Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Montview’s Summer Book

lstrauss — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:32:23 +0000

Montview’s Summer Book

During the upcoming year, we will be exploring the idea of “calling” as a congregation and individuals. Accordingly, our church-wide summer book this year will be Following the Path: The Search for a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Joy by Joan Chittister. The author describes the book as “meant to give someone in the process of making a life decision at any age—in early adulthood, at the point of middle-age change and later, when we find ourselves at the crossroads without a name—some ideas against which to pit their own minds, their own circumstances. Its purpose, as they wrestle with the process of trying to find and follow their own special call at this new stage of life, is to both provoke thinking and to clarify it.” Chittister is a Benedictine Sister of Erie, PA, who has authored more than 45 books.

A series of discussions will be scheduled on select Sunday mornings during the summer (dates to be determined).

Common Chords – A mulitfaith celebration of sacred chant

lstrauss — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:56 +0000

Common Chords

A mulitfaith celebration of sacred chant and the call to help those in need.

Saturday, May 18 at 7:00 pm at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church

The multifaith celebration will feature chanting from individuals and groups representing a number of faith and cultures. In between performances, leaders will share individual understanding of helping the needy, after which audience members will be given time for private reflection. At the end of the event, all attendees are invited to a free reception.

Please RSVP to acastillo@habitatmetrodenver.org. Rsvp’s will help inform hosts how many people will be in attendance.

Free admission with good-will offering to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver’s Interfaith Build.

Telephone Issues

lstrauss — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:45:42 +0000

Montview is currently experiencing phone issues.

When calling Montview you may not be able to reach the person intended or their voicemail.

If possible, please email the person you are trying to reach.

CLICK HERE for a directory of staff email addresses.

Thank you.

Elders & Deacons Suggestions – Nominating Committee

lstrauss — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:38:55 +0000

Elders & Deacons Suggestions Nominating Committee

It’s that time of year when we need your suggestions for Elders and Deacons! The Nominating Committee will begin its work this month to prepare a slate of Elder and Deacon nominees for the class of 2016. You’ll find a box in the Narthex and Commons along with nomination cards for you to submit names of people you think would be great Elders (to provide leadership in the Session), and Deacons (to provide leadership in congregational care). CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE SOMEONE TO BE AN ELDER OR DEACON. If you yourself fit into one of those categories and are willing to serve a 3-year term, please submit your own name. The Nominating Committee appreciates your help and your input. Thank you!

Summer Worship Hours Beginning May 19 – One Service Only at 10:30 am

lstrauss — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:24:33 +0000

Summer Worship Hours

Beginning May 19, 2013

One Service Only at 10:30 am

Building More Than Houses: Habitat for Humanity

lstrauss — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:29:03 +0000

Click here to make an online donation for the Montview-sponsored home. Just click “next” to complete your donation. It’s simple, secure and fast.

To volunteer for a work day, simply click on one of the links below:
Saturday, July 6, 2013: Click here
Thursday, July 11, 2013: Click here
Friday, July 19, 2013: Click here
Saturday, July 27, 2013: Click here
Thursday, August 1, 2013: Click here
Friday, August 9, 2013: Click here

Building More Than Houses:
Montview sponsors new Habitat for Humanity home and seeks volunteers

“Without you, this would not be possible,” said Jaime Espinoza, a new Habitat for Humanity homeowner who will live in a Montview-sponsored home with his wife, Luz, and their two children, Ashley and Jaime Jr. “It’s beautiful to see the community change and grow for the better. Thank you for caring for others.”

The Espinoza family currently lives in an overcrowded apartment located in an unsafe neighborhood. This summer the family will work with Montview members and other community volunteers to build their four-bedroom townhome in a new community called Sable Ridge, near I-70 and Chambers. This new community will have 50 units with access to walking paths and open space, community gardens, employment centers, a nearby Boys and Girls Club, and a future light rail system.

Along with a financial contribution from Montview’s mission fund and members’ generous donations from the May campaign, Montview must fill 60 volunteer slots during July and August to help build the Espinoza home.

Since 2000, Montview has been an active partner with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver by building affordable, safe homes for low-income families.

Bill Aldridge, longtime Habitat for Humanity committee member, says, “Our Montview partnership with Habitat continues to give families the opportunity to live and grow into all that God intends.”

Through community volunteer and financial support, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver has given more than 2,000 adults and children a place to call home. Studies show that when families establish roots and feel safe, they reap tremendous benefits including better health, more education and increased job stability.

Habitat for Humanity families work hard to make their dreams of home ownership come true by investing hundreds of hours of sweat equity to build their homes and those of other families.

Montview member and dedicated Habitat volunteer, John Harris, encourages everyone to experience the joy of working on a Habitat home. He says one of his greatest joys has been the people he’s met through the Habitat community. John says he feels tremendous reward by working with his hands alongside other Montview volunteers and seeing their combined efforts transform into a home for a very deserving family.

Volunteers do not have to have any construction experience. And they never have to perform an activity out of their comfort zone. But many volunteers enjoy learning new skills by working closely with more experienced volunteers or Habitat staff members.

The only necessary attributes are a willingness to help and have fun. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Dennis Shull to receive information about signing up or simply click here to see a list of volunteer times and sign up. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to work on the site.

Click here to make an online donation for the Montview-sponsored home. Just click “next” to complete your donation. It’s simple, secure and fast

Annual Cleansing Day • May 18 — Sign up here!

lstrauss — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:27:27 +0000

Annual Cleansing Day • May 18

It is time for spring cleaning at home and at Montview.

Please join the Building and Grounds Committee on May 18th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon to help us keep Montview looking great! This year we will be cleaning the Sanctuary, painting some restrooms, mulching our gardens, edging our sidewalks, cleaning gutters, and painting some exterior windows. There will be a break and refreshments will be served. We work rain or shine and it is a great way to help! Please click here to sign up or contact David Lucas with any questions at cdlucas27@yahoo.com.

Mendelssohn’s Elijah at the Colorado Symphony – Special Promo!

lstrauss — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:39 +0000

The Colorado Symphony is presenting Mendelssohn’s Elijah on May 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and May 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Boettcher Concert Hall and they are offering Montview members, staff, family and friends a $20 ticket – best available seating!

The Symphony will offer Montview 10% of the sales generated by using this special promotional code CSO-MBPC.

Go to http://www.coloradosymphony.org to purchase tickets

Elijah, Op. 70 MWV A 25, in German: Elias, is an oratorio written by Felix Mendelssohn in 1846 for the Birmingham Festival. It depicts various events in the life of the Biblical prophet Elijah, taken from the books 1 Kings and 2 Kings in the Old Testament.

Upcoming Adult Education – Sundays at 9:15

lstrauss — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:00:36 +0000

Adult Education

Through May 12
9:15 AM

Foundations for Faith

Exploring Cathedrals

Green Room

Mo Mathews, a civil engineer and graduate of West Point, spent 24 years in the Army, including 5½ of them in Germany. There he became interested in the history and design of the many old churches and cathedrals that were carefully and lovingly rebuilt after WWII. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Greece, Russia, Israel and Turkey, visiting many cathedrals that he will discuss during these three sessions. The first session will introduce us to the cathedrals of the early Christian Church, followed by sessions on Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals. Whether you have already visited these cathedrals yourself, plan to do so in the future, or just appreciate the history they represent, you’ll come away from this class knowing more about them.

49ers Contemporary Forum

McCollum Room

May 12: Turning Around High School Dropout Rates In Denver

Speaker: Ashley Anderson, Denver Kids Inc

The challenges faced by too many DPS students and their families are daunting. Extremely high dropout/low graduation rates have hamstrung the hopes of many young people-especially minority students- leaving Denver’s schools. This bad trend is being gradually turned around. Our speaker will help us better understand the complex factors leading to such poor outcomes and tell us about the strategies that have helped her organization make a positive difference.

Summer Sacred Art for Children

lstrauss — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:02 +0000

Summer Sacred Art at Montview

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Sacred Summer Art Program is a week devoted to the visual arts in a sacred context. We emphasize group cohesiveness and individual creativity and thoroughly enjoy our time together.

The children participate in many art activities using various subjects, media and materials. These projects are inspired by many sources including stories from sacred texts, sacred spaces, and exploration of world traditions.

Our Sacred Art classes include time to get to know each other and to focus on language, imagery, symbols and beauty. All of these guide interfaith discussions and art-making to portray similarities, differences and respect.

SESSION 1: June 24-28 – 9:00-11:30 for ages 5-7
SESSION 1A: June 24-28 – 12:30-3:00 for ages 5-7
SESSION 2: July 8-12 – 9:00-11:30 for ages 5-7
SESSION 2A: July 8-12 – 12:30 – 3:00 for ages 5-7
SESSION 3: July 15-19 -9:00-11:30 for ages 8-11
SESSION 3A: July 15-19 – 12:30-3:00 for ages 8-11
SESSION 4: July 22-26 – 9:00-11:30 for ages 8-11
SESSION 4A: July 22-26 – 12:30 – 3:00 for ages 8-11
SESSION 5: August 5-9 – 9:00-11:30 for ages 5-10 Parent/Child
SESSION 5A: August 5-9 – 12:30 – 3:00 for ages 5-10 Parent/Child

(Childcare will be provided for children under 5.)

Cost: $35/child

Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Montview’s Summer Book

Montview’s Summer Book

Common Chords – A mulitfaith celebration of sacred chant

Common Chords

A mulitfaith celebration of sacred chant and the call to help those in need.

Telephone Issues

Elders & Deacons Suggestions – Nominating Committee

Elders & Deacons Suggestions Nominating Committee

Summer Worship Hours Beginning May 19 – One Service Only at 10:30 am

Summer Worship Hours

Beginning May 19, 2013

One Service Only at 10:30 am

Building More Than Houses: Habitat for Humanity

Building More Than Houses: Montview sponsors new Habitat for Humanity home and seeks volunteers

Annual Cleansing Day • May 18 — Sign up here!

Annual Cleansing Day • May 18

Mendelssohn’s Elijah at the Colorado Symphony – Special Promo!

The Symphony will offer Montview 10% of the sales generated by using this special promotional code CSO-MBPC.

Upcoming Adult Education – Sundays at 9:15

Adult Education

Through May 12 9:15 AM

Foundations for Faith

49ers Contemporary Forum

McCollum Room

Summer Sacred Art for Children

Summer Sacred Art at Montview

Building More Than Houses:
Montview sponsors new Habitat for Humanity home and seeks volunteers

Through May 12
9:15 AM