Announcements
Worship
Worship Canceled & Church Closed
Mount Olivet is closed and all worship services are canceled for Sunday, January 25 due to inclement weather. As you drink your hot cocoa and get ready to shovel and play in the snow, please enjoy this throwback online service from the vault/archive: youtube.com We'll keep you updated about any further cancellations this week. Stay safe!
Community
Annual Youth Missions Play
Who killed Zeus? When the Greek gods go undercover in modern-day NYC, only one wise detective can stop chaos from breaking loose! Join us for the Mount Olivet Players production of Pandemonium on February 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7 PM or on Sunday, February 15 at 3:30 PM. Tickets are free, but donations encouraged to support Mount Olivet youth missions.
Racial Equity Resources
One of the legacies that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., left in Chicago was Operation Breadbasket, an organization headed by Jesse Jackson that methodically pursued economic justice. Learn more about the operation and hear from the Methodist minister who participated.
Caretakers of God's Creation
From Creation Justice Ministries Keep in mind these three big threes: 1) Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide make up greenhouse gas emissions; 2) emissions, deforestation, and food waste are top contributors to climate change; 3) viewing life through the lens of climate justice (how global warming is affecting people near and far), making changes both large and small, and speaking up to others are keys to addressing the problems.
Food Drive
During these difficult times, we are helping the families at Glebe Elementary School put food on their tables by donating canned goods. Place your items in the basket in the Preschool Lobby on Sunday or leave in the bin on the 16th Street porch (entrance door #1). The following low sugar and low sodium items are needed:
- Canned fruits
- Canned tuna
- Canned soups
- Canned vegetables
- Canned tomatoes
- Peanut butter (in plastic jars)
- Cereal
Contact Linnea Carlson with any questions.
Adults
Children & Families
Youth
Confirmation Class
Mount Olivet's Youth Ministry is committed to building a compassionate space where all are welcome to explore their faith. Our confirmation study for 8th graders or above begins on March 1 at 4 PM in the Youth Area. There will be 6 sessions (skipping Palm Sunday and Easter). Confirmation Sunday will be April 26. Contact Evan or Pastor Sara at skeeling@mtolivet-umc.org with questions or to register.
Fire
Fire Update
Progress continues toward finalizing our fire side restoration. We are working closely with our contractor on upgrades required for our fire alarm system. Work is tentatively scheduled for the end of January. Once fire alarm work is finished, our contractor will complete our punch list and schedule our remaining county inspections.
Installation of office furniture and Gathering Space furniture is complete.
As a reminder, until the restoration project is finished, we continue to be limited to the sanctuary, preschool, youth area, fellowship hall and L-8 and L-9. Staff continue to work at home. We thank you for your patience as we move through the restoration and remain grateful for your continued support and prayers. We look forward to opening the doors to our new space soon!
