A Primer on Ethics and the Evangelical, Conservative Christian Mind
2025-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | First Baptist Church, 1373 Grant Street, Denver, CO, 1373 Grant Street, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Democracy —CODE RED

Finding a Cure
Part I. A Primer on Ethics
and the Evangelical, Conservative Christian Mind

Hosted by Capitol Hill United Ministries,
the Women’s Homelessness Initiative
and The Colorado Council of Churches

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p. m.
Doors open at 11 a.m.

NEW VENUE: First Baptist Church
1373 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203

BYOL (“Bring Your Own Lunch”), Drinks and Desserts provided.

Register here: https://forms.gle/pausXtBY4RMYPfP79

If you feel hope is elusive in this present climate, join us and Marty Martin,
retired evangelical pastor, ethics professor, author, past COO/CEO of Food for the Hungry, a faith-based international relief and development organization.

He will discuss what drives evangelical thinking about key issues
facing Americans today, where he disagrees and why.

Debbie Johnson, serves as the Colorado Chair for Principles First
and has an extensive background in nonprofit work both locally and internationally. She will speak about Principles First,
an organization dedicated to working across political boundaries
to restore ethical and principled governance in our nation.

Register here: https://forms.gle/pausXtBY4RMYPfP79

Lunch 'n' Learn Webinar with the Colorado Black Equity Study Team
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Lunch ‘n’ Learn Webinar
Tuesday, September 16th, noon MDT
Via Zoom (provided the day before the webinar)
Join 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.
In 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.”
The commission’s team has been engaged in that work for months and they’d like to update the faith community.
This virtual event is co-sponsored by the Iliff School of Theology, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, and Together Colorado.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE

Join us September 19-20th for The Prophetically Reimagining the Church Conference in Denver and online
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-20
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.
In 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.
You 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.

Register Now. Registration for onsite participation ends 9/12, and registration for online participation ends 9/17.

Scholarships and student pricing are available.

Transcription and translation services for accessibility are available to onsite and online participants through Captional.

Keynotes by womanist biblical scholar Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney.

Skill-building workshops by amazing diverse leaders.

This 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.
Together, 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.
The 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,
For more information and to register, visit reimaginethechurch.org
For questions contact in**@**************on.org or call/text 720-580-2274

Who Stole Jesus and the Flag?
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter Street, Denver, CO, 80207, United States
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.

This 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.

Doors open at noon.

Bring your own lunch.

RSVP HERE.

The Hope Regarding Alzheimer's - Understanding Dementia & Reducing Your Risk! A webinar hosted by the CO Council of Churches.
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
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!
This 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.
Participants will leave with:

A clear understanding of the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia;
Basic knowledge of advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and care;
Information on research happening that will continue to shape the landscape of the disease including risk reduction strategies;
Know how to access resources and make connections to support your ministry.

2026 Voices for Justice Organizational Meeting
2026-01-07 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
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.
Here’s the Zoom link for the meeting.
“Denver Colorado ~ Colorado State Capitol ~ Gold Dome ~ HIstoric” by Onasill ~ Bill- 81M views is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

January Lunch 'n' Learn: Legislation and Advocacy 101
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Rev. Roland Halpern
For 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.

Roland 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.
Roland 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.
A 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.)

When: 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.

Cost: FREE.

Webinar Link: Register HERE.

Exhibit Opening and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration
2026-01-19 12:30 - 16:00 UTC | El Pueblo History Museum, 301 North Union Avenue, Pueblo, CO, 81003, United States
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.
This celebration is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to let us know that you plan to attend.

'Week of Prayer for Christian Unity'
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
From the Ecumenical Catholic Communion:
Dear Friends:
As we conclude the Christmas season, blessings and peace to you in this new year.
For 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.
In 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.
You 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.
Online Service Details
Join on this Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 894 9781 7643
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Please bring a candle to your sacred space.
You can access the worship aid HERE to view or print.

I look forward to our praying as one in the moment and toward all that draws us together for justice, compassion and peace.
Much love,
+Kae (Bishop Kae Madden)
Note: 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.

The 79th Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre! More details coming soon!
2026-04-05 05:30 - 07:30 UTC | Red Rocks Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 80465, United States
More worship service details coming soon!

Help Us Share the Hope of Resurrection Morning
As 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.
For 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.
We 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. We ask for minimum gift of $10 to support this worship service. We’re grateful for whatever amount God places on your heart to give.
As 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.
If 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.
Click HERE to make a gift to keep this Easter tradition alive.
