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April 15, 2015
Bishop Jim Gonia
- Price, Utah, Service for Jim Drury
- Executive Committee
- Atonement, Boulder, CO
- El Camino, CU Boulder
Pastor Ron Roschke
- First Call Theological Education, Phoenix AZ
- California Lutheran University Convocator's meeting, Thousand Oaks, CA
Pastor Sarah Moening
- Joy, Parker, CO
- Consultation with Adjudication team WebEx
- Interim Pastor Refresher
- Lord of the Hills Executive committee
- Preaching at First, Longmont, CO
Pastor Stephanie Quick Espinoza
- Christ the King, CO Springs, CO
- Exit Interview
Pastor Kent Mueller
- Interim Pastors Refresher
- Assembly Projects & Preparation
- Lutheran Center & Call Process Administration
- Prince of Peace, Denver, CO
Erin Power
- Assembly Planning
- First Call Theological Education
- St Matthew's, Taylorsville, UT
- Prince of Peace, Logan UT
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry, NM
- NM Conference of Churches
- Central United Methodist Church, Albuquerque.
Peter Severson - Lutheran Advocacy Ministry, CO
- Fight for $15 Rally
- Legislature Committee Hearings
- Voices for Justice
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QUICK LINKS
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SOCIAL SERVICES
HEALTH CARE MINISTRY
SERVANT CORPS OUTDOOR MINISTRY
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website calendar
MAY 1-3
2015 Synod Assembly
Sheraton Hotel
Salt Lake City, Utah
SEPTEMBER 21-24
2015 Theological Conference
YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, Colorado
NOVEMBER 20-22
2015 Senior High Youth Gathering
2016
APRIL 28-30
2016 Synod Assembly
Embassy Suites
Loveland, CO
SEPTEMBER19-22
2016 Theological Conference
Little America
Cheyenne, WY
2017
MAY 5-7
2017 Synod Assembly
Antlers Hilton Hotel
Colorado Springs, CO
SEPTEMBER 18-21
2017 Theological Conference
2018
MAY 3-5
2018 Synod Assembly
Westin Hotel
Westminster, CO
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A service to give thanks for Pastor Drury's life and ministry will take place at Ascension St. Matthew's in Price, Utah
The service will take place Thursday, April 16, at 1 p.m. Rostered leaders are invited to vest. The color of the day is white. Bishop Gonia will be preaching, and Bishop Hayashi of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah will be presiding. All are welcome.
Assembly Nominations Needed
(deadline extended until April 20)
The categories below have no nominees for our upcoming Synod Assembly elections. Please consider a nomination. You may nominate yourself. Complete the form at this link.
2016 CHURCHWIDE VOTING MEMBER
Border Clergy
Utah Lay Female
at Large Person of Color Clergy
at Large Person of Color Lay Male
At Large Youth or Young Adult (Age 15-28) Lay Male
CAMPUS MINISTRY
at Large Lay or Clergy
CONGREGATION & LEADERSHIP HEALTH
Border Lay or Clergy
Colorado (outside Denver)
Wyoming Lay or Clergy
at Large (2)
CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES BOARD
Utah Lay or Clergy
GLOBAL MISSION
Denver & Suburbs Lay or Clergy
at Large Lay or Clergy
MISSION OUTREACH BOARD
Utah Lay or Clergy
Colorado (outside Denver) Lay or Clergy
at Large Lay or Clergy
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PRAYERS
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James R. Crumley Jr., bishop of the former
Lutheran Church in America, dies
The Rev. James Robert Crumley Jr., bishop of the former Lutheran Church in America, died April 7 of complications from a fall. He was 90. The Lutheran Church in America is a predecessor church body of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). "To hear him tell the story of his life, the Rev. Dr. James R. Crumley was convinced that God always was full of gracious surprises," ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton said in a tribute to Crumley. See more.
APRIL 2015
WYOMING CONFERENCE
4/19
Prince of Peace Gillette, WY
Paul Olsen, Interim
Prince of Peace Casper, WY
Michael Struck
St. John Riverton, WY
Scott Jorgenson
St. Luke's Buffalo, WY
Alena Lamirato
Sunday April 19 - Third Sunday of Easter
Holy and righteous God, you are the author of life, and you adopt us to be your children. Fill us with your words of life, that we may live as witnesses to the resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING COURSE
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Faith Community Nurse Foundations Course
The Faith Community Nurse Foundations Course will be offered at Glen Eyrie, in the back yard of the Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a designated National Natural Landmark located at the base of Pikes Peak, the mountain that inspired "America the Beautiful". This beautiful retreat setting will be inspirational. The course will provide trained FCN faculty, whole health experience and training with the new 2015 FCN curriculum.
Wednesday August 19 at 4 p.m. to Sunday, August 23rd at 3 p.m., ending with a commissioning service.
See FCNrockies.org for more information about Faith Community Nursing.
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Faith Formation Mentors
Feel like you could use a mentor to support, challenge, and teach you a few things about the awesome world of Faith Formation ministry? Have a gift for supporting, challenging, and teaching someone about the awesome world of Faith Formation ministry? Then come be a part of our Mentoring Ministry within the Faith Formation Network of the RMS! We are looking for those who wish to be paired with a Mentor, as well as those who wish to be a Mentor.
To get connected, contact:
Deaconess Kristen Baltrum 303.817.5482, Kristen@bethlehem-lutheran.net
Pastor Paul Judson
303.809.1681, Paul.judson@firstluth.org
Pastor Zach Parris
720.505.1653, lcmpastor@colorado.edu
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ELCA WORSHIP JUBILEE
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The 2015 ELCA Worship Jubilee will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19-23. There are scholarships available for rostered leaders, congregational musicians and congregation worship leaders. The amount of the scholarship will vary depending upon the number of persons who apply.
You can learn more about the Jubilee by clicking here. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact Ron Roschke (rroschke@rmsleca.org) TODAY. Please include information on the role you play in worship leadership, why you would like to attend the Jubilee, and the best phone number at which you can be reached.
By receiving a scholarship you also must agree to work on a task force to prepare a report for the Office of the Bishop on what the implications of the conference are for our synodical work in the coming year. Please contact Ron if you have any other questions.
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SYNOD ASSEMBLY
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Our Life Together
2015 Synod Assembly
PLEASE CALL
303-777-6700 FOR LATE REGISTRATIONS.
May 1-3
Sheraton Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
Late registrations may be received through April 15.
Please note: the Sheraton hotel no longer has availability for the entire assembly. Alternate hotels are available from the link above.
Important Pre-Assembly Information
YouTube Video Challenge - April 15 Deadline
Bishop Gonia has extended a "YouTube Challenge" to everyone in the Rocky Mountain Synod. Create a 2 minute video using this script, upload it to YouTube, and share the link with Kent Mueller. Winning videos will be featured during the assembly. Prizes for the fan favorites! Click HERE to see a sample entry!
Bring these items for the
Assembly youth project
During Synod Assembly, youth from around Salt Lake City will be gathering at the Sheraton Hotel for an ecumenical gathering involving a Life Together Art Project and a putting together Grace Socks packages for youth who are homeless . They are requesting congregations bring the following items (or monetary contributions) to Assembly:
Socks
water bottle (reusable & collapsible would be best, but we could use the normal type)
travel size wipes
travel size sunscreen
travel size insect repellent
travel size band-aids
lip balm
beef jerky
fruit snacks
lifesavers (or mint like item)
Questions? Email Lisa Mensinger: youth@zelc.org
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SKY RANCH CAMP
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SKY RANCH SHOWER HOUSE DECOMMISSIONING SERVICE
After 38 years of faithful service, the Shower house at Sky Ranch is being replaced! Come join us for a brief decommissioning service at 2:00 this Sunday April 19 at Sky Ranch. Thunderpup Construction will begin formal demolition on Monday, but Sunday is our chance to say good-bye to this relic. We will celebrate with light snacks and for a small donation individuals can help give the current building a "love tap" (sledge hammer and goggles provided). Help make room for the new shower house coming this summer as part of Sky Ranch's 50th Anniversary appeal.
Sky Ranch leadership training
opportunities for High School youth
Youth Go!
Youth Go! is a two-week leadership training program for High School youth. Campers return to their congregations empowered to lead and serve from their week that includes: community building through high and low ropes, a two night backpack trip providing time for prayer and reflection, in depth Bible study and worship planning, visiting some of the program specialists, service projects at Harvest Farm (run by the Denver Rescue Mission helping men with addiction), helping to lead worship and a 24-hour silent retreat.
2015 Dates: June 7-19
Staff In Training
It's not a job. It is an attitude! For those who wonder what it would be like to work at Sky Ranch, this newly restructured program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to be on summer staff. Everyone interested in being a staff in training will participate in a week of training on June 14-19. Everyone who completes this week of training is then eligible to volunteer up to three additional weeks throughout the summer, shadowing and working beside resource staff and counselors, as needed based upon the programs being offered.
Dates: June 14-19
Register for Youth Go! or Staff In Training by visiting our website www.skyranchcolorado.org. For questions please contact our Program Director, Kathryn Seyfarth, at kathryn@skyranchcolorado.org.
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YOUTH MINISTRY AT RAINBOW TRAIL
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Rainbow Trail: Bridging Borders in Mexico
Rainbow Trail's Bridging Borders program is offering an "Open Registration" trip to Mexico for the week of July 5-11, 2015. This week of house building and community will leave your senior high youth with a renewed sense of their faith and a restored excitement for service. This is a great opportunity for those who will not be going to Detroit for the Youth Gathering. If you or someone you know is interested in going on this life-changing trip with Bridging Borders, contact Ben Jarvis at ben.jarvis@rainbowtrail.org or call 719-276-5233.
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TO THE POINT
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Office of the Bishop Eucharist
We invite you to join us the second Wednesday of each month for a staff/community Eucharist Service at 11:30am at the Office of the Bishop. Email Erin Power if you are interested in leading worship! Our next worship will be May 13
Congratulations!
Dean Maloney, a youth members of Joy Lutheran Church, Parker, CO, has been appointed to a two-year term to serve on the Youth Core Leadership Team for the ELCA. Hannah Purkey of Evergreen, Evergreen, CO, is just now finishing up a term on the same team. We extend our gratitude to these two youth who are representing the Rocky Mountain Synod!
Anyone need copies of With One Voice?
Books from the recently-closed Resurrection Lutheran Church are available. Contact Kent Mueller by hitting "reply" to this email if you can use With One Voice books.
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EMPLOYMENT/SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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Position: Senior Executive & Resource Development Assistant
Description: The Senior Executive & Resource Development Assistant is a full time position that provides administrative support services for the President/Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors and helps the Vice President of Development create and cultivate authentic ministry partnerships with congregations and clergy. For the full job description please refer to www.lfsrm.org; under About: Employment Opportunities.
If you are interested, please submit your cover letter and resume to recruit@ForteHumanResources.com
Communications Director
Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Collins, CO
Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a part-time Communications Director to join the staff of a growing 540-member congregation, acting as the primary strategist for communications and marketing efforts. The Director of Communications works together with church leadership and volunteers to promote Trinity's mission, ministries, and events to congregation members, partner congregations and groups, and the local community. More information at http://www.trinitylutheranfc.org/jobs.html
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Interim Training to take place in Denver
The Rocky Mountain Synod is sponsoring a Region 2 Interim Training series, consisting of three phases. Phase One takes place June 1-5, 2015, followed by Phase Two which is case study experiences. Phase Three will be January 18-22, 2016. Phase One and Three will take place at Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village, CO. This training is specifically for those who will be serving an Intentional Interim during the Transition Time in a congregation, but the skills and insights are also valuable for every congregation leader. View the flyer and register online.
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UTAH
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Life is elevated in Utah, especially for Youth.
POP QUIZ time.
Are you between 13-20 yrs. old?
Do you enjoy doing service projects?
Can you doodle?
Do you like to meet new people?
OK, if you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, please join us for some engaging conversations while we are busy assembling Grace Socks for the homeless and getting our fingers dirty with a Life Together Art project. Did I mention that Sky Ranch & Rainbow Trail will be making this super fun? Pst, come check us out - it's OK if you're shy.
Saturday, May 2, 3pm
Sheraton Hotel, Downtown Salt Lake City
Questions: contact Lisa Mensinger: youth@zelc.org
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COLORADO
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Wartburg College organist present concert April 24 in Denver
Dr. Karen Black will be featured in concert at Saint John's Cathedral in Denver, Colorado, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. The cathedral is located at 1350 Washington St. This concert will include works by J. S. Bach, Bernhard Bach, Mendelssohn, Hakim, Conte and Vierne.
Black is the Rudi Inselmann Endowed Professor of Organ at Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa. She teaches organ and church music; music theory and aural skills; serves as organist for weekday chapel and Sunday worship services; and conducts the St. Elizabeth Chorale.
Centering Prayer:
An Introductory Workshop Deepening
our Relationship with God
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Registration 8:15am
Workshop 9am-Noon
Includes light refreshments and materials
COST
Free Will offering
LOCATION
Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church
21755 E. Smoky Hill Rd.
Centennial, CO 80015
Live Music by Jerusalem Road
BBQ & Bluegrass
Saturday, June 6 @ 5:30pm
4501 S. Lemay Ave.,
Fort Collins
Proceeds Benefit Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp
Tickets: $12 (5 and over) or $30 (family), under 5 free
9Health Fair at Augustana on April 20 & 21
Augustana Lutheran Church (5000 E Alameda Ave, Denver, 80246,
www.augustanadenver.org) will host the 9 Health Fair, Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 7 a.m. To noon, offering over 20 different screenings. For a complete list of screenings or to register online, visit www.9healthfair.org.
9Health Fair at Holy Love on April 24
Holy Love Lutheran Church in Aurora is hosting a 9Health Fair on Friday, April 24 from 7am - 12noon. This fair provides low cost bloodwork and free health screenings for anyone 18 years of age or older. For more information on the screenings officered and to sign up to attend, visit http://9healthfair.org/find/find.aspx and follow the prompts to find our fair. If you would like more information, you can also e-mail office@holylovelutheran.org.
intergenerational
SPIRITUALITY:
why we need each other
Do our generational differences matter? Does coming from the Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, the GenXers or the Millennials really affect everything, including the way we experience spirituality?
Generational expert Elisabeth Nesbit will lead a workshop to help understand how generational differences affect our spirituality, as well how we can grow together spiritually. Join us.
April 23, 8:45 a.m. to noon. Cost is $30. Email or call to reserve your space by April 15. Takes place at the Loretto Spirituality Center, 4000 S. Wadsworth, Littleton, CO. Email is lorettospirit@yahoo.com and phone is 303-986-1541.
Invitation from Lutheran Campus Ministry - CU Boulder
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Why work? [an interfaith conversation on the meaning of career]
Wednesday, April 22, 7pm at CU-Boulder in Eaton Humanities 1B50
Do we work for the fortune and fame or just to pay back the loans we took out to get the job in the first place? Lutheran Campus Ministry at CU-Boulder is hosting an interfaith conversation on the meaning of career on Wednesday, April 22nd at 7pm on campus in Boulder in Eaton Humanities 1B50.
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