Rostered Ministers and council leaders are invited to join a conversation January 28 (tomorrow!) as we navigate together worship as the COVID-19 vaccination becomes available.

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Join this timely conversation on Wednesday, January 27, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on these issues with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, The Most Rev. Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church; Dr. Andrew Whitehead, Associate Professor of Sociology at Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis; and Amanda Tyler, executive director of BJC - Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty.

I was looking in a magazine from the ELCA. I saw a picture of a church feeding hungry people. In the middle of the magazine was an envelope. My dad told me it was for sending money to the ELCA, and I decided to give $6 that I had leftover from my birthday. I wanted to give to ELCA World Hunger, because I want to help feed hungry people. I told my dad that we have enough food every day, and other people do not.

Attention, all candidates for rostered ministry! Do you have questions about how the new process for first call works? Would you like more information?

Attend this webinar with key people representing churchwide and the RMS, including Regional Candidacy and Leadership Manager Deacon Laura Gifford, and Office of the Bishop Staff, for an overview and discussion about the new first call process for candidates for rostered ministry. This webinar will be recorded and available for later viewing if you are unable to attend.

Despite the many challenges faced in 2020, Christ's Church continues to proclaim God's unconditional love across the Rocky Mountain Synod. Thanks to your continued participation and financial generosity we are learning anew not only what it means to be Better Together, but to be Christ’s Church for the life of the world.

Thank you for YOUR part in our shared ministry and witness and for YOUR gracious support of our life together as Christ’s Church, for your investment in all that it means to be God’s people in the ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod!  

This discussion series is intended to create an experience for each of us the chance to think about our personal stories of race and faith. This discussion guide includes a guided timeline experience and individual journal prompts. Participants are encouraged to engage as much of the materials as they are able. Synod Assembly Voting Members are specifically asked to engage this work as part of the preparation for the assembly, though anyone in the RMS is invited to participate. 

Wednesday, February 17, 4:00pm: Opening Conversation with Bishop Gonia, Rev. Ron Roschke, & Assembly Keynote Speaker Dr. Edward Antonio

Session 1: Sunday, February 21st, 6pm OR  Wednesday, February 24th, 3pm

Session 2: Sunday, February 28th 6pm OR Wednesday, March 3, 3pm

Session 3: Sunday, March 7th 6pm OR Wednesday, March 10, 3pm

Session 4: Sunday, March 14th 6pm OR Wednesday, March 17, 3pm

Session 5: Sunday, March 21st 6pm or Wednesday, February 24th, 3pm

St. John's - Thornton, CO

St. Stephen's - Northglenn, CO

United Church of the San Juans - Ridgway, CO

Zion - Idaho Springs, CO

Zion - Montrose, CO

We live in a remarkable time in so many ways, full of promising developments as well as profound, multi-leveled dangers--including fragmentation in our government. How can we as individuals actively help this situation, instead of possibly making it worse, despite our good intentions. We invite you to a discussion where we may freshly question and explore our assumptions related to world view and politics. Our intention is to invoke the further recognition that we, all of us, are the voices of a system that’s expressing something--and that expression needs to be heard in order to invite the emergence of an evolution beyond our current state of highly polarized political and spiritual conflict.

Chuck Knapp, M.A., L.P.C., a graduate of Naropa University, worked for many years in the public mental health sector. In 1990 he co-founded Windhorse Community Services in Boulder, Colorado, where he served as a Co-Director until 2019, and currently works as a senior clinician. He is co-founder and Editor of the Windhorse Journal.

Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4264420220

Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4264420220

Join us for our second Culinary Concert featuring jazz musicians Neil Bridge and Karen Lee Bridge and guest chef Andrew Hudson. “What the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love!” is the perfect way to enjoy Valentine’s Day with your family, spouse, friend, or partner. The Bridge’s will perform classic love songs while you treat yourself to delicious recipes from Spain in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Recipes and a shopping list will be shared ahead of time. This is a virtual event and a link will be sent 24 hours prior to the concert showtime. This online event is free, but your donations are appreciated in lieu of admission in support of Augustana Arts.

Get your tickets and donate here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35350/production/1036831?performanceId=10623059

At Urban Servant Corps (USC), we believe that service is transformational. It offers connection from one human to another and when we are of service to one another in the context of intentional community, simplicity and faith, we become more deeply aligned with our own purpose.

Please consider joining the USC intentional community for a year of service to our vulnerable neighbors, simple living and faith formation.

Learn more and apply at:

http://www.urbanservantcorps.org/

Everist and Vos challenge congregations to take a new look at and mission -- to see themselves as God's people in the world. Explore exciting new understandings that come from starting with people in the world rather than with church structures. Professors Everist (clergy, Wartburg Theological Seminary) and Vos (laity, Muhlen-berg College) bring their insights to bear on how people's daily struggles, needs, and hopes can connect to God's mission through practical steps.

This beautiful, full-color Lenten devotional highlights readings from the Gospel of Mark with 46 entries, one for each day from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Each reading is accompanied by a photo, a quote to ponder, a reflection, and a prayer. This accessible and colorful format makes it easy to incorporate a simple Christian observance into your Lenten journey.

A Story to Tell focuses on texts from the Gospel of Mark that show Jesus' journey from baptism to the cross. The gospel writer has a story to tell, moving quickly from one scene to the next. The urgent tone of the story grabs us and pulls us in, but all the action comes to a halt when those who see the empty tomb tell no one about this. Is this the end of the story?

Also available in Large Print and as an ebook (Kindle, Google Play, Nook, Kobo, and Apple Books). You can order the devotional from Augsburg Fortress, Amazon, or IndieBound. The button below will take you to a page with all three options.

A new guide written by ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellows brings clear-eyed questions, reflections and practical information for use by individuals and groups of many ages interested in getting started with faith-based advocacy by juxtaposing background, activities and the personal experience of advocates in light of Lutheran convictions.

The ELCA Federal Credit Union now offers ministry loans of up to $100,000 to congregations — doubling the previous maximum amount. Ministry loans at favorable interest rates can be used for building repairs, vehicle purchases, small projects and supplemental operating income. The credit union also offers a ministry credit card. With unique benefits, the cost-effective card has no annual fee and is an alternative to standard business cards. Ministry loans and credit cards are another way the credit union assists congregations financially, allowing you to focus on your ministry. Find out more about these financial opportunities at https://www.elcafcu.org/personal/ministry-solutions under “Credit Cards and Loans.”

When someone feels God is calling them to make a difference in the world, the sheer number of questions and options can be overwhelming. Coming in early 2021, Journi is a digital tool for everyone who feels called to leadership in this church. Journi will equip future leaders with tools to discover their gifts, practical resources to learn more about opportunities within the church and next steps to move them forward in their leadership journey. Watch this video to learn more about our vision for Journi, which we are hard at work making a reality. Be among the first to learn how it’s going — sign up for updates at Journi.faith.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Loveland is seeking an Interim Faith Formation Director. This interim position has been developed to assist in continuing the energy found in Trinity Lutheran Church's youth and family activities. The Interim Faith Formation Director will work a flexible schedule -- no more than 20 hours/week for $400/week, and for approximately 6 months. The committee is seeking an experienced individual who can be organized, energetic, a positive problem solver, a good listener and actively engage with the following youth at Trinity: Elementary, Middle School, High School, and families of all types! Go to https://sites.google.com/view/trinitylovelandjobs/home for the full job description and application!

Zion Lutheran in Loveland is seeking musicians to fill the following responsibilities: Chancel Choir Director, Praise Band Leader, Organist/Collaborative Artist, and Director of Music and Worship. Compensation may range from $10,000-42,000, depending on the responsibilities included upon hiring and the candidate's experience. Go to https://zionloveland.com/2021-music-staff-application/ to more information about each position, fill out an application, and download a resume. For full job descriptions or questions, contact Noelle at jobs@zionloveland.com. Zion's worship is grounded in Lutheran liturgical tradition, while encouraging creativity and engaging worship with all the senses.

First Lutheran, Colorado Springs is hiring a Lay Ministry Coordinator. This person coordinates volunteers for worship, service projects, funerals and other church events, and oversees visitor follow-up and the new member process. They manage and coordinate use of the new Elexio database (church mgmt software) and liaison with the church’s outreach ministry partners. Full time. 40K-50K salary. Retirement and Health Benefits. For a full job description and information on how to apply send email to Pastor Travis at pastortravis@flccs.net.

Lakewood UMC is seeking a part time "Community Curator" who will aid the church in growing in relationship with the people of Lakewood, and the organizations doing important work in our neighborhood. This is a part-time, (20 hour/wk) position. Download job description here.

Part-time: $20K-$23K/yr

If interested, please contact Rev. Ben A. David Hensley, ben@lumc.net.

St. John's Lutheran Church in Thornton, Colorado is seeking a bi-lingual candidate for our Community Connection ministry to develop relationships in our local community through our Early Learning Center and technology ministries. We're a welcoming and inclusive community that fosters connection to God, each other and the community.

This part-time (20-25 hrs/wk) position reports to the Pastor and works with the Office Manager, ELC Director and Technology Team to support the congregation’s ministry.

Job description here. For more info, write to: gracepastor2@gmail.com.