Community Life
Week of May 11th, 2025
Welcome Our New Student Ministries Director
Church, we are incredibly grateful to introduce our new part time Student Ministries Director Joe Vasilauskas. Our Council & Staff collaborated to discern that Joe is quite a find and extended the call to him which he enthusiastically received. Joe is a kind, empathetic, fun man with a heart as big as his beard! Let's lean in together as a body to make this next season of student ministries a beautiful one.
Joe and his wife Carolyn moved back to Fort Collins in 2023 after 9 years in Tacoma and 2 in Belize. Joe has over 20 years of Youth Ministry experience at churches in New York, Colorado, and Washington State. For the last year and a half Joe has been a volunteer youth leader primarily working with CTree middle schoolers. He's excited to get to work with all of our youth and to be part of Council Tree's excellent heritage of living out the Gospel to our youth.
Blessing Our Student Ministers
Please join us Sunday, May 11th during our regular service as we recognize the significant contribution that Ben and Lexi Trout have made to Student Ministries in their time here, and welcome Joe Vasiliauskas as our new Student Ministries Director.
High School Youth Paintball - May 17
Our High Schoolers will be going to Two Chicks Paintball for an afternoon of paintballing. Click here for more information and to register.
Artrageous 2025
Artrageous prep is underway! We already have more than 100 kids registered so we could use more volunteers to help make sure the week goes smoothly. Click here to learn more, or to register as a camper or volunteer.
Needed Items to Borrow
Remote Control Car
What if Jesus Was Serious? - Final Week
Jesus introduces his Sermon on the Mount with nine blessings. These "beatitudes" were (and still are) shocking and counter-cultural to his audience. In our 3-week class, we will turn over these pronouncements with our hearts and minds, and examine why they are such good news.
Story Sprouts
Join us this summer at the playground for a story and themed activity. All ages are welcome. Click here for more information.
Prophecy Through Poetry, Pt 2 - May 18
We will explore how Isaiah used Hebrew poetic structures and vivid visual imagery to communicate his prophetic message. We'll start in Isaiah 52 (The Setup), and continue on May 18th with Isaiah 53 (The Zingers). Taught by John Harvey.
High School Girls' Bible Study - Sundays @6:30
All High School girls are invited to join us in the Garden for a Bible study this summer beginning June 8 @6:30pm. Led by Molly Raymond.
Contact Molly with questions.
Middle School Summer Trip - June 16-19
Come adventure in Southern Colorado with a world of new adventures and trips. We will be staying near Salida, Colorado. More info and registration here.
Harmony - Lemay Intersection Closure
Heads up, Council Tree! Getting to church on Sunday might be a little challenging due to the closure of the Harmony and Lemay intersection Thursday evening through Sunday evening. Click here for detour information.
Save the Date
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Council Tree events:
May 11 - What if Jesus Was Serious?, Sundays @9am
May 11 - Blessing Our Student Ministers, Sunday @10am
May 17 - Youth Paintball, 9am-1:30pm
May 17 - Story Sprouts, Saturday @10am
May 18 - Prophecy Through Poetry, Sunday @9am
May 18 - Senior Sunday and Fifth Grade Bibles
June 2-6 - Artrageous, 9-11:30am
June 8-Aug 10 - High School Girls' Bible Study, Sundays @6:30pm
June 16-19 - Middle School Summer Trip
June 15-22 - Faith Family Hospitality
June 21 - Story Sprouts, Saturday @10am
Volunteer Opportunities
From the beginning of creation, God established holy rhythms of life and service for those who follow in God’s path. We each have personal seasons of rest and restoration, and of new life and service. Council Tree encourages spiritual wondering alongside the Holy Spirit to discern what spiritual season you may be in.
If you find yourself in a place where you have margin to serve, we could definitely use your gifts! If you feel God is calling you to explore serving, we would encourage you to start an exploratory conversation with a team lead to find out more.
Click here to find out some of the many serving opportunities that are currently available.
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