Simpson United Methodist Church

05/31/2026

Welcome to the joint worship of Simpson and Westminster UMCs. We're glad you can join us online. You can also join in person at the Simpson building (6001 Wolff St, Arvada, CO).

05/30/2026

Join Simpson United Methodist Church and Westminster United Methodist Church tomorrow morning as we conclude the celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, through The Wisdom That Carried Us, a special sermon series throughout May.

We are honored to welcome Millie King and Jan Ogawa as our guest preachers on Sunday, May 31st.

Millie King was born in Stockton, California, just months before Pearl Harbor. During World War II, her family was incarcerated at the Stockton Assembly Center and Rohwer War Relocation Center. A retired educator, Millie has continued to help preserve and share Japanese American history through the University of Denver Amache Project and her work with JARCC.

Jan Ogawa is a native Coloradan, Boettcher Scholar, graduate of The Colorado College, and retired United Airlines flight attendant. Since 2009, she has served on the JARCC Board, helping carry forward its mission of “Keeping Heritage and Culture Alive.”

Join us as Millie and Jan help us reflect on the wisdom, stories, and responsibilities we are called to pass on.

📍 In-Person: Simpson UMC, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada
💻 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87520951862?pwd=VUZ1QkNMd2ZvSTZYVVd0eElIUVZkQT09
💻 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/-ArvadaCO/streams

05/29/2026

ICYMI: Tadashi Nakamura’s new documentary, Third Act, premiered earlier this week! The film is currently available to watch for free on PBS.

About the film: Generations call Robert A. Nakamura the godfather of Asian American film. Tadashi Nakamura calls him Dad. Tadashi turns the camera on his father as they confront art, activism, and aging. From WWII incarceration to cultural awakening and a Parkinson’s diagnosis, Third Act is a tender portrait of legacy, inherited trauma, and the final chapter of a shared creative life. (PBS)

Learn more and watch here: www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/third-act

05/29/2026

🎁 Happiness by the Bagful is back! 🎁

Why wait until festival weekend for the fun to begin? Pre-order your Fukubukuro Bag (“Lucky Bag”) now and bring home a surprise inspired by a beloved Japanese tradition.

Each mystery bag comes packed inside a colorful insulated zippered tote and includes n exclusive Denver Cherry Blossom Festival towel soothing incense generously donated by Shoyeido Corporation, & more
✨ PLUS the chance to discover lucky surprises like:
• Denver Zoo tickets
• History Colorado passes
• Restaurant gift cards & coupons
• Sake sets
• Luggage tags, enamel pins, keychains, and more

Every bag is different, which means every bag is a little adventure waiting to be opened.

🌸 Pre-order online today
🌸 Pick up at the Sakura Foundation booth during the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival
📍Denver Cherry Blossom Festival Lawrence Street Marketplace
📅 June 27 & 28

Supplies are limited, so do not leave your luck to chance!

Best of all, proceeds support the mission and programming of Sakura Foundation.

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05/24/2026

Join Simpson United Methodist Church and Westminster United Methodist Church this morning as we continue to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, through The Wisdom That Carried Us, a special sermon series throughout May.

We are grateful to welcome United Methodist Deaconess Jeri Okamoto-Tanaka as our guest preacher this morning at 10 a.m., as we explore the theme “What Was Silent, What Was Sacred.”

Jeri serves as Director of Spiritual Engagement, Compassion Care, and Justice Ministries at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, a historic Japanese American congregation. A Sansei and graduate of Claremont School of Theology, she is also an interfaith animal chaplain, spiritual director, mindfulness teacher, grief educator, and creative writing instructor.

Jeri’s faith journey began at Simpson UMC, her childhood church. Her ministry weaves together contemplative practice, compassion-based justice work, and the healing power of story.

📍 In-Person: Simpson UMC, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada
💻 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87520951862?pwd=VUZ1QkNMd2ZvSTZYVVd0eElIUVZkQT09
💻 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/-ArvadaCO/streams

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

The recording of our May 17th worship service is now available! We apologize to everyone who attempted to stream the worship on Sunday.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/1FZMyUIbbHA

We give thanks for the gift of worshipping together with Westminster United Methodist Church each week and for everyone who joined us in person, on Zoom, and now online.

Remember that you can always join us for worship on Sunday mornings, either in person at Simpson United Methodist Church or online through Zoom. We sing, pray, and reflect on God’s Word together. You will find a community that welcomes you.

Sunday Worship – Simpson and Westminster UMCs – 2026-05-17 – “The S...

05/22/2026

Join Simpson United Methodist Church and Westminster United Methodist Church this morning as we continue to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, through The Wisdom That Carried Us, a special sermon series throughout May.

We are honored to welcome United Methodist Deaconess Jeri Okamoto-Tanaka as our guest preacher on Sunday, May 24.

Jeri serves as Director of Spiritual Engagement, Compassion Care, and Justice Ministries at West Los Angeles United Methodist Church, a historic Japanese American congregation. A Sansei and graduate of Claremont School of Theology, she is also an interfaith animal chaplain, spiritual director, mindfulness teacher, grief educator, and creative writing instructor.

Jeri’s faith journey began at Simpson UMC, her childhood church. Her ministry weaves together contemplative practice, compassion-based justice work, and the healing power of story.

📍 In-Person: Simpson UMC, 6001 Wolff St., Arvada
💻 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87520951862?pwd=VUZ1QkNMd2ZvSTZYVVd0eElIUVZkQT09
💻 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/-ArvadaCO/streams

05/22/2026

🥟 Learn to Make Gyoza!

Join us at Simpson UMC for a hands-on morning of learning, cooking, and sharing in community together.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 Simpson UMC
6001 Wolff St, Arvada, CO

Registration is $15, and ingredients are included.

Register online here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gyoza-workship-may--2026

You may also call the church office to let us know you’re coming and bring your payment to class. Cash or check accepted.

Questions? Call the church office at (303) 428-7963.

We hope you’ll join us!