Men
There are currently no groups exclusively for men in the congregation, but we encourage anyone interested in starting one to see Pastor Mark.
Men�s Retreat The Central Rocky Mountain Region of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) organizes a weekend retreat yearly that is well attended by the men of our congregation. We�d love to have you join us.
Women
Christian Women�s Fellowship (CWF)
There are two women�s fellowship groups at South Broadway. They offer opportunities for women to gather together for service, fellowship and support.
One meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the church at 11:30. Bring a sack lunch.
Circle of Friends is the name of the group that meets on the second Saturday of each month at 8:30. They meet in members homes and take turns providing breakfast.
Both groups have a devotion/lesson and prayer time.
Service projects include:
Canned food drive,
Dress a child at Colorado Christian Home (Tennyson Center),
Donations to Church World Service for blankets
Scholarships to help send church children to summer camp
Host church family baby and wedding showers
Host funeral receptions
Host the church family Thanksgiving Dinner
Donate to the Fall Festival
All ladies are welcome at either group
Women�s Retreat The Central Rocky Mountain Region of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) organizes a weekend retreat yearly that is well attended by the women of our congregation. We�d love to have you join us.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Group
Several individuals have started a prayer shawl group. The group meets once a month to work on either a knitted or crocheted prayer shawl. Ability to knit or crochet is not a requirement, lessons and patterns are provided. We buy our own materials (yarn, hooks, needles). This a great way to get to know other church members in a small gathering while doing something of service. We work on our own during the month as well to create prayer shawls that are given to members of the congregation who are ill or grieving or in some way dealing with situations where the comfort of a prayer shawl would be helpful.
MEN AND WOMEN
Spirit Players
We welcome anyone who likes to perform to come to tryouts for our annual talent show. We�ll have several rehearsals and perform after church one Sunday. Under the talented direction of Maggie and Steve Baumer, singing, dancing, comedy, drama, juggling, we encourage young and old to show us what you�ve got. It�s a lot of fun!
Community Focus
This group organizes the Arts on South Broadway and the Underground Music Festival and the Christmas Open House.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Sunday School Age 4 � 3rd grade. Worship and Wonder�a program that stresses that children use their imagination to interact with props to discover for themselves the traditional Bible Story teachings.
Grades 4 � 6.
Grades 7-8.
High School
Ages 4 -7 are encouraged to leave the worship service after the children�s moment and before the pastor�s sermon for a time of games and crafts. They rejoin their parents in the Great Hall after the service.
Summer Camp is sponsored by the Region. Dates are June through early July. We send both children (50% of cost paid by church) and adult sponsors (completely paid by the church). Scholarships are available in hardship cases. We try to send at least as many adult sponsors as children. You do not have to be a parent to be a sponsor.
Grades 1 � 3 Discovery Camp weekend only
Grades 3 � 5 Junior Camp Sunday through Saturday
Grades 6 � 8 Chi Rho Camp Sunday through Saturday
Grades 9 � 12 CYF Conference Sunday through Saturday
2012 dates are found at the bottom of this page
4th Friday Night Every 4th Friday Night of the month 6 � 9 pm, we invite parents to sign up and bring their children by the church for a few hours of free babysitting by other church members. We try to have a one to one ratio of children to adults. We serve them dinner, have craft projects, videos, and, of course, play time with the other children.
NURSERY
A certified nursery attendant is provided in the nursery for ages 0-3 Sunday mornings and during some special events as announced. All adults interacting with our children are required to undergo a background check.
ADULT EDUCATION
Sunday School Meets 9 � 10 am Sundays. Several different groups meet. Choose one that appeals to you or try a different one each week. Currently, one led by Pastor Mark is reading and discussing the book The Future of Faith by Harvey Cox. Another, led by Ed Hawkins, is discussing how to incorporate faith sharing into our lives and our church.
Bible Study meets Thursday nights 7 � 8:30 in the Chapel with Pastor Mark. Check with the office before attending as some nights are skipped for special circumstances. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary. All are welcome for an in depth look at a bible passage followed by lively discussion led by Pastor Mark.
Book Group Come join us for laid-back conversation about various books on faith, personal growth and what it means to seek God in our lives. We will meet once a month on the first Tuesday at 7 pm in the Chapel. We have chosen the first few books, but other book selections will be decided by the interests of the group. Please come to the meeting having read the book and be prepared to share your thoughts and reactions.
HOSPITAL VISITATION
Although Pastor Mark personally tries to visit all church members at least once during their stay in the hospital as well as during long home illnesses, Peg Hawkins, Minister for Pastoral Care, is also available to spend time with ill and grieving individuals. You can call her directly or make contact through the church office.
WEDDINGS/FUNERALS
Weddings and funeral services are performed at the church subject to availability of the pastor and the Sanctuary. Contact the office for more information.
