Thank You for Your Generosity!

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December 19, 2025

generally published Tuesday of each week

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"We couldn't do any of this important work without your faithfulness and generous spirit."

~Pastor Chris Davis

Dear Rocky Mountain Synod,

This chart shows how the Rocky Mountain Synod’s 2026 Adopted Budget is allocated by Ministry area.  Over the last few weeks, I have received several inquiries about the way the budgeted funds are spent. A few things to point out about this chart:



• The Synod’s total budget is $2.68 million 
• Mission Support is the main source of revenue to support this budget – 1.95 million (73%) The remaining funding comes from Fees, Event Registration and Grants
• 42.5% of all mission support received from congregations is shared with ELCA Churchwide ($829,000)
• An additional $272,000 is passed along to our ministry partners and ministry mission sites
• Over 40% of what the Synod receives is shared with outside agencies and ministries 

As always reach out with any questions you may have. Blessings to you and your loved ones this Advent and Christmas season.

In Christ,

Jon Johnson

Synod Minister for Finance and Human Resource

finance@rmselca.org

New Synod Address:

2323 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80210 

THE SYNOD OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

Tuesday, December 23 – Friday, January 2

As we approach Christmas and the New Year, we give thanks for all the gifts—big and small—that surround us. In that spirit, the Rocky Mountain Synod Council has voted to give our staff a gift of time and rest starting Tuesday, December 23 through Friday, January 2.

For Synod Emergencies

If your have an emergency during this time (for example, a death in the family or an urgent pastoral care need), please:

• Call the main RMS number: 303-777-6700
• The voicemail menu will offer an emergency option. Pick the emergency option.

"This season is a time of already but not yet. Jesus has come, but yet we wait for His return to reconcile and restore all creation to His glory."

~Jon Shodeen

Thank you, Jon Shodean, for sharing this Advent reflection and song, "May You Find A Light," by Josh Garrells. Jon serves as the Music & Worship Leader at Community of Joy, Rio Rancho.

Thank you, Isaiah Grip, for sharing this Advent song, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel". Isaiah serves as the Music Intern Leader at Ascension Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

QUICK LINKS

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP STAFF

• Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni — maelabouni@rmselca.org

eConnection Questions

Contact Deacon Mary Stoneback

Synod Minister for Strategic Communications & Events

Rocky Mountain Synod

303.777.6700

rmselca.org