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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Genocide Awareness Sermon Weekend April 24-26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:A Call to Faith Leaders \nThe Coalition Against Global Genocide in partnership with the Archdiocese of Denver\, Colorado Council of Churches\, Greater Metropolitan Denver Ministerial Alliance\, Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies\, Northeast Denver Islamic Center and Rocky Mountain Rabbis & Cantors\, invites you to participate in Sermon Weekend\, taking place from April 24-26\, 2026. This united effort aims to educate members of all the congregations about the realities of genocide and inspire collective action to prevent future atrocities. \nHow You Can Participate:\n1. Deliver a Sermon or Message: Dedicate your service to discussing the importance of genocide awareness and prevention. (Wonderful information can be found on the US Holocaust website.) \n2. Host Educational Events: Organize workshops or discussions to delve deeper into understanding and combating genocide. \n3. Promote Community Engagement: Encourage your congregation to participate in advocacy e orts and support organizations working towards prevention
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/genocide-awareness-sermon-weekend-april-24-26-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T110000
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SUMMARY:INVITATION TO ENGAGE! Medicaid Participatory Action Incubator
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION TO ENGAGE! Medicaid Participatory Action Incubator\nPrime Health is launching the Medicaid Participatory Action Incubator (M-PAI). Medicaid PAI is an innovative\, multi-phase initiative designed to blend high-tech with high-touch\, community-centered supports to ensure that people\, especially those with limited digital access\, rural residents\, multilingual communities\, older adults\, and individuals with unstable employment\, can comply with the new Medicaid Work Requirements without falling out of coverage due to system failures. \nThe first phase of this work is workshops to convene those who will need to validate data provided by Medicaid Members\, such as businesses\, volunteer organizations\, and job training partners\, to collaboratively identify the systems\, workflows\, and data practices needed to implement federal Medicaid work requirements in ways that reduce administrative burden and protect continuity of coverage for the people they serve. \nThese 2-hour workshops will specifically focus on the systems and technology needed to do this as efficiently and effectively as possible while ensuring people maintain access. They are a chance to share what is already working (or not working) to track members\, and talk honestly about where tracking activities create challenges. These conversations are a chance to share what you already do\, and talk honestly about what is realistic for your organization and the people you serve. This session specifically focuses on volunteer organizations. \nPrime Health will host an event for each of the following organization types: \n \n\nMedicaid users\nCounties\nRegional Accountable Entities\nProviders and FQHCs\nEnrollment Specialists\nValidators (volunteer organizations\, employers\, job training organizations\, and education institutions)\nCommunicators and advocates\n\n\nWe are specifically targeting people who engage with members\, participants\, volunteers\, and/or contractors/employees as well as those who know and understand the technology\, data\, and systems used to track engagement. \nWhat we’ll talk about: \n\nCurrent tracking and reporting practices\nWhere new requirements could create problems\nWhat support or systems would be ideal and what is workable\nHow to avoid unintentionally creating barriers for Medicaid members+\n\nYour input will help shape solutions that are practical and aligned with how community organizations actually operate. \nVolunteer Workshop Details: \nThursday\, April 30\, 2026; 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm \nPrime Health Office / Colorado Health Capitol \n303 E 17th Ave Suite 405 Denver\, CO 80203 \nRegister here \nWhat’s next?  \nLearn more about what is going on now and what is upcoming in M-PAI at the Prime Health website at https://www.primehealthco.com/workrequirements 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/invitation-to-engage-medicaid-participatory-action-incubator/2026-04-30/1/
LOCATION:Prime Health Office\, 303 E 17th Ave Suite 405\, Denver\, CO\, 80203
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SUMMARY:INVITATION TO ENGAGE! Medicaid Participatory Action Incubator
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION TO ENGAGE! Medicaid Participatory Action Incubator\nPrime Health is launching the Medicaid Participatory Action Incubator (M-PAI). Medicaid PAI is an innovative\, multi-phase initiative designed to blend high-tech with high-touch\, community-centered supports to ensure that people\, especially those with limited digital access\, rural residents\, multilingual communities\, older adults\, and individuals with unstable employment\, can comply with the new Medicaid Work Requirements without falling out of coverage due to system failures. \nThe first phase of this work is workshops to convene those who will need to validate data provided by Medicaid Members\, such as businesses\, volunteer organizations\, and job training partners\, to collaboratively identify the systems\, workflows\, and data practices needed to implement federal Medicaid work requirements in ways that reduce administrative burden and protect continuity of coverage for the people they serve. \nThese 2-hour workshops will specifically focus on the systems and technology needed to do this as efficiently and effectively as possible while ensuring people maintain access. They are a chance to share what is already working (or not working) to track members\, and talk honestly about where tracking activities create challenges. These conversations are a chance to share what you already do\, and talk honestly about what is realistic for your organization and the people you serve. This session specifically focuses on volunteer organizations. \nPrime Health will host an event for each of the following organization types: \n \n\nMedicaid users\nCounties\nRegional Accountable Entities\nProviders and FQHCs\nEnrollment Specialists\nValidators (volunteer organizations\, employers\, job training organizations\, and education institutions)\nCommunicators and advocates\n\n\nWe are specifically targeting people who engage with members\, participants\, volunteers\, and/or contractors/employees as well as those who know and understand the technology\, data\, and systems used to track engagement. \nWhat we’ll talk about: \n\nCurrent tracking and reporting practices\nWhere new requirements could create problems\nWhat support or systems would be ideal and what is workable\nHow to avoid unintentionally creating barriers for Medicaid members+\n\nYour input will help shape solutions that are practical and aligned with how community organizations actually operate. \nVolunteer Workshop Details: \nThursday\, April 30\, 2026; 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm \nPrime Health Office / Colorado Health Capitol \n303 E 17th Ave Suite 405 Denver\, CO 80203 \nRegister here \nWhat’s next?  \nLearn more about what is going on now and what is upcoming in M-PAI at the Prime Health website at https://www.primehealthco.com/workrequirements 
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/invitation-to-engage-medicaid-participatory-action-incubator/2026-04-30/2/
LOCATION:Prime Health Office\, 303 E 17th Ave Suite 405\, Denver\, CO\, 80203
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SUMMARY:Bystander Training
DESCRIPTION:When you witness a harmful situation\, what do you do? This is called being a bystander\, and learning to intervene on harm as a bystander requires more practice and tools than many might think. It is quite easy to fall into the bystander effect\, where we ignore\, flee\, or freeze in situations of harm\, and look to others to resolve it. This training will train attendees on the bystander effect\, the reasons it happens\, and how to engage in bystander intervention practices to mitigate harm. Participants will also have an opportunity to think through several realistic scenarios and how to apply new learnings to bystander situations.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/bystander-training/
LOCATION:Jefferson Unitarian Church\, 14350 W. 32nd Avenue\, Golden\, CO\, 80401
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:World Refugee Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nJune 20th is World Refugee Day\, designated by the United Nations as the day to honor the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. \nAccording to the most recent numbers\, more than 1 in every 70 people on Earth has been forced to flee their homes\, totaling 117.3 million. 40% of all displaced people are children. Among them are nearly 42.5 million refugees.  \nSince 1980\, more than 80\,000 refugees have resettled in Colorado. \nProject Worthmore supports refugees\, newcomers\, and other displaced people by providing essential programs and services to ensure their health\, stability\, and dignity as they navigate the challenges of starting over and building safe\, secure lives in a new community. \nAbout Project Worthmore:  \nProject Worthmore is a locally rooted nonprofit organization\, located on East Colfax in Aurora\, Colorado\, dedicated to walking alongside refugees and immigrants as they rebuild their lives in our community. \nWhat began as small English classes in living rooms has grown into a network of programs that support thousands of newcomers each year. For over 15 years\, Project Worthmore has been a trusted presence in the community\, now serving an average of 6\,500 clients annually. Today\, we offer English classes\, a dental clinic\, a farm and food share program\, community navigators\, and opportunities for connection through Understanding Neighbors. \nAt the heart of this work is a commitment to community\, dignity\, and long-term support. As the needs of newcomer families evolve\, Project Worthmore continues to grow and adapt\, creating pathways toward stability\, self-sufficiency\, and a true sense of belonging.
URL:https://cochurches.org/event/world-refugee-day/
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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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