group met, but we have not forgotten you! This coming Saturday, all 6th-12th graders are invited to join a Youth Worship Night at Bethel Lutheran Church. Please wear a mask and invite a friend. Soon we'll be asking you about a possible VBS program this summer, so please email Pastor Emily if you would like to help.

Lenten home altars
We hope you recently received a gift bag on your porch with a daily devotional and items to create a sacred space in your home. We'd love to see your photos on our Facebook page. If you did not receive a gift, please contact the church office and we will gladly bring out to you!

Missing Roaster
The church is missing a new electric roasting pan. If you borrowed it and forgot to return it, or if you know where it might be, please call or email the church office. It would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Food Donations Continues to Pile Up
Thank you to those that have continued to donate food and toiletry supplies for the Windsor Food Pantry! With your generosity, struggling families continue to have resources during the cold winter and uncertain times. If you have any non-perishable items to donate, you can drop off in the church lobby in the wagon during work hours. You may leave new winter clothes for the Cold Weather Shelter at the same time.

Lenten Bible Study
The Thursday night Women's Bible study and Sunday School class are offering a six-week Lenten study by Rev. Adam Hamilton. No book necessary to join! Please join Pat Ferrell Thursdays at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall with Covid-precautions, or join online at the same time with Paula Allard using this Zoom link. Please email Bruce Hyink or join Sunday mornings from 9-10AM with this Zoom link.

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Barbara Hyink and Greg Harrison (today); Cole Gerstner (02/24); Isaak Schoedel (turns 4 on 02/28); Bud Hillis (turns 95 next Sat. March 6 - send cards to Columbine Commons, 1475 Main St, Windsor). No anniversaries.
Please share your dates!

Prayer Requests
Pray for the healing of our Nation and world; rejoice in all who returned to worship Sunday and the visitors from Scout Troops; joyous plans to baptize baby Apollo and Kane Baca on March 14!; Vera's recent results leukemia-free!; Kane (2 years seizure-free); Cristina's friend; Mary Mumby; Tony Park; Chris DeBey (surgery March 17); Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Kat Sheffield's pregnancy; shut-ins Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S; and Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda.

The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) offers educational opportunities via Zoom:

2021 Just Love Lenten Series

The first session on Sunday was beautiful! It's not too late - click here to register for Sundays 5:30-6:45PM to explore justice issues like generational trauma, human trafficking, restorative justice and more.

Worship this Saturday together

The Mountain Sky Conference invites us to "This is my Story, This is my Song" on Saturday Feb. 27th from 9:30-10:45. Register here to join. This conversation based on the hymn "Blessed Assurance" amplifies the voices of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color siblings.

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Ashes to Ashes

2/19/2021

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The Season of Lent begins tomorrow

Come by First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 17th from 10AM-3PM to receive a reminder of our mortality, as we prepare to enter into the church season which prepares us for the death and (SPOILER ALERT: resurrection!!) of Jesus Christ. If you prefer to honor this tradition at home, click this link for a family devotional (with smores!) This year, the 6-week Lenten Journey includes a special focus each week, beginning with our physical health. Click this link to download a guide for your personal reflection and journaling. We hope to see in you in sanctuary or online soon.

Pre-recorded worship service for Ash Wednesday will be available at 5:00 A.M. tomorrow. Just click the moving cross icon in this box to join us.

Upcoming Events

Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)

Click the red square below on Sunday, February 21st at 10:15AM to join the worship warm-up, or at 10:30AM to join us in worship, as we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent and honor our Scouts BSA Troops 88 and 888.

Valentine porch visits & Lenten gifts
We hope you recently received a gift bag from a porch visit with a daily devotional and items to create a sacred space at home. We'd love to see your photos on our Facebook page. If you did not receive a gift, please contact the church office and we will send one out to you!

Final Countdown
The Missions Team Soup Sale is this weekend! Our two delicious options, Chicken Orzo (pasta) or Beef Chili (gluten free), are available for $10/quart. Please pick-up at the church on Sunday, February 21st from 11:00AM-2:00PM. The Scouts BSA Troops will also offer monkey bread (free) for dessert.

Cold Weather Shelter
A gentle reminder that we continue to collect NEW winter gloves, men's jeans, men's and women's underwear, adult backpacks, foot powder and deodorant through the end of March for our neighbors facing houselessness. Drop-off in the church lobby (Guadalupe Box).

Lenten Bible Study
The Thursday night Women's Bible study and Sunday School class are offering a six-week Lenten study by Rev. Adam Hamilton. Get your own book to join. Please email Pat Ferrell or join her Thursdays at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall with Covid-precautions. Please email Bruce Hyink or join him Sunday mornings from 9-10AM. Click here for the Zoom link to the online Sunday School class.

Prayer Requests
Pray for the healing of our Nation and the world from Covid; Vera's bone marrow biospy results; Cristina's friend; Mary Mumby; Tony Park; Chris DeBey; Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Aiden (home from the hospital); Kat Sheffield's pregnancy; shut-ins Bob K, Bud H (doing well after full vaccine), Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S; and Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda (back home in Windsor!)

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Karen Savage and James Bull (02/20); Katie Stephan (02/21); Julie Cogburn (02/22); Barbara Hyink and Greg Harrison (02/23); and Cole Gerstner (02/24). No anniversaries.
Please share your dates with us!

The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) offers educational opportunities via Zoom:

2021 Just Love Lenten Series

Click here to register for Sundays 5:30-6:45PM, beginning Feb. 21st, to explore justice issues like Japanese internment, generational trauma, human trafficking, restorative justice and more.

February is Black History Month

The global UMW offers resources for ongoing education. The General Commission on Race and Religion invites us to watch this conversation with the authors of the new book "I'm Black, I'm Christian. I'm Methodist." And the Mountain Sky Conference invites us to "This is my Story, This is my Song" on Saturday Feb. 27th from 9:30-10:45. Register here to join. This conversation based on the hymn "Blessed Assurance" amplifies the voices of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color siblings to co-create Beloved Community together.

From the Community:
Thrivent Financial is offering the following webinars and recordings:

February 17th: Misty Copeland - the first African American female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Register here
February 24th: Chris Gardner - American businessman, motivational speaker and author of "The Pursuit of Happiness". Register here

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Love is the Greatest Gift we can Give!

2/12/2021

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Be thankful and LOVE

This Sunday there is a secular holiday with religious roots. Valentine's Day has come to be all about romantic relationships, cards, flowers and fancy dinners.
But it didn't begin that way.
It all started with AGAPE, a brotherly, neighborly love that one Christ follower had for others in need, in pain.
At First UMC Windsor, we'll return to those roots this Sunday, as we celebrate God's love and ourown. There might still be chocolate ;-)
But more importantly, at 10:30 AM on Sunday, there will be worship, music, prayer and baptism. Hope to see you there!

Click the red symbol here to join us:
Sunday, February 14th
10:30AM Worship
Warm-up (for kids) begins at 10:15AM

Click HERE to give online

Upcoming Events

Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)

Lent begins next week
Ash Wednesday is February 17th: watch worship online here. Rev. Emily and Father Bill will be on Walnut Street from 12-3PM with ashes. We will deliver Lenten bags with daily devotionals and items to create your own sacred space at home. A special bag for each child includes crafts, prayers, and ash tattoos. Peel off the plastic, press cross to skin, wet with water, hold a few seconds, and remove paper. Voila! If any adult prefers an ash tattoo, we have plenty to share! Stop by the church office Tues-Friday 10AM-3PM to pick-up.

Soup Sale in 10 Days
The Missions Team will sponsor a Soup Sale this month to support Mission Projects. We will offer two delicious options, Chicken Orzo (pasta) or Beef Chili (gluten free) at $10/qt. You may pick-up your soup on Sunday, February 21st, from 11:00AM-2:00PM at the church. To help us in planning, please click here to pre-order, but there will be extra soup for sale on pick-up day. Please place pre-orders by Friday, February 12th.

Prayer Requests
Donna and George Laughlin, son Trey and wife Candice as we lay Donna's parents, Doris and William Webber, to rest today. Doris joined our church in 1937 and passed away in November 2020, 17 years after her husband. Pray for the healing of our Nation and of Covid; Cristina's friend in death of her father Manfred Dunger; Mary Mumby; Tony Park; Vera Chipman; Chris DeBey; Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Aiden; Kat Sheffield; Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S; and Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda (back home in Windsor!)

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Vivienne Golden (02/13); Francy Henderson, Tony Park, Sarah Macaluso (02/14); Karen Savage and James Bull (02/20); Katie Stephan (02/21).
No anniversaries this month?
Please share your dates with us!

The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) offers educational opportunities via Zoom:

2021 Just Love Lenten Series

Click here to register for Sundays 5:30-6:45PM, beginning Feb. 21st, to explore justice issues like Japanese internment, generational trauma, human trafficking, restorative justice and more.

February is Black History Month

From the Community:
Thrivent Financial is offering the following webinars and recordings:

February 10th: Dr. Mae Jemison - doctor, engineer, NASA astronaut and the first African American woman in space. Register here
February 17th: Misty Copeland - the first African American female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Register here
February 24th: Chris Gardner - American businessman, motivational speaker and author of "The Pursuit of Happiness". Register here

It's not too late to join us this Friday, February 12th as we host Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages. Register here.

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Finding Peace in the Solitude

2/4/2021

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This Sunday we take a deeper look at something we've all become experts in: SOLITUDE. As his first formal act of ministry, Jesus went alone into the desert and was tempted by Evil (Luke 4:1-15). It's only in facing our fears, that we find lasting strength from God. We will celebrate Holy Communion during worship - in the sanctuary or online. So stop by the church office to pick up your pre-blessed Communion set, ask your Angel for a delivery visit, or BYOB (bring your own bread and juice). It will be glorious!

Click the grey circle or red symbol here to join us:
Sunday, February 7th
10:30AM Worship
Warm-up (for kids) begins at 10:15AM

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Upcoming Events

Please click here to see the new and improved Church Calendar (with Zoom links for each open meeting and small group)

Still chugging along
We continue to welcome record small numbers (12-18) to in-person worship each week. Vaccines are NOT required, but face coverings and social distance are. We'll be here when you are ready.

An Invitation:

"I wanted to be the first to invite you back to church. We are able to return to the Sanctuary for Worship, with distancing and mask wearing requirement, but it is a return to in person worship. Thank you to those of you that have been watching and worshiping with us online, but as a rather traditional church and denomination it just doesn’t feel the same, does it?

What I miss by worshiping at home is the fellowship of our members – you! And the mixing of our voices as we raise them together as we sing and praise God. I know that He hears us as a chorus no matter where we are, but there is something special about joining our voices as one in our Sanctuary.

I also long to feel the Holy Spirit as He mingles among and through us as we gather 0together with a common purpose of worship. I know it is convenient to watch the Service from the comfort of our homes, but I challenge you to make the effort to get out of your PJs, comb your hair, and join us this Sunday morning at 10:30AM. If you are hesitant to attend yet due to the pandemic, I understand your concern, and would never ask you to discount your safety. I just miss you and felt like it was time for me to extend this invitation. I continue to pray for our church and its congregation, each and every one of you.

God bless. Christ is counting on us!"
Perry Cogburn (Leadership Council Chairman)

Dive in this Month
The Thursday night Women's Bible study and the Sunday School class are both starting a six-week Lenten study by Rev. Adam Hamilton. Get your own book, and join us! Please email Pat Ferrell, Women's Bible study leader, or join her Thursdays at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall with Covid-precautions. Zoom available on request. Please contact Bruce Hyink, Sunday School leader, or join him Sunday mornings from 9-10AM. Click here for their Zoom link.

Need a warm soup?
The Missions Team is pre-selling packaged, homemade Beef Chili (gluten-free) and Chicken Orzo (pasta) Soup for $10/quart on Sunday, February 21st to raise money for the Habitat for Humanity Faith Build and other projects. Click this link to pre-order by Feb. 12th.

United Methodist Women need YOU! Zoom meetings (click here) are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 1:30PM. We'd love craft donations to offer a show in the fall. Please bring in all prayer shawls for a blessing this Sunday. Thanks! Paula Allard (UMW President)

Notable Christmas Thank you
"Thank you, thank you! for a Christmas Eve that our group of 9 will not soon forget. The lights on the sidewalks, the bells proclaiming Jesus's birth - God bless you all for sharing a real truth. It was a blessing to hear. As the time passes, do not tire of towing the true line, run the race, and continue to push for those who don't know the love of God. Christmas Eve was such a blessing to many souls; we so appreciate your time and talents. Thank you for sharing this special night with us all! Galatians 6:9 'And let us not grow weary of doing good' and Proverbs 21:21 'He who prusues righteousness and loving devotion finds life sad honor.' Please host again - what a blessed event!" from Cheryl Armstrong, LaPorte

Prayer Requests
continued healing of our Nation; Covid-related stress, illness, death; Tony Park; Chris DeBey; Melinda Stephan; Betty & Larry Schleiger; Aiden; Kat Sheffield; Marilyn's family; Vera Chipman; Mary Mumby; Donna's FIL Earl Pierce; the Cooks; Sgt. Lizzie Pryzgoda; shut-ins Bob K, Bud H, Judy C, Eileen F, Ann G, Don T, Nancy S and all isolated.

Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday to Ann Guy, Brenda lliff and Trin Chapin (2/6), Paige Freitag (2/7), and Darla Altemose (2/9)!
We don't have any February anniversaries - are we missing yours? Please send us your dates

The Mountain Sky Conference (MSC) is offering many ZOOM educational opportunities in the coming weeks. All are invited to attend:

Finding Peace in an Anxious World

Join this spiritual study offered by the United Methodist Women, based on the Serenity Prayer and Proverbs. Four sessions via Zoom (Feb. 7-28) begin this Sundays from 2-4 PM. Register online here.

February is Black History Month

The global United Methodist Women offer these resources for ongoing education. The General Commission on Race and Religion invites us to read or watch this conversation with the authors of the new book "I'm Black, I'm Christian. I'm Methodist." Or join local Lay and Clergy leaders in "This is my Story, This is my Song" a conversation held Saturdays from 9:30-10:45 beginning Feb. 27th based on the hymn "Blessed Assurance" in order to amplify the often unheard voices of our Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) siblings. The goal is deep listening, learning and co-creating Beloved Community together. Register here to join.

2021 Just Love Lenten Series

Click here to register for Sundays 5:30-6:45PM, beginning Feb. 21st, to explore justice issues like Japanese internment, generational trauma, human trafficking, restorative justice and more.

"Leading Worship" Advanced Class

Click here for a registration form for the Lay Servant Ministry Advanced Class, on Zoom Tuesdays from 6-8PM, Feb. 9, 16, 23, and March 2, 9. Order your book, Worshipping With United Methodists (REVISED), by Hoyt Hickman, or call Gene Thornton (719-761-5450) with questions.

Everyone's a Planter: Lay Planter Training

In a self-paced, online course, you may watch, read and learn about planting something new for God's church. Participants are expected to:

participate in the FREE orientation on March 6 to learn more,
pay $100 registration fee (MSC will reimburse half if completed),
complete the online lessons and discussion March 20 - June 19,
meet at least twice with your cohort and planting mentor, and
via Zoom, briefly present a ministry plan at the end, on June 19.

Register for the FREE orientation on March 6, 10AM.
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March 02nd, 2021

Ashes to Ashes

Pre-recorded worship service for Ash Wednesday will be available at 5:00 A.M. tomorrow. Just click the moving cross icon in this box to join us.

Love is the Greatest Gift we can Give!

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Sunday, February 14th
10:30AM Worship
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Finding Peace in the Solitude

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Sunday, February 14th
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Sunday, February 7th
10:30AM Worship
Warm-up (for kids) begins at 10:15AM