March 14, 2021 OPEN LETTER Capitol Heights Presbyterian | 10:30 Catholic Community | Dignity

Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church We are part of an old tradition, made new with each person who comes to us. We witness to a greatness that transcends what we now say, know, or do, but is graciously made present in acts of kindness, hope and peace. We are called to be a community of such hope for the sake of the God of all, and we delight in all who choose to join us. March 14, 9:30 a.m. Service & 11:00 a.m. Dialogue: Join all Sunday events on Zoom by phone OR video: • Click here to Join Zoom Meeting with video • One tap mobile with a Smartphone: +13462487799,,81039595853# OR +16699009128,,81039595853# • Or Call: (+1) 253 215 8782; enter MEETING ID when prompted: 810 3959 5853 # March 14th marks the 4th Sunday in Lent which we will observe with readings and music at the 9:30 AM zoom service. At 11:00 AM we will hold a dialogue thinking about what it means to build and dwell in an "Ecological Civilization." The Dialogue in part is informed by YES! Magazine's spring 2021 issue that explores this subject. Mark has extra copies of the magazine so if you would like to see a print version you can email him at [email protected]. The zoom link will be the same for both the service and the ……………………………………………… dialogue. Ongoing and Upcoming opportunities: CAPITOL HEIGHTS Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 PM (MDT): CFCU Members and Friends, Join CFCU, Giffords, Blue Rising, AITH OMMUNITIES Moms Demand Action, Ceasefire, and more gun safety groups for a conversation with Colorado F C state legislators Rep. , Rep. , Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, and Sen. Chris Hansen. 1100 Fillmore Street These legislators are all sponsoring gun safety bills this session and have made it a priority to promote Denver, Colorado 80206 responsible gun ownership and improve public safety through their work at the Capitol. Audience members 303-333-9366 will have the chance to ask questions of the representatives about these bills and other gun safety issues! Registration is required so RSVP here and you will be automatically reminded about this event. Church Administrator: Debbie Yeager Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 from 11:00-12:00 pm (MDT): The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Admin Email: [email protected] Nations invites you to a virtual conversation with our panelists, including Elona Street-Stewart, Co- Moderator of the 224th General Assembly, on the progress and challenges for women leaders of color in the church and society. Register for this webinar by clicking the link here. Capitol Heights Presbyterian *Please note that our zoom video only has a capacity of 100. However, you still can listen to the audio by https://capheightspres.org using the call-in number you receive when you register OR watch live on Facebook Live (https:// Facebook @capitolheightspreschurch www.facebook.com/PresbyterianMinistryUN)! Youtube Here is a link to read the March 12th Enews from Denver Presbytery. 10:30 Catholic Community Community donations are being received online or by mail: To mail a donation send your contribution www.1030catholic.org to Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1100 Fillmore St., Denver, CO 80206. To donate online visit Facebook capheightspres.org/donations. Dignity Denver Grocery cards that support CHPC are available for Safeway and King Soopers grocery stores. As you put money on your card and use it to buy your www.dignitydenver.org groceries, a portion of your weekly grocery purchases will support CHPC. Call Facebook Charlie Fiser (303-770-6362) if you are interested in participating. Dignity: 720-515-GLBT Journey with Migrants Journey with Migrants meetings occur every fourth Thursday of the month on Zoom. To register to Sunday Worship Services attend email [email protected]. Presbyterian 9:30 a.m. Action Opportunity from Sojourners: The U.S. Citizenship Act creates a pathway to citizenship 10:30 Catholic 11:00 a.m. for undocumented and under-documented people. The bill also prioritizes keeping families together and Dignity Denver 5:00 p.m. reuniting family members who were separated. To support this legislation, ask your senators and representative to vote for this important and long overdue bill. Children’s Ministries September - May: All children, Sunday 10:30 Catholic Community School/CRE 11-12:00 Basement, west We are a Christ-centered, Spirit-directed Catholic worshiping community. In response to the side of the Social Hall teachings of Vatican II, we come together, searching for ways to reflect the person and work of Jesus Christ in our time, to our world. Nursery, Main Floor March 19, 11:00 a.m.: The Black Lives Matter study group will take us on a discussion of healing of 9-12:00 Ages infant – 8 yrs generational trauma in the book, My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem. All are welcome! Questions - contact Tricia Huth. 303 885-4633; [email protected] • Click here to Join Zoom Meeting with video Send all announcements for the • One tap mobile with a Smartphone: +16699006833,,88958928253# OR +12532158782,,88958928253# OPEN LETTER to the Church Administrator • Or Call: +1 669 900 6833; OR +1 253 215 8782 OR +1 346 248 7799 OR +1 929 436 2866 enter MEETING by Thursday NOON, ID when prompted: 889 5892 8253 # [email protected] Community donations are still being received and can be mailed to the following address: c/o Gene Lang, If you wish to book a room to use for a meeting 10:30 Catholic Community; 1100 Fillmore Street; Denver, CO 80206. or activity please call the church at Treasurer's Report: Donations to the Community in February totaled $2,535. 303-333-9366 and leave a message, or send an email to [email protected]. March 14, 2021 Dignity Denver Dignity Denver envisions and works for a time when gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Catholics are affirmed and experience dignity through the integration of their spirituality with their sexuality and as beloved persons of God. Dignity Denver periodically holds Mass in the sanctuary, which is also broadcast on Zoom to Dignity members. These Masses have been at the usual time of 5:00 p.m. Check with Dignity Denver for exact dates, attendance requirements, and Zoom link. Children’s Ministry Community News From Fr. John Dear: Dear Friends, Blessings of peace to you! We’re offering an exciting new list of If you and your families would like an upcoming programs at the “Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus,” and I hope you will join us for opportunity to give back to the community check them! Here are a few of them. Please register for them at www.beatitudescenter.org, and support us by out the opportunity to make sandwiches for the making a donation as we continue to launch this new endeavor, and sharing this email with friends far and homeless or collect donations to give away at the wide! ~ Thank you, God bless you, John Dear bottom of page 2. • Peace Be With You: The Easter Journey of Nonviolence With Rev. John Dear, Saturday April 10. Cost is $25. Hey fourth graders AND fifth graders, the • Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Daniel Berrigan: A Retreat Session on the Life and Writings of Daniel Every Kid Outdoors Pass is available to use Berrigan, (3 hours with a break) with John Dear, Saturday May 8. Cost is $40. through August 2021. With your pass, you and • The Beatitudes and the Saints with Robert Ellsberg, Author of ‘All Saints,’ Publisher of Orbis Books, Saturday, your family will get free entry to our National May 22. Cost is $30. Parks and other public lands and waters. Visit • Gandhi, Jesus & the Saving Power of Nonviolence, with Terry Rynne, author of ‘Gandhi and Jesus: The Saving everykidoutdoors.gov to learn more. Power of Nonviolence,’ Saturday, June 5. Cost is $25. • Pope Francis, the 2017 World Day of Peace Message, and the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative, with Marie Dennis, CHUM-WHI former President of Pax Christi International. Saturday, June 19. Cost is $25. Monday March 22, 2021 1:00-2:00 MDT: You are • Living the Beatitudes with Rev. Ray East, pastor of St. Theresa Avila Church in Washington, D.C. invited to join this important CHUM/WHI Conversation: Saturday, July 10. Cost is $25. Reclaiming Our Democracy with Chris Hansen, • Jesus, Women and Nonviolence with Sr. Anne McCarthy, Benedictine Sister and former coordinator of Pax Colorado State Senate and Jorge Montiel, Lead Christi USA, Saturday, July 24. Cost is $25. Organizer for the Common Good. • The Psalms of Peace with Rev. John Dear, a 3-week summer series based on his new book on the psalms “Praise Be Peace,” Tuesdays, August 10, 17, 24. Cost is $60. In these past years many have experienced a sense of loss around concepts, images, beliefs as they have been co- Together CO opted and then presented by others. Religion, Patriotism, Together Colorado is working to pass several pieces of legislation in 2021: This week the focus is on Science, Truth, Freedom, Use of Language has seemed to become twisted, owned and explained in ways different affordable housing. If we can pass HB21-1117, local governments would have more tools to create and than previously held; in ways that no longer have the expand the pool of affordable housing in their community. You can read more about HB21-1117 here. To same meaning; many times in opposition to our support the passage of HB21-1117 you can Email and Tweet your state representative today and let them convictions. know that you support affordable housing for Coloradans. You are invited to this conversation with Senator Chris Together CO Climate Justice Committee Action Opportunity: There is still time to sign The Climate Hansen and Jorge Montiel as we share our questions, Justice Committee's petition to close the Suncor Refinery! Today at the Suncor site in Commerce City and thoughts, possibilities for how we can own and northeast Denver Black, Indigenous, and low-income families, 50% Spanish speakers, are burdened with communicate our narrative around Democracy. increased asthmatic problems, cancer, heart and lung problems because of constant contamination over Senator Chris Hansen represents Senate District 31 in decades. Please tell the Governor, the Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Colorado State Senate. He specializes in energy sector Environment, the members of the Air Quality Control Commission, the Adams County Commissioners, economics and data analytics, with 20+ years of and the Mayor and Council members in Commerce City to deny the refinery’s current request for a permit experience in the global energy industry. He currently serves on the Joint Budget Committee, as well as Chair of to continue operations. You can sign Together CO's petition to close the Suncor Refinery here. the Senate Appropriations Committee. ~Rev. Bonita Bock, moderator for the Together Colorado Climate Justice Committee Dr. Hansen holds a BSc in Nuclear Engineering from Together CO's Climate Justice Committee is currently meeting every Second Thursday of the month from Kansas State University; a Graduate Diploma of Civil 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. MST on Zoom. To learn more about getting involved or to register to attend a meeting Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand, email [email protected]. South Africa; a Master of Science in Engineering Systems from MIT; and a PhD in Economic Geography CHUM-WHI cont. from Oxford University. Hansen serves as Chairman of Your generosity has been a renewal for our agencies and those they serve: The Gathering Place, St. the Board of Western Freedom, a non-profit dedicated to Francis Center, 1st B SOS, Network Coffee House, Rodeway Inn, CCH Outreach, SFC Outreach, DPL the integration of the power system and RTO in the West. He is also the Co-Founder and Director at the Colorado Outreach, Delores Project, SFA. We are also supporting 7 of these agencies for lunches. If you want to get Energy & Water Institute, and Founder of the Colorado your name on our LUNCH LIST FOR April contact Diana Flahive (flahive@flahive.us / 303-832-4188.) Science and Engineering Policy Fellowship. Next Supplies Delivery will be March 19th: Bring your donations to the Flahive Porch (624 Lafayette St.) Jorge Montiel is the Lead Organizer for Coloradans for on Thursday March 18th all day and Friday March 19th (until 11:00) If the weather is bad please ring the the Common Good, a broad-based organizing strategy door bell and I will bring things inside. Engage your friends, family, zoom groups, to publicize, order, gather, affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), or buy what is being asked for by our agencies! This weeks needed supplies are: with member institutions along the Front Range. Jorge Past programs of the CHUM Reclaiming conversations are available to listen to here. Our guest speakers has organized with the IAF for over 16 years, most recently with COPS/Metro in San Antonio, TX and prior • Lotions – travel size, small or Large bottles • Bath Towels, clean used to that with Valley Interfaith Project in Phoenix, AZ. His • Conditioner - travel size, small or Large bottles • Washcloths previous career was in corporate finance. He received a • Shampoo - travel size, small or Large bottles • Ziplock sandwich bags Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and an MBA from the • Deodorant • Microwaveable meals (soups, noodles, oatmeal, University of Michigan Business School. • Razors some gluten free, rice and veggie bowls)- just • Men’s shoes for cold weather add water. Capitol Hill United Ministries is an interfaith organization comprised of churches and faith-based • Men’s jackets and winter coats • Microwavable burritos, mac and cheese service agencies in Capitol Hill. Our mission is to be a • Thermal underwear • Gluten free options spiritual presence and resource in the inner city of • Men’s and women’s sweat pants • Snack foods – small bags (chips, granola bars, Denver, to practice hospitality, to advocate for our • Warm Winter Gloves women’s and men’s cookies, etc.) neighbors in need, and to strengthen and sustain our • Hand warmers/ feet warmers - lots • Biodegradable coffee cups member communities, particularly through effective • Backpacks • Sugar – large bags or small packets communication and cooperation, enhancing the ministry of all. have included Fr. John Dear, Rev. Jennifer McBride, and Bishop Gonia, ELCA who was the guest speaker at RSVP to flahive@flahive.us or the 2020 Odyssey. You can also find the link on the MINISTRIES page of Capitol Heights' website in the 303-832-4188. CHUM box: capheightspres.org. To watch Bishop Gonia's presentation at the Odyssey "Un-Luncheon" check out the CHUM playlist on Capitol Heights' YouTube page. Join Zoom Meeting Here March 14, 2021 A Letter from Colorado Senator Hansen Representing Senate District 31 March 7, 2021 Dear Capitol Heights Community, First and foremost, I would like to thank you for your trust and support in representing Senate District 31. I vow, every day, to work for a better future for our children, a healthier environment, and an economy that works for all. As Lincoln (and then Biden) said, my whole soul is in it. I wanted to use this opportunity to share with you some of the legislation I am working on and ask for your feedback. In my years as a Representative, and now as a Senator, I have found that some of the most valuable insights into my bills have come from my own constituents. You can reach me by email at [email protected] or by phone at (303) 866-4861. Please let me know your thoughts. My legislative priorities are as follows: Strengthening Civics Education For too long, we have let our teachings of civics fall short of what is needed for our youth. The terrible attack on the Capitol on January 6th showed what can happen when we mix lies, resentment and provocation. This bill will strengthen our civics programs in K-12 schools and ensure that our state civics standards are up to par.

Reducing Methane Emissions and Adopting Biogas District 31 The blue Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, 25-80 times more potent than carbon dioxide, and to make matters worse, it square at the top shows has been mostly ignored in Colorado. Now is the time to reduce emissions by capturing methane from coal beds Capitol Heights' location in and biogas sources. This bill would require natural gas utilities to reach GHG emissions targets with 20% the district. reductions by 2030. Modernizing our Transmission Grid When it comes to electricity generation and transmission, utility companies want to maximize profit, environmental advocates want clean, zero- carbon energy, and ratepayers want low electricity bills and customer choice. Though these differing priorities may appear to be in conflict, there is a pathway forward that satisfies all three: regionally coordinated transmission organizations. This bill works to transition Colorado toward such organizations, and in doing so enhance grid reliability and interconnectivity, decrease costs for providers and ratepayers, grow capacity for renewable energy and help us reach our statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Requiring Safe Storage of Firearms This bill makes it a class 2 misdemeanor to fail to safely store a firearm in a way that might allow a child access to the firearm without their parent or guardian's permission; requires licensed firearms dealers to provide a lock with each firearm or face an unspecified misdemeanor with a fine of $500; requires the state court administrator to notify the state legislature about the number of safe storage charges from the prior fiscal year; and establishes a state fund to provide for a safe storage education campaign. Again, please reach out to me with feedback on my current agenda or ideas for new legislation. Also, I will be holding a town hall on March 15th with Senator Robert Rodriguez, Representative , and Representative Steven Woodrow. I look forward to seeing you there. Zoom Link to Join the Town Hall: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89068122193? pwd=YmdnL2RUaEhsU2dabmt6cUhVdGpTQT09 Colorado is currently vaccinating eligible Coloradans for March 14, 2021 Phase 1A, 1B.1, 1B.2 & 1B.3

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