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May 27, 2025

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get to know your synod ministers

Pastor Sara Wirth

Synod Minister for Transitions & Healthy Ministries

share about your church

What’s something your church is doing that you really enjoy and would love to tell others about?



The 2025 Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly theme was “Dios esta aqui. God is here.” We know that God is always with us and we invite you to share your story of how God is present in your life and in your ministries.


Click HERE or the button below to share and a corresponding picture of something you're excited your congregation is doing.


With your permission, your stories and photos may be featured online and in Synod communications.

Dios está aquí. God is here.

¡Siempre!



God's Work Our Hands has become a way of life in our church. Here, we mend a sofa cushion to deliver a much-needed piece of furniture to a church member. God continues to use us to help our church members and our community.


Vicar Thania Drake

New Hope Lutheran Church

El Paso, Texas

synod happenings

UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to transitions and timing, we missed the deadline to reserve a synod table at this year’s Pride Fest in Denver. While we're disappointed not to have a physical presence at the event, we want to celebrate and support our LGBTQIA+ community throughout Pride Month.


We invite all congregations to share your upcoming 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.


Next week’s eConnection will kick off Pride Month with a special focus on inclusion and celebration. Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni will share a video message featuring updates from the Synod Assembly, including the resolutions passed in continued support of our LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ.


Please email Deacon Mary at mstoneback@rmselca.org with your events.


Love One Another

June 1, 9am

Risen Lord Lutheran Church

Conifer, CO


Join Rejoicing Spirits Sunday, June 1st at Risen Lord Lutheran Church 26812 Barkley Rd, Conifer, CO 80433. We will start at 9 am with a pot-luck brunch/lunch followed by crafts and worship! 

We will unite in activities, singing, laughing and loving God. 


Rejoicing Spirits is an inclusive worship space for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities, their caregivers, families and anyone who seeks an open, joyful and creative worship experience.

 

Please RSVP to rita.the.pastor@gmail.com for more information regarding the Rejoicing Spirits experience or to learn about volunteering opportunities.

in our prayers

We pray for the congregations, ministries, and leaders of the Metro East Conference

Upcoming Installation

  • 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..

retirement blessings

Pastor Chris Hjelmstad

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

Cañon City, Colorado


With heartfelt gratitude, we celebrate the retirement of Pastor Chris Hjelmstad this past April 27, who has faithfully served the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Cañon City, Colorado.


Her guidance, prayers, and leadership have deeply shaped their community. As she begins this new chapter, we pray God blesses her and her family with peace, joy, and rest.


+God bless you Pastor Chris!

Pastor Jeff Hanson


137 people from 5 congregations gathered Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church in Sterling, CO to celebrate the ministry of Rev. Jeff Hanson. Thank you Pastor Jeff for your faithful witness and proclamation to the Gospel and your ministry in the Rocky Mountain Synod. May you be blessed in this next chapter of life and continued vocation in Christ.

First St. Paul’s Lutheran Burlington, CO

Peace Lutheran

Sterling, CO

Akron United Methodist Church

First Lutheran Church Gypsum, CO

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center and All Saints Church

Brush, CO


employment opportunities

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.

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