Sand Creek Healing Run
Sun, Oct 26
|Denver State Capitol
Honoring the Past. Running for Healing. SHUMC has agreed to provide simple breakfast items for Sunday, Oct. 26 in Denver (muffins, yogurt tubes, donuts, etc.). The whole event is from Oct. 23-26. Scroll down for more information.
Time & Location
Oct 26, 2025, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Denver State Capitol, 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203, USA
About the event
On November 29, 1864, a company of 675 U.S. Army soldiers attacked a peaceful camp of the Cheyenne and Arapaho people on the banks of Sand Creek near Eads, Colorado. Over 150 people were killed and mutilated—67% were women and children.
Every year, the descendants of those who suffered lead the Sand Creek Spiritual Healing Run—a 4-day journey from Sand Creek to Denver—seeking healing, remembrance, and justice.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho people invite us to join them. The Mountain Sky Conference, SHUMC, and Methodist churches are honored to walk alongside them—acknowledging the role of Colonel John Chivington, a Methodist minister, and committing to atonement and solidarity.
🎥 Experience the Healing Run
Watch a short video to understand the power of this journey. Click here to watch a video around the Healing Run.
5 Ways You Can Be Involved