September 2023 – Fellowship Group News
CtK Piecemaker Quilters
The CtK Piecemakers group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:00am in the Community Hall. We make baptism and prayer quilts for members of our congregation as they are needed. We also make quilts for our local nursing homes and the Navajo Nation through NELM. We are currently making items for our sale in October. The money that we make from the sale is used to buy batting and fabric for next year’s quilts.
If you would like to quilt, but don’t know how, join us and we will teach you. For other questions, you can contact Judy Olson at (651)303-8450 or judy_olson@yahoo.com.
CtK Book Club
Our book club is currently meeting via Zoom on the second Thursday of the month at 3:00 P.M. This month we are reading “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. It is the story of a female chemist who can’t find a job in a man’s world in the 1950’s.
In the following months, we will be reading:
October Lightening Strike by Kent Krueger
November Horse by Geraldine Brooks
December *Christmas Lunch*
2024
January Hello Beautiful by Ann Napilatano
February Mad Honey by Jodi Piccoult
If you have any questions, contact Judy Olson at (651-303-8450) or judy_olson@yahoo.com.
September 2023 – Bible Studies
Circle of Contemplative Prayer
The Circle of Contemplative Prayer meets the 1st, 3rd, and (if applicable) 5th Monday at 5:30pm. Silent meditation and prayer sessions are followed by a book discussion. Currently, the discussion topics delve into the ways the contemplative path calls us to connect our inner search for transformational growth with the external realities of how we live and act, what we eat and wear, etc.
NOTE: Meetings are currently being held via Zoom. For the Zoom link and other pertinent information, please text Sharyn Butler at 970-759-6355. Thank you.
Great Ol’ Broads of God (GoBoGs)
GoBoGs invites you to join them in study and fellowship each Monday from 4:00-5:30 pm. We are currently reading & discussing “The Book of Hope” by Jane Goodall. Share the Care, GoBoGs’ outreach mission, is addressed upon requests. For more information contact: Sharyn Butler csharynb@yahoo.com and/or Dian Jenkins jenkdian@gmail.com
*NOTE: We are currently conferencing via Zoom at 592-847-8387; the password for this meeting is Testify. The Zoom meeting ID is 966-5642-4190. Please join them for study sessions that are deeply rewarding. For more information, contact Kayla Hefner at 970-759-1636.
Midweek (Thursday) Bible Study led by Pastor Tim & Deacon Mandy
Bible Study class meets on Thursdays from 12:00-1:15 PM. Attendees can choose to meet for class in-person OR via Zoom. The link to access these meetings via Zoom is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83113251991
If you ever misplace this link, you can also find it on our website at:
https://www.ctkdurango.org/worship
The “regular password” is needed to access the meeting via Zoom. If you need the password, contact the church office at 970-247-5310. We gladly invite and welcome all to join the class. I look forward to seeing each of you!!!
Khuvara (“Circle of Friends”)
We are a group of ladies that meet every Thursday at 1:15. We are currently meeting on Zoom but hope to meet in person soon. We begin by going around and sharing anything that is concerning us about ourselves, our family or friends, etc. We then have a prayer for people in need in our families, our congregation and friends. We always have a book that we are discussing. Right now we are discussing Finding God In Unexpected Places by Phillip Yancy. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please contact me at 651-303-8450 or Judy_olson@yahoo.com.
Spiritual Study Group (SSG)
Our group meets on Thursdays at 3:00pm in the Chapel. For more information, or the Zoom link, contact Aurora Rose. (970-382-1848)
September 2023 — Social Ministry News
Greetings and prayers from the Social Ministry Committee,
As we mentioned in this space last month, we have been doing the Noisy Offering for the same group of charities over and over for several years. While we do think that those are groups that deserve our support, it was pointed out there are many other groups out there that are equally deserving. So, through September, we will have a suggestion box available for members of the congregation to suggest potential new recipients for occasional Noisy Offering proceeds. Please include your name, in case we have any questions. We will be repeating this information during services during the month, even though we know everyone reads the newsletter.
Also, be sure to check out our table on Rally Day, Sunday, September 10. Consider volunteering for one of our community projects.
The Social Ministry Committee
September 2023 – In Other News
Worship Information
Sunday, 9:30 AM – IN PERSON & LIVE STREAM
We hope you’ll join us in the CtK Sanctuary and online. All are welcome!
Wednesday “Behold!” 6:00PM – IN PERSON – CtK Community Hall
We are having dinner before Behold! Come and join us for food and fellowship @ 5:26pm prior to the Wednesday evening service.
Thank you for your help in making in-person worship a safe experience for all. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tim or Deacon Mandy.
News You Can Use
We are calling on everyone to prayerfully consider how you might use your time and talents to help propel CtK forward in this new hybrid in-person/techno-based way of doing church. We have the technology. Now, we need YOU! Currently, we are seeking to fill ALL categories of worship volunteers:
- Altar Guild Assistants
- Worship Assistants
- Ushers
- Readers
- Communion assistants
- Soundboard/camera operators
- Presentation computer operators
- Online church host. This person would be basically acting as a “virtual greeter/online chat person” for worship services.
If you feel you might be interested in any of these volunteer positions and/or if you have any questions, please give Deacon Mandy a call (970-247-5310) or touch base with her during the week. Training will be provided for all volunteers. Thanks for your consideration.
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The Chancel Choir is filling the Sanctuary with their melodious voices. The choir meets for rehearsals on Monday evenings from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Please contact Jared Wright, Choir Director if you would like to sing. Jared can be reached at 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org – All are welcome!
The CtK Handbell Ensemble is ringing out the good news and praises!
This group practices on Sunday mornings @ 8:30am. Please contact Jared Wright, Choir/Music Director or Anita Ashby if you would like to ring. Jared can be reached at the church office or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org – All are welcome!
The noisy offering partner for August is: Volunteers of America (VOA)
Save the Dates – September
Sunday, September 3 – Birthday Sunday! Be sure to join us as we celebrate our CtK members who have birthdays in September! Join us for fellowship and cake! Amen!
Sunday, September 10 – Rally Day! You don’t want to miss on this golden opportunity to join one of our wonderful M-Teams! Join us after our worship service and check out all of the awesome ways you can be part of the life of CtK!
Saturday, September 16 – Fellowship Trip: Hiking. Be sure to keep any eye on your emails for more information coming soon!
For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates.