St. Aidan's Episcopal Church - Boulder, Colorado

Judson Watkins

This something special about this place that I felt on my first Sunday. I don't quite know how to describe it other than a sense of authenticity and the permission to be authentic. What a lovely group of people.

Abbie Booth

Such a sweet church, St Aiden's. And just wow re how Mary Kate Schroeder conducted her Christmas Eve mass. Her passion is NOT what I've experienced in churches past. It's purely joy and love. The CHOIR!!! Those voices. Shaking hands with those near you.

Though I am Jewish, I roped in a few friends to join me this Christmas Eve, 2023. I’d attended a Christmas mass years ago and was so moved by the singing and everything else.

Priest Mary Kate is a force (and a dear friend from our Casey Junior High days (back in the dawning of time)

There’s something about reverence for a miracle baby wisemen no room at the inn on a wintry night animals incense-- that is so innocent and simple and beautiful

St Aiden’s felt devoid of pretense and honesty it was so sweet; the candles the singing and my non Jewish friends knowing some of the songs and traditions.
If felt really special and the choir!!!! Serious organs and opera! Amazing.

Erin Fowler

St. Aidan’s is a friendly and welcoming community. Rev./Mother Mary Kate is so warm, kind, and her Sunday sermons are a breath of fresh air. I truly feel reinvigorated after attending church on Sundays. I live in Denver and have not found a church that I like locally. I have only started to attend Sunday services regularly with St. Aidan’s since they have gone virtual with Covid. While I watch the service from home alone, I feel surrounded by the joy and love from the entire congregation. I make a point to attend on Sundays and highly recommend you join and experience the love and community!

Nancy Feldman

One of the friendliest churches I have attended. It did not take long to feel like this was my church family. Rev. Mary Kate's sermons are lively & enlightening often with a bit of humor. We also have many fun gatherings.

Katelyn Matarese

I dont attend this church. However I just wanted to find a way to thank Rev./Mother Mary Kate. Im a CNA taking care of the elderly and was honored to be a part of prayers at an amazing souls bedside as she entered into the next stage. I was raised catholic and have struggled over the last few years and distanced myself. The Reverend and her presence and peace opened up a flood gate in me that I hadn't realized I had been holding so tightly shut. Thank you for helping me navigate all those emotions. I know our beautiful friend could feel it, and I am so thankful!

Paul Quelet

I parked at St Aidan's for two years during the CU school year and during the summer semesters. While I was pleased that the cost of parking was less than that of the University of Colorado, and the spots were close to campus, I eventually saw many things degenerate over time.

--My bike had a seat stolen while locked on a bike rack in the back once.
--I was told: "You are free to use the bike rack." There were so many leaves in front of the church building that I could not get to my bike covering the rack. Why did I need to bring in a rake from home in my car to get to my bike?
--"I am glad that there were enough spots." This is regarding a time when it snowed on a Wednesday and I needed a parking spot. This is not an answer but a wish fulfilled, not considering the parking patrons.
--I do not understand why was I not able to park in the lot on Bolder Boulder day according to my contract.
--I do not understand why is the back driveway not fixed after more than one year. It needed some work, but was fine my first year.
--I do not understand why there are so many potholes on the middle roadway keep reappearing. Probably due to the all the traffic.
--I do not know why that showing up at 6:45 AM is not early enough to get a parking spot in the front lot.
--Apparently, you wanted everyone to be happy, see you forced me to park in the compact parking spots so that you could get more cars in and make more money.
--Apparently, The parishioners get to park here for free, and always take priority over people who pay to park here. As a Christian who attends Church every week, I am really offended by that. This can be on any weekday for a special service, funeral, etc.
--Please explain to me why the yearly permit cost has increased from $350 to $375 to $425 in two years.

Melanie Sokhey

I used to attend St. Aidan’s Boulder when I would visit Colorado, then I joined when I finally moved here. St. Aidan’s is a friendly, warm Christian community that does its very best to walk in the #JesusWayOfLove, welcoming the stranger as family. Services are accessible, there is ample parking and a lovely labyrinth on the grounds for meditative prayer. St. Aidan’s ministers to CU students through the #BreadAndBelonging group; there are many opportunities for service through the parish. Also, it supports the creative life of the Boulder community, hosting concerts and musical events; there is a display of local artists in the Muriel Sidell Gallery which changes monthly. The sermons which M. Mary Kate Rejouis gives are inspiring, uplifting and down-to-earth: I look forward to hearing her message every week!

Christopher Meloche

A wonderful welcoming community of genuinely nice people. I came to visit this parish when I first moved to Boulder and was treated very warmly and kindly. This is not a church where you're expected to check your brain at the door. Questioning is really encouraged and I appreciate that.