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Connecting and Supporting United Methodists Globally Often, United Methodist pastors are burdened with debt resulting from loans to complete seminary. Or worse, they are prevented from answering their call to ministry because they aren't equipped to... Read more heartoflongmont.org

The Adventurer's Adult Sunday School class is beginning a new study Interrupted : When Jesus Wrecks Your Comfortable Christianity by Jen Hatmaker. We meet at 9am in room 208 upstairs . The study will run from Sept. 29 to Dec. 1 . We welcome anyone who is looking for some delicious fruit or donuts, a cup of coffee or tea, and some interesting, contemplative discussion. If you have questions, please contact Tricia Grafelman at 303-506-3678 or email her at  grafsanatomy@gmail.com .

GET TO KNOW OUR STAFF

Meet Devon Towry, Heart of Longmont's Digital Content Manager! Devon joined the Heart of Longmont staff in August 2019. As resident cyber-wizard, she curates the Pulse newsletter, makes graphics and videos, and manages the Heart of Longmont website and social media. If there’s something you’d like to see in the Pulse or on the website, let her know! You can send your ideas and requests to devont@heartoflongmont.org. Devon is an aspiring author and has a couple of novels in the last stages of revision. She writes science fiction, fantasy, mystery, romance, and permutations and transfigurations of all those genres. When she’s not writing, she can be found playing and livestreaming video games on Twitch.tv, embroidering tea towels, crocheting, reading, or watching films and shows. She loves dogs, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Sherlock Holmes, Dungeons & Dragons, and Vampire: The Masquerade. Her favourite holidays are Halloween and Christmas.  Devon is in the Heart of Longmont office Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Drop in any time to say hello! She’d love to hear about your favourite books and movies.

UNITED METHODIST NEWS

Please find below a selection of articles from the United Methodist News Service: www.umnews.org

9 New England churches consider disaffiliation | United... Citing The United Methodist Church's unchanged position on LGBTQ issues, nine congregations in the New England Conference are embarking upon an eight-month "process of discernment" to consider disaffiliation from the denomination. In a Sept. Read more www.umnews.org Border woes test, unite immigration ministries | United... Many of those attending the Rio Texas Conference's Border Convocation told stories of what their last months had been like. They were not summer vacation stories. The Rev. Read more www.umnews.org What comes after GC2020 petitions deadline | United... By Heather Hahn Sept. 20, 2019 | UM News Other Manual Translations: 한국어 View More Do you have a question about The United Methodist Church? This is the place to get answers. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, will answer... Read more www.umnews.org Zimbabwe church embraces hearing impaired | United... In April 2016, the Rev. Juliet Thondhlana of St. Matthew United Methodist Church presided over a rather unusual wedding. The bride and groom were both hearing impaired. "I was limited in what I could do in the pre-marriage counseling, as I did... Read more www.umnews.org Tropical Storm Imelda Devastates Southeast Texas Tropical Storm Imelda caused major flooding across parts of Southeast Texas. Photos by Shannon Martin. By Bruce Tomaso As torrential rains pelted southeast Texas late this week, members of the Texas Conference scrambled to assist those in need. Read more www.txcumc.org Panama City Church Gives Generously to Hurricane Dorian... Lynn Haven UMC (LHUMC), located in the heart of the Hurricane Michael devastation, knows the pain and heartache of losing everything. On October 10, 2018, Michael was relentless with its power. Many members of Lynn Haven UMC lost their homes,... Read more www.awfumc.org 'Chuck Knows Church' is Back A free online teaching series based on "Chuck Knows Church" and designed to help churches discuss critical issues will be available starting Oct. 1. The 16-session video teaching series uses a study guide to help congregations learn about... Read more discipleship-ministries.tea... Joining Latino Methodism 'a public statement' For many Hispanics, joining a United Methodist church makes "a public statement," said the Rev. David Maldonado. In an interview for Hispanic Heritage Month, this leader in Hispanic Methodism talks about how the church helped... Read more www.youtube.com

N.E.W. Plan would create 4 denominations | United... A United Methodist group has submitted legislation that would dissolve The United Methodist Church and form four new global denominations instead. The legislation says the new Methodist expressions would be traditionalist, moderate, progressive... Read more www.umnews.org 2030 targeted for end of world hunger | United Methodist ... By Jim Patterson Sept. 24, 2019 | UM News Focusing on five root causes of world hunger could lead to its eradication by 2030, according to the United Methodist-supported Bread for the World Institute. Read more www.umnews.org Court docket reflects busy conference season | United... By Linda Bloom July 26, 2019 | UMNS Reaction by United Methodist regional bodies in the U.S. - as well as the Council of Bishops - to the Traditional Plan adopted by the 2019 General Conference dominates the fall agenda of the denomination's top... Read more www.umnews.org Church in Liberia gets malaria medication | United... By E Julu Swen Sept. 20, 2019 | MONROVIA, Liberia (UM News) The health department of The United Methodist Church in Liberia received $40,000 worth of malaria medications and other supplies donated by the United Methodist Board of Global... Read more www.umnews.org Open Minds, Open Hearts, and Doors Wide Open | Desert... "We in the Desert Southwest Conference stand for these values. These are the things we hold dear to us. This is what we hope for even as we keep hoping, praying, and working toward unity in our future." - Bishop Bob Hoshibata Read more dscumc.org 48th Women of Color Scholar Builds Community, Promotes... When Elyse Ambrose began studying for her master of divinity degree, she never imagined she would continue to a doctorate. But many of her academic advisors at the Interdenominational Theological Center noticed her passion for her work and... Read more www.gbhem.org Online Course - Implicit Bias: What We Don't Think We Think GCORR presents a free online course Implicit Bias: What We Don't Think We Think Based off of the popular Implicit Bias Workbook, GCORR has created an online course for anyone who is interested in learning and teaching others about implicit bias. Read more www.gcorr.org Faithful and Inclusive- The Bible, Sexuality, and the... Faithful and Inclusive allows you to gain an understanding of how United Methodists can be both obedient to God's Word and fully welcoming to LGBTQ persons in the church. This six-session resource for Sunday schools and small groups has been... Read more www.institutefordiscipleshi...

Bishop plays peacekeeping role in Central Congo | United ... By Pierre Omadjela Sept. 25, 2019 | LODJA, Congo (UM News) United Methodist Bishop Daniel Lunge Onashuyaka is playing a peacekeeping role in the Sankuru Province, home to the Central Congo Conference with 16 districts and more than 500 United... Read more www.umnews.org Group learns about causes, solutions for human... By the Rev. Thomas Kim Sept. 23, 2019ㅣPHNOM PENH, Cambodia (UM News) Other Manual Translations: 한국어 View More Do you have a question about The United Methodist Church? This is the place to get answers. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist... Read more www.umnews.org Audit reveals Zimbabwe churchs farming potential |... The United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe is taking its first steps toward utilizing church land to develop large-scale farming projects. In June, the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area embarked on a land audit to look for opportunities to make agriculture... Read more www.umnews.org 'Serving Our Neighbors Is What We're Called To Do' Logistical planning and preparation to host Vacation Bible School takes many months under the best circumstances. So imagine what that process looked like for University Park UMC this summer when the church decided to take its VBS on the road to... Read more ntcumc.org Remembrance, Repentance and Restoration: Denomination... Becca Roller stood proudly on the corner of Fourth Street and Walker Street. Smiling, with tears streaming down her cheeks, she clapped as the procession of hundreds made its way from John Stewart United Methodist Church to the Mission Church and ... Read more eocumcnews.com Black leaders meet to discuss future of United Methodist ... Dozens of key African-American laity, clergy and episcopal leaders met in Chicago on Thursday and Friday to discern and map out the future of the Black Church in The United Methodist Church as a prelude to the 2020 General Conference. Read more www.unitedmethodistbishops.org World Communion Sunday | UMC Giving Together, we enable national and international graduate students to change the world. Celebrate World Communion Sunday on a date that is convenient for your congregation. Read more www.umcgiving.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

New Member Café

If you have been thinking about joining the Heart of Longmont in our mission to put more of God’s love into the world, or you are just curious about our history and who we are, you are invited to join Pastor David at our New Member Café right after church on Sunday, October 13. You’ll learn about our Methodist heritage, the history of the Heart of Longmont and what it means to be a member. Participating in the Café puts you under no obligation. So, come and let’s learn together! Pizza from Abo’s Pizza will be on the menu.  Sign up sheets are on the Hospitality Desk in the Gallery.

All Church Work Day

October 19th 8am-12pm (or as much time as your able) We have inside work, cleaning, outside yard work, and small projects to do! The church has plenty of tools but it's a good idea to bring gloves, a hat, and a water bottle. Please contact John Murphy at murphyslaw229@gmail.com with any questions. P.S. Coffee and donuts at 7:30am!

UMW Holiday Fair

November 2nd is this year’s date for UMW’s Holiday Fair! For the past several years, we have had an upscale sale – a Treasure Trove – of gently used items. Now is the time to be thinking of what you might have to donate ~ remember to ask your neighbors and friends too! Updates will be coming soon on when we will begin accepting your donations. Please contact Catherine Murphy 303.356.6528 if you have any questions or need to have items picked up.

Blessing Bags Blessing Bags were assembled following the Feeding Our Souls dinner last Wednesday night. There are boxes next to the main entrance and the West airlock containing these bags – please take one or two and keep them in your car. When you see someone asking for help, offer one of these bags instead of money.

We will continue to put Blessing Bags together after Feeding Our Souls (3rd Wednesday of the month). Your donations of any of these items is greatly appreciated! Find the Blessing Bags box in the Gallery: Socks Water bottles Protein snacks Chap stick Tooth brush and paste Hand wipes Granola bars

Agape Safe Haven Needs

Agape Safe Haven is Longmont’s only sober Christian homeless ministry, which reaches out to homeless brothers and sisters by offering overnight shelter. They also provide counseling services from a licensed psychotherapist, assistance with resume writing, interviewing skills workshops, and much more. If you are interested in volunteering with this great service, please contact Communications Director Jessica Bennett at agapesafehaven.jessica@gmail.com. With the 2019-2020 winter sheltering season approaching, they are reaching out for donations of paper goods, over-the-counter meds, kitchen items, laundry items, pantry items, and bathroom cleaner items, to name a few. See below for a selection of their needs, or visit the Hospitality Desk for a printed list.

Paper towels Toilet paper Plastic cutlery  Paper Cups Trash bags Sandwich bags Reusable plastic food containers Boxes of Kleenex Band aids  Neosporin Tums Eye drops Allergy Tablets Multipurpose contact solution

Laundry Soap Fabric softener Stain remover Dryer sheets Bleach Bathroom cleaner Lysol Tub and tile cleaner Peanuts Snack crackers Cookie packages Protein bars Coffee Tea

Women's sports bras Women's t-shirts Women's sweat pants Women's socks Men's t-shirts Men's underwear Men's long socks (black and white) Hand and feet warmers Gift cards for King Soopers, Walmart, Safeway Hair cut vouchers

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Worship: Sundays at 10:00 AM - Nursery available during service - Join us for coffee & fellowship before & after service Children & Youth Sunday School at 9:00 AM Adult Sunday School Classes: Adventurer’s – Room 208, 9:00 AM Faith and Reason – Room 110, 8:30 AM Horizon’s – Room 104, 8:45 AM

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OFFICE SCHEDULE

Carol Barnett Office Manager Monday 9am-3pm, Tuesday 10am-2pm Wednesday 10am-3pm, Thursday 9am-2pm Devon Towry Digital Content Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm Sandi Austin Print Content Tuesday-Wednesday 12pm-3pm, Friday 9am-12pm Carol Wiggins Accounts Tuesday-Thursday 9am-3pm, Friday 9am-12pm