We Welcome Willie Hobbs!
Willie Hobbs is the pleasant new voice on the phone who will answer your calls, and he will greet you when you visit the Synod Office. He joins Janice Ladd-Horkey and Cheryl Almquist as the third member of our Administrative Staff. He is a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Denver. We welcome him!

491 Are Registered for the Senior High Gathering!
The Senior High Gathering promises to be an amazing event with nearly 500 in attendance! The planning team is hard at work to create a memorable and meaningful experience for our senior high youth, November 17-19.

2007 Trip to Mexico City is June 20-28
Informatioin about the 2007 Immersion Trip to Mexico City is now posted on the synod website. Please consider this important trip as you make your 2007 summer plans.

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: new thoughts on "Conflict" in the parish
Rod Schofield is on one of the three Vision, Passion, Action teams, and he shares his thoughts this week.

Healthy Congregations Facilitator Training
The opportunity for the Training of Facilitators for the Healthy Congregation Project is again available in the Denver Area on February 18-20, 2007. It is assumed that all congregations deal regularly with anxiety that often turns into conflicts of varying degrees. This resource is designed to help leaders work with the anxious reactions that make things worse. It helps leaders to resolve differences while remaining focused on the congregational mission and vision. Certification as a facilitator enables one to purchase the material and use it in one’s own congregation or where ever an opportunity for leadership training might be needed. Contact Bill Behrens at brbehrens@comcast.net or 303-424-6111.

Inspiring Outlook Series Continues
We continue our inspiring 'Outlook Series' on Tuesday, October 24 with Barb Chambless, CSD who will speak on 'Spiritual Direction'. We will also have an exhibition of sacred art by the Creator Mundi Gallery. The event takes place at Messiah Community Church, ELCA, 1750 Colorado Blvd in Denver. Information 303-355-4471 or messiahdenver.org.

Reformation Faire and Fall Festival is October 28
Bethany Lutheran and Christ the King Lutheran Churches invite you to the second annual Reformation Faire and Fall Festival. We have something for everyone! Food, activities, music, informational booths, storytelling, facepainting, contests, and more! There will be a "Greater Gift" fair trade food and gift sale and a silent auction featuring art, food, craft items, services, gift certificates and more. The proceeds from the auction help to support our seminarians, Karen Matuska from Bethany and Andrew Bansemer from Christ the King. Come and learn more about Lutheran heritage, how Lutherans are and can be more involved in our communities today, and to have some fun! Admission is free with 2 non-perishable food items to stock the pantry at WestSide Cares. See you at the Faire! The event is Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 950 Vindicator Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Directions: Take I-25 to the Woodmen Exit. Go West on Woodmen. Woodmen turns into Rockrimmon. Follow Rockrimmon around the curves. Take a Right at Vindicator. Christ the King is a few blocks up on the right.

One in Christ: A Six Session Curriculum on Christian Unity
"One in Christ: A Six Session Curriculum on Christian Unity" is now available from the Colorado Council of Churches. The six session adult study features a number of participants from across the spectrum of mainline protestantism, discussing topics such as confession, the authority of scripture, and the one body of Christ. Please specify DVD or VHS format. Cost is $25 Available from: Colorado Council of Churches, 3690 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, Colorado 80209, phone 303-825-4910. Pastor John Petty, All Saints, Aurora, is one of the participants in the project.