The Power of Print in Your Church

Monday, October 14 | 11:00 to 12:30 pm | Lewan Technology | 1400 S. Colorado Blvd| Denver CO 80222

Mike Orr (Director of Communications for the Episcopal Church in Colorado) and Anna Theis (Faith-Based Specialist at Lewan Technology) are delighted to invite you to a free informational lunch-and-learn about copiers and printers. We will explore several important questions you should ask yourself when looking for new equipment or a new service provider.

Please RSVP to Anna Theis at Anna.Theis@lewan.com.

Celebrating Our Friendship: Zimbabwe and Denver!

Women and their friends are invited to the fall gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Denver on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

We will gather at 11 AM at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant (DTC) and join together in worship, lunch, and a panel discussion and story sharing.

Friends will share experiences from their recent trips to Zimbabwe:

• Dr. Wanda Beauman, Moderator of Denver Presbytery

• Rev. Barbara Lyons, Covenant DTC

• Rev. Ruth Huff, Moderator of Partnership of Zimbabwe & Denver Presbyteries

• Rev. Lydia Neshangwe, Stated Clerk of Presbytery of Zimbabwe and Pastor of St. Andrew Church, Bulawayo.

Cost: lunch and program cost $10, payable at the door.

RSVP to Moderator Annely Noble at 303.842.8725 no later than Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant | 5400 S. Yosemite Street | Greenwood Village CO

Clerks of Session,

It is that time of year! This will be a time for us to come together before the end of the year for an opportunity to learn together and fellowship before the busy end of the year and Advent.

The new book of order is now available and we will be reviewing some of the change as well as what will be required for reporting. This will also serve as a time to share experiences and best practices and find out how we might help each other as you do the important work as Clerks of Session, the history keepers for your congregations!

Saturday, October 5, 2019 | 10:00 AM | Denver Presbytery

For planning purposes, please let us know you are coming by registering below. THANK YOU!

Green Mountain High School & Green Mountain Presbyterian Church

The Second Wind Walk/Run event is returning to Green Mountain again this year! The Walk/Run has been going 18 years strong to raise funds to save the lives of youth at risk of suicide. Join other Coloradans on Saturday, October 5, 2019 to walk, to run, to heal, to remember, or to celebrate life. There will be a a short program, entertainment, and a memorial dove release, followed by a 5K run and/or a 1 mile or 5K walk. This event also includes games, activities, music and a picnic lunch. All proceeds benefit Second Wind Fund to help pay for life-saving therapy for youth at risk of suicide in Colorado. Fees include a free t-shirt, for those who sign up early.

Cost: $25 Early Bird Student, $30 Early Bird adult through 8/17/18$25 - Current Student & Active Military; $30 - Adult Early Bird; $50 - Premium Registration (Long-sleeve shirt) limited to 100; $70 - Sleep In to Save Lives

Faith Formation Advocacy Partnership Gatherings for 2019 are open to everyone engaged in Faith Formation Ministry for any and all ages. You are invited and welcome to join us for any of our Monthly Gatherings and to invite others to join us as well.

The Discussion topic is Faith Formation for an Inter--generational Advent. Please bring ideas/resources to share.

Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 9:30 am - 11 am | Wellshire Presbyterian Church | 2999 S. Colorado Blvd.| Denver CO

Hosted by Kendal Mullins

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/943679868

Meeting ID: 943 679 868

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 | 6:30-9PM*

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

4500 East Hampden Avenue | Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

*Doors open at 5:45

Join us in celebrating 15 years of raising creative leaders and growing hope in Palestine!

Funds raised will directly support the work of Bright Stars of Bethlehem and its work to promote peace and justice through the arts culture initiatives of Dar al-Kalima University of Arts and Culture.

Evening celebration includes a special presentation by Rick Steves, travel writer,
author, activist and television personality.

Travel with a Purpose will be the theme of his presentation.

$40 Per Ticket in advance, $50 at the door

Plan to purchase advance tickets online: https://bright-stars-bethlehem-denver.eventbrite.com

See more: http://brightstarsbethlehem.org/denver-celebration

Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Learn the basics of how to shoot a good video, no matter what kind of camera you are using. Spend time learning about lens, lighting, white balance, depth of field, and more. Work with a team to create your own video, and learn as you do it together. Utilize standard video editing tools on your PC or Mac to put together your video. No prior experience necessary.

The Episcopal Church in Colorado - Office of the Bishop
1300 N Washington Street Denver, CO 80203

We will eat lunch together nearby; paying separately.

Parking is available in the shared Saint John’s Cathedral lot as well as via street parking and the Saint John’s Cathedral Lot at Argonaut Liquor & Wine (Please follow lot directional signs for designated spaces).

Presenter: Jeff Riley, director of photography, Jeff Riley Cinematography, Denver

Register online at caffeinatedchurch.org

Faith Formation Advocacy Partnership Gatherings for 2019 are open to everyone engaged in Faith Formation Ministry for any and all ages. You are invited and welcome to join us for any of our Monthly Gatherings and to invite others to join us as well.

AUGUST GATHERING
Thursday, August, 15, 2019 | 9:30 am - 11 am
Central Presbyterian Church | 1660 Sherman Street | Denver CO 80203

Hosted by Molly Brown

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/943679868

Meeting ID: 943 679 868

All Presbyterian Women are invited to the 2019-2020 Bible study seminar, lead by Rev. Dana Hughes, Transitional Presbytery Pastor.

Love Carved in Stone: A Fresh Look at the Ten Commandments

Saturday, August 3, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Peoples Presbyterian | 2780 York Street, Denver 80205

Come and meet Rev. Hughes!

RSVP to Vicki Terry at (720) 273-6870 no later than Wednesday., July 31.

Faith Formation Advocacy Partnership Gatherings for 2019 are open to everyone engaged in Faith Formation Ministry for any and all ages. You are invited and welcome to join us for any of our Monthly Gatherings and to invite others to join us as well.

JUNE GATHERING

Thursday, June 20, 2019 | 9:30 am - 11 am
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church | 11500 W. 20th Ave | Lakewood CO 80215

Hosted by Nathan Heimer

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/842791220

You are invited to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Denver Presbytery and Columbine United Church.  The Reverend Jill VanderWal will be installed as an Associate Pastor serving Columbine United Church on Sunday June 9th at 3:00 pm.

This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations.  The Reverend Doctor Kurt Fredrickson, Director of the DMin program at Fuller Theological Seminary will give the message.  Rev. Justin Spurlock will serve as Moderator of the Administrative Commission with Janet McIllece (Columbine United Ruling Elder and chair of PNC), Ken Furlow (Committee on Ministry and Ruling Elder Arvada PC), Rev Tracy Hughes (Mountain View United) and Chris Emas (Elder and CUC Council President).

This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations and celebrate the Ecumenical relationships with the UCC and UMC denominations. Please join us as we celebrate this new season for Columbine United! An ice cream sundae reception will follow the service.

Guatemala Mission Partnership 
1st Annual Celebration & Fundraising Event

You and your families are cordially invited to attend a special event at our church: the 1st Annual Celebration and Fundraising Event for the Guatemala Mission Partnership (GMP). Come and celebrate the six water system installations with the other three Partnership Churches and raise awareness and funds for more clean water systems.

You can make a difference in the lives and health of God's children in Guatemala.  Please invite your friends, neighbors, and business acquaintances to learn about and support this mission.

Guatemala Mission Partnership 1st Annual Celebration &
Fundraising Event
Bringing Clean Water for the Thirsty
Saturday June 1, 2019 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm | Covenant DTC
5400 S Yosemite St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, USA

Suggested minimum donation:  $20 per person
 

There are activities for everyone - children's hand-on activities; table talks about system installations, micro-business, and inter-generational trips; a great selection of silent auction items and Guatemalan handicrafts.  Child care is available for the littlest ones.  The guest speaker is Kendall Cox, Education Director of Living Waters for the World.  The evening concludes with a delicious taco bar dinner and the winners of the silent auction and door prizes. 

For more information and to register, go to www.gmpdenver.org and click on "Register."

Thank you to North Highland PC

for co-hosting!

Note: Location Change Due to Accessibility

The Assembly Work Group is trying a new thing in 2019.  We are attempting a new model for our assemblies that combine "worshipful work" and "eat and meet". We wish to hold the meetings in space that will accommodate tables and chairs for all present so that we can eat dinner and conduct worship and business in one room. The intent is to model the Assembly after Jesus' meals with the disciples. They ate, they talked, Jesus taught, and together they worshiped God. 

We have also become aware that we have unintentionally excluded those who have mobility issues. Access is restricted when the Assemblies have been held in spaces in which climbing stairs is required to eat the meal or attend the meeting. With all of this in mind, we have had to reconsider the previously chosen sites, with particular concern for those with mobility issues. We are grateful to the North Highland Church for their willingness to host the May Assembly meeting, but accessibility issues dictate that the location must be changed. This was a painful decision, and we offer our sincere apology to North Highland. The May meeting will be held at Arvada Presbyterian, to whom we give thanks for their willingness to host the Assembly on short notice.  

The Assembly Work Group is responsible for the selection of host churches where the meetings may be conducted efficiently, comfortably, hospitably, and where all who attend the meeting feel welcome.  In all that we do in Jesus' name, we covet your prayers.

Rev. Dana Hughes
Transitional Presbytery Pastor on behalf of the Assemblies Work Group

We will begin at 5:30 pm. The meeting will begin with a Call to Order and Prayer. Following the prayer we will share a meal together . After a time of fellowship we will be lead by Arvada PC in music, continuing us in worship and our Assembly Meeting.

Stated Meeting Details

HOST CHURCH: Arvada PC & North Highland PC
Location: Arvada PC | 5592 Independence St, Arvada, CO 80002
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 5:30 PM
Registration: begins at 4:30 PM
Dinner: Cost: $8 cash or check at the church. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available if requested in advance. Contact Beth Carlisle, no later than May 22nd.
Presiding: Wanda Beauman, Moderator & Rev. Justin Spurlock, Vice Moderator
Handicapped Facilities: Available, contact Beth Carlisle with questions.
Childcare: Available if requested prior to Wednesday, May 22nd, contact Beth Carlisle.
Parking: Ample parking is available.
Announcements: Send to Beth Carlisle no later than May 20th.
Display Tables: Available if requested, contact Beth Carlisle no later than, Wednesday, May 22nd.

Pre-Registration is now closed. Please come to the assembly at 4:30 pm and register.

Faith Formation Advocacy Partnership Gatherings for 2019 are open to everyone engaged in Faith Formation Ministry for any and all ages. You are invited and welcome to join us for any of our Monthly Gatherings and to invite others to join us as well.

Thursday, May 16, 2019 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church - BOULDER
3700 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO

Hosted by Steven Bohn

The Presbytery of Denver invites you to

A Service of Installation for

Rev. Evan Amo
Peoples Presbyterian Church
Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Denver Presbytery and Peoples Presbyterian Church.  The Reverend Evan Amo will be installed as the new Pastor of Peoples Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm.  The Reverend Kira Anderson (Wellshire PC) will bring the message. Rev. Andy Hamer (Shepherd of the Hills PC), Moderator Wanda Beaumann (Peoples PC), Elder Sharon Cochran (Peoples PC), Rev. Chris Spotts (FP Brighton), and Rev. Louise Westfall (Central PC) from our Presbytery will participant in the service as Evan's commission. This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations. Come and celebrate this milestone in the life of Peoples Presbyterian Church! A reception will follow the service.

Pre-Registration is closed. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26th at Genesis Presbyterian Church.
See you there!

~ CALL TO THE MEETING ~

The frozen chosen are trying something new!

At our March Assembly Meeting we will begin at 5:30 pm. The meeting will begin with a Call to Order and Prayer. Following the prayer we will share a meal together with intentional conversations. After a time of fellowship we will be lead by Genesis in music, continuing us in worship and our Assembly Meeting.

The Assembly Workgroup is trying something new. The intention is to bring more meaning and connection during our time together.

Stated Meeting Details

Location:
Genesis Presbyterian Church | 5705 S. Simms St. | Littleton, CO 80127
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 @ 5:30 PM
Registration: begins at 4:30 PM
Dinner: Cost: $8 cash or check at the church, BBQ Beef, beans, coleslaw and homemade desserts will be served by Genesis. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available if requested in advance. Contact Beth Carlisle, no later than March 18th
Presiding: Wanda Beauman, Moderator & Rev. Justin Spurlock, Vice Moderator
Handicapped Facilities: Available, contact Beth Carlisle with questions.
Childcare: Available if requested prior to Wednesday, March 20th, contact Beth Carlisle.
Parking: Ample parking is available.
Announcements: Send to Beth Carlisle no later than March 18th, these will be displayed on the screen prior to the meeting.
Display Tables: Available if requested, contact Beth Carlisle no later than, Friday, March 15th.

The Presbytery of Denver invites you to

A Service of Installation for

Rev. Susan Boucher
Church of the Hills Presbyterian Church
Sunday, February 24 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

You are invited to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Denver Presbytery and Church of the Hills.  The Reverend Susan P. Boucher will be installed as the new Pastor of Church of the Hills in Evergreen, on Sunday, February 24th, 2019 at 3:00 pm.  This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations.  The Installation service will be led by those that have supported Denver Presbytery, Church of the Hills  and Susan throughout the years.  Following the service, The Board of Deacons will hold a reception.  If you plan to attend the reception then please RSVP to jnnsnyder9@gmail.com or call 303-670-3496 by Sunday, February 17, 2019.  Please indicate your preference of baked salmon, glazed ham, or prime rib.  

DENVER PRESBYTERY DELEGATION

Our first Pre-Event Gathering is Coming Up!

Saturday, February 23, 2019  | 10 am - 4 pm   

Arvada Presbyterian Church
5592 Independence Street
Arvada, CO  80002

Lunch & Snacks provided

We will gather together the Youth and Adults that will be participating in this summer’s Presbyterian Youth Triennium - July 16 – July 20, 2019 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.  The day will be filled with Triennium overview, activities, more Triennium information and a chance to get to know the rest of the Delegation from Denver Presbytery. 

Find out who your roommate is | Meet others in your travel group |  Ask your questions about Triennium

PLEASE BRING:

·        Drivers’ License or ID – we need to confirm names for Airline Tickets

·        Copy of front & back of Medical Insurance Card (required for emergencies)

More Information is available at www.presbyterianyouthtriennium.org in addition to contacting your Triennium Co-Registrars for Denver Presbytery at dppyouthtriennium@gmail.com or

   Cindy Moorman 303-847-7157  cindymoorman@hotmail.com
   Sandy Safford     303-887-0481  faithsense@earthlink.net