Avila Joins Board, App Update, and More

Published: Wed, 05/23/18

Soccer Chaplains United

United by a common code and a shared vision to provide spiritual care, wise counsel, and meaningful service for soccer.

Chaplain News

Rio Grande Valley Training Trip

Soccer Chaplains United Director Brad Kenney travels to McAllen, Texas to work with the newest chaplain serving the Rio Grande Valley Toros FC.

SOCCCHAPLAIN

The official Soccer Chaplains United app SoccChaplain is available for free in the Apple and Google stores. Today, we just launched a new section "Prayers" in our Podcast area. These prayers are designed to be listened to or "prayed" when there is no chaplain present. Also featuring prayers in Spanish!

Counseling News

Alex Avila Joins Soccer Chaplains United Board

Soccer Chaplains United announced earlier this week that Alex Avila, Founder and Director of the Relationship Institute of the Rockies has joined the Board of Directors. Read more about Alex's appointment and how this will help the counseling part of the ministry.

Community News

Soccer Chaplains United Supporter sees impact first hand in Juarez

Todd Burmeister, a supporter for Soccer Chaplains United, was a parent—sponsor on the latest Timothy Project sponsored trip to Juarez, Mexico. Read about his impression when Cherry Hills Christian Middle School went and spent time loving and serving orphans at Arbol de Vida.

Students to be Immersed and to Serve in Guatemala

Valor Christian High School is sending an immersion team to Zacapa, Guatemala for a month. We have supported the Valor Guatemala team in the past and this year will see soccer be a critical component for the student's experience and service as the World Cup takes place while the team is in country. Read more about the work the team hopes to accomplish — body, mind, and soul.

Soccer Community Needs

Soccer Chaplains United has become aware of some specific needs within the soccer community. We present these as opportunities to pray for and offer your financial support if you feel compelled through individual Go Fund Me campaigns.

Laurie Ford — mother of current Rapids player, Kortne, dealing with cancer
Melissa Gatt — wife of former Rapids player, Josh, recently diagnosed with Thymic Carcinoma
Drew Beckie — former University of Denver player, illness due to virus

Help Support Soccer Chaplains United

Soccer Chaplains United is a 501(c)3 organization and your donations are tax-deductible. We rely on the gifts and donations that are made by individuals donors as well as business and church partners to cover the expenses and expenditures of serving the soccer community. Consider making a donation today though PushPay or by mailing a check to: Soccer Chaplains United, PO Box 102081, Denver, CO 80250. Contact us at info@soccerchaplainsunited.org for more information on Donor-Advised Funds or other legacy giving options.