A Reconciling in Christ synod
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We celebrate our 28 congregations and 6 ministries who are Reconciling in Christ Communities!
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Rocky Mountain Synod
Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry
, Greeley, CO
UNC Campus Ministry
, Greeley, CO
Abiding Hope
, Littleton, CO
Grace Lutheran Church
, Colorado Springs, CO
Christ the Servant
, Louisville, CO
Our Saviour's
, Fort Collins, CO
Highlands
, Denver, CO
Urban Servant Corps
, Denver, CO
Our Savior's
, Denver, CO
Epiphany
Denver, CO
St. Paul
, Denver, CO
Westview
, Boulder, CO
Holy Trinity
, Littleton, CO
Grace
, Boulder, CO
Campus Ministry
, CU Boulder, CO
Zion
, Idaho Springs, CO
Well of Hope
, Castle Rock, CO
Peace in Christ
, Elizabeth, CO
King of Glory
, Loveland, CO
Spirit of Joy
, Fort Collins, CO
Trinity
, Fort Collins, CO
Lord of the Mountains
, Dillon, CO
Shepherd of the Valley
, Grand Junction, CO
Christ
, Santa Fe,NM
All Saints
, Albuquerque, NM
Luther House Campus Ministry
, Albuquerque, NM
St. Tim's
, Albuquerque, NM
St. Paul
, Albuquerque,NM
Our Savior's
, Salt Lake City, UT
Zion
, Salt Lake City, UT
Mt. Tabor
, Salt Lake City, UT
Prince of Peace
, Logan, UT
Peace
, Las Cruces, NM
The Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program is for congregations, synods, colleges, seminaries, and other Lutheran organizations and ministry communities who have made a public commitment to welcome, include and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people.
By having a statement affirming this welcome that specifically names either, "LGBTQIA+ people" or "people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions" in their statement, these faith communities are accepted into the Reconciling in Christ partnership with ReconcilingWorks. There are now around 886 RIC Partners throughout the United States and Canada.
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eConnection Spotlight:
RMS in the Neighborhood
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Daily Bread Matching Grants
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Ninety-six percent of ELCA congregations participate in some form of feeding ministry, from community meals to food pantries – truly providing daily bread.
THAT’s AMAZING! With COVID-19 bringing so much of daily life to a grinding halt and creating an economic pandemic in its wake, these ministries are more vital than ever.
ELCA World Hunger’s Daily Bread Matching Grants support congregations and their partners as they work toward a just world where all are fed. In response to COVID-19, 200 congregations invited their members, networks, and friends to support their feeding ministries by raising funds online to match a $500 grant from ELCA World Hunger. Together, they raised over $200,000 in less than three weeks!
More Daily Bread grants will be available as soon as the necessary donations come in. To be informed of future Daily Bread Matching Grant opportunities, email
Hunger@elca.org.
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HELP PEOPLE FIND RESOURCES with Community Assistance Guides
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The guides are meant to be a starting point for finding applications and information on public programs and can be shared electronically with members of a congregation, contacts on an email list, or with clients of a feeding ministry. They can also be printed and placed in bags of food during distribution days at a food pantry. These can also be posted to social media groups for a community or shared on a website.
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RMS & ELCA News and Events
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Advocacy Tools for Loving Your Neighbor
Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:30 p.m. - 12 noon MDT
Online event
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Our thoughts and prayers inform our actions.
“Advocacy Tools for Loving Your Neighbor”
is an online training event jointly hosted by The Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to equip you. Both Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, plus advocacy leaders from both denominations, will be part of this time of exploring the nature of faith-based advocacy, the issues to which we can speak, and the ways we can make our voices heard. Rostered ministers, Lutherans, Episcopalians and friends are welcome to the free webinar and will leave with tools and inspiration to make a difference.
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Mark your calendars, July 12, for our next guest preacher!
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Rev. Zach Parris, Lutheran Campus Ministry CU-Boulder will be offering a sermon to be used on July 12. The video will be available on our
RMS Vimeo Channel by July 7.
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Connect Your College Students with Lutheran Campus Ministry!
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Did you know... The best way for incoming students to connect with our life-giving work is through the referral of a trusted adult, like you! College students connected to Lutheran Campus Ministry are more likely to complete their degree programs and are more likely to seek out a faith community after graduation than those who are not. Whether you are a parent, pastor, or youth leader, you can help students connect using the LuMin Student Referral Form (first link below) or reaching out to any of this synod's campus pastors (second link). We look forward to welcoming your college students this fall!
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Excellence in Leadership Fall Registration OPEN!
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In light of the uncertain progression of the coronavirus, the Excellence in Leadership (EiL) training team has made the decision to offer the EiL program for the next cohort in a completely digital format. These adjustments have pushed back the start date of our registration, however, registration for the 2020-2022 cohort is now open.
As with the first cohort, there will be 7 sessions/presentations which all participants will be expected to attend. However, these will all be offered online via Zoom and recorded, in case you are unable to attend the sessions live. Additionally, each participant will be expected to engage with a small group with fellow participants throughout the program.
The dates and times for the sessions during the first year are as follows:
- Session #1 – Friday, Sept 4, 2020, 9:00 am – 12 noon, plus a small group session
- Session #2 – Saturday, Oct 17, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
- Session #3 – Friday, Nov 6, 9:00 am – 12 noon, plus a small group session
- Session #4 – Saturday, Jan 9, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
- Session #5 – Friday, Feb 19, 9:00 am – 12 noon, plus a small group session
- Session #6 – Saturday, Mar 20, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
- Session #7 – Friday, May 7, 9:00 am – 12 noon, plus a small group session
Times for small group meetings will be determined at a later date.
Any additional questions about registration or the Excellence in Leadership program may be directed to Dana Anderson (
danderson@rmselca.org)
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RMS Prayer Cycle
JULY 2020
NORTH NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE
- Week of July 5 -
All Saints - Albuquerque, NM
Kristen Schultz
Bethlehem - Los Alamos, NM
Nicolé Ferry
Camino de Vida - Albuquerque, NM
Guillermo Yela
Christ - Santa Fe, NM
Joene Herr
Christ the King - Durango, CO
Tim Orlowski
Community of Joy - Rio Rancho, NM
Paul Schick
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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, July 5
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Prayer of the Day
You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
In God's Hands: Ecumenical Prayer Cycle from the World Council of Churches
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"Living our Values in these Tumultuous Times"
Thursday, July 2, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Online event
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At times it seems as if the very fabric of our lives has been ripped asunder. How can we, as people of faith, live out our values today?
We are affected by the COVID pandemic. Many are stressed by financial upheavals and the income disparity. Blatant racism is exposed. Come to discuss these issues in light of our faith tradition and values.
Anne Weiher retired from Metro State University as a psychology professor. Her interest in mental health comes from her personal journey with bipolar disorder and from her daughter’s struggle with a severe eating disorder. She is a NAMI leader for Family to Family, serves as chair of the mental health ministry at her church, and facilitates a bi-monthly spiritual support group for those affected by mental illness.
Meeting ID: 426 442 0220
+13462487799,,4264420220# US (Houston)
+16699006833,,4264420220# US (San Jose)
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Service of Remembrance
Sunday, July 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Online event
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You are invited to join
American Lutheran
and
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
Churches in Grand Junction, CO for an online
Service of Remembrance
to recall in grief and hope all those people and relationships we have lost since we were last able to gather in person.
This service will be streamed live on YouTube at
youtube.com/americanlutheranchurchgjLIVE
on Sunday, July 5 at 9:30 a.m. (MDT). The recorded service will be available at that same YouTube channel after live worship has ended.
This unique service was written by Deacon Gail Britt, Minister of Hope and Healing in the RMS. She and Pastor Dan Carlson will lead worship with Pastor Valerie Carlson preaching.
You may access the bulletin and live stream worship via the American Lutheran website at
alcgj.org
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TRUTH and Faith reflections: The truths we tell
from Women of the ELCA,
Bold Café, July 2020
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A student uses her voice and talent to advocate against sexual assualt. Read more Faith reflections: The truths we tell by Sara Olson-Smith A pastor shares how to support victims of sexual assualt.
Our memories are strange things. When we think we've got things filed nicely away in the back of the drawer, something yanks them out, scattering piles of memories like paper across a desk. Sometimes those rediscovered memories are a blessing, like...
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Organist & Choir Accompanist
Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church - Lakewood, CO
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A successful candidate, aligned with
Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church
’s mission statement: Worshiping and Growing Together in Christ, Serving and Reaching Out Joyfully to All“ will be organized, communicative, intrinsically motivated, hold a sincere commitment to artistic value and musical performance and able to integrate their musical knowledge as an organist/accompanist into the community and worship experiences at Holy Shepherd.
A full job description, qualifications, responsibilities, and hiring process is available
here
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Education Director
Peace Lutheran Church - El Paso, TX
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Peace Lutheran Preschool and Daycare
in El Paso is seeking a new Education Director. The mission of the school is to nurture children, to develop positive strengths, ethics, and skills necessary to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives, and to meet the challenges of our world. We are excited to find the next right person to lead the school in providing excellent care and education to children and families in our community! Job description is available
here
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Children, Youth, Family & Social Media Minister
Evergreen Lutheran Church - Evergreen, CO
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Evergreen Lutheran (ELC), a vibrant, fun and growing congregation in the foothills west of Denver is seeking a full-time person to partner with an already strong and committed staff. Candidates should possess a heart for Jesus, a desire to bless young people and a gracious congregation with unselfish ministry. The Pastor and staff of ELC hope to partner with an individual who is a servant-leader, who wants to create their own, strong ministry, lives inclusively and relationally. The position is benefit eligible and the salary is competitive. If you are interested, please send your resume, cover letter and references to Pastor Vera Guebert-Steward at
Guebstewar@gmail.com (303-674-4654). Interviews will begin by mid-June. ELC hopes to fill the position by August 1, 2020.
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All Non-Rostered Listings
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Organist & Choir Accompanist
Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church - Lakewood, CO
Education Director
Peace Lutheran Church - El Paso, TX
Children, Youth, Family & Social Media Minister
Evergreen Lutheran Church - Evergreen, CO
Preschool Director (full-time)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Littleton, CO
Coordinator of Children/Youth Faith Formation
Broadmoor Community Church, United Church of Christ - Colorado Springs, CO
Director of Choirs (part-time)
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church - Los Alamos, NM
Facilities Manager
Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church - Lakewood, CO
Lead Servant for Financial Resources
Abiding Hope Lutheran Church - Littleton, CO
Office Administrator (part-time)
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Centennial, CO
Minister of Music (full-time)
Augustana Lutheran Church - Denver, CO
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Office of the Bishop This Week
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Bishop Jim Gonia
ELCA DIRECTOR FOR EVANGELICAL MISSION
Pastor Dana Peterson
LUTHERAN ADVOCACY MINISTRY NEW MEXICO
Kurt Rager
LUTHERAN ADVOCACY MINISTRY COLORADO
Peter Severson
ELCA REGIONAL GIFT PLANNER
Tina Kvitek
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ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP FOR CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
Pastor Sarah Moening
- Vacation June 30-July 4
- Congregation Transition
- All Saints, Aurora, CO
- Available by email: smoening@rmselca.org
ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP FOR LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
Pastor Kent Mueller
(1/2 time)
ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP FOR SYNODICAL LIFE
Deacon Erin Power
- Living Faith Discussion
- Theological Conference Planning Team
- ELCA Committee on Appeals
- Vacation July 3-7
- Available by email: epower@rmselca.org
ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP FOR FAITH FORMATION & CANDIDACY
Pastor Leslie O'Callaghan
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Feel free to contact
Andrew Nakatan
i
, Communications Assistant, with your questions and comments about eConnection and our website!
Rocky Mountain Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
800-525-0462 / 303-777-6700 / fax
303-733-0750
Past issues of eConnection may be found
here.
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