Community Life
Week of June 1st, 2025
Faith Family Hospitality - June 15-22
We are thankful for your willingness to serve in the past and would appreciate your consideration of serving this rotation as well.
Middle School Summer Trip - June 16-19
Come adventure in Southern Colorado with a world of new adventures and trips. We will be staying near Salida, Colorado. More info and registration here.
Help Our Students Go on the Summer Adventure!
Our students are excited about their Summer Adventure, but they need YOUR help getting there. You can sign up in the lobby on Sundays between now and June 15th. For more information, contact Joe.
Financial Update From the Council
Here is a summary of the financials for the first two months of our fiscal year.
Above is a table showing the Council Tree Cash flow for April and May 2025. Total Giving/Income is below the seasonality adjusted budget. Actual expenses are below budget as we have delayed a few expenses.
This shortage of cash has been covered by the savings provided from the $100,000 we set aside from the Nourish Fund. The savings account is now $69,700. What a blessing it is to have this savings account.
The additional $70,000 that was collected and set aside for projects from the Nourish Fund is still in its own account. There will be more discussion on how to spend these funds at The Summit meeting scheduled for August 23rd . Stay tuned for details.
As always if you have questions please reach out –
Sarah
sarahk@stackfam.com
970.214.5209
High School Girls' Bible Study - Sundays @6:30
All High School girls are invited to join us in the Garden for a Bible study this summer beginning June 8 @6:30pm. Led by Molly Raymond.
Contact Molly with questions.
Summer Youth Group
We would love for any youth (6th-12th grade) to join us for some summer fun. Check out the dates below and watch for more summer fun coming soon.
Low-key hang out at the Miller's pool
Bring a swimsuit (modest) and a snack or 2 liter bottle of soda to share!
June 11 & 25, July 2, 16, 30 @6-9PM
Contact Joe for more information.
Story Sprouts
Join us this summer at the playground for a story and themed activity. All ages are welcome. Click here for more information.
Meet Rico!
Hi. My name is Rico Lighthouse and I'm the gardener here at Council Tree. I am a husband, father, and avid forager and craftsman. My specialty is native and wild plants, and their use as food, medicine and craft. I love ethnobotany, which is the relationship between people and plants, and my goal here is to grow a garden that is both hospitable and healing. In my spare time (whatever that is) I like reading, riding my bike, foraging with family and friends, carving wood, playing music and scythe mowing. I think about the Garden of Eden everyday.
The Garden would love your help. Rico is out there every Tue/Wed/Thur normal working hours, so jump in any time then or email him for other arrangements rico@counciltreecovenant.com.
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Council Tree events:
June 15-Aug 10 - High School Girls' Bible Study, Sundays @6:30pm
June 15-22 - Faith Family Hospitality
June 16-19 - Middle School Summer Trip
June 21 - Story Sprouts, Saturday @10am
July 13 - Dan's Ordination Celebration, Sunday @3pm
July 18 - Story Sprouts, Saturday @10am
August 10 - Outdoor Worship and Baptisms
August 10 - Blessing of the Backpacks
August 23 - The Summit, Saturday @8:30-12:30
August 24 - Back to Church Night, Sunday @5pm
Volunteer Opportunities
From the beginning of creation, God established holy rhythms of life and service for those who follow in God’s path. We each have personal seasons of rest and restoration, and of new life and service. Council Tree encourages spiritual wondering alongside the Holy Spirit to discern what spiritual season you may be in.
If you find yourself in a place where you have margin to serve, we could definitely use your gifts! If you feel God is calling you to explore serving, we would encourage you to start an exploratory conversation with a team lead to find out more.
Click here to find out some of the many serving opportunities that are currently available.
Give Online
If you would like to give online click here.
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