The Denver United Chronicles

Pastor Lori Sill Licensed

On March 18th, the Elders of Denver United licensed Lori Sill, who serves as Connections Pastor and Director of Women's Ministries. The congregation, led by members of the Elder Board, prayed for her in both morning services.  She was joined on stage by her husband Brent. 

Thank You, Mondy Family!

On Sunday, March 11th, the Denver United family formally thanked Andrew and Darci Mondy and their boys for the countless hours of service their family has selflessly sacrificed over the past few years in helping launch and build Denver United.  As one of the original founding pastors, Andrew was responsible for many of the logistical and operational details of the church.  He was also the one who faithfully drove the truck we lovingly refer to as "Big Blue" back and forth nearly every week, which was one of the key elements to making our mobile church a succcess. While the Mondy family will continue to be a part of the Denver United community, Andrew and Darci have felt the call to leaved full-time ministry in order to use Andrew's many gifts to be a light and influence in the secular business world.  He is currently working in the arena of corporate real estate.

Thank you, Andrew and Darci, as well as the Mondy boys, for pouring your lives and hearts into Denver United!  We have all been blessed by your love and service.

Go Day: The Denver Dream Center Takes Flight!

On February 22nd, Denver United celebrated a landmark time in our church's history. Unlike previous outreach ventures, this Go Day focused on serving the very first local outreach ministry God has entrusted to us. Volunteers converged on Victory Apartments to put the finishing touches on the facility that will be home to the first three residents going through the Denver Dream Center men's discipleship program. Rolling up their sleeves, the volunteers hauled in the housewarming gifts many of you provided from their registry and helped make over the apartment. Many also helped bless the other residents of the community by painting, cleaning, organizing and providing a host of other needed services.  Take a look at some of the photos from that memorable morning, and follow the Denver Dream Center out on Facebook. 

If you're interested in getting involved in the Denver Dream Center, find out more about opportunities with the Men's Mentors and Youth Mentors, and don't forget to check out and pray for the upcoming missions trip to the LA Dream Center.

Special thanks to Ariel Scheiner for the fabulous photos of this event.

Small Group Speed Dating: Spring 2012

On February 12th, Denver United kicked off the Spring semester of United Groups by hosting what was affectionately know as small group speed dating.  After both morning services, leaders lined the hallway outside Davis Auditorium to share information about their groups and answer questions from interested members of the congregation.  From prison ministry to cooking, and young adults to slightly older adults, there was something for everyone. Take a look at some of the photos from that morning here, and check out the full list of open small groups here.

A Visit From Pastor David Stine

On February 12th, Denver United hosted David Stine, Lead Pastor of DC Metro Church in Washington, DC. In a stirring message entitled "The Prosperity Challenge," Pastor Stine took on common misperceptions about prosperity that are often found in the America Church.  Reminding us all that God wants to push us ahead in the things that are within His will, he issued a rallying call to find the things God is doing in the earth and jump in. It's only when we align ourselves with His purposes that we will find God pushing us forward into true spiritual prosperity.  Listen to this powerful sermon in the "Denver United: Guest Speakers" section on the multimedia section of Denver United website.

A Christmas to Remember: December 2011

On December 12th, more than 420 people packed Delgado's Gym for the first ever Christmas to Remember event.  Seventy men from the CMI halfway house invited their families for an evening of Christmas festivities.  They were able to pick out and wrap Christmas presents, decorate cookies, get family photos taken, enjoy a delicious dinner provided by the Macaroni Grill, and enjoy music by Dave LeMieux and House of Soul.  For many of the men, this was the first time they'd been able to be with their families in years, and for one grandfather in particular it was the first time meeting his 3-month old grandson.  More than 100 volunteers from Denver United helped make this event a success.  Take a look at some of the photos from that night.

Special thanks to Megan Ahern and Neysa Lettin for helping capture photos of this event.

Elder Transition: December 2011

On December 11th, Denver United marked a transition in its Board of Elders.  Daron Ball and Keith Mondy, who had been part of the church since the basement days, stepped down from the Board after feeling the Lord's call for their families to return to attending church in Colorado Springs. Denver United thanked them for their service and prayed for them.  In their place, the church installed two new elders, David Bendinelli and Pat Ahern.  The elders and congregation prayed over both men, as well as their wives Sheila Bendinelli and Melodie Ahern.

Go Day: Thanksgiving Outreach 2011

On November 19th, Denver United partnered with Restoration Outreach Programs for our fourth annual Thanksgiving Outreach. More than 80 volunteers helped distribute supplies for turkey dinner and all the fixings to a few hundred residents from the East Colfax neighborhood.  They also were on hand to serve refreshments to those waiting in line, as well as offer a word of prayer.  Take a look at some of photos from this Go Day.

Our next Go Day is a Christmas Outreach on December 12th.  There will be opportunities to volunteer, donate a $25 gift, or buy two dozen Christmas cookies in order to help minister to the children of incarcerated parents.  Keep an eye on DenverUnited.com or contact Pastor Bryan Sederwall for more information. 

DU Student Move-In Outreach 2011

On September 4th, volunteers from Denver United participated in our third annual DU Student Move-In outreach. Donating part of their Sunday morning to the cause, they helped move the University of Denver's newly arriving freshmen into their dorm rooms at Centennial Halls. The church handed out nearly 1300 bottles of water with custom-printed Denver United labels to the students and families to help quench their thirst. They also carried students' belongings up to rooms and provided warm welcomes to those trying to find their way in a new environment. Take a look at some of the photos from that day.

If you're a college student - undergrad or graduate-level - looking to get plugged in, be sure to check out Passage. They meet each week from 10-11 am in Sturm Hall to dig in on a variety of Biblical topics. Contact Daniel Maxwell at daniel.maxwell@denverunited.com, find them on Facebook or visit their webpage for more information. Also, they'll be hosting a welcome picnic at Observatory Park on September 11th at 1:30 pm.  Click here for more details.

Service in the Park 2011

 
On August 21st, Denver United met for its third annual service at Confluence Park. The weather was warm and sunny, providing for a wonderful day to worship God in the heart of the city. After service, 42 people were baptized in the river. Take a look at some of the wonderful memories from that day.

If you or a family member were baptized that day, we may have photos of your special moment, which we would love to share with you.  You can email Christine Beebe at denverunitedchronicles@live.com for more information.

Special thanks to Mark Deesparza, Christopher Frierson and Gaby Spicer for their help with photos of this event.