Creation Care Team for the Episcopal Church in Colorado Churches across the diocese are engaged in the work of caring for God’s creation in meaningful and creative ways. Hear from churches sharing about their care of creation ministries: how they got started and how they shaped their ministries within their contexts. Explore how to get […]
Wayne Ewing, St. Peter the Apostle, Pueblo Every existing parish, as well as their immediate community, includes personal care partners in their aging fold. It is possible, in our discipleship, to move from the accidental and occasional acts of mercy and compassion for the caregivers amongst us, and in the community at large, to the […]
Daniel Mondragon In recent years, we’ve experienced numerous incidences of violence and disrespect for people and institutions. And now there are concerns about what could happen in the coming months. Reflecting on these painful situations, A new nonprofit venture has been taking shape to offer a love-centered approach in Colorado for people to stand strong. […]
The Rev. Melissa Earley, Vicar, St. George Episcopal Mission, Leadville Through ReCreation we offer short contemplative experiences outdoors for all ages. The purpose of ReCreation isn’t to get people to come to church, but to meet people where they are — outdoors — and provide tools for them to connect with the Holy. In the […]
Gary Darress, Roger Dodds, and Stephanie Greenberg, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church/ Laundry Love Ministry This workshop will include an open discussion and time for questions on a gun violence prevention resolution being presented for a vote at the diocesan convention. The presentation will cover how the diocese can take a stance on preventing gun violence, […]
The Rev. Amy Newell-Large, Rector, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Parker We will consider the experience of a newcomer from first arriving at the church to follow up later. How can you create a system of newcomer engagement that helps people connect with God and your community? This time together will be spent discussing the theology […]
Jane Stuart, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Estes Park Do you have parishioners who are experiencing memory loss due to any form of dementia? Would you like to support those people and their loved ones? St. Bartholomew’s in Estes Park, with the help of Dementia Together in Fort Collins, has been providing a monthly Social-Memory Café […]
The Rev. Felicia SmithGraybeal, Rector, and Jan Friedlund, Sr. Warden, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fort Collins An important model for the future of the church is, and will, be partnership and sharing of space and ministry. In this workshop, we will present two examples of how churches are partnering with other faith communities in the […]
Joe Hubbard, Rector of St. Matthew’s and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Churches, Rapid City, SD; Sarah Hartzel, parishioner at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Boulder and co- founder of Indigenous Allies, a coalition of Christian churches; Martha Dever, Chair, Social Action Ministries at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Boulder; Tim H., co-author of Adult Children of Manifest Destiny, […]
Lunch Bunch is BACK! We are bringing lunch bunch back to Edwards once a month! After our Edwards service, we will provide lunch and more games for the kids, to allow parents to either join us for Metamorphosis or go out and spend some quality quiet time together! Please register your K-5th grade child(ren) in […]