Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin
that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with
the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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RMS Prayer Cycle
UTAH CONFERENCE
12/20
Our Saviour's
Salt Lake City, UT
Jeff Beebe
Prince of Peace
Logan, UT
Scott Thalacker
Shepherd of the Mountains
Park City, UT
Steve Leiser
12/27
St. Matthew's
Salt Lake City, UT
Christine Higuerra-Street
Zion Salt Lake City, UT
Steve Klemz
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Bishop Jim Gonia
Pastor Ron Roschke
Pastor Sarah Moening
Pastor Judith VanOsdol
Erin Power, Diaconal Minister
- Middle School Youth Gathering Planning
- Vacation
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry, NM
Peter Severson- Lutheran Advocacy Ministry, CO
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2016
JANUARY 15-17
Middle School Youth Gathering
Hotel Elegante
Colorado Springs, CO
APRIL 28-30
2016 Synod Assembly
Embassy Suites
Loveland, CO
SEPTEMBER 19-22
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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Office of the Bishop is closed Dec. 23 - Jan. 3
Because of the holidays and the staff taking vacation days between Christmas and New Years, the Office of the Bishop will be closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 3.
Note that phone messages left for staff members are delivered directly to their email. Staff members will be checking email periodically.
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 Middle School
Youth Gathering
January 15 - 17, 2016
Hotel Elegant�
& Conference Center
Colorado Springs, Colorado
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Gathering Supplies Needed:
As we finalize the last details, we are still in need of a few items.
- Our service project is a perfect way to use your THRIVENT ACTION TEAM GRANT. We are looking for 2-3 Thrivent members who could sponsor this .
- Not a Thrivent member? Consider a financial donation to support the blessing bags project!
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- We are also looking for a congregation to partner with us to buy "boomwhackers" for the gathering band. Partner with us to purchase them for the gathering ($100-150) and take them home when its over!
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Visit the new rmselca.org!
The Rocky Mountain Synod has unveil a new dynamic website that will work as well on a mobile phone as on a computer screen.
On the new site, the same information is presented in different formats depending on the size of the screen, so the experience on a mobile phone is much improved.
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Message from the RMSWO President:
Merry Christmas to the Women of the Rocky Mountain Synod. The RMSWO Board has moved to discontinue the print copy of the Views from the Rockies newsletter with the first issue of 2016. In order for this to be successful, please sign up to receive the eConnection newsletter. By receiving the eConnection, you will receive a link to the latest issue of the Views when published, plus you will be learning more about what is happening from congregations and organizations in the synod. Check out the new Synod website with the Women's ministry page. Questions, please contact Anna Thompson, RMSWO President at anna498.at@gmail.com or Susan Mitchell, RMSWO Treasurer at shm@artguidesource.com.
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2016 Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM Bishop's Legislative Luncheon & Issues Briefing on Thursday, February 4
The Bishop's Legislative Luncheon will be at 12:30 pm in La Terraza at La Fonda Hotel (100 East San Francisco) on Thursday, February 4.
In order to help meet our growing expenses for this event, the cost of the luncheon has been increased to $35 per person. The cost is reduced to $30 when 4 or more people attend from your congregation or group. If you are only able to attend the morning Issues Briefing, the cost is $10. Deadline for reservations is January 31.
Please make reservations by calling the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM office at 505.984.8005 or sending an email to info@lutheranadvocacynm.org . More details in the NM section below.
CO Faith Advocacy Day is Saturday, Feb. 20
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-Colorado invites everyone to join us for Colorado Faith Advocacy Day 2016 on Saturday, February 20, at Bethany Lutheran Church. Mark your calendars now! More details will be announced this month and registration will open in early January.
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Consider an end-of-the-year gift
to the Better Together Fund
The Scriptures remind us that we are the Body of Christ, woven together for the sake of our witness to God's love and grace. As members of the ELCA we claim the power of being Christ's Church-Better Together.
At our Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly in May the Synod Council announced the Better Together Fund, an opportunity for those passionate about our shared ministry as a synod and as a global church to set aside one dollar a day (or more) for the foundational work we do together. Currently the amount raised is over $36,000!
Gifts may be given online, or send in a check made out to Rocky Mountain Synod. Gifts of appreciated stock are also welcome, providing a smart gifting strategy. Send an email to Kent Mueller to receive information about giving a gift of stock.
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Rostered leader transitions and openings
Rostered leaders include pastors, diaconal ministers, associates in ministry, and deaconesses. View the list of congregations in transition at this link on the new RMS website:
Visit the RMS Global Mission Facebook Page
The Global Mission Committee has a Face Book page. You are invited to visit and like the page to get the latest information on our ministry and mission we are doing together all around the world.
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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 11:30 am at the Office of the Bishop. Email Maria Sutton if you are interested in leading worship!
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Non-rostered positions available
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LUTHERAN ADVOCACY MINISTRY NEW MEXICO
2016 Bishop's Luncheon &
Issues Briefing: February 4
You are invited and urged to attend the 2016 Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM Bishop's Legislative Luncheon & Issues Briefing on Thursday, February 4.
PLEASE NOTE: This year, the morning Issues Briefing will be at the United Church (1804 Arroyo Chamiso, which is near Christ LutheranChurch). Registration and refreshments will begin at 9:00 am.
The Bishop's Legislative Luncheon will be at 12:30 pm in La Terraza at La Fonda Hotel (100 East San Francisco). In order to help meet our growing expenses for this event, the cost of the luncheon has been increased to $35 per person. The cost is reduced to $30 when 4 or more people attend from your congregation or group. If you are only able to attend the morning Issues Briefing, the cost is $10. Deadline for reservations is January 31. Please make reservations by calling the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM office at 505.984.8005 or sending an email to info@lutheranadvocacynm.org. After the luncheon, there will be a chance to visit the Roundhouse, contact your legislators and get acquainted with the capitol. Those who can join us for this opportunity will meetafter the luncheon at about 2:15 in the east lobby of the Roundhouse. See you on February 4!
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Piano Concert in Loveland is Jan 29
Gary Schmidt is the church musician at Bethel Lutheran Church, Windsor, Colorado. He is presenting an "Evening with the Classics" on Friday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre, 228 E. 4th Street, Loveland.
The concert will feature well-loved piano classics by Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninoff and other. Tickets are $15, ($12 seniors/students). Available from the box office at 970-962-2120.
Flute Recital in Denver is December 30 at St. Paul's
 Saint Paul Lutheran Church invites you to a concert during the 12 days of Christmas. The free recital is Wednesday, December 30 at 7:30 p.m.at Saint Paul, 1600 Grant Street, Denver, CO. The flute and piano recital will feature works by Prokofiev, Copland, and more.
The flutist is Cora Crisman. Following her studies at Ithaca College, Cora pursued a Master of Arts at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Most recently she has enjoyed playing with the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, and the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra in Texas. All are invited.
Beyond Divorce: Seminar series begins January 14
Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends, begins on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. The 10 week seminar is from 6:30 to 8:30 PM each Thursday, and promotes healing for those who are going through a divorce or the ending of a love relationship. Education, support and optional social activities are provided. Complementary child care is available. For more information please contact Beth Walker at 720-352-9915 or bethdwalker@gmail.com
Tool for premarital and married couples: Enrich
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Training is being offered on Friday, January 29, 2016, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Avenue, in Cherry Hills Village. The workshop is designed to teach facilitators to utilize this tool to assist both premarital and married couples in understanding and improving their relationship. For more information or to register, please contact Beth Walker at bethdwalker@gmail.com or 720-352-9915.
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