June 10, 2020 - updates
A Reconciling in Christ synod
RMS & ELCA News and Events
Living Faith: Church in Society
Summer Discussion Series via ZOOM
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. beginning June 24
*UPDATE: the first meeting date is Wednesday, June 24! (not June 14)

Gathering opportunity for pastors, deacons, faith formation leaders, and small group or adult education leaders:

God calls us into community,  and through God’s active guidance we can build that community into one that extends God’s hands and feet into the world. We are activated - through Scripture, personal experience, church tradition and the gift of reason - to exercise the art of compassionate conversation about real issues that matter to our lives today.  Living Faith  seeks to foster that art.

Join us this summer for an 8-week discussion on seven of our ELCA Social Statements. These gatherings are specifically for folks who are interested in leading a conversation in their own ministry settings. The full discussion guide will be available mid-August.

For Your Bulletin
Ordination

Nic Leither
First Avenue Presbyterian,
Denver, CO
6:00pm, Saturday, June 27
Color of the day:   Red

Installation

Rev. Nic Leither
St. Marks, Aurora, CO
Time TBD, Sunday, June 28
Color of the day:   Green

UPDATE:

As much as we wish it could be, Nic Leither's ordination will not be an in-person event. The video link to attend-view will be shared.

His installation will also not be an in-person event. The time and St. Mark's ZOOM link will be shared.

Please do not plan on attending these events in-person.
Employment Opportunities
New Listing
Children, Youth, Family & Social Media Minister
Evergreen Lutheran Church - Evergreen, CO
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.
Office of the Bishop This Week
  Bishop Jim Gonia
  • 1-1 Appointments
  • Region 2 Consultation & Mobility Conference
  • Available by email: jgonia@rmselca.org

ELCA DIRECTOR FOR EVANGELICAL MISSION
Pastor Dana Peterson
  • Excellence in Leadership Retreat
  • Bethlehem, Longmont, CO
  • Region 2 Consultation
  • Available by email: dpeterson@rmselca.org

LUTHERAN ADVOCACY MINISTRY NEW MEXICO
Kurt Rager

LUTHERAN ADVOCACY MINISTRY COLORADO
Peter Severson

ELCA REGIONAL GIFT PLANNER
Tina Kvitek
ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP FOR CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
Pastor Sarah Moening
  • Excellence in Leadership Retreat
  • Region 2 Consultation and Mobility Conference
  • 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

ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP FOR FAITH FORMATION & CANDIDACY
Pastor Leslie O'Callaghan
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