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This Week @ Montview
January 25, 2024
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THIS SUNDAY - JANUARY 28, 2024 | |
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Worship Services
January 28
8:30 & 11:00am
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Preaching: Rev. Ian Cummins
Sermon: Nodual Love
Scripture: John 3:1-9
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Special Music: (8:30am) Vocalist Ekaterina Kotcherguina
(11:00am) Westminster Choir
(8:30 & 11:00am) Organist Emerita Barbara Hulac
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Join us for Sunday worship at 8:30am and 11:00am in the Montview sanctuary. Childcare is available for ages birth-7. | |
*The 11:00am service will be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and our website. An email will go out with the livestream link on Sunday morning. | |
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Ministry Highlight: Our Presbytery Commissioners
Each year, our Session appoints from the congregation three ordained ruling elders to serve as presbytery commissioners, and elders currently on Session take turns as the fourth commissioner. We are pleased to announce Pete Hulac, Eric Muller-Girard and Kristin Weber are our 2024 presbytery commissioners. Read more HERE.
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Annual Congregational Meeting
January 28 | 9:30am-10:30am (Fellowship Hall)
This Sunday at 9:30am, we'll be holding our Annual Congregational Meeting in Fellowship Hall. During this meeting, we'll provide church updates and answer questions. The proposed budget for 2024 will be presented and voted on. Light breakfast will be served. This meeting requires a quorum of the congregation. We hope you can join us!
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Ash Wednesday Taizé-Style
Prayer Service
February 14 | 7-8:00pm (Sanctuary)
Join us for a service of meditative music and prayer in observance of Ash Wednesday. This service will be held in the sanctuary and livestreamed. The sanctuary will open at 6:30pm for silent prayer and meditation.
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Lenten Bible Study: Jesus in the Crosshairs
Dr. William Summerhill
Wednesday Mornings, February 14-March 27 | 9:30am (McCollum Room)
Dr. William Summerhill will lead interested adults in an intellectual and spiritual exploration of how and why Jesus put himself in the crosshairs of those wanting to kill him. We will also consider the profound implications that his crucifixion has had on our theology and on the spirit and ethic of grace that Jesus’ death has inspired among his followers. Read more HERE.
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Lenten Book Study: Grounded Faith: Reconnecting with Creator and Creation in the Season of Lent
Wednesday Evenings, February 21-March 27 7:00pm (McCollum Room)
Montview’s Earth Care Team invites you to expand your understanding and practice of Lent through the study of A Grounded Faith: Reconnecting with Creator and Creation in the Season of Lent. Through daily readings and invitation for spiritual practice, we will explore Lenten themes as they relate to our relationship with Earth. Sessions will be facilitated by Erika Walker. Read more HERE.
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The Sacred Art of Black Preaching
February 4, 11, 18 | 9:30am
2/4: Rev. Eugene Downing, Senior Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church
(Miller Chapel)
We will learn about the unique black sermonic tradition of preaching through the instruction by local black preachers from the greater Denver metro area. The Black Sermonic Tradition is an approach to homily construction and delivery practiced primarily among African Americans in the black church. The tradition seeks to preach messages that appeal to both the intellect and emotive dimensions of humanity. Read more HERE.
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Second Gaze Fellowship
February 5 | 7:00-8:30pm
If you're interested in exploring contemplative spirituality, please join a group of Montview members for the “Second Gaze Fellowship,” a time of teaching, discussion and group meditation. Meetings are the first and third Monday of the month from 7-8:30pm at the church. Read more HERE.
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CONGREGATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS | |
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Scout Sunday
February 4
Did you know that Montview sponsors a Cub Scout Pack? Cub Scouting serves all children–not just boys–in grades K-5, and their families. If you are or ever were involved in Scouting, please celebrate with us by wearing your uniform or any regalia you have on Scout Sunday, February 4. Learn more HERE.
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Join Montview’s Newest Group:
The 20/30s
February 11 | 9:30am (McCollum Rm)
Montview’s newest group, The 20s/30s, meets the second Sunday of the month. Join them when they meet again on Sunday, February 11, at 9:30am in the McCollum Room. Continental breakfast will be served. Whether you are partnered, single, employed, on a break, or any path in between, this group is one that you will truly feel part of! Please RSVP to todd@montview.org or text/call 773.517.0987.
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Inquirers’ Class
March 16 | 8:30-11:30am; and
March 17 | 9:30-10:30am
Take part in our next Inquirers’ Class on March 16-17. The Inquirers’ Class offers an opportunity to meet with the co-pastors and to learn more about membership at Montview. Contact todd@montview.org with questions. Learn more HERE.
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Visual Art at Montview
New artwork, created by Colorado artist Amelia Furman, and including messages from Montview members, is coming to Westminster Commons! To support this and future art acquisitions we have established the Montview Sacred Art Fund. Please click here to donate to this new fund. Learn more HERE.
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Pathfinders
Pathfinders is a lively group of women who come together on the 2nd Friday of the month at noon in the McCollum Room for socialization and learning experiences. It is bring your own lunch and beverages are provided. This is an invitation to women of all ages. For more information, email Janet Cartwright at janetlcartwright@hotmail.com.
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Join Our Flower Ministry
Do you delight in the creation of seasonal floral arrangements? Our flower ministry is inviting you! To learn more, please contact Beth Ellsworth at ellsworth@montview.org or click here.
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Immigration Task Force Luncheon
February 4 | 12:00pm (Fellowship Hall)
Please come to a luncheon entitled, “We Are All Immigrants.” We will offer an interactive “immigration poster display,” review previous efforts, discuss proposals for the future, as well as enjoy a wonderful middle eastern lunch. Crafts from the Afghan families we are sponsoring will also be for sale. To RSVP, please email janpaul@sbcglobal.net with “Immigration Luncheon” in the subject line. Read more HERE.
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Sunday School at Montview
January 21 was an exciting and interesting Sunday for our Sunday School children. They participated in the Torah Stroll event when it reached Montview by sharing their welcome posters in the Commons and helping with the mezuzah ritual in the Miller Chapel! Read more HERE.
Please click here for a chart of the Sunday morning schedule.
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Summer Sacred Art
Planning Your Summer! Here are important dates for you for Summer Sacred Art: June 17-21; June 24-28; July 15-19; July 22-26, 2024. Please choose one week. Registration is open! Click here for a program description.
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Faithful Parenting: Moments of the Heart
These short videos offer suggestions for bringing Christian education and faith formation into your home and week. We hope you find these helpful!
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To watch Sandy Prouty, Minister of Children and Families, offer a Word to the Children, go to our video page.
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Summer Youth Program Registration is Open!
Registration is open for summer 2024 opportunities for youth! We offer four unique weeks:
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June 23 - 28: JAM Ghost Ranch (open to current 6th - 8th graders)
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July 6 - 13: MOB JR/SR Puerto Rico Work Trip (open to current 11th & 12th graders)
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July 20 - 27: MOB Montreat, NC (open to rising 9th - current 12th graders)
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August 5 - 9: JAM In Town Mission Immersion (open to rising 6th - current 8th graders)
To learn more and to register, click HERE.
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A Guide to Youth at Montview
Learn more about the 2023 - 2024 programs for Youth at Montview HERE.
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PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP | |
Be an integral part of our worship services by serving in the following roles: | |
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Communion Servers
We are seeking PC(USA) ordained elders and deacons to this ministry. Click here to sign up for the dates you'd like to serve communion.
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Flower Dedications
New beginnings, birthdays, anniversaries, and gratitude are all great reasons for chancel flower dedication. What or whom do you wish to honor, thank, or remember with fresh flowers given to the glory of God for display in the sanctuary on a Sunday? Click here to make your gift of flowers.
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Greeter Sign-Ups
Be part of the team that warmly welcomes visitors and members when they arrive at church on Sunday mornings - sign up today!
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Sign-Up Your Child to Be an Acolyte
Acolyte: a child who participates in the worship service by carrying a processional cross or lighting the Christ candle
Montview acolytes bring the light of Christ into the sanctuary, leading the processional at the 11:00am service. Students in grades 3 through 12 are welcome to serve. Sign up and learn more HERE.
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Art Reflection - Boul
Read Sandy Prouty's art reflection on Gallery Guard, 2017, by Jack Boul, by clicking here.
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If you'd like to participate in our Montview groups and/or committees, here's a helpful resource list.
For opportunities to be of service in our historic building, throughout Denver and around the world, visit the "Serve" page on our website.
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