Every Congregation Visit (ECV) Project
About the ECV Project
Over the next two years, Synod Ministers will visit every congregation in the Rocky Mountain Synod. Each visit creates space for worship, informal conversation over coffee or a meal, an introduction to the wider work of the synod, and time for congregational leaders and members to share about their ministry, context, and hopes. Rather than a time for problem-solving, these visits are centered on mutual learning, gratitude, and connection as we give thanks for the ministry happening across our 150+ congregations and ministries in five states and considers the ways we can relate, connect, support and equip each other in ministry.
What to Expect During an Every Congregation Visit
- A Synod Minister will reach out to you to schedule your Every Congregation Visit. *See below for your appointed Synod Minister.
- There will be time for coffee, a meal, or informal conversation.
- The Synod Minister will offer a brief overview of the Rocky Mountain Synod.
- Congregation members will be invited to share about their ministry, context, hopes, and needs.
- The visit will close with prayer and gratitude for our shared ministry.
- A follow-up note will give thanks and invite continued sharing and engagement. Based on what is learned from the time together, other visits and efforts will be scheduled, whether with your appointed Synod Minister or other.
Please note: the Every Congregation Visit Project is different from a recent or regular visit from a synod minister. While the visit includes joining your congregation for Sunday worship, the project has a broader purpose: to listen, build relationships, celebrate how God is at work in your context and consider our shared ministry.
Synod Minister Conference Points
The following Rocky Mountain Synod ministers serve as points of connection and will coordinate with each of the synod’s ten conferences.
- Rev. Quirino Cornejo: Border and Metro South Conferences
- Rev. Chris Davis: Wyoming and North Colorado Conferences
- Rev. Diana Linden: North New Mexico and Metro East Conferences
- Deacon Mary Stoneback: Southeast Colorado and Boulder-Broomfield Conferences
- Rev. Sara Wirth: Utah and Metro West Conferences
ECV Resources
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The Rocky Mountain Synod is beginning the Every Congregation Visit Project, a two-year effort in which synod ministers will visit every congregation across the synod. Rooted in God’s story, your story, and our story together, these visits are a time to worship, listen, build relationships, and celebrate where God is at work in each congregation and community. On ___DATE/TIME__, ____SYNOD MINISTER'S NAME__ will join us for worship, fellowship and a chance to learn more about the Synod and to share what's happening and how God is at work here at ____CONGREGATION'S NAME___. All are welcome!
