2011 SYNOD ASSEMBLY

All Pre-Assembly Materials Online

The pre-assembly materials are posted online. All assembly registrants are to download and print the materials. All assembly information is online at:    

www.rmselca.org/assembly  

Hotel information 

The Crowne Plaza is now full. There are a few hotels nearby that you may consider.

• Best Western (719-576-2371) - block of rooms under Rocky Mountain Synod  
• La Quinta (719-527-4788)  
• Comfort Inn South (719-579-6900)
• Fairfield Inn and Suites (719-576-1717) 

Special notes on other nearby hotels:

2012 ELCA YOUTH GATHERING 

The Gathering -  "Citizen with the Saints"   

Financial Assistance and Volunteer Applications Open on May 15, 2011!

Congregational leaders will be able to apply for financial assistance ($315 registration fee) on behalf of their young people beginning May 15. The deadline is July 31, 2011 - or until the funds are depleted, whichever comes first. The assistance awarded will be uploaded into congregational accounts; when they register on Oct. 9 they will see a credit in their financial record. On May 15, go to www.elca.org/gathering and click on the button to be redirected to the application. You will be asked to provide the following information: Your congregational ID#, the young person's name, age, grade, ethnicity, and a brief statement of need. If more than one young person from your congregation needs assistance, you will be prompted to make another entry.

Also, if you are interested in volunteering for the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering, the application process opens May 15, 2011. The Gathering team is recruiting for three categories: Community Life, Gathering Volunteer Corps, and Servant Companion. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and out of high school for at least one year, and there is a $75 administrative fee for all volunteers to cover background checks and processing.  

New Web Pages

Preparation and planning for the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering: Citizens with the Saints in New Orleans is under way! A series of synod hosted trainings will provide language and resources for equipping all your leaders to be Triple A Adults at home, in the congregation, and on the road. The Rocky Mountain Synod has created a website to keep you informed about what's happening leading up to the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering. The RMS website will be updated regularly with important and useful information Check it out! 

To register for the trainings, RSVP on the ELCA-RMS Youth Directors Facebook Group. If you are not a member, send a "friend" request to Kristen Baltrum on Facebook or email Kristen directly. If you have questions, please call or text Kristen at 303-817-5482. 

PART ONE TRAINING DATES. Choose One!

• May 12 - Crown Plaza Hotel, Colorado Springs 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (pre-assembly)
• May 14 - Crown Plaza Hotel, Colorado Springs 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (post-assembly)
• May 21 - Peace Lutheran, El Paso, TX 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
• June 5 - Salt Lake City, UT. Location and time TBA
• June 28 - Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp, CO 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

SKY RANCH LUTHERAN CAMP

BORDER IMMERSION OPPORTUNITIES

ECUMENICAL GATHERING

JOB LISTINGS

Children and Youth Ministry Director Needed

Highlands Lutheran Church, located at 3995 Irving Street in Denver, is looking for an enthusiastic evangelist who wants to share the good news of Jesus Christ with children, youth and their families!

The goals of this ministry are to reach out into the community around our church with the good news of Christ's empowering love for all; find out the needs of children, youth and their families (within our congregation and beyond),  and respond to those needs; and to nurture faith formation and spiritual development with passion, personal involvement and leadership.

More information can found on the detailed job description or you may call the church with questions (303-477-2031).

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Highlands Lutheran Church Seeks a
Music Director

A small, vibrant congregation in the Highlands area of Denver is looking for a part-time musician, strongly grounded in mainline Christianity.

We are interested in a musician who has knowledge of traditional liturgy, contemporary, gospel and Taiz� music. The musician should have skills in piano accompaniment and choir conducting. Organ playing would be a plus. Compensation to be negotiated. Come and grow with us at Highlands Lutheran Church!

Please, send resume and references to:

office@lbtdsl.com Deadline for resumes is June 1, 2011. For further information on this position, you may call the office at

303 477-2031 or 720 341 8096. The church is located at 3995 Irving Street (80211).

The Director of Christian Education Position Open

The Director of Christian Education will be an inspiring leader with a vision for developing and implementing consistent Christian education programs aligned with the ministry of Joy Lutheran Church in Parker, CO. The Director will work with the Pastor, volunteer teachers, superintendents and families to develop, build and lead the Christian Education programs.  Responsibilities include teacher recruitment, training and recognition; administrative tasks to include registration, record keeping and budget preparation; and actively participate in the Education Committee.  This is a half-time position.  Please send resumes to Kim Coleman or Pastor Lyn Crase. Resumes will be accepted until June 9, 2011.

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Youth Ministry Director Needed

The Youth Ministry Director is critical to the development of youth ministry at Joy Lutheran Church in Parker, CO.  Ministry development will align with Together in Faith ministry programs and includes creation and implementation of programs to provide support and fellowship for both youth and their parents.  The Youth Director is a vibrant position within Joy Lutheran Church and requires the Director to inspire and develop leadership in youth of all ages.  This is a full time position.  Send resumes to Scott Smith or Pastor Lynette. Resumes will be accepted until June 9, 2011.

Group Leader Qualified Teachers Needed

Good Shepherd Lutheran Child Care Center at 770 South Federal Blvd in Denver, is currently hiring group leader qualified teachers.  Please call Patricia Inman, center director, at 303-936-0885 for more information or to apply.

FOR CONGREGATIONS

CONGREGATIONAL NEED

REMINDERS

La Mansi�n:  Children's Program of Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey

Since Cristo Rey began its ministry in 1990, its projects and programs have been a visible sign of its mission within the community.  La Mansi�n, a ministry of Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey, provides a safe space year- round; for school aged children of central El Paso to grow strong physically, mentally, and spiritually for children from ages 5 - 17.

Sponsor a Child Today

Your gift will allow a child of central El Paso to attend La Mansi�n for an eight- week summer program. When you become a sponsor, you are linked with one child who will benefit from your gift by participating in the summer program. At the end of the summer, you will receive a sponsorship packet about your child and his or her summer. See the Sponsorship Brochure.

Change the world - One child at a time

Your one- time tax deductible contribution of $60 allows your child to participate in a supportive, church- based summer program that provides:

• The opportunity to continue education 
• The opportunity to be healthy
• The opportunity to grow personally and socially
• The opportunity to develop spiritually

Learn about the child you're supporting!

In addition to the sponsorship packet, you will receive at the end of the summer, you can also learn about your child through the "Sponsor a Child" link at http://cristorey.webs.com that will contain program updates throughout the summer. You may decide to visit the child you sponsor through Cristo Rey's Border Immersion Experiences.  http://borderimmersion.webs.com