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April 22, 2025

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Bishop Meghan sharing an Easter Prayer at Red Rocks Amphitheater Sunrise Service

Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

The Colorado Council of Churches held its 78th annual Easter Sunrise Service on April 20, drawing around 11,000 worshippers. Bishop Meghan offered a prayer during the service. From all of us at the Synod Office, we wish you and your congregations a blessed Easter—may we all pray in that Easter hope. Read more in The Gazette.

Read Bishop Meghan's Prayer

synod assembly

*Synod Assembly Registration closes Friday, April 25

(Click on the links below for more information)

Registration & Hotel Reservation

Registration Fee: $450

Lodging: $159/night

Synod Assembly Info

Thursday May 22–Saturday May 24, 2025

Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Election Nominations & Link

*Election nominations close May 1.

Questions

Please direct Synod Assembly questions to the Synod Office

(303)777–6700 | office@rmselca.org

pre–assembly gathering

Immigration Accompaniment Summit

May 21-22 | 8:30am - 12:00 pm

Rostered and lay leaders are invited to attend a pre-Synod Assembly Immigration Summit to deepen our understanding of the immigration challenges as well as strategize how to faithfully accompany our immigrant siblings. Using the framework of accompaniment, we will learn from each other, share our knowledge, plan how to engage in this important issue and network across the synod for the flourishing and dignity of our immigrant siblings. Click Here or the Button Below to Register

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Hotel Reservation for May 21–22

around the synod

Women’s Forum on Antisemitism & Islamophobia

April 28, 2025 • 4:00 PM

RSVP HERE

Join the Interfaith Council of Colorado for a meaningful event to connect with neighbors of different faiths and deepen understanding.

Questions? Contact Pastor Leta Behrens at leta@our-saviours.org.

FREE Mental Health First Aid class

May 17 • 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

(bring your own lunch)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and churches often serve as a first point of contact for those in distress. To help, Messiah Community Church (ELCA), 1750 Colorado Blvd, Denver, is offering a free Mental Health First Aid class

Open to anyone involved in church life, the training will cover how to recognize and respond to mental health needs and connect people with resources. Space is limited!

Learning Beyond Your Living Room with Urban Servant Corps

First Wednesday of every month from 11am-1pm

1660 Ogden St. Denver, CO 80218

Suggested donation of $20 for lunch, provided

Why join this on-going social justice lunch group?

This is an opportunity to expand your understandings of the world (and city!) around you. An invitation back to servanthood and social justice. A way of engaging with other like-minded folks for a better community.

During the Year we will address:

May 7: Creation Care/Environment

June 4: LGTBQIA+

July 2: Israel/Palestine

August 6: TBD

beyond the synod

Rewiring the Brain: Restoring the Soul

Integrating Neuroscience, Faith, and Addiction Recovery

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

11:00 a.m. (MST)

Discover how neuroscience and spiritual practices are reshaping addiction recovery. Join Dr. Jeffrey Leighton and Jeff Jensen as they share practical tools, cutting-edge research, and inspiring stories that bring healing to both brain and soul.

Learn More & Register Here