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The purpose of the Rocky Mountain Conference is to inspire, challenge, and empower generous faith and justice communities across the West. One way we do this is by supporting people – both ministers and laypersons – who are called to work on behalf of the ministry of Christ in the greater Rocky Mountain area. The Tributary Fund is our newest tool to accomplish this goal.
When a person is called to ordained ministry, she or he becomes a “Member in Discernment” and enters a relational process with a team that helps to affirm, shape, and cultivate the sense of call. The Tributary Fund uses a similar process. Those who see themselves as Call-Bearers for new ministry, new churches, or ministry revitalizations enter a discernment process to affirm and shape the call and help to bring the ministry to fruition.
Learn more about the RMC Tributary Fund and the application process here.
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Registration for Summer Camp at La Foret is OPEN!
Kids grade 2-12 can experience a fun, Spirited summer with friends in the forest, while families can rest assured that we are doing everything we can to cultivate a "Culture of Care" and keep kids safe. Camp will be a little different this year, but it is so exciting to be together! Here are all the essentials you need to know about camp this year. Go straight to La Foret's website to save your spot right away and read more. Space is very limited, don't wait!
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Healthy Congregations: Equipping Leaders with Tools for Vitality
February 6, 8:30-4:30 MT
In this time of increased anxiety, complexity, and division, we don’t just need leadership, we need wise leadership. We need leaders who can calmly articulate what they think and value and to act on that basis, while staying in an active relationship with those who disagree.
Healthy Congregations uses the insights of family systems theory to help church leaders become more effective stewards of their congregation’s health. This workshop helps both clergy and lay leaders expand their insight into how churches function as emotional systems as well as gain practical skills that empower healthy communication among the congregation. Register here.
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The Co+Create Network is BACK!
Thursday, January 21, 4-5:00 pm
Online Worship: What’s the Point?
In our first regathering as Co+Creatives since 2019, we’ll discuss online worship as a format for Sunday worship. What is the purpose? The pitfalls? The potential? How can we create an online worship experience that connects us as well or better than an in-person service? We’ll go over what’s been working well and what has been falling short in this open, honest, and judgment-free zone. Register Here
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The Healthy Ministry Relationships: Class for
Retired Ministers
January 23, 10:00-12:00 PM
Topics covered include: Friendships, roles, dual relationships, healthy communication, and mandatory reporting— staying connected, active and in healthy relationship with your pastor and other congregants. There will be plenty of interaction in breakout groups and larger group participation (2.5 hours) Facilitators from RMC Healthy Ministry Relationships Team: Rev. Al Thompson, Sara Weatherman, and Rev. Dr. Tracey Dawson.
Learn More and Register Here
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UCC Just Peace Webinar
January 27, 5:00 pm
Where do we go from here? How do we engage? What should be our Just Peace priorities in 2021 as individuals, congregations, Associations, Conferences, and the National Setting? What might we expect from a Biden Administration and how does that influence our work? And, finally, let’s talk and share ideas and plans.
Click here to join.
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Health and Human Service Sunday
January 31, 2021
The Health and Human Service Sunday webpage has been updated with a PDF of worship suggestions for this year, including a Litany of Gratitude for Essential Workers and a Prayer of Remembrance for those lost in the coronavirus pandemic. Special thanks to the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry, my colleague on the CHHSM staff, for writing the very moving elements of this service, designed to speak to our experiences with Covid-19 this year.
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Stories from the RMC
- Join a Congregational Housing Stability Fundraising Campaign. Read More.
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Have a story you'd like to share with the Rocky Mountain Conference?
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