Church of the Mountains
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
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Join us Sunday at 9:00 a.m. for Worship!
Pastor Donna will lead worship & share a reflection on Thanksgiving of the Saints & Gratitude based upon Deuteronomy 8:7-18.
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Events & "Going On's"
If you have events or information you would like included in these weekly updates please email me by Wednesday each week and I'll make sure they are included!
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Hi All~
Thank you for attending the Congregational Gatherings. Also, thank you for your willingness to serve and usher COM into the future. I realize that we are shaking up the current structure and that can be difficult, but let me remind you of a prophetic radical that did the same some 2000 years ago.
It is in His name and memory that we serve.
On
November 26th
we will have a Team Leadership Meeting after church until around noon. We can flesh out some broad strokes of where we want to head without getting stuck in any details. The Congregational Team, is also invited.
Potential topics: Youth activities, adult/youth Sunday school, Resources, spiritual growth and formation, future plans for community outreach/congregational growth, and integration into Railyard Project
Thank you, and as always, I am honored to walk alongside you doing God's work.
In Love,
Donna
Reverend Donna Farrell
Pastor, Church of the Mountains, Truckee United Methodist Church
(530) 913-5343
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We will OPEN for Night #1 tonight
and most likely Friday if this weather continues as predicted.
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Check out this flyer!
Hopefully you'll find these posted around town to help people understand, when we are open, how people can find out and the basic rules for our guests!
EWC Info Flyer
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Thank you all who make this ministry a success!
We serve this month November 28th & 30th
Contact Sandy Butler with questions or sign up downstairs to help in the future!
Email Sandra
During the month of November
we are doing a food drive to help stock the shelves at the FRSC with non perishable foods such as: cans of soup, chili or stew; canned meats and fruits; snacks and granola bars ... there is a box in the downstairs living room for all your donations!
Each time you go to the store, pick up something to share with someone in need!
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Truckee Community Christmas
Coat Drive and Toy Drive
Again this year we will be supporting
Truckee Community Christmas
Starting now
you can bring in clean, gently worn or new coats that will be distributed to local families in need this Christmas Season. Leave them in the downstairs living room ~ blue "warm coat" bin
November 25th ~ December 14th
there will be a Red Collection Barrel for you to collect new, unwrapped toys. This program will provide toys to approximately 500 Truckee children again this year!
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KidsCan ~ Recycling Project
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Please continue to bring your CRV recycling to COM and support our ministry with Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian of turning garbage into good!
These recyclables are exchanged for money which is being donated to International Health Partners and Hands of Hope to provide life and hope for children in Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
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Weekly volunteers needed @ COM
Questions on any of these roles or anything else at the church, can be directed to
Cathie or Pastor Donna
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PRAYER WORKS!
Learn more about the science behind prayer and our
Church of the Mountains "Prayer-Net"
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This Sunday evening
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we will meet
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. location TBD
Join us for deep, authentic discussion, allowing for different views on things happening in our world today.
Enjoy a beverage & some food....or not.
530-913-5343
Take a look at the discussion questions for this week:
Link Here!
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Meets on Monday's 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
in the downstairs living room of the church. They are studying the book of Genesis. All are welcome! Contact Judy Jensen with any questions:
Email Judy here!
This is a small group so the time may change occasionally, if you are interested in being notified of last minute changes please provide your phone number or email to Judy.
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Join us for Centering Prayer
in the Gethsemane House on
Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
We start with the daily meditation from Pray As You Go which is music, scripture and contemplation for 10-12 minutes, followed by the remaining 18-20 minutes of silent meditation. Here is a link to Pray As You Go for you to check out and use on your own!
Click Here!
The time does change on occasion because we are a very small group, if you're interested give me a call/text or email and I'll make sure you get the updates for any time changes!
comumc@sbcglobal.net or 775-690-7694
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Church of the Mountains fully embraces the Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds slogan of the United Methodist Church.
Expanding on that, this small group opportunity is a step in action towards living into that statement more fully by standing up for and welcoming people of all sexual orientations & gender identities and affirming that all people are created in the image of God in our church and in the larger United Methodist Church book of Discipline.
Continue to let Cathie know if this is a ministry you support, and we will meet as a group soon.
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Message from Bishop Carcano
"Advocating for a Clean Dream Act"
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Click Here!
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Standing with our Immigrant Students & Families in the
Truckee Tahoe Area
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There are many community events being held to support this effort, if you would like to receive these email's let Cathie know and she will forward them to you!
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Annual Church Conference Celebration
When: Sunday December 3rd
Worship will be about 45 minutes followed by our Annual Church Conference, which will be about 30 minutes. This is a time to discuss the business of the church and celebrate!
Afterwards, around 10:15 we will share a pot-luck brunch.
Come join us for this special Sunday
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Lay Servant Ministries “Spiritual Gifts”
When: Saturday, Dec. 9th, 8am-6pm
Where: Roseville First UMC
Advanced registration is required. Please register on the Conference website at
www.cnumc.org/register
. Cost of the course is $20 and will include snacks and beverages. Lunch is at student’s expense. Payment should be made at time of registration.
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What:
Fun local shopping event for the upcoming holidays……Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner is having its annual Soroptishop event!
When:
TONIGHT:
Thursday November 16th, 6-9 PM
Where:
Truckee Commnity Recreation Center
Cost:
$10 ~ Includes access to 40+ vendors, a glass of wine from Truckee River Winery and appetizers
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Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus is proud to announce this year Holiday Concert,
A Season of Peace. Saturday, December 9th & Sunday, December 10th at the Resort at Squaw Creek.
Come and enjoy many favorite songs of Christmas. Fun for the whole family! Purchase tickets at
www.truckeechorus.org
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Stay Connected!
"Like" us on FaceBook
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Blessings from the office!
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Cathie Foley | Church of the Mountains| 530-587-4407| Cell: 775-690-7694| comumc@sbcglobal.net | www.churchofthemountains.com
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