Category: Uncategorized

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well and keeping warm. It’s really cold here in Lake City and we even had some sleet this morning. Nothing says it’s almost summer like a good pelting with tiny snowballs from God. 😉

Despite the cooler weather, however, we’ll still be meeting tomorrow morning at 9:00am in Darley for our CPC Work Day. Bring your rakes and work gloves and join us for a couple of hours as we tidy up the property.

Yesterday, Thursday, June 1, our Trail Hiker Center officially opened. With the considerable amount of snow still on the mountains, however, we’re not anticipating seeing our first Continental Divide hikers for a couple weeks. Although our hiker meals won’t start until July 9, 2023, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and support this incredible ministry. Sign up Sunday in Darley Hall to serve in the Trail Hiker Center this summer.

This Sunday, June 4 is Trinity Sunday, when we look at the unique nature of our God–three persons in one. To that end, I’ll be making a connection between the creation story found in Genesis 1 and the Great Commission calling found in Matthew 28. You can find all those texts in the online order of worship below.

This Sunday, we’ll also be celebrating the Eucharist, so if you’re joining us online, please remember to bring your own communion elements to the online broadcast. Additionally, please note that there will be NO POTLUCK this Sunday or any Sunday until October. If you’d like to get involved with more fellowship opportunities, please see Linda Downs.

I also wanted to give you some information about Laurel Justice’s son, Calder, who recently was diagnosed with a brain tumor. If you’d like to follow his journey as we hold him in prayer, you can find more information on his CaringBridge page. And, if you’d like to support Laurel as she cares for Calder over the next few months, here’s a link to her Gofundme page.

Finally, last week we had a wonderful reception and fellowship time after the Sunday morning worship service to celebrate the LEGO creations made by the Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth class. There are a few photos at the bottom of this post highlighting the event.

Here are your announcements for the week:

Games Up Here
We’re playing games Monday, June 5 at 7pm in the Annex.

Service in Witness of the Resurrection–Sheryl Smith
Join us for Sheryl Smith’s Memorial Service this Tuesday, June 6 at 10:30am in the CPC sanctuary and the columbarium patio. An open tea reception will follow. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us this Wednesday, June 7 at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom as we explore the similarities and differences of the three Abrahamic faiths–Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, June 8 at 7:00am.

Hearts and Spades Gardening Meeting

Join us on Saturday, June 10 at 10:00am at the Annex for our Hearts and Spades Gardening Project organizational meeting. All in Lake City are welcome.

Hiker Center Sign-up
Sign up for a Trail Hiker Center shift after the worship service this Sunday, June 4. 

And, here are your links for the Zoom broadcasts:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Photos from the Bible Timeline Open House from Sunday, May 28, 2023.
(Photographs by Yolie Brown)

Hey Everyone,

I hope you are all well and enjoying the warmer days that are upon us. The plants started budding this week in Lake City and everything is looking greener. It’s that exciting time of year when summer folks start returning. We’re praying for your safe travels.

This Sunday, May 28, we’ll be celebrating Pentecost–the arrival of the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts (don’t forget to wear something red). During the service this week, we’ll be exploring three lectionary passages that shed light on why the advent of the Holy Spirit is so significant for us today. You can read all three texts in the online downloadable Order of Worship below.

This Sunday, after the service we’ll also be having a special fellowship time in the Annex, where the participants from our Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth class will display their LEGO creations depicting the stories of the Old Testament. From the creation narrative to the Israelite’s exile in Babylon, you’ll see some of your favorite Old Testament stories like you’ve never seen them before. But wait… there’s more. We’ll also have a prototype of the timeline game that we’ve been playing this spring, and you can even play a game. Join us after Sunday’s service for this special fellowship open house.

Here are your announcements for the week.

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth Fellowship and Reception
Join us this Sunday, May 28 after the worship service for a special fellowship time in the Annex where the class’s Old Testament LEGO creations will be on display.

Games Up Here
No Games tonight for Memorial Day. See you next week!

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us this Wednesday, May 31 at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom as we learn about Christian Hospitality and how it relates to our trail hiker ministry.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00am.

Cookie Drive
It’s that time of year. We need your help replenishing our cookie supply for summer Sunday fellowship. Please consider baking a couple dozen cookies and putting them in a freezer bag and dropping them off in Darley.

Here are the links for the week:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone!

I hope you’re all well and enjoying the warmer weather. I’m writing you tonight from Santa Fe, where I’m picking Judah up tomorrow to come home for the summer. It’s amazing how fast time flies. Likewise, it’s also hard to believe that Eastertide is almost over.

This Sunday, May 21, will be the seventh Sunday of Easter and it’s also Ascension Sunday when we remember Jesus Christ’s ascension to sit at the right hand of the Father. Join us at 10:00am as we explore the gospel text in John 17:1-11. You can find that passage and the other lectionary passages in the printable online Order of Worship found below.

Here are your announcements for the week:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth 
It’s the final week of our Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth. Join us this Sunday, May 21 from 4:00-6:00pm as we finish our LEGO timeline. 

Games Up Here
No Monday Night Games this week. See you next week! 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us this Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom as we finish our exploration of the doctrine of the Image of God. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00am.

And, here are your Zoom links:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone,

I hope that you are all well and in good spirits. This Sunday, May 14th we’ll be having a Mother’s Day waffle brunch in honor of all of the mothers in our community. Join us after the service for this special time of fellowship. This week, I’ll be preaching from John 14, as we explore what it means to love God. You can read that passage and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable online order of worship below.

Beyond that, I’d like to invite you to connect to our weekly bible study where we dig around in various topics related to the Bible, faith, and Christian discipleship. This week, Wednesday May 17, we’ll be looking at the Image of God–what it is, how it affects us, and how it calls us to the fullest life possible. If you’ve never attended before, we meet in Darley Hall and on Zoom at 5:00pm on Wednesday. Links to the Zoom broadcast can be found below.

Here are your announcements:

Mother’s Day   
Don’t forget that this Sunday, May 14th is Mother’s Day! We’ll be celebrating and honoring all the mothers among us with a special waffle brunch following the morning worship service. 

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth 
… is cancelled this week in honor of Mother’s Day. 

Games Up Here
Monday night games are on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, May 15 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Our Weekly Bible Study will be exploring the doctrine of the Imago Dei–the image of God–given to humanity in creation. Join us this Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 5:00pm in Darley Hall and on Zoom. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, May 18 at 7:00am.

Here are your links for the week ahead:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone!

I hope this post finds you all well and in good spirits. Things are picking up as we enter into May–summer folks are starting to return, everyone is prepping for the summer, and there’s a subtle buzz in the air.

This Sunday, May 7 is the Fifth Sunday of Eastertide, and I’ll be preaching from the Gospel of John 14:1-14. You can find that text and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable online Order of Worship below.

We’ll also be celebrating Communion in our worship service. Then, after the service we’ll carry on with our first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck in the theme of Siete de Mayo (Mexican fare).

Here are the announcements for this week:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is on for Sunday, May 7 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

Games Up Here
No games this Monday, May 8th, 2023.  

Wednesday Bible Study 
Our Weekly Bible Study is on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 5:00pm. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00am. 

Next Sunday, May 14 is Mother’s Day!
Join us after worship next week, Sunday, May 14 for a special Mother’s Day meal. The men of the church will be serving up waffles, bacon and sausage.

Here are your links for the week ahead:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone!

Blessed fourth week of Easter to all. I hope this post finds you all well. There is nothing crazy happening this week as we begin the month of May. This Sunday I’ll be preaching from John 10:1-10. Join us as we explore the sheep analogy often used in the Bible. You can read that text and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable Order of Worship below.

Here are your announcements for the week ahead:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is on for Sunday night, April 30 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

Games Up Here
Monday night games are on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, May 1 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Join us for the topic of “Listening” at this week’s Bible Study on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 5:00pm. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, May 4 at 7:00am.

Cinco de Mayo Pot Luck
Next week is our monthly potluck! This month’s theme is “Siete de Mayo,” so break out your best Mexican dish and join us Sunday, May 7 for food and fellowship.

Communion Sunday
Don’t forget, next Sunday, May 7, we’ll be celebrating communion during our Sunday worship service. 

May Session
The CPC Session is meeting early this month. We’ll gather this Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:00am in Darley Hall.  

And here are your links:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone,

I hope everyone is well and still experiencing the blessings of Eastertide. This week we resume our regular gatherings in full, with the return of our weekly Bible study this coming Wednesday. On Sunday, we’ll explore the familiar passage of Jesus’ appearance on the Road to Emmaus from Luke 24:13-35. You can read that text and the other lectionary passages for the week in our downloadable online order of worship below.

Here are your announcements for the week ahead:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is happening Sunday night, April 23 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

Games Up Here
Monday night games are on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, April 24 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Wednesday Bible Study 
Our Weekly Bible Study will return next week on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00pm. Join us for a surprise topic.  

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00am.

Nerf Nation!
Join us this Friday, April 28th in the Lake City Armory from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for Nerf Nation!

And, here’s your Zoom links:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Wednesday Bible Study
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83431443393

Hey Everyone,

I trust all is well on this chilly Saturday morning (in Lake City). I hope your first week of Easter has been meaningful and filled with Christ’s peace. For the next six Sundays we’ll continue in the season of Eastertide. This week we’ll explore the narrative of Christ’s first encounter with the disciples after His resurrection, which can be found in John 20:19-31. You can read that text and the other lectionary passages in the downloadable order of worship below.

This week we return to our regular gatherings save the Wednesday night Bible study, as I’ll be in Bayfield on Wednesday doing a triennial visit for the Presbytery of Western Colorado. The Bible study will return the following week at its normally scheduled time.

Here are your announcements for the week ahead:

Intergenerational Study of the Bible for Youth
The Intergenerational Study of the Bible is back tonight at our normally scheduled time–4:00pm until 5:30pm this Sunday, April 16th.

Games Up Here
Monday night games is on for this week. Join Jason and Silas for games at the Annex on Monday, April 17 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. 

No Bible Study 
No Bible Study this week. Our Weekly Bible Study will return next week on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00pm. 

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men’s Prayer Breakfast is happening this week on Thursday, April 20th at 7:00am.

And here’s the link for Sunday worship and the downloadable order of worship:

Sunday Worship Service:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Greetings everyone,

I hope you are all well on this Holy Saturday. For those in Lake City, tomorrow we’ll gather together at the Armory at 10:30am to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord with all the congregations in our community. For those wanting to join us remotely, I’ll be broadcasting through Zoom–the link is below. And, if you’re interested in attending any of the other services tomorrow, here’s the line up.

Easter Sunday, April 9
“Sunrise” Communion Service at St. James Episcopal Church at 8:00am
Community Easter Breakfast at the First Baptist Fellowship Hall at 9:00am
Community Easter Service at the Lake City Armory at 10:30am
Easter Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at 3:30pm

This week, our regular gatherings are cancelled (no Monday games or Wednesday Bible Study), but feel free to reach out if you all need anything.

Community Worship Service of the Resurrection:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88489308747?pwd=RHVFY1BybkU0a1RXZE9GRlBZWWpNUT09

Today is the last chance you have to sign up for the Maundy Thursday Sacred Meal. This year, we’ll explore the liturgy of the Last Supper over a communal meal in Darley Hall on Thursday, April 6th. The meal will start promptly at 6:00pm and will last about 75 minutes. .

Community Presbyterian Church will be providing a meal including appetizers, a salad, and an entree featuring a roast, garlic mashed potatoes, and a seasonal vegetable.

There is no cost for the meal, but it does require reservation. Please text 206-962-9886 by midnight today, Monday, April 3rd and include all the names of the attendees for the gathering.