About

At a glance

A congregation of the Presbyterian Church, USA
Traditional worship style with an open-minded, welcoming theology
About 1,700 members
100 to 120 children (age 0-10) in attendance on Sundays
More than 75 active youth (age 11-18), with regular mission trips around the country and the world
Approximately one third of the Montview Community are vibrant older adults who participate in worship, service, and education
Extraordinary choirs and music programs for all ages
Mission relationships in Nepal, Mexico, Uganda, Ethiopia, Guatemala, around the United States, and in our community
Stimulating adult education classes with professors from area universities and the Iliff School of Theology
Annual Lectureships with world-renowned theologians, scientists and scholars

Mission Statement

We believe that the love of God surrounds us. Our call is to nurture this love in ourselves and each other. Through prayer, worship, education, outreach and mission, we seek to foster spiritual fulfillment, community, tolerance, peace, non-violence and social justice. We dedicate ourselves and our church to follow the Spirit of Christ by word and deed.

Staff

It takes a village! Led by our Montview Church Co-Pastor Clover Reuter Beal, we work hard to make sure that we provide a wonderful, spiritual experience for our members, and that we have a positive impact on our local and global community.

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Session

Elder Class of 2026

Jim Polsfut
Kate Reinemund
Stephanie Williams
Jeremy Willius
Jacob Kirkwood (Youth Elder)

Elder Class of 2027

Eric Hilty
Rob Mathes
Aimee Sanders
Stacey Whiteside

Clerk of Session

Beth Ellsworth

Elder Class of 2028

Mark Lovell
Craig Parent
Krista Ranby
Amy Slothower

Treasurer

Laurie Muller-Girard

Deacons

Deacon Class of 2026

Susan Mooney
Sue Norman
Kay Sather
Candy Scott
Chet Seward
Andrew Turner
Aaron Vandeford
Elliot Wynne
Audrey Shin (Youth Deacon)

Deacon Class of 2027

Jim Borgstede
Janelle Case
John Caverly
Elyse Coberly
Jason Eleson
David Harder
Lynn Hetterich
Nancy Maynard

Deacon Class of 2028

Helen Hofer
Jeff Kirkwood
Rebecca KoenigBerg
Jonathan Orsborn
Randy Savoren
Patti Summerhill
Tasha Vandeford
Lance Warren

2026 Committee Chairs

Rev. Clover Beal
Moderator of Session

Rev. Dr. Jason Hays
Executive Minister

Beth Ellsworth
Clerk of Session

Laurie Muller-Girard
Treasurer

Mary Jo Brooks
Adult Faith Formation

Elyse Coberly
Children’s

Laurie Muller-Girard
Finance

Todd Rembe
Membership

Diane Deeter
Mission Life

Aimee Sanders
Officer Nominating

Randi Smith and Kay Sather
Older Adult Ministry

Bob Homiak
Safety

Marc Chusid
Worship, Music & Art Ministry

Brittany Hodges
Youth

Eric Muller-Girard, Peter Hulac and Rob Mathes
Presbytery Commissioners

Susan Mooney
Board of Deacons

Gordon Young
Columbarium

Scott Ranby
Montview Foundation

Carole Pauls and
Charlie Bruce
Anti-Racism Trust Team

A Presbyterian Session is the ruling body of the local church. At Montview, our Session is made up of the current Elders and Co-Pastors. The Elders are nominated and elected into their positions typically for three-year terms. At any given time, there are fifteen members of Session, consisting of twelve adult Elders, one youth Elder and two Co-Pastors. These members make pertinent decisions for the church, having both executive powers as a group and pastoral responsibility.

Montview Deacons follow the example of Jesus and love by serving, both in and beyond the faith community. It is a ministry of caring, love, compassion, prayer, and community service. Some key Deacon efforts include extended communion, fellowship events, cards of concern, chancel flowers and welcoming babies. Their efforts provide meaningful connective tissue within our congregation and transform the hearts of recipient and Deacon alike.

History

Since its congregants first met to worship in a cloth-ceilinged tabernacle in 1902, Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church has maintained a mission of community outreach that has positively influenced the neighborhood and city of Denver.