First Lutheran Church is providing a ten-person team to work with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, August 28. The volunteer shift is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch provided from 12:00-12:45 p.m. There
are three core goals on the job site.
1 – Safety
2 –FUN! We are here to work hard and have a goodtime
3 – Teaching: PPHFH is a teaching organization, and our qualified staff are more than willing to help!

There are only 10 available slots,so please sign up before they are gone! https://bit.ly/3y6GxTh.

Please let Cheryl Mahon know if you are willing to provide lunch for our volunteers! cheryl@flccs.net or 719.447.6064.

We have reached the end of our Lenten Journey through Artistic Spiritual Practices: Created and Creating! In this very last week, we are putting together a Lutheran Lenten rosary. Kits are available at the round desk at First Lutheran this week. The kits come with a diagram for making the rosary as well as prayers to do with each bead. However, if you want more information or want help with creating the rosary, join us on zoom at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, March 28.

Zoom ID: 843 6443 9242
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84364439242

You are created in the image of a creator! That means that you have the innate gift to create. Whether you know these talents already or you are just an admirer of other’s beautiful creations, I encourage you to join us this Lenten period to try out some creative spiritual practices. 

Lead by Michaela Eskew
Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom, now through March 28
Zoom ID: 843 6443 9242
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84364439242

You are created in the image of a creator! That means that you have the innate gift to create. Whether you know these talents already or you are just an admirer of other’s beautiful creations, I encourage you to join us this Lenten period to try out some creative spiritual practices.

This week we are doing some creative writing! I will do a recorded introduction of spiritual autobiography, then I will offer you some prompts to fill the rest of our 30 minutes together. Just hop on zoom at this link (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84364439242) at 10:30 a.m. MST and hopefully get those divine creative juices flowing!

Coming up in the following weeks:
March 21^st – Clay modeling with Jazz accompaniment
March 28^th – Lutheran Rosary

Materials will be made available for pick-up for clay modeling and the Lutheran rosary, if you don’t have your own at home. Please email Michaela Eskew at michaela@flccs.net for details.

We have been having such a great time working with our hands in our creative Lenten Series: Created and Creating! This week we are doing paper cut-outs, like the famed artist Henri Matisse. It doesn’t require any artistic talent, just some paper (colored is better, but white still works!) and scissors. So when you join us on zoom, bring paper and scissors. Introduction to the art practice will be recorded and placed on the website for those who miss the event.

Blessings,
Michaela

Created and Creating: A Lenten Journey through Artistic Spiritual Practices

You are created in the image of a creator! That means that you have the innate gift to create. Whether you know these talents already or you are just an admirer of other’s beautiful creations, I encourage you to join us this Lenten period to try out some creative spiritual practices. In our very first session, February 21^st at 10:30am MST, we will be using this sand mandala kit. You can find us on the following zoom ID: 843 6443 9242.

Whether you feel comfortable to join us via zoom or not, I encourage you to explore the following spiritual practices this Lenten season.

March 7^th – Paper Cut-Outs

March 14^th – Creative Writing

March 21^st – Clay modeling with Jazz accompaniment

March 28^th – Lutheran Rosary

Although most of these classes use materials that you will have in your home, the final two classes do require extra materials (clay, beads, string). If you would like to be provided with these materials before the zoom classes on March 21^st and 28^th please email Michaela Eskew at michaela@flccs.net.

If you are 65+ and have not been able to make an appointment to receive your Covid vaccine, we would like to try to assist you. While there are many different ways to schedule an appointment, it isn’t always easy. If you are still waiting and would like us to work with you to obtain an appointment, please call the church office and leave your name and number and we will give you a call back to walk through the process. You can also email Pastor Carrie at carrie@flccs.net.

Making an appointment to receive a Covid vaccine can be frustrating for many. If you have successfully made appointments for yourself and feel that you would be able to assist someone else who is 65+ in making an appointment, please contact Pastor Carrie via email at carrie@flccs.net.

We need your help this Sunday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m. to make a rope labyrinth on the First Lutheran Lawn. I need helpers to spray paint the design on the lawn, then people to trace that design with rope and secure with pegs. Then once it is created, we can all walk through it and experience the loveliness of this simple, yet meditative prayer practice!

All supplies for this project will be provided. Just bring yourself and be willing to put your hands and feet to work!

Created and Creating: A Lenten Journey through Artistic Spiritual Practices
Lead by Michaela Eskew
February 21 – March 28 2021

You are created in the image of a creator! That means that you have the innate gift to create. Whether you know these talents already or you are just an admirer of other’s beautiful creations, I encourage you to join us this Lenten period to try out some creative spiritual practices. In our very first session, February 21st at 10:30am MST, we will be doing sand mandalas!!

For those of you at First Lutheran, you received these in your Lenten Bags. If you are a visitor and want to join us you will need some sand and paper, that’s it! If you don’t have sand you can use colored pencils, but they will need to be able to be erased. We are seeking impermanence with our art this week.

You can find us on the following zoom ID: 843 6443 9242.
Whether you feel comfortable to join us via zoom or not, I encourage you to explore the following spiritual practices this Lenten season.

February 21st – Sand Mandalas
February 28th – Creating a Labyrinth on the First Lutheran Lawn (no zoom)
March 7th – Paper Cut-Outs
March 14th – Creative Writing
March 21st – Clay modeling with Jazz accompaniment
March 28th – Lutheran Rosary

The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World’s Largest Religion Is Seeking A Better Way to Be Christian
Led by Pastor Ralph Anderson
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
January 24 – February 14, 2021

During the next four weeks we will be exploring the ideas of provocative contemporary theologian, Brian McLaren, who invites us to reflect on our current belief systems in our search for religious meaning. “We’re a people on the move,” McLaren says. “We’re seeking a better way to be Christian.” So, join me in trying to figure out what in the world he means! It will be a fascinating journey!

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84364439242 Meeting ID: 843 6443 9242