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SUMMARY:Stewardship Webinar: Gen Z and Generosity
DESCRIPTION:2026 STEWARDSHIP WEBINARS\nWebinars offered from 6:30 to 7:30pm Central Time \nSept. 23 – Gen Z and Generosity\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VirSn3JSQkOIdedN1bvRjA\nMost churches can have up to five generations of people present in them. Studies show that there is a diversity in the way generations approach generosity. A “one size fits all” approach to engaging givers will fall short if it does not account for those differences. Join Rev. Bonnie Bates in a conversation about generational variety in giving patterns with a particular focus on reaching members of Gen Z.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/stewardship-webinar-gen-z-and-generosity/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:RMC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The RMC Board of Directors meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month (with the exception of November 2026\, during which the meeting will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month). Members of the Rocky Mountain Conference are encouraged to be in-touch with the Board with any concerns\, ideas\, or feedback. You can find contact information for Board members by visiting the RMC’s online Leadership Directory.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/rmc-board-meeting-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T235959
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to the Sand Creek Massacre Site: A Journey Towards Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date:\nSeptember 18-19\, 2026\nPilgrimage to the Sand Creek Massacre Site: A Journey Towards Reconciliation \nA story of failed peacekeeping\, power and privilege that led up to the most tragic day in Colorado’s history where 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho elders were murdered and their bodies mutilated\, commanded by a Methodist minister. \nWhat did it take to be a witness\, to disobey orders\, to speak up\, stand up\, and show up for justice in 1864? \nWhat does it take to be a witness in 2026? \nBeginning in Denver\, pilgrims will rendezvous at Salem UCC\, journey to Riverside Cemetery to the grave of Capt. Silas Soule\, and then travel to Grenada\, CO to visit the Amache National Historic Site\, Colorado’s Japanese American internment camp. After an overnight in Eads\, CO\, pilgrims will travel to the Massacre site. \nCost is $200. Expenses paid include overnight accommodation and transportation. Limited to 12 pilgrims. Visit the WashPark UCC website for updates.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/pilgrimage-to-the-sand-creek-massacre-site-a-journey-towards-reconciliation/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T235959
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SUMMARY:Iliff Preaching Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to register for the inaugural Iliff Preaching Conference\, September 15-17\, 2026! We’ve got an amazing lineup of speakers and have just opened up the registration for online attendance (though there are still in-person seats left!). It’s a dynamic lineup with some people you probably know\, and some others you’ll be happy to hear more from.\n\nThe theme this year is Preaching in an Age of Contempt\, and presenters will offer both consolation and challenge for our particular historical moment. Starting Tuesday\, September 15th at 6pm MT and wrapping up at Noon MT on September 17th\, we will offer sermons\, lectures\, workshops\, and worship\, as well as time to connect and have fellowship with other conference attendees.\n\nRegistration is $350 for in-person at Iliff\, and $199 for online. CEU credit available. Please reserve your spot today before tickets are sold out and reach out to cti@iliff.edu with any questions.\n\nRegister here: https://www.iliffpreachingconference.com/
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/iliff-preaching-conference/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T235959
DTSTAMP:20260810T195157Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for Youth Leadership Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The application for the Youth Leadership Cohort is now open! Apply here by September 15th\, 2026 \n  \nWHO: High school youth who are engaged in their local UCC church and desire to gain leadership skills that will impact their church context. Youth\, do you have ideas about what your generation (Gen Z/Gen Alpha) might want to see from their church? Leaders\, do you have a youth who is an incredible leader of your youth group or of your church context? If you answered yes\, then you have what we are looking for! \nWHAT: We want to build a cohort of young leaders across the conference to support one another as they offer leadership to their local churches and to the wider Rocky Mountain Conference. Each youth will be asked to identify a project they want  to take on that will help their church\, and our cohort will be guided through creating a project plan\, implementing their project\, and assessing that project through the course of the 2026-2027 program year. This cohort will culminate in a presentation during our RMC Annual Celebration in 2027. Here are some ideas of what your project may look like: \n\nWorship: You have creative ideas about music or liturgy. You want to create a whole worship service to show your church what kind of worship engages your generation.\nCommunications & outreach: Your church website or social media needs some updating\, and you know how to create an authentic representation of your church in digital contexts.\nJustice-work: You have a passion for a particular need in the community and want to connect your church with community partners to address it.\nCommunity-building: You have ideas about how to build belonging in your context. You want to help your church step up their hospitality game.\n\nWHY: We believe our youth are both the future of our church and key members and leaders currently in our midst. From research on adolescent religiosity\, we know that youth who are engaged in church leadership go on to be adults engaged in church and activism. We also know that churches with active youth leadership tend to be flourishing and vital congregations. Empowering youth empowers everyone!  \nWHEN: The following events are required. Please see the timeline below: \nRECURRING: Monthly check-ins and progress reports. Dates & times will be established during our Zoom Orientation. \nApplications will close on September 15\, 2026. Apply here! \nSelected youth will move on to schedule an intake interview. \nFinal selections will be made by September 30\, 2026. \nNovember 15\, 2026: Zoom Orientation from 2 to 5 PM. \nJan 15-16\, 2027: Leadership retreat at La Foret Conference & Retreat Center. \nJUNE/JULY DATE TBD: Rocky Mountain Conference Annual Celebration at La Foret
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/application-deadline-for-youth-leadership-cohort/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T235959
DTSTAMP:20260727T193308Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for US/Mexico Borderlands Delegation
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Hughes of Mountain View United Church in Aurora\, CO is leading a delegation to the US/Mexico borderlands this Fall. To apply\, please click here. The application deadline is September 15th\, 2026. To learn more about this opportunity\, please keep reading or visit cpt.org/delegations/borderlands \nDespite a more than 90% drop in the number of migrant apprehensions at the border since President Donald Trump took office\, people continue to try to reach the United States through ever-more dangerous routes.  Increased border security pushes migrants to cross through more remote and risky areas of the desert.  The remains of 154 migrants were found in the Arizona desert in 2024 with 40 more in the first 5 months of 2025. \nCome\, witness firsthand the impact of immigration enforcement in the US/Mexico borderlands where foreign policy masquerades as domestic\, and where life and death decisions are imposed upon our migrant neighbors\, placing them in vulnerable and volatile situations. Journey through this gauntlet of the Sonoran Desert\, part of the lethal continuum that our migrant siblings traverse to reach the fields\, factories and detention centers of the USA.  Come to observe\, query\, discern\, contribute\, learn and take home the story of human struggle and hope. \n\nDelegation participants will visit with people on both sides of the border who are concerned about migrant justice.  Learning experiences may include visits to migrant shelters\, cooperatives\, and humanitarian workers in several border towns\, meeting with Border Patrol officers\, participating in a weekly vigil to remember people who have died in the desert\, walking a migrant trail\, and a possible day trip to the sacred Apache land of Oak Flat. \nDelegation date: October 31 – November 10 \nCost: USD $1\,200.\nApplication deadline: September 15\, 2026 \nThe delegation begins and ends in Tucson\, Arizona.  \nDelegates must carry a valid passport and be able to travel back and forth across the US/Mexico border multiple times.  The $1200 delegation contribution covers all on-the-ground travel\, simple accommodations\, two to three meals a day\, honorariums\, and other delegation costs.  It does not include travel to the delegation site\, health insurance\, or applicable visa fees. \nVisa Requirement: Before applying for the delegation\, please check if you need a visa or a pre-approved electronic travel authorization. Make sure to confirm the length of time required to apply for a visa and all requirements with the concerned embassy or consulate in your country\, or the government’s website. \nReady to apply? Go to cpt.org/delegations/apply
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/application-deadline-for-us-mexico-borderlands-delegation/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T170000
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SUMMARY:Metro Denver Annual Association Meeting
DESCRIPTION:METROPOLITAN DENVER ASSOCIATION \nROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE \nUNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST \nOFFICIAL CALL TO THE \nANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEETING \nSUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13\, 2026 \n2:00 PM on Zoom \nto all authorized Ministers\, \nMember Churches\, and their elected Delegates \n  \nThe MDA Executive Committee has set SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13TH at 2 PM for the Annual Meeting of the Association. This will be an ONLINE ONLY meeting on Zoom. Please mark your calendars and SHARE THIS WITH YOUR DELEGATES! Visitors are welcome too\, but will be non-voting. \nThe Zoom link and other important information will be sent closer to the meeting. \nThis will be a business only meeting. The Spring meeting will be a fellowship meeting with workshops.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/metro-denver-annual-association-meeting/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T235959
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SUMMARY:Wholeness & Wellness Weekend at La Foret
DESCRIPTION:Wholeness & Wellness Weekend — learn more and register here! \nLocation: La Foret Conference & Retreat Center\, 6145 Shoup Rd. Colorado Springs\, CO 80908 \nRecharge your spirit and reconnect with your body and nature at the “Wholeness & Wellness Weekend.” This immersive retreat offers a unique opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and embrace a weekend dedicated to self-discovery\, refreshment\, and rejuvenation. \nHighlights: \n\n\nSomatic Practices: Enjoy a variety of sessions designed to help you reconnect with your physical self\, including yoga\, mindful movement\, dance\, and drumming. These practices are aimed at refreshing your body and spirit while promoting deep relaxation. \n\n\nCreative Expression: Engage in activities that stimulate your creativity and self-expression\, from art and storytelling to mindful eating and hands-on workshops. Explore new ways to experience and express yourself in a supportive\, spirit-centered environment. \n\n\nWellness Treatments: Treat yourself to optional wellness services such as massage and acupuncture\, designed to promote relaxation\, balance\, and overall well-being. \n\n\nCommunity and Connection: Participate in a “potluck” style approach where various hosts lead diverse sessions\, allowing you to choose activities that resonate with you. This format fosters a rich tapestry of experiences and connections among participants. \n\n\nFamily-Friendly: Kids are welcome! We offer childcare for infants through first grade children and mini-camp experiences led by summer camp counselors for children in 2nd through 7th grade (with a small additional fee). Older children can join workshops with their parents\, making this a truly inclusive event for the whole family. \n\n\nScholarships and Tiered Pricing: Do not let cost deter you from attending! We have options for EVERY budget. You can register to save your spot for only $50.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/wholeness-wellness-weekend-at-la-foret/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T235959
DTSTAMP:20251031T171812Z
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SUMMARY:Boundary Training with Enkei Resolutions
DESCRIPTION:Please click this link to learn more about Enkei Resolutions and Diane Weible. Please click this link to register for any of the trainings listed below. \n\nJanuary 13-14th\, 2026\nMarch 3-4th\, 2026\nMay 11-12th\, 2026\nSeptember 8-9th\, 2026\nNovember 5th & 12th\, 2026\n\n 
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/boundary-training-with-enkei-resolutions-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T162044Z
CREATED:20260714T162006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T162044Z
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SUMMARY:OWL Taking Flight: Sex Ed as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Ready to challenge the status quo? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Meg Bartlett-Chase\, sex educator\, organizer\, and advocate\, as we explore how comprehensive sex education empowers communities and resists authoritarianism.Discover the latest research\, policy insights\, and real-world stories from the founder of Honest Sex Ed Minnesota Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how sex ed can be a powerful tool for justice and liberation! Register to join us: https://ow.ly/vy8J50Zn9FJ
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/owl-taking-flight-sex-ed-as-resistance/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163718Z
CREATED:20260403T163216Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Generous Conversations begins!
DESCRIPTION:Synchronous Zoom Seminars on Wednesdays \nAugust 26\, September 9\, 23\, October 7 & 21\, and November 4 from 6:30-8:00 PM CST. \nAdditional self-paced learning between sessions. \nA seminar-based course designed to help change the way you and your congregation approach giving and generosity! Cultivating Generous Congregations will provide you with significant and necessary steps to create lasting cultural change within a congregation. With Rev. Dr. Elena Larssen\, Rev. Melissa St. Clair\, and Rev. Andrew Warner Please Note: At least two leaders per congregation must register. \nPlus\, the RMC is offering a 25% registration discount for RMC congregations. Register for just $100 per person. \nLearn more here: https://thedamascusproject.org/product/cultivating-generous-congregations-2026/
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/cultivating-generous-conversations-begins/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T183000
DTSTAMP:20260102T165741Z
CREATED:20260102T165725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T165741Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Webinar: Narrative Budgets
DESCRIPTION:2026 STEWARDSHIP WEBINARS\nWebinars offered from 6:30 to 7:30pm Central Time \nAug. 26 – Narrative Budgets\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2WT_-sdsSfmpjR2wDxdRgw \nA narrative budget translates the line items of a traditional budget into a story of how your congregation makes a difference in the world. It can be a helpful tool for a\nstewardship campaign or annual meeting. By telling the story of our congregations’ impact\, we can inspire generosity in our donors. Rev. Andrew Warner\, CFRE\, President of the Wisconsin Foundation UCC\, will lead the presentation.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/stewardship-webinar-narrative-budgets/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260715T152818Z
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SUMMARY:RMC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The RMC Board of Directors meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month (with the exception of November 2026\, during which the meeting will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month). Members of the Rocky Mountain Conference are encouraged to be in-touch with the Board with any concerns\, ideas\, or feedback. You can find contact information for Board members by visiting the RMC’s online Leadership Directory.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/rmc-board-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260824T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20251031T172228Z
CREATED:20251031T172228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T172228Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Training with Enkei Resolutions
DESCRIPTION:Please click this link to learn more about Enkei Resolutions and Diane Weible. Please click the links below to register for a session. \nLevel 1 Racial Justice Trainings: Please click this link to sign up for either of the trainings listed below. \n\nApril 7-8th\, 2026\n\n\nAugust 24th & 26th\, 2026
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/racial-justice-training-with-enkei-resolutions-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260823T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T193000
DTSTAMP:20260810T195626Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T195626Z
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SUMMARY:Ministry Mechanics with Laura Gurney
DESCRIPTION:Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81822133379?pwd=9pHdwywwaPslvl9n0BJI0QqnHltuzG.1 \n 
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/ministry-mechanics-with-laura-gurney/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T235959
DTSTAMP:20260805T202841Z
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SUMMARY:Partners in Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Au_YHTadOgsO4qSVxDnUSdTz0PyHGCOOrEQ1ZlkkBjB3UmFRXDho~AlvZjc_0vn3mchGQ6OroFuk9tlbTcm6ymK2eP7tsKwTv1rXlvxFmhN285Q
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/partners-in-stewardship/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T235959
DTSTAMP:20251031T172433Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Justice Training with Enkei Resolutions
DESCRIPTION:Please click this link to learn more about Enkei Resolutions and Diane Weible. Please click the links below to register for a session. \nLevel 1 Racial Justice Trainings: Please click this link to sign up for either of the trainings listed below. \n\nApril 7-8th\, 2026\n\n\nAugust 24th & 26th\, 2026\n\nLevel 2 Racial Justice Trainings: Please click this link to sign up for any of the trainings listed below. \n\nJanuary 26th & February 2nd\, 2026\n\n\nAugust 11th & 18th\, 2026\n\n\nOctober 6th & 13th\, 2026\n\n 
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/racial-justice-training-with-enkei-resolutions-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260723T185716Z
CREATED:20260723T185346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T185716Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Circles: Tending the Ground
DESCRIPTION:Authorized Ministers are invited to participate in Clergy Circles: Tending the Ground\, a four-week contemplative gathering for ministers happening this August. September is coming\, and autumn is a busy time for pastors and churches: committees restarting\, programs launching\, stewardship season underway\, and the climb toward Advent will be picking up speed. \n\n\n\nClergy Circles is a space to pause and be intentional before the fall programming begins. Guided contemplative practice and conversation with colleagues. Nothing to lead. Just show up as you are. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Clergy Circles will happen on Mondays in August\, 10:00 am MT\, August 10–31\, 2026. Suggested financial contribution is $60 – $80. Learn more and sign up at vincetango.com/clergy-circles
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/clergy-circles-tending-the-ground/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T235959
DTSTAMP:20260720T221158Z
CREATED:20260720T221158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T221158Z
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SUMMARY:Registration Deadline for "Leading Together: A Training for Congregational Moderators"
DESCRIPTION:Leading Together: A Training for Congregational Moderators — August 17th & 25th\, 2026 (via Zoom) — Register here by August 10th!\nThis two-session introductory course explores the role of moderators and congregational leadership\, why congregational leadership is different from other leadership contexts\, and how to navigate the relational and interpersonal dynamics that come with the work. Through real-life scenarios\, peer learning\, and frameworks\, participants will gain greater clarity about their role and leave with tools they can begin using immediately. This workshop is designed as an introduction to congregational leadership. The first session will focus specifically on the role of the church moderator\, while the second session will focus on developing frameworks for conflict resolution and unique church challenges. Additional workshops on topics such as communication\, conflict\, meetings\, change leadership\, and congregational systems will be offered separately later on in 2026 and 2027. Register on Zeffy by August 10th! Although the training is specifically geared toward church moderators\, any and all lay leaders are welcome to attend.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/registration-deadline-for-leading-together-a-training-for-congregational-moderators/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T235959
DTSTAMP:20260803T161659Z
CREATED:20260713T203552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T161659Z
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SUMMARY:EXTENDED DEADLINE for IN THE MUD Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:August 10th is the extended  deadline for our 2026 IN THE MUD Grant applications. Visit rmcucc.org/in-the-mud to learn more and apply today!
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/in-the-mud-application-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T154517Z
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SUMMARY:Deescalation and Marshal Training
DESCRIPTION:Deescalation and Marshal Training\nWhen: Saturday\, August 8th\, 12:00 – 4:00 pm \nCost: FREE\, The Mutual Aid Sanctuary and Colorado Clergy Alliance are sponsoring this training. \nWho: This training is offered for clergy\, lay leaders\, and community members who want to attend and support CCA public actions; prepare for the Protect Our Vote campaign; and learn transferable skills for congregational\, community\, and public life. \nRegister here\, by Friday\, August 7\, at noon. \nLocation: South Broadway Christian Church\, 23 Lincoln St\, Denver. This is an in-person training only. \nFree parking is available in the church parking lot. We will be meeting in an air conditioned room. Drinks and snacks will be provided. This church is accessible and open and affirming to LGBTQ+ individuals and families. \nAbout the Training: \nCCA and MAS are committed to our collective safety\, the safety of those being targeted\, and the wider community. This requires us to work together to build a collective culture of and the skills for spiritually- and faith-engaged nonviolence\, peaceful resistance\, and deescalation. \nThis training offers up-to-date information about what public action looks like right now in Colorado and across the country\, and will include:\n \n\nSpiritually- and faith-engaged culture building focused on our practice of collective values\, nonviolence\, and public witness;\nReviewing common roles in direct action;\nProtester rights when interacting with law enforcement;\nSafety considerations;\nMarshaling strategies;\nDeescalation tools; and\nBasic health and safety at public actions.\n\n  \nThe role of marshals is to facilitate the planned CCA action while ensuring the health and safety of those involved. This is a serious and important role. When you are a marshal\, you will communicate between action leaders\, safety team members\, and participants; deescalate interactions with bystanders; and maintain the safety of the action. \nWhether you ultimately sign up to be a CCA Marshal\, we all need to learn how marshaling works in public actions to cocreate safe actions for ourselves and the wider community. \nTrainer: Z Williams (thy/them) is the director and co-founder of Bread and Roses Legal Center\, which exists to disrupt the harms the legal system causes people and their communities. They have a 28-year history as a grassroots community organizer working at the intersection of gender\, race\, class\, and the carceral legal system. At Bread and Roses\, Z has organized to pass pro-trans policies including Tiara’s Law\, the Kelly Loving Act\, and Legal Protections for the Dignity of Minors. They are also a co-founder of the Protest Defense Committee––a collective of legal workers\, attorneys\, and lawyers that fight political repression. In addition to organizing and anti-repression work\, Z is a long time street medic and community herbalist. Z is a graduate of the Sturm College of Law and a PhD student in Transformative Social Change at Saybrook University.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/deescalation-and-marshal-training/
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SUMMARY:Fostering Vitality: Liturgical Resources for a Faithful & Vital Church (UCC Nurture the Soul)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://ucc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hfy0KENYTmqFsvB9ilfaAw#/registration\nAug 6\, 2026 01:30 PM MT\n\n\n\nYou may have noticed a special after Pentecost sermon series titled: Faithful and Vital. Inspired by conversations with local church leaders\, Minister for Worship and Theology\, Rev. Dr. Cheryl Lindsay began the process to create worship resources inviting us to remember who we are and who we could be through the framework of the Marks of Faithful and Vital Local Churches from the United Church of Christ Manual on Local Church. Join us for an engaging conversation to learn more about how this project came together\, what the spirit behind the messages are and how these liturgical resources can support engaging faith-rooted dialogue within your own local church setting around the Manual on Local Church’s Marks for Faithful and Vital Churches.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/fostering-vitality-liturgical-resources-for-a-faithful-vital-church-ucc-nurture-the-soul/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T170000
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UID:13309-1785934800-1785949200@rmcucc.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Ministry in an Era of Change: Leadership\, Resilience\, and Adaptive Skills (UCC)
DESCRIPTION:Navigating Ministry in an Era of Change: Leadership\, Resilience\, and Adaptive Skills (UCC Webinar) \n\n\n\n\n\nAug 5\, 2026 01:00 PM  MT\nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/blpjbia_SLax0hb8wdBzoQ#/registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetirement readiness is a cornerstone of adaptive\, sustainable leadership. In a ministry landscape defined by shifting expectations\, multi-vocational realities\, and increasing demands\, leaders who plan for long-term financial and vocational wellbeing are better equipped to serve with clarity\, confidence\, and resilience. Preparing for the future isn’t just a financial task—it’s a leadership discipline that supports emotional\, spiritual\, and organizational stability.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/navigating-ministry-in-an-era-of-change-leadership-resilience-and-adaptive-skills-ucc/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T153000
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SUMMARY:Don't Throw That Away: Why Archiving Our History Matters!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Throw That Away: Why Archiving Our History Matters! (UCC Nurture the Soul Series)\n\nRegister here: https://ucc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CGI4qd0oS2irUIp6MBLnMQ#/registration\n\nJul 30\, 2026 01:30 PM MT\n\n\n\nWe all know there is one room in a church filled with memories – from documents to old hymnals to whatever item found its way there and we know the temptation to throw it all way! But our Church records are more than just words on dusty paper; they are windows into the past that illuminate the history of a community and convey the mission of the church. Church records span the entire history of your church\, and no matter the age\, are important to be preserved. But knowing what to preserve can be daunting work\, especially if those with institutional knowledge have moved on. Join the Congregational Library & Archives’ archivists Billy McCarthy and Zachary Bodnar for a program focused on the first tangible steps a church can take to begin organizing their existing records and ensuring the long-term preservation of the records they produce today.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/dont-throw-that-away-why-archiving-our-history-matters/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T150000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Career Check-In: What’s Working\, What’s Not\, and What Needs to Change Now (UCC)
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Career Check-In: What’s Working\, What’s Not\, and What Needs to Change Now (UCC Webinar) \n\n\n\n\n\nJul 30\, 2026 01:00 PM  MT\nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/icAGmFgdRDi1T-atZ1x6cg#/registration\n\n\nMid-career leaders often navigate the most complex intersections of ministry and life: family responsibilities\, congregational demands\, aging parents\, debt\, and long-term planning pressures. This season requires strategic recalibration. A mid-career check-in helps clergy regain clarity\, adjust course with intention\, and ensure that their leadership today does not compromise their wellbeing or their retirement security tomorrow.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/mid-career-check-in-whats-working-whats-not-and-what-needs-to-change-now/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T140000
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UID:13177-1785243600-1785247200@rmcucc.org
SUMMARY:FreeWill Kick-Off Event & Orientation (UCC)
DESCRIPTION:Join via Zoom:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82009837984 \nTuesday\, July 28th \n1pm – 2pm \nWe invite you to join the Rocky Mountain Conference FreeWill Kickoff Webinar. We are rolling out FreeWill to the western conferences of the UCC\, and we hope you can join us and learn more about the platform and best practices for sharing it with your local community/congregation. \nIn 2024\, the Pension Boards-UCC (PBUCC) partnered with the UCC’s National Ministries in Together for Tomorrow\, a shared legacy campaign that makes FreeWill available to our members across the UCC. Our primary goal is to encourage legacy planning and help UCC members\, pastors\, and churches secure long-term financial stability for their congregations. \nFreeWill is a no-cost\, easy to use tool that allows you to create or update your will in minutes. It also allows you to leave one or more planned gifts to the UCC initiatives you care about\, including National Ministries\, your local church or conference\, Ministerial Assistance like The Christmas Forever Fund\, and any other nonprofits. \nThe session will be led by Clayton Chamberlain\, Partner Success Strategy Lead at FreeWill\, and will include an overview of the FreeWill platform (including the Smart Giving Suite)\, the importance of planned giving and legacy giving\, how to roll out FreeWill within your church community\, and resources available to you.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/freewill-kick-off-event-orientation-ucc/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Joint Worship Service (Metro Denver Association)
DESCRIPTION:More than a dozen churches of the Metropolitan Denver Association will gather for a collective worship service on Sunday\, July 26th at 10:00 a.m. and will be hosted by First Plymouth Church UCC in Englewood. \nOur speaker will be the Rev. Darrell L. Goodwin\, who serves as the Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ\, leading over 600 churches across Massachusetts\, Connecticut\, and Rhode Island. Before his current role\, he was the founding pastor of Liberation UCC in Seattle\, WA. and he served the Iowa\, Nebraska\, and South Dakota Conferences as Associate Conference Minister. He is the creator and former Program Director of the Pension Boards’ Faith and Personal Finance Initiative. Rev. Goodwin currently serves on various local and national boards including but not limited to; the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries\, Cornerstone Fund\, Leadership Greater Hartford\, and Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. His work is grounded in an expansive theology of hospitality\, justice\, and communal healing. \nVirtual worship will be available using this link: \nhttps://www.youtube.com/live/i7MVpanMKu0 \nSingers interested in the Joint MDA Choir will meet at 8:30 a.m on Sunday\, 7/26\, in the downstairs Odeon choir room At First Plymouth Church UCC. Here is the music for The Day Is Coming. \nThere are many ways you may help make this a true community event and what’s a Sunday morning without a few tasty treats!  Would you be willing to bring goodies to share after worship? Goodies like: crackers and cheese\, veggies and dip\, fruit\, or sweets. Please remember our gluten free brothers and sisters. In hopes of having a variety of offerings\, please contact Kay Grice at kay.e.grice@gmail.com or text 307-448-0164. Please leave your name\, church\, and contact info. Being together as a larger community is such a treat and your participation is greatly appreciated. \nThe offering at this service will be equally distributed between the Metropolitan Denver Association and Casa de Paz. (casadepazcolorado.org) \nCasa de Paz (House of Peace) offers peace in the midst of chaos believing in the inherent worth\, dignity\, and respect of all human beings. Every Monday through Friday people are released from the immigrant detention center in Aurora\, CO. Upon their release\, they are met by the Casa de Paz team with a warm welcome; a hot meal; a safe\, temporary space where they can connect with their loved ones and make travel arrangements to their final destination; telephone\, computer\, and WIFI access; clothing and backpacks; personal hygiene products; and transportation to the airport or bus station. Since its founding in 2012\, Casa de Paz has hosted over 20\,000 guests from over 82 countries. \nCasa volunteers also visit men\, women\, and trans individuals in immigrant detention who may not have a loved one nearby. And volunteers write Cartas de Paz\, letters offering hope to people in immigrant detention who often feel alone and forgotten.
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/joint-worship-service-metro-denver-association/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T170000
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SUMMARY:Book Tour for "The Life and Letters of Silas Soule"
DESCRIPTION:Denver Book Tour July 2026 \nWitness at Sand Creek: The Life and Letters of Silas Soule \n  \nSaturday\, July 25\, 5pm – 7:30\, “Silas Soule\, Witness at Sand Creek\,” an event co-hosted by Rocky Mountain Land Library and the Sand Creek Massacre Foundation at the Stockyards Event Center at the National Western Center in Denver. A conversation with Sand Creek Massacre Descendant Chris Tall Ball\, Silas Soule Descendant Byron Strom\, and Rev. Dr. Nancy Niero\, author of Witness\, moderated by Colorado Sun reporter Kevin Simpson. Contact the Sand Creek Massacre Foundation website or the Rocky Mountain Land Library website for details.  \n  \nPlease email\, text or call with any questions or clarifications. \nRev. Dr. Nancy Niero\, nancy@anointjourney.com\, 303.601.6430
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/book-tour-for-the-life-and-letters-of-silas-soule-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T090000
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SUMMARY:Book Tour for "The Life and Letters of Silas Soule"
DESCRIPTION:Denver Book Tour July 2026 \nWitness at Sand Creek: The Life and Letters of Silas Soule \n  \nSaturday\, July 25\, 9am – Noon\, Riverside Cemetery\, Grand Army of the Republic block\, 5201 Brighton Blvd.\, Denver.  \n“Celebrating the Life of Silas Soule\, Reading His Letters at the Grave\,” an annual remembrance ritual of Silas on his birthday weekend. It will be warm so bring an umbrella\, some water and chair\, and let’s gather in a community of remembrance. This is not an event for young children as words of violence will be spoken. \n  \nPlease email\, text or call with any questions or clarifications. \nRev. Dr. Nancy Niero\, nancy@anointjourney.com\, 303.601.6430
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/13143/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T180000
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SUMMARY:Book Tour for "The Life and Letters of Silas Soule"
DESCRIPTION:Denver Book Tour July 2026 \nWitness at Sand Creek: The Life and Letters of Silas Soule \nThursday\, July 23\, 6 pm – Denver Press Club\, 1330 Glenarm Place\, Denver. A book reading\, and then chatting with Colorado Sun reporter Kevin Simpson about Silas\, remembrance\, moral courage\, and memory-making in the 21st century. Followed by a book signing.  \n  \nPlease email\, text or call with any questions or clarifications. \nRev. Dr. Nancy Niero\, nancy@anointjourney.com\, 303.601.6430
URL:https://rmcucc.org/event/book-tour-for-the-life-and-letters-of-silas-soule-3/
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