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It's that time of year for Soccer Chaplains United. I start taking off the chaplain hat (not really, as I have a lot of appointments and loose ends to tie up, but you'll see) and I put more of the organizational needs onto my immediate attention. Fundraising and development best happen in this time and space when the season of serving and ministering as chaplain slow down. Yes, there are still the emerging issues that will come from the Developmental Academy and the occasional meeting with a First-Team Rapids player, coach, or staff member to offer support. This year is a bit special as I've been asked to officiate a player's wedding in December. Of the organizational and developmental needs

From sorting and packing to dropping off and blessing — Rev Brad Talks About the Indestructible One World Ball Rev Brad Encourages the Team to Bless the in-country Drop Off Rev Brad Talks about Reproducing Generosity Rev Brad Shares a story - Size 12 in Haiti

Unfortunately, this season will see the end of Cody Baker serving as a counselor with Soccer Chaplains United. Cody, has been there from the beginning with us and was an integral part of our organization growing. He has served well and really helped us, especially in the early years and through the transition from CrossTraining to Soccer Chaplains United. I'd like to personally thank Cody for the contributions he has made over the years — including putting up with me and working hard to figure out how we can integrate chaplaincy and counseling service for a soccer team! In recent months, Cody has been feeling a draw and call away from private practice and into helping young people in the

Hi friends, this Sunday, we will have a table at local church partner: Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church. The details are provided below, please let us know if you will be there and make sure you come and say hello to us! Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church Sunday, October 21  8:30 am - 12:00 pm Address: 10150 E. Belleview Ave. Englewood, CO 80111 Domestic Missions Sunday  

I am excited to announce that I've been invited to take part in a panel presentation at the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention. United Soccer Coaches, which rebranded last year, has the largest soccer coach membership base in the world. Coaches from across all levels of the sport gather each year at its annual convention. The convention, in January, usually sees thousands of  coaches gather for education, training, networking, and other soccer-related activities. Major League Soccer typically holds  its annual draft in conjunction with the convention. The draft and convention have also been the location for annual meetings hosted by Athletes in Action of those involved in chaplaincy amongst MLS, the United Soccer League (USL), and National Women's Soccer League

Hi friends, a couple of our local church partners have created some moments for us to visit and have a presence in the community. The details are provided below, please let us know if you will be there and make sure you come and say hello to us! Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church Sunday, October 21  8:30 am - 12:00 pm Address: 10150 E. Belleview Ave. Englewood, CO 80111 Domestic Missions Sunday Highline Community Church Sunday, November 18 at the 10:30 am service Address: 6160 S. Wabash Way Greenwood Village, CO 80111