Pentecost Sunday
Join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, at 5pm as we celebrate God's gift of the Holy Spirit which draws us together as a community, helps us to understand what God is doing in the world, and empowers us to proclaim, in word and in deed, God's plan of reconciling all people in the name of Christ. Immediately following our worship gathering, we will be sharing a meal as a community (a salad bar). All are invited and welcome to join.
Community Dinner
Join us on Sunday, May 19 following our worship gathering for a community dinner as we celebrate the goodness of God together. The dinner menu will include an all-out salad bar. Please note, the nursery will not be open during the community dinner. Feel free to bring your children to enjoy dinner.
Book Club
Our next Book Club will be on May 22nd at 7PM at Lowry Beer Garden! Check out the menu for more info about available food and drinks (NA options are available). We'll eat and drink while we discuss our next book - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson! Feel free to invite friends to join us!
If you want to check out a content warning about the book, you can check here or here.
Happy reading!
Night of Prayer & Worship
Please join us on Sunday, May 26 from 5-6pm for a Night of Prayer and Worship. We will be meeting in the Nova gathering space (1205 E. 8th Ave). Let's come together to focus our attention on God as we start new rhythms for the summer season. Space to slow down and connect with God and with each other. Feel free to invite friends. Can’t wait to see you there!
Post-Church Kickball
Join us on Sunday, May 26 for Post-Church Kickball. Immediately following our worship gathering, we will head to Cheeseman Park for a community dinner (sandwiches) and a fun game of kickball. Please note, the nursery will not be open during the community dinner and game. Feel free to bring your children to enjoy the park.
Ice Cream Social
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Join us on Wednesday, May 29 from 6-8 PM for a Nova Ice Cream Social on the Fowler rooftop. Feel free to BYOD (bring your own dinner) and also enjoy some free ice cream. Did we mention there would be some epic sunset views? Be there or be square.
Community Hike
Join us on our next community hike, Friday, June 7 from 4:30-9PM. We will meet at the Mount Falcon West Trailhead. It is an easy hike with views of Denver and 100-yr old ruins of a burned down mansion (Castle). Hike should take approximately 2 hours. Following the hike, will we head to The Hungry Goat for some grub. Good views. Good food. Good company. See you there.
Pickleball Meet-Up
Mark your calendars for our next meet up- Friday, June 7 at 6PM.
Location: Lakewood Courts
Please join Nova’s Pickleball Group below to receive updates and future meet-up details.
Day With God
Do you desire space to slow down, catch your breath, and connect with God? Join us for a mini-retreat on Saturday, June 8 from 10AM- 3PM. First, we will meet and gather in the Nova space. Katie Fowler will lead us in our time, guiding us in spiritual practices that help us encounter the renewing presence of Christ. We will break for lunch and then have individual time with God at the Botanic Gardens. Free admission to the Botanic Gardens. Bring your own lunch or purchase in the gardens. Limited spots are available. Please register below.
Welcoming the Foreigner
Join us on Thursday, May 16 from 7-9PM for a listening and learning event on how Scripture informs our posture and response to real life events and people around us. Speaker, Michelle Warren, will be leading us in a conversation on the biblical perspective of immigration. Michelle has committed her life to serving her community, working to bridge divides and strengthening collective public engagement for a more just world. She is a nationally recognized faith leader, advocate, author & speaker. This is a free event hosted by Nova. All are welcome to join.
Nova Community Meeting and Dinner
Stick around after our worship gathering on April 28 as we discuss the results of the community survey, talk about next steps for us as a church, and dream about what it means to practice resurrection together! Dinner will be provided (Jimmy Johns).
Book Club
The next meeting for Nova’s Book Club will be on Wednesday, April 24 at 7PM. We will have dessert and discuss our next book - The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré. Feel free to invite friends to join us!
If you want to check out a content warning about the book, you can look here.
Happy reading!
Kickball Game
Following our worship gathering on April 14, join us for a sandwich bar and kickball game. All are welcome to join. Please invite your friends.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Join us for a one-day training on Saturday, April 13 to be better aware, informed, and equipped to respond to the mental health needs of neighbors, friends, and family members. This is a practical way to care for those around us and strengthen connections in our community. Mental Health First Aid Training is a skills-based course led by Stace Renouf that teaches participants about mental health and substance use issues. Cost is $10. If you would like to attend and need financial assistance, please email Katie at katie@novadenver.org. Space is limited.
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Saturday, April 13th from 8:30AM-5:00PM
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Nova Church, located at 1205 E 8th Ave., on the corner of 8th and Downing. There is a parking lot located directly north of the church building. Additional parking is available along 8th street and Downing street.
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Stace Renouf will be leading our training. She is a certified mental health first aid instructor.
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Cost is $10. If you would like to attend and need financial assistance, please email Katie at katie@novadenver.org. We would love to have you there!
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Yes! Snacks, drinks, and lunch will be provided.
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This event is co-sponsered by St. Patrick’s Presbyterian, Coram Deo, New Denver Church, Corona Church, and Nova Church. We are communities of faith that believe that God cares about the flourishing of people.
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Unfortunately, we are not able to provide childcare.
Pickleball Meet-Up
Join in on Nova’s next Pickleball Meet-Up. This Friday, April 12 from 6-8PM at Carmody Park- 2200 S Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80227. Feel free to invite friends and bring your own snacks/drinks. Game on.
Service Opportunity
Join us this Sunday, April 7 for a service opportunity immediately following our worship gathering. We will be making 300 snack bags for migrant shelters in town.
Easter
You’re invited to Easter with Nova Church!
What happened 2,000 years ago in a graveyard outside Jerusalem? Did a dead man really come back to life? And if so, what difference could that make to your life today? What would it mean for our world?At Nova Church we believe that Jesus rose from the dead on that first Easter morning. This moment changes everything! It means hope is alive and hope is here! Hope for renewal — in your life and in our world.
Join us for Easter Sunday as we celebrate this hope of renewal God wants to give you through Jesus.
Good Friday
Enter into the mystery and power of Jesus’ final hours on the cross.
Connect with the meaning of Good Friday as we gather to worship and reflect on the weight of Jesus’s suffering and sacrifice.
Nova Church will be hosting a traditional tenebrae service. Tenebrae is Latin for “darkness.” As we read the account of Jesus’s crucifixion and death, candles will be slowly extinguished until it is totally dark. Then we will leave in silence.
Join us for this profound experience of worship on Friday, March 29 at 7:00PM.
Book Club
The next meeting for Nova’s Book Club will be on Wednesday, March 27 at 7PM. We will have dessert and discuss our next book - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell! Feel free to invite friends to join us!
If you want to check out a content warning about the book, you can check here, here, or here.
Happy reading!
Palm Sunday
Who is this King who came riding into Jerusalem on a donkey? Who is the humble king? Who do you say that Jesus is? The crowds had an answer. What is yours?
Join us for our Palm Sunday service as we celebrate the first day of Holy Week. Our worship gathering begins at 5PM. The nursery is available for infants- children 4 years of age and Nova Kids is available for children 5-8 years of age. There will also be a crafts and activities table set up for children in the Fireside Room. Nova Church is located at 1205 E 8th Ave.
“Who do you say that I am.” Matthew 16:15 (CEB)