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Father's Day
10:00 AM - Worship & Nursery Care
Office Closed
9:00 AM-12:00 PM - Pastor's Office Hours
Office Closed
8:00 AM - Virtual Lectio Divina
1:00 PM - Mah Johngg
Office Closed
10:00 AM - Worship & Nursery Care
11:00 AM - Fellowship
In the case of a pastoral care need, please contact Rev. Nan Sollo at 970-988-4755 or Rev. Kate Burns at 970-430-4049.
The Executive Board is excited to announce the hiring of two “interim” ministers; a Bridge Minister and a Designated-Term Minister. Rev Loren Richmond will serve as Bridge Minister for the months of June and July. Rev Sarah Linn will be our Designated-Term Minister starting in August and will serve until we have a Called Minister.
Bridge Minister
The goal of a bridge pastorate is to focus on the maintenance of regular worship and pastoral care.
Role and Purpose
A bridge minister may step in to fill gaps in pastoral care, cover for an absent pastor, or assist during a sabbatical.
Their work often includes mentoring the congregation, addressing pastoral care concerns, and helping the church prepare for the next settled leader.
Unlike a settled pastor, a bridge minister serves for a temporary period, sometimes as short as a few weeks.
They help maintain stability, continuity of care, and spiritual life during leadership transitions.
Rev. Loren Richmond, Bridge Minister
I am affirming that I believe in the ekklesia, the gathered community of believers. I believe that when individual Christians gather together in community, something
amazing happens in that we become the body of Christ, the church.
I am a servant leader with a calm, focused, credible demeanor that empowers staff.
More and more I am seeing the necessity of leadership in the church, leaders who will demonstrate a passionate faith, a vision of the future, and a way forward. The unique thing about leadership is that we can all be leaders by being true to ourselves and the gifts and calling God has given us.
As a former church planter, I have spent the last several years learning and studying outreach and evangelism programs and practices used by churches and leaders across America, understanding and appreciating the common characteristics of new and renewing churches.
Designated-Term Minister
The goal of a designated-term pastorate is to work toward the church’s declared purpose for a specific time period, with specific tasks that prepare the congregation for its next settled pastor.
Role and Purpose:
Provide stable, long-term pastoral leadership during a transitional period.
Guides the congregation to work through challenges, heal relationships, and prepare for a settled pastor.
Can be called as a settled pastor if both parties agree.
Rev. Dr. Sarah B. Linn, Designated-Term Minister
Sarah Linn comes to us with nearly 40 years of experience in a wide range of ministry
settings in the US and around the world. She holds several degrees, including an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. In her Doctor of Ministry program, she specialized in Improvisational Leadership. Her doctoral project focused on non-coercive community engagement.
Sarah was ordained by the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 2013 and is now an authorized minister in the United Church of Christ. Sarah enjoys walking/hiking, “puppy time” with anyone’s dogs, and does miniature watercolor paintings as a spiritual practice.
Sarah adds, “I love seeing people in their element and finding connections between our gifts and the needs around us. Growing together in Christ – in faith, humility, wisdom, and courage – is hard and holy work. It is also among the greatest joys.”.
Our new bridge minister, Rev. Loren Richmond, will be offering drop in office hours on Mondays, 9-12, and Monday afternoons by appointment, beginning June 15.
America’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and civic renewal. Join with faith communities to share in song, spoken word, and meaningful conversations. Together we will explore and live out our shared core civic values from a faith informed perspective.
The New Colossus - June 23, 6-7:30 pm
Themes: belonging, citizen power, narrative, formation, exceptionalism
Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E 16th St
July 11
Help us serve an afternoon meal on the 2nd Saturday of each month! Please sign up at the trophy case. Have questions? Contact Karin Schwols at 970-218-8902 or karin.schwols45@gmail.com.
Save the date August 16 - Back to school pool party and BBQ following worship. Sponsored by the Faith Formation Board. More information to follow!
Refreshment volunteers are needed after worship to prepare juice and coffee (instructions near the coffee machine) and provide a light snack such as cookies, carrots, or crackers. Please sign up for your preferred date on the trophy case. Please contact Dawn Briggs (720-219-5872) with any questions.
Volunteer opportunities for Children’s Worship (Sunday School) are now open.
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: https://volunteersignup.org/9XDM4
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.
Thank you for volunteering! Questions? Please contact Karen Jazowski at Karenjcoredwingfan.yahoo.com.
Volunteer opportunities for "Nursery Volunteers" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:
May/June: https://volunteersignup.org/DBAH8
July/August: https://volunteersignup.org/BMFCK
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Thank you for volunteering! Please contact Karen Jazaowski at Karenjcoredwingfan.com with any questions.
A box is in the lower level entry to collect used prescription bottles for a local veterinarian who will recycle them to use for pet medicines. The labels MUST be removed before placing in the box. If you have questions, please call Elizabeth Endicott, (507) 440-4934.
We are collecting toiletry samples for the Community Kitchen. If you have any of those toiletries that you collect from hotel visits that you never get around to using, please feel free to drop them off in the basket in Fellowship Hall.
Monthly Church Calendar
Stay up to date with all of the church happenings going on throughout the month! Make sure to check back from time to time, as we are always up to something!