RMS OUTDOOR MINISTRY

 

Eric Wicks organ recital is October 26 in Colorado Springs
  

On Sunday, October 26, at 3 p.m., First Lutheran Church will present organist Eric Wicks in a recital of works including pieces by J.S. Bach, C�sar Franck, Dan Locklair, Camille Saint-Sa�ns, and Louis Vierne. Admission is free, and a reception will follow.

 

Wicks has served as organist at First Lutheran since January, 2013. Before that, he spent eight years in Western Pennsylvania as music director at the Butler First United Methodist Church. He has also served churches in Cleveland, Ohio; and in Eastern Washington State. 

 

 

"God's work. Our hands."

 

On September 21, members of five Boulder-Broomfield Conference spread throughout Boulder county for a focused day of community service. Nearly 450 adults and children worked on over 40 projects including landscaping and maintenance at local non-profit organizations, cleaning up parks, purchasing and donating food items for local food banks, filling bags with hygiene items for the homeless and recent prison releasees, and providing care, maintenance and fellowship for seniors at their homes. The conference churches include Atonement, Grace, Trinity, Mount Calvary and Christ the Servant in Louisville. Many of the projects are financed by Action Team Grants awarded by Thrivent Financial.

Lutheran Chorale concert is October 19 at 3 p.m

 

The Lutheran Chorale invites you to join them for a Reformation Concert on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church,

2100 N. Wadsworth. By Grace, Faith and Scripture Alone was the battle cry of the Reformation. From this confession many denominations were born and believers chose to write their confession of faith in hymns that are treasured now by much of Christianity. Join as they sing and hear the words penned by fellow believers inspired by their trust in Christ , who opened the way of everlasting life! More info at www.thelutheranchorale.org

 

 

St. Hildegard of Bingen
 coming to Messiah Community Church!

St. Hildegard of Bingen's Journey Through the Senses is an exhibition where people can experience St. Hildegard of Bingen's world on a sensory level. Modern day artists were commissioned to create pieces that embody the beauty, warmth and love that is the life and work of St. Hildegard of Bingen. The exhibit includes banners, calligraphy, stained glass, models, charcoal drawings, antique maps, wax tablets, paintings and some of St. Hildegard's healing remedies. Come feel the love of this great spiritual lady; a caretaker of souls, a composer of angelic music, a prophet, a writer of useful theology and a healer like none other. Dr Jeannine Goode-�Allen and Dr. David Sharp will be your guides come dive into the huge heart of St. Hildegard of Bingen.                                                                                           

Saturday Oct. 4, 5:00-7:00 pm: Opening of St. Hildegard Exhibition

 

Sunday Oct. 5, 9:30 am: Worship Service in the spirit of St. Hildegard

                                                Adult Forum 11 am: The Life of St Hildegard

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6:30 pm Lecture: St. Hildegard's Gifts for our Times

                                                                               

Monday � Thursday, Oct. 6-�- 9, 5:00-�- 8:00 pm St. Hildegard Exhibition

 

   

The Church for the World

  

At St. John's Cathedral

1350 Washington St.

Denver, CO 80203

Please RSVP by October 16th to Diana Flahive, CHUMCM at flahive@flahive.us

Capitol Hill United Ministries (CHUM) invites clergy, congregational leaders, faith-based agencies, and all who are interested in growing the relevancy of the church in our world to a powerful presentation and discussion by Wartburg College Theologian, Jennifer M. McBride.  Jenny will lead a discussion on the following critical issues:   What does it mean for the church to be a witness in the public arena?  What is a

theology of public witness?   How can we create an atmosphere where the

church is a vehicle of concrete redemption? Lunch will be provided � a free-will offering will be asked.

The Grace Race Registration Deadline is Approaching: 

Help Rainbow Trail raise $10,000 for world hunger

RAINBOW TRAIL is hosting its 8th Annual Grace Race to benefit world hunger on Saturday, October 4, 2014, with a 4 pm start.  All proceeds and donations will be given to ELCA World Hunger. This is a 5K run/walk around beautiful Sloan's Lake in Denver. There will be food and refreshments for all participants following the race.  The entry fee is $30 before September 26 and $35 after that date.  The September 26 deadline is approaching quickly.
 

You can register for the race after that date and even on the day of the race; however we can't guarantee you'll get one of the cool long sleeve tech shirts from the race after September 26!  You don't have to be a runner to make a difference.

Last year parents with baby strollers, grandparents with grand kids, and runners and walkers of all types joined in. Encourage the members of your congregation to participate.  Come join us for a great afternoon in the park for a great cause.  You can register on-line! Learn more and register. Bring your friends and family or your whole youth group.  They are hoping for 300 participants.  Help RTLC raise $10,000 for ELCA World Hunger!

 

 

The St. Olaf Band to perform in Colorado October 15 and 16

The St. Olaf Band, dubbed "one of America's preeminent bands" by The New Yorker, will perform in Albuquerque, NM, Monument, CO, and Denver on October 14, 15, and 16 as part of its 2014 national tour. You can find  More information or by calling 800-363-5487. The St. Olaf Band's national tour program, "Mostly British," will center around music from the United Kingdom

 

 

New Beginnings Prison Ministry Fundraiser Celebrates 16 years of Ministry on October 10
 

A Celebration Fundraiser dinner for New Beginnings Prison Ministry will take place on 

October 10 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and children 12 and under are free. It will take place at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 Alameda, Denver, CO.  RSVP to Kathy Melies 303-831-7023 or oslc915@juno.com. For Silent Auction donations and inquiries please contact Heiko Meyer at heikomeyer01@gmail.com

 

Peace By Piece Symposium: Fort Collins November 7-9
 

On November 7-9, Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins will celebrate its first annual learning event for our Northern Colorado community focusing on issues of peace and justice: the Peace by Piece Symposium.

 

The Peace by Piece Symposium will begin on Friday, November 7, with an evening reception and opening remarks by our keynote speaker, Evan Hodkins, M,A, M. Div. and director of the school of Alchemy. On Saturday, November 8, the event will focus on primary discussions/information and will include special guest speakers, testimonials, and panel discussions. Additional Information about the Symposium.