We are grateful to the Boulder Daily Camera for printing our opinion piece on ending the practice of putting mentally-ill inmates in solitary confinement. We congratulated the Colorado General Assembly for passing this law which was an initiative of current Colorado Department of Corrections Director Rick Raemisch. and we hope the practice spreads across the […]
2014 Colorado General Assembly Roundup
2014 Legislative session wrap-up Our Voices for Justice task force was very active in the past legislative session of the Colorado General Assembly. Here’s their recap: By recent standards, the 2014 Colorado legislative session was unusually calm, with few of the hot-button issues, all-night debates and intensive lobbying campaigns of years past. Those hoping to see […]
Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Information
We are excited for tomorrow’s Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks! We hope to see you there in person or you may watch a livestream at the event on our website (https://cochurches.org/easter-sunrise-service-at-red-rocks/). In case you don’t have them, here are the essential details: Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer, Senior Pastor at Graham Memorial Community Church of […]
There’s Still Time to Support the Easter Sunrise Service Crowdfunding Campaign
The Colorado Council of Churches’ Easter Sunrise Service crowdfunding campaign is now live! Please do the following: 1. Make a donation! 2. Share this with people you know and ask them to make a donation, even if their donation is small. 3. Encourage people you know to share this campaign with their family, friends […]
The Easter Sunrise Service Needs Your Help!
Front page of The Denver Post, April 7, 1947 Support the Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks! The Denver Post’s headline from April 7, 1947 says it all! Since that time, the annual Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks has had a lot of history and tradition. At that first event, “Fifteen thousand early arrivals crowded into the Red […]
FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ASSET BUILDING MEETING ON MARCH 11TH
TOOLS FOR FAITH BASED AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Now is the time of year that people are getting their taxes done, signing up for healthcare, and thinking about money. It is the perfect time to learn more about the resources that are available to help individuals and families learn about how money works. We hope you […]
YOUR CONGREGATION CAN HELP INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SUMMER MEALS FED TO CHILDREN IN NEED
Across America, there are children who are concerned about the last day of school before summer vacation. Instead of looking forward to days filled with outdoor activities, they look ahead and see themselves without much to do in the summer, and all too often, without food. They think of empty cupboards and refrigerators, and of […]
The CCC and Eco-Justice Ministries Advocate for Strong Air Quality Standards in Colorado
The CCC and Eco-Justice Ministries, our affiliate partner, have contacted the Air Quality Control Commission to push for strong air quality standards. These commissioners have come under intense pressure to weaken the strong standards that they have developed during the agency rulemaking process. While Colorado enjoys a boom in oil and gas development, we believe […]
Colorado Interfaith Voices for Justice Now Has a New Home with the Colorado Council of Churches
The CCC is happy to announce that the Colorado Interfaith Voices for Justice has become one of its task forces. The mission of Colorado Interfaith Voices for Justice is to work with faith communities to educate and advocate on behalf of those living in poverty. Voices for Justice focuses on state and federal public policy […]
Health Coverage Sunday on December 8th!
The Colorado Council of Churches encourages pastors to get their congregations fully informed on the Affordable Care Act as important deadlines approach. Wondering where to start? Click on the following link for a “Healthcare Tool Kit)”–a great resource developed by Together Colorado (http://www.togethercolorado.org/resources/health-care-tool-kit). It provides sample pulpit announcements and bulletin inserts, a summary of the main aspects of […]
The CCC Supports Amendment 66
On Nov. 5th, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to significantly invest in public education. As indicated in our Public Policy Statement on the Education of Our Children, we support any effort that “creates adequate and equalized funding for public schools as one of its priorities to assure access for all Colorado children to excellent comprehensive public education.” […]
New Council Exec Announced
We are very pleased to announce that the Board of the Colorado Council of Churches approved the recommendation of the Search Committee of Adrian Miller as the new Executive Director of the Colorado Council of Churches.
Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks
Click here to learn more about the Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks.
Public Policy Voice/Witness
Our member denominations come together to be a faithful voice for justice for all people. For the public policy statements that serve as the basis for this witness and for key current issues, click here.
Immigration
Click here to learn about the Colorado Compact DVD curriculum on immigration and the Colorado Interfaith pledge on immigration.
Health Care Reform
Interfaith Relations
Environmental Issues
viewing our relationship to God's creation through our faith. Click here for connection to our partner Eco-Justice Ministries
