Do you know a young adult who is looking for a campus ministry home? 

Click HERE use this referral tool to find a ministry near them. 

If you are looking for a school that is not listed, we will direct your referral to the nearest ELCA Lutheran church.

September Boldcafe Monthly Dinner: "Starting over"

Join us for our next Boldcafe Monthly Dinner

(B. Y. O. D.) via Zoom

Thursday, September 5, at 7 p.m. CDT.

The Rev. Meredith Harber will lead our conversation on the topic of starting over. Participants are encouraged to bring their friends!

Please use the link below to register and be sure to pass this invitation along!

https://boldcafe.org/dinner

Do you know about WELCA events?

Check out our calendar and see how you can get involved!

The Lake Institute on Giving and Faith

Discover new opportunities in faith-based fundraising with our 2025 Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) program. This course combines essential research, practical tools, and immersive training to equip leaders and fundraisers in religious communities. Focused on the unique dynamics of faith-based institutions, ECRF helps you inspire donors driven by spiritual values. Partial scholarships are availablethrough the Thomas H. Lake Scholarship Fund, thanks to our generous donors.

ECRF 2025 Schedule:

• January 14 – March 4, 2025 – Online
• April 22 – June 17, 2025 – Online
• September 30 – November 25, 2024 – Online

Federal Grants Available for Churches to Go Green

The Renew America’s Nonprofits grant aims to stimulate widespread energy improvements in the nonprofit sector to create a pipeline of energy- and cost-saving projects that will continue beyond the life of the grant. All applicants must have an active SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration in order to apply for a grant under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. You should register in these systems now if you think your congregation/organization may apply for a federal grant. Learn more.

Federal Grants Available for Churches to Go Green

The Renew America’s Nonprofits grant aims to stimulate widespread energy improvements in the nonprofit sector to create a pipeline of energy- and cost-saving projects that will continue beyond the life of the grant. All applicants must have an active SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration in order to apply for a grant under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. You should register in these systems now if you think your congregation/organization may apply for a federal grant. Learn more.

What does it mean to be Lutheran in a crucial election year?

 A Review of ELCA Social Statements (six online webinars, live and recorded)

As our faith informs our day-to-day lives, Lutherans recognize that “faith is active in love [and] love calls for justice in relationships and structures of society” (ELCA, Social Statement on Church in Society, 1991). We also know the church is called to be a community that prays, deliberates, and acts together when it comes to complex social issues. In this election year, how might our Lutheran faith shape our thinking, acting, and voting on major issues?

Join us to learn and ponder timely social teachings of the ELCA and to learn tips for leading discussions in your own community. Our next event in the series is August 27th! Click here for more details. Register here.

For more information, contact Pastor Kim Gonia kgonia@holyshepherd.com

2024 Season of Creation

Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as Creator and acknowledge Creation as the divine continuing act that summons us as collaborators to love and care 

for the gift of all that is created. 

Focused on the theme “To Hope and Act with Creation,” the 2024 Celebration Guide contains liturgical resources and prayers, practical ideas for celebrating Season of Creation and advocacy suggestions for participating in campaigns to reduce fossil fuel use, all for marking the Season of Creation, which runs from 1 September to 4 October. The Celebration Guide was prepared by a globally diverse group. It can be freely used by individuals, communities and congregations.

For additional information: https://seasonofcreation.org/

Stewardship Kaleidoscope

September 23-25

offered online and in-person

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), the Lutheran Church (ELCA), and other ecumenical partners, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship in its many colorful dimensions!

6th Annual Addiction & Faith Conference

“Addiction, Trauma, & the Power of Faith to Heal” 

October 17-19, 2024, 100% Virtual

Hosted by the Center of Addiction & Faith

This conference enhances the awareness of people of faith about scourge of addiction.  It brings the best of science, spirituality, compassion, justice and personal stories to the task of informing and inspiring both church and society regarding addiction in its many forms. Speakers and presenters are top-flight nationally-known experts. The conference is for everyone, clergy & lay, seminarians, healthcare professionals, people in recovery and those who love them, youth leaders, and addiction specialists. They strive to educate faith communities with what they need to help those addicted. Click below to learn more about the event, the featured speakers, and to register. 

Spiritual Care of the Dying: The art of ministering to emotional and spiritual needs at time of death.

August 22 - online

sponsored by Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA)

Lead by Cheryl Plummer, Hospice Chaplain, Deaconess (LDA) and Deacon in the SE Michigan Synod of the ELCA,

For more information click HERE

National Lutheran Choir's 2024-2025 Season

The National Lutheran Choir's 39th season, Healing: A Sacred Story, will explore five dimensions of wholeness and wellness. The season will feature collaborations with guest artists such as Cantus, Brian Newhouse, composers Melissa Dunphy and Hans Bridger Heruth, and others. Season passes, tickets, digital offerings and more are available at nlca.com.

Churchwide Mission Support Memo for August

This month's story focuses on the ELCA Youth Gathering as a vehicle of faith formation as well as a venue which empowers congregations to share faith and celebrate multicultural witness. READ the memo here!

God's Great Mercy Stewardship Resources

Looking for themed materials to guide a stewardship ministry in your congregation? “God’s Great Mercy" resources bring together a variety of elements to assist congregations in moving toward year-round stewardship, and carrying out an effective annual response. This resource, created by retired ELCA Pastor Charles (Chick) Lane, is FREE on the ELCA website. Just follow this LINK.

Thriving Ministries: Congregational Vitality Training

The ELCA’s new Ministry Development & Evangelism Team, Directors for Mission across the church, and ELCA Coaching, in partnership with Kindling Faith invite congregations into the joyful journey of thriving in spirit, community, and action, both within the congregation and through neighborhood connection. Congregational teams of up to five people are invited to join this special cohort opportunity filled with:

• inspiring stories
• experienced and dynamic speakers
• useful resources
• practical support

Together, each congregation will develop and take coach-supported faithful steps forward in being God’s church in the world, especially suited to share timeless faith in our current culture. All registered congregations will participate in:

• six monthly 3-hour sessions are staffed with a coach specifically trained in congregational vitality additional activities that can be used to turn zoom gatherings into a full day retreat or as interactive resources to inspire progress throughout the month.
• Six monthly 3-hour sessions are staffed with speakers and leaders specifically trained and experienced in successful congregational vitality and outreach.

Registered congregations will have access to:

• additional activities that can be used to turn zoom gatherings into a full day retreat or as interactive resources to inspire progress throughout the month
• training recordings, digital downloads of all resources, supplemental Bible studies and book lists.
• three individual sessions with a congregational vitality coach to support your progress between units and offer specific contextual strategies that provide accountability and increase successful growth

Visit registration to learn more about the options for participation. All Sessions are online beginning September 21.

Office Clerk Position at the Office of the Bishop

Do you know someone looking for a part-time flexible position?

We are seeking a part-time Office Clerk to assist operations staff with basic clerical functions. The main focus will be accounts payable, cash receipts, filing, and reconciliations. The position will require 10-12 hours per week on-site at the Office of the Bishop.

Click HERE to view the job description

Sunday, August 18th, at Lord of the Hills Lutheran Church 21755 E Smoky Hill Rd. Aurora, CO 80015 from 4-6 p.m. for a barbeque and worship! 

You are invited to enjoy a special magic show with the Magic of Christopher Manos followed by a BBQ, singing and loving God. Rejoicing Spirits is an inclusive worship space for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities, their caregivers, families and anyone who seeks an open, joyful and creative worship experience. 

We will gather at LOTH on the third Sunday of each month in 2024.                                                    Please RSVP to  pastor@lordofthehills.org ASAP For more information regarding the Rejoicing Spirits experience or volunteering, please contact:

Pastor Margot at pastor@lordofthehills.org  

Pastor Ann Hultquist at native2615@gmail.com or

Karen Ullestad kmullestad@hotmail.com



“We will know what it is to be created in God’s image when all are included.”

Faith, Food, and Fellowship: Discussion and Lunch

September 7, 2024

Time: 11am-1pm

$18-25 per person

Location: TBD

Find out more HERE.

Join Blaxplanation and the Colorado Council of Churches for a lecture and meal around Faith, Food and

Fellowship.

The history of the American picnic is not only pies, sandwiches, gingham blankets and tart lemonades. Often used as spaces to terrorize Black Americans, the picnic as an event has a cruel side to go along with the American apple pie. But what was once used to cause harm, Black faiths and communities used to strengthen bonds, offer support, and develop fellowship with one another. This event will provide an opportunity to learn a fuller history and partake in the beauty and joy which develops from eating and being in fellowship with one another.

Speakers:

Adrian Miller, Soul Food Scholar and Executive Director of Colorado Council of Churches

Imam Abdur Rahil Ali, Northeast Denver Islamic Center

Rev. Dr. Lee H. Butler, Jr., President and CEO of Iliff School of Theology

Dr. Thomas S. Mayes, President of Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance and Vice President of

NAACP Colorado, Wyoming

Night of Inspiration with Bryan Duncan

Tomorrow, Saturday, August 17

6:30-9:00 p.m.

All Saints, Aurora, CO

You're cordially invited to a night of inspiration with Bryan Duncan, American contemporary Christian music artist, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at All Saints Lutheran Church, Aurora CO. Doors open at 6:00p.  

Advance tickets are $15 through All Saints PayPal and $20 cash at the door.  

A Hero’s Journey

Friday, September 13, 2024

6:00 PM  7:30 PM

Pavillion at City Park

2001 Steele Street

Denver, CO, 80205 (map)

Kick off the final days of summer outside with your friends, family, and Stratus Chamber Orchestra for an immersive sunset concert with additional picnic seating. Find your seat amongst the musicians to be immersed in the music or bring a picnic and listen from the lawn in a casual environment. This concert will feature music composed by, for, and about heroes.

• Bugler’s Holiday - Leroy Anderson (3 min)
• Castle House Trot - James Reece Europe (3 min)
• The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Symphonic Suite - Howard Shore/arr. John Whitney (9 min)
• Symphony no. 3 (Eroica) - Ludwig van Beethoven (47 min)

Join us at 5PM before the concert starts for hands-on activities for adults and children, meet and greets with musicians, and more.

You can expect the music to sound exciting, invigorating, uplifting, rejuvenating, triumphant, and exhilarating.

FREE Theatre Seating!  

Bethany Lutheran Church in Denver has 8 pieces of home theater seating to donate. Each row has 4 plastic seats attached to a heavy, metal frame. Please connect with Kevin@bethany-denver.org 

if interested.