Dear Friends,
I’m having a great time at the Rockies Family Camp in Peaceful Valley. Wish you were here!
Love,
Shandra
MISSION PRAYER:
“God, where will your Spirit lead today? Help me be fully awake and ready to respond. Grant me courage to risk something new and become a blessing of your love and peace.” Amen
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MISSION CENTER EVENTS: PLEASE SHARE THESE ANNOUNCEMENTS IN YOUR CONGREGATION!!!)
Rocky Mountain Mission Center Conference, November 6-8, 2015, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado. Mark your calendars for this fall’s conference. Our theme will be “Discover Deep Joy.” Along with the budget and other possible items for our conference agenda we will also be electing delegates to the 2016 World Conference. Engage in your congregational business meetings and be a part of the process as the church looks forward to sharing in community at the mission center conference and World Conference.
September 11-13 is the Women’s Retreat at Camp Paradise. Look for more information coming soon!
September 18-20 is the Men’s Retreat at Camp Paradise. Look for more information coming soon!
Keep Big Spruce Campground in mind for any donations you may be considering. Big Spruce has prepared for a new summer season of campers.
Additions to the camp are 20 new mattresses, a new freezer and ice machine. What will be missing? The old bath house has been torn down and removed. Though our summer income pays the usual bills, capital improvements need extra funds. Please remember Big Spruce Camp for your summer donations.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SYMPOSIUM Restorative Justice and Forgiveness?
(For more information please contact Dorcas, Wilkinson at dorcas.w@comcast.net)
Thursday, September 24 & Friday September 25, 2015, Beth-El Mennonite Church.
Join us for deeply moving, interactive presentations on restorative justice. Dr. Mark Umbreit, Professor and Director of Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking, University of Minnesota, School of Social Work, will deliver the keynote address Thursday, September 24on The Energy of Forgiveness: Lessons from Those in Restorative Dialogue. On Friday, September 25, State Representative Pete Lee will discuss restorative justice legislation in Colorado and his passion for bringing change and healing to those whose lives have been affected by violence. Then meet Patty Kiefer, Jessica Kuhn and Andy Ulferts; listen to their stories and the power of restorative justice in their lives. An inspiring and interactive circle presentation about High Risk Victim Offender dialogue you won’t want to miss! 12 Contact Hours for Educators 10 General CLE credits REGISTER NOW a registration form is attached to this Weekly Update.
WORLD CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Worldwide Ministries Contribution Update
6/24/2015
For the second consecutive month we have met our $1 million monthly goal for World Ministries Mission Tithes. Year-to-date we are just 0.8 percent below the annual goal.
- May contributions: $1,025,000 (2.5 percent above $1,000,000 monthly goal)
- Year-to-date: $4,960,000 (0.8% behind calendar-year goal)
All are encouraged to continue their generous support, especially in June through August, when many members and ministers are traveling. You can ensure your sustainable contributions by giving through PAT (pre-authorized transfer) or online.
Let’s keep the momentum going! Our $12 million funding goal provides a basic level of sustainable worldwide ministries. To grow Christ’s mission, all members and friends are called to assess their true capacity to give so tithing can exceed $12 million, helping the church work toward achieving its divinely led mission. Let’s support these efforts with a spirit of generosity.
Register now for MEADS in the USA
7/14/2015
Ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies classes being offered August 3–7 are Christian Worship with Jane Gardner from 8:30 a.m. to noon and Disciples Generous Response with Mark Euritt from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Cost is $88 for one class, $175 for both. More information is on the MEADS site. Register by August 26 with Doug Bolger.
Spiritual Formation Retreats at the Independence and Kirtland Temples, please see below for more information about 2015 retreats. “You can find more information about what we offer at www.spiritualformationcenter.org.
A SPIRITUAL VENTURE: SPIRITUAL RETREAT
What: A spiritual retreat with President Stephen M. Veazey exploring the connection between Spirit and Mission. For more information: http://spiritualformationcenter.org/news-and-events/a-spiritual-venture-spiritual-retreat/
WHEN: October 23-25, 2015
WHERE: Spiritual Formation Center 7809 Joseph St. Kirtland, OH 44094
COST: $50.00
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2015
If you have any questions or would like to schedule spiritual retreat or pilgrimage to the Kirtland or Independence Temple, please feel free to contact Katie Harmon-McLaughlin at khmclaughlin@cofchrist.org.
World Conference, One in Christ: A World Wide Community, June 4-11, 2016.
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Shandra Newcom Rocky Mountain Mission Center Community of Christ 303-426-5900