Community Life
Week of July 20th, 2025
Back to Church Night - August 24 @5-630pm
All are invited to join us for a time when we will ask the question, "Why and how do kids participate in our Worship Services?" We will have breakouts for kids and adults, as well as a time together where we will talk about why coming to church matters, and why intergenerational worship is so important to the life of the church.
A simple dinner of grilled cheese sandwiches, baby carrots and apple slices will be provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please indicate your needs on your registration and we will do our best to accommodate them.
If you are interested in helping with this event, we could still use help with the kids breakouts, food prep and serving, and set-up/clean-up. Please reach out to Pastor Diane if you would like to give us a hand with this evening.
Story Sprouts
Join us this summer at the playground for a story and themed activity. All ages are welcome. Click here for more information.
The Summit 2025 - August 23 @8:30-12:30
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Click here for more information or to RSVP.
RSVP by August 10th.
Suggested donation: $10
Outdoor Worship and Blessing of the Backpacks
Let’s worship the God of all creation in God’s creation! Join us on the NORTH LAWN for an outdoor worship service.
During the service we will also be blessing our students, teachers, and school staff as they head back to school. Students, don’t forget your backpacks this day!
If you would also like to enjoy a lovely summer day together, we invite you to bring a picnic lunch and hang out after the service. Grills will be available for those who would like to use them. No food will be provided.
Finally, it takes a lot of hands to make an outdoor service like this work. If you are available to help out with setting up or tearing down chairs and tents, please reach out to Stacy.
August 10th @10am
But wait, there's more...
If you want to make a whole day of it, we'll be gathering at Picnic Rock to celebrate a few baptisms at 3pm on August 10th. We would love to have anybody from our church community join us for this important step in the life of these individuals and our community. If you are interested in baptism, please reach out to Bert to discuss if this might be the next step for you.
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!
Last One: July 30 @6-9PM
Contact Joe for more information.
Do you want to become more like Jesus?
Consider joining a Huddle Group. A Huddle Group is a 9-session intensive small group experience with 5-8 others that gives significant intentional priority and energy to learn how to live more like Jesus did. They are safe but challenging places of learning that center on Scripture and how spiritual, emotional, and relational maturity are inescapably linked.
More information and registration can be found here.
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.
Stories From the Garden
I was sitting out near the garden eating lunch today when a lady came by. She walked all around the garden taking pictures. I said hi to her and invited her into the garden. She said she was a photographer and that this was one of the most beautiful places she'd ever seen. All the different colors all mixing together, it's just a photographer's dream, she told me. She asked if she needed some kind of pass to go in and look around. I chuckled and said nah, you're welcome anytime. She took nothing but pictures, but thanked me, on behalf of the church, repeatedly for keeping such a wonderful space and for letting people come into it.
Plant of the Week - Milkweed
We currently have two kinds of Milkweeds growing here in the garden, both Colorado natives, Butterfly Milkweed, shown in the photo, and Showy Milkweed, which has the lovely pink flower clusters and smells like the dew of Heaven. Milkweeds, as you may know, are the only host plant for Monarch butterflies. No Milkweed, no Monarchs. Milkweed also attracts the glorious Swallowtail butterfly, which we see in the garden everyday. Milkweeds bloom day and night, attracting both night-time and day-time pollinators. In fact, scientific studies have shown that Milkweed attracts a greater diversity of pollinators than any other plant studied.
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Council Tree events:
July 19 - Story Sprouts, Saturday @10am
July 20-Aug 10 - High School Girls' Bible Study, Sundays @6:30pm
July 27-Aug 10 - Periodic Health Check - MORE INFO COMING SOON
August 10 - Outdoor Worship / Blessing of the Backpacks, Sunday @10am
August 10 - Baptisms at Picnic Rock, Sunday @3pm
August 10-17 - Faith Family Hospitality
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.
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