Pentecost Collaboratorium
FOR PASTORAL LEADERS Courageously Conspiring Together The Denver Presbytery is thrilled to announce the Pentecost Preaching Collaboratorium, a groundbreaking initiative designed to unite pastoral leaders across our congregations and New Worshiping Communities.
Time & Location
Feb 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian , 11500 W 20th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA
About the event
Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 2025What is the Pentecost Preaching Collaboratorium?Pentecost calls us into the prophetic mission of the Church, a time to celebrate the Spirit’s power to unite and transform communities. This initiative reflects the Presbytery’s commitment to collaboration, creativity, and generative leadership by bringing pastoral leaders together to preach on the shared 2025 theme, “Courageously Conspiring Together.”
This preaching series will equip clergy to address pressing issues like anti-racism, justice, and reconciliation, providing tools and peer support to inspire transformative action within congregations and beyond.
Why Participate?
Foster unity across Denver Presbytery by preaching a common theme.
Gain shared resources and support from peers.
Deepen engagement with prophetic preaching as a tool for faithful action.
Explore how the Spirit is calling us to respond to Matthew 25’s challenge of dismantling racism and embracing justice.
Who Should Join? Pastoral leaders from congregations and New Worshiping Communities who value collaboration and prophetic preaching are invited. Pastors who have attended the "Prophetic Preaching" workshop are especially encouraged to participate.
How Will It Work?
Collaborative Theme: Engage with the lectionary passages for Pentecost (Acts) or explore other texts related to reconciliation and the Spirit’s unifying work.
Shared Resources:
Preaching outlines and sermon preparation guides.
Liturgical materials and suggestions for worship planning.
Tools for adult education, including book studies and video series.
“One Presbytery, One Book” discussion resource.
Content for newsletters, blogs, and social media to share the message widely.
Collaborative Engagement: Work with other pastoral leaders to craft sermons and liturgies or use provided resources to develop your unique voice within the shared theme.
Our Vision Through this Collaboratorium, we aim to echo a unified, Spirit-led voice across Denver Presbytery, empowering churches to engage deeply in the work of justice, partnership, and reconciliation. Together, we can courageously conspire to build bridges and embody Christ’s love in transformative ways.
Let’s join hands this Pentecost and preach with courage and collaboration.
Sign up at https://denpres.org/events/2025/6/8/denver-presbytery-pentecost-collaboratorium-2025