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In
Memoriam
We remember in prayer the family and friends of Pastor Duane Reetz, who died last Thursday. The funeral for Pastor Reetz took place today at Glory of God Lutheran Church, Wheat Ridge, CO. We give thanks for his years of faithful ministry, and we surround his family and friends with our prayers. El Paso and Juarez Ordination and Installation of Nico Marie Ashe | ||||||
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Senior high youth gathering
Nov 17- 19 Registration is now open online at www.rmselca .org/forever/. Whatever, Wherever, Whenever, Forever, this year’s Rocky Mountain Synod Senior High Youth Gathering, will offer young people an immersion into the emerging church. The speaker is Nate Frombach, Professor of Youth, Culture, and Mission at Wartburg Theological Seminary. Dr. Frombach will passionately lead us into exploring ways that young people in the church can interact faithfully with our postmodern culture. The Rev. Karen Ward, abbess of the Church of the Apostles, an emerging church in the Fremont District in Seattle, will work with him to engage us in exploring this new movement. Together they will lead us in worship and create a space unlike you have encountered before at a youth gathering! Be a "Cornerstone" volunteer College-age young adults--if your are looking for a way to serve Christ in a high energy and fun atmosphere, this is what you may be looking for. Cornerstone is college-age young adults who, following in the example of our Lord Jesus, are willing to serve others by joining the ELCA Rocky Mountain Synod Senior High Youth Gathering program implementation team. If you are interested in being a Cornerstone team member, please visit the web-site at http://rmselca.org/forever/cornerstone.htm to find out more information and to apply.
Celebrate Campus Ministry Sunday Sept. 17 Spirit Driven: RMS Women of the ELCA
Convention Celebrate Treasures, Old and New NM Advocacy Conference is September 23 Clergy Women's Retreat: October 2-3, 2006 Ending Hunger Now Summit Coaching 101 Workshop | ||||||
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Who
is my Neighbor?
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ, is the site of a gathering on October 15-17 for the purpose of listening, learning, and sharing concerns about the many challenges surrounding immigration issues. The event begins with dinner on Sunday at 6 p.m. and ending with lunch on Tuesday. Speakers and details are at the retreat center website. HeartLight Center: 3rd Anniversary Celebration &
Fundraiser Faith for All Seasons Fall Mens Retreat Three series at Messiah Community Church, ELCA Augustana Arts Fall Musical: Man of LaMancha Sangre de Cristo Chapter: Lutherans Concerned/North America BBQ Meeting will take place Sunday, September 17 at 4 p.m. at the home of Brian & Randine Hughes in Santa Fe. Food will be provided (chicken fajitas). Bring beverages to share. Two volunteers are needed to bring beans. RSVP or request directions from benlarzelere@msn.com. | ||||||
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RAINBOW TRAIL FALL
LUTHERHOSTEL
September 17-20, 2006 will see the Fall Lutherhostel at Rainbow Trail. Guest speaker for the retreat will be the Reverend Dr. David Miller. For more information visit: http://www.rainbowtrail.org/Lutherhostel.htm DAY APART AT ILIFF Sept 9, 2006 is the next Day Apart at Iliff. 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Cost of $45 includes lunch and materials. Register by calling David Lavinder at 303 765 3115. THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR AS MYSTIC WITH TOM STELLA Retreat is September 25–28, 2006 at the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, CO. WARTBURG YOUTH AND FAMILY CERTIFICATION SCHOOL October 31-November 17, 2006, at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp SEPT. 24 DIALOGUE ABOUT ISLAM Members of the Multicultural Mosaic Foundation, a Muslim organization, will be at Our Savior's Lutheran, Denver, on Sept 24 at 4 p.m. to describe activities of the foundation and answer questions about Islam. HEALING FROM THE TRAUMA OF DIVORCE Seminar will begin on Thursday, September 28, 2006. Call 303.694.0713 for more information. LUTHERAN ENGAGED ENCOUNTER At Messiah Mountain, just west of Denver, from September 29 -October 1. Info at www.leeionline.org. NEW BEGINNINGS CELEBRATION Saturday, Sept. 30 from 5 - 7 p.m.at Messiah Community Church (ELCA), 1750 Colorado Blvd. Women released from prison will share their faith stories. New Beginnings Church is a Congregation of Women Behind the Walls. Call Kathy at 303-831-7023 with any questions. | ||||||
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ELCA Wellness Initiatives
As we enter into a time of increased activity in the church as committees, confirmation classes and groups gather, balance is key. We would like to introduce you to A Journey to Reformation. Wellness is about choice. This journey takes one of two wellness paths: Here I Step: A Journey to Reformation – a six-week walking and wellness campaign that follows the roadmap for wellness: increase physical activity, decrease caloric intake and live prayerfully. A tool kit with planning materials is available on the Journey to Reformation page. Walk to Wellness - a 28-day campaign available through Mayo Clinic in which participants log their walking progress online. To participate in Walk to Wellness participants must enroll between Sept. 17 – 30. For more information, visit the Walk to Wellness page. Take the challenge. Encourage God’s people to choose the wellness path that works for them and journey to Reformation! Tammy Devine, Diaconal Minister and ELCA Wellness Coordinator | ||||||
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Lutheran World Relief announces new
guidelines
Lutheran World Relief (LWR) announced that as of December 31, 2006, it will no longer collect clothing of any kind for distribution through its Material Resources Program. However, all other LWR Parish Projects (quilts, kits and soap) will remain vital components to LWR's outreach programs. Many countries have altered their policies regarding used clothing imports; some are even prohibiting such imports. Clothing imports may disrupt local economies and, in some instances, threaten local textile and clothing manufacturing jobs. Other countries are charging increasingly high customs duty and taxes, making shipping costs prohibitively expensive. In many cases, purchasing clothing locally to support communities in crisis is a better approach. Items purchased locally are cost effective, suitable for local needs and help to bolster local economies. Those who have been collecting clothing to take to a local LWR ingathering this fall may still do so. The LWR website includes detailed information about parish programs, including school kids, quilts, and soap. Click on "be involved." Also find out about fair trade coffee and chocolate and obtain resources for learning about the work of LWR throughout the world. | ||||||
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