WELDON VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Serving the Communities of Goodrich, Orchard and Weldona
Founded in 1899
History of the Church
Weldon Valley has a rich history of farming and ranching but more importantly, a friendly atmosphere with very caring people. Church history began in 1890 in the Valley and there were church services that were held in schoolhouses in Orchard, Weldona and Goodrich. Weldon Valley Presbyterian Church has been part of the valley since 1899 and was chosen as the main Protestant church building to serve the Valley in 1952. The church has a rich history of being the community church where many weddings, memorial services and baptisms have happened. Community gatherings and groups continue to meet here on a regular basis. Each summer, Weldon Valley Presbyterian Church hosts a Vacation Bible School Week for the Valley's children and has an ongoing history of mission giving both locally, nationally and globally.
What Do We Believe?
Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage and much of what we believe began with John Calvin, whose writings clarified a lot of the Reformed thinking that came before him.
We believe that God is the supreme authority throughout the universe; our knowledge of God and God's purpose for humanity comes from the Bible; our salvation is through Jesus and is God's generous gift to us and not the result of what we do or accomplish in our lives and we are all called upon to share this Good News with the whole world. We believe these things and do these things through the lens of love and compassion for our fellow human beings just as Jesus commanded us to do.
Our Pastor
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Pastor Denise Shannon has served as our Pastor since January 2020. She is a graduate from Iliff School of Theology in Denver, CO with her MDIV degree and certificates in Leadership and Biblical Studies. She also works as a hospice chaplain. Pastor Denise is also a nurse and has almost 30 years of experience caring for and being present to those who are at the end of their lives. She is a certified marriage counselor through Prepare/Enrich; a certified Soul Collage facilitator, and has completed a training in Transitional Ministry.
Denise is married to Jerry and has 3 children (Kelly, Alie and Logan) and 2 grandchildren (Cheyanne and Eli). Her hobbies include reading, cooking, crafting, gardening and being outside in the sunshine.
Pastor Denise has a passion for introducing people to Jesus and to the joy and happiness one can have when they develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Denise loves to teach and often is leading Bible studies and has introduced us to Bible Journaling as a way to spend more time in the Bible and God's word.
