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Building Healthy Pastoral Relationships - CRE Seminar
When - Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where - Harmony Presbyterian Church - Ft. Collins, Colorado
What - The Church, the body of Christ, is a living system where all parts of the system are needed to make it function and achieve its mission. In this seminar we will explore the emotional system of the church and the way the interrelated parts work together to promote the health of the congregation. We will explore the role of church leaders in actively and responsibly working through disturbances in ways that lead to the good health of the congregation. In doing so, we will ponder Robert Frost's notion that "good fences make good neighbors" and discuss how boundaries can be healthy in our personal and professional lives. Participants will be exposed to Peter Steinke's work on systems thinking in congregations, using his book "Healthy Congregations" as a primary resource, and Dr. Henry Cloud's work on boundaries using his book "Boundaries for Leaders".  For more information and the registration form, please look under the tab "Committee on Ministry."
 
2014 General Assembly Actions
The 221st General Assembly took several actions regarding marriage and divestment.  You may have seen press reports, but the press doesn't always understand our polity so please see the links to documents to clarify the actions and what they mean.  The Assembly expressed no jubilation in these actions and was respectful of those who may be adversely affected by these decisions.  While the Authoritative Interpretations approved by the Assembly took affect on June 21, 2014, the change in the definition of marriage is a change to the Book of Order and will be sent to the presbyteries for concurrence.  A majority of presbyteries must vote in the affirmative for the change to take effect.  Please note that even though the AI permits teaching elders to perform same-gender marriages in states where it is legal - it is NOT legal in Colorado or Nebraska.

Retired Ministers Luncheon Sponsored by the Board of Pensions
The Board of Pensions is sponsoring a luncheon for the Retired Ministers in this Presbytery on August 7, 2014 at noon at Timnath Presbyterian Church in Timnath, Colorado.  If you would like to attend this, please RSVP to the Presbytery office as soon as possible.

2014 Western National Leadership Training Event
This year the 2014 WNLT event will be held September 29 - October 1.  The theme for this year is "Grieving Loss, Embracing Hope".  The plenary speaker will be the Reverend Dr. Ken McFayden.  A brochure is available under the Educational Events tab.  You may also visit www.synodrm.org to register online or to see the brochure.

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Boulder was recertified as an Earth Care Congregation by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Environmental Ministries through April 2015.  This honor speaks to the great commitment that this congregation has to caring for God’s earth. To become an Earth Care Congregation, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church originally affirmed the Earth Care Pledge to integrate environmental practices and thinking into all facets of their church life. It also completed projects and activities in the fields of worship, education, facilities, and outreach. It continues to grow and deepen its ministry.  For more information on the earth care program at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, please contact Gina McAfee at gina.mcafee6@gmail.com or 303-499-3895.

The Earth Care Congregation certification is designed to recognize churches that have made the commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till and keep” the garden. The Earth Care Congregations program was started in 2010 by PC(USA) Environmental Ministries.  The goal of the program is to inspire churches to care for God’s earth in a holistic way, through integrating earth care into all of church life.  The Earth Care Congregation certification honors churches that made that commitment, and encourages others to follow their lead. For more information on the Earth Care Congregations program go to www.pcusa.org/earth-care-congregations.

Buckhorn Presbyterian Church
Buckhorn Presbyterian Church is hosting their 12th annual Gospel Music Festival - rain or shine - on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Buckhorn Presbyterian Church in Masonville, Colorado from 11:00 - 7:00 p.m.  For more information visit. www.buckhornpres.org. 

 Nederland Thank You

After last fall’s floods, Montrose Presbyterian Church in Montrose, Colorado, collected a huge pile of good clothes, but never could find a way to distribute them. With help from Westview Presbyterian in Longmont, Colorado, about fifty bags made it to the Nederland Clothing Closet! The Nederland Community Presbyterian Youth Group organized and hung the warmer items, and bagged up the summer things for later. All over town people are sporting new coats and clothes, because Presbyterians worked and served together! Thanks all!

Available Resources
The Presbytery has received a copy of the "2014 Church and Clergy Tax Guide for 2013 Tax Return Preparation and 2014 Year-Round Use".  If you would like to see this copy or borrow it, please contact the Presbytery office.

There are also several CD's that pertain to tax related issues.  If you would like to see these CD's or borrow one or more of them, please contact the Presbytery office.

The Presbytery also has the monthly "newsletters" for "Church Finance Today" and "Church Law & Tax Report".  These are available for churches to look over as needed.

2014 Presbytery Meetings
- August 9 at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport, Nebraska
- October 24-25 at Westview Presbyterian Church in Longmont, Colorado

Flood Cleanup Coordination

The Presbytery has enlisted Nancy Hurianek to coordinate between groups wanting to help with the flood cleanup and those requesting help. Nancy is a member of Westview, Longmont and has been very active in PDA, leading PDA mission trips the last several years for our Presbytery. If you know of a group or individual willing to help, please send an email to Nancy at nhuri@msn.com. 

Getting to the Presbytery Mission Center
The Presbytery Mission Center is located at 7257 West 4th Street, Unit 4 in west Greeley.  It houses the presbytery offices, resource center, and conference room.

From the WEST: Take US 34 east from I-25. Exit at US 34 Business Route (10th Street). Proceed east on 10th Street to 71st Avenue.  Turn left (north) on 71st Avenue to 4th Street.  Turn left (west) on 4th 
          
From the EAST: Take US 34 west from US 85 to 71st Ave. Turn right (north) on 71st Avenue approximately 2.5 miles to 4th Street.  Turn left (west) on 
4th Street.  Office is on north side of 4th Street, approxStreet.  Office is on north side of 4th Street, approximately 200 yards from intersection.

From the NORTH: From US 85, turn right (west) on Colorado 14 at Ault. Proceed to WCR 31. Turn left (south) on WCR 31. Continue approximately 8 miles to 4th Street in Greeley.  Turn right (west) on 4th Street, approximately 1.2 miles.  Office is on north side of 4th Street, approximately 200 yards from intersection.imately 200 yards from intersection.