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Rocky Mountain Conference
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 Rocky Mountain Conference UMW annual meeting Oct. 17 and 18 at Parker UMC

 

Annual Clergy Orders Retreat

Oct. 21 to 23 at Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, Colo.

 

Please see Events and the calendar on our website.


Appointment Announcements

 

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List of Newsletter Items
 
  • Family of Emily and Erik Hagan
  • Family of Rev. Ralph Bullock
  • Previously posted prayer requests
  • 2014 annual conference journal now online
  • OneExchange enrollment for 2015 health benefits is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7
  • General Board of Church & Society offers new Advent study series on HIV/AIDS
  • New deadline for submissions to RMC weekly newsletter

Events Beyond RMC

  • Sand Creek Massacre history events to be held in Denver area in October and November 
  • United Methodist college students invited to 'Imagine What's NEXT'
  • Sabbath Renewal Clergy Retreat at Institute for Life & Care, Nov. 14 and 15
  • Creating a Culture of Renewal with Rebekah Simon-Peter, Jan. 6 to 8, 2015
  • Previously posted events
    • Disaster and emergency management workshop at Woodland Park Community Church, Oct. 20
  • Annual Clergy Orders Retreat in Breckenridge, Colo., Oct. 21 to 23
  • Previously posted events:
    • Rocky Mountain UMW annual meeting at Parker UMC, Oct. 17-18
    • Ignite 2014, Nov. 7 to 9 at Buckhorn Camp; registration now open through Oct. 24
  • Previously posted events
    • Grand Valley Lay Servant Ministries Group Advanced Course, Oct. 24 and 25 
    • Wyoming Sub-District Lay Servant Training Courses at Christ UMC Casper, Oct. 24-25, Nov. 21-22 and Jan. 23-24
    • Western Colorado Sub-District Lay Servant Training, Nov. 7 and 8 
  • Annual Simpson UMC Arts and Crafts Showcase, Oct. 19
  • Volunteer-in-Mission Leader Training, Nov. 1
  • Previously posted events
    • Hear Bishop Mary Ann Swenson speak at Hope UMC, Oct. 18
    • Longs Peak UMC, Longmont, CO to host Ethical Education Workshop, Nov. 1 
  • Praise Band Director - Tri Lakes UMC, Monument, Colo.

  • Part-time Administrative Assistant for Youth Ministries - St. Andrew UMC, Highlands Ranch, Colo.

  • Previously posted jobs


  • Free antique piano
prayers
Family of Emily and Erik Hagan

Emily and Erik Hagan welcomed their son, Zac, at 3:19 a.m. Oct. 2. Zac weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Emily Hagan is the pastor at Berthoud United Methodist Church in Berthoud, Colo. Cards can be sent to 1445 10th St. SW Apt. 206, Loveland, Colo., 80537.

 

Family of Rev. Ralph Bullock

Please pray for the family and friends of Rev. Ralph Bullock, retired Elder, who died Oct. 5. His funeral was held at First United Methodist Church of Springfield on Oct. 10. He was buried at Kit Carson Cemetery in Kit Carson, Colo. Expressions of love and care can be sent to First UMC of Springfield, P.O. Box 193, Springfield, Colo., 81073.

 

Previously Posted Prayer Requests

Please click here for a link to all previously posted prayer requests.

 

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2014 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference Journal now online
The complete 2014 Rocky Mountain Annual Conference Journal is now available on the conference website, with separate links of sections for easier download and printing. CDs will be created and sent out to each church as well to those who purchased CDs. Please click here for the annual conference journal.

OneExchange enrollment for 2015 health benefits is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7
The open enrollment for OneExchange 2015 health benefits will be Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. For more information, see the Fall 2014 Issue of the OneExchange newsletter online or go to the OneExchange website.

General Board of Church & Society offers new Advent study on HIV/AIDS
The United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) has a new four-week Advent Bible study that addresses the HIV pandemic and its relationship to other social concerns. The study, "The Season for Change - An Advent Study on HIV/AIDS & Social Justice Advocacy," is free and downloadable from the GBCS website.

The four sessions present simple ways to participate in both hands-on service and social-justice advocacy. The first session of "The Season for Change" coincides with The United Methodist Church's observance of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. The denomination's Book of Resolutions encourages congregations to commemorate World AIDS Day with "special programs on HIV/ AIDS education and religious worship services that focus on intercessory and healing prayer, hope in God and love and compassion" (#3242).

New deadline for submissions to RMC weekly newsletter
All submissions for the weekly Rocky Mountain Conference newsletter need to be sent by noon each Friday prior to the Monday distribution blast. This includes news, events, job postings, announcements and classifieds. Any submission sent after the Friday deadline will be reserved for the following week. Submissions and questions may be emailed to [email protected].

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Sand Creek Massacre history events in Denver area in October, November

The Sand Creek Massacre Commemoration Commission will be hosting several events in the Denver area on the history of the Sand Creek Massacre and the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes. At 7 p.m. Oct. 22, the Boulder History Museum will host award-winning author Ari Kelman, who will speak on "A Misplaced Massacre: Struggling Over the Memory of Sand Creek." The cost is $10 for general admission or $8 for Boulder History Museum members. At 7 p.m. Oct. 23, the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library will host Northern Arapaho Cultural Ambassador Darrell Lonebear, who will speak on "Arapaho Histories." The library will then host at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 an advanced screening of an episode from PBS series "Colorado Experience" on the Sand Creek Massacre. For details on these and other events, go to http://sandcreekmassacre150.com/events.
 

United Methodist college students invited to 'Imagine What's NEXT'

Hundreds of United Methodist college students will gather Nov. 7 to 9 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center for "Imagine What's NEXT," a weekend of discernment, fellowship, worship and inspiration. The theme for this year's event is "Dream. Go. Do."


"NEXT" is organized by a launch team of college students, campus ministers and other creative disciples from across the United Methodist connection, and is sponsored by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry's Division of Higher Education. 
Through a series of short talks, speakers and leaders will discuss innovative discipleship and will challenge students to consider their own next steps in their communities and future vocations. For more information or to register to attend, go to www.nextumc.org.

 

Sabbath Renewal Clergy Retreat at Institute for Life & Care - Nov. 14 and 15

Come away from your ministries for awhile! Whether you are new to ministry, or have been serving for years, this time away of rest, relaxation, renewal and connection is for you. The Institute of Life & Care, 7935 E. Prentice Ave., Suite 111, Greenwood Village, Colo., will host a Sabbath Renewal Clergy Retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. 

 

Enjoy individual reflection time as well as fellowship and community with others as we explore Sabbath wisdom and how it informs our own wellness and quality of life. The retreat will be held at the Institute for Life & Care's Greenwood Village campus, with convenient lodging located nearby. For more information, call 720-506-4210 or go to www.lifeandcare.org.


 

Creating a Culture of Renewal with Rebekah Simon-Peter - Jan. 6 to 8, 2015

BridgeWorks will host a retreat on "Creating a Culture of Renewal" led by Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter from Jan. 6 to 8, 2015 in Denver. The specific site will be announced later. She will lead a six-month accelerated Track 1: Culture and Communication group. Decode hidden messages unintentionally delivered through worship and ministries of the church, which reinforce a stuck culture. Work with a trained mentor to turn insight into action. 


Learning takes place through face-to-face retreats, podcasts, paired sharing, collaborative learning, live webinars, hands-on practice in your setting, a mentor for support and accountability, and a workbook designed especially for the experience. Register online or contact Rebekah Simon-Peter for more information at 307-320-6779.

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Annual Clergy Orders Retreat to be in Breckenridge, Colo. - Oct. 21 to 23
The Clergy Orders Retreat, sponsored by the Board of Ordained Ministry, will be held at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colo., from Oct. 21 to 23. This year's keynote speaker will be Bishop Robert Schnase, who serves as episcopal leader of the Missouri Conference of the UMC. Bishop Schnase is the author of the bestselling books Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, Five Practices of Fruitful Living, Practicing Extravagant Generosity and Seven Levers: Missional Strategies for ConferencesFor more information about the Clergy Orders Retreat, including registration and outside activities to do during free time, go to the RMC website

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Previously Posted Events

In the interest of reducing the length of RMC newsletters, most events will now be included in the newsletter just once, and then moved to the Events page on our website.

 

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Annual Simpson UMC Arts and Crafts Showcase - Oct. 19

The 30th Annual Arts and Crafts Showcase at Simpson United Methodist Church, 6001 Wolff St., in Arvada, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Handcrafted items, holiday gifts, jewelry, paintings, ceramics and Japanese treats will be for sale. All items were made by members of Simpson UMC, their families and members of the Japanese community. For more information, call 303-428-7963.

Volunteer-in-Mission Leader Training at Trinity UMC - Nov. 1

A Volunteer-in-Mission Leader Training will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, in Denver. VIM Leader Training is needed for persons interested in leading future VIM trips, but also is very helpful to any person interested in furthering their knowledge about the VIM program. Trainers will be using, in part, A Mission Journey, which is a new handbook for volunteers from the General Board of Global Ministries (available from the Upper Room bookstore and Amazon). There is no cost to attend. Reservations are required so that additional information can be e-mailed to participants. Please contact Anita and Roger Williams at [email protected] or 970-613-1521 to RSVP.

Previously Posted Events

In the interest of reducing the length of RMC newsletters, most events will now be included in the newsletter just once, and then moved to the Events page on our website.

 

jobs

Praise Band Director - Tri Lakes UMC, Monument, Colo.

Tri Lakes United Methodist Church in Monument, Colo., is seeking a Praise Band Director to organize and plan music on Sunday mornings for the 9:45 contemporary worship service Praise Band. This is a salaried position working six to eight hours per week. For a complete job description, go to the Job Postings page on the website. Resumes can be sent to [email protected]. For questions, call Linda Aldrich, chair of Staff Pastor/Parish Relations Committee, at 719-694-8719.


Part-time Administrative Assistant for Youth Ministries - St. Andrew UMC

St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch, Colo., is seeking an Administrative Assistance for Youth Ministries to work 20 hours per week. The position will assist youth ministry staff with all youth programs in organization, implementation and assessment. For a complete job description and requirements, go to the Job Postings page on the website. Interested folks can email Director of Human Resources Stacie Wheelis at [email protected].


Previously Posted Jobs

If you would like to see jobs that were in a previous newsletter, please click here. The page contains all currently posted jobs as well as instructions for how to include your church's job opening in our next newsletter.


classifieds

Free antique piano

Antique upright piano with ivory keys available for free. History can be traced back to about 1900. Needs tuneup. If interested, contact Sheila Schmidt at 303-257-5627 or email [email protected]

 

 

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