Join us in Faith this Sunday! 

Pastor Rebecca Irelan will be sharing her message "What Does Jesus Mean by Unity?"

Join us in-person or via Zoom at the link below.  

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How do you engage Scripture? Some people read it. Some people sing it. Some people discuss it with others. Some people meditate on it all by themselves. I have done all the above, but one of my favorite ways to hear what Scripture has to say to me is to rephrase it in my own words for my own life. I used to do this while praying aloud the psalms, and then a few years ago started writing those paraphrases down. So far, I have written my way through a third of the psalter. This week, I share one of them with you in the hopes that you will incorporate more Scripture into your spiritual life and make the psalms your own.

Here is my prayer/paraphrase of Psalm 8:

Source of Life, Ground of Being,

Lord of Love, How majestically we fail to name you!

Even the heavens cannot tell your glory

But the cry of a babe, the tear of an infant can call down your grace.

When I think of the universe, the many worlds you’ve created,

and the pale blue dot we live upon, what are human beings in the vastness of space?

And why would humans of all beings be the special object of your grace?

Yet you have formed us in your image, prepared us for your likeness

made us the crown of Creation and put all your creatures in our care:

the ones who live with us, the ones who die because of us,

and the ones who can no longer survive without us.

Help us! Source of Life, Ground of Being, Lord of Love, how essentially you are

I AM

for all the earth

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us after worship on Sunday, August 10, for our Visioning Session. What a meaningful time it was to reflect on who we are as a church and listen for where God is calling Church of the Mountains in the seasons ahead.

Your openness, hopes, and dreams shared that day will help shape the future of our ministry, community outreach, and spiritual life.

We are especially grateful for the potluck dishes, the thoughtful conversations, and the spirit of togetherness that filled the room.

Because of you, the vision for Church of the Mountains is being woven with love, faith, and possibility.

Join us for an end-of-summer Potluck Picnic Lunch at West End Donner Beach on Sunday, August 31, 12:00 - 2:30pm.  Bring a beach chair, food to share, swim suit, and a playful spirit!

Contact Lisa McCready for questions at 530-414-0531.

Come walk a labyrinth and set your intentions for the season ahead. Pastor Rebecca will offer a brief introduction to this ancient meditative practice before we begin.

This is an open and welcoming experience!

August 17 and 18th at 5:30pm
August 27 and 28 at 9:15am (after school drop-off)

Meet at the Boulders off of Deerfield Park.  Park in the public parking across from the swimming pool at the corner of Dolomite and McClintock Loop.  We will walk from there.  Wear sturdy shoes!

Come ready for a meaningful time of reflection.

Pastor Rebecca Irelan is available for conversation, prayer, and connection at the church office during these times: Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.

You can also reach out to Pastor Rebecca directly through her contact info below:

Cell Phone: 415-505-6237

Email: RJIRELAN@GMAIL.COM 

Temporary Address (through Nov. 30):
10841 Cinnabar Way, Apt. 4
Truckee, CA 96161

Spouse: Hank Millstein

Judy Jensen, the group leader welcomes everyone to participate. 

We read and discuss the books we have chosen in an informal discussion and look forward to spending time and sharing our faith with one another. We pray as an introduction to our study—and we close with prayer.

Our group are also members of the Prayer Net and welcome requests that come to us through the larger church body.

Any questions? Reach out to Judy at 530-448-6474 or church email comumctruckee@gmail.com

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