Rich Peterson has served as a volunteer Chaplain with the Colorado State Patrol since November 2022. The role of Chaplain is to provide a ministry of presence to the men and women who serve to protect the citizens of Colorado. While I cannot walk in their shoes, I do come alongside to provide emotional, relational, and spiritual support. I currently provide ministry to 30+ State Patrol personnel and their families at Troops 1A Golden and 1E Gilpin.
I provide practical support through:
- Spending time with Troopers during a ride-along
- Providing special meals and gifts of appreciation
- Treating Troopers to lunch
- Being a presence at the Golden and Gilpin offices
- Leading invocational prayers for various CSP award, retirement, and promotion ceremonies
- Hospital visitation
- Wedding and funeral services
- Pastoral counseling
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