Final Fall Sessions
September 25 & October2
7:00pm - 8:15pm B21 Conference Room
(in person and zoom)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81151342211?pwd=Q3N8DAMdkmcA02S1a5QRzilS1DsGAK.1
Pastoral Boundaries
Rev. Dr. Ann L. Rosewall, Interim Pastor at FMC, gave an overview of the topics addressed in Boundary Training for all pastors. She covered the boundary issues of: handling money, power in the pulpit, friendships in the congregation, sexuality/intimacy, time, and separation from the congregation when the pastorate is complete. You can view the recorded session as well as the PowerPoint presentation on the links below.
Nuclear Disarmament
Dominican Sisters Carol Gilbert, OP, and Ardeth Platte, OP, have dedicated their lives to raising their voices for justice and global peace. You can hear their story and perspective on the global community’s response toward nuclear disarmament through these video links:
Childhood Mental Health and Parenting
Part 2 in the Mental Health Series hosted by Women Bridging Borders
Childhood mental health and parenting: Anne Penner, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children’s Hospital. She will lead a discussion on parenting children with emotional and anxiety concerns.
Intro to Mental Health
Session 1 in a series on mental health hosted by Women Bridging Borders.
Introduction to mental health: Why our mental health is important, terminology, and the developmental stages that create challenges. Norm Dewhurst, Doctor of Psychology, counselor, and professor, presented and moderated.
MCC is 100!
Mennonite Central Committee is turning 100 in 2020! Jordan Penner of MCC Central States shared about MCC’s work past and present.
Larry Martinez (DICP)
Larry Martinez of Denver Inner City Parish shared.
Casa de Paz
FMC outreach grant recipient Casa de Paz shared. Sarah Jackson gave an update on the work of Casa de Paz ans shared ways that FMC can support and be involved in their work.
Interculturality and the Church
Fernando Perez Ventura and Rebeca Torres Gonzalez explored the context and challenges of interculturality and the church.
Dutch Golden Age: Mennonite to the Core
Lauren Friesen, David M French Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, presented “The Dutch Golden Age: Mennonite to the Core.” The Dutch Golden Age was an era when the visual arts, medicine, business, education, theatre, poetry, theology, and publication flourished. Mennonites were deeply engaged with all these disciplines. This illustrated presentation will cover the basic contours of the Mennonite involvement. Rembrandt (painting), Nicolas Bidloo (medicine), Joost von den Vondel (drama), and the founder of the Golden Age: Carel von Mander received special attention.
Tom Mauser
Tom Mauser spoke about gun violence prevention. Tom is the father of Daniel Mauser, one of the students killed at Columbine High School. Tom became a gun violence prevention advocate following that tragedy. He took a one-year leave of absence from his job to work as a lobbyist in the Colorado legislature to fight for stronger gun laws. Tom’s work was recognized by President Bill Clinton in his last State of the Union address in 2000, and he has conducted countless media interviews. Tom is a board member of Colorado Ceasefire and serves as its spokesman. He’s the author of Walking in Daniel’s Shoes, an account of his experiences following the Columbine tragedy.
GraceFull Foundation
FMC Outreach grant recipient GraceFull Foundation gave an update on their Littleton cafe that serves all guests, regardless of ability to pay.
Colorado Circles for Change
FMC outreach grant recipient and building partner Colorado Circles for Change gave an update on their growing programs and the impact they are having across Denver. Angell Perez, CCFC Executive Director, also shared details about their upcoming 25th anniversary celebration.
25th Anniversary Celebration: www.ccfcdenver.org/25years
Click here for the video about the Hueliti participant trip to Puerto Rico.
School Supplies
Outreach grant recipient Ivanna Johnson gave an update on the school supply drive for local students and classrooms.
Mennonites & Vietnam
Elizabeth Holdeman and Dan Wessner gave a presentation on Mennonites, Vietnam, and FMC.
Dr. Tink Tinker
Dr. Tink Tinker led a discussion based on his sermon.
Hmong Mennonite Church
The Hmong Mennonite Church building project committee shared their church building project vision and goal. They presented ways FMC can be a part of this project.
Atonement
Darren Knowles and Glenn Balzer take us on a musical journey through atonement! What do Mennonites do with the events around Jesus on the cross? Is this a story about nonviolence or violence. Darren and Glenn continue their discussion about the Bible centered on this Lenten theme of atonement.
Equity in Education, part 4
Women Bridging Borders Equity in Education series, part 4: Dr. Lisa Calderon (EdD, JD) is a Denver civil rights leader and activist. Dr. Calderon discussed issues of policy, equity, and inequity in DPS and offered advice on paths toward action related to local educational equity and justice within our schools.
Equity in Education, part 3
Women Bridging Borders Equity in Education series, part 3: This discussion looked at current day education equity issues. The panel included Isabelle K, Rachel B, Dana W, and Amanda Stevens (JeffCo School Board) with Alyssa S and Naomi N moderating.