Equipped to Lead | Leadership Training
Join us for a morning designed to equip elders and pastors for the real work of leadership in today’s church.
Pre-Registration NOW OPEN: Church Leadership Training Coming This Fall
Church Leadership Training 2026
Saturday, October 3 | 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Columbine United Church (in person)
What does it mean to lead a congregation faithfully in a changing church?
This fall, the Presbytery's Visionary Leadership Council is offering a new church leadership training event designed to help congregational leaders better understand their roles, deepen their spiritual practice of leadership, and navigate the challenges facing churches today.
The training will take place Saturday, October 3, and will be shaped by what elders and ministers across our Presbytery told us they most want and need from leadership training.
In a survey of 58 elders and ministers serving congregations, the strongest requests included understanding the primary responsibilities of Session, clarifying the role of a ruling elder, exploring Session's role in the spiritual vitality of a congregation, learning to lead faithfully amid division and polarization, and understanding how and why Presbyterian polity works the way it does.
So we're building the day around those questions—and creating space for some of the questions behind them.
What can you expect?
The morning will include two rounds of workshops, with participants choosing the session that best fits their interests and experience.
SESSION TOPICS & AREAS OF FOCUS
What Is the Work of a Session? will explore the responsibilities, purpose, and rhythms of Session leadership, including the role of ruling elders and the Session's responsibility for the spiritual vitality and stewardship of the congregation.
The Purpose Behind Our Polity will look at why Presbyterians organize ourselves the way we do, beginning with the work of Session and widening the lens to include Presbytery, Synods/Mid-Councils, and the General Assembly.
The Spiritual Practice of Church Leadership will consider what it means for Session leadership to be a spiritual practice—and how prayer, listening, discernment, and shared leadership can shape the life of a Session.
Leading Faithfully in a Changing Church will explore how congregational leaders can navigate conflict, uncertainty, polarization, and change while remaining rooted in the church's identity and calling.
After the workshops, we'll gather for brunch and then close with a panel discussion and Q&A focused on the realities and possibilities of leading churches in a changing landscape.
This event is being designed with newly elected ruling elders especially in mind, but you don't have to be a ruling elder—or even an elder—to participate. Anyone involved in congregational leadership who wants to grow in their understanding and practice of faithful church leadership will be welcome.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, share what you're discovering in your own congregation as we imagine together what faithful leadership can look like for the church we're becoming.
HOW TO REGISTER & RESERVE YOUR SPOT
To complete your registration, please complete both steps below:
Step 1: Fill Out the Questionnaire Click Step 1: Complete Registration Form below to fill out your details via Google Forms.
Step 2: Pay the $25 Registration Fee Click Step 2: Pay $25 Registration Fee to submit your payment and lock in your spot.
Note: Registration is not complete until both the form and payment are submitted.
Journey with Migrants Annual Fundraiser
🌎 Join us for an evening of hope, hospitality, and action.
The Journey with Migrants Mission Partnership invites you to our Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, August 29, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church.
Your participation helps provide housing assistance, legal support, food, and other essential resources for refugees and immigrants in Denver who are experiencing food and housing insecurity.
We are honored to welcome Mark Adams of Frontera de Cristo as our featured speaker. Frontera de Cristo is a Presbyterian border ministry serving communities in Agua Prieta, Sonora, and Douglas, Arizona, and partnering with churches and organizations on both sides of the border to "do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God."
🎟️ Tickets: $75
❤️ Additional donations are appreciated
Together, we can extend Christ's welcome and support our newest neighbors as they build stable and hopeful futures in our community.
Register today and make a difference.
Clerks of Session Lunch and Learn
Attention Clerks of Session!
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn as we welcome our new Stated Clerk, Joe Chu, to the Denver Presbytery! Come for fellowship, mutual support, and practical equipping for your vital ministry.
Date: Monday, August 17th
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
Location: Denver Presbytery Office
What we’ll cover:
Meet & Greet: Get to know Joe Chu and his vision for supporting our sessions.
Colleague Sharing: Connect with fellow Clerks to share best practices.
Technical Training: A hands-on session on document retention and Google Drive organization.
Don't forget to bring your laptop! See you there!
Stated Assembly
Join Us for the August Stated Assembly!
SCHEDULE: Saturday, August 15, 2026
9 AM | Check in/Registration/breakfast begin
10AM | Meeting begins
lunch and engagement part of our gathering
2 PM | end time
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Note the slightly later start time to help ease weekend mountain traffic!)
Location: Eagle River Presbyterian Church | 455 Nottingham Ranch Rd, Avon, CO 81620
Event Highlights
As we look at faithful friction : eradicating systemic poverty together, we must look at our own biases and responses to people with different economic backgrounds of our own
When we stop at a light and see someone on the corner of the street, what do we think? What do we feel? Do we turn away acting like we don't see them? Do we think I wish the city would clean these panhandlers off the streets? Do we frantically search in our car to give all the cash away, or turn away act like we are talking on the phone because we don't have any to share? Do we think I can’t give money they will scam me, use it for alcohol or drugs? Why don't they just work like the rest of us? Or even hope God notices how benevolent we are?
All of these are very real human responses, and in a very open compassionate exploration, we will explore those covert biases and maybe those just below the surface. Because these thoughts, biases, and beliefs impact our actions in how we work to eradicate systemic poverty. It also impacts our tonality and ways we reach out and provide care through mission and various outreaches.
In addition to welcoming back our wonderful Iliff team of Dr. Jeni Rinner and Jon Hurst (learn more about our guest speakers, click here) to lead us in worship, they will also have a larger generative time for us to explore this in depth together. And during our lunch we will be breaking into smaller tables by topics of various outreaches around the presbytery from food insecurities, to immigrant outreaches, to those without homes, to the PDA approach and model for disaster response, as well as our international relationships.
We look forward to gathering together for worship, fellowship, and shared discernment.
Special Called Assembly IN PERSON
The Visionary Leadership Commission has issued a call for a Special Called Assembly of the Presbytery of Denver for the purpose of celebrating Rev. Joe Chu as our New Stated Clerk and to receive the report of the General Assembly Commissioners.
The meeting will be in-person only on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 beginning at 6:00 PM at Covenant DTC Presbyterian Church located at 5400 S. Yosemite St in Greenwood Village.
A reception will follow with appetizers and desserts.
FROM OUR BYLAWS
A quorum of the Presbytery shall be any ten teaching elder members and as many ruling elder members as may be present, provided that at least four churches are represented by ruling elders.
Glitter Blessing at Pride Parade
🌈 PrideFest 2026: Worship, Witness, and Glitter Blessings!
Sunday, June 28 | Worship at 9:30 AM | Volunteering until 1:30 PM
The Denver Presbytery is thrilled to be back at Denver PrideFest for another impactful year of sharing love, smiles, and our signature glitter blessings!
Things look a little different this year. Because City Park is under construction, PrideFest is moving to 16th Street, which tightly limited vendor space. While we didn't get a traditional festival booth, the Holy Spirit provided a perfect alternative: Central Presbyterian Church is right on the parade route and has graciously invited us to set up our booth directly outside their doors!
We are inviting our entire Presbytery community to make a full morning of it—join us for worship, and then step outside to serve!
🗓️ The Sunday Schedule
9:30 AM – Special Pride Worship Service: Come together for a vibrant, welcoming worship service inside Central Presbyterian Church.
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Pride Booth Volunteering: Right after service, head outside to help welcome visitors to the booth, give glitter blessings, and spread joy to the parade-goers!
👋 Can't make it to worship but still want to help? We also need an early setup crew from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM!
👉 Click here to sign up to volunteer →
Summary of Key Details for Quick Reference:
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Location: Central Presbyterian Church (on the 16th Street parade route)
Shifts Available: * 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Setup Crew)
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Booth Volunteering & Glitter Blessings)
227th General Assembly
The 227th General Assembly (GA) will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June/July 2026. GA will start with online committee meetings on June 22-24, with travel days being June 25&26, followed by in person Plenary business meetings June 28-July 2 in Milwaukee.
PRE-ORDER 2026-2027 PCUSA Planning Calendars
PRE-Order Your 2026-2027 PC(USA) Planning Calendar Through Denver Presbytery For Only $13
Please note, Ministers serving PCUSA congregations receive one planning calendar from PCUSA. Order extra calendars for your session, staff and committees.
The 2026–2027 Presbyterian Planning Calendar is your indispensable companion for purposeful planning from September 2026 to December 2027. Designed for clarity and ease, each month is presented on high-quality text paper that’s perfect for jotting down notes and plans in pencil — erase and update effortlessly!
If you need assistance to order or paying with check, please contact Beth.
The 2026–2027 Presbyterian Planning Calendar is your indispensable companion for purposeful planning from September 2026 to December 2027. Designed for clarity and ease, each month is presented on high-quality text paper that’s perfect for jotting down notes and plans in pencil — erase and update effortlessly!
New Orientation: The calendar grid is now vertical instead of horizontal and will span across two pages for double the writing space for personal dates and notes.
Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or devoted planner, the Presbyterian Planning Calendar is your essential tool for staying organized, informed, and inspired throughout the year. Don’t wait — order yours today and embrace a year of purposeful planning!
Group Ordering. Ordering in bulk helps save on shipping costs. To help with this saving we ask that you pick up your calendars from the Presbytery office when they arrive (late August) or at our October Assembly Meeting at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock.
To complete your order online, select the number of calendars you want from the drop down menu. Once you have selected the number of calendars, click “add to cart”. Go to cart at the top right corner of screen (not visible if on a phone) and you will be taken to page to enter your credit card information to complete your order.
Your order is complete when you get an email confirming your credit card payment was received. If you have any questions, contact Beth via email or 303.777.2454.
DEADLINE to PRE-ORDER to July 31st
Remote Staff Day
☕️ Remote Staff Day is coming to Golden! ⛰️
Hey Denver Presbytery family and friends! Want a relaxed, casual space to connect, ask questions, or just catch up with the Presbytery staff?
We are taking the "office" on the road and heading to The Golden Mill! Whether you have specific questions about upcoming events, want to chat about ministry, or just want to grab a coffee or a bite to eat together, we would love to see you.
👉 Come by anytime—no formal agenda, just good conversation!
📅 When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Drop in whenever you can!)
📍 Where: The Golden Mill (1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO)
Mark your calendars, bring your questions, or just bring yourself. See you there! 👋
Lunch and Learn for August Assembly
Building on the powerful conversations and themes from our April MRTI Assembly gathering, we invite you to join us for a special Pre-Assembly Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11:30 AM:
Walking with the Least of These: Engaging in the Work of Poverty Eradication through the Ministry of Self-Development of People (SDOP)
We are honored to welcome presenters Alonzo T. Johnson (he/him/his), Manager for the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People/Restorative Justice with Presbyterian Life & Witness, and Margaret Mwale, Associate for Community Development and Constituent Relations with SDOP. Together, they bring deep experience in restorative justice, community development, congregational engagement, and grassroots anti-poverty work within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and local communities.
Together we will explore how poverty impacts all of us within the U.S. context and how issues such as affordable housing, homelessness, and immigration intersect with the church’s call to justice and compassion. Participants will learn about the history and ongoing anti-poverty work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Self-Development of People ministry and discover practical ways to engage these issues in their own communities.
This Lunch & Learn will:
Examine pressing poverty issues facing communities today
Highlight how SDOP community partners are addressing these challenges
Equip participants with strategies for local engagement and direct action
Invite us into deeper reflection on how we walk alongside “the least of these”
Come ready to learn, reflect, and imagine faithful ways we can participate in the work of justice and hope together.
We look forward to sharing this important conversation with you.
Service of Installation of Rev. Kim Nofel
Denver Presbytery invites you to gather for the installation service of Rev. Kim Nofel as pastor of Elizabeth Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m. This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ in supporting member congregations and their pastoral leadership.
We hope many from across the presbytery will join in this joyful occasion.
ONLINE ONLY STATED ASSEMBLY
This meeting has been cancelled.
Please note that our May Stated Assembly Meeting has been cancelled. While we will not gather for a formal business meeting this month, we encourage all members of the Denver Presbytery to redirect that time toward a vital learning opportunity. Building on the powerful conversations and theme, Faithful Friction | Eradicating Systemic Poverty, we continue to expand, learn and cultivate tools and discussions on the ways we can make a difference, we invite you to join us for a special Pre-Assembly Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11:30 AM. LEARN MORE→
David LaMotte is coming to Green Mountain PC!
Green Mountain Presbyterian Church invites you—and your friends—to three meaningful opportunities with David LaMotte this May:
✨ Workshop | Saturday, May 16 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
We’re facing big challenges—locally and globally. But how does real, lasting change actually happen?
In this engaging workshop, David explores the stories we tell about social change, challenges common assumptions, and offers a fresh, practical framework for making a difference.
👉 Space is limited—register early!
🎶 Free Concert | Saturday, May 16 | 7:00 PM
Enjoy an inspiring evening of music and storytelling. A freewill offering will support Senderos Guatemala, partnering with local leaders to expand access to arts, education, and mentoring for youth.
⛪ Worship | Sunday | 10:00 AM
Join us for Sunday morning worship with David LaMotte.
David is an internationally touring songwriter, speaker, and activist whose music has reached audiences around the world.
Come be inspired, equipped, and encouraged—and bring a friend!
Spiritually Informed Trauma Care Workshop
Dear Pastoral Leaders of Denver Presbytery,
Easter Blessings!
I am writing to invite you to a special gathering for all pastoral leaders of our presbytery on Friday, May 15th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Presbytery Office. Lunch will be provided following the session.
We are privileged to welcome The Rev. Dr. Carrie Doehring, a renowned expert in trauma-informed awareness, who will lead us in an experiential workshop. This workshop is thoughtfully designed to help us explore what trauma-informed care looks like—not just as we care for our congregations and committees, but also as we care for ourselves. Read Carrie’s bio→
You might wonder….Why This Gathering Matters
As pastoral leaders, I fully recognize how difficult it is to carry the weight of leadership in these complicated and challenging times. The statistics are staggering:
We live in a world grappling with the ongoing effects of the Epstein files, threats of war, and the aftermath of COVID-19.
The prevalence of sexual misconduct, abuse, and unprocessed trauma continues to rise.
In the face of these realities, the need for attentiveness and care within our communities is more crucial than ever. This workshop offers us the opportunity to learn how to create safe and sacred spaces—both for those we serve and for ourselves as leaders.
This will be a time to:
Experience firsthand what trauma-informed care means in practice.
Deepen relationships with fellow pastoral leaders as we come together in person.
Learn practical tools to nurture safe and supportive environments in our congregations and gatherings.
Here is more information about the gathering.
This invitation is more than a meeting—it is a moment to come together as a community, to acknowledge the burdens of leadership, and to equip ourselves for the sacred work of healing and care. I encourage you to set aside this time to invest in your own well-being and in the well-being of the communities you serve.
In order to create space for shared experiences in pastoral leadership, this gathering is intended for those serving congregations, New Worshipping Communities, and validated ministries. Please RSVP by May8th, so we can plan appropriately for lunch and materials.
May God’s grace sustain you in your ministry, and may this time of gathering offer renewal and hope.
Be gentle with yourselves
Blessings,
Dee
Stated Assembly
The April 28, 2026 Stated Assembly Gathering will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Englewood and will be in person only. Join Denver Presbytery for our April Assembly as we explore Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI)—the PC(USA)’s work of advancing faithful, socially responsible investing through corporate engagement.
We are pleased to welcome Simon Doong and Katie Carter from the Associates for Corporate, Community & Church Engagement, Office of Faith-Based Investing & Shareholder Engagement, who will share insights into this important ministry.
Come learn how stewardship and justice intersect through faith-based investing, and how we can participate together.
All are welcome!
TRANSLATION AVAILABLE
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
Chúng tôi sẽ cung cấp dịch vụ phiên dịch có giới hạn cho kỳ họp này. Vui lòng cho biết ngôn ngữ quý vị cần.
Nếu có câu hỏi, xin gửi email đến Fernando@denpres.org
SCHEDULE
5 PM Check-in, registration, dinner & fellowship
6 PM Meeting and Worship begin
PARKING
First Presbyterian Church is located on the on the southeast corner of Hampden and Logan. 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 Pennsylvania at the close Safeway building.
Pre-Assembly Lunch & Learn
Join us for a Pre-Assembly Lunch & Learn (Zoom) as we explore Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) and its connection to our Assembly theme, “Faithful Friction: Eradicating Systemic Poverty.”
MRTI is the PC(USA)’s ministry of faith-based investing—engaging corporations and financial systems in ways that reflect our values and advance justice. This gathering offers a meaningful introduction to how the church has faithfully used its investments as a tool for change over decades.
We are delighted to welcome Simon Doong and Katie Carter (Read Bios here) from the Associates for Corporate, Community & Church Engagement, Office of Faith-Based Investing & Shareholder Engagement, who will guide our conversation.
Together, we’ll explore:
What MRTI is and how it works
How our investments connect to the work of eradicating systemic poverty
How individuals, congregations, and presbyteries can engage faithfully and proactively with their financial resources
As we prepare for Assembly—where we will examine our own investments in our presbytery, churches, and personal lives—this conversation will help ground us. Talking about money can spark “faithful friction,” and MRTI offers a model for engaging that tension with purpose, courage, and hope.
We especially encourage treasurers, finance committee chairs, stewardship leaders, and endowment trustees to attend.
Grab your lunch, log in, and join us as we discover how stewardship and justice intersect through faith-based investing.
All are welcome!
Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) was created in recognition of the PC(USA)'s unique opportunity to advance its mission faithfully and creatively through the financial resources entrusted it. MRTI implements the General Assembly’s policies on socially responsible investing (also called faith-based investing) by engaging corporations in which the church owns stock.
Mission Partnership & Covenant Community Gathering
Mission Partnership & Covenant Community Gathering
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 🕘 9:30 AM
📍 Grace Presbyterian Church, Littleton
Join us for a morning of connection, learning, and shared vision for mission. Rev. Dr. Hunter Farrell, co-author of Freeing Congregational Mission, will join via Zoom to offer insights on engaging in international mission work with cultural humility and faithfulness.
We’ll also spend time in conversation with MP/CC leaders about hopes and plans for the year ahead. Light refreshments will be provided.
All Mission Partnership and Covenant Community members and leaders interested in mission are welcome.
To RSVP or learn more, contact Kim Graber or Fernando Rodriguez.
Fulfill Your 2025 Anti-Racism Training Requirement – Retelling Our Story Workshop (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
As part of our shared commitment to becoming an anti-racist church, Denver Presbytery requires annual anti-racism training for pastors, church leaders, candidates, and presbytery leadership, as outlined in our proposed Anti-Racism Policy.
We invite you to fulfill this requirement by participating in the upcoming:
Retelling Our Story: In-Person Workshop Series
Taught by Russ Kane and Steve Poos-Bensen
📍 Columbine United Church
📅 March 3, 10, 17, & 24
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
Please note: Attendance at all four sessions is required to receive completion credit.
This workshop offers an opportunity to reflect deeply on history, identity, and the ongoing call to dismantle structural racism as part of our Matthew 25 commitment. Through shared learning and honest conversation, participants will be equipped to engage this work faithfully in their congregations and ministries.
If you plan to attend, please mark your calendar and register.
We encourage you to take advantage of this meaningful opportunity to grow as leaders committed to justice, reconciliation, and Christ-centered prophetic witness.
Special Called Assembly IN PERSON ONLY
The Visionary Leadership Commission has issued a call for a Special Called Assembly of the Presbytery of Denver for the purpose of acting upon the recommendation of the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee.
The meeting will be in-person only on Thursday March 19, 2026 beginning at 6:30 PM at Covenant DTC Presbyterian Church located at 5400 S. Yosemite St in Greenwood Village.
Registration is requested.
FROM OUR BYLAWS
A quorum of the Presbytery shall be any ten teaching elder members and as many ruling elder members as may be present, provided that at least four churches are represented by ruling elders.
Fulfill Your 2025 Anti-Racism Training Requirement – Retelling Our Story Workshop (Copy) (Copy)
As part of our shared commitment to becoming an anti-racist church, Denver Presbytery requires annual anti-racism training for pastors, church leaders, candidates, and presbytery leadership, as outlined in our proposed Anti-Racism Policy.
We invite you to fulfill this requirement by participating in the upcoming:
Retelling Our Story: In-Person Workshop Series
Taught by Russ Kane and Steve Poos-Bensen
📍 Columbine United Church
📅 March 3, 10, 17, & 24
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
Please note: Attendance at all four sessions is required to receive completion credit.
This workshop offers an opportunity to reflect deeply on history, identity, and the ongoing call to dismantle structural racism as part of our Matthew 25 commitment. Through shared learning and honest conversation, participants will be equipped to engage this work faithfully in their congregations and ministries.
If you plan to attend, please mark your calendar and register.
We encourage you to take advantage of this meaningful opportunity to grow as leaders committed to justice, reconciliation, and Christ-centered prophetic witness.
Commissioning Service
Greetings in Jesus Name,
Denver Presbytery, the Rev. Dr. Jemimah Ngatia and members of Neema African Presbyterian Church would like to invite you to the Commissioning Service of Josphat Matini Ombacho as Commissioned Pastor to Denver Presbytery & Neema African Church. The service will be held at First Presbyterian Church located at 1585 Kingston Street in Aurora on Sunday, March 15th beginning at 2:00 pm.
The Commissioning Service will be convened and led by Denver Presbytery.
Your prayers and presence will be highly appreciated.
RSVP to Rev. Dr. Jemimah Ngatia – Pastor, Neema Church at (314) 956-1721 or Josphat Matini Ombacho at (720) 278-3696.
Q&A Lunch and Learn Denver Presbytery Mobile Office
Click image to watch video of our story of becoming a mobile office.
You’re invited to join us for a Lunch & Learn on Zoom to hear more about plans to transition the Denver Presbytery office to a mobile office by February 2027.
This informal session will provide an overview of the vision, timeline, and practical implications of the move. There will be plenty of time for questions and conversation. Whether you’re simply curious or have specific questions about how this shift may affect your ministry or congregation, we hope you’ll join us.
What: Lunch & Learn – Mobile Office Q&A
Where: Zoom
When: Thursday, March 12th at 12:30 PM
Bring your lunch and your questions as we explore how this transition can support our shared ministry in new and flexible ways.
Click on button below to join zoom on the date/time of the event. No registration is required.
We look forward to being in conversation with you.
Grace and peace,
Dee Cooper | Lead Presbyter
Russ Kane | Visionary Leadership Commission
Julia Henderson | Staffing Resources Committee
Chuck Sparks | Strategic Financial Task Force
Fulfill Your 2025 Anti-Racism Training Requirement – Retelling Our Story Workshop (Copy)
As part of our shared commitment to becoming an anti-racist church, Denver Presbytery requires annual anti-racism training for pastors, church leaders, candidates, and presbytery leadership, as outlined in our proposed Anti-Racism Policy.
We invite you to fulfill this requirement by participating in the upcoming:
Retelling Our Story: In-Person Workshop Series
Taught by Russ Kane and Steve Poos-Bensen
📍 Columbine United Church
📅 March 3, 10, 17, & 24
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
Please note: Attendance at all four sessions is required to receive completion credit.
This workshop offers an opportunity to reflect deeply on history, identity, and the ongoing call to dismantle structural racism as part of our Matthew 25 commitment. Through shared learning and honest conversation, participants will be equipped to engage this work faithfully in their congregations and ministries.
If you plan to attend, please mark your calendar and register.
We encourage you to take advantage of this meaningful opportunity to grow as leaders committed to justice, reconciliation, and Christ-centered prophetic witness.
Fulfill Your 2025 Anti-Racism Training Requirement – Retelling Our Story Workshop
As part of our shared commitment to becoming an anti-racist church, Denver Presbytery requires annual anti-racism training for pastors, church leaders, candidates, and presbytery leadership, as outlined in our proposed Anti-Racism Policy.
We invite you to fulfill this requirement by participating in the upcoming:
Retelling Our Story: In-Person Workshop Series
Taught by Russ Kane and Steve Poos-Bensen
📍 Columbine United Church
📅 March 3, 10, 17, & 24
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
Please note: Attendance at all four sessions is required to receive completion credit.
This workshop offers an opportunity to reflect deeply on history, identity, and the ongoing call to dismantle structural racism as part of our Matthew 25 commitment. Through shared learning and honest conversation, participants will be equipped to engage this work faithfully in their congregations and ministries.
If you plan to attend, please mark your calendar and register.
We encourage you to take advantage of this meaningful opportunity to grow as leaders committed to justice, reconciliation, and Christ-centered prophetic witness.
Stated Assembly
The January 27, 2026 Stated Assembly will be held at Central Presbyterian Church. During worship, we will commission our new Moderator, Ruling Elder Chris Wineman, and Vice Moderator, Rev. Bill Sanders, and offer our heartfelt thanks to our outgoing Moderator, Rev. Ruth McCollum Huff, as well as to the many volunteers who have served on committees and workgroups and faithfully sustained the work of the presbytery.
The January Assembly will also introduce a new format. Instead of a hybrid, in-person-only, or Zoom-only gathering, we will be live-streaming the worship and commissioning portion of the assembly. Please note that this means no voting will take place online; voting will remain in person only.
We are still finalizing whether the livestream will be available on our Facebook page, so please stay tuned for details.
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
Chúng tôi sẽ cung cấp dịch vụ phiên dịch có giới hạn cho kỳ họp này. Vui lòng cho biết ngôn ngữ quý vị cần.
Nếu có câu hỏi, xin gửi email đến Fernando@denpres.org
SCHEDULE
5 PM Checkin, registration, dinner & fellowship
6 PM Meeting and Worship begin
PARKING
Wells Fargo Center Parking Garage. As you enter the parking garage located at 1700 Sherman Street, you will receive a ticket. When you check in at Central, you will be given a sticker to place in the empty square on the ticket given. When exiting the garage, validate both sides of your ticket at the machine.
Elderly and differently-abled individuals may park in the three handicapped parking spaces in front of the church.
Street Parking. There is limited street parking in the area. It is free AFTER 6 PM.
Advent Luncheon for Minister Members
Friends, as Advent draws near, let’s pause together for good food, prayerful reflection, and fellowship.
When: Wednesday, December 3rd @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Who: Faith Leaders (Ministers, Commissioned Pastors, NWC Leaders) of the Denver Presbytery
What: A simple Advent luncheon to rest, reconnect, and ready our hearts for the season
Where: Wellshire Presbyterian Church
We’ll share table blessings, a brief liturgy, and space to check in with one another before the busy weeks ahead.
👉 RSVP: please register below so we can plan for meals and seating. (Kindly note any dietary needs.)
Come as you are. Stay as long as you can. We’d love to see you there. 💜🕯️
Special Called Assembly
Join Us for a Special Called Presbytery Assembly
Tuesday, December 2 at 12:00 p.m. (Zoom Only)
You are invited to a brief Special Called Presbytery Assembly on Tuesday, December 2nd at noon, held exclusively on Zoom. This meeting will be short and focused, with two primary actions before the body:
1. Election of Commissioners to the 227th General Assembly
Upon recommendation from the Servant Leadership Development Committee (SLDC), the Presbytery will act on the following slate:
Commissioner – Ruling Elder: Beth Carlisle (Wellshire)
Commissioner – Ruling Elder: Cleve Dixon (St. Paul)
Alternate – Ruling Elder: Pamela Jones (St. Paul)
Commissioner – Teaching Elder: Kiersten Hill (Wellshire)
Commissioner – Teaching Elder: Raafat Girgis (APIC – NWC)
Alternate – Teaching Elder: Whitney Dempsey (Community of Grace)
Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD): Grace Blackstock (Wellshire)
2. Loan Guarantee Recommendation
The Visionary Leadership Commission recommends that the Presbytery of Denver guarantee a $700,000 PILP 20-year loan for Eagle River Presbyterian Church as a bridge loan connected to their capital campaign for pastoral housing.
We hope you will join us for this quick but important meeting.
From our bylaws: A quorum of the Presbytery shall be any ten teaching elder members and as many ruling elder members as may be present, provided that at least four churches are represented by ruling elders.
We will be using Zoom for voting. Instructions will be given during the meeting. Registration is required to receive a link to join the meeting.
FREE You’re Invited! – Youth Workers Lunch
You’re Invited! – Youth Workers Lunch
Denver Presbytery is hosting a free, informal lunch for all youth workers in the presbytery, and we’d love to see you there!
What: A relaxed lunch to connect, share ideas, and explore ways we can collaborate and support one another
When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 12–2 PM
Where: Denver Presbytery Offices
4800 Happy Canyon Road, Denver, CO 80237
Please join us—and invite anyone who serves in youth ministry (paid or volunteer) at a Denver Presbytery congregation.
RSVP or just come as you are—we can’t wait to connect!
Questions or RSVP to Rev. Kiersten Hill.
Remote Staff Day
You’re invited to join us for our upcoming Remote Staff Day — a time to connect, collaborate, and refresh our shared vision for ministry together!
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
🕘 Time: 10AM-1PM
💻 Location: The Table Public House, 2190 South Platte River Drive in Denver.
We’ll spend the morning celebrating the work happening across our Presbytery, and exploring how we can continue to support one another in our callings.
We look forward to seeing you!