The Asian and Pacific Islander Association of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), has issued a statement addressing the increase in violence directed toward Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The ELCA Conference of Bishops affirmed the statement during their virtual meeting.

The statement begins:

The COVID-related surge in anti-Asian violence is physically and spiritually assaulting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. This violence re-emerged from America's historical and pervasive sin of racism. Asian American and Pacific Islander children and adults are facing assaults with racial slurs, bullying, spitting, physical injury, and even death. These are not new in communities where Peoples of Color live. These violent acts of racism have and are happening in cities and towns across the United States. The virus of racism cannot be allowed to run rampant.

PLTS will be recording an Easter Vigil Service of the Word that will be available by March 31 for your use. And they will host a watch party on April 3 at 7:00p.m. Pacific Time. More information coming soon!

Resolutions are requests for action by the Synod Council or Office of the Bishop. Memorials are passed on for consideration by the Churchwide Assembly.

To help the Assembly planning team anticipate the plenary time needed to address resolutions by the Assembly, the Committee on Reference and Council requests any congregation or team complete a Resolution Intent Form by Friday, February 19.

The final deadline for submitting Resolutions and Memorials is Friday, March 19, 2021.  Resolutions and Memorials should be emailed to Kristen Lee: klee@rmselca.org.

At this year's assembly, we will be electing our Synod Vice President, as well as voting members for the 2022 Churchwide Assembly.

The Nominating Committee of the Rocky Mountain Synod invites members of congregations to prayerfully consider if God is calling them to serve as the Vice President of our Synod. Important information about this office is attached here.

Specific openings and the nomination form can be found on our website.

This year, we invite you to drop-by (masked) between 9-11am for a self-guided tour of the neighborhood with your household. You will be warmly greeted outside of the USC Ogden St. house (1660 Ogden Street, Denver, CO 80218) and offered a prayer booklet, and walking route. You also have the opportunity to register for QUICHE and COFFEE CAKE, safely prepared by USC staff and volunteers, to take home for your Palm Sunday Brunch!

Also, join us in a Prayer Service at 1:00 p.m. with Bishop Gonia via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83482567987?pwd=dWFLRm5CZW13UUpsckZIYlJ6clFVZz09

Join Carrie Newcomer, Gary Walters, and Allie Summers for an evening of music that acknowledges the very real challenges we face, while affirming the resilience and resources found in our individual inner work and our community and collective work. Carrie will perform songs that stir the spirit, open the heart, laugh out loud and create a sense of connection and shared community.

A portion of ticket sales will be donated back to the Rocky Mountain Synod in support of our ministry together.

$20 | Single Ticket

$30 | Family/Household Ticket

$10 | Student Ticket

Click here or on the document to download the list of items needed.

Young adults face unique challenges in grieving loved ones’ loss and missed life milestones amid the pandemic. Those living with mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental differences are particularly affected. Come share how faith communities can provide connection, hope, and resources to young adults of all abilities dealing with profound loss.

Rev. Amy Petre Hill, JD, is the Spiritual Care Fellow at JFK Partners, Colorado’s University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the CU School of Medicine and founder of Mental Health & Inclusion Ministries, a new community chaplaincy serving individuals and families living with mental health challenges and neurodiversity.

Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4264420220

Immigrants documented and undocumented, predominately those from Latin America, have traditionally received a harsh welcome by a portion of our society. Join in a conversation on how faith communities can help advocate and assist immigrants and how our country has had a hand in the disruption and chaos that caused many to flee into this nation, encountering ensuing mental health obstacles.

Jon Gilbert Martinez, M.Div. serves as a designated-term pastor at Christ Church UCC Des Plaines, IL. He also serves the Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries as their communications consultant, vice-moderator of the Chicago Metropolitan Association of the United Church of Christ, and vice-chair of the UCC Mental Health Network.

Join Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4264420220

Join us for our 2021 Heart for the Arts: “Voyage on the Waves” from March 20-29. In lieu of our annual in-person gala, this 10-day fundraising journey will feature mini musical excursions that will highlight the talent of Stratus musicians, with the “New Dawn String Quartet” - Stratus’s principal string musicians - opening night with Handel’s Water Music. You can enjoy these mini-concerts each night at 7pm via VIMEO (link on our Facebook and website).

Our goal for this fundraising journey is to get 200 people to donate $20 to reserve a virtual Stateroom seating ticket. Tax Deductible Stateroom Seating Donations will benefit all programs of Augustana Arts including Stratus Chamber Orchestra, Colorado Women’s/Men’s Chorales, and Music Encounters. These donations can be made via our website or our GoFundMe. Help us keep music buoyed on the waves during these difficult times!

Celebrate the music teachers in our life who inspire and encourage young lives in the arts! Join us for an evening of uplifting music as the teachers from City Strings share their stories of their early encounters in music followed by a favorite composition or two. This virtual presentation will debut on Friday, April 16 at 7:00pm.

Let us know you can attend by making a reservation at https://www.augustanaarts.org/tickets. This is a FREE virtual concert, but your donations are always appreciated in support of the arts.

Dr. Miller is one of the world's leading addiction researchers and co-creator of 'Motivational Interviewing.' He has dedicated his life and career to understanding how and why people change and the connections between psychology and spirituality.

Join us for a conversation about this important evidence-based approach to addressing addiction. Miller's research applies to far more than just problematic behaviors but is helpful and inspirational for anyone interested in encouraging the process of personal and spiritual transformation.

This webinar will be presented in interview format by the Center of Addiction & Faith. It will be co-hosted by Tim McMahan King and Pastor Ed Treat.

Service! Intentional Community! Simplicity! Spirituality! If these values are important to you (or someone you know!), consider joining the Urban Servant Corps community! At USC, we believe that service is transformational and that it makes a difference for how we show up in the world.

Full-time volunteers live in an intentional community house in downtown Denver. Food, housing, health insurance, a monthly stipend and an annual "growth and development" allotment are provided. Additionally, Spiritual Direction, alumni mentorship, and professional development opportunities are offered as part of this experience. Are you a young adult dedicated to social justice and a simpler way of life? Are you someone who hopes to explore or deepen your faith? Are you seeking experience in the non-profit/ministry field? Join us! Go to http://www.urbanservantcorps.org/volunteer/volunteer_overview.html for more information and to apply!

And find us on the RMS Creation Care FaceBook page and post your ideas - https://www.facebook.com/groups/153008509368206 - or email us at rmscreationcareteam@gmail.com.

Join the National Lutheran Choir and guest artists, the Keith Hampton Singers, for a FREE virtual program blending spoken reflections, songs and familiar hymns of joy and hope with new music that speaks to our present time, inviting all people of faith to sing in joy together! More info here.

Sunday, March 14 @ 4pm (Central Daylight Time) @ NLCA.com

This online presentation is FREE for all.

For a Virtual Subscription to exclusive content ($10/month), visit NLCA.com

We are an ELCA and Reconciling in Christ congregation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, seeking a part-time Director of Music (averaging 15 hours per week). The role of this position is to lead, seek out, encourage, and coordinate the music ministry to enrich the worship and spiritual life of the congregation and the community. Full job description, and submission information here.

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in music, while a Master’s degree in music is preferred.

Application deadline: 1 April 2021 Start date: 1 May 2021

The Facilities Manager will ensure that the building and infrastructure is in good working order, maintain a high level of cleanliness and follow all safety guidelines. The Facilities Manager will maintain appropriate relationships with necessary vendors, staff and community partners, and will supervise the custodial staff. Additionally, the Facilities Manager will serve as chairman of several facility support committees. This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week. Compensation range, $17.00-19.50 per hour.

For a full job description & application, please go to: https://www.firstluth.org/blog/facilitiesapp/

Trinity Lutheran Church, Loveland is seeking an Interim Faith Formation Director. This interim position has been developed to assist in continuing the energy found in Trinity Lutheran Church's youth and family activities. The Interim Faith Formation Director will work a flexible schedule -- no more than 20 hours/week for $400/week, and for approximately 6 months. The committee is seeking an experienced individual who can be organized, energetic, a positive problem solver, a good listener and actively engage with the following youth at Trinity: Elementary, Middle School, High School, and families of all types!

Go to https://sites.google.com/view/trinitylovelandjobs/home for the full job description and application!

St. Paul Lutheran Church - Albuquerque, NM