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September 16, 2021
“I do not want to miss Vacation Bible School,” were the words of my 11-year-old in the Summer of 2019 as we were making plans to travel to Texas. “I have never missed VBS in my life and this is going to be my last year as a ...
September 16, 2021
Park Hill UMC partners with Colorado Village Collaborative on SOS site
September 14, 2021
Miles-o-Love 2021
September 10, 2021
Congratulations to Stevensville United Methodist Church on the blessing and dedication of their new building space. Way to go Rev. Sarah Merchant, leading your community to do a new and powerful community-oriented thing during a ...
August 28, 2021
FAITH IN ACTION: An Early Response to Afghan Refugee Arrivals Updated 09/23/2021 A FAITH-BASED RESPONSE Any immigrant who lives with you must be treated as if they were one of your citizens. You must love them as yourself, ...
August 28, 2021
St. Luke’s UMC in Highlands Ranch, CO held a series of events in their backyard to re-engage and enlarge their community, bringing in new visitors and those who hadn’t been to St. Luke’s in years. Three concerts were held on ...
August 28, 2021
At Grace UMC in Cheyenne, Wyoming, we have a small group called Bar+Church, which is simply a time to gather, talk about life, faith, and fellowship at Black Tooth Brewery. Black Tooth offers a once-a-month Community Pint Night, ...
August 23, 2021
Do you want to learn how you can help Afghan refugees in Mountain Sky Conference resettlement cities? Please click on the links below for opportunities to ensure a warm welcome for families soon to arrive in the coming weeks and ...
August 23, 2021
An open letter to the Mountain Sky Conference of The United Methodist Church from Rev. James L. Gulley, retired, former Haiti Coordinator for Global Ministries/UMCOR Dear Family, Friends and Acquaintances, Because I was engaged ...
August 12, 2021
Throughout the Mountain Sky Conference, our community has been enjoying God’s creation this summer. We have been hiking up mountain trails, cruising the wide-open plains on road trips, enjoying the cool shade of leafy cottonwood ...
August 11, 2021
In July, First United Methodist Church of Salt Lake City and Centenary United Methodist Church, UT donated 3,546.4 pounds of food to Crossroads Urban Center for the Golden Celery Challenge! Thank you to everyone who donated and ...
August 08, 2021
Since early July the Western Jurisdiction is being inundated with wildfires along with other disasters such as the explosion of illegal fireworks in Ontario, CA, and a haboob (a type of severe dust storm) near Phoenix AZ. Besides...
August 08, 2021
Upcoming Virtual Missions Sponsored by UMVIM WJ
August 08, 2021
Wildfire Mitigation – What you can do now! Across the Mountain Sky Conference (and all the western US) wildfires are already active For most of us, it is not too late to prepare your home (or church!) to mitigate against the ...
August 08, 2021
We are now in the heart of the wildfire season, and the Mountain Sky Conference Disaster Response Committee is asking for your help to build an inventory of UMCOR disaster recovery kits in our Conference depots. The UMCOR Depot in...
August 04, 2021
The Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church, just outside of Colorado Springs, CO, formed an Emergency Preparedness Group (EPG) to help respond to the Waldo Canyon fire (which they could see from their church) back in 2012. They ...
August 03, 2021
It has been a yearly tradition at Smoky Hill United Methodist Church in Centennial, CO to provide lunch each summer for those without homes. Due to COVID, this year the meal had to be a sack lunch. On July 9th, 150 lunches ...
July 14, 2021
Phillips UMC in Lakewood, CO felt loss during the pandemic when they were not able to gather as a church to grieve loved ones who died during this period. "Also, we couldn’t gather to celebrate our resident Eagle Scout and ...
July 13, 2021
Join us as we explore the transforming work of United Methodist missionaries serving around the world. You will have the opportunity to meet in a small group to hear a presentation from a single missionary and learn more about how...
July 13, 2021
In June, FUMC Polson, Montana planted trees at their church and also at Flathead Lake Camp to remember the members who had died in 2020 during the COVD pandemic. In addition, a tree was planted in honor of Kris Murphy, who ...
July 13, 2021
Ecumenical Vacation Bible School in Columbia Falls UMC, MT
July 11, 2021
We celebrate the ways Epworth UMC is reaching out and fighting food insecurity within the community this summer. Joanna Griffin shares the ways the Epworth congregation is feeding the need this season: “Epworth UMC is preparing ...
July 10, 2021
NATIVE GRACE BUILDING LIVES Native Grace Fellowship in Cortez, Colorado, wishes to thank everyone in the Mountain Sky Conference--individuals and churches--for your outpouring of support and help during this past year. The Navajo...
June 24, 2021
Mountain Sky Conference United Methodist Woman are offering a virtual Mission u opportunity July 2021.
June 10, 2021
Celebrating Ten Years of Solar and Energy Efficiency Programs at Mountain View UMC in Boulder, CO
June 10, 2021
Information about Global Ministries EarthKeepers and UMCOR Creation Care
June 10, 2021
With the creation of the Creation Justice Task Force, our Mountain Sky Conference will join a larger movement within our denomination.
June 10, 2021
A letter to the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church from Rev. Sharon McCormick inspired by the birth of her great-granddaughter, Penelope.
June 07, 2021
Creation Justice Meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 6:30 pm (MT)
June 02, 2021
Denver is hosting it's annual Pride Parade online this year! You can catch a glimpse of a few of the Mountain Sky Conference's Reconciling Ministry in the virtual parade this year! The Virtual Parade will take place on Sunday, ...
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June 02, 2021
June is celebrated as Pride month for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Celebrate pride this year by registering to receive daily devotions in your e-mail inbox! These devotions have been created by clergy and laity ...
May 27, 2021
A summer challenge celebrating local churches engaging in their communities.
May 27, 2021
Thank you for a wonderful year of Vital Conversations with the Mountain Sky Conference. We are grateful to our faithful hosts, our engaging guests, and each and every participant that joined us at 11:30 am on Wednesday mornings. ...
May 16, 2021
On Earth Day, 2021, Bishop Karen Oliveto enthusiastically approved the formation of the Creation Justice Task Force in the Mountain Sky Conference. With the signatures of over 110 clergy and laity, four dedicated organizers: ...
May 15, 2021
Virtual and Real Mission Trips to East Angola in fall of 2021 and 2022.
May 11, 2021
This is an article for the May Mission newsletter.
May 11, 2021
This article is for the May Mission Newsletter.
May 08, 2021
This article is included in the May 2021 Mission Engagement Newsletter.
May 06, 2021
A Day of Remembrance on Sunday, June 6, 2021 After a year of separation and isolation, we set aside a day to gather as a people. A day of collective grieving, healing, and renewal. A day to honor the hardship and sacrifices made, ...
April 12, 2021
UMVIM Western Jurisdiction Coordinator Ronda Cordill share the best practices for UMVIM Team
April 12, 2021
What is United Methodist Volunteers in Mission?
April 08, 2021
Rev. Kenneth Daniell, UMVIM Coordinator for the Mountain Sky Conference of The United Methodist Church
April 05, 2021
Worship Resources for Earth Day 2021
March 27, 2021
The Iliff community invites you to explore our graduate education offerings.
March 09, 2021
Auraria Campus Ministry and the Philip N. Knutson Endowment in Denver, CO is hosting a virtual Dinners Drag Queens event, every other Tuesday from Feb. 2nd-May 4th. Auraria Campus Minister Ihoby Rakotomalala will be co-hosting ...
March 08, 2021
NextGen Inclusiveness Ministries is offering a spring book study on "Transforming: The Bible The Lives of Transgender Christians" by Austen Hartke. This study is a great opportunity for anyone who is dedicated to strengthening ...
March 04, 2021
UMCOR Sunday is March 14
March 01, 2021
What can we do as United Methodists in the Mountain Sky Conference do to help those in Texas?
March 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE March 1, 2021 Agape Safe Haven Holds Roundtable Discussion On Race, Politics, and Christian Community A Longmont-based Christian homeless ministry, Agape Safe Haven, held an online round table discussion titled...
February 19, 2021
Over the next four weeks, a series of COVID-19 Vaccine videos will be released for use by individuals and in local churches. They feature three medical professionals in our conference and can be used congregations. From the ...
