Beloved Church, 

We know how hard each church leader, each pastor, each chaplain or other ministry leader, and each church staff member is working through this pandemic. We see you. We see your continued hard work, your sustained commitment to being the church, online. 

As a way to say thank you and give you some rest this holiday season, we are pleased to announce 3 new online worship resources for our RMC churches to use in November and December. 

• The Rocky Mountain Conference is releasing a complete worship service with communion in November. It is designed for use either the Sunday before or the Sunday after Thanksgiving (but you can use it any time you see fit). It will be available for download by November 16. Details will be emailed to churches and pastors. 
• The Council of Conference Ministers is releasing another combined service for use at your discretion (we will send the link via email when it is available).
• And the National UCC office will be releasing a wonderful line up of Christmas offerings for you to share with your church! See the details here. 

May these offerings of hope and love from those in the UCC support you at the local church. If ever it was visible that your OCWM -- Our Church's Wider Mission -- dollars were at work, it should be now. Thank you for your continued support of the wider ministries of the United Church of Christ.

Blessings,
- Rev. Sue

30-minute Sanctuary Sessions
During Annual Celebration a series of 1/2 hour opportunities for folks to gather on Zoom for reflection and some much-needed silence was offered. It was so well received that the RMC has decided to continue it! La Foret is taking on the role of hosting these 30-minute Sanctuary Sessions. They will be offered at 6:00 pm, every 2nd and 4th Monday in October, November, and December, and will feature contemplatives from around the RMC. Learn More

La Foret Squabbit Run 5k
Love fall? Love running (or walking)? Love La Foret? Then the first-ever Fall Squabbit Run 5k is for you! Over the summer, lots of races and fun runs went virtual due to Covid-19. The great thing about a virtual race is that you can complete it any time, anywhere! Learn More

Family and Small Group Camping
Individual families & groups can book a cabin at a low fixed rate, which includes 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Maybe your vacation plans have been canceled or maybe you just need a change of scenery. La Foret amenities will be open: labyrinth, sports courts, trails, etc. We are excited to offer one time special 2020 pandemic rates! See LaForet.org for more information and to book your cabin.

Contemplating in COVID
This mindfulness contemplative group offers steps to focus on illumination that lives within so that the chaos or darkness that lives outside is seen through both the wisdom of Twelve Step Programs and the practice of Mindful Meditation. The series will be offered the 1st and 3rd Mondays, October through December, 7:00-8:15 pm MT. Contact Logan Bennett for more information.