Community Worship Book
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
2014
Prepared by:
The Student Assistance Office
Mail Stop A043
13120 East 19th Avenue, Room 3123
Aurora, CO 80045
WHAT IS SPIRITUALITY?
Spirituality points to our interiors, our subjective life, as contrasted to the objective domain of material events
and objects. Our spirituality is reflected in the values and ideals that we hold most dear, our sense of who we
are and where we come from, our beliefs about why we are here, the meaning and purpose we see in our
lives and our connectedness to each other and to the world around us.
Spirituality also captures those aspects of our experience that are not easy to define or talk about, such as
inspiration, creativity, the mysterious, the sacred and the mystical. Within this very broad perspective, we
believe spirituality is a universal impulse and reality.
We acknowledge that each student will view his or her spirituality in a unique way. For some, traditional
religious beliefs will significantly form the core of their spirituality; for others, such beliefs or traditions may
play little or no part. The questions is: what will your spiritual experience look like while you are at UC Denver
HERI @ UCLA
The Baha’i Center of Metro Denver
225 East Bayaud Avenue
Denver, CO 80209-1706
(303) 744-6456
http://www.coloradobahais.org
Founded in the mid-nineteenth century, the Bahá'í Faith has spread to some 232 nations and territories and is now accepted by more than
five million people. The word "Bahá'í" means " follower of Bahá'u'lláh." Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, is the Messenger of
God for this day and the most recent in the succession of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes
Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Christ, and Muhammad. His name in Arabic means "The Glory of God." Bahá'ís believe Bahá'u'lláh was inspired
by the Holy Spirit to reveal the Word of God in many volumes of sacred writings.
The Baha’i Center is open to people of all religions, races and creeds.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sundays:
10:00 AM –10:30 AM Devotions
10:30 AM -11:00 AM Public Forum
Baptist
Woodside Baptist Church -Independent and Fundamental
8500 E. Alameda Avenue Denver, CO 80247-1105
303-322-5730 www.woodsidebaptist.org
Pastor Craig Scott
“Woodside Baptist Church is an independent Baptist church. It is not part of any organization of churches, convention, or fellowship. The
leadership and members of the church believe that it is their responsibility to operate the church as God leads, and to support the doctrines that
He has established in His Word.”
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sundays:
9:30 AM Morning Service
11:00 AM Sunday school
6:00 PM Sunday Evening Service
Wednesday: Mid-Week Service: 7:00 PM
Saturday: Men’s Prayer: 7:00 AM
Catholic
St. Therese Catholic Church
1243 Kingston St., Aurora, CO 80010
303-344-0132
http://sttheresechurchaurora.org/
Rev. Hector Chiapa-Villarreal, Rev. Matthew Book and Rev. Angel Lopez
“We are a Roman Catholic Faith Community, whose mission is to foster spiritual growth, unity, and attend to the needs
of all through prayer, liturgy, education, and service.”
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Mass:
Mon – Sat: 7:45 AM
Wednesday: 6 PM – Spanish
Saturday: 7:45 AM, 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (English)
Noon (bilingual), 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM (Spanish)
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
4900 Montview Blvd Denver, CO 80207
303-355-7361
http://church.blessedsacrament.net/
“Welcome to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church! We strive to create an embracing and nurturing environment in
which all members can find comfort and counsel in a full range of spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual
experiences. In this way we foster a commitment to spiritual growth, social justice, and service to others.”
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Mass:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM (communion), 4:30 PM (anticipatory)
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM
Non Denominational Christian
Lowry Community Christian Church
855 Yosemite Street, Denver, Colorado 80230
303-364-7146
www.lowrychurch.org
We are a Non-Denominational Christian fellowship, serving as a lighthouse for God's people in the Denver
metropolitan area.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Service 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Wednesday: Prayer meeting and Bible study 6:30 PM
Grace Community Church
7200 S. Clinton Street, Centennial 80112
303-792-7200 http://weallneedgrace.com/
Pastor Terry Broadwater - Lead Pastor
Learn: We believe it is the responsibility of every follower of Jesus to encounter God through worship and the Scriptures, both corporately and
privately.
Live: We believe it is the responsibility of every follower of Jesus to do life in community with a small group of friends for the purpose of helping
each other be better disciples of Jesus.
Serve: We believe it is the responsibility of every follower of Jesus to serve others out of a response to God’s goodness to us, with no ulterior
motives.
We are a family that takes seriously our responsibility to follow Jesus, and has fun doing it!
Hindu
Hindu
Temple(subject
and Cultural
Center
Weekly schedule
to change, please
call to confirm times)
8375 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, CO 80128
303-948-9693 www.hindutempleofcolorado.org
Saturday: Service at 5:30 PM
Head Priest: Acharya Kailash Chandra Upadhyay
Sunday: Service at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Our Mission:
To provide a forum for religious worship and celebrations and for cultural, religious, and spiritual development activities based on Hindu /
Vedic/ Sanatan-Dharma tradition
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Temple Hours:
Saturday/Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Monday—Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 6 PM—8:30 PM
Hare Krishna
ISKCON of Colorado
1400 Cherry Street, Denver, CO 80220
303-333-5461
www.krishnadenver.com
Temple President: Naikama Dasa
What is ISKCON?
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness was established in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. ISKCON
has since developed into a worldwide confederation of 10,000 temple devotees and 250,000 congregational devotees.
Better known as the Hare Krishna movement, ISKCON is comprised of more than 350 centers, 60 rural communities, 50 schools and 60
restaurants worldwide.
The mission of this nonsectarian, monotheistic movement is to promote the well being of society by teaching the science of Krishna
consciousness according to Bhagavad-gita and other ancient scripture.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Daily:
Sunday:
4:30 AM - 5:00 AM Mangala Arati
5:00 AM - 5:15 AM Tulsi Puja
5:15 AM - 5:25 AM Siksastikam Recital
5:25 AM - 7:20 AM Japa Meditation
7:20 AM - 7:25 AM Deity Greeting
7:25 AM - 7:35 AM Guru Puja
7:35 AM - 7:45 AM Deity Kirtan
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM Class on Srimad Bhagavatam
7:20 AM - 11:00 AM Deity Darshan open
12:00 N - 12:30 PM Arati and Darshan
12:30 PM - 4:20 PM Temple Closed
4:20 PM - 5:30 PM Arati and Darshan
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Arati and Darshan
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Class on Bhagavad Gita
7:45 PM - 7:55PM Arati and Darshan
7:55 PM Temple Closed
4:30 AM - 5:00 AM Mangala Arati
5:00 AM - 5:15 AM Tulsi Puja
5:15 AM - 5:25 AM Siksastikam Recital
5:25 AM - 7:20 AM Japa Meditation
7:20 AM - 7:25 AM Deity Greeting
7:25 AM - 7:35 AM Guru Puja
7:35 AM - 7:45 AM Deity Kirtan
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM Class on Srimad
Bhagavatam
7:20 AM - 11:00 AM Deity Darshan open
12:00 N - 12:30 PM Arati and Darshan
12:30 PM - 3:30PM Temple Closed
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Arati and Darshan
5:00 PM - 5:40 PM Arati and Kirtana
5:40 PM - 5:45 PM Announcements
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM Bhagavadgita Lecture
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM Bhajan
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM Vegetarian Feast
8:00 PM - 8:10 PM Arati and Kirtana
8:30 PM Temple Closed
Jewish
Congregation Emanuel
51 Grape Street, Denver, CO 80220–
303-388-4013
http://www.emanueldenver.org/
Rabbi Joseph Black
Temple Emanuel is a dynamic Reform synagogue. Our mission is to inspire individuals to maximize their Jewish identity and to
participate actively in our religious community.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat Service 5:30 PM
Evening service 7:30 PM
Saturday: Shabbat Morning worship 10:30 AM
Congregation Rodef Shalom
450 S. Kearney St. Denver, CO 80224
303-399-0035
www.rodef-shalom.org
Rabbi Bernard Gerson and Cantor Saul Rosenthal
Congregation Rodef Shalom, a participatory and egalitarian conservative synagogue, envisions itself as an extended Jewish Mishpucha (family) caring for all its
members. Our sages teach us that Judaism is sustained by three things, by Torah (study), by Avodah (worship), and by Gimilut Chasedeem (acts of loving kindness). The
Rodef Shalom family follows this teaching by serving the spiritual, educational, and social needs of its members and by so doing promotes the highest ideals of
Conservative Judaism.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Friday: evening: service held once per month, contact for more information
Saturday 9:00 AM
Sunday: minyan 9:00 AM
B’nai Havurah
6445 E. Ohio Ave. Denver, CO 80224
303-388-4441
www.bnaihavurah.org
Rabbi Evette Lutman
Welcome to B'nai Havurah. We are affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement www.jrf.org , which is committed
to the renewal of American Jewish life. Reconstructionists define Judaism as an evolving religious civilization that
encompasses history, literature, art, music, land, and language. We achieve this through study, worship and joyous
practice, social justice, acts of kindness, and connection with the Jewish people. We are egalitarian and participatory
community, open to a variety of perspectives and forms of religious expression.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Saturday: Shabbat Service 9:30 AM
Reform Jewish
Temple Micah
2600 Leyden St., Denver, CO 80207
303-388-4239
www.micahdenver.org
Adam Morris, Rabbi
Shalom, “neighbors”! Temple Micah, a warm Reform Jewish congregation invites you to enjoy services, Judaic learning opportunities, social action projects, life-cycle
events and special programs year-round. The Micah spiritual community is a friendly, inclusive mid-sized congregation, drawing members across the entire Denver
metro area. Each fall Temple Micah offers a full schedule of High Holy Days observances including Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services and a pre-Kol Nidre
gourmet dinner to benefit the temple. Some adult classes, ranging from Hebrew instruction to Judaic programs, meet on Sunday morning’s fall-spring at the Denver
Campus for Jewish Education, 2450 S. Wabash St. Join us in the communal mission to “Do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). Questions?
For schedule confirmation or changes, check our office. We hope to see you soon and often – and we’re eager to help you become part of the Micah community.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times) Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 PM (1st and 3rd
Friday) Saturday: Shabbat Morning service 9:00 AM (2nd and 4th Saturday)
The Shabbat Tisch 11:00 AM (4th Saturday)
Episcopalian
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
1270 Poplar Street, Denver, Colorado 80220
303-355-2331 www.lukeonline.org
The Rev. Dr. Douglas R. Dunn, Rector
We focus on worship, education, and service. Our worship is a blend of traditional Anglican worship (in which you may experience chanting, incense, and bells) along
with a contemporary flavor as we incorporate modern music and language styles. It is designed to give a sense of reverence associated with worship in the Episcopal
tradition, while embracing an openness to current expressions of faith.
We emphasize education for all ages, as we see Christian formation as an on-going process from birth to death. And service is seen as a natural outgrowth of the
Christian experience -- those
who are touched by the presence of Jesus Christ are drawn to offer His touch to others in His Name.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Services at7:45 AM and 10:15 AM
Adult education at 9:00 AM
Tuesdays: 10 AM, Wednesdays: 6 PM
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
1 Del Mar Circle, Aurora CO 80011
303-364-3186
http://www.ststephensonline.org/ss/index.cfm
The Rev. Carol Meredith, Rector
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church has been actively ministering and welcoming God's people at 1 Del Mar Circle for 50
years.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Rite II: 8:00 AM
Adult Sunday School at 9:30 AM
Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Rite II: 10:00 AM
Lutheran
Hope Lutheran Church (LC-MS)
1345 Macon Street Aurora, CO 80010
303-364-7416
www.hope-aurora.org
Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller
Hope Lutheran is an evangelical, confessional, liturgical, Bible-believing Lutheran church. We are a member of the Lutheran
Church- Missouri Synod. We welcome visitors and hope that you would join us in hearing the Lord's Word and His promises of
life and forgiveness.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Worship 9:15 AM
Sunday School & Adult bible class: 10:45 AM
Tuesday: Matins 9:00 AM
Bible class 9:30 AM
Bethel Lutheran Church
1450 Airport Boulevard, Aurora CO 80011
(303) 364-2245
http://bethelaurora.org/
Email: bethel1450@aol.com
Pastor Barbara Lemke, D. Min
Bethel Lutheran is an evangelical, confessional, liturgical, Bible-believing Lutheran church.. “We at Bethel Lutheran Church are a
caring family united in prayer and called to welcome all; Growing in faith through fellowship and the study of Christ’s teachings”.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Worship 8:30 AM Traditional , 11:00 AM Contemporary
Communion 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays
Sunday School & Adult Bible class: 9:45 AM
(Memorial Weekend through Labor Day weekend our worship time is 9:00 A.M.)
Mennonite
First Mennonite Church of Denver
430 W. 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
303-892-1038 www.fmcdenver.org
Vern Rempel - Senior Pastor
God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, so that
God's healing and hope flow through us to the world.— Vision statement of Mennonite Church USA
First Mennonite Church is affiliated with the Mennonite denomination. The Mennonites are named after Menno Simons, one of our early
church leaders, and are rooted historically in the "Anabaptist" movement (Switzerland, 1525). Some primary Anabaptist values then and
now are following Jesus Christ in life through service, rejection of violence, and joy in participatory worship.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Worship 9:30 AM
Methodist
First United Methodist Church of Aurora
3240 Tucson, Aurora, CO 80011
303-366-3642
Rev Margaret E Newell
First Aurora is a multi-cultural church. The Tongan and English speaking people are United Methodist and the Spanish speaking is
Apostolic. We are in shared ministry together reaching out to our neighborhood. We are a small church in a neighborhood that is also
multi-cultural near Fitzsimmons Medical Center. Besides being multi-cultural, we are also multi-generational. If you want the
community feel of a small congregation and the fun of knowing different types of people and the spirituality that comes from knowing
God and seeing God through the actions of others, First Aurora is church for you.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Worship 10:00 AM (English)
12:30 PM (Spanish)
4:00 PM (Tongan)
Sunday school 9:00 AM
Montclair Community United Methodist Church
1195 Newport, Denver, CO 80220
303-333-7352
Rev. Rhea Barningham
Please accept this invitation and join us for worship in an atmosphere of acceptance and love. No matter who you are or
where you've been, we hope to share the peace of Christ with you. "Our Purpose is making disciples for Jesus Christ."
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday:
10:30 AM Traditional Worship
5:05 PM The Open House: a different kind of worship experience casual atmosphere - dynamic spiritual practices thoughtful conversation - welcoming & affirming of ALL people
Park Hill United Methodist Church
5209 Montview Blvd., Denver, CO 80207
303-322-1867
www.phumc.org
Rev. Dr. Eric Smith – Senior Minister
Park Hill United Methodist Church is a welcoming, diverse congregation near downtown Denver. The church, which is celebrating its 99th anniversary
in 2010, has approximately 600 members. The church offers a full range of ministry opportunities to our members, visitors and the community we
serve. Our real focus here is on worshipping and walking in the way of our Lord. To that end, our folks are involved in many small group activities
including bible study, missions and outreach, as well as lively children and youth programs. This is a dynamic and growing congregation and we
welcome your participation.
We are an inclusive community of faith embracing diversity, service, unconditional acceptance and the care and support of all people.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Sunday School 9:00 , 10:30 AM
Presbyterian
Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303-355-1651 www.montview.org
Rev. Ian Cummins
We believe that the love of God surrounds us. Our call is to nurture this love in ourselves and each other. Through prayer, worship, education,
outreach and mission, we seek to foster spiritual fulfillment, community, tolerance, peace, non-violence and social justice. We dedicate ourselves
and our church to follow the Spirit of Christ by word and deed.
At Montview we believe faith is about more than dogma. It’s about experiencing God in everyday life, both in times of joy and times of struggle. It’s
about opening our hearts to a greater capacity for love, forgiveness and service. It’s about trusting that God goes with us wherever life takes us,
and because of that relationship of trust, we can risk living with compassion, gratitude and joy. We invite you to join us on the journey.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Worship 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM (SUMMER—10:30 AM )
Sunday School 9:15 AM
Park Hill Presbyterian Church
3411 Albion Street, Denver, CO 80207
303-399-8312
http://www.parkhillpresbyterian.org/
Pastor Matthew Kingsbury
Park Hill Presbyterian Church (Denver, CO) is a congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. We gather morning and evening each Lord's
Day to hear anew what Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has done for us, and to praise Him for it. Park Hill Presbyterian Church is a confessional
Presbyterian Church. That means we abide by the full teaching of the Holy Bible, which we believe is faithfully summarized in the Westminster
Confession of Faith and Larger and Shorter Catechisms. We rejoice that God has redeemed us through the Cross of Jesus Christ and delight in the
ongoing work of his Holy Spirit in our lives. We call other sinners to share in our joy
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Morning Service 10:00 AM
Evening Service 5:00 PM (except the 2nd Sunday, when it begins a 1 PM)
United Church of Christ
Mountain View United Church
10700 E. Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
303-755-3799
Pastor Steven Mitchell
www.mtviewchurch.com
Mountain View is an ecumenical church affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), The United Church of Christ, and The United Methodist
Church. As a Christian community, we seek to be inclusive of all persons without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religious background, marital status, economic status, or personal ability. Recognizing individual differences, we believe that all people
can grow and practice a unity of faith. We welcome into the full life and ministry of our church all those who seek truth through the teachings of
Jesus. As an ecumenical congregation, we consider ourselves to be an Open and Affirming (UCC), More Light (PCUSA) and Reconciling (UMC)
congregation.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Worship service 10:00 AM (Communion 1st Sunday of Month)
Park Hill Congregational Church
2600 Leyden St., Denver, CO 80207
303-322-9122
Rev. David Bahr
People search for a church for all kinds of reasons. We may or may not have ever stepped foot in a church before, but
something is calling us to search for meaning or community or spiritual strength... Something is calling. Sometimes we
are carrying personal issues on our hearts that are too big to handle alone. Maybe I'll find "it" in a church - again, or for
the first time. Well, we know that walking through the door of a church for the first time can be daunting, so to help you
prepare, we offer the following insights. We hope you will be our guest on Sunday.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Morning Worship 10:00 AM
Unitarian
First Universalist Church Denver
4101 E. Hampden Ave. Denver CO 80222-7262
303-759-2770
www.firstuniversalist.org
Rev. Kirk Loadman-Copeland
First Universalist is a diverse religious community of over 900 adults and children. Whether you are new to Unitarian Universalism or
a long time member of the larger community, we hope you will find our church welcoming and engaging; a church in which you would
like to become involved.
We are a welcoming congregation, encouraging and celebrating the participation of all people, including straight, gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning, We welcome people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds and especially blended families
(ethnic or religious). We welcome people who are on varied spiritual paths and pride ourselves in a diverse theological community,
finding unity in our liberal religious values,
We are democratically organized and self-governing. Members contribute their time, talents, and money to support the church and its
varied programs. Our faith, Unitarian Universalism, is a spiritually alive and justice-centered religion. Unitarian Universalists search
for truth along many paths. Instead of centering our religion on specific beliefs, we gather around shared moral values that include
the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Come join us this Sunday!
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Morning Services at 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM
Summer Service: 10 AM
First Unitarian Society of Denver
1400 Lafayette St., Denver, CO 80218
303-831-7113
http://www.fusden.org/
Rev. Mike Morran
First Unitarian Denver is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations Our Vision: In this place we
choose to create a loving and welcoming spiritual family, embracing all who enter in search of solace, inspiration, knowledge,
and growth. To this place we bring our gifts to build a strong religious community. From this place we venture into the wider
world, working to build a just and nurturing society for all.
Our Mission: Mindful of our Vision, we welcome all into an environment safe for diverse individuals and beliefs To foster
intimacy, we create opportunities for work, play, and study, reaching out to involve members and friends, old and new.
We enhance spiritual and intellectual growth through exciting lifelong religious education and inspirational worship services.
We provide a welcoming space, accessible to all, enfolding us in comfort, and alive with beautiful and varied music. We serve
the larger community, witness for justice, and model our Unitarian Universalist ideals.
Weekly schedule (subject to change, please call to confirm times)
Sunday: Morning Services at 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM
Summer Schedule: (may—September) One Service at 10:30 AM
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