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Pastor Ron Roschke
- Missional Gathering Planning
- Campus Ministry and Candidacy Meetings
- RMS Hunger Network Retreat
- Immanuel, Bethune CO
Pastor Sarah Moening
- transition ministry appointments and meetings
Pastor Stephanie Quick Espinoza
- Mission congregation accompaniment
Pastor Kent Mueller
- Lutheran Center & Call Process Administration
- Preach at Prince of Peace, Denver, CO
Erin Power, Diaconal Ministry
- Theological Conference planning
- Ministry Reviews
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry, NM
- Solitary Confinement Conference Call
- Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
- Vacation
Peter Severson - Lutheran Advocacy Ministry, CO
- Together Colorado Statewide Gathering
- Denver VOICE Rise & Thrive breakfast
- Family Leadership Training Institution commencement
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website calendar
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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Bishop Gonia's participation in Methodist conference is a sign of how we are "Church Together"
 Bishop Jim Gonia was invited to participate in the 47th Session of the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church last weekend in Estes Park, akin to our annual Synod Assembly.
He was privileged to participate in their closing worship, which included ordinations and commissionings. The United Methodist Church is a full communion partner with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, making it possible for Bishop Gonia to participate in the laying-on-of-hands for the ordinations and commissionings for ministry. Bishop Gonia is pictured along with the UMC Bishop Elaine Stanovsky. Their theme this year is "Renewal of Creation."
The ELCA and UMC have been full communion partners for five years. This convention was the first demonstration of that new relationship. Additionally, an ELCA pastor, the Rev. Claire Cassell, will soon being serving a two-point UMC parish in southeast Colorado, our first Rocky Mountain Synod ELCA pastor serving a UMC parish.
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2015 Leadership Retreat / Theological Conference is September 21-24 at Estes Park, CO
 Registration will be open soon for the annual gathering for leaders in the Rocky Mountain Synod. The registration deadline is August 20.
Those who have been participating in the Journey of Renewal program will gather one day early for the program closing retreat.
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JUNE 2015
Southeast Colorado Conference
6/21
Our Savior Wild Horse, CO
King of Kings Pueblo, CO
Dirk Robert Stadtlander
Mount Calvary Colorado Springs, CO
Jim Hytjan- Interim
Prince of Peace Colorado Springs, CO
Dave Cruson
In Memoriam
Alvoy F. Ekblad
We give thanks for the life and vision of Alvoy F. Ekblad, who died on June 1. Alvoy (Al) was one of a small group of enthusiasts who conceived, purchased, and built what then became Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp in Roosevelt National Forest. Al and Irene in their passion for helping others continued their support of Sky Ranch into recent years.
A celebration of his life took place on Saturday, June 6 at Trinity Lutheran church in Fort Collins. In consideration of Al's longtime devotion to Sky Ranch, the family would like donations in his memory to be directed to any of the following: Sky Ranch Lutheran Bible Camp, Larimer County Alzheimer's Support Group, or the Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village all in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524.
The Rev. John Hoeger
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society mourns the loss of a past president, the Rev. John Hoeger, who died May 25 in Louisville, Colorado.
He served as a parish pastor in Kansas and California, before engaging in the Society�s work for much of his adult life. One of John�s three sons is the Rev. Daniel Hoeger of Prospect Heights, Illinois, who previously served in the Rocky Mountain Synod in Louisville. John�s wife, Katherine, died in 2012. We give thanks for Pastor Hoeger�s faithful ministry, and we surround his family and friends with our prayers. A funeral service took place May 30 in Kissimmee, Florida.
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Ordination
Asher O'Callaghan
House for all Sinners and Saints, Denver, CO
(St. Thomas Episcopal Church)
2201 Dexter St, Denver, CO
Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m.
Rostered leaders: red
Installations
Pastor Paul Bodin
Prince of Peace,
203 Flying Circle Drive
Gillette, WY
June 27 at 3 p.m.
rostered leaders: green
Asher O'Callaghan
Zion Lutheran Church
1936 Riverside
Idaho Springs, CO
July 5 at 10:30 a.m.
rostered leaders: green
Pastor Rodney Hank
Joy Lutheran Church,
7051 E Parker Hills Ct
Parker, CO
July 11 at 5:30 p.m.
rostered leaders: green
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Prayer of the Day
O God of creation, eternal majesty, you preside over land and sea, sunshine and storm. By your strength pilot us, by your power preserve us, by your wisdom instruct us, and by your hand protect us, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
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Tell the story of the 2015 RMS Assembly
A variety of resources are now available (with more to come) to help tell the story of the Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly, May 1-3 in Salt Lake City.
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| | Rocky Mountain Synod 2015 Assembly Children's Sermon |
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WELCA awards grant to La Clinca Tepeyar in Denver
The churchwide organization of Women of the ELCA has awarded a $2000 grant to La Clinica Tepeyar in Denver, which addresses a growing need for depression support in Denver's underserved Latina community. The WELCA grants support the needs and the development of women since 1990.
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RMS employment opportunities
Congregations and agencies are seeking non-rostered positions, such as office administrators, musicians, faith formation staff, and more. View positions at this link.
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Eucharist is second Wednesday of each month
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!
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Youth will participate in revitalizing Detroit at youth gathering
Living on a block with an abandoned home or two is common for Detroiters, and the city has precious few resources for dealing with such a widespread problem. Neighborhood blight is a health and safety risk to residents, attracts crime, and depresses property values.
This summer, during the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering, youth will participate in Detroit's neighborhood revitalization efforts by boarding up abandoned properties, making neighborhoods safer and healthier for the residents who remain.
While youth will provide the labor, we are in desperate need of supplies. If you know of a building supply company that could donate 4 X 8 OSB boards, please contact Lisa.Jeffrey@elca.org. You can also donate toward the purchase of supplies by going to www.elca.org/Gathering
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ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grant Applications now available
ELCA World Hunger Domestic Hunger Grants support ministries that offer hope and assistance to thousands of people who experience poverty and hunger in the United States. In 2015, World Hunger funded 324 projects across the US for a total of $739,075. Projects range from congregational food pantries to weekend backpack programs for children to job training and living wage advocacy campaigns.
Grants are available for organizations that provide direct relief or assist with community development, community organization, or advocacy. More information and the application are available at http://www.elca.org/domestichungergrants If you have any specific questions about the application itself, please contact Joe Young (joe.young@elca.org) or Johnnie Thompson (johnnie.thompson@elca.org).
Due date for the application is July 10, 2015.
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Annual Holy Cross Pilgrimage is Saturday, July 11 at Vail 
Again this year Mount of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Vail, Colorado, will sponsor a pilgrimage hike climbing Notch Mountain (13,237), in order to view the Mount of the Holy Cross (14,005). Because of the popularity of this hike and due to U.S. Forest Service regulations which limit the group to no more than 15 persons at a time, reservations are required.
The date is Saturday July 11, 2015. The event will last from approximately 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This is a fairly strenuous hike and requires proper hiking gear for a trek in the back country.
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Lutheran Center Film Festival: Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m.
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