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News from the Bishop's Office
Health Insurance Open Enrollment is coming up in October 21 through November 6, 2015.
Here in the Bishop's Office we will begin working on the Colorado Health Insurance Plan array in early September.
In preparation for changes regarding health insurance plan options, premium costs, Health Savings Accounts, what is a High Deductible plan and others that are coming up in 2016 and 2017, Dianne Draper is scheduling webinars for all Clergy, Treasurers, members of Parish finance committee, Junior and Senior Wardens, and anyone from your Parish who would like to learn more about the Episcopal Medical Trust health insurance and parity offerings for all clergy and lay employees.
I would like to request that all clergy find the time to attend one of these webinars. Each webinar will be the same with information and time for questions.
Here are the webinar dates and times. PLEASE EMAIL
DIANNE DRAPER AND LET HER KNOW WHICH DATE AND TIME YOU WILL PARTICIPATE. If these choices do not work for you, please let Dianne know an alternative day and time.
Episcopal Church of Colorado Health Insurance Plan Array Options and Information webinars:
Tuesday-October 6, 2015 - 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Thursday-October 8, 2015 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Tuesday-October 13, 2015 - 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Thursday-October 15, 2015 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Links to earlier announcements
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Diocesan Convention
WHEN:
October 1-3, 2015: The Convention will begin with the Eucharist Thursday, October 1, at 7 p.m., at Grace and St. Stephen's, Colorado Springs, and conclude in the mid-afternoon Saturday, October 3.
WHERE:
Hotel Elegante, 2886 S. Circle Drive (formerly the Crowne Plaza), Colorado Springs, 80906
To reserve lodging please call: 1-800-981-4012 OR 719-576-5900 and identify yourself as a member of the Episcopal Church and group code # 840057, or
click here to reserve a room online.
Registration for Delegates has closed. To make changes or to register visitors, please contact
Sarah McAfee in the Office of the Bishop, 303-837-1173.
Sept. 12: Northwest Regional Convocation, 10 a.m., Interfaith Chapel, Edwards
Sept. 19: Southwest Regional Convocation, 10 a.m., St. Paul, Montrose
Sept. 26: Sangre de Cristo Regional Convocation, 10 a.m, Grace & St. Stephen's, Colorado Springs
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are seeking those who would like to donate time to support the 128th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado. Volunteers are needed to provide welcome packets to delegates, answer questions, distribute convention materials, give directions, pitch in where needed, and most importantly, ensure the delegates feel welcome. Your support will help to ensure a successful convention.
Volunteer shifts consist of four-hour blocks in the morning and afternoon between 6:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Christian Formation and Spiritual Growth
Help Canterbury Campus Ministry Grow at CU Boulder
Please take a moment to pass onto us the contact information for any new and returning CU students (name, cell phone, mailing and email address) so that we can be in touch with them ASAP. Send to [email protected] or by mail to St. Aidan's, 2425 Colorado Avenue, Boulder, Co 80302. Thank you for your support!
Introduction to Centering Prayer
Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Benet Hill Monastery, 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs
Centering Prayer is a method of prayer within the Christian contemplative prayer tradition. This introductory workshop offers participants the beasics of the centering prayer practice. The day includes experiences of centering prayer and presentations on the for fundamental guidelines for beginning a daily practice of centering prayer. Cost is $40.
Introductory workshop on centering prayer
Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
St. Charles Episcopal Church, 505 E. 8th Avenue, Fort Morgan
The Rev. Michelle Danson will guide us through the steps of the contemplative prayer method of Centering Prayer
s a trained practitioner through Contemplative Outreach and the wisdom of Fr. Thomas Keating. This workshop
is being offered free of charge, sponsored by Saint Charles Episcopal Church / High Plains Region. Information:
Nancy Severin at 970-867-6826, [email protected] or
Introductory workshop to learn the centering prayer practice
Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver
Learn a prayer method in which you sit in silence with God, opening your mind, heart and whole being to the Ultimate Mystery-beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. At the workshop, you will receive instruction on the prayer, as well as opportunities to practice it.. The workshop is a prerequisite to the six-week Basic Centering Prayer, Course I. Cost is $30
12-Step Introductory workshop to learn the centering prayer practice
Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver
In recovery, those who practice the steps found in AA, Al-Anon, and other 12-Step programs sometimes find themselves searching for the experience of emotional sobriety and deeper relationship with a Higher Power.
When applied as a daily supplement to the 12 Steps as an 11
th
Step prayer practice, Centering Prayer opens us to the contemplative dimension of spirituality. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the basic guidelines of Centering Prayer and experience opportunities to practice it. The workshop is a prerequisite to the six-week Basic Centering Prayer, Course I. Cost is $30.
Basic Centering Prayer
Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20, 6:30-9 p.m., or Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver
Each week, you will view a video-taped talk on the Spiritual Journey by Fr. Thomas Keating, followed by group discussion. The course will cover such topics as prayer as relationship with God, the four levels of scriptural experience, resting in God, Centering Prayer as method, and progress in Centering Prayer. The Introductory Workshop is a prerequisite. The book,
Open Mind, Open Heart
, by Fr. Thomas is included. Cost: $80.
Spirituality in Everyday Life
Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20, 6:30-9 p.m., or Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver
In this course, Fr. Keating continues to delve into the human condition, using St. Anthony of Egypt as a paradigm of a pilgrim on the spiritual journey and shows how this early desert saint's struggles mirror ours with the false self. Fr. Keating then takes us beyond the struggle to liberation from the false-self system and from our cultural conditioning. The course ends with instruction on adapting the spiritual journey into our daily lives: family life, professional life, active ministry and throughout the world. Courses I and II are prerequisites. Fr. Keating's book,
Intimacy with God
, is included. Cost: $80.
Heartfulness: Transformation in Christ
Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Sept. 16-13, Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver
This is a course based on Fr. Thomas Keating's recent talks on
Heartfulness: Transformation in Christ. Fr. Thomas shares his teachings on topics related to our spiritual journey: Pursuit of Happiness, the Human Condition, and Centering Prayer. The course includes video talks by Fr. Thomas on short topics to ponder in depth and discuss with others who are on the journey. It is intended as a deepening experience for those who have an established Centering Prayer practice. This is Part 1 of a 3-part series to be offered through this year. Cost: $45
Recess for Adults: Laugh and Play with Mindfulness
Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to noon, St. Ambrose, 7520 S. Boulder Road, Boulder
Sponsored by the Creative Life Center. The morning will include mindfulness experiences, improvisational play and laughter yoga. Cost: $79 per person, or two for $119.
Loving Spirit grief workshop
Sept. 19-20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Estes Park Library
Sponsored by The Center for Spirituality at St. Bartholomew The Apostle Parish Church in Estes Park, this workshop is designed to help adults recover from a broad range of different kinds of grief, whether the loss of a loved one, divorce, career changes, financial setbacks, health issues, or community trauma. It will be led by Dayle E. Spencer, author of L
oving Allie: Transforming the Journey of Loss
and
Loving Spirit: Self-Help for the Journey of Loss.
The workshop is free, and is limited to 24 participants.
Tending Our Inner Garden: Soul Time
Sept. 21-23, Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia
Sponsored by Spiritual Direction Colorado, this retreat will be led by Dr. Margie Arms. Using "inner garden" as a deep metaphor for the soul, participants will explore the ground, particularly images and experiences of the divine, that hold our soul; the soul plants, especially those deep soul gifts, thriving or perhaps struggling in our soul garden along with whatever weeds that may be interfering; practices that nourish or diminish our souls; and what it means to take energy and wisdom of soul work into the world. Cost is $225.
Register online.
Meet Ilia Delio: An introduction to her writings and teachings
Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m., Sept. 24 - Oct. 29, Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver
Sr. Ilia, a Franciscan Sister, who teaches in Washington, DC, is an American theologian who holds doctorate degrees in both science and theology, and is skilled in her ability to integrate complex material from physics and religion and present it in a way that enables us to more easily understand challenging topics such as evolution, the Trinity, cosmology, the cosmic Christ and the "relationality" of the gravity of love. Each class will include viewing material from DVD recordings of various Delio presentations, review of brief readings from her written work, and conclude with time for group discussion of the video and written material. Cost: $70.
Movie night: Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton
Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m., Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver
Award-winning producer Morgan Atkinson incorporates years of research into Merton's work, interviews of his friends, and footage revealing daily life at the Abbey of Gethsemani, Merton's home of 27 years, among other places Merton has traveled from New York City to Christ in the Desert Monastery in New Mexico. A sterling tribute to the life and works of a profoundly authentic spiritual seeker.
Donation welcome.
Centering Prayer Immersion Experience
Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to noon, Center for Contemplative Living, 3650 Yates St., Denver
Includes six, thirty-minute periods of Centering Prayer, separated by meditative walks. This experience is recommended for persons experienced in Centering Prayer. Refreshments will be available before and after the prayer session. You are welcome to participate with as much time as you have available if you cannot stay for the entire session. Walk-ins are welcome. Donation welcome.
Extraordinary Welcome: Embracing Children and Families with Special Needs in Communities of Faith
October 8-9, Iliff School of Theology
Join us for a two-day conference hosted by Iliff and co-sponsored by Developmental Pediatrics and JFK Partners at the University of Colorado and Children's Hospital Colorado. Conference will include plenary sessions and workshops. Clergy and lay leaders from a variety of faith communities can increase their awareness of the importance of enthusiastically welcoming and including children/youth with developmental disabilities and their families. Cost: $47 - includes conference and three meals. Online registration. View the full flyer here.
Links to previously announced events:
Sept. 24-27, The Abbey of St. Walburga, Virginia Dale
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The dignity of every human being
Death penalty conversation series: National and international perspectives
Sept. 23, noon to 1:30 p.m., Iliff School of Theology
Join Coloradans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CADP) and Iliff School of Theology for this program, one in a series of events on "The State of the Death Penalty." This educational digs deep into various aspects of the policy and application of the death penalty in Colorado and beyond. Bring your own lunch. Free. No registration needed.
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Concerts and musical events
Evensong with Pre-Evensong Concert
Sept. 20, 2:30 p.m., St. John's Cathedral
Ann Marie Morgan, baroque cellist, has appeared at numerous Bach Festivals including Oregon, Bethlehem, and Boulder and has been concerto soloist on viola da gamba and cello piccolo with Apollo's Fire: The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, and the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado. Ms. Morgan will perform Bach Cello Suite No. 4. Evensong service with the Saint John's Cathedral Choir follows at 3:00 pm.
Choral Evensong
Sept. 27, 4:30 p.m., Church of the Ascension, 600 Gilpin St., Denver
The service will include music by Herbert Brewer, Gerald Near, and Iain Quin. A free will offering supports Ascension Friends of Music. A reception follows the service.
St. Martin's Chamber Choir presents Gian Carlo Menotti's "The Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore"
Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., St. John's Cathedral;
Oct. 11, 3 p.m., St. Gabriel's, 6190 E. Quincy Ave., Cherry Hills Village
Modeled on the "Madrigal Comedies" of the Renaissance, Gian Carlo Menotti's "The Unicorn, the Gorgon, and the Manticore" tells the story of a poet who keeps the mythical creatures of the title as pets, which each become fashionable in their turn but are then discarded by the residents of the poet's town. The entire piece is an allegory of social mores, transient tastes and the fleeting nature of artistic freedom. This production has been scored for string quartet by St. Martin's Artistic Director Tim Krueger, so this is a world premiere performance. Ballet Arts and the Confluence String Quartet join St. Martin's in this whimsical and rarely-performed work. Two compositions of Samuel Barber, Adagio for Strings and Reincarnations, round out this must see program.
Buy tickets online.
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FUN Stuff
2nd Annual Beer Tasting to benefit Denver Urban Ministries
Sept. 12, 4-7 p.m., 3553 S. Hudson St., Denver
Sample more than 15 beers brewed by some of Denver's most experienced home brewers. Cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the door. All proceeds benefit Denver Urban Ministries, a Jubilee Ministry. Snacks will be provided.
Silent Auction to Benefit St. Brigit's, Frederick, Community Outreach
Sept. 13, 5-8 p.m., Sun Rose Cafe, 379 Main St., Longmont
St. Brigit Episcopal Church in Frederick will partner with Brigit
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s Bounty Community Resources (BBCR) and local businesses for its third annual Silent Auction benefitting St. Brigit
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s community outreach programs. For the Silent Auction event Chefs Steve and Susan Carlson, owners of the SunRose Cafe, will use produce from St. Brigit's garden to create a four-course, farm-to-table tasting menu with paired wines and cocktails. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets are available at the SunRose or by calling Judy at 303-842-5444. Businesses wishing to make a donation should contact [email protected].
St. Francis Center's Halo Gala
Oct. 10, 5:30-9 p.m., Westin, Westminster
Come out and support St. Francis Center while enjoying an elegant evening out. The program will include a silent auction, dinner, live auction, and direct appeal, as well as a message from a shelter guest. The Rev. Deacon Sally Brown will be honored with the 2015 HALO Award. Tickets are $100.
St. Clare's Ministries fundraiser
Nov. 14, Time TBD, Church of St. Peter & St. Mary 126 W. 2nd Ave., Denver
Save the date! Details to come.
Links to previously announced events:
Sept. 20-27, various venues in Denver, Fort Collins and Boulder
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ct. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Church of the Nativity, 2175 Broadway, Grand Junction
Faith and Family Night at the Colorado Rapids
Oct. 4, 5 p.m., Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City
Tickets are $20 to $25. Information: Kellyn Craig, 303-727-3588.
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Special events
Taize service
Thursdays, 7 p.m., D-Zone, St. Timothy's, 1401 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial
Encouraged by the warm response from the community for the series of Taize services last spring,
a committed group decided to start a new series. The planning group chose a format compatible with both St Tim's character as an Episcopal community and the ecumenicity at the root of the Taize movement. The 45-minute to one hour Taize services build on the liturgy of Compline, adding music and time for meditation. The services will run at least through October.
Ait Caol: Autumnal Equinox celebration
Sept. 23, 7 p.m., St. Brigit's, 110 Johnson St., Frederick
A special evening of prayer, live Celtic music, and meditation in sacred spaces uniquely created for this event. Come early to walk the outdoor labyrinth before the service begins. Older children welcome. Child care is provided for children under 6.
Formational meeting: Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church
Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. St. John's Cathedral
Calling all vergers, those interested in becoming vergers, and clergy interested in having vergers in their parish: Come to this gathering to help form a Colorado chapter of the Vergers' Guild of the Episcopal Church. Vergers are tasked as lay assistants to the bishop, dean, rector, vicar or priest-in-charge of a parish. Though many people recognize a verger's duties leading processions, in truth this accounts for just 5 percent of a verger's work. They are, the words of the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, new Presiding Bishop, the "concierges of the church."
RSVP to
Tom Brewster, head verger at St. John's, Boulder, either by email by snail mail to St. John's, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, CO 80302. Add "VGEC Chapter" in the subject line.
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Special requests
Help with Bishop Andudu's tuition to study conflict transformation
Bishop Andudu Adam Elnail, bishop-in-exile from the Diocese of Kadugli in Sudan, has been in Denver since 2011, when his offices were destroyed and his home fired on as Sudanese government troops bombed and raided Kadugli. Even so, his dream is one day to return home and open a school for peace. To that end, he has been accepted into the two-year graduate program in conflict transformation at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Va. Tuition and living costs amount to just over $24,000 a year.
St. John's Cathedral has created a designated account to accept donations to help Bishop Andudu. To contribute, send checks to: St. John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St., Denver, CO 80203. In the memo line, put "Bishop Andudu."
Watch some videos prepared by Bishop Andudu:
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Youth events
Oct. 23-25, Frontier Ranch, Buena Vista
Quest is a weekend event for youth in grades 6-12. This year's theme: Quenched! Youth will
examine the ways our souls can become dry, learn to recognize the living water that is offered to us through Jesus, and in turn, quench our souls, and help quench the souls of those around us.
Registration deadline is Sept. 30. Cost is $150.
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Equipping Episcopalians to love and serve the Lord
EUCHARISTIC VISITOR TRAINING
No trainings are scheduled at this time.
For more information, or to schedule a training, please contact
Dianne Draper
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SAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN WORKSHOPS*
September 19,
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
St. Andrew's, 2015 Glenarm Pl., Denver.
Sept. 20, 11:30-2:30 p.m.
Church of the Ascension, 600 Gilpin St., Denver
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Can't get to a face-to-face workshop? Consider taking the training online. You can register for Safeguarding God's Children or for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation (required for all Eucharistic Visitors) by going to this page on our diocesan website. Once registered, you'll receive a user name, password and further instructions, usually within 72 hours of registering. Questions:
Sarah McAfee,
303-837-1173.
GODLY PLAY
Godly Play in a Nutshell
Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
St. John's Cathedral, Room 103
Whether you are new to Godly Play or want to deepen your practice and connect with others in the area, this training will be appropriate for any adult who wants to go a bit deeper. Together with accredited Godly Play trainers Kim McPherson and Sally Thomas, you will hear stories, focus on the best practices for storytellers and door people, and swap ideas and learnings to "get ready" as the new year begins.
Cost is $25, paid at the door, and includes lunch, ordered from Snarf's. The class is limited to 25 participants.
Questions? Leave message for Godly Play Trainers Kim McPherson (303-577-7729) or Sally Thomas (303-296-1712 x3)
ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR TRAINING
Nov. 5-8, St. John's Cathedral
A workshop - Called to Transformation Asset-Based Community Development facilitator training - will be Nov. 5-8 at St. John's Cathedral and the Warwick Denver Hotel. The workshop is designed to train leaders in methods and tools to enhance local mission and ministry. Registration deadline is Oct. 5.
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In the news
Commentary by the Rev. Leigh Waggoner, rector, St. Barnabas, Cortez
The Christian Century,
Sept. 8
St. George, Leadville, parishioner Amy Frykholm shares her story of becoming an Episcopalian.
Estes Park Trail Gazette,
Sept. 4
Cynthia Johnson, a licensed counselor and certified spiritual director, has become part of the outreach offered through St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church of Estes Park Center for Spirituality.
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Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Remember today:
St. Barnabas Church in Glenwood Springs
St. Bede Chapel in Denver
St. Joseph Church in Lakewood and its Jubilee Ministry
The Parish of St. Barnabas of the Valley in Cortez
32nd Avenue Jubilee Center in Denver, a Jubilee Ministry
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Employment Opportunities
| Please distribute these announcements to those who may be qualified for or interested in any of these opportunities. Complete information about open positions is available on the employment page of the Diocesan web site.
S
teward, The Center at Cathedral Ridge, Woodland Park
Part-time nursery sitter, St. Michael and All Angels, Denver Parti-time Nursery supervisor, Christ the King, Arvada Part-time communications director, Church of the Nativity, Grand Junction Part-time Sunday school teacher, Church of the Nativity, Grand Junction Part-time organist/pianist, Sunday service, Christ Church, Canon City
Development coordinator, St. John's Cathedral
Director of Education and Family Ministries, St. John the Baptist, Breckenridge Youth Leader, Holy Comforter, Broomfield Associate rector for leadership development and vocational discovery, St. Luke's, Fort Collins Director of Communications and Connectivity, St. Luke's, Fort Collins Communications and Marketing Director - Bishop's Staff Nursery worker, St. Ambrose, Boulder Part-time organist, St. Bart's, Estes Park Events support staff person, St. John's Cathedral Nursery Director, Ascension, Pueblo Church Musician, Church of the Ascension, Salida Nursery Worker, St. Ambrose, Boulder |
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