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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting a FREE virtual\, informational webinar for churches with Ministries involving asylum seekers\, refugees\, and undocumented migrants. This will be recorded for later viewing. Register HERE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/know-your-rights-3/
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SUMMARY:Absalom Jones Saturday
DESCRIPTION:ABSALOM JONES \n(November 6\, 1746 – February 13\, 1818) \n  \n THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY REDEEMER INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF ABSALOM JONES \nTHE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN EPISCOPAL PRIEST WITH A SPECIAL MASS \n  \nWHEN: SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 15\, 2025 | 10:00 A.M. \nWHERE: CHURCH OF THE HOLY REDEEMER  \nCELEBRANT\, THE RT. REV. KYM D. LUCAS \nBISHOP\, THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN COLORADO \n  \nLUNCHEON WITH THE BISHOP TO FOLLOW MASS \nALL ARE WELCOME! \n  \nR.S.V.P. WEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 5\, 2025\, 5:00 P.M. BY EMAIL TO: NORA J. ROBINSON\, CO SENIOR WARDEN – ca*******@*sn.com  \nWho is this Absalom Jones that Episcopalians celebrate each year in February? \nBorn into slavery in Delaware in 1746\, Absalom Jones began to teach himself to read and write as a teenager\, buying books with pennies he received from visitors to his master’s home. While still in his teens\, his master relocated to Philadelphia\, taking Absalom with him\, thus separating Absalom from his family who were sold away along with the Delaware plantation. He worked as a clerk in his owner’s store during the day\, working for himself and attending an all-Black school at night. \nThe life of Absalom Jones was marked by vision\, faith\, focus\, discipline\, patience and selflessness. At any point in his life\, he could have made a wanton decision to take the easy route\, to rebel against his condition\, or to look out for himself first. In the face of adversity\, Absalom Jones never did that. Putting his faith completely in God\, he could see the long view of where he wanted to go\, and exercise the discipline\, patience and focus to get himself there. (Union of Black Episcopalians) \n 
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LOCATION:Church of the Holy Redeemer\, 2552 N. Williams Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for worshipping with us today! We pray that you have a blessed Easter!\nWatch Livestream Here\n \nThe Worship Service Bulletin\n\n \n  \nThe Weather Forecast\nThe current forecast for Easter Sunday morning: chilly and sunny . . . so dress for warmth and get ready for an amazing worship service! \n  \nThe Details for Attending in Person\nDate:  April 20\, 2025 \nSchedule: \n\n4:45 am: Gates open\n5:30 am: Pre-worship service music begins\n6:00 am: Worship service begins\n6:14 am: Actual sunrise\n7:15 am: Worship service ends\n\nLocation: \nThe 2025 Easter Sunrise Service will be a hybrid of in-person and online worship! \n\nRed Rocks Amphitheatre | Driving Directions HERE\nLivestream | Watch the Easter Sunrise Service HERE\n\nCost: \nFree and open to the public. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre? \nThis is an annual event hosted by the Colorado Council of Churches for the past 77 years. Thousands of people gather for this joyful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For many of them\, this is their only exposure to The Gospel. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! \nDoes it cost anything to attend? \nNo! This is a free event. You only have to pay if you want to take the extra step of getting a reserved parking space and seating. More details are below. \nHow do I get to Red Rocks Amphitheatre? \nFor information on how to get to Red Rocks\, please visit: Getting Here. \nHow do I get reserved seating and parking? \nWe have SIX (6) more spots made available\, but please note that these spots involve parking at the nearby T-REX Park-n-Ride lot and then taking a shuttle at 4:30 a.m. to the backstage area of Red Rocks to access your reserved seating. After you make your donation\, you’ll get further instructions. \nWe know that this can be confusing\, but here goes. You don’t have to buy a seat and parking pass if you want to attend the Easter Sunrise Service. If you don’t\, you’re in the group of people who getting seating and parking on a first-come basis. HOWEVER\, you have an option of getting reserved seating and parking. To do so\, you need to become a sponsor. Sponsorships are available at the following levels: \n$250 for 2 people plus one reserved parking spot in the Trading Post lot. \n$500 for 4 people plus one reserved parking spot in the Trading Post lot. \n$1\,000 for 8 people and two reserved parking spots in the Trading Post lot. \nAll sponsors who make payment before April 10\, 2025 will be acknowledged in our slide show displayed on the big screen. \nTo make a payment to reserve your spot\, please click HERE and enter the appropriate amount of your sponsorship. You will not receive an actual ticket. Your name will be put on a VIP list. When you arrive at Red Rocks\, give your name to the security team\, they will check your name off the VIP list and direct you to the Trading Post. From there\, you’ll be shuttled to the backstage area to have refreshments and head to your seating. \nWhen should I arrive? \nMost people arrive between 4:30 and 5 a.m. with the gates opening at 4:45 a.m. Non-reserved seating is on a first-come basis. Once Red Rocks fills up\, traffic control will start turning folks away. \nWhat time does the worship service start and end? \nPre-worship service music begins at 5:30 a.m. and the service begins at 6:00 a.m. The service usually ends by 7:15 a.m. \nHow should I dress? \nDress for warmth! This is an outdoor service. The forecast looks good for Sunday\, but it will be chilly in the early hours. \nWhen will the sun rise on Easter? \nThis year\, the sun will rise at 6:14 a.m. \nWill there be American Sign Language interpretation? \nYes! There is seating reserved in the front rows\, stage right\, for people desiring ASL interpretation. \nIs there parking and seating for disabled people? \nYes! The first couple of rows are reserved for disabled people. We will have wheelchair access. Find out more here. \nWhat do I need to know to plan my trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre? \nFor answers to questions like how to get to Red Rocks and what you can bring in\, please visit HERE. \nIs there a bus to Red Rocks for this service? \nUnfortunately\, no. You’ll have to come by car or ride share. \nAre you collecting food donations this year? \nUnfortunately\, no. \nI don’t know if I want to get up that early\, or I can’t attend in person. May I watch the service online? \nYes\, you may watch live\, or later\, online using any of the following platforms: \n\nThe Colorado Council of Churches website (current page)\nThe Colorado Council of Churches Facebook page\nThe Colorado Council of Churches YouTube channel\n\nWow! This seems like a really big event. Do you need donations to help cover your costs? \nYES! It takes considerable resources to do this free community event\, and we primarily rely on donations to cover our costs. Some of the expenses include: \n\nRenting the Red Rocks Amphitheatre venue\nHiring the wonderful Red Rocks staff who do innumerable things to make this worship service happen; Professional audiovisual equipment\nLaw enforcement to handle traffic control and keep us safe;\nProviding the livestream seen by people around the world; and\nProviding the doves we release at the end of the service.\n\nGive\nDid you know that it costs us $35\,000 to host this worship service? We rely on your generosity to provide it for free to the general public. A donation of $10 from everyone who attends in person and watches this livestream will help us continue to do so. You may support this annual worship service in 3 ways by: \n\nCheck: Send a check to:\n\nEaster Sunrise Service\, Colorado Council of Churches\, 2201 Dexter Street\, Denver\, CO 80207. \n\nCashapp: Send an amount to $colochurches via CashApp. THIS APP IS NOT CURRENTLY PROCESSING DONATIONS TO US.\nText: Text “ESSRR78” to 844-844-6844\nPaypal: Click on the QR Code below:\n\n \n  \nThank you for blessing the Colorado Council of Churches! \nWorship Leaders\n  \n \nOur Preacher: Rev. Dr. Steve Van Ostran\, Executive Minister\, American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains \n\nRev. Dr. Steve Van Ostran has served as Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains since March\,2008. His passion for the work of the Region grows out of his 18 years as a local church pastor. From that he has the hope of reclaiming the “incarnational” nature of the local church that the Apostle Paul depicts by calling the church “The Body of Christ” (1 Cor. 12:27).\n\n\n\n​Steve seeks to help local churches reconnect with their community and to discover new avenues of ministry there. To that end\, Steve is also passionate about connecting churches and pastors with cross cultural missions and missionaries around the world that they might learn from one another. He has led or participated in multiple trips to connect pastors and leaders with International Missionaries and their work around the world.\n\n\n\nPrior to his service for ABCRM\, Steve served on the ABC of the Central Region staff. Before this\, he served churches in Ottawa\, Ks\, Carbondale\, IL\, Wood River\, IL and Madison\, IN. In addition\, he has also served as an adjunct professor\, served on the Planning Commission of the City of Ottawa and has served on numerous boards for non-profits and seminaries.\n\n\n​Steve received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in June of 1994\, his Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May of 1987 and his undergraduate degree from Missouri Southern State College in Criminal Justice Administration.\n\n  \nAdditional Worship Leaders \n \n\nBishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni was elected to a six-year term as the fourth bishop of the Rocky Mountain Synod on April 27\, 2024\, at the synod assembly in Loveland\, Colorado. She was installed on Saturday\, October 5\, at Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver.\n\n\n\nBishop Meghan was born and baptized in the Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA (at Zion Lutheran\, Salt Lake City\, Utah) and grew up in Wyoming (at St. Paul Lutheran\, Cheyenne) and in northern California. Her call to ministry grew from active participation in the church from an early age: in Vacation Bible School\, Sunday School\, and children’s choir; serving as an acolyte and on altar guild with her mother; attending youth group and youth gatherings; and generally getting up in front of her congregation to speak or sing at every opportunity.\n\n\n\nAfter serving as an associate pastor for Youth and Family Ministry at Christus Victor Lutheran (Elk Grove Village\, IL) and as co-pastor with her spouse at Trinity Lutheran (Ft. Collins\, CO)\, Bishop Meghan began a PhD in Religion\, Media\, and Culture at Iliff School of Theology and the University of Denver (completed in 2021). In 2019\, Bishop Meghan and Pastor Gabi were called by the ELCA into Global Mission\, serving in Jerusalem with the ELCA’s partner church\, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.\n\n\n\nWhile in Jerusalem\, Bishop Meghan served as a Country Coordinator for the Young Adults in Global Mission program in Jerusalem/West Bank\, as the ELCA Theologian in Residence for the Middle East and North Africa desk\, and as co-pastor for the English-speaking congregation of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem.\n\n\n\nBishop Meghan believes deeply in the church’s calling from God to be present as the body of Christ for our neighbors in this and every time\, grounded in the sure and certain love of God for us in Jesus Christ. Her preaching\, teaching\, and pastoral ministry have focused on connecting the Gospel and our scriptures to the here and now of the world in which we live\, move\, and have our being. Bishop Meghan has authored several in-depth Bible studies for Gather magazine (on the topics of theodicy\, repentance\, holy time\, holy places\, and faith “after certainty”). As a founding team member for the ELCA initiative\, Sumud: for justice in Palestine and Israel\, Bishop Meghan has frequently presented online and in person about justice issues in the Holy Land and the vital ministry of the indigenous Palestinian Christian community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Kristin Stoneking\, Resident Bishop of the Mountain Sky Conference\, was elected to the\nepiscopal office at the July 2024 Western Jurisdiction Conference in Spokane\, Washington. The\nMountain Sky Conference includes 311 United Methodist churches Colorado\, Wyoming\, Montana\,\nUtah\, and small piece of Idaho.\nBishop Kristin Stoneking brings a rich and varied background and a passion for creating welcoming\ncommunities and advocating for a more just and peaceful society to her episcopal role.\nServing churches in Chicago\, Kansas and in Northern California\, Bishop Stoneking has revitalized\nlocal churches through the development of community-based ministries\, attention to abundance\,\ngenerosity and stewardship\, and courageous leadership.\nAfter seminary in Chicago\, Bishop Stoneking served Centenary United Methodist Church in\nLawrence\, Kansas where she worked with local community groups to develop community summer\nlunch programs\, after school programs and organized with others against gun violence. She then\nmoved to California where she served as executive director and campus minister at the University of\nCalifornia\, Davis where she re-invigorated the United Methodist-related ecumenical campus ministry\nby leading the community to found The Multifaith Living Community\, building six townhouses to\nhouse 42 students. The nationally recognized model included students from many faith\nbackgrounds\, was structured on a dedication to faith\, community\, social justice\, and sustainability\,\nand made the campus ministry financially self-sustaining.\nBishop Stoneking then served as the national executive director of the US branch of the historic\nFellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)\, an anti-racist\, interfaith justice and peace organization with\nconsultative status at the United Nations. Part of a worldwide communion\, FOR is the oldest\ninterfaith peace and justice organization in the United States.\nBishop Stoneking’s dedication to establishing and expanding communities that offer a sense of\nbelonging inspired her work as a District Superintendent and Director of Innovative Ministries and\nCongregational Vitality for the California-Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist\nChurch.\nDeeply committed to making theological education more widely accessible and impactful\, Bishop\nStoneking has served as an associate professor of United Methodist Studies and Leadership at the\nPacific School of Religion in Berkeley\, California and an adjunct faculty member teaching United\nMethodist History at the Claremont School of Theology in Los Angeles\, California.\nBishop Stoneking is a graduate of Rice University (B.A.) and Garrett-Evangelical Theological\nSeminary (M.Div.). She is a former Fellow of the Pluralism Project at Harvard University where she\nnow serves as an advisor.\nShe earned her PhD at the Graduate Theological Union where she attained her Doctor of\nPhilosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on comparative theology\, nonviolence education and\nconflict resolution.\nAs the episcopal leader of the Mountain Sky conference\, Bishop Stoneking brings a deep faith and\nbelief that a world where all can thrive and experience the love of God is not just possible\, but\npromised.\n\n\nWorship Music Leaders\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur music will be provided this year by Bro. Tarell Martin and the C2 Mass Choir. The C2 Mass Choir is a professional\, community-based choir\, under the leadership and direction of musician and producer\, Tarell Martin. C2 is the reignited extension of the original Stellar Award-Winning Colorado Mass Choir\, created and founded by Joe Pace.\n\n\n\nThe C2 Mass Choir vision and mission is to use their gifts\, graces\, and abilities to do good in the community through singing that touches hearts\, inspires change and growth\, and encourages people to fulfill their God-given dreams.\n\n\nWith members of the original Colorado Mass Choir and other gifted singers from across the region\, the C2 Mass Choir assembled and began rehearsing in Spring 2021. After hours of dedicated rehearsal\, the C2 Mass Choir debuted during its Warmup Concert on July 3\, 2021 where they also released their first single\, “So Amazing.”\n\n\n\nThe C2 Mass Choir lives their vision by:\n\nUsing their gifts\, graces\, and abilities to do good in the community.\nAllowing music to bring a diverse group of people together in love and unity.\nSinging songs that create moments of introspection and reflection.\nLiving the truth and faith in the songs C2 choir members sing.\nBeing in community with fellow C2 choir members where we pray for and with each other and grow in our own personal walks of faith\n\n\n\nThrough every song they minister\, the C2 Mass Choir shares the reasons why they sing based on scriptures like Psalm 13:6 (NIV): I will sing the Lord’s praise\, for he has been good to me. And Psalm 40:3 (NLT): He has given me a new song to sing\, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord.\n\n\nThe C2 Mass Choir seeks to leave everyone that hears them sing better\, inspired\, and ignited to pursue the life God has for them.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\nAdams\, Jon and Lori Adams\, Amy and Brad Batchelor\, Rachel Douglas\, Isabella Hines\, Stephanie Hodge\, Steve Hughes\, Kim Leong Lee\, Lisa Mansour\, Derrick and Debbie Marris\, Patricia McCall\, Staci Milton\, Susan Morgan\, Elizabeth Newman\, Rose Reese\, Thomas Roberts\, Michael Ryan\, Lisa Siegrist\, Gwen Taylor\, Beth Vander Werff\, David Willett\, Save Our Youth. \nWe’d Love Your Feedback on the Service!\nPlease take a moment to fill out this quick survey:
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LOCATION:Red Rocks Amphitheater\, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway\, Morrison\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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SUMMARY:2025 Sermon Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Sermon Weekend\, April 25-27th\, and stand with us for Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month.  Please visit the Coalition Against Global Genocide website and learn more about this very important event.  Stand with us against genocide and crimes against humanity.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/2025-sermon-weekend/
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SUMMARY:Congregational Legal Talk: Sheltering Vulnerable People
DESCRIPTION:Congregational Legal Talk: Sheltering Vulnerable People\nWith Violeta Chapin\, Associate Dean for Community and Culture and Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Boulder Law School. \nMonday\, April 28th\n4:00 – 5:30 pm MDT\nOn-Site: Montview Presbyterian Church\, 1980 Dahlia St\, Denver\, CO 80220\nOnline: Zoom\n\nPlease register at: https://forms.gle/JG4y7gL6ZgdP6mQo6 \nFaith leaders\, clergy\, and congregational decision makers are invited to learn about legal frameworks for sheltering vulnerable people. This talk and Q&A will include topics of: \n\nHarboring – do’s and don’ts\, risks\, risk mitigation\, public presence\, etc.\nPublic vs private spaces in faith communities\nThe Trump immigration registration process\, which went into effect on April 11th\n\nProfessor Violeta Chapin is an Associate Dean & Clinical Professor of Law at Colorado Law School in Boulder. Prof. Chapin directs the Immigration Defense Clinic\, and she and her students represent noncitizen clients in a wide variety of legal proceedings\, in both state and federal court. Prof. Chapin joined the Colorado Law faculty in August of 2009 after serving for seven years as a trial attorney with the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia. Prof. Chapin attended college at Columbia University and received her law degree from New York University School of Law. \nOrganizers: Juniper Formation United Church of Christ\, Montview Presbyterian Church\, Mountain View United Church\, St Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Aurora\, Highlands United Methodist Church\, the American Friends Service Committee\, and the Interfaith Immigration Network. \nSponsors: Denver Presbytery\, The Episcopal Church in Colorado\, Montview Presbyterian Church\, the Colorado Council of Churches\, and the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church. \n 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/congregational-legal-talk-sheltering-vulnerable-people/
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SUMMARY:The First 100 Days: A Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking panel discussion reflecting on the first 100 days of the current administration\, co-sponsored by the Institute for Religion\, Politics & Culture and the Colorado Council of Churches. Join us on Tuesday\, April 29th\, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Iliff School of Theology\, Shattuck Hall\, for a deep dive into the political and social shifts we’ve experienced so far. \nModerated by Institute Director Amanda Henderson\, this insightful conversation will feature a distinguished panel of experts\, including Caran Ware Joseph\, Miguel De La Torre\, Father Michael Nicosia\, and Presiding Elder Anthony Hill. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\, with light refreshments provided\, allowing you to mingle and connect before the discussion begins. \nThis is a unique opportunity to reflect on the emotional and political landscape of the past few months\, with experts offering valuable perspectives on the administration’s actions and decisions. Attendees will gain crucial insights into what has transpired\, how it impacts communities of faith and society\, and what possible paths of action might lie ahead. \nThis event promises to be a rich\, reflective space for dialogue\, and we encourage you to register early to secure your spot. Whether you’re passionate about politics\, religion\, or simply want to stay informed\, this event is one you won’t want to miss! \nRegister HERE. \n\nHere’s the Webinar Link for tonight’s event:\n\n\nhttps://iliff-edu.zoom.us/j/97885762432…\nWebinar ID:\n978 8576 2432\nWebinar Passcode:\n895623
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/the-first-100-days-a-reflection/
LOCATION:Iliff School of Theology\, 2323 E. Iliff Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80210\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Power of Community\, The Power of One
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Community\, The Power of One\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n JOIN US AS A HOST SITE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour community is invited to be a host sites participating in a sacred gathering of reflection and prayer as we hold both our grief and our hope during difficult times. \nThursday\, May 1\, 2025\n6:30 to 7:30pm MST\nWhere:  various sacred spaces and congregations\nPlease respond regarding your interest by April 10.\n\n“I am only one but still I am one.\nI can’t do everything\,\nbut I can do something.\nI will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”\n~ Edward Everett Hale \nCapitol Hill United Ministries\, the Colorado Council of Churches and other Faith Leaders are working together to create a sacred gathering of reflection and prayer: holding space for both our grief and our hope\, as we move through these uncertain times. These sacred gatherings will be held at the same time\, Thursday\, May 1\, 6:30-7:30pm\, at various sacred places and congregations in our communities throughout Colorado. \nPlease review the information below and let us know if you are interested in participating by serving as a host site.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE\, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n For additional information and response to our request\, please call or email:\nRev. Diana Flahive\, Executive Director\, Capitol Hill United Ministries\n303-257-8588  di**********@********er.org\nAdrian Miller\, Executive Director\, Colorado Council of Churches \nad****@********es.org (303) 917-3864\nJill Wildenberg\nji************@***il.com \nHere are the details:\nWhy: Because so much is happening in our country and world that is creating shock\, fear\, anger\, and uncertainty for so many\, we believe it is critical to join together in community\, in reflection and/or prayer (kehillah\, in Hebrew)\, \n\nto grieve together: holding space as we witness the sense of loss and uncertainty of our fellow humans; and\nto hope together: for the possibility of healing\, light\, and transformation.\n\nWe believe in the POWER OF COMMUNITY AND THE POWER OF ONE. \nWhat this is not: This is not a time for speeches or conversation about these issues. This is not a protest… this is a time for reflection and/or prayer. \nWhen: We would like to have this gathering take place at the same time\, in person\, in many sacred places and congregations (with an option to add Zoom\, where needed and if you have the technology)\, Thursday\, May 1\, 6:30-7:30pm MST. \nWhere: Many sacred places. Would your sacred space\, congregation\, or group be interested in participating? For more information\, please contact Diana Flahive\, Adrian Miller\, or Jill Wildenberg\, or click on the button above or below to sign up to participate.. \nWho: All are welcome\, people of faith and goodwill.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Program Information: We have a small group who will put together an inclusive sample program with readings and other information. You can tweak or tailor it for your community. Know that you may have other people from your neighborhood who may wish to attend this gathering at your site\, who are not part of your present community. Please be sensitive to that possibility. As we said\, “All are welcome”. More specifics for the program will be coming. \n**** \nWe will share more specifics soon. Below is a rough outline of the program. \n\nThis will be a one-hour service on May 1\, 6:30- 7:30pm MST\nSimple music\, live or recorded. Background music for reflection time.\nOpening and closing readings. (We will offer suggestions.)\nTimes for reflection. (We will offer suggestions.)\nSome simple rituals or actions along with the readings.\n\nProvided by sacred space\, congregations\, or group: \n\nYour site is responsible for putting on this gathering.\nYou will choose your team to facilitate\, be readers\, etc. for the program at your site.\nA bowl of pebbles\, one taken as people enter.\nA bowl/s where people can place them during “We Grieve Together.”\nTapers for inviting in the light and calling in space for healing\, hope\, and possibility during “We Hope Together.”\nSmall papers or note cards/pencils that participants can write their concerns on as well as their hopes.\nGreeters\nMusic – recorded or live\nCommunication to invite your community/congregation\nTaking photos and a general count of how many people attended.\n\nOpening and Welcome:  – music \n\nWelcome\, why we are here… and the idea for our time together (we will offer suggestions).\nReminder of taking a pebble and paper from the bowls provided…  the greeters can walk around with bowls of pebbles for people to take.\n\nFirst half:  20ish minutes “We Grieve Together”: \n\nReading: (We will offer suggestions.)\nHolding your pebble\, a reminder of the discomfort and pain we are feeling\, and the action we will take… (we will offer words to be said).\nThis is time to hold your experience of the hurt\, fear\, anger\, and uncertainty you are feeling and witnessing.\nMusic\nAction/Ritual: Participants take pebbles\, representing their pain and fear\, and silently put them in a bowl –\nbring them up to the bowls\, filled with water… as a symbol of us holding them together in community.  You are not alone.\nClosing for “We Grieve Together”.  With a person next to you\, face each other\, put your hand on their shoulder and look into their eyes…. and say\, “you are not alone… I see you.”\n\nA reading (We have a sample: The Thing Is   By Ellen Bass)\n\n\n\nSecond half: 20ish minutes “We Hope Together”: \n\nReading (We will offer suggestions)\nWe will hold a sense of hope and healing of mind\, body and spirit (MI Sheberach prayer?)\nThrough our pain we invite light to come.\nWe call to our inner strength.\nListen to what you hear within.\nWe are one\, and we have our own power to do what we can do.\nWhat are you called to do? It can be simple or more involved.\nCandle lighting: people can come up in silence and light a candle with their hopes…\nThey could also write their hopes and put it in another bowl.\nClosing for “We Hope Together”:\n\nA reading (we will provide it)\, participants stand together and take another’s hand.\n\n\n\nClosing for the sacred gathering…  prayer or reading or song.   (We will offer suggestions.) \n\nEach group can make little cards with a poem written on it to take.\nWe can also provide a list of suggestions for how people can get involved.\n\nGo in peace and possibility. We believe in the Power of this Community and the Power of One. 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/the-power-of-community-the-power-of-one/
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SUMMARY:Early Warning Signs for Protecting Places of Worship
DESCRIPTION:Since the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act\, the US Department of Justice’s Community Relations Service (CRS)\, also known as America’s Peacemaker\, provides services that improve communities’ abilities to prevent and respond to disputes\, conflicts\, hate crimes\, and incidents of violence\, including those impacting places of worship. Service offerings include facilitation\, mediation\, training\, and consultation. CRS services are free of charge and confidential\, and the agency does not hold prosecutorial or investigatory powers. Additional information about CRS is available here: https://www.justice.gov/crs/about \nJoin Denver Conciliation Specialist Clay Fong as he discusses CRS services\, such as the Protecting Places of Worship program\, and how CRS can help your place of worship become safer. Specifically\, this meeting will explore how Colorado Council of Churches members can create a Distant Early Warning process to keep each other informed of incidents\, such as vandalism and assault\, to promote congregation safety. Such an approach can help places of worship more effectively address these incidents when they do happen and work to prevent them. \nPlease register at the link below.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/early-warning-signs-for-protecting-places-of-worship/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T130000
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SUMMARY:A Primer on Ethics and the Evangelical\, Conservative Christian Mind
DESCRIPTION: Democracy —CODE RED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinding a Cure \nPart I.  A Primer on Ethics\n and the Evangelical\, Conservative Christian Mind\n\nHosted by Capitol Hill United Ministries\, \nthe Women’s Homelessness Initiative\n and The Colorado Council of Churches\n\nTuesday\, September 9th\, 2025 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p. m.\nDoors open at 11 a.m.\n\nNEW VENUE: First Baptist Church\n1373 Grant Street\nDenver\, CO 80203\n\nBYOL (“Bring Your Own Lunch”)\, Drinks and Desserts provided.\n\nRegister here: https://forms.gle/pausXtBY4RMYPfP79\n\nIf you feel hope is elusive in this present climate\,  join us and Marty Martin\,\nretired evangelical pastor\, ethics professor\, author\, past COO/CEO of Food for the Hungry\, a faith-based international relief and development organization.\n\nHe will discuss what drives evangelical thinking about key issues\nfacing Americans today\, where he disagrees and why.\n\nDebbie Johnson\, serves as the Colorado Chair for Principles First \nand has an extensive background in nonprofit work both locally and internationally. She will speak about Principles First\,\nan organization dedicated to working across political boundaries\nto restore ethical and principled governance in our nation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here: https://forms.gle/pausXtBY4RMYPfP79
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/5353/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 1373 Grant Street\, Denver\, CO\, 1373 Grant Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch 'n' Learn Webinar with the Colorado Black Equity Study Team
DESCRIPTION:Lunch ‘n’ Learn Webinar \nTuesday\, September 16th\, noon MDT\nVia Zoom (provided the day before the webinar) \nJoin us as the Colorado Black Equity Study team shares what they are doing to give deeper meaning to Colorado history at a time when Black history is being erased around the country. \nIn 2024\, the Colorado General Assembly passed\, and Governor Polis signed\, SB24-53 requiring “History Colorado to study the ongoing effects of slavery and subsequent systemic racism on Black Coloradans that may be attributed to practices\, systems\, and policies of the state\, and establishes a commission to assist this effort and to contract for an economic impact study.” \nThe commission’s team has been engaged in that work for months and they’d like to update the faith community. \nThis virtual event is co-sponsored by the Iliff School of Theology\, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado\, and Together Colorado. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/5347/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
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SUMMARY:Join us September 19-20th for The Prophetically Reimagining the Church Conference in Denver and online
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a seasoned ministry leader or someone passionate about faith and justice\, this conference offers a space to explore how we can faithfully respond to the needs of our time together. \nIn a time when our world faces rising challenges\, the Gospel calls us to bold\, liberative action\, and radical love and justice for the diversity of God’s creation. \nYou are invited to be a part of the inaugural Prophetically Reimagining the Church Conference taking place September 19-20\, 2025\, at the Auraria Campus in Denver and online via Zoom. \n\n\nRegister Now. Registration for onsite participation ends 9/12\, and registration for online participation ends 9/17. \n\n\nScholarships and student pricing are available. \n\n\nTranscription and translation services for accessibility are available to onsite and online participants through Captional. \n\n\nKeynotes by womanist biblical scholar Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney. \n\n\nSkill-building workshops by amazing diverse leaders. \n\n\nThis isn’t just another conference—it’s an opportunity to envision new possibilities for faithful living and ministry. Through skill-building\, deep reflection\, and meaningful relationship-building\, this gathering will equip you to embody liberative theology\, build transformative relationships\, and take concrete actions toward justice. \nTogether\, we’ll engage in prophetic discernment\, share wisdom\, and discover new ways to live out our calling as people of faith. Come be part of a community that believes the church can be a powerful force for transformation and healing in our world. \nThe conference is organized by Juniper Formation United Church of Christ and Daily Ripple with sponsoring support from The University of Colorado Denver Department of Political Science\, Rocky Mountain Conference United Church of Christ (RMC UCC)\, Denver Presbytery\, The Colorado Council of Churches\, Washington Park UCC at Mosaic\, Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center\, Sixth Avenue UCC\, Metro Denver Association of the United Church of Christ\, the RMC UCC Racial Justice Team\, UCC Longmont\, 1001 New Worshiping Communities of the Presbyterian Church (USA)\, UCC FaithINFO\, The Pension Boards UCC\, and Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church\, \nFor more information and to register\, visit reimaginethechurch.org\nFor questions contact in**@**************on.org or call/text 720-580-2274
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/join-us-september-19-20th-for-the-prophetically-reimagining-the-church-conference-in-denver-and-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014556
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SUMMARY:Who Stole Jesus and the Flag?
DESCRIPTION:Join Marty Martin (a retired evangelical pastor\, ethics professor\, author\, past COO/CEO of Food for the Hungry\, a faith-based international relief and development organization) and Adrian Miller (Executive Director of the Colorado Council of Churches) for further discussion about the current state of Christian Nationalism\, its impact on our country and democracy and what we can do about it.\n\nThis event is the second in the Democracy: Code Red series co-hosted by Capitol Hill United Ministries\, the Women’s Homelessness Initiative\, the Colorado Council of Churches\, and Principles First\, an organization dedicated to working across political boundaries to restore ethical and principled governance in our nation.\n\nDoors open at noon.\n\nBring your own lunch.\n\nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/who-stole-jesus-and-the-flag/
LOCATION:St. Thomas Episcopal Church\, 2201 Dexter Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T130000
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SUMMARY:The Hope Regarding Alzheimer's - Understanding Dementia & Reducing Your Risk! A webinar hosted by the CO Council of Churches.
DESCRIPTION:With almost 91\,000 Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s disease and 177\,000 providing unpaid care for them\, everyone should know a bit about dementia. 1 in 3 seniors have some form of dementia\, and with faith leaders being uniquely positioned as a trusted leader of aging adults and their families\, it is crucial for them to remain up to date on the landscape of dementia care and brain health. Join us for a webinar on Wednesday\, November 12 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Register today! \nThis program will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia\, including risk reduction strategies for brain health and advancements being made in early detection of symptoms\, diagnosis\, and treatments. We will also share available resources and how faith leaders can receive support for their ministry on this topic.  \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA clear understanding of the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia;\nBasic knowledge of advancements in diagnosis\, treatment\, and care;\nInformation on research happening that will continue to shape the landscape of the disease including risk reduction strategies;\nKnow how to access resources and make connections to support your ministry.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/the-hope-regarding-alzheimers-understanding-dementia-reducing-your-risk-a-webinar-hosted-by-the-co-council-of-churches/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Voices for Justice Organizational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Interested in being a faith-led advocate for social justice? We’d love to have you join us for the 2026 Voices for Justice team! An organizational meeting will be held on Wednesday\, January 7th at 3 p.m. MST. At this meeting\, you’ll find out what’s involved in terms of overall time commitment\, meeting schedule\, issues covered\, etc. \nHere’s the Zoom link for the meeting. \n“Denver Colorado ~ Colorado State Capitol ~ Gold Dome ~ HIstoric” by Onasill ~ Bill- 81M views is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/2026-voices-for-justice-organizational-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Voices for Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260108T130000
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CREATED:20260103T195344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T225402Z
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SUMMARY:January Lunch 'n' Learn: Legislation and Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Roland Halpern \nFor our January 2026 “Lunch ‘n’ Learn” online seminar\, Rev. Roland Halpern\, a longtime lobbyist with Colorado Voters for Animals\, will show the process of how a bill becomes a law in the Colorado General Assembly and how to be an effective advocate. \n\nRoland Halpern is the Executive Director of Colorado Voters for Animals. Roland holds an undergraduate degree from Hiram College\, Hiram\, Ohio\, a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Regis University\, Denver\, Colorado\, and is an ordained animal chaplain through the Emerson Theological Institute. \nRoland was instrumental in helping to pass Prop 106\, the Colorado End of Life Options Act\, making Colorado the sixth state to offer terminally ill individuals an additional medical treatment option at the end of life. \nA staunch advocate for individual rights\, Roland has been the recipient of several ministerial awards for outstanding community service in the area of social justice. He is actively involved with animal welfare groups both locally and nationally. He serves as vice-president on the board of the Colorado Council of Churches and is certified as a Human-Animal Bond Specialist by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI.) \n\nWhen: Thursday\, January 8\, 2026. The Zoom waiting room will open at 11:45 a.m.\, and the seminar will begin at noon. This webinar will be recorded and placed on the CCC YouTube channel for those who can’t attend the seminar.\n\nCost: FREE.\n\nWebinar Link: Register HERE.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/january-lunch-n-learn-legislation-and-advocacy-101/
CATEGORIES:Lunch 'n' Learn,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260119T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014556
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:El Pueblo History Museum opens the award-winning Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History exhibition on Monday\, January 19\, 2026 at 12:30 pm. Join us for the opening of this traveling exhibition from the Museum of Boulder which explores the history and accomplishments of Black Coloradans throughout our great state. This event is in collaboration with the NAACP and the annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. march that begins at 12:00 pm at Rawlings Library\, 100 E. Abriendo Ave.\, and ends at El Pueblo History Museum. Speakers will begin at 12:30 pm with special guests from Pueblo’s community and the creators and contributors to this exceptional display of Colorado’s rich history. The exhibit will be open to the public during the celebration. \nThis celebration is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to let us know that you plan to attend.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/exhibit-opening-and-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:El Pueblo History Museum\, 301 North Union Avenue\, Pueblo\, CO\, 81003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T014556
CREATED:20260109T203701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205833Z
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SUMMARY:'Week of Prayer for Christian Unity'
DESCRIPTION:From the Ecumenical Catholic Communion: \nDear Friends: \nAs we conclude the Christmas season\, blessings and peace to you in this new year. \nFor the third year\, our regional council is committed to take the initiative to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity sent out by the World Council of Churches.  Our gathering will be mostly on Zoom with leaders from our communities at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday\, January 22nd.   You are also welcome to join us in the sanctuary. \nIn this time of deep division\, now as over the centuries\, it is more important than ever to spend time together in prayer with each other\, invoking One God to lead us to peace\, to enliven us\, to give us courage\, to bless our hearts with Love for All.  Our common ground is much broader than our differences.  You are welcome to personally invite friends and neighbors of a variety of traditions to join us.  We will also extend an invitation to the members of the Colorado Council of Churches. \nYou may immerse yourself as deeply as you have interest in the history and context of this year’s ecumenical prayer service created by the Armenian Church.  EN 2026 WPCU.pdf   With my strong recommendation\, the planning team decided that we will pray the service as it was written by our siblings\, respecting their tradition and language choices.  As ecumenical Catholics\, we honor the liturgy of our family in the faith. \nOnline Service Details \nJoin on this Zoom Link \n\nMeeting ID: 894 9781 7643\nPasscode: 10500\n\nPlease bring a candle to your sacred space. \nYou can access the worship aid HERE to view or print. \n  \nI look forward to our praying as one in the moment and toward all that draws us together for justice\, compassion and peace. \nMuch love\, \n+Kae (Bishop Kae Madden) \nNote: The worship aid was created by the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute\, Garrison\, NY 10524-0300 • www.geii.org   and we paid for the rights to utilize the image and the text.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity/
CATEGORIES:Ecumenical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T130000
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SUMMARY:Unlock Your Advocacy Power: Making Change at the Federal Level
DESCRIPTION:For our February 2026 “Lunch ‘n’ Learn” online seminar\, Jeff Tieman of the Colorado Hospital Association will share how you can engage the federal government and become a more effective advocate for those causes that are important to you. \n\nJeff Tieman is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA)\, which he joined in August 2022. In his role at CHA\, Jeff provides leadership and direction for the Association’s work to serve and advocate for the state’s 100+ hospitals and health systems. \nPrior to CHA\, Jeff served as the President and CEO of the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS) for six years. In that role\, he led the association in creating and carrying out its strategic vision; managing advocacy\, policy\, and member relations initiatives; leading public affairs and partnership work; and serving as a liaison to regional and national policy boards and hospital organizations. \nBefore VAHHS\, Jeff was Chief of Staff for the Catholic Health Association (CHA) in Washington\, D.C.\, a national organization representing more than 700 hospitals. He worked at CHA for 12 years where he managed the office of the president and CEO\, directed strategic planning\, and led messaging on health reform and the Affordable Care Act. Earlier in his career\, Jeff worked as a reporter for Modern Healthcare magazine\, where he spent two years in Chicago and two as Washington Bureau Chief. \nJeff received his master’s degree from George Washington University’s School of Political Management in 2014. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Colorado College in 1996. \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026. The Zoom waiting room will open at 11:45 a.m.\, and the seminar will begin at noon. This webinar will be recorded and placed on the CCC YouTube channel for those who can’t attend the seminar. \n\nCost: FREE.\n\nWebinar Link: Registrants will receive the Zoom link the morning of February 24th.\n\nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/unlock-your-advocacy-power-making-change-at-the-federal-level/
CATEGORIES:Lunch 'n' Learn,Voices for Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T150000
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SUMMARY:How Will Medicaid Changes Affect Your Church Staff and Volunteers?
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL \nFebruary 25\, 2026  \n1pm-3pm MST \nZoom – link sent upon registration  \nRegister here: https://events.humanitix.com/non-profit-community-town-hall-help-shape-how-medicaid-work-requirements-are-implemented  \n  \nIN PERSON \nMarch 11\, 2026 tentative \nFort Collins Area \n2 sessions: 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm \nRegistration will be available upon final confirmation of the location \nPrime Health is hosting town halls for organizations that provide jobs\, volunteer opportunities\, education\, or training. Due to the federally mandated Medicaid work requirements\, these organizations will be asked to track or verify the participation of your participants\, volunteers\, and employees in order for them to maintain their access to Medicaid. \nThese town halls will specifically focus on the systems and technology needed to do this as efficiently and effectively as possible while ensuring people maintain access. These sessions are a chance to learn what the work requirements mean\, share what is already working (or not working) to track work\, and talk honestly about where tracking work\, volunteer\, or education activities could create challenges. \nThese conversations are a chance to understand what’s coming\, share what you already do\, and talk honestly about what is realistic for your organization and the people you serve. Prime Health will host an event for each of the following organization types:\n● Medicaid users\n● Employers\, specifically those who use 1099 or gig-workers\n● Volunteer organization such as nonprofits\, faith-based organizations\, schools\, and others\n● Higher education\, schools\, and education programs\n● Job training and workforce programs We are specifically targeting people who engage with participants\, volunteers\, and/or employees as well as those who know and understand the technology\, data\, and systems used to track engagement. \nWhat we’ll talk about: \n● Current tracking and reporting practices ● Where new requirements could create burden\n● What support or systems would be ideal and what is workable\n● How to avoid unintentionally creating barriers for Medicaid members Your input will help shape solutions that are practical\, equitable\, and aligned with how community organizations actually operate.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/how-will-medicaid-changes-affect-your-church-staff-and-volunteers/
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SUMMARY:Church Tomorrow?
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, March 26\, 6:30-8:30 pm\, at Saint John’s Cathedral\, Denver\, the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers and Bishop Kym Lucas of the Episcopal Church in Colorado will engage in a conversation about the themes and gleanings from the research for Church Tomorrow?. This event includes a time of Q&A\, and book signing. Cost is $10.\n\n\n\nBook: Church Tomorrow? What the ‘Nones’ and ‘Dones’ Teach Us About the Future of Faith: https://stephaniespellers.com/church-tomorrow \n\n\n\nThe nones\, dones\, unchurched\, and spiritual but not religious (SBNRs) are a dominant force in American religion and the plurality among Millennials and Gen Zers. In her latest book\, Church Tomorrow?\, the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers presents challenging truths about declining religious affiliation in America\, alongside stories and wisdom from interviews with young people who either grew up without faith or gave up formal religion. She asks: Why are younger generations passing on Church? What spiritual pathways and communities are they creating? And how could their insights help to shape the future of Christian community?\n\n\n\nLearn more and register at the link below.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/church-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Cathedral\, 1350 N Washington Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecumenical
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday: Path to Love and Liberation
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 29 at 2:00 PM\, people of faith and conscience will gather on the West Steps of the Colorado State Capitol to stand for love\, liberation\, and the dignity of every person. Together\, we’ll raise a clear moral voice against systems that tear families apart and spread fear—and commit to building communities\, and public policies\, rooted in compassion and justice. \nJoin us to pray\, witness\, and take action so that all Coloradans can live in safety\, belonging\, and hope. \nLink to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/togethercolorado/event/913099/ 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/15940/
LOCATION:Colorado State Capitol\, 200 W. Colfax Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecumenical,Voices for Justice
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SUMMARY:The 79th Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre!
DESCRIPTION:  \nApril 5\, 2026\nThis worship service is FREE and OPEN to the public.\n4:45 a.m.–Doors open.\n5:30 a.m.–Pre-service worship music begins.\n6:00 a.m.–Worship service begins.\n6:37 a.m. \nWeather Forecast\n \nCan’t make it in person or you want to watch later?\nView the Livestream\n \nNeed information on accessible seating and parking? Click HERE.\nEaster Sunrise Service Bulletin\n  \nOur Worship Service Leaders\nKathy Escobar \nKathy Escobar\, M.A. is Co-Founder of The Refuge\, a hub for healing community\, social action\, and creative collaboration serving North Denver since 2006. A pastor\, speaker\, spiritual director\, and organizational consultant for over 20 years\, she is author of several books including Practicing: Changing Yourself to Change the World\, Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe is Coming Apart\, A Weary World: Reflections for a Blue Christmas\, and her most recent\, Turning Over Tables: A Lenten Call to Disrupting Power. Passionate about creating safe and brave spaces for transformation and healing in real life\, online\, and outside\, she also is Co-Director of #communityheals–Making Spaces for Transformation Accessible for All–a non-profit organization dedicated to creating free and accessible healing spaces on the water and in the mountains. More on Kathy’s work at kathyescobar.com. \n\nMichelle Ferrigno Warren \nMichelle Ferrigno Warren is a part of the Westside Church Internacional church family in Denver. She is a worship leader\, seminary professor\, community advocate\, and practitioner working to extend love to neighbors and enemies. \n\n\nRev. Fernando Rodriguez \nRev Fernando Rodríguez is an ordained Presbyterian Minister currently serving as Associate Presbyter for Mission in Denver Presbytery. He serves as catalyst and support for the presbytery’s 14 New Worshiping Communities and Mission Partnerships. \n\nMusic Worship Leaders\nEmerson Rose \nEmerson Rose has been singing since she was two years old and has loved performing on stage from an early age. She made her musical theater debut in 2022 as Molly in Annie Jr.\, quickly demonstrating a natural stage presence and a strong connection with audiences. Emerson began performing as a vocalist in live music settings\, with her first singing gig at Snowpack in Conifer in 2025. Whether on stage in a musical or performing live\, Emerson brings enthusiasm\, confidence\, and a genuine love for music to every performance. \n  \nCherokee Trail High School Choir \nThe Cherokee Trail High School Choir is composed of 18 students varying from sophomores to seniors. This ensemble has represented Cherokee Trail in various performances\, including the Colorado Music Educators Association\, Southlands Farmers Markets\, and many others.\n\nHelp Us Share the Hope of Resurrection Morning\nAs the first light of Easter morning touches the red stone cliffs\, believers gather in the quiet of dawn to remember the miracle that reshaped all of history. In the stillness\, before the sun rises\, hearts turn toward the empty tomb and the promise that Christ is risen indeed. \nFor nearly 80 years\, the Colorado Council of Churches has offered this free Easter Sunrise Service\, hosting a sacred moment when worship\, creation\, and the hope of resurrection meet. Here\, surrounded by God’s handiwork\, thousands lift their voices in praise\, seeking renewal\, strength\, and the presence of the risen Lord. \nWe need your help to keep this ministry of hope free and open to all. Rising costs make it increasingly difficult to sustain this powerful tradition\, and we are prayerfully seeking $35\,000 to ensure it continues for generations to come. Our minimum suggested donation is $10 per person. We’re grateful for whatever amount God places on your heart to give. \nAs a token of our gratitude\, donors who contribute $250 or more will receive reserved seating for two and a reserved parking space. With a $500 gift\, you will enjoy reserved seating for four and a reserved parking space. These gifts of appreciation are our way of saying thank you for helping make this sacred celebration possible. Reserved parking and seating are currently on a wait list. Please email Adrian Miller at st***@********es.org to be placed on the waitlist. Please indicate how many parking spots and seats you would like.  \nIF YOU MADE AN ANONYMOUS DONATION above $250 and you want seating and parking\, you must email st***@********es.org and provide us with your name. Without your name\, Red Rocks security give you access to reserved parking and seating. \nIf this sunrise has ever stirred your spirit\, or if you believe in sharing the hope of the resurrection with the world\, we invite you to help sustain this meaningful tradition. \nClick HERE to make a gift to keep this Easter tradition alive.\nA portion of the money raised above our $35\,000 goal will be donated to: \n \nWe’d love your feedback! Please click HERE to fill out a survey. \n 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/the-79th-easter-sunrise-service-at-red-rocks-amphitheatre/
LOCATION:Red Rocks Amphitheater\, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway\, Morrison\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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SUMMARY:80th Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks!
DESCRIPTION:March 28\, 2027\nThis worship service is FREE and OPEN to the public.\n4:45 a.m.–Doors open.\n5:30 a.m.–Pre-service worship music begins.\n6:00 a.m.–Worship service begins.\nWeather Forecast\n  \nCan’t make it in person or you want to watch later?\nView the Livestream\nNeed information on accessible seating and parking? Click HERE.\nEaster Sunrise Service Bulletin\n  \nOur Worship Service Leaders\n\n  \n\nMusic Worship Leaders\n\nHelp Us Share the Hope of Resurrection Morning\nAs the first light of Easter morning touches the red stone cliffs\, believers gather in the quiet of dawn to remember the miracle that reshaped all of history. In the stillness\, before the sun rises\, hearts turn toward the empty tomb and the promise that Christ is risen indeed. \nFor nearly 80 years\, the Colorado Council of Churches has offered this free Easter Sunrise Service\, hosting a sacred moment when worship\, creation\, and the hope of resurrection meet. Here\, surrounded by God’s handiwork\, thousands lift their voices in praise\, seeking renewal\, strength\, and the presence of the risen Lord. \nWe need your help to keep this ministry of hope free and open to all. Rising costs make it increasingly difficult to sustain this powerful tradition\, and we are prayerfully seeking $35\,000 to ensure it continues for generations to come. Our suggested donation is $10 per person. We’re grateful for whatever amount God places on your heart to give. \nAs a token of our gratitude\, donors who contribute $250 or more will receive reserved seating for two and a reserved parking space. With a $500 gift\, you will enjoy reserved seating for four and a reserved parking space. These gifts of appreciation are our way of saying thank you for helping make this sacred celebration possible.  Do not make an ANONYMOUS DONATION above $250 and you want seating and parking\, you must email st***@********es.org and provide us with your name. Without your name\, Red Rocks security won’t give you access to reserved parking and seating. \nIf this sunrise has ever stirred your spirit\, or if you believe in sharing the hope of the resurrection with the world\, we invite you to help sustain this meaningful tradition. \nClick HERE to make a gift to keep this Easter tradition alive.\nA portion of the money raised above our $35\,000 goal will be donated to: \n  \nWe’d love your feedback! Please click HERE to fill out a survey. \n 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/essrr80/
LOCATION:Red Rocks Amphitheater\, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway\, Morrison\, 80465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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