News for the Week of September 18, 2025
Farewell from Bishop Eaton
As you may know, the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, Elizabeth Eaton, ends her term at the end of this month. Her farewell address is in this month’s issue of Living Lutheran and is linked below. Bishop Eaton was the first woman elected to lead the ELCA, and as she closes this chapter in her ministry, her final thoughts are on the future of the ELCA. You can read her entire statement at the link.
We pray for Bishop Eaton and give thanks for her leadership. Bishop-elect, Yehiel Curry, will be installed in October.
Notes for the Week
Email Outage: our staff and ministry-leader email outage appears to be largely resolved. This was due to an error on Microsoft’s end, so while things look good on our end, we can’t be sure that this is the end of the troubles. Thanks for your patience while we get this all sorted out!
Kelly Marsh, Director of Communications, got married last 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.
This Week in Worship
See you in person or online! Click for the Livestream link.
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Click for the weekly bulletin.
Weekly Calendar Highlights
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8:30am | Workout Group
10:30 am | Office Staff Meeting
4 pm | Thirsty Third Thursday
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Pastor's Day Off
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9am | Worship
9:15 am | BLAST (Sunday School)
10:15 am | Children’s Christmas Musical Rehearsal
10:15 am | Fellowship Hour
10:30 am | Breakfast Club
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8:30 am | Workout Group
9:30 am | Worship Planning
6 pm | Bells of Hope Rehearsal
6:30 pm | Board of Trustees Meeting
9pm - Anchor & Bulletin Deadline to communications@lchope.org
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10:30am | Text Study
3 pm | Anchor House Board Meeting
6 pm | Boy Scouts Meeting
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11 am | St. Paul Bible Study
6:15 pm | Confirmation (Feed the Pastor)
7 pm | Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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8:30 am | Workout Group
9 am | BHF Building Team Meeting
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 is NEXT Weekend!
Check out the entertainment lineup and so much more!
Anchor House Donation Drive
Our Fall Donation drive for Anchor House has begun! Please shop from the list at the link below to meet the needs of our Anchor House neighbors. And thank you!
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 | Doug Scheiwe, Robert & Char Haugen, Terry Terrill, Jane Guberud, Pastor Ted Asta, Holly Pederson, Lew Moir, Nancy McNally, Ross Hesebeck
Friends of LCHope | Joe Terrill (nephew of Sue & Terry Terrill), Phillip Babcock (cousin of Vaneta Babcock), 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 14, 2025:
160 in person and 40 screens online
Giving Recorded for Sept 8-14, 2025:
$8,184.01 to the General Fund
$7,670.66 to Building Hope for the Future
Discipleship & Fellowship
Thirsty Third Thursday
September 18 at 4 pm
Kokopelli Beer Co
8931 N Harlan St,
Westminster, CO 80031
LCHope Book Club
October 21 at 1:30
Our book selection is:
James by Percival Everest
Paul’s Life & Words | Bible Study
Wednesdays at 11 am
Worship & the Arts
Bells of Hope
Rehearsals have started, and YOU are welcome to join us! Mondays at 6 pm
Join the Choir!
Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm 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
Oktoberfest is coming, and the committee has put together a FABULOUS lineup of bands and activities for the weekend. Mark your calendars. You don’t want to miss this!
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!