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MASKS REQUIRED
FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP
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The recent emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus Delta variant in parts of Colorado has highlighted that there may be times when changing patterns of COVID-19 transmission or severity warrant enhanced infection control measures to ensure congregational safety. I think we have entered such a time. While Boulder County continues to remain in the “Clear” category, health officials are recommending that masks be worn while indoors, even for fully vaccinated people.
As reported August 13 in the Longmont Times-Call:
"As delta variant cases surge throughout Boulder County and the nation, public health officials on Friday updated their guidance to recommend everyone 2 years and older wear masks indoors regardless of coronavirus vaccination status.
The CDC recommends that all individuals, including vaccinated individuals, wear a mask indoors in public in counties with substantial or high transmission.
Boulder County Public Health spokesperson Angela Simental said Friday afternoon that Boulder County was still classified in the substantial transmission category, according to CDC data. However, by Friday evening, it had moved into high transmission." (Emphasis added.)
While it saddens me to have to share this news, I believe that we need to watch out for each other and for our neighbors. I have notified our church Trustees and our Re-Open Team that I will recommend we move back to wearing masks while in the sanctuary on Sundays. That will also mean a suspension of coffee hour after worship for now.
It has been a long time since March 15, 2020 and we are still not out of the woods yet with COVID. But I want you to be safe and well and I want others to be cared for by us. So let’s do what we can TOGETHER to get through this TOGETHER. May God continue to hold us close.
~Rev. David Burt
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2021 Heart of Longmont Scholarship Recipients |
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In this video, Rod Edmonds and Edy-Kay Ward got together to announce the Heart of Longmont scholarship Recipients. Congratulations to these amazing students!
Foundation Fund Recipients
Brynn Beaton
Brynn will be a junior, returning to Clemson University in South Carolina in the fall. She continues to study Graphic Communications which focuses on business, graphic design, printing, packaging and production. She is also double minoring in brand communications and business administration. Brynn is passionate about the presentation aspect of ideas and products and enjoys the business and marketing side of her studies. She would love to find a job geared towards marketing or video production but is still open to anything in the business and graphics world.
Dane Desai
Dane has been attending the University of Colorado in Boulder and he is an Ethnic Studies major in addition to a Biology major. The Biology major is his scientific calling, studying species of ants and agriculture but he knew this alone did not fully complete him. Dane has always been very interested in the functioning of race and ethnicity in America and this study has opened him up to a whole new world of understanding histories from marginalized groups. He knows this combination of majors will help him tackle issues in communities that need it the most.
Leslie Grafelman
Leslie will be a junior at Montana State University this fall. She is majoring in Microbiology and has added a Genetics minor. Leslie is still participating in the Medical Laboratory Sciences program which will allow her to graduate with both a B.S. degree and a Medical Laboratory Certification. She has joined the Be the Match Club which is a group who provides students with opportunities to donate blood, bone marrow and plasma to patients in need of transplants. She and a friend are starting a club called ‘Cats for Canines’ which will focus on connecting students with dogs with the emphasis on helping mental health.
Codi Houston
Codi will continue her studies at the University of Northern Colorado in Greely for her junior year. Her focus is Early Childhood Education and she hopes to teach preschool or kindergarten. Her program will also give her director qualification which will open up opportunities when she seeks placements for her career. Codi’s major is focused on working with children between birth and age 8. Codi has especially recognized the great challenges COVID-19 has brought for students and teachers.
Jenna Moore
Jenna will return to Colorado State University in Ft. Collins for her senior year. She will be getting her Bachelor’s in Music Performance and earning her minor through the Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Arts Advocacy, and the Public (LEAP) Program. Jenna remains passionate about the idea of music as an international language and how it can unify people no matter who they are or where they come from. She is also extremely interested in arts management as well as event planning and hopes to integrate these skills into her music career.
Laurel Robbins
Laurel will be a junior at Lake Forest College in Illinois and she continues to major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Laurel continues to be interested in Genetics, Cystic Fibrosis and Type One Diabetes and she is beginning to think more seriously about a career path in research science. Getting the opportunity to research rare and neglected diseases and study drugs to treat them is very rewarding and a way Laurel would like to better her community and the whole world. Her ultimate goal is to help people and improve the lives of others by focusing on research that will directly benefit people.
David Wells
David has one semester of college remaining at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in addition to an internship. He will then graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice. His most interesting class this past year was Wrongful Convictions which demonstrated how the criminal justice system is not perfect in every aspect and gave him thought about how he can make changes to ensure it becomes better for the future. David hopes to pursue a future job as a probation officer.
Margret Patterson Scholarship Recipients
Kailla Sam
Kailla recently graduated from University of Wisconsin in Madison with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Neurobiology. She will continue her graduate education at UW Madison in a Top 3 Speech Pathology Master’s program for her certification as a Speech Pathologist. Kailla hopes to continue her growth in the field as speech pathologist in the NICU after graduate school. Kailla appreciates all the support and prayers that the Patterson family and Heart of Longmont has provided to her throughout her educational journey and cannot wait to share with everyone her next steps as a clinician.
Toby Yoder
Toby will continue his studies as a sophomore at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins. As of now his major is still in Psychology however he may explore other fields for a major but keep Psychology as a minor. Toby was able to take basic core subjects this past year and now he will be able to start classes in interest areas. Toby is not yet sure the career paths he might want to pursue but he does feel that God is with him in everything he does and he knows whatever path he goes down, God will lead him to do good work.
All of the students are excited to hopefully return to in person school for the upcoming year and we send with them our love, prayers and support.
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Our Blessing Box is very popular and is regularly being used! The most popular items that our friends and neighbors take are:
Men’s and Women’s Toiletries
- deodorant
- lotion
- toothbrushes and toothpaste
- shampoo
- hand soap
- dish soap
- feminine hygiene products
- body wash
- etc.
Popular Food Items
- powdered drink mix
- cereal
- boxed dinners (Tuna Helper, Hamburger Helper etc.)
- boxed potatoes
- Rice-a-Roni
- Pasta Sides
- bottled water and juices
- apple sauce
- canned beans
New donations are always welcomed and needed. Please drop them off in the chair next to the boxes marked in the west entrance airlock. We currently have enough canned vegetables, tuna, and chicken.
Anytime you come to the church during the week, if you’d like, check the Blessing Box. If items need to be added feel free to do so.
Thanks for all for your support with this ministry!
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Heart of Longmont at the
Boulder County Fair Parade
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Did you know Heart of Longmont was in the Boulder County Fair Parade this year? We were! Check out these great photos below, courtesy of Karen Moore. Thanks Karen for these great pictures! |
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If you are a faith-filled, mission-minded woman in the United Methodist Church you will not want to miss an opportunity to join and meet thousands of other like-minded women from around the world. The theme for this gathering is “Turn It Up!”
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Turn It Up! For spiritual healing and renewal.
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Turn It Up! For rebirth in a new time.
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Turn It Up! For women leaders.
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Turn It Up! For justice for women, children and youth.
Join us and many others from the mountain states area in Orlando, Florida, May 20-22, 2022, for the Assembly held every 4 years sponsored by the United Methodist Women. This opportunity includes:
- Soul-stirring worship infused with music and performing arts
- Impactful workshops and riveting Town Hall meetings with important national leaders.
- Action opportunities and an Experience Hall with interactive experience
The Heart of Longmont (HOL) United Methodist Women (UMW) organization has funds set aside to assist every HOL member who attends. You do not have to be a current member of UMW to get assistance or to attend. Watch for more information in the next 2 weeks and go to the website: www.assembly2022.org.
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Watch the promo video here: |
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Did you miss our Piano and Organ Recital on August 15? Not to worry! You can watch the video-on-demand on our YouTube Channel! |
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Spiritual Pilgrimage to Heart Mountain WWII Japanese American Confinement Site |
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The Racial Justice Movement and Ministries Task Force (RJMM) of the Mountain Sky Conference and community leaders will host a Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Heart Mountain WWII Japanese American Confinement Site on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. The intent of this trip is to learn both the history and what it means for us today; as community members and as disciples of Jesus Christ, practicing how to be anti-racist and together build beloved community.
We will be meeting at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center at 1 pm MT. We will be there for about 3 hours. Our time together will continue at Cody UMC, located at 1405 Beck Ave, Cody, WY 82414, for additional learning, conversation, prayer, communal reflection, and dinner.
Registration Cost is $30.
Lodging Options:
Special lodging prices are available until August 17th, 2021.
Please call the hotel directly to book your room. When making your reservation, please say it is with the “Mountain Sky Conference UMC” Group.
$179.00 plus 11% tax per room/per night. 1-4 persons per room
5 rooms are available.
$169.00 plus 11% tax per room/per night. 1-4 person per room
20 rooms are available.
Rooms at this rate are available for the nights of Friday, September 17th; Saturday, September 18th; and/or Sunday, September 19th.
If you would like to lodge with others, you are encouraged to make those arrangements (who you are lodging with) and secure the hotel reservation directly with the hotel. If you are not sure who to lodge with and would like one roommate, please email Rev. Nguyen by August 9, 2021. In addition, please indicate which nights you will be staying. The cost per night will be $84.50 plus tax.
If you are interested in attending and would like to carpool or would like a ride, please email Rev. Nguyen by August 9, 2021. We will try our best to make arrangements/connections.
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The Handbell Choir is a long-standing tradition here at the Heart of Longmont and in celebration of the church’s 150th birthday, the choir is looking for new members to come and be a part of our music ministry.
The bell choir provides worship music on the second Sunday of each month throughout the year as well as participating in other special worship services such as Christmas Eve and Easter. The traditional ringing season begins in September and goes through early May. Our Summer Ringers’ Series allows ringers to participate month to month from June through August to accommodate vacation time. We also have bell subs available throughout the year as the need arises.
Our rehearsals take place Monday afternoon at 4:30PM and go no later than 6:00PM. The choir enjoys ringing a variety of music - contemporary, traditional and original compositions. We participate in local handbell clinics and the annual Longmont Handbell Festival. The choir is open to musicians of varying abilities – we invite you to come, join us and experience the fun and joy of ringing handbells. Interested? Of course you are! Contact Linda Patten, llpatten@gmail.com or come by during our rehearsal time.
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August Compassion Offering |
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This month the Heart of Longmont compassion offering is supporting Wild Plum Head Start Program!
If you would like to make a donation for this compassion offering, send a check to the church office with "August Compassion Offering” or “Wild Plum” noted on the check memo line.
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Wild Plum School Supplies |
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As part of our partnership with Wild Plum, we are collecting school supplies during August so that the children can start the year off well.
Hilary King, director of Wild Plum has given us a list of the most useful school supplies.
- Crayons
- Markers
- Glue (bottles or sticks)
- Safety scissors
- Notebooks (spiral or composition)
- Watercolor paint
- Pencil boxes
- Playdoh
Collection stations will be set up for your contributions.
Thank you in advance for caring for the kids!!
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OUR Center Needs Egg Cartons |
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Xeriscape Landscaping
On West Side of Building
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Please save your egg cartons - all types - for the OUR Center. They receive eggs in big boxes with flats of 2.5 dozen. They then need to separate them into the regular egg cartons of a dozen. This is another way of recycling!!! Bring them to the church and leave them in the airlock and I will take them to the OUR Center.
Thanks for sharing,
Marty Allison
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Our trustees have arranged with Aiden Puckett from the scout troop our church sponsors to convert the area north of the main entrance to a xeriscaped area. This will be part of his Eagle Scout project.
Xeriscaping is the process of landscaping, or gardening, that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation. Xeriscapes can reduce water consumption by 60% or more compared to regular lawn landscapes. The plan is to have the area completed prior to the start of the school year.
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150th Anniversary Heart of Longmont Swag Still Available! |
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150th Celebration Goodies Are Still Available! - Heart...
Heart of Longmont's 150th Anniversary SWAG still available! There's still lots to celebrate during the rest of our 150th year! Swag items are still being sold on the table in the Gallery OR using the...
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Ornament - $7
Coasters (cork back) (SET OF 4) - $16
Drink Tumblers - $20
Wood Coasters (SET OF 4) - $20
Koozi - $4 each or 4 for $13
Note cards (SET OF 6) - $5
Postcards (SET OF 6) - $3
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UMW All Church Garage Sale
September 10 and 11, 2021
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United Methodist Women have taken on the Church Garage Sale as their fundraiser this year as there will be no Holiday Fair. However, you will still find baked goods, jams and jellies, and our Treasure Trove as part of the sale.
You can start collecting and bringing your items to Wesley Hall. IF YOU HAVE LARGE ITEMS such as furniture, PLEASE call Lynn Greenhalge at 303-651-3911 to make arrangements to put directly in our storage container in the parking lot.
Save the dates of September 10th and 11th from 8AM-3PM to come support UMW's biggest fundraiser for Missions. Also, you don't have to be a member of UMW to help out! If you're available during the week before, during, or after, please let Lynn know. Many hands make light work!
Thank you for your continued support!
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HOL Welcomes Children and Youth - Heart of Longmont
This church has a long history of caring for children and youth in our church community as well as the community at large: Sunday School Nursery care Vacation Bible School Headstart/Wild Plum...
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Many thanks to Karen Moore and Jenna Moore for this video montage of photos taken during our 150th Anniversary Celebration on July 11, 2021! |
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Celebrating 150 Years - Heart of Longmont
Worshiping, singing, eating, visiting - All were a part of our 150th Celebration Sunday. The old fashioned clothes, laughs and smiles showed the joy of celebrating 150 years of the Methodist Church in ...
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Come Sit A Spell - Heart of Longmont
As children from Wild Plum, church school and the neighborhood play in the front lawn play ground, the teachers, parents, grandparents will find a new place to sit and relax. As a part of our...
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Have an article or photo you want to see in the next edition of the Pulse?
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Adult Sunday School Classes on Zoom |
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Adventurer's Sunday School with Tricia Grafelman |
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Tricia Grafelman's Adventurer's Adult Sunday School has begun meeting in-person, but offers the option to join via Zoom to anyone who wishes to. |
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Topic: Adventurers Sunday School
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 836 9574 6852
Passcode: 964142
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Faith & Reason Sunday School with Marty Allison |
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Marty Allison's Faith and Reason Adult Sunday School is still meeting via Zoom, but are discussing whether to return to in-person meetings. |
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Topic: Faith & Reason Sunday School: Heart of Longmont
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 4521 8818
Passcode: 115380
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Do you have an article, story, or update you'd like to put in the Pulse?
The deadline for submissions is Monday by noon.
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office@heartoflongmont.org / 303-776-3523 / WIFI Password HOL2016M |
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The Heart of Longmont is open for in-person worship
Sundays at 10AM.
Worship services will continue to be broadcasted live on our
YouTube channel.
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The office at Heart of Longmont is open
Monday through Friday 10:00am to 2:00pm.
If you come to the office you will need to wear a mask and use the hand sanitizer inside the office doors. We may need to limit the number of people in the office at any one time.
You can call Carol at the church office, 303-776-3523, during those days and times. Or you can email her anytime at office@heartoflongmont.org.
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