Saturday, August 22, 9:00-11:00 am. Join the Creation Care Team for an Eco Pilgrimage to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. This 5,237-acre site was established in 2007 to protect some of the last remaining xeric tallgrass prairies in North America, and the last remaining tall upland shrubland habitat in the world. There are 630 species of plants that provide habitat protection for over 239 wildlife species.

Join the church’s public policy and witness team on the first Thursday of each month through November, for “Vote Faithfully” calls to support voter engagement in ways consistent with Episcopal values.
 
During the calls, hosts will share resources and ideas to help congregations promote voting and civic participation while remaining nonpartisan (avoiding support for specific political parties, candidates, or platforms).
 
The July 2 call will feature practical tips and a discussion about what congregations can do to support voter engagement.

Tuesdays, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, 12:00-1:00 pm, on Zoom. For this year’s summer book study, we will read and discuss Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World by environmental journalist Hillary Rosner. The author poses the question: How can we reshape our human-built landscapes to serve both people and wildlife? The book reports on the challenges we face, yet offers solutions and hope as we embrace our interconnectedness and the wisdom wildlife has to offer us. Listen to author interview here.

Friday, July 17, 6:30 pm, at Christ Church, Denver. Join Grammy-winning pianists Kory + Keith Caudill, renowned vocalist Imani-Grace Cooper, and more for a celebration of community and spirit.

What could happen if barriers dissolved, preconceptions faded, and only the art and its message remained center stage? "The Concert for the Human Family" was born from such a vision. Dive into a mesmerizing musical tapestry that seamlessly blends jazz, hip-hop, classical, rock, and bluegrass, created by a multicultural ensemble under the direction of one of the world's premier pianists. Each note, lyric, and melody intertwines with sacred narratives, catalyzing discussions centered around reconciliation, healing, and justice, inviting us to reflect on and connect with the essence of our shared humanity.

It’s the power of music, for the sake of love.

Tuesdays, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, 12:00-1:00 pm, on Zoom. For this year’s summer book study, we will read and discuss Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World by environmental journalist Hillary Rosner. The author poses the question: How can we reshape our human-built landscapes to serve both people and wildlife? The book reports on the challenges we face, yet offers solutions and hope as we embrace our interconnectedness and the wisdom wildlife has to offer us. Listen to author interview here.

Join the church’s public policy and witness team on the first Thursday of each month through November, for “Vote Faithfully” calls to support voter engagement in ways consistent with Episcopal values.
 
During the calls, hosts will share resources and ideas to help congregations promote voting and civic participation while remaining nonpartisan (avoiding support for specific political parties, candidates, or platforms).
 
The July 2 call will feature practical tips and a discussion about what congregations can do to support voter engagement.

Thursday, June 25, 6:00 pm, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2015 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80205. Join us for this special Mass on the Thursday before Denver Pride Parade and Festival. Clergy, lay leaders, and parishioners from a number of Denver area Episcopal churches will organize and lead us in this service dedicated to affirming and celebrating the God-breathed beauty and dignity of our LGBTQIA+ siblings in Christ. All are invited, all are welcome, all are loved. View Event Flyer > For more information, please visit www.standrewdenver.org/events.

Tuesdays, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, 12:00-1:00 pm, on Zoom. For this year’s summer book study, we will read and discuss Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World by environmental journalist Hillary Rosner. The author poses the question: How can we reshape our human-built landscapes to serve both people and wildlife? The book reports on the challenges we face, yet offers solutions and hope as we embrace our interconnectedness and the wisdom wildlife has to offer us. Listen to author interview here.

Saturday, June 20, 9:30 to 11:00 am, at St. James Episcopal Church, 8235 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. A labyrinth-style walking meditation focusing on God's good Creation. Be prepared to walk or stand for up to 20 minutes at a time. We'll be outside, so wear sunscreen. Water will be provided. View Event Flyer > For more information or questions, please contact the Rev. Becky Jones, rector, 720-300-5011 or becky@sjwr.org.

Friday, June 12, 8:00 pm, at St Gabriel's, 6190 E Quincy Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111. Come support this talented group and listen to amazing music! View Concert Flyer > Purchase Concert Tickets >

Tuesdays, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, 12:00-1:00 pm, on Zoom. For this year’s summer book study, we will read and discuss Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World by environmental journalist Hillary Rosner. The author poses the question: How can we reshape our human-built landscapes to serve both people and wildlife? The book reports on the challenges we face, yet offers solutions and hope as we embrace our interconnectedness and the wisdom wildlife has to offer us. Listen to author interview here.

Sunday, June 7, 2:00 to 4:30 pm, at St. Timothy Episcopal Church, Centennial. Episcopalians for Justice & Mercy works toward a world that reflects God's radical love by engaging the laity and the clergy of the Episcopal Church in Colorado in social justice ministry. We hope to connect both individual Episcopalians and Episcopal parishes in our Diocese to immigration-focused social justice work. We do this work through working groups focused on the following: activism, material support for immigrants, education for action, and engaging the Diocese. For more information or questions, please contact meredith.rogers@stbdenver.org.

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Sunday, June 7, 11:45 am, at St. Mary Magdalene Equal to the Apostles Church (worshiping at St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church), 13151 W 28th Ave, Golden. On June 7, we gather for a moment both sacred and historic, as Bishop Kym Lucas presides over a Byzantine Rite service for St. Mary Magdalene, Equal to the Apostles. This may be the first time in history that a female bishop has done this. In this extraordinary convergence of ancient liturgy and living faith, we glimpse the Spirit at work—bridging tradition and new possibility. All are welcome to join us for this historic moment! For more information, contact Fr. Chrysostom Frank at fathergl@msn.com or have a look at our website: https://www.smmdenver.org/.

Sunday, May 24, 4:00 pm, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, CO 80302. St. John's Principal Organist Aaron Hirsch presents a program exploring how the Psalms help connect us with generations of human conflict, and how they persevered through trust in the Lord. Works performed include György Ligeti's Volumina, Felix Mendlessohn's Sonata No. 6, and Julius Reubke's monumental Sonata on the 94th Psalm. This concert is free and open to all! View Concert Flyer >Please visit www.stjohnsboulder.org/st-johns-music-society for more information.

Sunday, May 24, 4:00 pm, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine St., Boulder, CO 80302. St. John's Principal Organist Aaron Hirsch presents a program exploring how the Psalms help connect us with generations of human conflict, and how they persevered through trust in the Lord. Works performed include György Ligeti's Volumina, Felix Mendlessohn's Sonata No. 6, and Julius Reubke's monumental Sonata on the 94th Psalm. This concert is free and open to all! View Concert Flyer >Please visit www.stjohnsboulder.org/st-johns-music-society for more information.

Sunday, May 17, at 3:00 pm, at Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. Denver, CO 80203. Join Saint John's and the St. Andrew Society of Colorado for this annual tradition that incorporates Scottish music provided by the Denver and District Pipe Band and the Cathedral Choir. Following the service, please join us for a reception featuring coffee, Scottish shortbread, and performances by the Highland Dancers. This service will also be live-streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and our website. This is a free event – no tickets necessary. For more information, please visit https://sjcathedral.org/?p=1627.

Friday, May 8, 7:00 pm, Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. Denver, CO 80203. Join us as we continue to celebrate the joy of Easter with music! The Cathedral Choir will perform Healey Willan's majestic anthem O Praise the Lord, Percy Whitlock's sublime setting Here, O My Lord and Ralph Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs for choir, organ, and baritone solo. Tickets are $20 dollars for general admission and $10 for students. For more information, please visit https://sjcathedral.org/?p=14766.

*Seeks to provide a Matthew 25 response to immigrant needs* 

The recently formed Episcopalians for Social Justice (ESJ) had their second meeting in a series of ongoing meetings, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, on March 22. Their goal is to mobilize churches within our diocese towards the goal of social justice via supporting established local organizations. ESJ Steering Committee Chair Lena Potyondy, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 720-626-1959). Next ESJ Meeting is May 3rd, 2-4:30 pm, St. Martin's in the Field, 4740 S. Buckley Road, Aurora.

Most pressing issue now is helping Venezuelan immigrant families, especially those whose primary breadwinner is in ICE detention. The biggest needs are funding, driving people to various appointments and delivering food/supplies to them, providing social worker/care coordinator services (resource navigation), sponsoring a family, providing housing support, helping them improve English Language Skills. Please contact Katy Thach re: supporting the organizations below, or contact them yourself to see how you can help!

Esperanza Relief (P.O. Box 460906, Aurora, CO 80046; esperanzarelief.org; 720-655-4099); Works with Venezuelan families

Interfaith Immigration Network (meet every other Thursday ZOOM, 8:30-9:30 am; Contact Rob Habiger at rchabiger@gmail.com

Project Worthmore - dental clinic in Aurora, CO servicing other, non-spanish speaking immigrants; 1666 Elmira St, Aurora, CO 80010 720-460-1393

Friday, May 1, 7:00 pm, at Saint John's Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. Denver, CO 80203. Raymond Nagem will perform Maurice Duruflé's complete organ works in a single evening recital, ranging from the delicate transparency of the Scherzo, to the dazzling virtuosity of the Toccata. A concert not to missed! About the Organist: Raymond Nagem: Raymond Nagem is Minister of Music at The Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, and a member of the organ faculty at Manhattan School of Music, where he teaches organ literature, service playing, and improvisation. He completed his D.M.A. For more information, please visit https://sjcathedral.org/?p=14765.