On February 1, Rev. Quirino Cornejo (Episcopal) began serving in a partnership role with both the Rocky Mountain Synod and the Episcopal Church in Colorado. As Latino/Hispanic Missioner for the Episcopal Church, Father Quirino will also provide leadership in our synod as Minister for Multicultural Witness in collaboration with the Director for Evangelical Mission.

On March 1, Rev Barbara Berry-Bailey began serving 15 hours/month as Special Assistant for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Pr Barbara’s role is focused on accompanying and advising the bishop and key synod leadership groups, including the Synod Council, in our commitment to address systemic racism and foster authentic diversity in our synod.

On April 1, Ms Tina Kvitek began serving full-time as our synod Director of Development. Rooted within our synod’s commitment to a life of gratitude and generosity, Tina’s focus will be on promoting the financial well-being of our synod, providing leadership in the areas of gift planning, stewardship, campaign management and mission interpretation. She will also manage the resource of our Lutheran Center and help us develop its full potential for ministry.

Sky Ranch needs to replace all its bedding due to smoke damage. We are looking for over 50 quilts (3-4 per room each matching in color, style or pattern) for rooms in the lodge, Ruth, and other buildings. Can you help? Even if your quilt group works from donations with a small budget, let’s talk!

Please contact Ruth Ann Loughry at 303-854-4737 or through King of Glory Lutheran office at 970-669-5983. Email is great as well: [email protected] Thank you!

The Region 2 Service of the Word for the Second Sunday of Easter is ready for sharing with/through your congregation’s ministry the weekend of April 10-11. 

The Spanish Transcript of the sermon will be available later this week. This and all other links will be on the RMS website

You can also find the worship service on YouTube or Vimeo.

These files and videos are embargoed until the weekend of April 10-11. Please do not share the videos or publish the material on your website, or on social media platforms, until then. 

Borrowing the line from Rabbi Kushner's seminal work, we will reflect with one another on questions of human fragility, the trauma of violence, and how our religious and wisdom traditions help us make meaning of atrocity. How do we transform our experiences of shock, grief and lament into narratives of resiliency and wholeness? And how do our spiritual practices across traditions lead us from despair into hope?

Rev. Jason Hays collaborates and co-conspires with those working in fluid gender identities, postmodern anti-racist practices and contemplative theologies. Jason is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, working at Montview Presbyterian Church in Denver.

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

What are cultural challenges that LGBTQ young people face each day and how resilience has created an astounding generation of changemakers? LGBTQ mental health resources are available and what are the best practices for caring for ourselves and those around us in the age of COVID and beyond? We will speak about conversion therapy as a transition from resistance to resilience. From the warning signs of suicide to stories about stilettos in the White House, this is gonna be a way for each of us to know how to save lives - including our own.

Sam Brinton is one of the world’s leading advocates for LGBTQ youth. They are the founder of the 50 Bill 50 States campaign at The Trevor Project to end the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy, first in the United States and then around the globe. As a survivor of conversion therapy, Sam has spoken before the United Nations and Congress as well as testified on legislation from coast to coast to protect LGBTQ youth across the country. Sam uses they, them, or their as their pronouns as a genderfluid person.

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

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.

Celebrate growth and hope with Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains for our 27th annual gala, held virtually. Join us for a silent auction, paddle raise, and stories directly from those we serve throughout Colorado and in New Mexico and Utah. Never had the chance to attend? This is the perfect year for you to tune in and learn more about the work we do! For the first time ever, we are offering a First Time Attendee Complementary Ticket. Pour a glass of lemonade and join us from the comfort of home!

Monthly meeting for the Creation Care Team. We will be focusing on the Earth Day worship service and sharing news with one another.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83008940316

Questions, write to: [email protected]

Join the Creation Care Team for a special worship service for Earth Day. The prayer service will include readings, music, and prayers from all across the synod. It will be live on https://www.facebook.com/rmselca at noon.

Questions, contact: [email protected]

Attention youth ministry and faith formation professionals! Registration for THE SUMMIT is open! Join us virtually or residentially on April 19-21st to be led by Kinna Marie, Jay Gamelin, Bryan Jaster and your very own Rainbow Trail staff as we REBUILD BETTER. Find more info and to register go to rainbowtrail.org/retreats/the-summit/. Send your questions to [email protected].

Rev. Dr. George “Tink” Tinker (wazhazhe, Osage Nation) is Professor of American Indian Cultures and Religious Traditions at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Tinker will address the differences between the genuine equality of American Indian peoples and the hierarchical worldview of the eurochristian West. Given the eco-devastation threatening life today, and the historical trauma experienced by American Indian nations, the survival of American Indian cultures and values may make the difference for the survival of the Earth.

You are also invited to join PLU Chapel on Wednesday, April 21st at 10:30 a.m. PDT via Zoom to hear Dr. Tinker deliver the message. For more information and to register for either opportunity, please visit plu.edu/religion/2021-knutson-lecture.

The Evolving Faith Book Club will be discussing the book, The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery by Dr. Sarah Lewis. This book club meets on Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of each month for one hour beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time. We will be discussing one chapter each month. If you would like to be added to the list to receive monthly emails with the zoom link, please sign up at www.purposefulpastor.com/evolving-faith-book-club. All are welcome!

This event has already happened and we think it was excellent and worth sharing for others to watch and share: http://bit.ly/EmbraceLanguage

English and Spanish flyer attached.

One of the goals of the Thriving Leadership Formation program is to equip church leaders to creatively respondto the needs of their communities by connecting more deeply with their ministry context.

Conversation facilitated by Rev. Dr. Ray Pickett, Rector at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and Desta Goehner, Director of Congregational Relations at Cal Lutheran.

Webinars will be not recorded. English and Spanish fliers attached.

California Lutheran University and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) invite applications for the position of Director of Development – Seminary Relations. Reporting to the Vice President of Mission and Identity, the Director is responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of congregational and donor relationships for the development of the seminary and university. The Director advances the university’s mission by building relationships and effectively communicating its mission to donors and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America synods and congregations of the western United States. This position is headquartered on the Thousand Oaks campus of California Lutheran University.

Additional information about California Lutheran University may be found at: www.callutheran.edu, and additional information about Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary may be found at: www.plts.edu. Information about California Lutheran University, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, and the desired attributes for the Director of Development - Seminary Relations can be viewed here.

More information available here.

Evergreen Lutheran Church is seeking a team player to support the Pastor of ELC and participate with the staff in providing meaningful music for all worship experiences that enhance the congregation’s spiritual life in keeping with Lutheran tradition. This important position is a part-time, salaried position and reports directly to the Pastor of ELC. Salary and other details will be discussed when an interview occurs. Please contact Rev. Vera Guebert-Steward at [email protected] or at 303-674-4654, the church office phone number. The job description is attached here.

King of Glory Lutheran in Loveland, CO is taking applications for an Audio Visual and Social Media Coordinator. This position is part-time, paid, with one weekend off a month. Responsibilities include recording/live-streaming worship and keeping social media platforms up to date. Please see job description here.

For additional information contact: [email protected]

Go to https://www.stphilip-co.org/employment/ for the CYF Director Job Description and information on how to apply.

We are looking for a technology admin individual to support our live streaming Worship services on Sunday mornings 8:00am - 11:00am. Prep work required. Compensation for work. Ability to work with others necessary. Creative license is a asset. For more information and to apply write to: [email protected].

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for sharing in the day-to-day operations of the church office, providing support to all staff and church members, maintaining confidential church records, preparing printed materials, and scheduling facility use. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant will maintain accurate accounting records of the church, including the general ledger, payroll and financial statements. Please follow this link for complete details and how to apply.

Joy Lutheran Church in Parker, CO, is seeking two Assistant Preschool Teachers. The persons selected for this position must be experienced in working with young children and must be sensitive, mature individuals, able to relate well to both children and adults. They should have an understanding of Joyful Mission Preschool’s mission statement and philosophy, as well as Joy Lutheran Church’s vision statement.

A full job description is available here.

For questions or additional information, write to: [email protected]

Joyful Mission Preschool in Parker, CO, is seeking a Lead Teacher. The individual selected for this position must meet the requirements of the Department of Human Services of Colorado with a minimum of Lead Teacher qualifications required; be a sensitive, mature individual, able to relate well to both children and adults; have the personality and ability to provide leadership and stability for the program; and be able to lead the classroom education program through both the Christian and academic curriculum.

A full job description is available here.

For questions or additional information, write to: [email protected]

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

California Lutheran University and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary - Thousand Oaks, CA

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First Lutheran Church - Longmont, CO

Joy Lutheran Church - Parker, CO

Joy Lutheran Church - Parker, CO

St. Paul Lutheran Church - Albuquerque, NM