Reconciling in Christ Sunday: In 1984 Lutherans Concerned-North America started the Reconciling in Christ program to recognize Lutheran congregations which welcome lesbian and gay believers. The Reconciled in Christ roster has grown at an accelerated pace in recent years, including many Lutheran congregations in the United States and Canada. The program has also expanded to include 9 synods, including the ELCA and other Lutheran organizations, such as the Lutheran Student Movement - USA. It is often assumed by most gay and lesbian people that they are not welcome in any church unless told otherwise. Even a general statement of welcome is heard as really meaning everybody but me The RIC program seeks to make clearer the policy of churches where all people are welcome as full members, regardless of their sexual orientation or their children's. MountCalvary became a Reconciling in Christ congregation on June 28, 1998

This past weekend, the men of Mount Calvary went on their annual retreat to Estes Park. The attendance was excellent with well over a dozen making the pilgrimage into the mountains for spiritual growth and Christian fellowship. Several others were missed as they fell victim to sudden illness and work/family obligations. While what happens in Estes Park stays in Estes Park, rest assured that those who attended had a great time and enjoyed some excellent food and terrific views. In fact, the accommodations were so good, that next year's retreat has already been tentatively scheduled for January 28–29 of 2011 at Lake Shore Lodge in Estes Park. Please consider joining us as there's always room for more!

The Mount Calvary Men's Bible Study Group is reading and discussing the book,  'The Shack' written by William Young.   We meet on the First Thursdays of each month at the Buff Restaurant at 6:30am, and again on the 4th Thursdays of each month at Beef O'Bradys in Louisville.    It is thought that this staggered morning/evening approach to the book study will be more conducive to everyone's work scheduled.   See Pastor Kevin to obtain a copy of the book and for more details.

See you there!