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TRANSITION SEASON UPDATE
The Saint Peter Transition Team has met 3 times, focusing on getting organized and discerning the tasks we need to accomplish. Members: Darlene Beals, Jim Bunke, Jodie Davis, Ken Gerhart, Dena Johnson, Terri Mohrhaus, Vicky Simpson, Arielle Wilson will be officially installed during worship on Sunday, July 7. Along with Pastor Michael, we have met with our synod transition coach, Pastor Christine, chosen Arielle to chair our meetings and Darlene to record meeting notes, and started working on a covenant to guide our work. At our latest meeting, we discussed grounding our work in the study of relevant Bible passages and the best ways to assure that we include a broad cross-section of the Saint Peter community in determining our future and that we safeguard confidentiality. During this season of transition, you are encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas! Reach out to individual team members, connect with the pastor (pastor@stplc.org) or email the team (transitionteam@stplc.org).
UPDATED CHURCH HOURS
To best support the staff, the church office will be open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Mark your calendar: July 16th-July 21st you can join the “Explore the Core” week to learn all about Habitat Metro Denver’s Core Volunteer Program! Whether you’re looking to fill some spare time, meet people, gain new skills, or make a lasting tangible difference in the community, you’ll be able to experience first-hand what it’s like to be a Core Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. During this special week Habitat for Humanity will host several events to find out if Habitat's Core Volunteer Program is right for you. These include designated volunteer days at our ReStores where you can volunteer in a position of your choice (positions include Cashiering, Floor and Customer Service, Dock Assistance and more!).
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SYNOD EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY JULY 25 - 27
“Walking What Jesus Talked About” is a Rocky Mountain Synod education event for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The event begins Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. and concludes Saturday, July 27 at noon. The focus will be the Gospel imperative to love, and what love looks like in our church and society today. Participants will be equipped with tools to facilitate courageous conversations in their congregations. You will be required to take the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) as a part of the training. Information will be sent once you have registered. The event takes place at First Lutheran Church (1515 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs). The registration fee is $150 including IDI, housing, and meals. This is an in-person event. For more information, contact Barbara Berry-Bailey (bberry-bailey@rmselca.org). Register today!
DAY CAMP STARTS ON JULY 8! YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP OR REFER A FRIEND!
BLESSING OF DAY CAMPERS!
On Sunday, July 7, during worship, we’ll be blessing ALL day campers and volunteers! Wear your bracelet bling and/or a Day Camp T-shirt (or tie dye, 5K, God’s Work. Our Hands., etc.).
WHO’S WHO AT SAINT PETER?
Did you guess that Arielle Wilson is the Scrabble-loving hiker? Send some tidbits about yourself! Get to know the stories and histories of the faces you see on Sunday. Send Arielle (awilson@stplc.org) pictures and a few trivia pieces, and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Make connections and start conversations with your Saint Peter community!
SAVE THE DATE! WE RUN SO THEY MAY WALK 5K: AUG 24
Get ready for the 16th Annual “We Run So They May Walk” 5K Race to support Tanzanian missions!
The event is Saturday, August 24. SIGN UP NOW! Read all about why StPLC supports these critical medical missions here. Are you interested in helping to plan or sponsor? Please reach out to Terri Mohrhaus, Valerie Watkins or Carol Mayer!
GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.
This year, GWOH is scheduled for Sunday, September 8, and WE NEED YOU to help organize Saint Peter’s participation in this annual event! We want to provide multiple opportunities for members of all ages to serve the community and reflect the light of Christ in the world. Please prayerfully consider if you can help with this amazing ministry! Do you know of great opportunities and projects? Share your ideas! Contact a council member and let us know (council@stplc.org)!
HELP SPREAD THE WORD WITH AN StPLC GOOGLE REVIEW!
If you haven’t already left a review online, please take a couple of minutes this week to share with the online world what you think is special about our South Denver church. It’s free to do and will only take you a couple of minutes. You can find instructions from Google here. You can find the Saint Peter listing here.