COVID/Flu/RSV Announcement

COVID, Flu, and RSV are on the rise.

If you are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness, please stay home in order to protect our friends and neighbors and curb the spread of disease.

We encourage you to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Join Us for

Confirmation Sunday April 30!

Remember to scroll down to see all the exciting events coming up at HOL.

You can also find upcoming events on our website by visiting: https://www.heartoflongmont.org/hol-events/

Wesley Homes Progress

Although it seems like nothing has moved forward on the Wesley Homes, there has been behind-the-scenes movement.

Clint Schahrer saw the survey to completion and the results have been sent to The Inn Between, the architect and the contractor. The next pre-approval meeting with the city for the project will be April 26.

Jean Malchow has been diligently working on refining the Outdoor Learning Center for Wild Plum. The image shows the layout for the sensory learning centers. Rod Edmonds and Jean have applied to several grant sources. We did receive a $400 grant through the Longmont Community Foundation and $50 from P.E.O. Jean has a presentation that she has been showing to various groups, such as the P.E.O.

The 150th Anniversary Team gave approval to use their remaining money of $400 for the Outdoor Learning Center. We also received a commitment to cover the cost of the survey for $15,000. Additionally generous contributions have been received totaling $31,621.

While we are grateful for the monies received we are still short of meeting the costs. If you feel moved to contribute toward the Outdoor Learning Center, please mark your contribution as such.

As always any member of the team is available to answer any questions or provide further information. The team members are Rod Edmonds, Joan Edmonds, Jean Malchow, Tricia Grafelman and Clint Schahrer.

Be The Church Sunday

Be the Church Sunday on April 16 was an inspiring success! About 100 volunteers went into our local Longmont community to help individuals and nonprofit organizations with projects, repairs, gardening, and more! Some work was done around HOL as well, including the transformation of our Giving Box and our new refrigerator. Many thanks to all who participated and put more of God’s Love into the World!

2023 March Financial Update

March was a better than expected/budgeted month with income higher than expected offset partially by expenses higher than budget.

Contributing to the good income month were several ‘catch up’ contributions from members for payments not received in January or February. The unfavorable variance for expenses was primarily related to $3,357 of repair and maintenance for the grease trap in the kitchen.

Income is higher than 2022 related to several significant contributions in January/February from longtime members. Expenses are higher than 2022 with the biggest increases in utilities, payroll, and the leadership retreat. Please note that for most of Q1 2022, we were still having ‘virtual services’ and had an open position; currently all positions are filled.

Lenten Food Drive Another

Resounding Success!

You did it again! With over 900 pounds of food and over $200 in cash, the OUR Center was overjoyed with our donations! Thank you for always supporting this cause. They had not seen boxes donated like ours since Christmas so the need is still great.

Library Books Available

The Library Burst Team is back going through books that haven’t been checked out in awhile and will be putting them out in the Gallery for you to look through and take what you would like.

Currently we have mostly Reference books but more will be added. They will only be available for a couple weeks before moving them on to make room for new choices.

All-Church Garage Sale

Clean out those cupboards, closets and garages! Our Bi-Annual All Church Garage Sale will be Friday-Saturday, July 14-15, 8am-2pm. Don't bring items before June 24th if possible! MORE INFO TO FOLLOW! Questions? Contact Gloria Hinz.

Jenna Moore Flute Recital

April 29 at 5PM

Jenna Moore will have her Master's Flute Recital on Saturday, April 29, at 5 pm at the Organ Recital Hall at the CSU University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St, Fort Collins. 

Jenna has graciously shared her musical talent with our congregation for years. If anyone is interested in hearing her play once again, please attend her recital.

Days for Girls

Days for Girls need the following items for our project menstrual hygiene kits for African girls.

We need dark, all-cotton materials (no flags, animals, people, or eyes in the design); dark flannel; hotel-sized soaps, new washcloths, cotton underpants (not white) in girl sizes 10.12,14 and women’s sizes 5,6,7; grosgrain 3/4” ribbon, and /or money to buy waterproof material. There is a box near the west entrance in which to put these items. Money can be given to Marty Allison to purchase waterproof materials.

Rocky Mountain Chorale Performance

April 28 at 7:30PM

The Rocky Mountain Chorale is having a performance here in our church sanctuary on Friday, April 28th at 7:30. You are cordially invited to enjoy this group and their wonderful music. They have graciously set aside 2 free tickets for HOL members. To get those tickets, come on Friday evening and tell the person selling tickets that you are an HOL member and if they still have the two tickets, they will be yours. If you miss that opportunity, the price of admission is $15.00 for adults and $10 for students.

Come and enjoy a wonderful musical experience.

UWF Sunday and

Film Screening Opportunity

Sunday, May 7th will be United Women in Faith Sunday. The message will be from Rev. Janet Wolf, speaking on the School to Prison pipeline. The film below depicts that message. Please consider watching and becoming an advocate for change, joining UWF Women everywhere.

Film Screening + Action Evening

 Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools

Monday, May 8, 2023

7PM-9PM Eastern / 4PM-6PM Pacific

Join us for a special screening of the film Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools in honor of the recent reintroduction of The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2023. Both before and after the screening, there will be an opportunity to join United Women in Faith members and friends in virtual advocacy action in support of this bill.

This event is hosted by United Women in Faith. There is no cost to participate. All are welcome. Space is limited and registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lunch for

Habitat for Humanity Build Day

On May 20, Heart of Longmont will be working on a Habitat for Humanity Build Day. The sign-up sheet for workers is in the narthex. We are also supplying the lunch for our hard workers that day. If you cannot help on the build, this is a way that you can still support Habitat. Marty Allison is making her scrumptious sloppy Joe mix. Now we need the rest of the fixings for the meal. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. If you cannot deliver the items to the site, contact Jan Timmons. Delivery can be arranged. Thank you for supporting Habitat for Humanity.

Hakuna Matata Choir Visit Postponed

The arrival and performance of the Hakuna Matata choir has been postponed due to delays and issues with the choir's visas being issued. We hope the issues will be cleared up soon so we can reschedule for a future date. We look forward to their arrival, whenever that may be!

We send our prayers to them as they wait for their visas and for their safe arrival at some point in the future.

Guest Pastor and Q&A on May 21

On May 21st Pastor Pedro Silva will be giving the message in the church service. He was in the film This Is [Not] Who We Are. The film was shown at Heart of Longmont on March 4th. If you missed that showing, you can watch it on PBS (KRMA Channel 6) on April 20th at 8 PM. The movie traces the history of racial inequities in Boulder.

Following the church service Pastor Silva and Katrina Miller (co-producer of the movie) will have a Q and A session about the movie.

A light lunch will be provided by the Justice Seekers.

Join the Justice Seekers Team!

Do you feel called to take action against social injustices? Do you have a desire to make a positive impact in social structure inequities? If so there is a place for you on the Justice Seekers team. 

The HOL Justice Seekers focus on reductions in gun violence, providing education and seeking solutions to racial prejudices and inequities, acceptance of LGBTQIA+ individuals and looking for solutions for affordable housing for individuals who are without homes.

We meet after church on Sundays every other month. If this call to action speaks to you, contact Rod Edmonds for more information.

Heart of Longmont Scholarship Information

Currently active church members who are pursuing post-high school education goals to the baccalaureate level are invited to apply for one of our church scholarships.

Click here to download the application.

The application or update must be submitted by Sunday, May 7, 2023 to Edy-Kay Ward at

edykay318@gmail.com.

Please contact Edy-Kay for further information.

OUR Center Needs

(From the OUR Center newsletter)

Critical Need for Food for our Market

We continue to see up to 30 new families per month in our Community Market, among an average of 75 families per day, stretching their budget to meet other basic needs such as housing and utilities and relying on us for healthy food and personal care items. Can you help by picking up a little something extra on your next trip to the grocery store?

Here are the items most in need at this time:

• Fruit Cups
• Pasta
• Canned Carrots
• Mixed Vegetables
• Canned Corn
• Diced Tomatoes
• Toilet Paper

Community Closet (Clothing Bank) Wish List

Are you doing Spring Cleaning? Perhaps we can help each other! OUR Community Closet is in need of the following items:

• Men's & Women's Plus Size Clothing
• Young teen clothes - boys and girls
• NEW underwear, bras
• Bath towels
• Dishcloths
• Kitchenware/houseware
• Cookware

Help out with Sunday Kids - If you would be willing to be a "helper" either in the Nursery or Children's Church, please let Tricia Grafelman or Lynn Greenhalge know.

Sunday Kids in Mission - Sunday Kids mission project once a month. Help is needed for gathering supplies and organizing these mini-projects. Contact Lynn Greenhalge if this activity speaks to you.

Youth Group Dinners - 5:00 PM every Sunday for 12-18 youth. It is helpful if you are able to stay to clean up. Please contact Emily Farrenkopf.

Prayer Shawls Ministry of Comfort and Prayer - Knitters and crocheters are called to help build our supply of prayer shawls for our members and community. Contact Peg Howard for more information.

Habitat for Humanity Build Day - May 20. Click here to sign up. Contact Tricia Grafelman with questions.

Saturday Family Movie: Peter Rabbit 2 - Our next family movie will be on Saturday, May 6 at 2:00pm in the YOUTH room 205. We will be showing Peter the Rabbit 2: The Runaway.

Habitat for Humanity Build Day - Our next Habitat Build is Saturday May 20. Sign up now! Click here to sign up. A sign up sheet is in the narthex of the church, as well. Also, we need help supplying lunch for the build day! Sign up in the narthex.

On May 21st Pastor Pedro Silva will be giving the message in the church service. He was in the film This Is [Not] Who We Are. The film was shown at Heart of Longmont on March 4th. If you missed that showing, you can watch it on PBS (KRMA Channel 6) on April 20th at 8 PM. The movie traces the history of racial inequities in Boulder.

Following the church service Pastor Silva and Katrina Miller (co-producer of the movie) will have a Q and A session about the movie.

A light lunch will be provided by the Justice Seekers.

All Church Garage Sale - Our Bi-Annual All Church Garage Sale will be Friday-Saturday, July 14-15, 8am-2pm. More information coming soon!

Please don't bring donations before June 24 if possible.

Questions? Contact Gloria Hinz.

April's compassion offering supports Heart of Longmont's Youth Ministry.

If you wish to donate to this month's compassion offering, you can do so online by clicking here and navigating to the Monthly Compassion Offering tile. Or, you may send a check to the church office with "Compassion Offering" on the memo line.

Heart of Longmont UWF have a Facebook page!

Click here to follow us at https://www.facebook.com/uwfoftheheart/

United Women in Faith Circle Information

Please come join a group and see what it's about, we'd love to have you!

Lydia Circle

Catherine Murphy (chair)

Second Thursday of the month at 5pm in the church Gallery.

Sarah Circle

Ann Yoder (chair)

3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30am in various homes.

Contact the church office for location.

Esther Circle

Nancy Swope (chair)

3rd Tuesday of the month at 9:30am, various homes or church Parlor.

Call the church office for location.

Elizabeth Circle

Linda Morris (chair)

3rd Monday of the month at 1pm in the church Gallery.

Our Mission:

Putting More of God's Love Into The World

Helping all persons find deeper meaning and God’s purpose for their lives as committed Christ-followers.

Serving as the Heart of Longmont means:

We will welcome all persons, without reservation or judgment,

just as Jesus Christ would do.

We will work tirelessly by entering into intentional acts of compassion and social justice to make our community a place where God’s love is known by all, where poverty and deprivation are unknown by any, and where respect for the worth and dignity of each person is the norm.

We will respect and honor other religious traditions

while choosing Christ as our way of knowing God best.

We will emphasize life-long learning so that we may

engage our world from a dynamic and creative perspective.

We will work to protect God’s creation.

We will practice stewardship of all aspects of our lives,

including time, talent, financial resources, and spiritual gifts.

The office at Heart of Longmont is open

Monday through Thursday 10:00am to 3:00pm.