Joe Holub Installation is October 22
The members of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, CO, invite members in the Rocky Mountain Synod to attend the installation of Pastor Joe Holub on Sunday, October 22 at 3 p.m.

Immigration Issues Study Guide now available
A resolution calling for congregations in the Rocky Mountain Synod to study and discuss immigration issues was adopted at assembly. A resource has been compiled and is available for download.

On the Blog: Thoughts on Lutheran Identity
Wayne Shultz... "Could it be that our need to talk about identity, meaningful discipleship and evangelism, and to manage conflict is not so much the result of differences among the members of our community, but the inevitable consequence of the organization we have created?"

Leslie Whited Vance... "Each generation might rediscover their vital importance in the cross- generational dance that is a faith community --- shaper and shaped. And we might give great attention to those who are elders; especially those who are wise elders among the many elders."

Dena Williams ... "If discipleship does not include social/political advocacy, someone ought to tell Jesus--he doesn't seem to know. "

Matthew Bersagel ... "We have many sins to confess regarding how we express and live out our core reason to exist as a church, a confessional movement, or a synod...."

Prayer Vigil at the Fence: October 21
"La Frontera Lutherans", a pan-Lutheran group of the Lutheran Border Ministry, is hosting a gathering at the International Border fence in Anapra, New Mexico, Anapra, Chihuahua, Mexico on Saturday, October 21 from 3PM to 5PM. All Lutherans and their friends North and South of the Border/La Frontera are invited to gather for this Vigil to offer a witness for peace and a protest against the violence and death perpetrated on young women and girls in Juarez, (El Paso's "Sister City"). The event is called "Stop The Violence!" "Basta a la Violencia!" This year we will again lift our voices when the voiceless cannot. You can find the site for this Vigil on the "Rand McNally El Paso Street Finder," and Map 23, grid AD-15, the end of Anapra Road or click to view map of Anapra, NM US

Clergy Seminars West: Two Offerings
---A Family of Origin Group will meet one Thursday each month, from 1 - 4 p.m., beginning October 19, at Pastoral Counseling for Denver, near Yosemite and Hampden. Sponsored by Clergy Seminars West, the group is for congregational leaders who wish to explore more deeply ways in which their functioning has been shaped by their multigenerational families. It is facilitated by Pastor Carol Jeunnette, who has extensive training in Bowen Theory and Rabbi Ed Friedman's application of it to clergy and congregations. Cost: $200 There are a few spaces available. Register at www.clergyseminarswest.org, or call Carol Jeunnette, (303) 909-3064.
---An Advanced Theory Group, designed for those who have a background in Bowen Theory, Healthy Congregations, and/or Rabbi Ed Friedman's work, will meet one Thursday each month, from 1 - 4 p.m., beginning October 19, at Pastoral Counseling for Denver, near Yosemite and Hampden. Sponsored by Clergy Seminars West, the group will use Ed Friedman's book, A Failure of Nerve: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix as a primary text. Participants will prepare and present congregational case studies. Pastor Carol Jeunnette is the leader. Cost: $200 there are a few spaces still available. Register at www. clergyseminarswest.org, or call Carol Jeunnette, (303) 9090-3064.

Urban Servant Corps Open House November 5
The Urban Servant Corps invites you to Celebrate the Saints with us on November 5, 2006 from 12-4 p.m. at our 19th annual Open House. Come to 1660 Ogden Street, Denver and meet our 17 volunteers serving agencies that serve people in need all over Denver. See our 109-year-old, 11-bedroom house and learn more about opportunities to address the needs of those who are poor and oppressed in Denver. Great place to get ideas for projects for committees and drop off Lutheran World Relief items. Worship and Eucharist will be at 2 p.m.

Book Sales Support LSS of Utah On November 11
Saturday, November 11, 2006, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Spend an enjoyable afternoon or evening at Barnes and Nobles in Sugarhouse (1100 East 2100 South). Sip a Latte, read, and purchase with 20% of your book purchases supporting LSS of Utah social ministries with seniors, refugees/asylees, children and adoptive parents. Vouchers needed with purchase are available at the LSS of Utah display table. Call in your list ahead so that the books you want to purchase are waiting for you with no stress! Browse! Enjoy storytime with Sister Maryam, “Everybody’s Sister,” from 1-2 p.m. Area choirs perform from 5-8 p.m. with music celebrating “God’s Harvest.” Monies matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Utah outreach to elementary school children
Lutheran Social Service of Utah and the Episcopal Diocese of Utah’s Campus Ministry is collecting presents for Edison Elementary School. Edison is in the Salt Lake School District and is considered one of the lowest income schools in the valley. We are asking your help in supporting our effort. There are two ways in which you can help: one by ‘adopting’ children and buying gifts for which they have asked for or by giving monetary gifts. This year we are excited to add a new dimension to our effort. We will have a gift room where the children will choose gifts for their parents. This will allow the children to give and receive presents. If you would like to help, please contact Arica Curry at curry315@hotmail.com. If you would like to give a monetary gift please send the gift to: Lutheran Social Service of Utah, 1800 South West Temple Suite 305, Salt Lake City UT 84115. If you are writing a check please write Holiday on the memo line. Financial contributions are tax-deductible.

Polyphony for the Sistine Chapel at St. Paul, Nov. 5
On Sunday, 5 November 2006, at 3 p.m., at Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 1600 Grant Street, Denver, Music at Saint Paul is pleased to present the Musicians of Saint Clare in a concert entitled, Polyphony for the Sistine Chapel, and featuring music of Arcadelt, Allegri, Gorecki, di Lasso, Palestrina, and others. Tickets will be available at the door for $20.00 ($14.00 for seniors and students).

Street Knowledge About Bipolar Disorder Series of four seminars presented by Jane Mountain, MD. For individuals with bipolar disorder, their family members, clinicians, pastors, nurses and school personnel. Presented on Saturday, November 18 and Saturday, December 3, at Messiah Community Church, ELCA, 1750 Colorado Boulevard, 10:00-Noon and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. Call 303.329.3364 for details or download a registration flyer at www.beyondb ipolar.com on the "Schedule" page.

BOOK REVIEW by Jean Larson
“A LIFE WORTH LEADING”
Eric Burtness, senior pastor, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Beaverton, Oregon, Augsburg/Fortress Publishers

Using the five Biblical principles espoused by Rick Warren in his popular “40 Day Purpose-Drive Life”, Burtness adds his own understanding as a Lutheran pastor, raising the importance of living a Spirit-led life, life with a purpose. Acknowledging the fact that there may be theological differences with Warren, he uses Warren’s principles of Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry and Evangelism, to inspire and guide those who are “wandering through the wilderness”. Helpful questions at the end of each chapter make it a great small group study. Purchase from Augsburg Fortress.