Dear Friends in Ministry,

As part of our 2025 theme—Courageously Conspiring Together—we invite you to a Pre-Assembly conversation with our Assembly speakers, Rev. Mike Mather (First UMC–Boulder) and De’Amon Harges (The Learning Tree–Indianapolis).

Why “Conspiring”?

To conspire literally means “to breathe together.”
This year we embrace that holy breath as an act of partnership and trust—a call to stand side-by-side, to listen deeply, and to risk action for the sake of God’s justice. As Sheri Fry reminds us, courageous conspiring is not secrecy for its own sake, but a positive force for change:

“It underscores the power of unity and the courage to place one’s faith in others, to act in good faith when the stakes are high.”

About the Workshop

Theme: Stop “Helping” People: What Does It Mean to Be a Good Neighbor?
Mike and De’Amon will challenge us to move beyond “helping” others and live into true neighborly solidarity—where abundant community, mutual trust, and shared breath create lasting transformation.

Details

• Date & Time: Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:00–2:00 p.m.

• Location: Denver Presbytery Office
  4800 Happy Canyon Rd., Suite 140, Denver, CO

• Lunch Provided

Pastors, mission leaders, covenant communities, and church mission committees are especially encouraged to attend this paradigm-shifting conversation.

Come breathe with us—partnering courageously, conspiring together for others.

We’d love to know if you are coming. Please register below so we can order lunch for everyone.