May 2022

Greetings!

As we say goodbye to the school year and move into summer, we make another transition in a series of many transitions here at LECM. I am full of joy and gratitude that one of those transitions is the beginning of my call to serve as pastor to the LECM community and to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greeley. Since my installation in February, I've been grateful for the warm welcome offered by our students and congregational and campus partners.

This spring we had a lovely, energetic group of students gathering weekly for Sunday Dinner Church. It has been a pleasure in these first couple of months to spend time with them, hear their stories, and learn more about the impact of LECM on their lives. Their care and support for one another through transition and the challenges of college life during a pandemic are a testament to the grace that is at the center of our faith and of this ministry. Their commitment to community inspires me, and I look forward to working with them and all of you to continuing creating spaces for belonging, connection, and joy.

We do none of this work alone! I am are grateful for the faithful support of our local congregations and partners. In prayer, meal donations, volunteer efforts, and financial gifts, you all are a vital part of our community and our ministry. Thank you!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Monica Butler
WHAT'S HAPPENING @LECM
While students away this summer, we are looking forward to remodeling both kitchens in the LECM house. New appliances, cabinets, and countertops will bring both kitchens up to date, supporting both LECM programs and day to day life for our student residents!

We'll also be working hard making plans for the fall semester. Stay tuned for updates about activities for fall 2022!
Dinner Church
Every Sunday night during the school year we gather together for a meal and worship at the LECM House.

Dinner is made possible by meals donated by our friends and partners in ministry. Thank you to all of our cooks!

Dinner Church will begin again on Sunday, August 21 at 6pm!
Winter Retreat
In February, LECM students joined Lutheran Campus Ministry at CSU for a weekend retreat at Rainbow Trail. What a great time to get out of town, relax, and have fun with our LuMin neighbors!
CURRENT STUDENTS
Summer Camp Staff
This summer we have three young adults serving in outdoor ministry, both at Sky Ranch and at Rainbow Trail. Haylee Hayden and Sara Larson are thrilled to be returning to staff at Rainbow Trail this year. Sara will be the Office Assistant and Haylee the Travel Support Director. Carly West will be a counselor again at Sky Ranch. If you go to camp this summer, be sure to say hello!
Congratulations, Grads!
We celebrate and pray for Katelyn Brossett and Brooke Hoglin who graduated from UNC this spring.

"This campus ministry has been such a blessing in my life, not only in the fact that it provided me with a place to live for the last year, but it gave me friends that I cherish very deeply. It was so comforting to have people in Greeley that I could contact when I needed help, and it doesn’t hurt that I got food out of it! I am going to miss this community very much and cannot say thank you enough for everything!"

-Katelyn Brossett, '22
2022 grads Brooke Hoglin Katelyn Brossett
SUPPORT LECM
Your support makes our ministry on campus and with young adults possible! Your donation this summer will help us prepare the house for another year of worship, food and fellowship!

Donate online or send your gifts to 1844 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631.
Food for Body, Mind and Spirit
Do you know a young adult who is hungry? We have food for the body at our Sunday night dinners and in our food bank. Food for the mind as we share our stories, study the Bible, serve others and ask questions about everything. And food for the spirit in our worship, prayer, reflection and community support.
Stay Connected

Rev. Monica Butler, Pastor
970-573-6020

1844 11th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631