January 16 | Going Green: Environmental and Economic Sustainability Carbon County Higher Education Center, Rawlins WY |
January 20-23 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes: Unlearning Christian Anti-Semitism In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; Sheridan Ministerial Alliance, Sheridan WY "I liked the most that we could come together from separate backgrounds to discuss a piece of the path toward peace." Jami McLean, The Christian Church (Disciples), Sheridan WY |
January 28-Feberuary 1 | Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America Film Festival and Teach-In at Carbon County Higher Education Center and Rawlins Cooperative High School, Rawlins WY; "Thank you for presenting the information regarding climate change/global warming. We appreciate your time and efforts in bringing this critical info to our attention." Richard Taedter, Rawlins Cooperative High School Principal |
February 7-9 | Journey to Ordained Ministry Retreat General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, United Methodist Church, Nashville TN "Thanks to Rebekah Simon-Peter for the great leadership she provided in helping us discover ourselves - a working creation in process!" Rev. Frank Estrada, Mentor from Rio Grande Conference |
February 11 | "Vision, Justice and Integrity" Legislative Prayer Service Homily Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne WY "You spoke to the heart of the issues. Your style was very believable. You gained attention and respect." Rev. Warren Murphy, Director of Wyoming Association of Churches |
February 20 | Climate Change Update: The Bad News and the Good News Soroptomists of Rawlins WY "Thank you so much for sharing [what] you're so passionate about. May God bless you in your continued venture!" Dori Fritz, President |
February 21 | An Inconvenient Truth: Science and Solutions for Communities of Faith Parker United Methodist Church, Parker CO |
February 22-23 | Care of Self, Care of Creation: Sabbath and the Environment Women's Retreat, Parker United Methodist Church "I do not attend church after having become disenchanted over the course of many years. I have developed my spirituality, though, and was amazed at how much this retreat touched me, inspired me and enlightened me--a completely unexpected experience. Thank you." Kelly Hayes |
March 3-4 | Care of Self, Care of Creation: Sabbath and the Environment Residence-in-Ministry Event, Rocky Mountain Conference Board of Ordained Ministry; Franciscan Center, Colorado Springs CO "I'm eager to check out the suggested resources on Sabbath and then to incorporate the connection between Sabbath and Creation in my preaching and teaching." Pastor Will Morris, Burns Memorial UMC, Aurora |
March 9-11 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes: Unlearning Christian Anti-Semitism Theologian-in-Residence, First United Methodist Church, Cheyenne WY "Thank you again for coming to be with First UMC Cheyenne and bringing your history, your intellect, your inspiration and passion and most of all your integrity. I am proud to be your colleague and sister in faith. Shalom." Rev. Trudy Robinson, Senior Pastor |
March 16 | Authentic Jewish Passover Seder Palm Sunday, Rock Springs and Green River United Methodist Churches, Rock Springs WY "I absolutely love your Haggadah, by the way. It's definitely something a lot of churches will want to use. I'm very impressed by how beautifully you narrate to Christians without christianizing-- definitely a bridgework!" Rev. Mary Ann Dimand, Rock Springs UMC |
March 18 | Authentic Jewish Passover Seder Holy Week Observance Longs Peak United Methodist Church, Longmont CO |
March 20 | Authentic Jewish Passover Seder Maundy Thursday Casper First United Methodist Church, Casper WY "Thank you for your preparation and spiritual leadership for our Seder meal. The impact of this experience will be known and felt throughout our community." Rev. Steve Burnett, Senior Pastor |
March 27, April 3, 10, 17 | Going Green: A Conservative Approach Carbon County Higher Education Center, 705 Rodeo St., Rawlins WY "I think the biggest thing I realized was that I could make a difference even if it seemed that all I could do was very small. Also, that a lot of people have the same questions of what to do or how to start. We all think we have to do huge things to make a difference, but we don't. Just try to start small and go from there." Leslie McFall |
April 10 | "Everything's Cool" Movie and Discussion Carbon County Counseling Center, Rawlins WY "The movie brought a heightened awareness to the climate change that is occuring due to our over consumption and throw away society." Wendy Pendleton, Mental Health Technician |
April 19 | Going Green: At Church Wyoming Sub-District Meeting Casper First United Methodist Church, Casper WY "Your workshop in Casper helped me to realize how easy it is to get started doing something to help save energy both at home and in our church. It amazed me that the little things we can do, can make a big difference. Like unplugging things we are not using and changing our lightbulbs to energy efficient ones. We can all do the little things and then work together on the big things. Thank you." Alan Case |
April 20 | Earth Day Celebration: Faith and the Environment Casper First United Methodist Church, Casper WY "You have a special witness for us in this essential arena of our calling as stewards of God's creation." Rev. Steve Burnett, Senior Pastor |
May 6, 13, 20, 27 | Going Green: A Conservative Approach Huckleberry's, 509 W. Cedar St, Rawlins WY "Here's what I liked best about the class: socializing with others who care about recycling and the environment." Doris Fowler |
May 16-18 | Extreme "Green" Makeover: Helping Congregations Care for Creation Fountain, Wilson, Pikes Peak and Good Shepherd United Methodist Churches, Colorado Springs CO "I've always been concerned about our Earth. You gave validation to so many of my thoughts. I hope that I can go to my church and be a part of sharing and executing change." Ann Allen |
June 10-July 8 | Going Green: A Conservative Approach Huckleberry's, 509 W. Cedar St, Rawlins WY, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, $35, includes book. "What I liked best about the class was the positive vibes about individual efforts helping to solve global problems." Sherril Bailey |
June 18 | In Defense of Creation: A Public Hearing Bishop Warner Brown, Convener Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter, Moderator Panel Discussion with Theologians and Scientists Marriott Denver Tech Center, Denver CO, 2-3:30 pm |
June 27-29 | Our Stories, Our Strength, Our Source Multi-Denominational Wyoming Women's Retreat The Sawmill Lodge, Dubois WY Contact Echo Klaproth to register "I learned to not be afraid of diversity and to stand firm on the foundation of what Christ has built in my life." Robyn Nicodemus |
July 6 | Sarah's Tent: Hope and Hospitality Saratoga Presbyterian Church Saratoga WY |
August 1-3 | Young Adult Leadership Retreat Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming HR Wilderness Camp, Esterbrook, WY "This [DiSC profile] would be a good tool for the camp staff." Pat Walsh, HR Wilderness Camp Director |
August 25-27 | New Pastor's Retreat Presenter Wyoming Association of Churches, Ring Lake Ranch, Dubois WY |
August 31 | Sarah's Tent: Hope and Hospitality France Memorial Presbyterian Church Rawlins WY |
September 7-9 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes: Unlearning Christian Anti-Semitism Theologian-in-Residence, Longs Peak and First United Methodist Churches, Longmont CO |
September 28-30 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes: Unlearning Christian Anti-Semitism Theologian-in-Residence, First United Methodist Church, Fort Morgan CO |
October 5 | World Communion Sunday France Memorial Presbyterian Church Rawlins WY |
November 9 | Creation and De-Creation: Repentance and Reconciliation in a Changing Climate Includes a panel of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim respondents and table discussion. Abrahamic Initiative, St. John's Cathedral, Denver CO |
November 10 | Faith and the Environment Great Falls MT |
November 15 | Journeys of Race and Culture: Paths to Embracing Diversity Rock Springs UMC, Rock Springs WY |
December 5-6 | Christmas Through Jewish Eyes: An Advent Study Douglas UMC and UCC Churches, Douglas WY |
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2009 Calendar of Events |
April 4 | Jewish Roots of Christianity Plains SubDistrict Meeting, CO |
April 5-7 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes and Passover Seder Cheyenne Wells UMC, Cheyenne Wells CO |
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2007 Calendar of Events |
December 5 | Living Green: Lifestyle, Legislation and Leadership Mrs. Roybal's 6th grade Earth Science class, Rawlins Middle School, Rawlins WY "My science students were privy to new up-to-date information on ways to help slow Global Warming. The students had many questions about Global Warming and were given accurate and informational answers. Students then learned about the three "L's" for addressing climate change. Rebekah did a wonderful job of inspiring students to play an active role in saving the Earth." Angie Roybal |
November 19 | An Inconvenient Truth: Science and Solutions for Communities of Faith Grace United Methodist Church, Cheyenne WY "We are so very grateful you were willing to come and spread the word in the spirit of discipleship to God's creation." Pam Pallak and Carl Carmichael, Co-Chairs, Missions and Outreach Committee |
November 11 | Turning Pain into Testimony: Discovering Hope in the Midst of Hurt Platte Valley Christian Center Assembly of God, Saratoga WY "Thank you for a great evening. Our congregation had some great comments and were very encouraged." Gene Smith, Pastor |
November 11 | The Stewardship of Creation France Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rawlins WY |
October 14-16 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes: Unlearning Christian Anti-Semitism Theologian-in-Residence Program First United Methodist Church, Laramie WY "Rev. Simon-Peter shared her vast, intimate knowledge of the Jewish faith in such a manner that the presentation was tremendous!" Virginia Porter "Here's what was most helpful to me as a pastor: A stimulating intellectual opportunity without being required to lead it!" Rev. Dave Lillie, Pastor |
October 7 | "The Care of Creation" and An Inconvenient Truth: Science and Solutions for Communities of Faith First Congregational United Church of Christ, Casper WY Thank you, thank you, thank you for the wonderful Sunday. Your sermon was spectacular and your message afterward was inspiring. (I walked to an inservice today rather than drive the 4 miles.) Loraine Powell |
September 27 | Climate Change: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repent! With Bruce Palmer; On Sacred Ground: Faith and the Environment, Lander WY "You provided depth to the conference and allowed participants to engage in vital discussions about climate change. We are grateful to you for sharing your expertise in a thoughtful and inspirational manner." Diane Corsick, Darci Jones, and Jason Marsden of Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund, and Warren Murphy, Director of Wyoming Association of Churches |
September 9-11 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes: Unlearning Christian Anti-Semitism First United Methodist Church, Casper WY “Excellent! Need to participate about three times to absorb it all. That means much was new and stimulating. With profound thanks.” Jean Parson, First United Methodist Church, Casper WY |
September 8 | Seasons of the Spirit: Sabbath and the Environment A Day Apart Retreat, Iliff School of Theology, Denver CO "Having a day of rest is what I liked best about the retreat, and a reminder of the importance of Sabbath. My eyes and mind became opened to the fact that by me not taking rest, all around me is not able to rest." Lyndsey Shaw, M.Div. student |
September 2 | Who Do You Say that I Am? First United Methodist Church, Laramie WY "I came in from the country just to hear you speak!" |
August 24-25 | Pass the Ham and the Matzah and the Tamales: Strengthening Diversity in the Local Church With Jerry Gonzales First United Methodist Church, Grand Junction CO "Rebekah and Jerry are authentic, bringing their personal heritage and spirituality to the presentation." Rev. Blaine Scott, Senior Pastor |
June 29-July 1 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes: Sabbath Studies with a Jewish Christian Theologian-in-Residence First United Methodist Church and Congregational United Church of Christ, Douglas WY "Thank you! People are still talking about this event." Rev. Carol A. Prochaska, Congregational UCC |
June 17 | Church Without Walls France Memorial Presbyterian Church, Rawlins WY "That was exactly what we needed." Judy Tigner, Clerk of Session |
June 16 | Pass the Ham and the Matzah and the Tamales: One Woman's Spiritual Journey UMW Breakfast, Rocky Mountain Annual Conference, Denver CO "Your personal experience with Catholicism and Judaism gives you a knowledge that goes beyond our reading, and it was refreshing to hear about your experience with Jesus. I want to hear more! I appreciated your integrity and honesty in speaking about your life and experiences." Margaret Hotze, UMW Program Chair |
May 29 | Extreme "Green" Makeover: Economic and Environmental Sustainability for Business Rawlins Rotary Club, Rawlins WY "Excellent!" John France, Bank of Commerce |
May 20 | An Inconvenient Truth: Care of Creation for Communities of Faith Good Shepherd UMC, Thornton CO |
May 10 | Cool Cities Presentation Community Resource Council, Rawlins WY |
May 10 | An Inconvenient Truth: Care of Creation for Communities of Faith Public Library, Saratoga WY "You do a good job. Very dynamic speaker." Irene Rachel Cross |
May 6 | An Inconvenient Truth: Care of Creation for Communities of Faith Faith Lutheran Church, Lander WY "Very impressive!" Tom Bell, founder of Wyoming Outdoor Council |
May 3 | Extreme "Green" Makeover: Economic and Environmental Sustainability for Business Consultation, Rawlins WY |
April 30 | Climate Change: Science and Action Steps I'm A Winner Day, Rawlins Middle School, Rawlins WY "Thanks, I really learned a lot." Student participant |
April 21 | Pass the Ham and the Matzah and the Tamales: Welcoming MultiFaith and MultiCultural Families With Jerry Gonzales Wyoming Sub-District Meeting, Casper WY I want to thank Rebekah and Jerry for their leadership in the workshop. A great many people enjoyed their presentation." Chuck Cooper, District Superintendent |
April 17 | Earth Day Celebration for Persons of Faith Wesley United Methodist Church, Pueblo CO "Wow! Your presentation was awesome!" Dorothy and Doug Gale |
April 17 | Care of Creation: Climate Change Justice and Pizza Lunch, Iliff School of Theology, Denver CO "That was even better than Al Gore!" Participant |
April 14 | Step It Up Rally! The Old Depot, Rawlins WY "Fun and informative all at the same time--what a deal!" Libby Bougere, Carbon County School District #1 Counselor |
April 5 | Authentic Jewish Passover Seder Maundy Thursday, Mountain View United Methodist Church, Woodland Park CO "I thought I as going to be bored out of my mind, but it was really interesting to see how we (Christians and Jews) are more alike than different." Ryan, 15 year old male participant. |
April 1-3 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes and Passover Seder Hilltop United Methodist Church, Cincinnati OH "It's really exciting that Methodists are getting tuned into the reconciliation movement. I feel so blessed to have been in the study sessions." Eileen Simpson, Cincinnati |
March 6 | Care of Creation: Climate Change Community Forum, Jeffrey Center, Rawlins WY "I have been recycling since going to your slide show at Jeffrey Center. I always just figured I did not not have enough to mess with recycling. I am amazed at how much I really do have!" D. Chaffin |
February 21 | Care of Creation: Climate Change Soroptomists, Carbon County Library, Rawlins WY "What an awesome, awesome presentation...I can't tell you thank you enough. I hope you go far with this." Dori Fritz, Soroptomist President |
February 12-14 | From Bondage to Freedom ClergyWomen's Retreat, Yellowstone Conference, Boulder MT "Delightful to work with Rebekah designing and planning [the retreat]... professionalism and heart." Rev. Su DeBree, District Superintendent |
February 6-8 | Care of Self, Care of Creation: Sabbath and the Environment ClergyWomen's Retreat, Rocky Mountain Conference, Templed Hills CO "I loved learning from the richness of the Jewish tradition--the symbols are so beautiful. I experienced rest, healing and wholeness." Rev. Sandi Dillon |
January 16-21 | Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes: Unlearning Christian Anti-Semitism Theologian in Residence, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, St. James UMC, Chicago IL "This teaching was good for us. It showed me how much we sometimes need to know about Jewish traditions to understand our own." Rev. Harlene Harden, Senior Pastor |
January 2-4 | The Climate Project Training with The Honorable Al Gore, Nashville TN The Climate Project "Rev. Simon-Peter is an outstanding example of the millions of Americans who are taking action on the climate crisis." The Honorable Al Gore. |