For events happenning after August 30, please visit the Events page of the web site.
Installation of The Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley; August 27, 6:00pm, St. Thomas, Denver
The Vestry and Wardens of St. Thomas Church invite you to celebrate the Installation of The Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley as Rector of the parish on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Robert J. O'Neill, presiding. Dinner reception to follow. Clergy, white stoles. Please R.S.V.P. to the church at 303-388-4395. St. Thomas Episcopal Church is located at 2201 Dexter St., Denver, CO 80207.
Godly Play, One Day Workshop; August 28, 8:00AM-4:00pm; St. John's Cathedral, Denver
Come and learn about Godly Play at a one-day Workshop on Saturday, August 28th! Learn how to teach a full lesson, practice teaching in small groups, learn where everything goes in the classroom, how to deal with disruptions, the roles of the various people involved in a classroom and more. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss Godly Play with our trainer, Kim McPherson, as well as share ideas with others attending and talk to accredited teachers of Godlly Play who will be there assisting. This is a great opportunity for those who are either new to Godly Play or those looking for a refresher course and new ideas to come and learn from a Nationally Accredited Godly Play Trainer. The workshop will be held at St. John's Cathedral in Denver. St. John's is located at 1350 Washington St, Denver, CO 80203, on the corner of Washington or Clarkson and 13th. The day will start at 8:00am-PLEASE BE ON TIME!! We will be done by 4pm. The cost for the whole day is $70. For more information or to register, please contact Meg Stern 303-837-1173.
Resort Area Church Leadership Gathering; August 28, 2010 10 a.m. - 3:30p.m. Transfiguration, Vail
For clergy and key leaders in resort area churches who have the desire and ability to leverage change and develop their congregations. Those attending will utilize each other's gifts and insights to explore the unique challenges of resort area ministries. For information and to register, please contact Nancy McClung ; nmcclung@coloradodiocese.org, 303-837-1173 xt 30.
"Falling in Love with Paul", a Course on the Letters of St. Paul, September 8 -- December 9, St. Timothy's, Centennial
beginning September 8 through December 8, 9-11:30 a.m. We will be focusing on the letters of Paul with an opportunity for prayer and personal reflection. This class will be team taught by the Rev. Sandy Blake with Dennis Haugh, adjunct professor of Christianity in Antiquity, New Testament Greek, Biblical Hebrew and Preaching the Gospel of Matthew at the Iliff School of Theology. This is a study brunch so bring a simple munchie to share. Coffee, tea and good company will be provided. Bring your favorite Bible. No other book is required. Please Let Rev. Sandy know if you plan to attend so we can plan for you: sandyat6@comcast.net. St. Timothy's is located 1401 E. Dry Creek Road. Click here (PDF Desktop) for more information.
Art and Soul, an Art Show; September 10-19; Holy Redeemer, Denver
The Church of the Holy Redeemer will be host to Art and Soul, a community art and fine crafts show designed to showcase the art of non-professional artists, primarily from the Whittier and Clayton neighborhoods. The show will run from September 10 thru 19, 2010, at the church which is located at 2552 Williams Street, Denver. Holy Redeemer would like to provide a venue for artists who have limited opportunities to show their art. There is no charge to the artists who show nor to those who attend the show. For more information contact: Pennie Goodman at 303-297-1643 or via email pjchubb@aol.com or Linda Amerault at 303-484-8016 or via email lameretss@hotmail.com.
Commission on Hispanic Ministry Meeting Saturday, September 11 - St. Paul, Steamboat Springs
The Colorado Commission on Hispanic Ministry works to promote and support the involvement of Latino/Hispanic people in the Episcopal Church in Colorado. We meet monthly in different locations around the diocese and would love to talk with you about the opportunities for ministry with the Latinos in your area. Please contact Melanie Christopher (mellenchris@comcast.net) for more information.
125th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, September 11 4:00pm, and Sunday September 12 9:30am, Church of the Ascension, Salida
You are cordially invited to join the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Salida. The Rt. Rev. Robert O'Neill will celebrate. Clergy: Cassock, alb, white stole. Please reply to parishsecy@amigo.net
Regional Pre-Convention Convocations
Please contact your Regional Missioner for more information.
Sangre de Cristo: September 11, 9:30AM - 12:30PM (Ascension, Pueblo)
Southwest: September 18, 10:00AM - 2:00PM (Good Samaritan, Gunnison)
Front Range and High Plains: September 25, 9:00AM - 12:00PM (Cathedral, Denver)
Northwest: October 2, 10:00AM - 1 00PM (Interfaith Chapel, Edwards)
1st Chili and Chocolate Festival, Saturday, September 11, noon to 7 p.m, Christ's Church, Castle Rock
On the campus of Christ's Episcopal Church, 615 4th Street, Castle Rock, noon - 4 p.m. - enjoy our barbecue; sample and judge the chili prepared earlier in the day and sample the chocolate desserts prepared by our parishioners; activities are planned for the children, and there will be a Yard Art Sale. 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Join us at our Chili Feed Dinner, featuring a wide assortment of chili and delicious chocolate desserts. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children; tickets are available by calling the Church Office - 303.688.5185 - or at the entrance to the Festival.
Organ Concert, September 12, 3:00PM, St. Stephen's, Aurora
St. Stephen's, Aurora invites you to join them for an organ concert by Dean Stalnaker on Sunday, September 12, at 3:00pm. For more information, please contact the parish at 303-364-3186.
United Religions Initiative Fundraiser with Bishop William Swing, Sunday, September 19, 2010, Saint John's Cathedral
Meet the Founder of the United Religions Initiative, a global peacebuilding organization with grassroots circles in 74 countries. William E. Swing was the Bishop of the Diocese of California for 27 years, deeply committed to serving the communities, working for justice, the environment, and the poor. Born out of the 50th Anniversary celebration of the United Nations, he brought together people of dozens of traditions to explore the possibility of an inter-religious United Religions. Since the Charter was signed in 2000, thousands of people around the world have come together through the United Religions Initiative.
Choral Evensong: 3:30 PM
Reception: 4:30-5:30 PM
Dinner in Dagwell Hall: 5:30 PM
Funds will be forwarded to URI Global.
Welcoming the Stranger - with Rev. Jane Vennard. Sept. 20, 3pm through lunch Sept. 22. Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia
The Rev. Jane Vennard will be the leader of this fall's retreat for practicing spiritual directors and directors-in-training. Rev. Jane will lead five sessions between Mon. afternoon and Wed. noon. Click here to view Rev. Jane Vennard's extensive background and credentials. Cost: $250. A deposit of $100 holds your place ($50 nonrefundable). The balance of $150 is due by Sept. 1. Limited to 30 people. We expect this retreat to fill, so REGISTER SOON!! Check-in : 1-3pm. Mon. afternoon. Extended stay: People who wish to stay an extended day should contact Theresa at Sacred Heart to pay the retreat center fee for the additional room and board. Contact: retreat@spiritualdirectioncolorado.org. Please register online and pay using your credit or debit card. Click here to REGISTER. A simple registration process begins on the event page. For security purposes, you must have a login and password for the SDCO website to register. Click here for information about setting your login and password.
Dedication of the New Edwards Interfaith Chapel and Community Center, Sept. 24, 4:30 pm
This Chapel is part of the ministry of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Vail, and all are welcome at the dedication. The new building is located in west Edwards, off of Highway 6. For more information, contact office@episcopalvail.com.
Retired Clergy Dinner, Sept. 26, time and location to be determined.
Retired clergy, spouses, widows and widowers of retired clergy, are all invited to gather and catch up. Details to come.
Out of respect for instructors and fellow attendees, please arrive on time for Workshops
Saturday August 21, 1:00PM - 5:00PM, St. Michael's, Colorado Springs.
For more information or to RSVP, please call 719-598-3244
August 22 8:00AM - 12:00PM, Transfiguration, Vail in the lower level. For more information or to RSVP, please call 970-476-0618
Wednesday, August 25, 8:30am - 12:30pm, St. Elizabeth's School, Denver. For more information or to register, please contact Susan Greenwood: 303 658 0171 or 303 305 9228
Wednesday September 1, 5:30pm - 9pm, St. Matthew's Parker. For more information or to RSVP, please contact 303-841-0121
Saturday, September 4, 12:30pm - 4:00pm, Intercession, Thornton. For information or to sign up please contact Interecession Episcopal Church 303-451-8085
Saturday, September 18, 8:15am - 12:30pm, Christ's Episcopal Church, Castle Rock. For more information or to register, please contact Arlene Armata at 303-688-5185 or at arlene@christsepiscopalchurch.org
Saturday, September 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm St. John's Boulder. For more information or to register, please contact Cathy Ode at children@stjohnsboulder.org or 303-442-5246, ext. 107 by September 12.
Saturday September 18 from 8:00AM - 12:00PM, St. Brigit's in Frederick. For more information or to RSVP, please call 720-208-0280.
Sunday September 26 1:00pm to 5:00pm St. John's, Breckenridge. For more information or to RSVP, please contact 970-453-4264
Saturday, October 2 9:00am - 1:00pm St. Gabriel's, Cherry Hills Village. For more information or to register, please call 303-771-1063
Please see the Safe Church Page for important information about Workshops.
