en A Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org © Copyright 2000 - 2010Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29&article_id=335 Hey Everyone! CLUB SCHEDULE SEMESTER 2 Young Life Club is held most Monday nights from 7:00-8:30 at the Harris' on County Road 60 just South of Water Valley map to Harris' house. Please click the link for the map! March 1--Young Life Club March 8--Young Life Club March 15--Young Life Club March 22--Young Life Club April 5--Young Life Club April 12--Young Life Club April 19--Young Life Club April 26--Young Life Club May 3--Young Life Club May 10--Young Life Club May 17--Young Life Club Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:27:58 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=257 February: Feb 24th: Campaigners (small group meeting with leaders)- Girls meet at Arby's. 7-8pm Boy's meet at Lundberg's. 7-8pm 88 Summit View Road in Severance. Click map below for directions! March: March 3rd: Club at the Lundberg's Map to the Lundberg's Call Pat if you get lost. 970.217.5026 March 10th: Campaigners (small group meeting with leaders)- Leaders will call with location. March 17th: Club at the Lundberg's Map to the Lundberg's Call Pat if you get lost. 970.217.5026 Questions? Call Pat 217-5026. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:25:47 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=359 Parents are by far the most important spiritual leaders a child will have in their lifetime. Reasearch has shown that over the course of a year a local church only has about 40-50 hours of quality time to invest in the life of a child or student. In that same year a parent typically has somewhere around 3,000 hours to invest into their child or student. Mom's and Dad's are more valuable than anyone or anything as we run this marathon and lead children to love God. We thought one tool you may find helpful to use is a Gathering Family Prayer Calendar. We will be posting it on the Gathering website this weekend. Rather than just another thing to do on your list, we hope it can be thrown into the rhythm of the day during routines that already exist in your home. The calendar is based on the idea of committing to being a "7-5-2" family, by praying 7 times a week individually, 5 times a week as a family, and 2 times a week with your spouse. If you are a single parent or without children in the home, you could still use it by tailoring it to your specific situation, such as praying with a friend 2 times a week, etc. It could be an awesome tool to start a small change that can make a big difference! Download Calendar here! Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:51:51 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=358 Spring is around the corner and it's time to start planning our confirmation experience for students in grades 8-12. Here's a brief rundown. For more info, read the entire article posted below! This course is open to all 8th graders as well as older students who have not yet been confirmed. We have a wide mix of age groups so all will feel comfortable! Confirmation classes will be held each Sunday night starting March 7th from 7:00-8:30 and conclude on May 2nd. Register Now ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Read on for more info... What is confirmation? Quite literally, confirmation is an act or process of confirming:- as a Christian rite conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit and among Protestants full church membership (Meriam-Webster). Specifically, confirmation in our context is more than a rite of passage or prerequisite for becoming a member of a church. Confirmation is the reality of students living into the commitments made at baptism by parents desiring to raise their children in the Christian faith. Baptism is not required to participate in confirmation classes but will be an appropriate step of faith at the conclusion of our course. Confirmation is an opportunity for students to deepen, and have the worshipping body at The Gathering, confirm their faith in Jesus Christ, learn the basics of Christianity, and understand what it means to identify with the Presbyterian and universal church family. Simply put, confirmation is a chance for students to deepen their understanding of Christian faith and then have an opportunity to make a public, real profession of their faith in Jesus Christ. Why does Jesus matter? And what does that mean to me? These are a couple of key questions that we want to help students understand. Our deepest prayer is that through this experience, coupled with other youth group activities, students will come to know Christ, be drawn to him and decide for themselves that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! We are excited to announce that we have a plan to have such an opportunity available for our students every spring. The Gathering at Windsor’s third confirmation class will meet for eight weeks this spring on Sunday nights from 7:00-8:30 starting March 7th. Please see the attached .pdf for a schedule and reading assignments! Due to the nature of the material (weekly reading assignments/journaling/creation of a written faith statement) and the cognitive level of most students, we are offering this class for students starting in grade 8 and would encourage any non-confirmed student through grade 12 to join us as well! We also ask that you make a commitment to this process and give it the participation it deserves. With that in mind since we only have eight classes we ask that you not miss more than one class in the series. That being said, if it doesn’t fit your schedule this year, we would welcome your participation next year. If you would like to be included in the third confirmation class at The Gathering, simply go to our website (www.thegatheringatwindsor.org) and look up the high school or middle school page and sign up where it prompts you to register for the course. The course work and other details will be posted on our website very soon. Please check there for specifics. There is a nominal cost ($15) to purchase the two books we’ll be using. Please sign up by February 15th if you plan to attend. Questions call Pat 217-5026. Peace, Pat Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:14:15 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29&article_id=357 Spring is around the corner and it's time to start planning our confirmation experience for students in grades 8-12. Here's a brief rundown. For more info, read the entire article posted below! This course is open to all 8th graders as well as older students who have not yet been confirmed. We have a wide mix of age groups so all will feel comfortable! Confirmation classes will be held each Sunday night starting March 7th from 7:00-8:30 and conclude on May 2nd. Register Now ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Read on for more info... What is confirmation? Quite literally, confirmation is an act or process of confirming:- as a Christian rite conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit and among Protestants full church membership (Meriam-Webster). Specifically, confirmation in our context is more than a rite of passage or prerequisite for becoming a member of a church. Confirmation is the reality of students living into the commitments made at baptism by parents desiring to raise their children in the Christian faith. Baptism is not required to participate in confirmation classes but will be an appropriate step of faith at the conclusion of our course. Confirmation is an opportunity for students to deepen, and have the worshipping body at The Gathering, confirm their faith in Jesus Christ, learn the basics of Christianity, and understand what it means to identify with the Presbyterian and universal church family. Simply put, confirmation is a chance for students to deepen their understanding of Christian faith and then have an opportunity to make a public, real profession of their faith in Jesus Christ. Why does Jesus matter? And what does that mean to me? These are a couple of key questions that we want to help students understand. Our deepest prayer is that through this experience, coupled with other youth group activities, students will come to know Christ, be drawn to him and decide for themselves that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! We are excited to announce that we have a plan to have such an opportunity available for our students every spring. The Gathering at Windsor’s third confirmation class will meet for eight weeks this spring on Sunday nights from 7:00-8:30 starting March 7th. Please see the attached .pdf for a schedule and reading assignments! Due to the nature of the material (weekly reading assignments/journaling/creation of a written faith statement) and the cognitive level of most students, we are offering this class for students starting in grade 8 and would encourage any non-confirmed student through grade 12 to join us as well! We also ask that you make a commitment to this process and give it the participation it deserves. With that in mind since we only have eight classes we ask that you not miss more than one class in the series. That being said, if it doesn’t fit your schedule this year, we would welcome your participation next year. If you would like to be included in the third confirmation class at The Gathering, simply go to our website (www.thegatheringatwindsor.org) and look up the high school or middle school page and sign up where it prompts you to register for the course. The course work and other details will be posted on our website very soon. Please check there for specifics. There is a nominal cost ($15) to purchase the two books we’ll be using. Please sign up by February 15th if you plan to attend. Questions call Pat 217-5026. Peace, Pat Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:13:33 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=320 Dyno launches once again Fall 2009 September 13th! Hope to see you there! What's Dyno?? Dyno is a rock climbing term used to describe: a dynamic movement towards a far off hold, an all points off leap! So why do we call our Sunday morning program for MS and HS students Dyno? It's a cool image of what it means to take that leap of faith, to bodly let go and leap towards our God... However, unlike the definition of Dyno, what I hope we all discover is that Jesus isn't a far off hold! Join us each Sunday morning (except the first Sunday of every month students stay in the service the whole time) at The Gathering 10:00 a.m. for Dyno. Dyno is for all Middle School and High School students who want to dig a little deeper in their faith. We will meet with leaders, be introduced to different topics, and then break up into age appropriate groups. You're invited! Hope to see you soon at DYNO! Questions? Call Pat 217-5026 or Jim 556-5678 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:15:42 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29&article_id=319 What's Dyno?? Dyno starts again this fall! September 13, 2009. Dyno is a rock climbing term used to describe: a dynamic movement towards a far off hold, an all points off leap! So why do we call our Sunday morning program for MS and HS students Dyno? It's a cool image of what it means to take that leap of faith, to bodly let go and leap towards our God... However, unlike the definition of Dyno, what I hope we all discover is that Jesus isn't a far off hold! Join us each Sunday morning (except the first Sunday of every month students stay in the service the whole time) at The Gathering 10:00 a.m. for Dyno. Dyno is for all Middle School and High School students who want to dig a little deeper in their faith. We will meet with leaders, be introduced to different topics, and then break up into age appropriate groups. You're invited! Hope to see you soon at DYNO! Questions? Call Pat 217-5026 or Jim 556-5678 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:03:48 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=328 As we develop new relationships and deepen the connections we have with one another, there are many opportunities for women to connect with one another at The Gathering. Through focused prayer and study times, fun fellowship opportunities, or events for moms and kids, there is a place to meet other women and grow in faith and life together. Women's Morning Bible Study: This study group meets every other Wednesday morning at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Windsor from 9-11 AM. Childcare is available. For more information, contact Candace. Women's Evening Bible Study: This study group meets every other Wednesday evening and uses various materials. Childcare is NOT available. For more information, contact Joy. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:03:15 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=28 Bring the whole family and experience a great adventure! The Gathering at Windsor meets each Sunday at 10:00 AM for worship at Grandview Elementary School in Windsor, CO. You will find our gathering for worship to be inviting, authentic, Christ-centered and celebratory. Whether you are "brand new" to church or are simply looking for a church home, join us this week in worship as we gather together for uplifting praise, teaching that connects with real life and a caring gathering of people! Professional Nursery Care ProvidedPre-School-5th Grade Sunday SchoolSunday & Mid-Week Youth Groups for Middle School and High School Students Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:03:28 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=214 Here are some current groups related specifically to men...6:33 Study: Join other men as we gather weekly (Wednesday's, 6:33 AM) to encourage each other and continue to grow in our understanding of what it means to "seek first the kingdom". This fall we will focus on how we can truly be transformed by Christ as we do a video study series on "Renovation of the Heart" by Dallas Williard. Meets at Loodles Coffee Shop in Windsor. For more info contact David. Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:06:13 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=177 At The Gathering we want everyone to experience life changing relationships. Through studies, sports activities and other fellowship opportunities, there is a place for you to meet and make friends that will encourage you in faith and life.6:33 Study: Join other men as we gather weekly (Wednesday's, 6:33 AM) to encourage each other and continue to grow in our understanding of what it means to "seek first the kingdom". This fall we will focus on how we can truly be transformed by Christ as we do a video study series on "Renovation of the Heart" by Dallas Williard. Meets at Loodles Coffee Shop in Windsor. For more info contact David. Flag Football: Each year The Gathering plays in a flag football league and this winter a men's basketball team will play in the Windsor Rec. League. To get involved contact Mike Garcia. Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:04:37 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=56&article_id=250 Please read and fill out the bottom portion of this form (including date and activity) and have a parent or guardian sign it for each individual "off-site" event that you attend. A medical release form must also be filled out once a school year and will be kept on file. Authorization for Medical Treatment and Release If my child, or I as an adult participant, become(s) injured or ill during an activity at The Gathering at Windsor or any activity which includes traveling with a 'Gathering' group, to and from an activity, I hereby authorize The Gathering at Windsor and/or a representative of The Gathering at Windsor to secure, at my expense, medical treatment including surgery, for my child or myself if I should be unconscious. I hereby authorize all health care providers to release all medical information regarding my child or me, if I am an adult participant, to my personal or group insurance company and to The Gathering at Windsor. Furthermore, I understand that there is always risk with any activity and I will accept personal financial responsibility for any injury sustained during the activity. Further, I promise to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the activity sponsor or its agents, employees, volunteers, or any other representatives (collectively referred to as the "Sponsor") for any injury related directly or indirectly to the described activity. I give permission for my child/myself to participate in the event listed here (write in date and event): Lake day ADDENDUM: Parents/guardians--please circle a response and initial by each activity regarding water activities. I give permission for my child to be in a power boat. Y N Initial: I give permission for my child to ride on waterskis, tubes, bananas or other like equipment that is being towed by a power boat. Y N Initial: I give permission for my child to swim in a lake where there is no certified lifeguard (watchful adults with former certification will be there). Y N Initial: I give permission for my child to ride (not drive but ride only) on a jet ski. Y N Initial: Participant name: Date: Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult Participant: (Print Name) Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult Participant: (Signature) Please list emergency contact number: Contact Pat Lundberg at 970.217.5026 if you need to get a hold of your student while attending an event. Thank you. Thu, 21 May 2009 09:45:15 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=65 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=65&article_id=289 Dear Parents and Students, What is confirmation? Quite literally, confirmation is an act or process of confirming: as a (1): a Christian rite conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit and among Protestants full church membership (Meriam-Webster). Specifically, confirmation is more than a rite of passage or prerequisite for becoming a member of a church. Confirmation is actually a living into the commitments made at baptism by parents desiring to raise their children in the Christian faith. Baptism is not required to participate in confirmation classes but will be an appropriate step of faith at the conclusion of our course. Confirmation is an opportunity for students to deepen, and have the worshipping body at The Gathering, confirm their faith in Jesus Christ, learn the basics of Christianity, and understand what it means to identify with the Presbyterian and universal church family. Simply put, confirmation is a chance for students to deepen their understanding of Christian faith and then have an opportunity to make a public, real profession of their faith in Jesus Christ. All eighth grade students and older non-confirmed students are welcome to join us (through grade 12). Our class runs from January through May each year. Please check back here for next year's confirmation class information. We plan to start January 2010. Check back! Peace to you, Patrick Lundberg Director of Student Ministries The Gathering at Windsor Younglife@thegathering Wyldlife@thegathering 970.217.5026 pat@thegatheringatwindsor.org Thu, 7 May 2009 13:02:45 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=71 Patrick Lundberg has been involved with youth ministry since 1990 and is the Director of Student Ministry for the Gathering at Windsor, in Windsor Colorado. Prior to this Pat was involved in ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado, a position he held since August of 2001. Previously, Pat was the Director of Youth Ministry and Contemporary Worship for the Federated Church in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Before his call into fulltime ministry, he was a High School and Elementary School music teacher. He graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota in 1994. Pat is married to Erika and they have three children; a son, Peder, and daughters Maren and Solveig. Pat enjoys numerous outdoor activities and playing in a regional band called 'unFiltered'. E-mail Pat Thu, 7 May 2009 12:54:13 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=19 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=19&article_id=254 Greetings! Thanks for stopping by and checking out what's happening at The Gathering Student Ministries! We are excited to announce that Young Life/Wyldlife Northern Colorado and The Gathering Student have been partners since 2007! Younglife Club is for High Schoolers: Monday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wyldlife Club is for Middle Schoolers: Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. You may be asking yourself, "What does this mean?" "What's different?” Those are great questions and I’ll try to answer them here. 1. What does this mean? Simply put, we love students; we love Jesus and His word. With this in mind, we are launching a large outreach plan to introduce students to Jesus and His word so that they too can experience a life with the Savior. Young Life is an organization that does this better than anyone else by meeting students on their turf, being present at the schools, at games, and even sharing meals. Philosophically, The Gathering Student Ministries has always meshed with this goal. By partnering with Young Life we are opening new doors of networking with regional Young Life Staff and great training opportunities. Moreover, Young Life has a reputation for loving students and we want people who might recognize the name to understand what we are about...loving Jesus and loving students into a relationship with Jesus. 2. What's different? Well, not much. Essentially we have been running a “Young Life” type ministry already. However, there will be some changes that will be immediately noticeable. Firstly, the groups identity will now be YoungLife@thegathering. Secondly, we will be shortening our weekly meetings for a more focused time with the addition of “hang-out” time at the end. Our “club” (which is the weekly meeting) times will be on Monday and Wednesday Nights from 7-8:30 pm and will rotate to different peoples homes. Club each week will be full of energy, music, games and a brief talk. This evening will intentionally not be too deep. We will also be starting something called “campaigners”. By way of explanation, Campaigners will be a time for students to match up with an adult leader to have a meal or coffee and talk more in depth about life and faith. This will be a great opportunity for students and adults alike to develop and grow in their faith. Thu, 7 May 2009 12:43:02 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=83 Dear Parents, I am a parent! I can understand some of your struggles and I believe being a parent has helped me to become a better youth leader and communicator. That being said, this page is for you. I desire to know you and work with you as we endeavor to make a Gospel impact on the lives of your children! I am the Director of Student Ministries for The Gathering at Windsor which is partnering with Northern Colorado Young Life. Besides spending time with students, I spend time with adults and train them how to hang out with kids and share the love of Christ with them so that as they grow in years, they are able to develop their own relationship with Jesus Christ and in turn share Jesus, and the promise of His love with their friends and family! In essence, I am training adults to be youth pastors to a variety of kids so that we can reach as many students as possible. The youth leader can't be all things to all people so he/she must place other adults in positions of ministry. Why am I saying all this to you now on the Parent Connections Page of our ministries website? Because the most effective youth pastors for students are their parents. As a parent you can have a far greater impact on the lives of your kids-bar none! If you have a desire to raise your child in the Christian faith, then your duty and obligation is to give your children the time and tools necessary to help them understand their faith, to know what the Bible says, to grow as they learn more. I would love to help you! I very much want to be a resource for you as you raise your child in the Faith. I can help with offering suggestions on books and study materials. I can also help when times of crisis arise. I have been involved with parent/child mediation, alcohol and drug abuse discussions, students with 'cutting' problems, and a wide variety of other pertinent issues and stumbling blocks in the lives of both parents and adults. I would love your help as well! Contact me if you would like to become involved in any aspect of the ministry. I would be excited to talk with you about the possibility of this ministry to see if it's a right fit for you. Despite what your kids may say, they want you involved in their lives! If you would like to volunteer to help participate in special events, that would be great too! Mostly, I would hope to have your support as you encourage your child to become active in following Jesus. I pray that you will join us as we embark on this adventure in ministry together. In the meantime, Please find at the bottom of this article some links to webpages that I frequent, they often have tips and articles for parents. Check it out! Peace to you, Patrick Lundberg Director of Student Ministries The Gathering at Windsor pat@thegatheringatwindsor.org 970.217.5026 www.younglife.org www.youthspecialties.com Thu, 7 May 2009 12:19:32 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=72 A native of Minnesota, Erika has lived in northern Colorado since August of 2001. A graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, she is a classically trained pianist and vocalist who began to play in bands, singing and writing original music, at the age of nineteen. Through experience in music ministry to students and peers, Erika deepened her personal relationship with Christ and began a journey in ministry through youth and music programs at churches following college graduation. With experience as a worship leader in three congregations, she has had the opportunity to continue writing and sharing music with communities of faith, leading worhsip teams of youth and adults in various styles and settings of corporate worship. E-mail Erika Mon, 6 Apr 2009 11:53:53 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=48 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=48&article_id=183 Questions? Contact Patrick Lundberg Director of Student Ministries The Gathering at Windsor pat@thegatheringatwindsor.org 970.217.5026 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:50:11 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=64 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=64&article_id=333 This spring is a great opportunity for The Gathering to again put its faith into action as we partner with Habitat for Humanity of Fort Collins. Habitat is a non-profit organization that builds houses for families in need through partnerships with businesses and volunteers. It is a Christian housing ministry with a mission to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Presbyterian churches in the Fort Collins area have invited The Gathering to participate this spring on a project in Fort Collins for the Greene family. David McLaughlin will be our liason/coordinator and will have information available on Sunday's of how you might be able to participate. Also, we will have the opportunity to meet the Greene family as they will be our guests in worship later this Spring. MEET THE GREENE FAMILY! IMPORTANT INFO/DATES FOR HABITAT PROJECT: FEB 22: Ground breaking ceremony at 1:30 pm.FEB 24: CB& Potts is hosting a fund raiser for our project from 6-9 pm. 10% of gross proceeds will go to the project. Kids eat for $1 throughout the month of Feb, and this will apply the night of the 24th as well.MARCH 6&7: March 6th and 7th is the "Blitz Build" volunteers please volunteer to work on either or both of those days if you are able. put it on your calendar now, we'll let you know when you can sign up for those dates online at the Fort Collins Habitat website. VOLUNTEER INFO: We are encouraging all who are interested in volunteering to get registered on the habitat site. Volunteers will not yet select a date and time to work, but please get registered so we can track how many we have from each church. volunteer days will be Thurs-Sat for all and weekdays for professional subcontractors. Our church will also be assigned to a specific Saturday at a later time. Fort Collins Habitat website. Youth ages 16-18 may also volunteer, but parents must sign a waiver and bring it with them to the site. All volunteers must sign a waiver and bring it with them to the site. Waivers are available online at the habitat Fort Collins site Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:56:53 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=63&article_id=316 Share your gifts and faith through the mission of The Gathering! There are many great ways to share Christ alongside others...here are a few areas in which your gifts and ministry can make a difference:Habitat Project: Spring 2009...Click here to find out how you can be a part of our Habitat Project! Contact David McLaughlin. Welcome Team: Help spread the hospitality of Jesus be welcoming people to worship on Sunday mornings. Once a month committment. Contact Rose. Children's Ministry: Love our little ones with little or no preparation required. Serve once every five weeks with a committed and pretty cool group of people. Contact Lisa.Set-Up Team: A once a month committment to work with a team to set up and tear down for worship. You'll have fun with a great team and be integral in providing a space for worship. Contact Shane.Design Team: Use your creative gifts and serve with others who play an awesome role in creating a sacred space each Sunday. Once a month commitment. Contact Angela.Women's Minsitry Team: Join other women in planning great ways for women to connect. Contact Erika.Lift Up WIndsor: Do you want to be a part of loving and praying for this community? "Lift Up Windsor" is a great way to help the congregation focus outwardly as we "Lift Up Windsor." Contact David. Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:55:21 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=2&article_id=7 The Gathering at Windsor is a body of people who joyfully desire to gather together with Christ at the center and join Him in His mission of gathering to Himself those not yet gathered. In the fall of 2004 a handful of people who desired to "do" and "be" the church in a different way began to meet, pray and envision a new church. Words like authenticity, community, truth, and love filled our vocabulary and our lives. We begin to gather for worship and our first Easter celebration was in 2005. Others in the Windsor area began to gather with us as we reached out with the message of God's love. In October of 2008, we officially "chartered" as a church in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). In December 2008 we were gifted 17.8 acres of land by our Presbytery for a future church facility as we continue to grew in breadth and depth. Today over 275 adults and children consider The Gathering their church. In all of this our goal is not to make more Presbyterians but to help others discover the joy of what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. So, no matter your what your background is, there is a place at The Gathering. This is just the beginning...we would love you to gather with us as we continue to discover what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Come be a part of the adventure! Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:54:06 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=317 At The Gathering we believe that discipleship is a life long journey. We want to grow in Christ and with each other. Below are just a few ways that you can join others as we seek to become more committed followers of Jesus. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:52:00 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=314 Get connected with others in The Gathering! Below are just a few ways that you can meet new people, make new friends and be encouraged in your faith. Need to talk to someone about how to get connected? Contact David at 388-5642. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:12:44 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=14&article_id=10 The Bread Basket is our children's ministry. Like Jesus, we love kids!!! And, they love coming to The Gathering. On any given Sunday there are over 65 kids in our Sunday School program and growing fast! Our desire is to see them grow in God's love through an incredible group of servants who nurture them, producing an abundant "bread basket" of lives shaped by Christ! Nursery: birth through toddlers The Nursery is staffed by trained, paid, professional caregivers each Sunday. Preschool Sunday School Class: 3 and 4 year oldsThese children don't just play--although there is plenty of that! They are also learning age appropriate bible truths. BreadBasket Ministry:All Kindergarten through 5th grade students participate in a large group and small group(age related) format called "Living Inside Out" which is an exciting new curriculum by Group Publishing. For more information or questions contact Lisa at 443.7812 or email her! Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:38:04 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=16&article_id=54 Welcome to our online messages. You may listen online, download the mp3 or even subscribe to a "Podcast"(click on the bottom right of the audio player). If you are having difficulties listening online, please email the office. Tue, 2 Sep 2008 15:07:25 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=61&article_id=315 Even though we continue to grow as a body in numbers...we are more excited about growing in depth of relationship with Christ and one another. We believe that every person was created by God to be connected in caring, meaningful relationships. Our Home Gatherings help us live out this truth as we gather in homes in order to grow in our connectedness to each other and Christ. If you are looking to get connected to a Home Gatherings email Bill Bixby or call him at 686.7136. There is a place for you!!! Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:05:14 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=14 Even though we continue to grow as a body in numbers...we are more excited about growing in depth of relationship with Christ and one another. We believe that every person was created by God to be connected in caring, meaningful relationships. Our Home Gatherings help us live out this truth as we gather in homes in order to grow in our connectedness to each other and Christ. If you are looking to get connected to a Home Gatherings email Bill Bixby or call him at 686.7136. There is a place for you!!! Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:41:23 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=19 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=19&article_id=68 Questions? Contact Patrick Lundberg Director of Student Ministries pat@thegatheringatwindsor.org 970.217.5026 Thank you for stopping in and checking out The Gathering at Windsor! We love students! Our greatest hope is that we will be able to share the love of Christ with students in Windsor and help them develop a relationship with Jesus Christ through this ministry! High School (High School Click Here) for a look at what's happening at The Gathering for you! Middle School (Middle School Click Here) for the latest info on Middle School Activities! ADULTS... check out our PARENT PAGE Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:55:47 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=41&article_id=175 Please read and fill out the bottom portion of this form (including date and activity) and have a parent or guardian sign it for each individual "off-site" event that you attend. Authorization for Medical Treatment and Release If my child, or I as an adult participant, become(s) injured or ill during an activity at The Gathering at Windsor or any activity which includes traveling with a 'Gathering' group, to and from an activity, I hereby authorize The Gathering at Windsor and/or a representative of The Gathering at Windsor to secure, at my expense, medical treatment including surgery, for my child or myself if I should be unconscious. I hereby authorize all health care providers to release all medical information regarding my child or me, if I am an adult participant, to my personal or group insurance company and to The Gathering at Windsor. Furthermore, I understand that there is always risk with any activity and I will accept personal financial responsibility for any injury sustained during the activity. Further, I promise to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the activity sponsor or its agents, employees, volunteers, or any other representatives (collectively referred to as the "Sponsor") for any injury related directly or indirectly to the described activity. I give permission for my child/myself to participate in the event listed here: Participant name: Date: Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult Participant: (Print Name) Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult Participant: (Signature) Please list emergency contact number: Contact Patrick Lundberg at 970.217.5026 with questions or if you need to get a hold of your student while attending this event. Thank you. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:37:29 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=55&article_id=247 This brief list of beliefs reveal what we to believe to be the central truths of the Christian faith as revealed in Scripture and held by the church historic. Thus, we view these beliefs to be foundational components of what it means to be Christian, recognizing that there will be a variety of ways that these truths are applied without compromising their essence. We also recognize that there are other important teachings found in scripture in which Christians may disagree, affirming the importance of individual conscience with respect to these matters. The Bible | The bible is our unique and authoritative source of truth as the infallible written Word of God. We believe the Old and New Testaments are a unified witness to God's redemptive acts culminating in the incarnation of the Living Word, Jesus Christ. The Bible, uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the supreme and final authority in all matters of practice and faith. One God | We believe in one God, the sovereign Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ | We believe Jesus Christ to be the living Word, truly human and truly God. We believe in his virgin birth, his life, miracles, and teachings, and that he died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. On the third day he rose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God. We believe Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of the world and the sole mediator between God and humanity. The Holy Spirit | The Holy Spirit glorifies Christ and applies the saving work of Christ to each of us personally. He reveals to us the love of God, convicts us of sin, leads us in discernment, and provides the spiritual gifts necessary for mission and ministry. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells the life of every believer and is a deposit guaranteeing our eternal salvation. Salvation | Being separated from God because of sin, we believe that our salvation is wholly dependent upon the work of God's free grace. We believe that each of us is called to respond in faith to the grace offered to us in Christ, living a life of discipleship in which we experience in part the eternal life that will come in fullness when Christ returns. The Return of Christ | Jesus Christ will come again to the earth—personally, visibly, and bodily—to judge the living and the dead, bringing the fullness of salvation to those who trust in Him. The Church | The true Church is composed of all persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, are united together as the body of Christ. The Church finds her visible expression in local congregations and is an imperfect but chosen representative of the Kingdom of God, bearing witness to Gospel of God's reign. The Great Commission | Jesus commands all believers to bear witness to the Gospel throughout the world and to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in his name. Obedience to the Great Commission is a response the the mission of God (Missio Dei) which is fully manifest in the person of Jesus Christ. This mission calls us to a life of self-denying love and service. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:29:17 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=54&article_id=244 Authentic Relationships We value relationships with one another and with Christ that are personal, loving, honest and truthful. In our worship and Christian living we appropriate our reformed heritage and traditions of the church historic in ways that inform our faith without degradating the authenticity of a faith that is personal, dynamic and growing. "True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth." (John 4:23) Thoughtful Faith Grounded in the infallible Word of God, we value Spirit led and prayerful consideration of how matters of faith and life intersect; seeking to understand and articulate our faith in our context with a depth of consideration that honors both Christ as our Lord and Savior and the dignity of those created in His image. “But we have the mind of Christ.” (1Corinthians 2:16) Kingdom Perspective We value a Kingdom perspective in our discipleship and ministry, honoring such things as truth over deception, faithfulness over success, excellence over perfectionism, creativity over routine, joy over duty, obedience over pleasure, servant-hood over power, simplicity over indulgence, stewardship over greed, and things eternal over things temporary. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.” (Matthew 6:33) Missional Identity We value the missional identity of every believer and of Christ’s particular and universal church. In a self-focused world we seek to live outwardly focused lives; growing as disciples who bear witness to love of God in our respective spheres of influence through the cultivation of meaningful relationships with and acts of service towards those outside Christ’s church. "I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered." (Isaiah 56:8) Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:54:49 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=9 David is a native of Colorado and has served in many large, evangelical churches in Boulder, CO, Austin, TX and most recently Vancouver, WA. David is a gifted and engaging communicator who's passion for Jesus Christ is contagious. In high school David received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior (through the minsitry of Young Life) and since that time has felt a calling to share with others the hope and joy knowing Jesus Christ. His other passions in life include fly-fishing, the Colorado Buffaloes and any sport involving a ball! David is married to Lisa and spend their time loving (and sometimes just hanging on for dear life!) their four children: Juliana, Isaac, Nathan and Amelia. E-mail David Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:11:02 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=12 Our vision in living out our purpose is to: • EXALT...God through daily and weekly worship (personal and communal) which is authentic, celebrative, participatory, and thoughtful. • ENGAGE...Life as a disciple of Jesus, cultivating the character of Christ as we learn from him how to live each moment in the transforming light of the Kingdom of God. • EXPERIENCE...Authentic Connectedness as we live out the "one anothers" in tangible and transforming ways in the context of smaller Gatherings and serving together. • EQUIP...Followers of Jesus to respond to the gifting and calling of the Holy Spirit in leading a life of ministry. • EXTEND...the Love of God as we bear witness to Jesus Christ in service to and relationship with those outside the gathered community. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:04:02 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=73 Lisa is a native of Colorado and taught elementary school prior to becoming a stay at home mom with four kids. She previously served as Director of Kingdom Kids Children's Ministry for six years at Columbia Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA. Lisa is an arts & crafts enthusiast and spends time volunteering at Skyview Elementary school. E-mail Lisa Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:44:18 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=33 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=33&article_id=172 Thanks for checking out our Student Ministry Philosophy! I could probably fill ten plus pages with theology and philosophy jargon that would no doubt stir and excite your soul... :) but I'd rather keep it simple. We love Jesus. We love the Bible. We love students and want them to know more about Jesus and the Bible so that they can have a relationship with the Creator of the Universe. Done. Questions? Contact pat@thegatheringatwindsor.org Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:59:45 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=39 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=39&article_id=96 Activity Permission/Medical Release FormParticipant's Name:Date of Birth:Activity: Date of Activity:Legal Guardian if under 18 years of age:Address:City:State: ZIP:Primary Contact Number:Other numbers/work/cell/pager:Emergency Contact (other than parent): Relationship: Phone number: Medical Insurance: Policy #: Primary Physician (Name and phone number): Participant Social Security # (hospitals require this number):List any medication, allergies, or medical conditions that we need to be aware of: Date of last Tetanus Toxiod Booster: Authorization for Medical Treatment and Release If my child, or I as an adult participant, become(s) injured or ill during an activity at The Gathering at Windsor or any activity which includes traveling with a 'Gathering' group, to and from an activity, I hereby authorize The Gathering at Windsor and/or a representative of The Gathering at Windsor to secure, at my expense, medical treatment including surgery, for my child or myself if I should be unconscious. I hereby authorize all health care providers to release all medical information regarding my child or me, if I am an adult participant, to my personal or group insurance company and to The Gathering at Windsor. Furthermore, I understand that there is always risk with any activity and I will accept personal financial responsibility for any injury sustained during the activity. Further, I promise to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the activity sponsor or its agents, employees, volunteers, or any other representatives (collectively referred to as the "Sponsor") for any injury related directly or indirectly to the described activity. I give permission for my child/myself to participate in the above listed activity. Date: Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult Participant: (Print Name) Parent/Legal Guardian/Adult Participant: (Signature) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:33:11 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7&article_id=180 PGF is a fellowship of congregations seeking to reclaim the missional purpose of the church through: --Renewed focus on the Great Ends of the Church; --Christ-centered evangelistic mission being initiated from the entire global Christian community; and --Connecting congregations with congregations worldwide to enrich Christ's mission through the sharing of best practices. This fellowship is our sincere attempt to steer a different course amidst today's PC(USA) crisis. To those who would leave we say that we believe there is much that is effective and biblically faithful within our Presbyterian family which can be refocused toward mission. To those who favor the status quo we say that dwindling membership, declining giving and increasing fragmentation within our church strongly indicate the need to move beyond business as usual. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:47:30 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7&article_id=45 The Ooze THEOOZE is dedicated to the emerging Church culture, providing a place for open communication on issues of community, culture, faith and ministry. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:47:30 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7&article_id=44 •Christianity TodayOnline Version of their publication. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:47:30 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7&article_id=43 •Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.This is the home page for our denomination. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:47:30 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=7&article_id=46 Sojourners Onlineis related to helping believers think critically about faith, politcs and culture. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:47:30 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=34 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=34&article_id=90 The Gathering Student Ministry exists to Extend the love of God to nonbelieving students, to help them Experience this love with other believing students, in order to help students Engage a life of faith as a follower of Christ and Equip them for a life of service as they Exalt God with their lives. Sun, 16 Oct 2005 22:17:00 MST http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.thegatheringatwindsor.org/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=5 "To be disciple-making, Christ-centered worshippers in the reformed tradition, passionately participating in God's mission of gathering to Himself those not yet gathered." "Thus says the Lord GOD, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, I will gather others to them besides those already gathered." --Isaiah 56:8 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 02:11:46 MST