Check out these groups and events at Heart of Longmont!
Current Groups
The Chosen Bible Study
8-week study starting Sunday, October 13
Sunday evenings, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
in the HOL Chapel
We are pleased to announce a Bible study for those who would like to take a deeper dive into scripture. The material chosen for this study is, appropriately, the Bible-based drama series on the life of Jesus The Chosen. Season 1 is an eight-week series of the life of Jesus “through the eyes of those who met him”. The series takes minor liberties with some scripture to put “flesh and bones” on Jesus, his disciples, and others recorded in the Gospels.
Each week of the study, we will have reading assignments beforehand. When we meet, we will watch one episode of the series and follow with discussion.
The study will be on Sunday evenings starting Sunday, October 13 from 3:30 PM to 5 PM in the Chapel.
Debbie and Tim Howard have led this study multiple times and find something new that touches them each time. We think you will enjoy getting to know Jesus and His story through this series.
Have questions or want to sign up to join the study? Contact the church office.
Faith and Reason Adult Study Group – Faith and Reason are a Sunday Adult Studies group that takes on subjects that inform and stretch our faith. They meet on Sundays from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM either via Zoom or in person. Coffee is available during discussion. If this sounds interesting to you, please consider joining! For more information and to join the class, please contact Sandy Rabenhorst.
Adventurers Adult Ministry – Adventurers Adult Study Group meet Sunday mornings 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM. If you are interested in joining, or want more information, please contact Tricia Grafelman.
Men’s Fellowship Group – A bi-weekly group who meet at different homes to share a meal, fellowship, and discussion. Contact the church office for more information if you are interested in joining!
Upcoming Events
Veteran’s Day Gun Safe Giveaway
Monday, November 11
after the Veterans Day Parade
Roosevelt Park, Longmont
In honor of Veterans Day, The Heart of Longmont and United Church of Christ are coming together for an impactful event. Following the Veterans Day parade on Monday, November 11, we will distribute free handgun safes to the community in Roosevelt Park. The day will start with members from both churches proudly marching in the Veterans Day parade. Afterward, we will offer free home and car gun safes, aiming to reduce veteran suicides by encouraging safe storage of firearms.
Why is this important? According to Everytown for Gun Safety, in 2021, 72% of veteran suicides involved firearms, with an average of 13 veterans per day using a firearm to take their own life. By limiting access to firearms during moments of crisis, we can make a life-saving difference.
For more information, contact Joan via the church office.
Celebration Sunday
Sunday, November 17
after worship service
Join us on Sunday, November 17, to celebrate all that God has given us! November 17 marks the end of our stewardship campaign and we hope that you will have turned in your giving goal card that day (if not earlier in November). We will have a traditional Thanksgiving-style meal right after worship service. HOL will be providing turkey and drinks. We invite all of you to bring side dishes and desserts to dress our meal and accompany the turkey! Please see the following list for what you can bring. (We are separating items by last names, please read carefully!)
Last names ending in:
- A-E Bring your favorite style of potatoes (mashed or sweet or roasted)!
- F-J Bring vegetables (green bean casserole, or any kind of delicious vegetables)!
- K-O Bring stuffing and/or gravy!
- P-S Bring salads (pick your favorite)!
- T-Z Bring desserts
We hope to see you there!
Heart of Recovering Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 27 at 5:00 PM
at Recovery Café (402 Kimbark St, Longmont)
Join us for the Second Annual Heart of Recovery Thanksgiving, hosted by Heart of Longmont and Recovery Café, on Wednesday, November 27, the day before Thanksgiving! This year’s theme is “Nourishing Community”, and we will gather at 5 PM to share a warm, delicious meal and celebrate the spirit of togetherness.
The meal will feature a variety of dishes, including turkeys and honey-baked ham. Guests will enjoy charcuterie boards and sides prepared by the Heart of Longmont community, all served on real china. Hand printed turkey place mats created by community members will add a personal and festive touch.
After the meal, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, we will continue the celebration with games, fostering more connection and fun. Each guest will leave with a thoughtful gift bag containing tea and a gift card. We will also have the opportunity to gift a large coffee pot to Recovery Café, as well. We have been told that a large coffee pot will go a long way for them!
We are looking for those who are so wonderfully gracious to contribute dishes for the meal. For those providing dishes, we would love for you to drop-off food at Recovery Café (402 Kimbark St, Longmont) on Tuesday, November 26, from 9 AM to 4 PM and on Wednesday, November 27, from 2 PM to 4 PM. We ask that cooked food, especially those needing warming, be delivered on Wednesday, November 27, to avoid refrigeration and reheating.
We are also seeking volunteers to help with setup on Tuesday, November 26, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and with serving, bussing, and cleanup on Wednesday, November 27, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Contact Hermine to sign up or for any questions you might have!
This event is a beautiful opportunity to nourish both body and soul—join us for a memorable celebration of community! Thank you for your loving kindness!
To be supportive of our Wild Plum Head Start families, we have a tradition of creating Community Baskets with gifts for each person in a Wild
Plum family. This special holiday tradition makes the holidays a bright and merry time for our Wild Plum families!
Adopt a family from our Wild Plum Head Start program and make their Holidays worth looking forward to! Pick a family out of the basket on the Connection Center, write your name and the number of the family you selected on the sign-up sheet. Please purchase something for the child listed, the siblings (we don’t know their exact ages, you will have to extrapolate based on the age of the student), and something for the parents. It can be a gift card, a coupon for a Christmas meal from King Soopers, tickets to the movies. Get creative!
Talk to Jean Malchow or Diane Elder if you have any questions.
Santa’s Workshop
Sunday, December 8
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
at Heart of Longmont
The Third Annual Santa’s Workshop is coming to Heart of Longmont on Sunday, December 8, from 2 PM to 5 PM!
On Sunday, December 8, at 2 PM we will throw our doors open and welcome children from low-income homes (most from the Head Start program across Longmont) to shop for their loved ones. Each child receives a “personal shopper” who walks them through Wesley Fellowship Hall, filled to bursting with gifts. The personal shopper helps them pick out gifts for up to six family members and then accompanies them to have their gifts wrapped, a card made, followed by a visit to Santa and snacks. Short of Christmas morning, this is a highlight for many kids who would otherwise not be able to get anything for their parents, siblings, grandparents or pets. Read more about Santa’s Workshop in the Heart Newsletter!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here or scan the QR code on the image above if you want to attend.
How can you help? Either by bringing gifts (new or very gently used) anytime from now until December 3. You can bring wrapping paper or gift bags, make cookies, or sign up to volunteer on the day of the event.
If you have any questions or want to help out, contact Tricia Grafelman.
Bell Ringing For OUR Center
Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, December 21
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in front of Sam’s Club in Longmont
We will be ringing bells for the OUR Center this year on Saturday, December 14, and Saturday, December 21, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in front of Sam’s Club in Longmont. There are many shift times available! Sign up to be a part of this long-time holiday tradition at the Connection Center in the Gallery or contact Marty Allison via the church office.
Carols: A Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 AM
in person at Heart of Longmont and broadcast live to our YouTube Channel
On Sunday, December 15, at 10:00 AM join us for CAROLS, a cantata for congregation and choir.
CAROLS (A Cantata For Congregation and Choir) is a one-of-a-kind carol compilation designed to bring musicians and congregation to the forefront during a music-centric Christmas worship service. The cantata is about 40 minutes in length, interspersed with scripture readings in support of familiar carols of the season. Songs include these holiday favorites: Joy to the World; Away in a Manger; O Come, All Ye Faithful; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Little Town of Bethlehem; The First Noel; and, of course, Silent Night.
Like all our regular worship services, the Christmas cantata will be broadcast live to our YouTube channel for those who cannot attend in person.
All Church Conference
Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 PM
via Zoom
Contact the church office for more information or if you want to attend. Read more about the All Church Conference in the Heart Newsletter.
Holiday Joy Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 22 at 2:00 PM
at Heart of Longmont
Join us on Sunday, December 22, at 2:00 PM for a very special Christmas Recital! There will be organ and piano music as well as a performance by our Bell Choir. Come for those old, familiar carols, the comfort food of the season!
Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24
6:00 PM
at Heart of Longmont (in person and broadcast live to our YouTube Channel)
We invite you to join us on Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24) at 6:00 PM for Christmas Eve Service. There will be carols and candlelight and loving celebration of Christ’s birth. Christmas Eve service will be broadcast live to our YouTube channel.
Long’s Peak UMC in Longmont (1421 Elmhurst Drive, Longmont) will be holding two Christmas Eve services, one at 5:00 PM and another at 7:00 PM.
