Parkview

Wednesday Morning Maintenance Crew The Maintenance Crew is a group of men who meet every Wednesday morning to care for Parkview's building and grounds. They paint, fix-up, invent, adjust, build, tear down, mow, fertilize, plant, trim, shovel, change light bulbs&ldots;you name it&ldots;they've probably done it! No reservations or appointments needed - just show up around 8:00 a.m.

Landscaping Anyone??? Parkview has been blessed with some very dedicated individuals who, over the course of three summers, have cared for the flowerbeds on the west side of the church and in the east courtyard. The beauty they have facilitated has enabled us to have outdoor memorial services, weddings, and receptions. More volunteers are needed.

Worship Set-up A new ministry has formed within the Worship and Prayer Core Ministry Team. This ministry is responsible for worship set-up. Those on the team decorate our worship space, but they also ensure that the candle holders are clean, the communion table cloths pressed, and the banners attended to. Some people have referred to these folks as Parkview's "church mice."

ASL Classes American Sign Language Have you noticed how traditional worship has been enhanced? Thanks to Carrie Lucas and others, the service is now signed using American Sign Language. Carrie has been a blessing, but others are needed to assist in the worship experience for the deaf and hearing impaired. Carrie will be teaching American Sign Language on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Get Your CREATIVE JUICES Flowing - A Creative Writing Group If you have always wanted to write, you are experiencing writer's block or you would just like to commune with other creative people, there's a place for YOU at Parkview! There will be guided writing exercises led by various individuals, open discussions, refreshments, fun and lots of creativity in a friendly, non-threatening environment. Classes meet the first and third Saturdays of the month at 10:00 a.m.

Book Club A long-time Parkview tradition, the Book Club meets at 10:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Book titles are selected by group members, and the book is read prior to the monthly discussion. Members rotate as hosts in their homes. Watch for dates, book titles, and hosts in the monthly Thrust & Parry newsletter, in the Sunday bulletins, and on the "THIS WEEK" information page linked to the church homepage.

Men's Breakfast - at a decent hour - Group is a fellowship group of men who meet the second & fourth Thursdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. at Sam's No. 3, 2580 S Havana in Aurora. Members are determined to solve the problems of the world, and need as much input as possible! The group is open to everyone!

Movie Group Do you enjoy screening movies in the theater and discussing what you have just seen? Do you enjoy trying different restaurants? Parkview's Movie Group satisfies all of those desires by selecting movies each month at different theaters and nearby restaurants. Occasionally a movie is rented, and someone hosts a potluck in their home. Movie Group meets on the 4th Saturday afternoon. E-mails are sent to participants the week of the movie.

Dinners For Six This fellowship group enjoys smaller, more intimate gatherings. The host is responsible for setting the date, providing the main course, and for making the plans for the evening. Hosts and dinner guests rotate each month. By the end of the season, you have shared an evening with several different members and friends of Parkview and experienced some wonderful cuisine. Groups meet once a month October - April.

Women Alive A monthly fellowship group for women only! Each person is invited to bring a salad to share during an evening of conversation, jokes, laughter, (and who knows what else !!!) except that no Parkview business is allowed. Women Alive meets at rotating homes the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The hostess is announced in Sunday bulletins or can be found on the "THIS WEEK" link from the Parkview homepage.

Men's Breakfast Group On the first Friday of each month, several men gather at 7:00 a.m. (yes, that early!) for breakfast and discussion of topics such as current events, sports, politics, and sometimes religion. Feel free to drop in anytime at Sam's No. 3 at 2580 S Havana, Aurora.

Potluck Groups Parkview has its roots in potluck fellowship groups. Many of our charter members who were members of Park Hill Congregational Church in Denver, but lived in Aurora, shared potluck meals. Potluck groups were important in the fellowship life at Park Hill, and Parkview has continued that tradition for 48 years. Two potluck groups continue to meet on a monthly basis in various homes. Hosts provide the main dish, and others bring complementary side dishes. All members and friends of Parkview are welcome!

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Song-CAMP - Children's After School Mentoring Project Song-CAMP began as an after-school music songwriting project, focused on elementary school-aged children in the local neighborhood. It will continue through May, but has expanded to provide the same opportunity for Parkview kids , their relatives, and their friends. The overall purpose of the project is to enhance children's education and self-esteem through music and the arts, and more specifically through song writing. The kids are taught to be creators of their own songs and to become recording artists, assisted by directors Walt Lofstrom and Mary Morrissey and several volunteers. Song-CAMP for Parkview kids will be held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Supper will be available anytime after 6:00 p.m. for participants and their families. "Living the Questions" will be offered at 7:00 p.m. for adults.

The Silent Word is a ministry utilizing the art of Mime in worship through skits, story lines, and scripture. It amuses, entertains, teaches, and touches. The traditional white face, still life & movement, silence, and focus help communicate the desired message. Those interested in Mime ministry will meet in the winter months under the direction of Mary Morrissey.