PLEASE NOTE: ONLINE-PRE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE CHECK IN WITH BRONTë when you arrive.
Assembly information is all available online.
A limited amount of hard copies will be available.
Click on image to pre-register for April 28th Assembly.
Previously undocketed business may be presented as new business if a recommended action is placed in the hands of the stated clerk thirty (30) minutes prior to the convening of the Presbytery Gathering.
QUICKLINKS
Ministry Relations Committee | Welcome New Minister Members
Worship (pdf of bulletin-coming soon)
ACCESSIBILITY: There are a limited number of handicap spots in the parking lot located at the rear/main entrance of the church. There are 2 steps to get inside the building. Once inside, there is a ramp to get to the sanctuary level and an elevator to get to the fellowship hall for dinner. ADA restrooms are available.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 stated presbytery gathering | IN PERSON
You are warmly invited to gather with Denver Presbytery for our Stated Assembly on April 28, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Englewood. This gathering will be held in person only.
his year, we continue our shared journey from Partnership: Courageously Conspiring Together into our 2026 theme: Faithful Friction: Turning Tension into Faithful Witness | Eradicating Systemic Poverty. As disciples of Jesus, we encounter tension—within ourselves, our communities, and the systems we inhabit. Rather than avoiding that friction, we are called to trust that it can be holy, drawing us deeper into justice, humility, and right relationship.
Grounded in Matthew 25, we are reminded that Christ meets us among those most impacted by systemic poverty. This call invites not only compassion, but also courage—the courage to examine how our own choices, including how we steward resources, can either perpetuate or help dismantle injustice.
As part of this work, our April Assembly will focus on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI)—the PC(USA)’s ministry of socially responsible, faith-based investing through corporate engagement. MRTI reflects the church’s commitment to aligning its financial resources with its mission, advocating for practices that honor God’s justice in the world.
We are pleased to welcome Simon Doong, Associate for Corporate, Community & Church Engagement in the Office of Faith-Based Investing & Shareholder Engagement, who will share insights into this important ministry and lead us in a thoughtful, generative conversation on how our faith calls us to engage our financial decisions with purpose and integrity.
Don’t forget to sign up for our Pre-Assembly Lunch & Learn on Zoom on April 21st, where Simon Doong will be joined by his colleague, Katie Carter to offer a deeper introduction to MRTI in preparation for our gathering.
In addition to this important conversation, the April Assembly will include the installation of Rev. Joe Chu as our new Stated Clerk, the blessing of our General Assembly Commissioners, the welcoming of a new pastoral leader, and more.
We hope you will join us for this meaningful time of worship, learning, and community as we lean into the holy work of faithful friction.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
When registering for the Presbytery Gathering, it is important that you state your role when attended, i.e. elected ruling elder commissioner, member of Presbytery Visionary Leadership Commission, etc. Registration not only helps us get your name tag ready, but also helps with a head count for dinner and set up for other spaces. If you did not register for dinner by April 20th, reservations are no longer available.
SCHEDULE
5 PM | In person Registration and Check-in, fellowship and dinner begin
6 PM | Gathering, Worship, Meeting begins
Parking
First Presbyterian Church is located on the on the southeast corner of Hampden and Logan; 3500 S. Logan St. in Englewood, CO 80113. The entrance to the parking lot is off Hampden. The entrance to the church is off the “back” of the church, through the parking lot.
Elderly and differently-abled individuals may park in the three handicapped parking spaces near the entrance of the church. (see image)
Overflow parking. There is lot one block away off Logan and Hampden at the closed Safeway building.
TRANSLATION AVAILABLE IN PERSON ONLY
We will be offering limited interpretation services for this asssembly. Please indicate language needed. Questions, email Fernando@denpres.org
Estaremos ofreciendo servicios limitados de interpretación para esta asamblea. Por favor, indique el idioma que necesita.
Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a Fernando@denpres.org
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Nếu có câu hỏi, xin gửi email đến Fernando@denpres.org
VOTING
ONSITE and ONLINE Assembly Voting
A Hybrid Assembly will allow for those who need to remain safer at home, or those whose travel is complicated by weather or road conditions to join us from home or church. It is absolutely your decision whether to attend in person or to join us through the zoom meeting platform (link provided at registration). We are using a voting platform to be used whether you attend ONSITE or ONLINE. The voting system is called AHA Slides and can be used with any electronic device that connects to the internet (via Wifi or data). Please be aware of the following:
Scan QR Code or click here for voting app.
Please note if Presbytery Gathering/Assembly is HYBRID (voting online/onsite), IN PERSON ONLY (voting in person only) ONLINE ONLY (voting online only).
USING A LAPTOP, TABLET or DESKTOP COMPUTER. If you will be using the same device you are using to connect via Zoom, you will connect to the voting system via link shared in the chat on Zoom. Once you click on the link, a separate window will open into a screen showing the new voting system and ask for you to enter your name and submit. You will not be permitted to vote until the presenter begins the voting.
USING smart phone with a camera. If you will be using a smart phone (or other device with a camera) you will use a QR code to scan and go to the link to enter your name and submit. You will not be permitted to vote until the presenter begins the voting.
If you are a New Worshiping Community Leader or Member, you will be voting during the ADVISORY VOTE.
If you are a Ruling Elder Commissioner, please register as such under the name of your representative congregation. Not sure if you’re the Ruling Elder Commissioner from your congregation? You become so through a process where your congregation’s session votes, electing you to serve as a commissioner either per month or for the year. Then your clerk or pastor submits the name of your congregation’s commissioner to our Stated Clerk, Rev. gretchen Sausville (PS: A reminder to pastors to please submit their congregation’s commissioner for 2026, email gretchen@denpres.org)
If you are minister member, vote as instructed using the new voting system.
We thank you for your continued flexibility as the Assembly Workgroup discerns how best to facilitate and make available participation in Denver Presbytery Assembly!
From the Assembly Workgroup
PLEASE NOTE: If there are multiple voting commissioners in a household, you will need to use one device per commissioner to vote. This is to allow each vote in the household to be counted.
Email voting is no longer acceptable. You must be on Zoom and use polling to vote or be in person. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Engaging The Raise Hand Feature
Prior to voting on a motion, the Moderator will ask the Assembly if anyone has questions or discussion. For those attending online (via Zoom), please use the raise your hand feature located at the bottom of your screen in the Zoom toolbar.
If the toolbar does not appear on your screen, use your mouse to hover your cursor over your Zoom screen, the toolbar should appear. Please reference the image below to assist with locating the “Raise Hand” feature.
Similar to how those in person will step to the microphone in the meeting space, using this feature will allow the Moderator to call on those on Zoom in the order they raised their hands. Once the Moderator calls on you, you will be able to unmute yourself, state our name, faith community and role at Assembly.
We understand that it is easier to just raise or wave your hand on your Zoom screen; unfortunately the Zoom Hosts (and Moderator) moderating the screen, cannot see or track anyone with their hand waving on screen. This is why it’s so important to raise your “electronic” hand. We don't want to miss you!
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
call: 303.777.2454 or email beth@denpres.org
ARE YOU NEW TO PRESBYTERY ASSEMBLY?
Click here for helpful information explaining your role as Commissioner.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR VOICE AND VOTE?
EXPLANATION OF VOTING MEMBERS Denver Presbytery Bylaws Section
1.01 Teaching Elder Members. Teaching Elders are continuing members of The Presbytery of Denver as defined in the Form of Government G-2.0503. Membership is a privilege granted by the Presbytery and it carries with it certain responsibilities.
1.02 Ruling Elder Members. (Commissioner elected by their Session)
1.02a All ruling elders duly elected in accordance with the following provisions as set forth in the Form of Government G-3.0301 shall be members in good standing of the Presbytery for the term of said election.
1.02b Each church within the bounds of Presbytery shall be represented by elder commissioners on the basis of Church membership ...
1.02c Ordinarily all such elections shall be for a period of one year. Each session shall elect alternate commissioners in sufficient number who will serve whenever it is impossible for a principle commissioner to serve.
1.03 Other Ruling Elder Members.
1.03a Each ruling elder elected an officer (Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Stated Clerk and Treasurer) shall be enrolled as a member of the Presbytery for the term of office, whether or not commissioned by his or her session.
1.03b Each ruling elder elected as a member of Presbytery Council shall be enrolled as a member of the Presbytery for the term of office, whether or not commissioned by his or her session.
1.03c Each ruling elder elected as moderator of a standing committee of Presbytery shall be enrolled as a member of the Presbytery for the term of office, whether or not commissioned by his or her session.
1.03d Ruling elders elected to exempt staff positions may be enrolled as members of the Presbytery for the duration of service in such staff position whether or not commissioned by his or her session.
1.03e One designated ruling elder representative from Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery shall be enrolled as a member of the Presbytery, whether or not commissioned by his or her session.
If you are a Commissioner or interested in attending our Assembly and did not receive registration information, please contact beth@denpres.org.
Stated Presbytery Gathering
The Presbytery of Denver
Tuesday, April 28, 2025 | 6 PM
PRESBYTERY GATHERING
6:00 PM Call to Order | Establish Quorum | Chris Wineman
6:05 PM Welcome to First Presbyterian Church (Englewood) and Land Acknowledgement | Loye Troxler and Mary Canzona
6:10 PM Translation Introduction | Community Language Cooperative
6:15 PM Welcome to Corresponding Members and New Commissioners
6:20 PM Welcome New Minister Members | David Hogue and Peg Logan
6:30 PM Omnibus
WORSHIP
See slides on screen
7:15 PM Lead Presbyter Report | Dee Cooper
7:30 PM Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program | Clayton Thomas
7:40 PM Blessing of General Assembly Commissioners and Staff | Chris Wineman and Bill Sanders
7:50 PM Servant Leadership Development Committee (Committee on Representation) | Bill Davis and Nancy Dixon
7:55 PM Financial Report | Sarah Savage
8:00 PM Generative Time | Simon Doong
8:30 PM Fiduciary Stewardship Committee Report | Sharon Blackstock and Mike Norris
8:45 PM Litany of Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) Commissioning | Dee Cooper and Chris Wineman
9:00 PM Benediction & Adjournment
MINISTRY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
OMNIBUS MOTION
The Omnibus Motion (Consent Agenda) is a process intended to speed action on routine or noncontroversial matters. Any item may be withdrawn from the omnibus motion upon request of any member of the assembly. Items remaining are adopted without discussion when the motion is approved. Items from committees or other reports will be recorded in the minutes as part of that committee or staff person’s report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Presbytery votes to:
Approve the Docket as distributed, with such changes as may be announced at the start of the assembly.
Enroll the Corresponding Members that are introduced,and grant to them permission of the floor. The names and presbytery of membership of such persons must be written on the attendance roster or given to the Stated Clerk.
Approve the minutes of the Stated January 27, 2026 Assembly as posted on the Presbytery website, except for any changes in the attendance roll that may be required.
Approve the minutes of the Special Called March 19, 2026 Assembly as posted on the Presbytery website, except for any changes in the attendance roll that may be required.
Receive the reports contained in the Assembly packet.
Affirm that the corporate officers for 2026 are: Chris Wineman (President), Bill Sanders (Vice President), Joseph Chu (Secretary), and Sarah Savage (Treasurer). Background: This action reaffirms the authorization of persons by Presbytery to function as Presbytery’s agents according to the articles of incorporation. Such authorization is often required at times of signing legal documents. This action is taken annually or at times of change in officers.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Bond
Stated Clerk Pro Tem
FINANCIALS
Blessings to Our GA Commissioners and Staff
The General Assembly is the PC(USA)’s highest council—a sacred gathering for discernment, decision-making, and worship. Commissioners from every presbytery—equal numbers of ruling elders and teaching elders—serve alongside advisory delegates representing young adults, theological students, global partners, and interfaith voices.
Meeting every two years, the Assembly gathers for committee work, plenary sessions, education, shared meals, and connection. It is also a vibrant worshiping community, celebrating God’s work in and through the whole church.
The 227th General Assembly (2026) begins with online committee meetings June 22–24. Attendees travel to Milwaukee June 25–26 and take part in a Community Day on June 27, including public witness events and a Town Square of ministry resources. Plenary sessions will follow in Milwaukee from June 28–July 2, 2026.
This year, Denver Presbytery was able to elect 2 teaching elders and 2 ruling elders, along with 2 alternates and a Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD). The Servant Leadership Development Committee prayerfully reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and brought forward those elected at our December 2 Special Called Assembly.
We also give thanks for the presence and leadership of Denver Presbytery staff attending General Assembly: Rev. Dee Cooper, Lead Presbyter; Rev. Fernando Rodriguez, Associate Presbyter for Mission; and Joe Chu, Stated Clerk. Their participation connects our shared ministry more deeply to the work of the wider church.
As a Matthew 25 church committed to justice, equity, and faithful witness, we send all our commissioners and staff with our prayers and blessings. May the Spirit guide their discernment, ground them in Christ’s love, and equip them to participate in the ongoing work of building a more just and faithful church.
