Matthew 25 charges us to dismantle structural racism, build congregational vitality and eradicate systemic poverty. This work cannot truly be done without embracing inclusion. Deepen your knowledge on how and why we must build the loving and inclusive kin-dom of God. Deepen understanding around issues impacting LGBTQIA+ people. Leave with a (re)commitment to welcome, safety and love.

Join us on Thursday, April 18th, beginning at 1:30 PM on Zoom for the opportunity deepen our understanding of inclusion. Registration is required to get a link.

You are invited to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Denver Presbytery. Rev. Becca Jordan-Irwin will be installed as the Pastor of Elizabeth Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 14th @ 2 pm. Please join our celebration!

This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations.

Come and celebrate this milestone in the life of Denver Presbytery and Elizabeth Presbyterian Church!

Join the Presbytery Staff as we head North to Aurora to have coffee, snacks and conversation with you!

We will meet up at Stanley Marketplace from 10 am to 1 PM. Stop by anytime during that time and say hi, ask a question, have breakfast, stay for lunch or just put faces with names.

Hope to see you there!

Lots of parking. Meet us in the common area near the front entrance.

Stanley Marketplace
2501 N. Dallas Street, Aurora, Colorado 80010

You are invited to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Denver Presbytery. Rev. Caressa Murray will be installed as the Pastor at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 4, 2024 @ 4 pm. Ruling Elder Pat Queen will moderate this service. Please join our celebration!

This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations.

Come and celebrate this milestone in the life of Denver Presbytery and New Hope Presbyterian Church!

A reception will follow.

Pat Queen, Ruling Elder - Green Mountain Presbyterian Church 

Rev. Sheri Fry - Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Northglenn

Rev. Dr. Dee Cooper - Lead Presbyter of Denver Presbytery

Rev. Dr. Wayne Darbonne - St. James Presbyterian Church, Littleton 

Rick Young, Ruling Elder - New Hope Presbyterian Church, Castle Rock

Rev. Jonathan Murray - First Presbyterian Church, Littleton

Rev. Jordan Wartjes - New Hope Presbyterian Church, Castle Rock

Corresponding Members: 

Rev. Dr. Ron Holloman - Grace Presbytery 

Rev. Mike Cole - Pueblo Presbytery 

STATED HYBRID PRESBYTERY GATHERING (ASSEMBLY) DETAILS

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

ONSITE

Green Mountain Presbyterian Church

12900 W Alameda Pkwy in Lakewood, CO 80228

or

ONLINE via Zoom.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdO6uqTgqH9R2SLYrFIbbdaFlG29VP430

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Minister members and those registered as Ruling Elder Commissioners with Denver Presbytery, will receive this email to register for the meeting.

SCHEDULE

5 PM | In person Registration and Check-in, fellowship and dinner begin

5:45 PM | On-line Sound Check

6 PM | Assembly begins

COMMUNION

We will be having communion at this gathering. If you plan to join us via Zoom, please plan to bring your own elements to join us at the table.

GENERATIVE TIME

During our gathering, we will have a generative time, a time to connect with others around intentional questions. In person, we will have a "snack table". We encourage those joining us via Zoom to bring their favorite childhood snack to the online gathering so you might participant more fully in this generative time.

SPECIAL NEEDS OFFERING

During our gathering we will receive the Special Needs Offering. This offering is normally received at the January Assemblies, Ordination and Installation services goes to support the Presbytery’s Special Needs Fund. Through your generosity, we can provide pastoral care for our ministers, candidates, and their families when facing medical or financial concerns. Thank you for your gifts, enabling us to minister to our ministers. Please make checks payable to the Presbytery of Denver or use the QR code to donate electronically. Thank you!

Presiding: Rev. Dr. John Yu, Moderator and Ruling Elder Pat Queen, Vice Moderator

Calling All Faith Leaders!
Please join us!

Pastors serving in installed, temporary, or at-large, New Worshiping Community Leaders, Commissioned Pastors and CRE’s, Ministers in Validated Ministries, Retired Ministers of Word and Sacrament are all invited.

Where has the time gone? Life is busy. Let’s slow down for a few hours and building connections with one another over lunch. We will have food, music, and community for our Advent Luncheon.

Slow down and build connections!

Please join us on Wednesday, December 6th at 11:30 AM at Wellshire Presbyterian Church, located at 2999 S Colorado Blvd in Denver.

We ask that you RSVP no later than November 30th so we can make arrangements for our time together.

We look forward to gathering together soon!

COMPLETE RSVP BELOW

Join the Presbytery Staff as we head North to Arvada to have coffee, snacks and conversation with you!

We will meet up at Colorado Tap House in Arvada from 10 am to 1 PM. Stop by anytime during that time and say hi, ask a question or have a sweet treat!

Hope to see you there!

Lots of parking. If it is nice weather, find us outside. If it is a bit cool, find us inside. If it is noisy, we may be upstairs in the private area (there is an evalator).

Colorado Tap House
14982 W 69th Avenue in Arvada. Colorado
https://www.coloradotaphouse.com/

Time with Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis, Co-Moderator of the 225th General Assembly of the PCUSA

“Faithful Learnings from a Journey with the Wider Church” 

A friend of Montview’s, Rev. Starling-Louis will share the goodness of God in the people, places, and new questions she has encountered in the moderatorial leadership and ambassadorial travels of the PCUSA both nationally and internationally. She will share stories of people responding with healing justice and reparative actions to the brokenness in their local community and in complex societal systems. Please come and hear from this experienced and gracious leader of the denomination.  

Agendas and relevant documents pertaining to the meeting will be posted on our website as they become available at denpres.org/assemblies.

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. PLEASE JOIN US IN PERSON AT COLUMBINE UNITED CHURCH.

Wil you be attending our October Assembly via Zoom? Do you know how to use our Voting App? Do you know how to raise your hand to be called on during Assembly using Zoom?

If you need help with these technical questions, please attend our Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, October 17th at Noon to learn how you can be an activate voting member at Assembly.

GOT QUESTIONS…About Presbytery’s 2024 Budget??

Chuck Sparks, the financial administrator for Denver Presbytery invites you to the 2024 Budget Presentation. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about the 2024 Budget. You may request a copy of the budget and also send written comments to accounting@denpres.org. 

Join us at NOON on October 10th!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87837030336

Meeting ID: 878 3703 0336

You are invited to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Denver Presbytery. Recently examined and approved by Assembly, Amanda Osenga will be ordained and installed as the Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adults at Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 8th @ 3 pm. Rev. Dr. John Yu will moderate this service. Please join our celebration!

This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations.

Come and celebrate this milestone in the life of Denver Presbytery and Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church!

You are invited to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Denver Presbytery. Rev. Michelle Fincher will be installed as the Pastor at Calvary Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 1, 2023 @ 3 pm. Ruling Elder Pat Queen will moderate this service. Please join our celebration!

This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations.

Come and celebrate this milestone in the life of Denver Presbytery and Calvary Presbyterian Church!

Please use the main entrance to First Plymouth Church on the south side of the building. Knight Chapel can be reached via the long hallway on the main floor.

Michelle’s Commission

Elder Pat Queen, Moderator
Elder Diane Ritzdorf (Calvary)
Rev. Bill Sanders (HR)
Rev. Stephany Crosby (HR)
Rev. Ruth McCollum Huff (member at large)

Join the Denver Presbytery Staff on Wednesday, September 27th.

The Presbytery Staff will be working remotely in different areas of the Presbytery and inviting YOU to come chat with us. Most of the staff will be available on these days so you can come ask questions, connect and meet us face to face!

Our next remote day we will meet at Panera Bread in DTC!  We will be camped out at tables so you can grab something to eat, coffee or just come sit and chat.

Join us!  We will be at 4955 S Ulster Street in DTC from 10 am to 1 pm on Wednesday, September 27th. 

We look forward to seeing you!

You are invited to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Denver Presbytery. Recently examined and approved by Assembly, Kiersten Hill will be ordained and installed as the Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adults at Wellshire Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 17th @ 4 pm. Rev. Dr. John Yu will moderate this service. Please join our celebration!

This special service provides an opportunity to witness how the whole Presbyterian Church (USA) functions as the Body of Christ to support member congregations.

Come and celebrate this milestone in the life of Denver Presbytery and Wellshire Presbyterian Church!

Kiersten’s Commission

Moderator: Rev. Dr. John Yu, True Light Community Church
Rev. Dr. Chris Spotts, First Presbyterian Church of Brighton
Rev. Julia Fenn - Wellshire
Rev. Eileen VanGieson, Christ Church Presbyterian (San Diego Presbytery)
Betsy Hadley, Elder, Wellshire
Chuck Sparks, Elder, Genesis
Christy Zatkin, Elder, La Jolla Presbyterian Church (San Diego Presbytery)

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Register ONSITE beginning at 8:15 AM on Saturday, August 19th

Rest-oration, Renewal and Rescue!  Beyond the Walls (of the church)

We invite you into an experience of presbytery unlike our other presbytery gatherings as we step into the wild.  During the pandemic, we learned that creation and our connection with the creatures, offers us deep invitations for reflection and restoration.   In the deepest despair of Job’s life, he was invited into the opportunity to  learn from the animals to be  reminded of God’s love.  We know that we need times to reflect, to restore our hearts, minds, and bodies to renew our spirits for ministry.  Come join us as we engage our ministry from a new perspective, as we learn and receive from the wild animals at the Wild Animal Sanctuary. Learn More.

As you can tell this assembly is unlike any of our other assemblies.  We intentionally chose to meet in a non-traditional church space as a way to engage us in a new perspective.  The Wild Animal Sanctuary (WAS) is a non-profit that aligns with the PCUSA perspective of creation and creature care as well as the Matthew 25 commitment to Climate Change concerns and the impact on endangered species.

One delight of meeting in this space is that we have access to go observe the animals from the walkway above their enclosures.  We remind you this isn’t a zoo.  They are here because they were rescued, and we want to support the community code of conduct of the Wild Animal Sanctuary by following their requirements.  Learn More→

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Register ONSITE beginning at 8:15 AM on Saturday, August 19th

As part of registration and the Assembly, we are asking attendees to contribute $15 to the subsized entrance fee to the walkway. This fee helps to care for the animals that have been rescued. Please do not let the donation/fee deter you from attending the Assembly. Please contact Beth@denpres.org if you need assistance.

DATE | Saturday, August 19, 2023

SCHEDULE

8:15 AM | Registration and Check-in, sign waiver
8:45 AM | Wild Animal Sanctuary Video Introduction
9-9:50 AM | Access to Walkway | Morning Meditation with animals
10 AM | Assembly begins

12:30 PM Lunch on your own.

LUNCH
The Wild Animal Sanctuary has a cafe, The Lion’s Den and Ice Cream Shop serving burgers, hot dogs and more. They also have picnic tables indoor if you choose to bring your lunch. Learn more→ The nearby town of Hudson has a restaurant called The Pepper Pod, click here for menu and location information.

KIDS ARE WELCOME!
The Wild Animal Sanctuary is very clear for the protection of the children and the animals, children must have a ratio of 1 adult to two children supervised at all times.  No running, screaming, loud noises out of protection for the animal's sensitivities.  We are not providing childcare at this meeting as we feel to honor their requirements, children need to be supervised by an adult, trusted caregiver. Learn more→

DONATION AND INVITED GUESTS
We are happy to subsidize the pass into the walkway to enjoy the animals for all our presbytery commissioners.  The cost is $30 and we are paying half and you will pay the other half.  This “fee” is a donation to the WAS to support the care for the animals.  We felt it was important that we all participate in some manner in their care.  If this is a hardship, please notify Beth in the office.

 If you have a spouse, good friend, or children who are coming to the sanctuary with you., we will subsidize their fees as well, to enjoy the animals.  We would offer this is not necessarily a time to offer to all your buddies to come for a discounted rate.  We are limited in the amounts we can subsidize.

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Minister members and those registered as Ruling Elder Commissioners with Denver Presbytery, will receive an email to register for the meeting.

Presiding: Rev. John Yu, Moderator and Ruling Elder Pat Queen, Vice-Moderator.

Meeting agenda and packet will be available August 15th at www.denpres.org/assemblies

Please note: Online REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! Register ONSITE on Saturday, August 19th @ 8:15 AM

What to Expect

PLEASE NOTE: In this video it describes stopping at the kiosk to pay, sign waiver, check in and watch orientation video, we will have staff out front to greet you to show you to our conference room where all that will take place. Pre-paying and registering online before the Assembly will be very helpful for time constraints.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is open every day at 9 AM and close the facility at sunset.  However - please note - given that it can take a minimum of four hours to see the Sanctuary - even if you go really fast through the facility - you need to plan wisely. We have no choice but to ask visitors to leave at closing time which greatly-frustrates visitors who show up too late to access the entire facility.  During July and August the temperatures can be hot, making the animals inactive.

What Should I Bring?

It will be hot and sunny outside on the walkway, but our gathering will be in a temperature controlled conference room that could be chilly. Bring hats, sunglasses, water and umbrellas and a jacket! 

Get a detailed list here - or read the following:

Binoculars are a great way to see better anywhere you go... so plan to bring yours.  They do have binocular units available for purchase or rent... However, if rental a unit becomes damaged during the rental period, the renter will be required to purchase them at a significant cost.

 Video and still cameras are always great, as they can help record your visit!

They have Wagons, Wheelchairs and Power Chairs for rent, so you can avoid having to haul yours here - but please be aware - the Wagons, Wheelchairs and Power Chairs are limited in number and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Renters will be required to sign a waiver as well as leave a set of car keys with the Welcome Center staff during the rental period.

Women of Denver Presbytery, pastors, and friends are warmly invited to the Bible Study Seminar 2023 to be held Saturday, August 12, 9:30 a.m. at Peoples Presbyterian Church in Denver.

The seminar will include a program on the new HORIZONS Bible study and a Light of Christ Awards presentation. Refreshments (coffee, tea, and rolls) will be served at 9:30 a.m. and the event will end with lunch. The cost is $10 (cash or check) at the door.

The program will be on the new Bible study Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts. The speaker will be Rev. Kathy Reeves, PW Moderator (2021-2024) from the Churchwide Board of Directors for Presbyterian Women, Louisville. She is excited to meet women of Denver Presbytery. She is based in Louisville, but she is a member of Denver Presbytery.

RSVP by Wednesday, August 9 to PW Denver Presbytery Moderator Vicki Terry at 720-273-6870 or sosagup@gmail.com.

Peoples Presbyterian is located at 2780 York Street, Denver, CO 80205.

From I-25: Turn east onto exit 205 onto South University Blvd. Follow University until it turns into Josephine Street and then York. Look for Peoples, a red brick building, on the right side of the street. Parking is available in the lot and on the side street.

Join us for a webinar "lunch ’n' learn" on July 20th at 12:00 pm MDT with thisspace. thisspace is an online application that helps churches and faith-based organizations use and share their spaces more efficiently. By using thisspace, one can connect with people in one's community who need space for different activities. It's like “Airbnb for churches” where one controls the cost, duration, frequency, and access permissions. This application helps congregations engage more with their community, collaborate more, and create more meaningful connections.

We value your opinion and would love to hear your thoughts on this opportunity. thisspace will explain how they can help you navigate challenges, ensure responsible stewardship, and drive sustainable growth. Let's talk about it and answer any questions you have, while they listen to understand your needs.
 
REGISTER VIA THISSPACE (Link landing page: https://about.thisspace.io/ccc-webinar-july23) or ZOOM (LINK to Registration page: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpc-uqqTkiG9UU6ZcENc2txni9QDrACnh)

Join the Denver Presbytery Staff on Tuesday, June 27th.

The Presbytery Staff will be working remotely in different areas of the Presbytery and inviting YOU to come chat with us. Most of the staff will be available on these days so you can come ask questions, connect and meet us face to face!

Our next remote day we will meet at Bluebird Market in Silverthorne!  We will be camped out at tables so you can grab something to eat, coffee or just come sit and chat.

Join us!  We will be at 325 BLUE RIVER PARKWAY , SILVERTHORNE, COLORADO 80497 from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, June 27th.  We look forward to seeing you!