A Reconciling in Christ synod
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OFFICE OF THE BISHOP CLOSED FOR SYNOD ASSEMBLY
Please note that that Office of the Bishop will be closed Thursday-Monday, May 3-7.
For emergency matters, please call: 303-218-2468.
Staff will respond to voicemail and email beginning Tuesday, May 8.
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Prayers for those gathering for the 2018 Synod Assembly
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O God,
our beginning and our end,
you kept Abraham and Sarah in safety
throughout the days of their pilgrimage,
you led the children of Israel through the midst of the sea,
and by a star you led the magi to the infant Jesus.
Protect and guide us now as voting members, visitors, guests,
and synod council set out to travel.
O God, we pray you open the hearts of your faithful people
by sending your Holy Spirit. We ask that you direct
those who gather as the Rocky Mountain Synod
at the Synod Assembly by the light of that Spirit,
that they may have a right judgment in all things
and rejoice at all times in your peace.
Help us all to serve as instruments of
healing and hope for the life of the world.
Guide all voting members to follow our Savior’s lead.
We lift up these prayers and all prayers to you,
in the name of Jesus who leads us. Amen.
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eConnection Spotlight:
RMS in the Neighborhood
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Kits of Care service project for Vacation Bible School!
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Looking for a service project to incorporate into this summer's Vacation Bible School? Assemble
Kits of Care for Lutheran World Relief! There are many types of Kits to bring youth together in service to our neighbors in need:
- School Kits: Simple school supplies, like notebooks, pencils and scissors, make a world of difference for families that struggle to afford their children's education
- Personal Care Kits: Basic hygiene items - soap, nail clippers, a towel - are crucial to keeping families healthy, especially after leaving their homes because of war or natural disasters
- Fleece Tie Blankets: In a hospital room or on the hard ground, these handmade blankets provide protection and a sense of comfort
LWR has resources available to help VBS leaders collect items, assemble kits and track them as they travel around the world. Visit
lwr.org/kits to get started!
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Join us for a Concert to support Educate, Equip, Enact
Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Westin Hotel, Westminster, CO
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Front Range folks are invited to join us at the assembly for a concert by
Tangled Blue, Lutheran musicians who have played for both the RMS and ELCA Youth Gatherings.
This concert is in support of
Educate, Equip, Enact, our Lilly Grant addressing financial concerns of our rostered ministers.
Suggested donation: $10/person. Youth and families welcome regardless of ability to pay!
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Film:
The Stones Cry Out, the Story of the Palestinian Christians
Directed by Yasmine Perni
On Christmas Eve, we sing "O Little Town of Bethlehem," but what do we know of the people who still live in Bethlehem today? This is their story, in their voices, from the Nakba of 1948 until today. The film won an award at the Barcelona International Film Festival.
Yasmine Perni moved from her native Italy to the Middle East when she was 13 years old, living in Sudan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan and Jerusalem. A graduate of the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies, she has worked as a journalist, photographer, television producer and mother. (55 min.) See more: about the film:
http://www.thestonescryoutmovie.com
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Office of the Bishop Eucharist, Wednesday, May 9
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Our monthly Eucharist will be held at the Lutheran Center on Wednesday, May 9 at 11:30 a.m.
All are invited to join in this 30 minute worship.
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RMS Prayer Cycle
Week of May 6
MAY 2018: METRO EAST CONFERENCE
Aurora Area Strategy Ministry
Cindy Robles
All Saints
- Aurora, CO
John Petty
Augustana
- Denver, CO
Ann Hultquist
Caitlin Trussell
Shanna VanderWel
Bethel
- Aurora, CO
Barbara Lemke
Christ the Savior
- Aurora, CO
Paul Ziegler
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Join us in daily prayer:
Download
ELCA Prayer Ventures
for daily guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world.
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Sunday, May 6
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Prayer of the Day
O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you that, loving you above all things, we may obtain your promises, which exceed all we can desire; through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
In God's Hands: Ecumenical Prayer Cycle from the World Council of Churches
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Ken Caryl Concerts of St. Philip Lutheran Presents
Singin' and Swingin'
Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm
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We hope you will join us for our first concert of 2018 -
Singin' and Swingin' - featuring the
Denver Jazz Club Youth All Stars. Ken Caryl Concerts info, directions, and schedule
here.
Refreshments will be served following the performance and the band will keep playing for those who wish to dance. As always, the concert is FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY. A free-will offering will be collected to benefit the MC-1 Foundation.
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Hearing for the Draft Social Statement "Women and Justice: One in Christ"
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 7:00 p.m.
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Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Ave.
Cherry Hills Village, CO
A hearing on the draft social statement
"Women and Justice: One In Christ," will be held on Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Please come ready to go line by line through the social statement and offer feedback on verbiage and concepts. This will not be a study of the statement, only a hearing for feedback to the ELCA task force.
A copy of the draft can be found
here. For more information, please contact Pr. Brigette Weier at
brigette@bethany-denver.org. Please look for other locations and times for hearings throughout the summer.
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Addiction & Faith Conference
September 28, 29 & 30, 2018
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Addiction and Faith Conference
For Congregations, Clergy & Care Givers
at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Opioid addiction is taking 115 lives a day, and when you add alcohol deaths the number more than doubles. Opioid overdose is the number one killer for those under 50.
This as an opportunity to help teach, inspire, and equip other clergy and congregational care givers to address the serious and growing problem of addiction. This is help we need.
Open to anyone interested in exploring the devastation of addiction and the remarkable healing process of faith. Together, we'll enhance our knowledge about addiction recovery, share stories of learning and hope, and celebrate our faith in God’s abiding grace. Featuring: Internationally-known keynote speakers and interactive workshops and breakout sessions. CEU's Available for nurses and health care professionals.
Please register and attend the conference
here
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An Early Bird special rate is good through the end of June.
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Educational Tour of the Holy Land
Saturday, December 29, 2018 - Thursday, January 10, 2019
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Tour the Holy Land with former Vice President of the RMS, Dr. Rod Schofield, Sharie Schofield and Palestinian Christian, Elias Nawawieh.
Beginning in Galilee, visit ancient OT and NT sites throughout Israel and Palestine and experience a deeper connection to the roots of Christianity and gain greater understanding of the current situation in the Holy Land. Rod has represented the ELCA with the schools of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) for the past 13 years and has co led groups of clergy and lay people to the land we call holy.
Cost is $3,490 for the entire trip, including RT airfare from Chicago. Contact Rod at
rodschofield93@gmail.com for more information and an itinerary brochure.
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LFS Rocky Mountains - May Announcements
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- The refugee program is a charity partner with the Colfax Marathon this year! The race will happen Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20. Interested in running or donating in support of other runners to raise awareness of refugees in our city? Simply choose Lutheran Family Services as your charity partner when you complete your race registration, and join the LFS staff as we #Run4Refugees in the 5k, Urban 10 Miler, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and 5-Person Marathon Relay! For more information, to donate, or to register visit http://www.runcolfax.org/charity-partners/lutheran-family-services/ or contact Refugee Programs Volunteer & Community Relations Coordinator Kate Strebe at kate.strebe@lfsrm.org or 303-225-0199.
- Are you passionate about helping those in need in our community? Do you love to play golf? LFS would love your help! The 24th Annual Golf Classic for Lutheran Family Services is happening on August 17 at the Hiwan Golf Club. If you would like to join the golf committee and help us plan this amazing tournament please contact Lauren Knudsen at Lauren.Knudsen@lfsrm.org.
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Resource Corner
check back each week for a new or featured resource for your congregation
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ELA World Hunger's Global Farm Challenge
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Join us in our year-long,
youth-driven fundraising challenge to support the agriculture-related programs of ELCA World Hunger. Start raising funds in advance of the
2018 ELCA Youth Gathering taking place in June. The goal is to raise
$500,000 to equip communities around the world and in the United States to turn hungry seasons into hopeful ones.
In the Interactive Learning Space in the Houston NRG Center, youth and young adults will have the chance to have an unforgettable experience designed to immerse them in what it is like to be a smallholder farmer around the world.
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Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries
Chaplains’ Office
Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN
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Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full-time chaplain and director of campus ministries. This is an 11-month position reporting to the chaplain of the college. Review of applications will begin on May 14, 2018.
The chaplain and director of campus ministries will work in collaboration with students to create and lead Christian ministries that foster a mature understanding and embodiment of the Christian faith through the development and support of student-focused ministries, including worship, small groups, leadership development, retreats, spiritual care, service, and social justice advocacy.
Position opening description
here.
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All Non-Rostered Positions
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Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministries
Chaplains’ Office, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN
Executive Director
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM), Ashland, Nebraska
Director of Faith Formation (part-time)
Broadmoor Community UCC, 315 Lake Ave. Colorado Springs, CO
Director of Worship & Music Ministry (full-time)
Christ Lutheran Church - Highlands Ranch, CO
Director of Elementary School Ministries
Cross of Hope Lutheran Church - Albuquerque, NM
ACPE Chaplain Residency 2018-2019
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
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Office of the Bishop This Week
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Bishop Gonia
- Synod Council
- Synod Assembly
Pastor Kent Mueller (1/2 time)
- Synod Council
- Synod Assembly
Ruth Hoffman
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM
- Synod Assembly
- Synod Council
- NM Conference of Churches
Peter Severson
Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-CO
- Synod Assembly
- Synod Council
- Colorado Social Legislation Committee
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Pastor Judith VanOsdol
- Stewardship for All Seasons Cohort 2 launch
- Synod Council
- Missional leaders pre-Assembly gathering
- Synod Assembly
- Indonesian Community St. Mark's, Aurora
- Leadership Planning Team
Deacon Erin Power
- Synod Assembly
- Synod Council
Pastor Sarah Moening
- Synod Assembly
- Synod Council
- Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Fort Morgan, and Bethlehem, Brush, CO
Pastor Leslie Welton
- Synod Council
- Synod Assembly
- Youth Gathering Synod Day Prep
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Rocky Mountain Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
800-525-0462 / 303-777-6700 / fax 303-339-4744
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