Ordination Service - Brian Lays
On Sunday, August 28, 2016, Brian Lays was ordained into ministry at a service held at Wellshire Presbyterian Church.
Brian has accepted a position as Associate Pastor, Director of Congregational Ministries with Independence Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
Blessings to you in your ministry, Brian.
Mental Health Initiative - First Aid Training and More
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a groundbreaking, internationally recognized evidence-based training program committed to empowering individuals to identify, understand and respond to those in mental health and substance abuse crises. MHFA encompasses two curricula: a core program tailored for adults called Adult Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid, a training program for adults that work with youth. Each are available as interactive 8-hours courses and can be conducted as a one-day seminar or across multiple days to accommodate tight schedules.
Here's what you can expect to learn at the training:
- What are common mental health disorders? What do they look and feel like?
- Typical vs. Atypical youth development (Youth MHFA)
- Signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse emergencies
- A five-step action plan to connect people in crisis to support systems
- Myth busting and fact sharing about mental health and emotional challenges
- Non-judgmental communication and listening skills
- Local, state, and national behavioral health resources
- The aims of Mental Health First Aid are to:
Reduce stigma
- Create a common language around mental health
- Help to preserve life when a person may be a danger to self or others
- Help others identify, prevent or intervene early when mental health challenges occur
- Promote and enhance recovery
TENTATIVE UPCOMING EVENTS:
2016
October 25th—Pre-Assembly at 3:30 p.m.– 5 p.m. Intro to Mental Health First Aid
November 17th—Mental Health First Aid Training - REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
2017—Tentative
February 15th—Mental Health First Aid Training
March 28th—Intro to Soul Shop
April 27th—Soul Shop
May 23rd—Pre-Assembly De-Escalation Training
October 24th—Pre-Assembly Dealing with Personality Disorders in Congregations
For printable flyer, click here.
For more information, contact Rev. Loye Troxler at 303-761-8882
Stated Assembly Meeting - Trinity Church in the Pines - Grand Lake
Thank you to Rev. David Heil and all the volunteers at Trinity Church in the Pines. The muffins were amazing and your church is beautiful. We appreciate you making us feel welcome in your church home.
The World Experience Comes to Denver (Golden)
The World Vision Experience is a mobile exhibit that travels through the US, providing an opportunity for people to experience what it’s like to live on the margins of society around the world. During a 15-minute “journey" through the Experience, participants will be guided through the stories of three families living in poverty around the world, and hear how these families have found hope and healing through God’s love and the work of World Vision. You can watch a brief trailer for the Experience at worldvisionexperience.org
This exhibit is a powerful tool that will inspire your congregation and community to take action and follow God’s call to serve the poor, forgotten, and oppressed around the world. I encourage you to announce this event during one of your services, and invite your church to attend.
Event Details:
Thursday, July 7 from noon to 8:00 PM
Friday, July 8 from noon to 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 9 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 10 from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Golden High School Parking lot at 701 24th Street, Golden, 80401
Visit worldvisionexperience.org to make a FREE reservation*!
This is the only time that this exhibit will be in Colorado this year, so you will not want to miss it. If you would like more details about this event or inserts to use in your bulletin, please contact Mimi Dixon at 303-279-5591 or email.
*Reservations are encouraged, but not required.
222nd General Assembly (2016) - Post GA Bulletin Inserts Available
June 18-25, 2016 ~ Portland, Oregon
2016 “What happened at General Assembly?”
Give your church members a fast, accurate and fair account of what happened at the General Assembly. We’ll explain how the assembly voted on the most significant issues – from new denominational leadership to the world’s concerns.
You can provide them with a summary of the news in a bulletin insert the day after the assembly adjourns prepared by the award-winning Presbyterian Outlook news team. Download it and print as many as you need.
The PDF is just $20 for congregations with less than 250-members and $30 for congregations greater than 250-members.
Spanish and Korean translations available. Bulletins come in regular and large print versions. Looking for the Pre-GA bulletin inserts? Click here.
Churches with membership less than 250 = $20
Churches with membership of 250 or more =$30
Presbyteries are invited to order for all of their congregations for 1 cent per member. Call George Whipple to order: (800) 446-6008 ext. 756
The Presbytery Outlook, May 13, 2016
Click on the headings below to find out more about what happened at General Assembly.
General Assembly News (now electronic)
General Assembly Denver Presbytery Commissioners:
Ruling Elder Sharon Blackstock, Green Mountain Presbyterian Church
Bills & Overtures
Ruling Elder Peter Hulac, Montview Boulevard
Immigration and Environmental Issues
Teaching Elder Stan Jewell, Central Presbyterian Church
Social Justice Issues
Teaching Elder Russ Kane, New Hope Presbyterian Church
Peacemaking and International Issues
Just for fun!
Zimbabwe Partnership Visit Summary
On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, Rev. Tinashe Chemvumi, Rev. Kurauone Mutimwii, and Elder Rapukeni "Mike" Chiwanda arrived at DIA for their nearly month-long visit to strengthen, deepen and enlarge our presbytery’s partnership with the Presbytery of Zimbabwe.
During their stay here, Tinashe, Kura and Mike stayed with more than thirty different host families, participated in worship at fourteen different churches as well as the Ministers’ Communion, attended our May Assembly Meeting, participated in committee, Council and work group meetings, spent time “shadowing” three pastors of congregations, consulted with leaders of new worshipping communities and racial ethnic ministries, engaged in the work of several mission partnerships, shared in a fellowship time and “braai” with members of the local Zimbabwean community, visited Iliff School of Theology, the CPE program at University Hospital, Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center, and Denver Inner City Parish and provided leadership at three Zimbabwe Summit Review sessions that explored emerging direction for the partnership. Of course, they also enjoyed the spectacular sights and people of Colorado!
Click here to read the viewpoints of the Summit Review Sessions.
A special thank you to all the host families, churches, ministers and ministries that shared in this time of mutual understanding and unity.
If you have pictures to share from the visit from the delegates, please send to info@denpres.org.
