Congregational Member of NAACP Boulder County
Continuing to move toward being a church that is a open and affirming to all, Heart of Longmont Church Council made the decision to join the Boulder County NAACP as a congregational member.
By doing so we have joined with other congregations from different religious faiths in Boulder county to increase diversity and cultural competency as well as strengthen the interfaith community through education and united action.
As part of that community we will abide by the following covenant:
We, as congregational affiliates of the Religious Action Committee of the NAACP Boulder County, agree that faith traditions have a responsibility to speak and take action against racism, social injustice, and the misuse of religion to justify the oppression of others. We also believe that all human beings have a place at the table, regardless of race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, socio-economic status, gender expression, sexual orientation or marital status.
If you have any questions regarding our membership, please reach out to Reverend Claire or Rod Edmonds.
“Jesus knew that the old eye-for-eye philosophy would have everyone blind. He did not seek to overcome evil with evil. He overcame evil with good. Although crucified by hate, he responded with aggressive love.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boulder County Crop Hunger Walk
The traveling trophy awarded to HOL in 2021.
Heart of Longmont has a long history of participating in the Boulder County Crop Hunger Walk. Reverend Carol Lillie introduced the church to Crop Walk in 2008. That year there were five participants. Starting in 2010 Linda Johnston, a church member, became the head organizer for volunteers from HOL.
The walks are community based walks held around the country to support sustainable responses to hunger and poverty. Twenty-five percent of the money raised is returned for local needs. In Boulder County Community Food Share is a major recipient. Seventy-five percent goes to Crop Walk founder, Church World Service.
In October of 2022 walkers from the Heart of Longmont participated in the walk and raised
$2573.
In October 2021 Heart of Longmont had the most walkers of any group in Boulder County. The
traveling trophy was awarded to HOL for the most participation. The sandal on the trophy represents walking step by step with those who are suffering from hunger or poverty. The sandal has been to Africa, Nicaragua and the Holy Land.
Gun Safety Partnership
Since 2022 The Heart of Longmont has partnered with the United Church of Christ to give away free hand gun safes. In 2022 over 300 gun safes and gun locks were handed out.
In 2023 two events to distribute hand gun safes and locks were held. The first was in June and the second was on Veteran’s Day. At those two events over 600 hand gun safes were given away.
Safe storage of firearms saves lives. The Heart of Longmont is passionate about promoting firearm safety in our community with this missional outreach.
