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Wild Animal Sanctuary, Sept. 24, 2011

The weather cooperated perfectly for an afternoon at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado. Nineteen Church of the Hills members, family, and friends enjoyed spending time with one another and with tigers, African and mountain lions, grizzly and black bears and wolves. The sanctuary offered a brief orientation before we climbed the stairs to […]

Wild Animal Sanctuary Field Trip, September 24, 2011

As printed in the September 2011 issue of Echoes Wild Animal Sanctuary Field Trip, September 24, 2011 To coincide with the fall sermon theme “Where the Wild Things Are,” the Sabbatical team is excited to offer a field trip to the Wild Animal Sanctuary east of Brighton, Colorado. This sanctuary is home to a variety of […]

Peak Experience – COTH Hikers Enjoy Their Day

Church of the Hills hikers responded to the invitation for a “peak experience” on Saturday, August 20 to coincide with Pastor Dee’s summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. COTH Hikers Enjoy Their Day by Oralie McAfee; photos courtesy of Jill Hesser It was a perfect day for hiking in Colorado’s mountains as Church of the Hills hikers gathered […]

Friday Features, August 12, 2011

As Announced in Friday Features, August 12, 2011 Documentary film screening: Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa To coincide with Pastor Dee’s summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, a 40-minute documentary highlighting the extremes trekkers experience while attempting to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro will be shown after worship on August 21st, 10:45 a.m. in the Starry Nights Theater. […]

Friday Features, August 5, 2011

As announced in Friday Features, August 5, 2011: A “Peak” Experience                                                                                   Saturday August 20th at 8:00 a.m. Join Church of  the Hills for a “peak” experience on Saturday, August 20 to coincide with Pastor Dee’s summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.  Meet at Elk Meadow at the Stagecoach parking lot at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20 […]

Friday Features, July 29, 2011

  Skype Connection with Pastor Dee! This Sunday, July 31, we will *attempt* a Skype connection with Pastor Dee immediately after worship (approximately 10:35 a.m.). As we know, technology is not always fool-proof but we are hopeful that we will be able to reach Dee and hear a few highlights of her Sabbatical so far. […]

Article: Mountain Connection, July 2011

    Published in the July 2011 issue of the Mountain Connection Magazine COTH Dances With Wolves By Amy Fisher For those of us fortunate enough to live in our beautiful mountain communities, getting up close and personal with wildlife typically occurs every day—perhaps an elk jam on the way to work or witnessing a mother […]

Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary, Part 4

Part 4 of Dee’s experiences from the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center ~ May 14, 2011 Humans Join in the Happy Chorus As I mentioned in earlier posts, we were encircled by 20 plus wolves as our leader lead the howling experience.  We listened as she described the differences in tonal qualities and pitches.  As she began, […]

Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary, Part 3

Part 3 of Dee’s experiences from the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center ~ May 14, 2011 Invitation to play and participate After we circled the compound getting introduced to each of the wolves and their friends, after we learned of their histories, the wounds, the celebrations, the strengths, and their struggles, we were invited by the leaders […]