Stewardship Campaign, Forums on "Bridges Out of Poverty"

Ah, fall... with the leaves turning golden, the first really cold snap, and the smell of wood smoke in the air, you know it's that time again... time for the stewardship campaign! Beginning this Sunday, we will explore the many ways people can participate in and support the ministries of Highlands UMC, from children's ministry to finance committee to missions to trustees.

Our theme is drawn from our children's time prayer: In all that we think, in all that we say, in all that we do, may we glorify You. We invite you to prayerfully consider how you are active in our congregation, and whether there is some area in which you might expand the ways you contribute in the coming year, whether through your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, or your witness.

This Sunday, October 19, you are invited to stay after worship for a spaghetti supper hosted by the Missions Committee, where your donations will go towards purchasing supplies to fill Christmas stockings for HeadStart children.

We also would like to bring to your attention a four-week series of forums at Trinity UMC downtown on "Bridges Out of Poverty." Please consider joining others from across the Denver area to learn more about how we can be involved in building a stronger community for all people.

Bridges Out of Poverty

Trinity United Methodist Church, one of the partner agencies with Hunger for Justice, is hosting four weeks of forums called "Bridges Out of Poverty." Learn more about the transformation that is taking place throughout our community and the challenges that still remain. The forums are from 7 - 9 pm on Thursday nights at Trinity, 1820 Broadway, Denver. (Free parking is available in the lot north of the church).

Rev.Daniel Klawitter, UMDeacon and religious organizer for FRESC, will open the forum Oct. 16 with Deborah Ortega and Shawn DeBerry.

Brad Wood, Executive Director for Hunger for Justice will speak about advocacy work and systemic challenges on October 23rd. You are encouraged to attend any or all of these.

Oct. 16 - How Far Have We Come Along “Denver’s Road Home?” Deborah Ortega, Executive Director of Denver’s Commission to End Homelessness-Shawn Deberry –Mayor Hickenlooper’s Clergy Council– Rev. Daniel Klawitter, Religious Outreach FRESC

Oct. 23 - Bridging the Culture of Poverty with the Culture of Possibility - William Lewis, Program Director, Denver Urban Ministries –Brad Wood, Ex. Dir., Hunger for Justice, Interfaith Voices Against Poverty

Oct. 30 –What’s Working? Cecilia Broder, Mile High United Way- Don & Lynn Burns, Families & Allies - Rev. Tina Yankee, Turnabout Inc.

Nov. 6 - How You Can Be the Change –Personal Support Networks-Mickey Axtell-Mauck, Families & Allies