At their stated monthly meeting on May 23, 2023, the Session:
discussed challenges presented by individuals who park overnight in the church lot and agreed to pursue several options for addressing these challenges in the future,
approved giving the congregation the opportunity to purchase native plants in memory or honor of an individual/individuals as part of the redesign and replanting of the flowerbeds adjacent to the Goerner wing and in front of the parking lot;
approved purchase and installation of programmable thermostats in the Goerner wing;
approved the bid of Solid Grounds, Inc. to prepare/repair flowerbeds adjacent to the Goerner wing and in front of the parking lot;
approved costs related to co-hosting (with Longmont Museum) the screening of At the River, a documentary focusing on the experiences of several Presbyterian pastors in the south during the civil rights era;
approved moving a refrigerator from the fellowship hall kitchen to the Recovery Café kitchen and purchase of a new refrigerator for the fellowship hall kitchen;
received a report on the May 9, 2023 meeting of the Presbytery of Plains and Peaks;
reviewed and received the Financial Report for April, 2023;
discussed specific dates in September-October for the 2024 Generosity Campaign.
MISSION AND EARTH CARE UPDATES
The June Summer Concert Series is returning this summer right outside our front doors. Longmont is hosting a concert for the community on 4th and Kimbark. We open our bathrooms for concert goers and have a table set up for folks to refill their water bottles at a water station. Will you help us be good neighbors? Join this fun outreach! Please click on the button below to sign up for a time slot.
Volunteer time slots still available June 23rd! Sign-up now to be part of the fun! Thank you!
When: June 2 | 9 | 16 | 23
Where: CENTRALongmont
What Time: 5:45 - 7:30 pm Or 7:30 - 9:15 pm
Questions or issues signing up? Reach out to Jennifer Haratsaris.
Hey CENTRALongmont! Did you know that the compostable cups ARE NOT RECYCLABLE? Choose a reusable, washable cup or glass instead. Or toss these items in the landfill trash bin. Thank you!
There are so many ways to get involved with mission this spring! In this month's Mission and Earth Care News read updates on our Missional and Earth Care ministries. Find ways that you can love our neighbor and care for our world. We also share news about the work of our mission partners and how you too, can get involved.
Dear Church Family - a very special thank you for all your prayers and loving thoughts for me as I start a new health journey. This is an unexpected journey and I am very blessed to have you all with me and thank you.
Thank you for all your love and support, Nancy McIlvain
Registration for Summer at Highlands Camp is open (at https://www.highlandscamp.org)! Campers will be introduced to all of God’s creation and the way it manifests in our lives. From being created in God’s image to the discovery of Jesus as the light of the world….campers will discover how all parts of creation are purposely interconnected. Campers will leave camp with a renewed sense of awe and wonder of God’s creation and their role in it.
Of course, there is all the fun they will have as well! Archery, rock climbing, ropes course, gaga ball, canoeing, paddle boarding, nature hikes, singing, arts and crafts and so much more! We sure hope you will come join in the fun this summer! Click this link to learn more.
Women's Bible Study Group
For the summer, the Women's Bible Study Group will meet on 2nd Fridays (6/9, 7/14 and 8/11) at 9:30 am at Perkins.
If you are interested in ordering some Café Justo coffee, the online ordering portal is once again taking orders, just click the button below.
Choose your variety (Arabica or Robusta, decaf or blend), grind (whole bean or ground) and roast (medium or dark) using the online form. Pay when the order is placed using an electronic check, debit or credit card. You can even create an automatically recurring order, so you won't need to remember to place a new order every month.
Cost: One Pound Decaf or Mix $12/lb.
One Pound Regular Coffee $11/lb.
Orders are fulfilled monthly, and the deadline to place an order is the first Sunday of the month. Your coffee will then usually be available for pick-up by the end of the following week, and we will contact you to make arrangements for pick-up. Questions? Contact Karey Carbaugh.
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.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Please refer to the calendar published on our website for more information.
Thu May 25th
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
9:30am
Faith Sowers (Fellowship Hall)
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm
El Comite ESL (306)
Fri May 26th
9:30am
Women's Bible Study (Office Conf Room)
Sun May 28th - Pentecost
9:15am
Worship (in person and livestream)
5:00pm
Latinx Service (Loft)
5:00pm
Latinx Youth (Fellowship Hall)
Mon May 29th - Memorial Day - Office Closed
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
Tue May 30th
8:00am
Men's Bible Study (Le Peep)
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
10:30am
El Comite ESL (306)
5:30pm
El Comite ESL (306)
Wed May 31st
9:00am
El Comite GED (Berhenke)
6:00pm
El Comite Citizenship (306)
7:00pm
Chancel Choir rehearsal (choir room)
Thu Jun 1st
9:30am
Faith Sowers (Fellowship Hall)
Fri Jun 2nd
6:00pm
June Downtown Summer Concert Series
Sun Jun 4th
9:15am
Worship (in person and livestream)
5:00pm
Latinx Service (Loft)
5:00pm
Latinx Youth (Fellowship Hall)
Mon Jun 5th
2:00pm
Story Telling Group (Fellowship Hall)
6:30pm
Earth Care Team Meeting (FH)
Tue Jun 6th
6:00pm
Mission Committee (Zoom or Fellowship Hall)
Wed Jun 7th
6:00pm
El Comite Citizenship (306)
Thu Jun 8th
9:30am
Faith Sowers (Fellowship Hall)
10:30am
Field Trip to Eco-Cycle: Hosted by Earth Care
2:00pm
Deborah Circle (Office Conf Room)
Fri Jun 9th
9:30am
Women's Bible Study Group (Perkins)
6:00pm
June Downtown Summer Concert Series
Sun Jun 11th
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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