Welcome and Details

This year's theme is a collaboration of the focused value of our presbytery Partnering, and the Matthew 25 emphasis of vital congregations. 

“Courageously conspiring together suggests individuals are facing significant challenges which necessitates both courage and unity.  The act of conspiring, in this sense, isn't negative; it can be a positive force for change, especially if the goal is just.” - Rev. Sheri Fry

Matthew 25 outlined 7 markers for Vital Congregations. The Denver Presbytery identified these markers in light of our Mission, Vision and values, and has woven them together for a year of exploration on how we are courageously conspiring together. Below is an image of the 7 markers of Vital Congregations, and when we will be exploring them together at Presbytery gatherings and opportunities throughout the year.

We invite you to come hear The Co-Moderator of the General Assembly Rev. Tony Larson, share about Conspiring…for Spiritual Growth and Faithfulness & Conspiring …..to  respond to the Call of Transformation. We hope you will join us as we continue the journey of vitality as we courageously conspire together. 

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

When registering for the Presbytery Gathering, it is important that you state your role when attended, i.e. elected ruling elder commissioner, member of Presbytery Visionary Leadership Commission, etc. Registration not only helps us get your name tag ready, but also helps with a head count for dinner and set up for other spaces.

SCHEDULE

5 PM | In person Registration and Check-in, fellowship and dinner begin
6 PM | Worship & Assembly begins

OFFERING

Our offering for April Assembly will be taken for Centro de los Trabajadores Centro de los Trabajadores, formerly Centro Humanitario, is Denver’s only day laborer center promoting work, dignity, and community. Since 2002, thousands of workers have accessed El Centro’s programs, including know your rights and job skills training, leadership development, and direct access to jobs. To give, scan QR code and give to “special needs fund” note “El Centro” when possible. Please make checks payable to the Presbytery of Denver.

Dinner will be prepared by our friends from El Centro. It will be traditional Venezuelan food including Empanadas and chicken salad. A variety green salads and desserts will be provided by our host church, Good Shepherd.

VOTING

Every minister member who has been admitted to the Presbytery as active, at-large, validated or honorably retired is a continuing member of presbytery and can vote at meetings.

Every congregation has at least one commissioner (who is an ordained ruling elder), elected by action of a session. Additional commissioners, who are ruling elders, are also enrolled as members of presbytery while in leadership positions as committee chairs or presbytery officers. All of these elders have the right to speak and to vote. If you are unsure how many commissioners your faith communities have, please reach out to our stated clerk.

Please note, commissioners must be approved to represent their session prior to March 24th. 

Visitors may include other interested members of our congregations, ecumenical guests, other Presbyterian ruling elder and minister of word and sacraement, and students preparing for ministry. Members of other presbyteries of the PC(USA) may register as corresponding members at a meeting where they are present. Visitors may observe, but not speak unless the assembly allows. Visitors may never vote. 

Stated IN PERSON Presbytery Gathering
The Presbytery of Denver
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |6 PM

PRESBYTERY GATHERING

6:00pm Call to Order | Establish Quorum | Ruth Huff

6:05 pm Welcome to Good Shepherd and Land Acknowledgement | Sheri Fry

6:10 pm Welcome to Co-Moderator of the General Assembly of PC(USA) | Ruth Huff

6:15 pm Welcome to Corresponding Members and New Commissioners | Ruth Huff

6:20 pm Welcome New Minister Members | Sheri Fry

Mike Cole | Honorably Retired, Denise Shannon | Member at Large

6:30pm 

WORSHIP

(see printed bulletin or screen for details)

7:30 pm Omnibus Motion | Ruth Huff 

7:35 pm Lead Presbyter Report | Dee Cooper 

7:45 pm Triennium and Pride Parade Updates | Bethany Peerbolte

7:55 pm Generative Time | Dee Cooper

8:20 pm Q & A with Co-Moderator of the General Assembly

8:40 pm Treasurer Report | Sue Pilcher

8:45 pm Fiduciary Stewardship Committee | Small Grants | Loye Troxler

8:50 pm Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (PILP) | Clayton Thomas

8:55 pm General Assembly Overture Information | Ruth Huff, gretchen Sausville

9:05pm Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team Commissioning | Chris Wineman, Dee Cooper, Tony Larson

Denver Presbytery Presbyterian Disaster Assistance National Response Team Volunteers: Wanda Beauman, Sheri Fry, Karen Hogue Murray, Mark Williams 

9:15pm Benediction | Tony Larson
Adjournment | Ruth Huff

OMNIBUS

The Omnibus Motion (Consent Agenda) is a process intended to speed action on routine or noncontroversial matters. Any item may be withdrawn from the omnibus motion upon request of any member of the assembly. Items remaining are adopted without discussion when the motion is approved. Items from committees or other reports will be recorded in the minutes as part of that committee or staff person’s report.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Presbytery votes to:

1. Approve the Docket as distributed, with such changes as may be announced at the start of the assembly.

2. Enroll the Corresponding Members that are introduced,and grant to them permission of the floor. The names and presbytery of membership of such persons must be written on the attendance roster or given to the Stated Clerk.

3. Approve the minutes of the January 28, 2025 Assembly as posted on the Presbytery website, except for any changes in the attendance roll that may be required.

4. Receive the reports contained in the Assembly packet.

Respectfully submitted,

Rev. gretchen N. Sausville
Stated Clerk

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