Are you interested in learning MORE about the different hands-on mission projects we do each year, here at CENTRALongmont? The Mission Committee invites you to our Mission Projects Fair, Sunday, March 5 in Fellowship Hall.
After the service, grab your coffee and stop by our tables to learn fun ways that you can get involved with Mission here at CENTRALongmont!
Project Peace and Safety Community Conversation March 4, 2023 Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m.
You and interested members of the public are invited to participate in Project Peace and Safety community conversation hosted by Pastor David and facilitated by Tim Waters. The conversation involves a structured process to answer three questions:
what are my worst fears about future peace and safety in Longmont? (which will then be set aside to focus on questions 2 and 3);
what are my best hopes for future peace and safety in Longmont?; and
what strategies should we consider for realizing our best hopes?
You’ll be asked to commit to at least one action after leaving the conversation to move the community toward our preferred future. Results of the conversation will be compiled with results of other Project Peace and Safety conversations into a report for consideration by every member, organization, and leader in the community.
February Food and Funds Drive For The Round Pantry
Thank you to everyone who donated food or funds for the Round Pantry in February! We raised $3,830 in financial donations and 555 lbs. of donated food items. Together that equals $4,773.50 in donations! Thank you for supporting this amazing outreach and helping to end food insecurity for our friends and neighbors in Longmont.
What a blessing! Thanks for your caring!
New Adult Education class… Violence, Peace, and Jesus Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary after worship, March 12-April 2
Violence—it’s roots are usually thought to be racial/ethnic, socio-economic, psychological/emotional, or geo-political. If this is true, then why doesn’t some combination of education, laws, medicine, or war result in peace? What if the root of violence in all its forms is, in fact, spiritual…and the path to peace is not through City Hall but through hearts and minds?
Join Pastor David as we seek to discover our responsibility as Christ-followers in achieving peace in our individual lives, our communities, and all creation.
We Are Invited
The Heart of Longmont would like to invite us to join them for the screening of "This is (NOT) Who We Are" followed by a discussion with Co-Producer Katrina Miller.
A short synopsis of the documentary:
"Boulder, Colorado, prides itself on being beautiful, welcoming, and inclusive. However, in 2019, racially-charged and dangerous policing involving a Black university student made national news. The documentary film, This Is [Not] Who We Are, explores the gap between Boulder’s self-image and the more complex lived experiences—both historical and contemporary—of its Black citizens.
Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) has published a weekly Lenten Devotional for 2023. TheseLenten Devotions are based on the Revised Common Lectionary texts from Creation Care Perspectives. PEC hopes this resource will provide new insights on these beloved texts during this special season.
It’s that time of year to start thinking about financial assistance for new/existing college students and also adults wanting to continue their education. The Faithful Servant Trust Fund has been offering scholarships to help with financing post-secondary education for many years. Plus, the Maxine Winter Music scholarship is available for those seeking to further their music studies. This scholarship is offered to any current participant (youth or adult) in the music ministry at Central. Youth applicants must be currently attending high school or have a high school diploma or its equivalent There is no upper age limit. More info is available on the application or you can contact Lee Smoot in the church office.
Click on the link below for the specific application. These scholarships are now accepting applications until Friday, April 7, 2023.
Starting on March 14, Men’s Bible group will begin a discussion of the book, Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual lessons for thriving in turbulent times.
From the Amazon description: this book is "a guide to uplift our spirits as we work for justice in these politically turbulent times — from Reverend Otis Moss, III, Senior Pastor at Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ and one of the country’s most renowned and beloved spiritual and civil rights leaders.”
John Watkin will be facilitating our discussion. Join us as we ponder how to live a life of promoting love and justice.
A recording of the service will be posted on the website as soon as it is available.
mer-cy noun - kindness or help; disposition to be compassionate; benevolence The Mercy Fund is a ministry of Central’s Board of Deacons. Its purpose is to show God’s love to our church family in times of personal crisis or hardship, through direct provision of basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation.
Click on the picture to go to the website and find out more about the Mercy Fund.
Project Peace and Safety Community Conversation (FH)
Sun Mar 5th
9:15am
Worship (in person and livestream)
10:30am
Mission Projects Fair
5:00pm
Latinx Service (Loft)
5:00pm
Latinx Youth (Fellowship Hall)
Mon Mar 6th
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
6:30pm
Earth Care Team Meeting (CFO)
Tue Mar 7th
8:00am
Men's Bible Study (Office Conf Room/Zoom)
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm
El Comite ESL (306)
Wed Mar 8th
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
6:00pm
El Comite Citizenship (306)
7:00pm
Chancel Choir rehearsal (choir room)
Thu Mar 9th
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
9:30am
Faith Sowers (Fellowship Hall)
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
2:00pm
Deborah Circle (Office Conf Room)
5:30pm
El Comite ESL (306)
Fri Mar 10th
9:30am
Women's Bible Study (Office Conf Room)
5:30pm
El Comite ESL (306)
Sun Mar 12th - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
9:15am
Worship (in person and livestream)
10:30am
Personnel Admin Committee (Office Conf Room)
10:30am
Violence, Peace, and Jesus (Sanctuary)
5:00pm
Latinx Service (Loft)
5:00pm
Latinx Youth (Fellowship Hall)
Mon Mar 13th
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
Tue Mar 14th
8:00am
Men's Bible Study (Office Conf Room/Zoom)
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
5:15pm
Deacons (Office Conf Room)
5:30pm
El Comite ESL (306)
Wed Mar 15th
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
6:00pm
El Comite Citizenship (306)
7:00pm
Chancel Choir rehearsal (choir room)
Thu Mar 16th
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
9:30am
Faith Sowers (Fellowship Hall)
10:00am
Priscilla Circle (location varies)
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm
El Comite ESL (306)
Fri Mar 17th
9:30am
Women's Bible Study (Office Conf Room)
5:30pm
El Comite ESL (306)
Sat Mar 18th
9:00am
Chancel Choir rehearsal
Sun Mar 19th
8:00am
Personnel and Admin (Office Conf Room)
9:15am
Worship (in person and livestream)
5:00pm
Latinx Service (Loft)
5:00pm
Latinx Youth (Fellowship Hall)
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2023 Session (Elders)
Lisa Bechard
Cheryl Bodin
Clayt Evans
Phil Goerner
Ashley Inguagiato
Kurt Knoernschild
Linda Parker
Martha Ramos
Greg Smoot
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you to everyone who donated food or funds for the Round Pantry in February! We raised $3,830 in financial donations and 555 lbs. of donated food items. Together that equals $4,773.50 in donations! Thank you for supporting this amazing outreach and helping to end food insecurity for our friends and neighbors in Longmont.
