Prayer means many different things to different people, but most agree that it involves lifting the heart and mind to a power greater than oneself. Many choose to call this power God. Studies have documented mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of prayer. Scientific studies of prayer Scientific studies of prayer are complicated by the fact […]
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Advocacy Update from Haley Anderson
Haley Anderson, CCC Social Justice Coordinator The Colorado Council of Churches’ Voices for Justice team has been working diligently this legislative session to track areas of policy that are important to our faith communities and the people we care for. Each month of the session, we’ll be highlighting a few of the bills that matter […]
2020 Voices For Justice Final Report
Voices for Justice Final Legislative Session Report The Voices for Justice Task Force members have written this final report, providing an overview of legislative highlights from the 2020 Colorado General Assembly. This report focuses on Colorado’s legislative response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and it is based on our nine public policy priorities which are: […]
CCC Statement on Racial Injustice
Colorado Faith Leaders Lament Continuing Racial Injustice towards African Americans in the U.S. Our hearts are heavy and our souls troubled that the sin of racism continues to plague our society. Our nation’s failure to fully confront this evil deepens a spiritual crisis that has led to so much violence, destruction and death. In the […]
The 73rd Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks will be a Virtual Gathering!
The Colorado Council of Churches (“CCC”) is once again proud to sponsor the 73rd annual Easter Sunrise Service. Due to ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 virus, this year’s worship experience will be a virtual gathering instead of an in-person gathering at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. The Colorado Council of Churches is a statewide, ecumenical, and social […]
Watch this video from Colorado Faith Leaders on the 2020 Census
CENSUS 2020 Colorado: Faith Leaders from Open Media Foundation on Vimeo.
The CCC Cancels the 2020 Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2020 The Colorado Council of Churches Cancels the 2020 Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus, the Colorado Council of Churches (“CCC”) has canceled the 2020 Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 12, 2020. We […]
The CCC’s 2018 Ballot Guide is Now Available!
This November, there will be a number of important issues on the ballot at the state and local level. The CCC is proud to highlight and give our positions on the ballot measures that speak to our public policy priorities. We encourage you to take the time to get informed about everything that will be […]
Apology for 2018 Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Livestream Failure
We disappointed a lot of people by failing to have the livestream work for the second year in a row. We were extremely disappointed as well. Though thousands of people join us in worship on Easter morning, and we know there are thousands who can’t make it to Red Rocks for a variety of reasons. […]
The 71st Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre!
March 28, 2018 For Immediate Release THE 71st ANNUAL EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE! Adrian Miller, Executive Director adrian@cochurches.org 303-917-3864 (cell) Now in its 71st year, the Colorado Council of Churches (“CCC”) is once again proud to sponsor the annual Easter Sunrise Service held in the dramatic and spectacular setting of the […]
A Holiday Message from Rev. Tina Yankee, the CCC’s Director of Development and Programs
Dear Friends and Family, Grace and Peace to you in this New Year of our Lord 2018! First, I want all to know is I am doing amazingly well. My transplant was 13 days ago and I will be going home in the next two weeks (the plan). God has blessed me and you have […]
ABCRM Devotion: Comforting Words for Trying Times
In view of the recent event in a rural Texas church I am republishing this devotion. Comforting Words for Trying Times By Rev. Larron Jackson “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; […]
Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks
Click here to learn more about the Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks.
Public Policy Voice/Witness
Our member denominations come together to be a faithful voice for justice for all people. For the public policy statements that serve as the basis for this witness and for key current issues, click here.
Immigration
Click here to learn about the Colorado Compact DVD curriculum on immigration and the Colorado Interfaith pledge on immigration.
Health Care Reform
Interfaith Relations
Environmental Issues
viewing our relationship to God's creation through our faith. Click here for connection to our partner Eco-Justice Ministries
