SUN JUNE 8 6-7:45PM

You’re invited to a benefit concert on Sunday, June 8, 6-7:45pm, at Wheat Ridge Presbyterian Church (9180 W. 38th Ave, in Wheat Ridge). The concert will feature an all-ages Community Choir singing from the Justice Choir Songbook with additional music by Tony Domenick. The cost is $20 in person or $12 livestream (additional donations welcome). Pulled pork sandwiches and vegetarian chili meals are available for $6. Get tickets at the door or through the button below.

The Lomagundi Clinic is run with the help of a Presbyterian church in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, serving about 6,000 patients a year with a staff of 6 and very limited resources. They provide very inexpensive care for Zimbabweans who need it, and rely on financial partnerships with some Presbyterian churches in Colorado.

You're Invited to celebrate the installation of the Rev. Dr. Whit Dempsey as the pastor of Community of Grace. The service begins at 1pm, Saturday, May 31, followed by a reception for all. Please join us for this special service for Rev. Whit and the Community of Grace faith family!

Community of Grace, located at 7755 Vance Dr. in Arvada

UPCOMING GROUP GATHERINGS IN MAY

As your new pastor, I am committed to getting to know each of you and understanding how your faith shapes your life. To facilitate this, I will be hosting eight small-group opportunities. These gatherings are not just about introductions, but about creating a space for deeper, more meaningful conversations. I am eager to hear why the Community of Grace is important to you and what you hope to see as we cultivate a culture of trust, grace, and action. I am looking forward to our conversations.

You will find sign-up sheets in the lobby.  Each meeting will be approximately 90 minutes and they will be limited to 10 people per gathering. All of the meetings will be in the church Library (except Zoom). 

The dates and times for the meetings are:

+ Tuesday, May 13 at 10am
+ Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30pm
+ Monday, May 19 at 2pm
+ Tuesday, May 20 at 10am
+ Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30pm (via Zoom)
+ Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30pm
+ Wednesday, May 28 at 10am

If you have any questions, please contact PNC Co-Chairs, Ann Butcher and Ruth Anne Overfelt, or Pastor Whit.

WED APR 23 1:30PM AT PANERA BREAD

On Wednesday, April 23, Whit will host his first Biscuits with Whit at the Panera Bread across the street from the CoG. He will grab a few tables at 1:30pm and will stay until about 3pm. Biscuits with Whit is designed to be very informal but informative. Come with any questions, concerns, or hopes. For those who work during the day, we will soon announce an evening coffee date, so keep your eye out.

TUES MAY 13 AT 7:30PM

The Second Tuesdays Concert Series presents Angela Mitchell, soprano and Brett Mitchell, piano, performing Spring Awakenings on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:30pm. This delightful recital will feature works by Finzi, Barber, Copland, Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein and more! Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students through high school, available at the door the evening of the performance or through the button below.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Pat Nevin and Mike Reed have been trying to keep up with the needs of the church building every time something goes awry, and they are ready to start up a new Facilities Team. If you’re a person who’s great at fixing things and can volunteer some of your time, we’d love to have you join us! Please contact George Coates (1georgec22@gmail.com) or 303-870-5531 if you’re interested.

PLACE ORDERS ON SUN MAR 23 & 30 IN THE LOBBY

On Easter morning, we decorate our sanctuary with flowering plants and the flowering cross which both symbolize the new life that emerges from Jesus’ death on Good Friday.  The flowering plants show us how people all over the world are personally touched by our risen Lord.  The flowering cross shows us how the rugged cross blooms as a vibrant and colorful symbol of resurrection.  For the next two weeks, you will have the opportunity to donate and dedicate to one or both of these symbols of new life.  Forms can be found in the Sunday bulletin, and the Worship Committee will be collecting forms and money this Sunday and next Sunday, March 30, in the Lobby.

WED MARCH 5 AT 6PM / ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

Join us for our Ash Wednesday service, at 6pm on Wednesday, March 5.  There will be the Imposition of Ashes and Communion, and it will be our first service with Pastor Whit. All are invited!

DONATED ITEMS NEEDED

Please join the CoG Mission Committee in hosting a toiletry drive for indigent women at the Denver Women’s Correctional Facility. These women have no outside support and are in dire need of basic necessities. A donation table will be in the Narthex for the next two Sundays.

Donations must be the exact brand and sizes listed below by the Department of Corrections. Most items can be purchased at Dollar Tree or Amazon. Thank you so much for caring and helping those most in need.
+ Shampoo, 12 .5 oz. or less (Suave, Pantene Pro-V or VO-5, Baby Shampoo)
+ Conditioner, 12.5 oz. or less (Suave, Pantene VO-5)
+ Deodorant, (Any stick deodorant or roll-on anti-perspirant)
+ Toothpaste, 6-8 oz. (Aim Fresh Mint, Crest, Colgate, Close Up, Arm & Hammer, Sensodyne);
+ Bar Soap, (Dial, Coast, Dove)
+ Lotions, 10-12 oz. (Jergens, Cocoa Butter, any brand Shea Butter, any brand Aveeno)
+ Cotton Swabs
+ Petroleum Jelly

TUES FEB 11 AT 7:30PM / COMMUNITY OF GRACE SANCTUARY

The Second Tuesdays Concert Series is pleased to present Steinway Artist Hsing-ay Hsu in a Valentine Recital: "Two by Two."  Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students through high school, available at the door the evening of the performance or thru the buttons below.

Coffee Volunteers Needed We hope you have been enjoying our Sunday morning coffee time. We have a great, but small, team that makes that possible each Sunday. We are currently in need of the following people to: + Make coffee the first Sunday of the month, + Make coffee and clean up after service on any f ifth Sunday of the month (there are about four fifth Sundays a year), and, + Substitute when coffee makers are sick or out of town. If you would like to see coffee time continue on a regular basis, please consider signing up for one of the vacant spots. Training will be provided. If you are interested, contact Mary Ray (maryray50@hotmail.com).

SAT JAN 14 AT 7:30PM / FELLOWSHIP HALL

The Second Tuesdays Concert Series is thrilled to present pianist Bryan Wallick in a recital of works by Franz Liszt. Join us on Tuesday evening January 14, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students through high school, available at the door the evening of the performance or thru the button below.

HANDBELLS & CHOIR 

Music at Community of Grace will resume practices on the week of Monday, January 6. Handbells meet on Mondays at 7pm, downstairs in the Handbell Room. Choir of Grace meets each Wednesday at 7pm in the Sanctuary. If you have questions, contact Dr. Paul Griggsby (music@cogarvada.org). Please join us!!

FRIDAYS AT 3:30PM

Be a part of the Friday Afternoon Bible Study on Zoom at 3:30pm. Contact Linda Stackhouse (LMSLiberty@msn.com) if you have questions. 

BEGINS TUES DEC 17 FROM 10AM-2PM SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS

Community of Grace recently shared their large labyrinth with Shepherd of the Hills, having no place big enough to lay it out.  Shepherd is unveiling the gift during December beginning Tuesday, December 17  - Thursday, December 19, from 10am - 2pm daily, in Fellowship Hall.  Come experience the quiet, meditative walk to focus on Advent and the true meaning of this Season.  Find hope, peace, and joy as you pick your time and walk at your own pace.  Never experienced a labyrinth?  Come try it out!  Instructions and suggestions for the experience are available. 

Shepherd of the Hills is located at 11500 W. 20th Avenue in Lakewood (20th & Simms). Push the button at the front door to be let in and enjoy this sacred Advent walk.

TUES JAN 14 / DENVER ART MUSEUM

We are offering a group “adventure” to the art museum to see the Wild Things exhibit. To keep costs down, we’re planning on going during the Free Day on Tuesday, January 14. The entrance is free, and the cost for the exhibit is $15.  Fellowship has some tickets for 10:40am. Interested? Talk to someone at the Fellowship Table in the Lobby after church!

TUES DEC 17 AT 6:15PM / LIBRARY

Join us for Film and Faith as we gather to watch the 2005 adaptation "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" and then discuss places that we see its themes intersecting with our faith journeys.

SUN DEC 15 AT 4:30PM / FELLOWSHIP HALL

Join us Sunday, at 4:30pm, in Fellowship Hall for a Nativity Escape Room. All ages are welcomed to join in the fun of working together to accomplish puzzles to discover the wonders of Jesus’ birth. No doors will be locked for this escape room experience.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALICE ORGAN

Help decorate this special tree in the church Lobby with warm clothing items for kids. All donations are due in the Lobby on Sunday, December 15, and then will be taken to the Jeffco Action Center on Thursday, December 19.

Who was Alice Organ? She was a former member who had a heart for ministry and started the Mitten and Sock Giving Tree to donate mittens and socks for children to the Jeffco Action Center. After she passed, her family and friends asked if she could be remembered each year as members donate. This tradition has continued long after her passing; we’ve grown to love the tree and the warmth that’s shared.

SUN DEC 29 AT 11AM / FOLLOWED BY COOKIES & COCOA 

“A Llama Christmas”, a humorous Christmas skit, and a tweak on the former “Carols, Cookies, and Cocoa”, will be held in the Sanctuary and followed by cookies and cocoa in the Narthex on December 29. Cookie donations are needed!

JOIN A SMALL GROUP FOR ADVENT

During this Advent season, you are invited to take some time to prepare your heart, mind, and spirit for the mystery and joy of the coming of Immanuel, “God with us!” Be a part of an Advent Small Group Study! 

Sunday Mornings, December 15, and 22 at 11:15am
Adult Sunday School, in the John E. Anderson Library. Led by Al Turner.

Sunday Evenings, December 22, at 6pm
Youth and Intergenerational! A meaningful “prayer station” experience will be featured on the 22nd. Led by Abby McCubbin.

Monday Afternoons, December 16 and 23, 2-3pm
Adult Small Group in the John E. Anderson Library. Led by Robin Olschner.

TUES DEC 10 AT 7:30PM

Join us for a Special Concert Event on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30pm. “A Global Winter Holiday Program” will be presented by members of the Colorado Symphony! Come enjoy music of the season: Traditional and contemporary, classical and popular, reflecting Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter delights! This event is part of our Second Tuesdays Concert Series, which is open to our community at large and benefits the church through ticket sales.
Tickets: $20 for adults; $15 for students through high school,
available at the door.

COLLECTING THROUGH SUN NOV 3 / DROP OFF IN THE LOBBY

Our Mission Committee invites you to donate any unneeded blankets (any size) or towels (also any size) to the Church-based Extreme Weather Shelter. You can drop off donated blankets and towels in the Lobby. This shelter will host up to 40 individuals at The Rising Church on extreme weather nights beginning on November 1.  Our “blanket and towel drive” goes through Sunday, November 3. If you are interested in providing a dinner at the Extreme Weather Shelter, contact Amy Dempsey at Amy.Dempsey@imail.org. Thank you!

SAT NOV 9 AT 9:30AM

Be a part of the Youth Triennium Meeting on Saturday, November 9 at 10:30am at Wellshire Presbyterian Church (999 S. Colorado Blvd.).

All 8th-12th grade students, their adult family members, and their youth ministry workers are invited to attend. The Triennium youth conference is in Louisville, KY in July 2025. We will meet in Wellshire’s sanctuary at 10:30am on November 9. Questions? Please email: dppyouthtriennium@gmail.com.

THURS APR 17 AT 10AM / FELLOWSHIP HALL

All women are invited to meet on Thursday, April 17, at 10am in Fellowship Hall. We will discuss “Economic Climate Justice” (based on Deuteronomy). Please contact Dana Easton (slodana@gmail.com).

ON THE LAWN OF COMMUNITY OF GRACE

The pumpkin patch is open! Habitat for Humanity will sell pumpkins on our lawn to benefit their ministry efforts. Sign-up to help sell the pumpkins through the button below. We look forward to partnering with Arvada UMC on this year’s pumpkin patch.

OPEN HOUSE WED OCT 23 1PM OR 6PM

With the closure of the Severe Weather Shelter Network (SWSN), the unhoused community of north Jeffco faces dire risk during life-threatening winter nights. As a compassionate community, we have the chance to step in and make a difference through Arvada’s Church-Based Shelter hosted at The Rising Church.  From November 2024 through March 2025, The Rising Church will open their church doors when temperatures drop to 20°F or below or when snowfall exceeds 6 inches, providing a warm, safe night of refuge for up to 40 individuals.  The Rising needs your support.  To learn more, come to the Open House at The Rising Church (7500 W 57th Ave, Arvada) on Wed., Oct. 23, at 1pm OR at 6pm (about an hour).

The Mission Committee at Community of Grace is organizing a group of folks from our church to assist in this ministry. For more information, contact Tom Olschner at tomolschner@gmail.com.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR SENIORS IN NEED

Did you know that 50% of seniors living in nursing homes never receive a visitor? Thank you for your donations and to our Stockings Volunteers! The Christmas stockings will benefit local low-income & isolated seniors, adults living with disabilities adults, and the homeless. Our stocking goal is 2,800!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
+ Fri Dec 6 8:30am Stocking Sorting Day
+ Sat Dec 7 8am Stocking-Filling Day

Contact Information
Kathleen McCubbin (kathleenm@tpcarvada.org) 
Facebook – The (Senior) Stocking Project
Community of Grace / 7755 Vance Drive, Arvada / 303-422-3656

HANDBELLS & CHOIR 

Handbells meet on Mondays at 7pm, downstairs in the Handbell Room. Choir of Grace meets each Wednesday at 7pm in the Sanctuary. If you have questions, contact Dr. Paul Griggsby (music@cogarvada.org). Please join us!!