Pikes Peak United Methodist Church

Lamplighter Newsletter

Fun for All

Our church newsletter shares upcoming ministry and activity events so everyone can be involved in the life of the church.

Grief Counselling Offered when needed

Caring

Cetified Faith Community Nurse (RN) and Healthy Ministry Committee

Health and Wholeness

Monthly Blood Pressure checks; health programs; monthly newsletter articles

Dorothy Circle of the United Methodist Women

Fun for All

Spiritual growth and Mission Outreach

Musicians and Soloists welcome to participate in worship

Music, Arts and Worship

Holy Week Worship: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Service

Spiritual Life

Providing the entire worship experience for this special time in the life of the church.

Food Pantry

Reaching Out in Mission

Collect food items weekly and deliver to the Neighborhood food pantry at Trinity UMC (this is part of the Westside CARES food pantry ministry.)

Backpacks/school supplies for low income students

Reaching Out in Mission

We support this program of collecting school supplies for 350 backpacks for students on the Westside of Colorado Springs.

Adult Bible Study - Old and New Testament

Worship

Pastor and members visit homebound

Caring

Community Service Group

Fun for All

Sews lap robes, vests and other items for nursing home or house-bound members and friends

Greeters welcome guests and members into the sanctuary

Music, Arts and Worship

Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the community in the Summer

Reaching Out in Mission

Invite church community and neighborhood children to learn about Jesus

Pastor-led visitation before surgery and during hospital stay

Health and Wholeness

Thanksgiving Food Baskets for 40 Needy Families

Reaching Out in Mission

Our Church supports this through Westside CARES

Church Family Reunion Sunday

Fun for All

Church family gathers to worship, share in a pot-luck cook-out, and enjoy family and children's picnic-type games for all ages. From enflatable slides to watermelon eating contests, everyone has fun as we begin the church year.

Pastoral Counseling and Referral

Caring

Pastor meets with congregants and refers to qualified counsellors

Grief Recovery Groups

Caring

Offered when needed

Men's Fellowship Breakfast Group

Fun for All

Men gather to share in fellowship over breakfast.

Lay Liturgy Readers

Music, Arts and Worship

Help share God's Word in various ways once a month

Pastor and church family members visit

Caring

Pastor visits all church family members before surgery and during hospital stays. Members visit friends as desired.

Fellowship Time -- a time after worship to meet and greet new guests and friends

Music, Arts and Worship

Hostesses and Hosts provide refreshments after each worship service

Support "Westside CARES", a 22 church ecumenical organization who supports the those in need.

Reaching Out in Mission

Provide food, clothing, medical assistance, laundry and transportation assistance,to the homeless and families in need on the West side of Colorado Springs.

Adult Choir Practice

Music, Arts and Worship

Leads worship and contributes to spirituality of the Worship Hour

"Green Team"

Caring

Works to increase awareness of resources and energy conservation, at church, in our homes, in our city and in the world. Monthly newsletter articles address ways to conserve the world's resources.

Food Pantry Collection

Hunger

Every Sunday members bring donated food items to our "Feed My Sheep" wagon, which we then take to the Westside CARES neighborhood Food Pantry at Trinity UMC.

Communion Stewards

Music, Arts and Worship

Prepare Communion elements and assist in serving

Nursing Home/Home-bound visitation

Caring

Pastor and members visit church family members, including those in rehab hospitals

Bible Study

Spiritual Life

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - TOPS

Health and Wholeness

Monthly Fellowship Luncheons on Sunday (Various Themes)

Fun for All