January 2023 – In Other News

Worship Information

Sunday, 9:30 AM – INDOOR & 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 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 him between Sunday services. 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/Music 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!

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Save the Dates – January

Sunday, January 8th – Birthday Sunday! Join us after our 9:30am service for fellowship and cake as we celebrate the CtK January Birthdays! Cheers!

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates.

December 2022 – In Other News. . .

Worship Information

Sunday, 9:30 AM – INDOOR & 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 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 him between Sunday services. 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/Music Director if you would like to sing. Jared can be reached at 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org  – All are welcome!

The newly formed 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 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org  – All are welcome!

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Welcome Kristian!

CtK Welcomes our newest staff member, Kristian Sigloch. Kristian serves as our Tech. Specialist and we are so glad he’s here. Be sure to say hi and welcome him to CtK!

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Save the Dates – December

CtK’s Noisy Offering designee for the month of December: CEAC (Community Emergency Assistance Coalition)

Sunday, December 4th – Birthday Sunday! Join us after our 9:30am service for fellowship and cake as we celebrate the CtK November Birthdays! Cheers!

Saturday, December 24th – Christmas Eve Services at 5:00pm (In-Person and Livestream) / 7:00pm In-Person – Join us for our annual Christmas Eve Services!

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Thank you to everyone who helped the Altar Guild decorate the church for Advent! Many hands made light work and the Sanctuary is so beautiful! Yay CtK!!

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates.

November 2022 – In Other News. . .

Worship Information

Sunday, 9:30 AM – INDOOR & 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 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 him between Sunday services. 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/Music Director if you would like to sing. Jared can be reached at 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org  – All are welcome!

The newly formed 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 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org  – All are welcome!

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Continued Studies – The Deeply Formed Life

November 6th after worship – Join us for a Jin Shin Jyutsu session, led by Rhonda Muckerman. Be sure to check out the “Faith Formation” section of the newsletter for an in depth look at the seminar description. See you there!

Save the Dates – November

CtK’s Noisy Offering designee for the month of November: Housing Solutions for the Southwest

Sunday, November 6th – Birthday Sunday! Join us after our 9:30am service for fellowship and cake as we celebrate the CtK November Birthdays! Cheers!

Sunday, November 13th – Join us immediately after church for our Semi-Annual Meeting. We will discuss our previous meeting minutes, the budget, do some voting, and have a jolly-good time!

Sunday, November 13th – Join us for a potluck meal after the Semi-Annual Meeting

Saturday, November 19th – Join us for a Fall Hike and Fellowship. Contact the church office for more information.

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The Altar Guild and Piecemakers quilting group are pleased to present new paraments to the congregation beginning with the Tree of Life for the Days After Pentecost season.  The Tree of Life growing from the Father’s creating hands recalls the tree of life in the Garden of Eden, (Genesis 1:9).  It also recalls the tree made into a cross on which Jesus was crucified. By His death our sins are forgiven and we receive new life in Him.  The words,”Behold, come be made new” recall Revelations 21:5 where John writes of his vision of a new heaven and earth and God proclaims, “I am making all things new.”

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates.

Our Many Thanks to Pastor Karen & Diego for visiting in October!

October 2022 – In Other News. . .

Worship Information

Sunday, 9:30 AM – INDOOR & 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 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 him between Sunday services. Training will be provided for all volunteers. Thanks for your consideration.

* * * * *

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/Music Director if you would like to sing. Jared can be reached at 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org  – All are welcome!

The newly formed 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 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org  – All are welcome!

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CtK Book Review Group

October 2nd after worship

Join us as we delve into practices of Contemplative Rhythms.

Save the Dates – October

CtK’s Noisy Offering designee for the month of October: Bread for the World

Sunday, October 2nd – Birthday Sunday! Join us after our 9:30am service for fellowship and cake as we celebrate the CtK October Birthdays! Cheers!

Sunday, October 2nd – Celebrate with us as Ella Dillon is baptized here at CtK! Amen!

Thursday, October 6 @ 6:00pm – Join hosts Dan and Angelia Graves at their home for some fellowship and help fill the communion cup. Bring a box or two of pinot noir (brands Black Box, Bota, or Big Green Box) that will be used in the future for communion wine. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP at akgraves86@gmail.com or call 970-422-2170. Address: 13 Falcon Way

Sunday, October 9 – Gutemala Pot Luck

Saturday, October 15 – CtK Hiking & Fellowship Trip

Calling all hikers for a CTK Outdoors event – We will meet at church at 8:00am on Saturday October 15th. We will depart the church parking lot promptly at 8:15am. We will plan to hike at Junction Creek. Although for fall hikes we try and stay on heavily trafficked trails, please remember it is hunting season. Remember to wear the brightest colors you have. It is also recommended that any of our four legged friends joining us have on a brightly colored vest or shirt. Please reach out to Holly Landgren with any questions. 970-764-7014.

Saturday, October 15 – CtK Hiking & Fellowship Trip

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A Special Thank You Message

Fencing Project Work Day – they ROCK!

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  The Altar Guild and Piecemakers quilting group are pleased to present new paraments to the congregation beginning with the Tree of Life for the Days After Pentecost season.  The Tree of Life growing from the Father’s creating hands recalls the tree of life in the Garden of Eden, (Genesis 1:9).  It also recalls the tree made into a cross on which Jesus was crucified. By His death our sins are forgiven and we receive new life in Him.  The words,”Behold, come be made new” recall Revelations 21:5 where John writes of his vision of a new heaven and earth and God proclaims, “I am making all things new.”

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates.

September 2022 – In Other News. . .

Worship Information

Sunday, 9:30 AM – INDOOR & 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 Deacon Mandy.

News You Can Use

CtK’s Post-pandemic Opening

As CtK begins to open post-pandemic, 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 him between Sunday services. Training will be provided for all volunteers. Thanks for your consideration.

* * * * *

The Chancel Choir is once again filling the Sanctuary with their melodious voices.

We have also begun ringing the bells! Our new handbell ensemble will begin rehearsals and performing soon! Please contact Jared Wright, Choir/Music Director if you would like to sing. Jared can be reached at 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org  – All are welcome!

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CtK Book Review Group

Sept 18th after worship

Answering the question, “How do we move forward in a Deeply Formed Way?” 

Save the Dates – September

CtK’s Noisy Offering designee for the month

of September: Volunteers of America (VOA)

Sept. 4 – Birthday Sunday – We are reviving the tradition of celebrating everyone who has a birthday this month. Join us for cake and fellowship….and cake! Woohoo! Amen! 

Sept. 11 – Rally Day – After the 9:30am Worship Service 

Sept. 25 – Pastor Tim returns from his renewal leave. Please join us in the community hall for a special celebration!

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A Special Thank You Message

Deacon Mandy and all at Christ the King,

Sharing the Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County mission is one of most our treasured times, and we cannot possibly thank you enough for your warm welcome this past Sunday.  Looking out at the congregation was a clear reminder of the support provided by Christ the King for many years.  When asked if any in the room had volunteered the show of hands was heartwarming and humbling. We toss the word “grateful” about a lot, but this was a moment of pure gratitude for us.  The strength of Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County is the result of many hands, many hearts, and much love, and the faith family at the Christ the King is a shinning model.

Bless You All,

Curt Johnson, Faith Relations, Hammer Club, Board of Directors

Rachel Taylor-Saghie, Executive director

Opportunities to Volunteer in Your Community

Alternative Horizons (Email: alternativehorizons.org)

Alternative Horizons has a 24/7/365 hotline.  We staff the hotline with volunteers.  Right now our numbers are down and we are in need of volunteers.  It takes 15 or more volunteer to fully staff the hotline.  Was wondering if there might be a chance for AH to talk with church members about the volunteer position. A lot of time with direct contact people get what they need to know about the volunteering more so than on a flyer.  Or maybe you could get an announcement in the Newsletter.  Really anything would help.  If an individual would just like to come and do the training, that would be fine too.  They would just have to let me know that they want to come.  No commitment necessary.

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates.

August 2022 – In Other News. . .

Worship Information 

Sunday, 9:30 AM – INDOOR & LIVE STREAM 

We have updated our worship time! We hope you’ll join us in the CtK Sanctuary. 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 @ 5:30pm 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 Deacon Mandy. 

News You Can Use 

CtK’s Post-pandemic Opening 

As CtK begins to open post-pandemic, 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 him between Sunday services. Training will be provided for all volunteers. Thanks for your consideration. 

* * * * *

The Chancel Choir is once again filling the Sanctuary with their melodious voices. 

We have also begun ringing the bells! Our new handbell ensemble will begin rehearsals and performing soon! Please contact Jared Wright, Choir/Music Director if you would like to sing. Jared can be reached at 970-759-1834 or email chancelchoir@ctkdurango.org  – All are welcome! 

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CtK Summer Book Study

Join us for our summer book study! Pick up your books June 5^th or 12^th – Reading begins the week of June 13^th! Discussion sessions are every Sunday following the 9:30am service, (Approximately 10:30am), in the Community Hall. 

Save the Dates – August 

CtK’s Noisy Offering designee for the month

of August: Habitat for Humanity 

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Opportunities to Volunteer in Your Community 

Alternative Horizons (Email: alternativehorizons.org) 

Alternative Horizons has a 24/7/365 hotline.  We staff the hotline with volunteers.  Right now our numbers are down and we are in need of volunteers.  It takes 15 or more volunteer to fully staff the hotline.  Was wondering if there might be a chance for AH to talk with church members about the volunteer position. A lot of time with direct contact people get what they need to know about the volunteering more so than on a flyer.  Or maybe you could get an announcement in the Newsletter.  Really anything would help.  If an individual would just like to come and do the training, that would be fine too.  They would just have to let me know that they want to come.  No commitment necessary. 

For all events and activities, please check the CtK website for the most current updates.

Blessed with rain, CtKers enjoyed food and fellowship under the shelter of Chris Park pavilion on Sunday, June 26th. Thanks everyone for a fun camp out!