Multicultural Ministries

Multicultural Ministries

The Rocky Mountain Synod Multicultural Commission assists congregations, boards, committees, the Synod Council and the officers of the synod to work in full partnership with people of color or primary language other than English in the life of the synod. The commission works along with the ELCA Commission for Multicultural Ministries to provide resources for all the entities of the synod to address specific needs and respond to community needs.

Multicultural Ministries Commission

The following persons currently serve on the Multicultural Ministries Committee

Chris Larson Renquist, Aurora, CO
Pastor Jose Gonzalez, Greeley, CO
Ernest Marruffo, El Paso, TX
Fernando Guzman, El Paso, TX

Madelyn Herman Busse, DM, Synod Staff

The commission works in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Anti-Racism Team (RMART)

Members of the synod anti-racism training team have been trained through the ELCA to serve as educators and consultants to congregations and leadership in the synod. Workshops and training events may be arranged through one of the RMART coordinators: Bobby Parish, David Palma-Ruwe, or Paula Eglinton

Rocky Mountain Anti-Racism Team (RMART)

The following persons currently serve on the Anti-Racism Team Committee

Bobby Parish, Brighton, CO, Leadership Team
Pastor Penni Walsh, Denver, CO
Pastor David Palma-Ruwe, Littleton, CO, Leadership Team
Betty McClain, Denver, CO
Paula Eglinton, Albuquerque, NM, Leadership Team
Pastor Abe Gonzalez, Greeley, CO
Frankie Sweetnam, El Paso, TX
Robert Sandoval, Albuquerque, NM
Sharon Sox, Arvada, CO

Madelyn Herman Busse, DM, Synod Staff