2nd Annual Friendsgiving & Karaoke on Thanksgiving Day
Thurs, Nov. 28, 4:00-8:00pm
Mountain View United Church
Everyone is invited to our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving and Karaoke Event as a way to find community on this holiday. This is a potluck meal followed by fun fellowship during karaoke. A menu, the time of the event, and additional details will be sent in The View: November edition. A sign-up sheet will be on the table after worship starting Sunday, November 3.
Who We Are
Mountain View is an ecumenical church affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ, and the United Methodist Church. We welcome all people without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background, marital status, economic status, or personal ability. Recognizing individual differences, we believe that all people can grow and practice their faith in beloved community. We welcome into the full life and ministry of our church all those who seek truth through the teachings of Jesus. As an ecumenical congregation, we consider ourselves to be an Open and Affirming (UCC), More Light (PCUSA) and Reconciling (UMC) congregation.
Rev. Dr. Tracy Hughes
Rev. Dr. Tracy Hughes, Lead Pastor, brings to Mountain View United Church 18 years of experience as an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, and faith-based peacemaking with Common Global Ministries spanning 20 years. She has worked with children, refugees, teens, families, elders, immigrants, people without homes, women and children fleeing violence, and rural farmers in places of war.
Contact me at: re[email protected]
Mental Health and Inclusion
Mental Health & Inclusion Ministries, serves individuals living with mental health challenges and brain differences. Ministry with this community includes Sunday Hangouts, Saturday Inclusion Picnics, Participation in Choir and as Offering Stewards. Wider participation in Nami, Alzheimer's, and Suicide Prevention walks. This Ministry is led by a lay team composed of members and friends of Mountain View United Church.
Music Director David Brussel
David Brussel Musical Director, is the Music Director of the Broomfield Symphony Orchestra. He has served as music director for a number of Denver area churches, and has directed productions by a number of local orchestral, choral, theatrical and operatic ensembles. David played French horn with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra from 1982 to 2018, and is an active freelance performer on horn and piano.
He holds degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory and Northwestern University, and has taught at the University of Georgia, Metropolitan State University, and Colorado State University. His published works include two sets of art song and opera aria transcriptions for horn and piano, and a book of truly arcane musical trivia. You can hear him on piano at a number of venues in the Denver area, including the Mercury Café.
Office Manager
Allison Heistand-Phelps - Office Manager & Graphic Designer
Allison serves as the Office Manager at Mountain View United Church, where she combines her organizational expertise with a passion for creative design. With a strong background in graphic design and human-centered design, Allison plays a key role in managing the day-to-day operations of the church while also crafting visually compelling materials that enhance communication within the community. Her experience in inclusive design and accessibility ensures that all members can engage meaningfully with the church's activities. Allison brings a unique perspective, drawing from her background in art therapy mental health counseling and trauma-informed care, to create designs that resonate deeply with the church's mission of compassion and inclusion.
Contact me at: [email protected]
What We Believe
As an inclusive, progressive faith community we believe:
Everyone is loved by God.
Being a church is more than just worship on Sunday.
We are called to work for justice and inclusion in our communities.
We are to stand with the most vulnerable among us.
The earth is a gift from God and we are called to be good stewards of creation, protecting all life and the environment.
If you are straight, bi, trans, or queer you are welcome. If you are a person of faith or no faith you are welcome. Every person is loved by God and is welcome at Mountain View United Church.
Mountain View Church Nurtures Beloved Community by honoring all people as being created in the image of God, inherently dignified and beloved. We joyfully host LGBTQ rites and ceremonies such as name-change blessings and weddings. As part of this vision, we also Nurture Communities of Belonging, Communities of Justice and Communities of Inclusion. To find out more about each of these ministries please go to their pages.
Ministries
Social Justice
Nurturing Communities of Justice
Mental Health & Inclusion
Nurturing Communities of Inclusion and Belonging
Events
Worship with us Online
or in-person at Church
Wherever you are on your journey or even if you are at home in your pajamas, you can join us!
Sunday Worship Service - Every Sunday at 10 am
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Rental
Safe, inclusive rental space inside and outside the church is available for weddings, birthdays, classes, meetings and other events. For more information, email us at [email protected].
Contact Us
Hours: 9 am - 3 PM
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Phone: 303-755-3799
EMAIL: [email protected]
ADDRESS: 10700 E Evans Ave,
Aurora, CO 80014
Sundays Services: Starts at 10am
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