See what is happening at Montview with the weekly bulletin insert.

ERACE Homelessness Run • August 23rd
Montview Church is co-sponsoring this run in City Park this Saturday, August 23. Complimentary entry forms are available on the table in the Narthex. Run or walk? All proceeds of this Senior Support Services event benefit hungry and homeless seniors.

Annual Free Spirits Progressive Dinner! • August 23rd
Contact Michele Horn at hornmic@aol.com or 303-316-0190 for more information (what to bring) and to RSVP.

Healing Service • August 24th in the Barrett Chapel at 9:00 am.
As we recognize that healing has a power and an intention all its own, moving with limitless energy and wisdom in our lives, we pray for healing for our loved ones, our church community, our nation and our world. We speak of our needs and tell stories of others’ healing, which extend the possibility and promise for wholeness for us all. Join us on the 4th Sunday in August at 9:00 a.m. in the Barrett Chapel for a short service of music, prayer, and healing.

Our Sunday School Staff Luncheon and Training • August 24
11:00 in the McCollum Room
We will share a meal, get to know each other better, look at the basics of this program, receive the 2008-2009 curriculum, and do team planning. See you then!
Childcare with lunch will be available for this activity. You can meet your children in Room 212 after our meeting. Please contact Danean, burke@montview.org 303-355-2095 x109 to make a childcare reservation.

Network of Spiritual Progressives Program • August 24th & 25th
The Network of Spiritual Progressives is hosting an historic two-day interfaith conference, August 24-25, at the start of the Democratic National Convention. The featured presenters include Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun Magazine. Topics include A Covenant With America, a Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Middle East Strategy, and the Global Marshall Plan. Sunday and Monday morning will be at St Paul Methodist Church (1615 Ogden Street). Monday afternoon will be at the Curtis Hotel downtown. For more information and registration, visit www.grassrootsprog.meetup.com/25/ or call Judah Freed at 303-722-2110.

Interfaith gathering kicks off 2008 DNC • August 24th
The first official program of the 2008 Democratic National Convention will be an interfaith gathering that is open to the public. The first-ever interfaith gathering hosted by the Democratic National Convention Committee will take place at 2 p.m. August 24 at the Wells Fargo Theater in the Colorado Convention Center. Keynote speakers will include: Bishop Charles E. Blake, presiding prelate of the Church of God in Christ Inc.; Dr. Ingrid Mattson, president of the Islamic Society of North America; social activist Sister Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking”; and Rabbi Tzvi Weinreb, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union. Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is scheduled to address the event, along with several local interfaith leaders, including: Imam Abdur-Rahim Ali of the Northeast Denver Islamic Center; Rabbi Steven Foster from Congregation Emmanuel; the Rev. Lucia Guzman; Buddhist Kathryn Ida; and Democratic leader Polly Baca. Music will be provided by Denver’s The Spirituals Project and Grammy-award winning gospel artist Richard Smallwood & Vision. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets can be requested by e-mailing InterFaith@demconvention.com or calling 720-362-2520. More information can be found online at: www.demconvention.com/interfaith.

Meditate 2008 • August 23rd - 28th
A Place for Quiet Contemplation at the Democratic National Convention
Join us for an interfaith gathering with meditation teachers from the Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Native American, and African spiritual traditions. There will also be a yoga class every morning, and entertainment in the evenings after 7:00. The event will take place at Fishback Landing Park, between the Downtown Aquarium and the REI Superstore. For more information go to our www.meditate08.org. Opening ceremony August 23rd from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Green at Denver Aquarium (700 Water Street). It’s an outdoor event with entertainment and invited guests. Please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair to sit on. All events are free and open to the public.

Return to Two Services at 8:30 and 11:00 am • September 7th

An Evening with Barbara Coloroso • September 11th
Odyssey School, 8800 East 28th, Stapleton - Barbara is the author of four international bestsellers including The Bully, The Bullied and The Bystander. She writes about teaching our children to care about others and to make good choices in our world of contradictory messages. Barbara speaks from her experience as a mother and an educator. Several of her books will be available for sale and Barbara will sign books after her presentation. Advance tickets are not needed. The $5 per person admission can be paid that evening.

The Power of Now: The Wisdom of Eckhart Tolle • September 13th
The Power of Now class planned for August 30 has been rescheduled to September 13 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. If you are registered already, we will be expecting you in September. The class draws on the teaching of Eckhart Tolle and others of similar perspective, and addresses the promises and perils of living in the present moment. Familiarity with Tolle’s teaching is helpful but not required. Please call for reservations at (303) 355-2095 ext. 117 or Christensen@montview.org. There is no tuition.

Friends of Sabeel-Colorado Palestine Event • September 13th
Montview Church hosts this conversation and dinner. “Prophecy, Politics, and Palestine: Understanding and Confronting Christian Zionism” Rev. Dr. Fahed Abu Akel and Professor Don Wagner, two nationally-known experts, partner to talk about Christian Zionism and its serious impact on-the-ground for Palestinians. A catered, Middle Eastern dinner follows the lecture. Everyone invited! Lecture at 4:00 pm $10 Dinner at 6:00 pm $15. More information on the Commons Table.

Empower The Positive - Harvest of Hope • September 18th
This year we gather for an African theme dinner and joyous celebration of Africa, and to welcome Ugandan Dr. Julian Atim, speaking of her experiences growing up in Uganda and her work there on HIV/AIDS issues. The annual Harvest of Hope evenings seek to raise awareness and funds for the Church World Service Africa Initiative. This year the focus is on HIV/AIDS. Dr. Atim brings close knowledge of HIV/AIDS – she lost both of her parents to AIDS. She has chosen to continue her work in Uganda, and encourages other Ugandan physicians to do the same. For ticket information, contact Hal Lynde (303) 988-5391, or visit www.harvestofhopecolorado.org. Invitations are available in the Narthex and Westminster Commons. Look for more information in the September Montview Messenger.

Second Wind Fund Walk • September 21st
On Sunday, September 21, Montview folk will be participating in the 7th Annual Second Wind Fund Walk/Run/Ride. Montview is a Faith Community Partner with Second Wind, which provides professional counseling services for uninsured or underinsured youth at-risk for suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Colorado youth. For more information, or to register, check with Hal Lynde (303) 988-5391), pick up registration brochures in Westminster Commons or the Narthex, or register online at www.thesecondwindfund.org. Come walk (or run or ride) on September 21st, or support a walker, to show your support for this vital and successful initiative. Look for more information in September Montview Messenger.

Flu Shots at Montview • October 5th
Contact Julie DeLong at juliedelong@mac.com, 303-388-4312 or Darcy Allshouse at darcy_allshouse@yahoo.com, 303-780-9716 for more information.