The New Paraments There are so many interesting and inspired people at Montview. I was lucky enough to get to know one of them recently. Eric Muller-Girard is the artist that is designing our new paraments for the sanctuary. Eric has worked in art and design most of his professional life; everything from painting to fine jewelry to stained glass …
MLK Day
MLK Day The neighborhood elementary school children were not able to gather in person at Montview for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, but Pastor Sandy Proudy did put some of their art work on display for the weekend. We hope the steps can once again be packed with the clear-eyed optimism and compassion of children next January. – …
Nifty Ninety Celebration: Dr. Paul Moe
Nifty Ninety Celebration: Dr. Paul Moe Paul grew up in a small town in Minnesota, but his journey through life led him out into the world. He became a pediatrician, found the “love of his life,” lived outside of the United States twice, and helped raise seven children. He is now trying to enjoy retirement! Paul spent his childhood in …
The Mitten Tree
The Mitten Tree Due to the pandemic, the Montview Mitten Tree and Coat Drive had to make a pivot. We moved the collection point to a front porch in Park Hill and invited the Park Hill community to participate as well as Montview folks. We collected 322 items including 75 coats and 85 handmade items from the Montview knitters. The …
Elders and Deacons 2021
Ordination and Installation “Covid Creativity” once again rules the day as the Elders and Deacons were ordained and installed on Sunday, January 3, 2021, outside on the labyrinth.
Montview Showers Stedman Elementary with Holiday Love
Montview Showers Stedman Elementary with Holiday Love In November, Montview set a lofty goal of providing 35 families at Stedman Elementary with the ingredients for a complete Thanksgiving meal, along with a $50 King Soopers card to purchase their turkey and fresh items. With only a week’s notice, Montview members donated enough meals and gift cards to share the love …
Christmas Trees for a Cause
Christmas Trees for a Cause Barbara Gehring, longtime friend of Montview Church (and comedy partner of Linda Klein Orosz) saw the Christmas Trees for a Cause notice in Montview’s weekly email and decided to take part. She wanted to share some highlights of their trip with the Montview community…. “To be able to cut down our Christmas tree in a …
Nifty Ninety Celebration: Margaret and Russ Wehner
Nifty Ninety Celebration: Margaret and Russ Wehner Margaret and Russ have very deep roots in Park Hill and at Montview. Russ has lived in Park Hill for 84 years. The couple married 63 years ago and have been members of Montview for 65 years. They raised their family in Park Hill and continue to live here. Russ’s family moved to …
2020 Advent Booklet
2020 Advent Booklet During this challenging era, we find ourselves waiting, waiting for an end to thingslike quarantine, racism, political strife, environmental damage, and violence. Thecenturies-old custom of observing Advent honors that time of waiting. We offer this booklet as a guide through that tradition. This booklet’s readings for each day are from the Revised Common Lectionary for the Sunday …
Stewardship Sunday
Stewardship Sunday Montview’s 2020 version of Stewardship Sunday had a festive feel to it. As I approached the steps to the sanctuary I saw Montivew’s 91 year-old stewardship chest sitting on the landing, I wondered if it had ever been outdoors since the day it was brought to the church in 1929. If it was enjoying the bright Colorado sunshine as much as …