O Lord God, you are the holy lawgiver, you are the salvation of your people. By your Spirit renew us in your covenant of love, and train us to care tenderly for all our neighbors, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Installation of Rev. Zachary Parris at CU Boulder

Lutheran Campus Ministry at University of Colorado-Boulder invites you to join them for the Service of Installation for Pastor Parris on Sunday, October 23 at 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at Grace Lutheran Church, located at 1001 13th Street in Boulder (80302). Bishop Allan Bjornberg of the Rocky Mountain Synod will preside. All are welcome.  

Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Anton, Colorado, which has been a presence of faith in the eastern rural part of Colorado for 63 years, will hold its closing worship service of thanksgiving on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. (followed by a fellowship potluck).  All who have been blessed by this church are very welcome to come. Also, pastor Hermsmeyer asks that you pray for the congregation. Your spiritual support is greatly appreciated.

Bishop Allan Bjornberg, as well as former pastors, will be present. Although we recognize the grief and sense of loss this brings to present and former members and the community, we also celebrate with thanksgiving all the blessings God provided through this ministry over the years and hope that the church will live on through the people, by the power of the Holy Spirit, multiplying in many ways as they continue to serve the Lord where they are planted.

The congregation would love to gift their church contents to other churches in need. A list is forthcoming. You may also contact Pastor Teri Hermsmeyer by email.

Companion Synod Sunday

  To Our Shepherds in Christ:   

In August, we wrote to you asking you to schedule a Companion Synod Sunday, preferably November 13 or 20, 2011.  You may download the Seeds of Hope and Companion Synod - Walking Together brochures to use as bulletin inserts or for stimulating discussions about our sister synods in adult forums, council meetings or whichever arena you find most attractive for the congregation you serve.  Additional resources are available for your use and are located on the Rocky Mountain Synod website. 

Please encourage the congregation you serve to give to the Seeds of Hope fund which underwrites so much good work at Betela Seminary and throughout the Lutheran Church in Madagascar.

Bishop Allan Bjornberg and
Pastor Ron Roschke, Chair of the RMS Companion Synod Committee

God's Positioning System  

November 18-20, 2011

at Estes Park 

Our own RMS Senior High Youth Gathering is a 
Faith-forming, Fabulous Weekend! 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS IN SIX DAYS:

OCTOBER 24 FINAL DEADLINE!

Begin Online Registration Now

The event promises an awesome line-up of speakers, workshops, worship and bands, including a concert by Agape and Rachel Kurtz. Download a schedule/poster and get more details at the SHYG website .  

Are you between the ages of 18-25? Consider serving as a Cornerstone Peer Minister for the SHYG. Details and applications can be found on the SHYG web page.   

The Rocky Mountain Synod has received an ELCA grant to take the lead in the work and ministry of stewardship through the Generosity Project - Our Table Is Ready.   

Rocky Mountain Synod congregations will be partnering with sister congregations and leaders to make this a vibrant and effective ministry. Of the 18 ELCA grants, the unique approach of the Rocky Mountain Synod focuses on giving and generosity as a faith practice of households.

The first of twelve workshops are scheduled as follows:

Saturday, October 22 - 

Our Saviour's Lutheran - Casper, WY

(Central and Northern Wyoming congregations)  

Saturday, October 29 - 

Zion Lutheran - Salt Lake City, UT

(Utah and Western Wyoming congregations)  

Saturday, November 5 - 

Shepherd of Valley Lutheran - Grand Junction, CO

(Central and Western Slope Colorado congregations)  

Saturday, November 5 - 

Prince of Peace Lutheran- Denver, CO

(1st workshop for Denver area congregations)

Congregations in these areas have received information and an invitation to attend. If you would like to attend and need information, please email Cheryl. 

 
Information online at  www.rmselca.org/generosity.  

2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 23   

 Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp

This weekend is designed for anyone who regularly volunteers with youth and their families. Youth ministry staff and paid leaders.

For more info or to register, contact Ben Larson by email or phone (719-942-4220).

 

Jesus knew the benefits of going up the mountain to pray.  Follow his example and set time apart for your congregation to step away from the world.  Rainbow Trail staff can help you plan a weekend of prayer, study, and community building.

 

New groups booking a retreat for 2012 at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp by the end of 2011 can get a free night's lodging as part of a weekend or midweek package Selected weekends during the winter and spring of 2012 are available. Please contact Emily at Rainbow Trail by email or phone (719-942-4220) for more information.

 

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RTLC Fall Confirmation Retreat

Join us for a Confirmation Retreat at Rainbow Trail this fall and let us be partners with you in creating a fun atmosphere for learning in your confirmation program! We will sing songs, play games, learn together, and play together in God's beautiful creation.

For more information or to register, please go to the

Rainbow Trail website or send an email message to Ashley.  

Note: We also offer a retreat in the Spring from February 24 - 26, 2012.

ELCA Partners with Lutheran World Federation to Provide Humanitarian Aide in Africa 

On Our Way to Bethlehem: Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent

A benefit for Dar al-Kalima College, Bethlehem (the only Lutheran College in the Holy Land)

Come sing with us....

If you or your church choir would like to sing or if you would like more information, please contact Margaret Hinchey by email or phone (303-773-9857). : mhinchey@aol.com 

Bright Stars of Bethlehem - Colorado Chapter is raising $50,000 for the music room at the college. This Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols is a benefit for the college. A FREEWILL offering will be received. Funds raised will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chapter grants.  

The narrative of Jesus is some two millennia old. One of our greatest challenges is how we tell and share that Old Story in our New Day. At the 2012 Rocky Mountain Synod Theological Conference, Dr. Anna Carter Florence, Pastor Keith Anderson, and Dr. Stanley Olson will consider what it means to be proclaim, communicate and serve in today's context. Read more about the presenters. Registration will open later in October.

All Saint's Day Pancake Breakfast for Local Lutheran Churches

Sunday, November 6

Urban Servant Corps volunteers will flip pancakes as they become acquainted with Lutheran faith communities who prayerfully and financially support the Urban Servant Corps. A celebration of all the saints will be part of this event!

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Shopping Event to Benefit the USC 

10,000 Villages 

2626 East Third Avenue, Denver (80206) 

Thursday, December 8 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Brooklyn's at the Pepsi Center  

Denver, CO 80204

Trivia Night at Brooklyn's (map) will benefit Centus, providing top tier mental health services throughout metro Denver! Bring your own team of 4-8 people, or come and join a team.

The cost is $25 per person for advance online reservations. Prizes will be awarded for winning teams! The cost includes appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Register and pay in advance online at www.centus.org/trivia-night. Centus provides counseling services in a network throughout Metro Denver.

The Lutheran Chorale presents two October concerts

(Selections will be from Faure's Requiem and Brahms Requiem, plus Mendelsohn's A Star Shall Rise, Bach's Ah Lord, When My Last End, Sibelius' Be Still My Soul', plus others)

October 23, 2011, 3:00pm - Sunday

Christ the King Lutheran Church

2300 South Patton Court. Denver (80219) and 

October 23, 2011, 7:00pm - Sunday

St. Andrew Lutheran Church

6774 West 66th Avenue, Arvada (80003)

Ticket Prices:  $15 - adults // $10 - seniors & students // $25 - family 

Augustana Lutheran Church, located at 5000 East Alameda Avenue in Denver (80246) is pleased to announce and host the performance of This Shining Night on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

This Shining Night marks the opening of Kantorei's 2011-2012 season by the appearance of distinguished guest conductor, Dr. Anton Armstrong, director of the famed St. Olaf Choir. 

Please join us for our upcoming Taiz� service at Saint Paul Lutheran Church located at 1600 Grant Street in Denver (80203) on October 26 at 7:00 p.m.!

Whatever your background, please know that all are welcome for this time of simple song, silence, prayer, and candlelit meditation. It truly is a time for those of all faiths to reflect and pray.

For more information, please visit www.spiritoftaize.org, or contact Jeff directly at jeff.steen@gmail.com.

Featuring: Diana Butler Bass

October 28-30, 2011

The congregation of Messiah Community Church in Denver invites you to a lecture series featuring acclaimed author, speaker and independent scholar Diana Butler Bass. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Duke University and specializes in American religion and culture.

The schedule for the lectures is:

Friday, Oct 28, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 30, Worship, 9:30 a.m. 

The cost is $15 for any one lecture and $60 for all four lectures (Friday-Saturday) including lunch on Saturday. Students with an I.D pay only $5 for a single lecture and $20 for all four including lunch on Saturday. You are encouraged to download, print and display the poster for all to see. For more information, please call the church on 303-355-4471. Messiah Community Church is located at 1750 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO (80220).

  Celebrating the Reformation through Music

On Saturday, October 29, 2011 beginning at 7:00 p.m. King of Glory Lutheran Church will present an evening of chamber music celebrating the Reformation and the life and teachings of the great reformer Martin Luther. King of Glory is located at 10001 West 58^th Avenue in Arvada (80002). 

Highlighting the evening will be the Musicians of St. Clare (Carma Romano-LaMorte, conductor). The Musicians of Saint Clare is an ecumenical, international touring chamber ensemble known for its precision, power, and stunning performances of great choral works.

There is No Admission Charge - A Free Will Offering will be taken. A flyer is available to post or use as an insert to include in Sunday bulletins. If you have questions or need more information, please call the church at 303-421-9930.    

 image from the St. Clare website 

Reformation Celebration at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church - Fort Collins 

With special guest:  Prof. Tim Wengert of
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  

October 30    Guest speaker at Forum     Sunday 9:45 a.m. in room 12E
"Luther's Small Catechism for Adults: Tasting It Again for the First Time"   

Professor Wengert is the Ministerium of Pennsylvania Professor of Reformation History and Confessions at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, teaching primarily in the fields of Reformation history and the Lutheran Confessions.  Read more about Prof. Wengert. 

Music at Saint Paul is a "music ministry" that presents outstanding concerts and inspiring liturgies in the superb acoustics of the congregation's historic building.  

On Sunday, November 6 at 2:30 p.m., Music at Saint Paul - Denver will present The Sounds of Autumn Colors featuring the Mountain Chamber Music Society.Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. Everyone is welcome to come. 

Here is a list of other concerts happening through the remainder of the year.

The Metro East Cluster of the Rocky Mountain Synodical Women's Organization (WELCA) congregations are invited to a Brunch at Joy Lutheran located at 7051 E. Parker Hills Court in Parker, on Saturday, November 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  There will be food and devotions, special music, and a special program. Reservations must be made to Joy Lutheran by calling 303-841-3739 or 303-841-2341 no later than November 11, 2011.  All Women of the Metro East Cluster of Lutheran churches are invited, and please bring a friend.  If you have questions concerning the Brunch, please contact Gwen Wilhelm at 303-841-2341.

Learn more about what our women are doing! Information about the Rocky Mountain Synodical Women's Organization (RMSWO) and cluster units can be found on the women's website. Check out the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELC) website for news and information from around the national church.

Cristo Rey - Denver's After School Program Needs Your Help 

Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey located in west Denver, the Latino sister parish of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, begins its fifth year operating SuperKids, an after-school academic tutoring and enrichment program for the children in the parish and community.

In order to offer this program at no cost to students of the community, we make maximum use of donated materials and volunteer assistance. The low dollar-cost of the program is shared by parishes that support this fine outreach work. Please take a look at the list of materials to see if you might be able to help. 

Volunteers are needed to assist the students in music, art and in the computer lab. Consider teaming with one of our tutors as a helper. No Spanish language skills are required, either, as most of the assigned homework is in English. For more information and/or to become a tutor, please contact Mark Filbert by email or phone (720-274-4708). Thank you.