Together, we proclaim and embody God's unconditional love for the sake of the world.
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June 17, 2025
generally published Tuesday of each week
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Pride Weekend Kick-off Film Screening–June 27
Presented by the Rocky Mountain Synod, ELCA, in partnership with
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Denver, Co.
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You're Invited to:
Mama Bears Film Screening & Community Gathering
Join the Rocky Mountain Synod, in partnership with St. Paul's Lutheran Church, for an evening of connection, reflection, and meaningful conversation as we gather to watch the powerful documentary Mama Bears. This event lifts up the stories of Christian mothers who advocate for their LGBTQ+ children with deep courage and fierce love.
Date: Friday, June 27, 5:30pm–8:30pm
Location: Rocky Mountain Public Media Center (KUVO FM)
Address: 2101 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO
Cost: $35 per person
There are 120 seats available (If we reach the 120-person limit, we may explore offering a second showing—but only if the Friday event sells out)
Registration Deadline: Thursday June 19
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Hello Fellow Readers,
To help streamline weekly communications, the Synod website event calendar is back up and running. You can visit the site for a complete list of upcoming events across Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, El Paso, and Colorado. If you have an event to share, please continue to submit it through the website [HERE].
If you’ve already submitted something and don’t see it listed, feel free to reach out and let me know (mstoneback@rmselca.org). And over the next few weeks, you'll be hearing more about the NEW Synod Website coming together!
In Christ,
Deacon Mary
Synod Minister for Communications & Events
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We invite all congregations, ministries and organizations to share your Pride-related events, worship services, and celebrations with us so we can help spread the word and uplift the work you’re doing. Our goal, as much as possible, is to have synod representatives present with you for these events. We look forward to continuing to show up with love, joy, and solidarity—this month and always.
Please email Deacon Mary at mstoneback@rmselca.org with your events for inclusion in the webpage.
Picture updates of event are also posted as they are received.
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Dios está aquí. God is here.
¡Siempre!
The way that God works in and through our youngest among us never ceases to amaze me. This amazing young man, Ian blessed our community by very strongly expressing his desire to receive his First Communion this year. When he took his class with Pr. Kate Schlechter and I, he let us know that as well as his family and friends, he desired Darth Vader to be at the table. And so on Maundy Thursday, Darth was also there (an action figure brought to the altar), present and forgiven!
God's abundant capacity for love and grace at the table are brought to energized and colorful life through the words and actions of our children.
They are God's church; full of life, wonder and love.
Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Los Alamos, NM
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Why Church? Neighborhood Edition
Ready to serve your neighborhood with purpose? "Why Church?" Neighborhood Edition is a guide designed by the RMS Congregational Ministry Committee to help your congregation discern how to minister more effectively to the people in their neighborhood through a structured, Spirit-led process of community engagement and ministry development.
Learn More
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Campamento de Verano
Summer Camp
Maggie Nieberger is a Young Adult in Global Mission (YAGM) from the Rocky Mountain Synod currently serving in Argentina. In her recent newsletter, she shared about her experience helping lead summer camp in the community she serves.
If you know anything about me, you know that I
absolutely love summer camp and spent the last
five summers working at Sky Ranch Lutheran
Camp in Colorado.
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Along with Pastor Kristin Engstrom
ELCA Missionary in Madagascar
June Newsletter
I serve as the ELCA Representative with the Malagasy Lutheran Church, one of the largest and fastest growing Lutheran churches in the world. I have been an ELCA global missionary since 2016, serving first in Senegal and then Zambia, before coming to Madagascar I’m originally from the midwestern United States, and served as a parish pastor in New Jersey for six years prior to beginning my call with ELCA Global Mission.
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Sunday June 29, 4pm: Deacon Anna Dykeman will be installed Sunday June 29, 4pm at Peace Lutheran Church in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The color of the day is red..
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Wednesday July 9, 5:30pm: Pastor Mandy Achterberg will be installed at All Saints Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 9th. There will be a social hour at 4pm, service at 5:30pm, dinner reception to follow. Color of the day is green.
| | We pray for the congregations, ministries, and leaders of the Southeast Conference | | | | |
Our hearts and prayers are with retired Rocky Mountain Synod Pastor Ken (Kenneth) Thurow, who has made the difficult decision to place his beloved wife, Marlys, in home hospice care. Pastor Ken and his family welcome your prayers and support during this tender time. If you wish to send words of comfort, cards may be mailed to:
Ken Thurow
11340 Southeast Pine Court
Portland, OR 97216
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We lift Pastor Stephanie Lord (Christ the Servant, Louisville) and her family in prayer at the sudden death of her father.
Lord, in this time of sorrow, we lift up the Lord family to you.Wrap them in your loving arms and grant them peace that surpasses all understanding. Heal their broken hearts and comfort them with the assurance that their loved one is now in your eternal care. May your presence bring solace and strength as they navigate this difficult journey.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
| | Note: The Jobs in Congregations web page has been updated to reflect the most current employment opportunities in the Synod. Each position will be posted on the Synod website for at least two months unless otherwise noted. If your employment opportunity has been filled, please send an email to advise Dn Mary Stoneback so your ad can be removed. | | | | |
