The Chrysalis Initiative
CTS Response to the survivors of the Marshall Fire
Christ the Servant has developed a long-term, survivor-centered care plan to support the survivors of the Marshall Fire. Led by the Holy Spirit, we commit to accompany those most affected at their pace in the coming months and years as we heal, recover and rebuild as a community. Thanks to Bonnie Brandl, CTS Care Ministry Leader, for spearheading these efforts.
Chrysalis Initiative Updates
Continue to check here for a video series on updates different elements of the Chrysalis Initiative.
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1/22/22: Introduction to Chrysalis Initiative Updates
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1/25/22: Chrysalis Initiative Overview
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Engage in the Chrysalis Initiative
Chrysalis Companion ProgramSurvivors most impacted can choose to be paired with a CTS companion to walk alongside you, and facilitate support and access to resources through the CTS Community. If you are a survivor and would like to be matched with a companion, or are willing to be a companion for another community member, please contact Marissa Seuc-Hester.
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Offer Resources, Time, or ExpertiseIt will take a village to support each other as our community rebuilds. If you are willing to be part of the volunteer team, please complete our Volunteer Intake Form to share your areas of interest, availability and skill sets so that we can match you with needs as they arise from survivors.
Contact us at ctschrysalisteam@gmail.com. |
Marshall Fire Designated Fund
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The CTS Marshall Fire Designated Fund (MFDF) has been established to respond to the needs of survivors of the Marshall Fire, both those who self-identify with CTS and those in the larger community in line with CTS’s mission to Respond to the needs outside our walls, as determined by the Chrysalis Initiative leadership team and/or the Respond team.
All contributions made to this fund shall be made as donor restricted to this fund, but not to the exact nature, use, or purpose of distribution. The fund will be managed by the MFDF Committee with oversight by the CTS Council. The fund is time restricted to 3 years, with the option to extend by the Council if needs remain. Any funds remaining at the end of the fund duration will be distributed equally to Lutheran Family Services - Rocky Mountain and to Lutheran Disaster Response. Questions can be directed to cts.marshallfire.fund@gmail.com. Thank you for your generosity. |
MFDF Quick Links
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Healing through Worship and Prayer
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Healing Vespers Worship
Wednesdays at 7 pm on Zoom during the season of Epiphany An offering for connection and healing in the aftermath of the Marshall Fire. Time to be present to one another and God's healing presence among us. Open to anyone. Starting January 19th through February 23rd. Led by retired pastors Deb Engquist and Kari Reiquam.
Join on Zoom and access our Order of Worship. Centering Prayer every Tuesday at 12:15 pm on Zoom. |
Meet the Chrysalis Initiative Team
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Chrysalis Initiative Leadership Team
CTS Care Ministry Leader: Bonnie Brandl Council Liaison: Glen Roberts Expert on Trauma and Disasters: Cindy Hodge Staff: Marissa Seuc-Hester |
Chrysalis Initiative Team
Chrysalis Companion Program: Marissa Seuc-Hester Volunteer Coordinator: Whitney Hillestad Marshall Fire Designated Fund: Randy Geist Resources and Data Collection: Jennifer Niemann Subject Matter Expert Coordinator: Don Morris |