General

Oct
3
2011

Forgetting Whose We Are

PROPER 22A – Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 – 2 October 2011 – A sermon given by The Rev. Peter A. Munson for St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Boulder, Colorado Forgetting Whose We Are INTRODUCTION – My “new” car I bought a “new” car this past week. It’s my mid-life crisis [...]

Jun
29
2011

What we are looking for in others

Meditation for 29 June 2011 From The Rev. Peter A. Munson Luke 23:1-12 Then the assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. 2They began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a [...]

Apr
25
2011

From Tomb Time to Out of the Tomb

EASTER VIGIL – Genesis 1:1-2:2; Exodus 14:10-15:1; Ezekiel 36:24-28; Romans 6:3-11; Psalm 114; Matthew 28:1-10 – A sermon given by The Rev. Peter A. Munson for St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Boulder, Colorado From Tomb Time to Out of the Tomb INTRODUCTION – Tomb Time Where did Jesus’ body need to go after he was crucified? [...]

Dec
2
2010

Christmas Eve and Day Services at St. Ambrose

Christmas Eve Services for 2010 are as follows: Christmas Eve – 5:00pm with seasonal music beginning 20 minutes prior 9:00pm with seasonal music beginning 20 minutes prior Christmas Day – December 25 at 10:00am Sunday, December 26 – One single service at 9:30am

Dec
2
2010

A New Year’s Day Blessing

Fr. Peter Munson will be available in the Sanctuary on New Year’s Day from 3:00—6:00pm for you or your family to receive a blessing for the new year. Please sign up for a 10-minute time slot on the clipboard in the Narthex.

Dec
2
2010

Rector’s Welcome Luncheon

The Clergy and community of Saint Ambrose cordially invite you to attend Rector’s Welcome Luncheon Sunday, January 16, 2011 12:00noon Friendship Hall at St. Ambrose Please join us and learn more about our congregation to decide if you would like to formally be welcomed as a member of St. Ambrose. RSVP through the Church office [...]

Dec
2
2010

“Gifts for Life” catalogs are available

Gifts for Life Catalogues Are Here! Episcopal Relief and Development’s program Gifts for Life is a unique way to honor friends and family at holiday and other special occasions throughout the year. These gifts help families and entire communities survive and thrive. Gifts of animals provide needed food, and often excess production can be sold [...]

Dec
2
2010

Brown Bag Bible Study – Thursdays @ 12:15pm

Brown Bag Bible Study will begin Thursday, December 2nd at 12:15pm in the Library at St. Ambrose….Bring your lunch and join us! What book of the Bible gives you conflict in the early Church, “God’s foolishness”, the pros and cons of being married vs. single, spiritual gifts, deep thinking on the resurrection of the dead, [...]

Dec
2
2010

Creator Mundi Sale – December 12th

Don’t miss the Creator Mundi sale to benefit the mission trip to the Dominican Republic! Stop by the sale table Sunday morning, December 12th to purchase beautiful artwork and handcrafted items by artists from around the world. The sale will be held before and after both services!

Dec
2
2010

Christmas Caroling and Potluck Soup Supper

Christmas Caroling Saturday, December 18 5:00pm—Eucharist Followed by caroling in the church neighborhood …and a potluck soup supper in the hall Sign up in the Narthex!

Dec
2
2010

Centering Prayer Workshop with Fr. Terry Ryan

11th Step Centering Prayer Workshop for men and women in 12-step programs with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP Saturday, January 8, 2011 9:00am to 12:30pm at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church – Sanctuary $10 donation is suggested. For more information, or to reserve a seat, contact Pat Fanning at 303-530-1315 or by email to pat.fanning@yahoo.com

Dec
2
2010

Centering Prayer with Fr. Terry Ryan offered January 8

Join Fr. Terry Ryan on Saturday, January 8, 2011 9:00am – 12:30pm at St. Ambrose Registration begins at 9:00am with coffee a $10 donation is suggested for more information or to reserve a seat, contact Pat Fanning at 303-530-1315 or pat.fanning@yahoo.com by January 6th Fr. Terry Ryan, C.S.P., is a Paulist priest who travels throughout [...]

Sep
8
2010

Vestry Update

Randy Hickernell St. Ambrose Junior Warden randy.hickernell@hbgusa.com ph:303-666-6575 fax: 303-558-4199 cell: 720-635-7077 September is a transitional month. For many of us it is the start of school and the end of summer vacation. Soon lawn mowing will end, watering will cease, and gardens will be harvested and prepared for winter. The air conditioning season will [...]

Sep
8
2010

St. Ambrose helps build Habitat House

Sep
8
2010

From the Rector: October is Appreciation Month at St. Ambrose

It’s September, the Rockies are making another come-from-behind push for the playoffs, teachers, students, and staff members are back at school or university, many of us are back from summertime travels, and I notice that my fall calendar is filling up very quickly. But there is always time to appreciate someone, right? I am designating [...]

May
16
2010

Altar Guild Notice: Donate Fresh Flowers

Donating Fresh Flowers for the Altar If you would like to purchase two vases of fresh flowers for the altar in memory of a loved one(s) or in celebration of an event (birthday, anniversary, spouse, parents, children, friends, etc.) for a specific Sunday, you may email the church at stambrose@qwestoffice.net, call the church at 303-499-3041 or [...]

May
3
2010

Vacation Bible School – summer 2010

Vacation Bible School is coming up. Get details on this downloadable flyer.vbs flyer2010

Apr
8
2010

Parish Retreat March 2010

Apr
8
2010

Transformational Learning Community – 1st meeting – Saturday, April 10th 9:30am – 12:30pm

As a follow-up to our March parish retreat, we are offering an opportunity for people to become a part of a group in which they can practice the principles of appreciation, responsibility, and transparency. In addition, there will be some other materials introduced each month throughout the year – such as commitment, giving and receiving [...]

Apr
8
2010

Buy grocery cards to benefit Habitat for Humanity

We can fund 1/6 of a local Habitat house in just three years time, simply by buying groceries! We’ve become a partner with Flatirons Habitat for Humanity in their Apostles Build Program. Your purchase of Safeway or King Soopers gift cards after either service makes a huge difference. Bring your check book and see either [...]

Apr
8
2010

Lenten “Walk to Jerusalem” a success!

We made it to Jerusalem!!! The St. Ambrose community was a busy place this lent! Many parishioners tracked their mileage each week and we “walked to Jerusalem”, a total of approximately 6892 miles!!! Thanks everyone for walking/biking/swimming/skiing/running, etc during Lent . . . we made it to Jerusalem with 45.7 miles to spare!! Way to [...]

Apr
8
2010

Women’s book group April and May meetings

All women 21+ are invited to join the book group. We select a new book each month and meet the 3rd Sunday of the month. We meet at 4:30pm at Brasserie Ten Ten on Walnut Street, across from the St. Julian in Boulder. Upcoming books and dates: April 18:  Children of the Water by Carleen [...]

Apr
8
2010

Grocery Cards to benefit Habitat for Humanity

We can fund 1/6 of a local Habitat house in just three years time, simply by buying groceries! We’ve become a partner with Flatirons Habitat for Humanity in their Apostles Build Program. Your purchase of Safeway or King Soopers gift cards after either service makes a huge difference. Bring your check book and see either [...]

Apr
8
2010

Parish forum – Sunday, April 25th 9:30a

Join us in Friendship Hall on Sunday, April 25th between services as we discuss what it means to be a member of St. Ambrose. Everyone is invited to attend and join in this meaningful discussion. Whether you are a new member, a “well-seasoned” member or someone considering joining our parish, you are invited to attend [...]