News for the Week of September 11, 2025
Prayer Gathering Sunday | Building Hope for the Future
The next Prayer Gathering for the Building Hope campaign is this Sunday, September 14th from 8:15-8:30 am, in the Chapel of the Crosses.
We hope you will join us for prayer and contemplative discernment.
Notes for the Week
Kelly Marsh, Director of Communications, is getting married this week! She will be out of office September 11-22. We wish her all the best as she and Jonah celebrate and step into a new phase of life together.
Angela Nickerson will be covering during Kelly’s absence and can be reached using this form.Pr. Scott+ will be out of the office from Wednesday, September 10-17. During this time, Pastor Randy Pabst will be on call for all pastoral care emergencies. He can be reached by phone at 303-460-9579 or by using the form here.
Connect with Pr. Randy
This Week in Worship
See you in person or online! Click for the Livestream link.
Want to sponsor the flowers for someone you love? Click here!
Click for the weekly bulletin.
Weekly Calendar Highlights
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8:30 am | Workout Group
6 pm | Ministry Council
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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Pastor's Day Off
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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8:15 am | Building Hope for the Future Prayer Meeting
9am | Worship
9:15 am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15am | Fellowship Hour
10:15 am | Children’s Christmas Musical Rehearsal
10:15 am | Fellowship Hour
10:30 am | Breakfast Club
10:30 am | Oktoberfest Meeting
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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8:30 am | Workout Group
6 pm | Bells of Hope Rehearsal
9pm - Anchor & Bulletin Deadline to communications@lchope.org
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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10:30am | Text Study
10:30 am | Women of Hope
1:30 pm | Women’s Book Club
6:00pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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11 am | St. Paul Bible Study
7 pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Pastor Scott out of office | Pastor Randy on call
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8:30am | Workout Group
10:30 am | Office Staff Meeting
4 pm | Thirsty Third Thursday
LCHope Calendar
Click the link to see all of the events on the LCHope Calendar.
A Note from Kelly
The deadline for submissions to the Announcements Page and Newsletter is now 9 pm on Monday Evening. Thanks for your support!
Kelly Marsh, Director of Communications
Broomfield Days | Walk with Us!
Come walk with us in the Broomfield Days Parade on Saturday September 20! Meet on Midway Blvd west of Spader, Parade Float #64. All ages welcome! If you have questions, contact Judy.
Oktoberfest Sponsors
There is still time to help underwrite Oktoberfest! Click below, and help make Oktoberfest 2025 the best ever!
Anchor House Donation Drive
Our Fall Donation drive for Anchor House has begun! There is a yellow container in the Narthex for donations. Please shop from the list at the link below to meet the needs of our Anchor House neighbors. And thank you!
Reaching Out September Update
Check out all of the giving and service opportunities planned for the fall.
Kids & Youth
BLAST is a Blast!
Sundays at 9:15 am
Calling all kids! Sunday School is a BLAST! Children in grades pre-k through 5th are invited to join us during worship to gather where they will learn a Bible story that follows the lectionary readings for the day. During BLAST, they will spend time with 2 adults learning the story, sharing and praying together.
Join us!
Rehearsals are on Sundays at 10:15 am after worship.
Breakfast Club | Youth Group
10:15 am | THIS Sunday!
The Youth Group is BACK! Come hang out with your friends — and make some new ones. Meet Thomas, too. Oh, and there will be snacks.
After worship on Sunday in the Annex. See you there!
In Our Prayers
From LCHope | Jane Guberud, Pastor Ted Asta, Holly Pederson, Lew Moir, Nancy McNally, Ross Hesebeck
Friends of LCHope | Francine Welker & family (friends of Christi Martin), Bob Granger (friend of Greg Lowe), Aaron Dees (son of Ken and Diane Dees)
Those Grieving | Robert & Char Haugen and family at the death of Janice Haugen
Those serving in the Armed Forces | Syan Kinder, Nathaniel Crask, Kevin Goettsche, Travis Marx, Andrew Adamson
Our Bishops | Synod Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, and Presiding Bishop-Elect Rev. Yehiel Curry.
Prayer Requests
To add a name to our prayer list, click the link below and fill out the form.
Please note, other than congregation members needing continuing prayers, names appear for two weeks unless notified. For information about any of our prayers, contact Marie Glover.
Gratitude & Generosity
Thank you LCHope for sharing and transforming faith, hopes, and lives through your generosity and presence at LCHope.
Worship on Sept 7, 2025:
174 in person and 23 screens online
Giving Recorded for Sept 1-7, 2025:
$17,149.36 to the General Fund
$2,830.00 to Building Hope for the Future
Discipleship & Fellowship
Women of Hope | Bible Study
September 16 at 10:30 am!
LCHope Book Club
September 16 at 1:30
Our book this month is Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
Paul’s Life & Words | Bible Study
September 17 at 11 am
Thirsty Third Thursday
September 18 at 4 pm
Kokopelli Beer Co
8931 N Harlan St,
Westminster, CO 80031
Worship & the Arts
Bells of Hope
Rehearsals have started, and YOU are welcome to join us! Mondays at 6 pm
Join the Choir!
If you've ever thought about joining the Chancel Choir but felt hesitant, now is the perfect time! Our Chancel Choir is looking for new members to share in the joy of music. We welcome all who sing, regardless of experience. This is a wonderful opportunity to build community and contribute to the Worship Service. Come to our first rehearsal on Wednesday, September 3rd from 7:00-9:00 in the Nave.
Polish Your Skills — and Learn Some New Ones
No experience required! Check out all of the details below!
Calling All Yarn Artists!
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters!
If you find yourself looking for a project: ReachingOut will be collecting donations of handmade and store-bought mittens, hats, and scarfs in December. Sizes: infant through adultWe have wool and patterns available if you need them. Your donations can be a mix and match of colors — a great way to use up your stash!
Donations go to A Precious Child.
This Week in Photos
What a great start to our season! Last week’s worship was inspirational — especially with the Blessing of the Backpacks! And BLAST is off to a great start, too. See you in worship!
Congregational Notes
Submissions: due no later than 9pm on Mondays to communications@lchope.org
IMPORTANT Calendar & Scheduling Note: Please schedule all meetings of ministry teams through the church office.
Take a Photo: As you hang out at LCHope and you see a 'something about hope' memory or moving moment, take a photo with your phone and send it to photos@lchope.org! Thank you!