Connect and grow in education and community opportunitiesThere's enough for adults of all ages. All are welcome. We're the church together, and we open our doors to creative expressions of worship and ministry, radical acts of hospitality, and faith-filled endeavors toward love of neighbor. Dig in and cultivate your faith. Reach out to learn more.
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West Africa service and ambassador tripPACT Trip to Liberia, West Africa
December 26, 2023-January 7, 2024 (TBD) Open to all ages including adults without kids. We’re currently in the planning phase. Reach out for more information, or visit pact-mn.org. PACT visits our global ministry partner, Center for Changing Lives—Liberia every few years to build relationships, accompany in ministry, and create the next generation of PACT ambassadors. Interested and have questions? Let Pastor Arthur know. |
Faith and Life Conversations
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
New Branches Bethel Room
We’ll focus on building relationships with a purposeful connection between faith and real life. Grab coffee after worship and join us for a presentation and conversation on a variety of topics.
Sunday, February 5 and 12
There is Only Us
Join us for this conversation that centers around both the photography of John Noltner and the powerful way we connect as humans. We’ll feature a video with memorable stories, powerful images, and sincere storytelling. We’ll also open the door to honest dialog about empathy, civility, and inclusion.
Sunday, February 19 and 26
A presentation and conversation on the prophet Micah by Pastor Doug Morton. Who was Micah? What did he have to say to people of faith then and now? How can an ancient text like this give hope and direction to the church of today?
New Branches Bethel Room
We’ll focus on building relationships with a purposeful connection between faith and real life. Grab coffee after worship and join us for a presentation and conversation on a variety of topics.
Sunday, February 5 and 12
There is Only Us
Join us for this conversation that centers around both the photography of John Noltner and the powerful way we connect as humans. We’ll feature a video with memorable stories, powerful images, and sincere storytelling. We’ll also open the door to honest dialog about empathy, civility, and inclusion.
Sunday, February 19 and 26
A presentation and conversation on the prophet Micah by Pastor Doug Morton. Who was Micah? What did he have to say to people of faith then and now? How can an ancient text like this give hope and direction to the church of today?
God's Story, Our Story Bible study
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
New Branches Library
Join Pastor Sara for a Bible study on the voices and stories of women in the Bible. These characters are often unnamed and overlooked. We’ll spend some time each week in conversation about who they were, the challenges they faced, and the faith they shared. We’ll also consider how they compel us to live a life of faith and justice today.
February 8 - No Bible study. New Branches Coffee Hour will be held in place of this study.
New Branches Library
Join Pastor Sara for a Bible study on the voices and stories of women in the Bible. These characters are often unnamed and overlooked. We’ll spend some time each week in conversation about who they were, the challenges they faced, and the faith they shared. We’ll also consider how they compel us to live a life of faith and justice today.
February 8 - No Bible study. New Branches Coffee Hour will be held in place of this study.
Bible Exploration
Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Join retired Pastor Doug Morton for an in-depth look at the bible passage for Sunday’s worship.
Join the Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 1088 0028 Passcode: 494379 Call-in option: 312-626-6799
Join retired Pastor Doug Morton for an in-depth look at the bible passage for Sunday’s worship.
Join the Zoom.
Meeting ID: 826 1088 0028 Passcode: 494379 Call-in option: 312-626-6799
Animate Practices
Third Monday evenings, 7 p.m.
New Branches Library
We're working our way through this journal that includes these topics: Prayer, Food, Worship, Sacraments, Money, Service and Community. The journal is a collection of thought-provoking words from some of the most innovative Christian thinkers and practitioners in the country. This group of women began gathering in March 2022.
New Branches Library
We're working our way through this journal that includes these topics: Prayer, Food, Worship, Sacraments, Money, Service and Community. The journal is a collection of thought-provoking words from some of the most innovative Christian thinkers and practitioners in the country. This group of women began gathering in March 2022.
One Good Question
Second Sunday evenings, 6:30 p.m.
Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
A faith conversation with one question and one drink in one hour.
Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
A faith conversation with one question and one drink in one hour.
Christ & Culture in Film
Third Sunday evenings, 6:30 p.m.
Adults and youth are invited to watch a movie, and find and discuss the spiritual connections from their experience. What’s your story? How can contemporary films help us tell God’s story and our own?
Adults and youth are invited to watch a movie, and find and discuss the spiritual connections from their experience. What’s your story? How can contemporary films help us tell God’s story and our own?
Faith resources
God Pause is a daily devotion brought to you by the alumni of Luther Seminary. You can subscribe to God Pause to get it delivered to your email inbox every morning.
d365 is a devotional experience that seeks to provide reflections on themes that impact our faith journey. It’s written for youth and young adults, but other adults will find it meaningful as well! It can be accessed online or as an app on your phone.
FAITH5 is a simple faith practice that can be done every night in your home with your family. It connects people to God and one another, connects church to home, and connects faith to daily life.
d365 is a devotional experience that seeks to provide reflections on themes that impact our faith journey. It’s written for youth and young adults, but other adults will find it meaningful as well! It can be accessed online or as an app on your phone.
FAITH5 is a simple faith practice that can be done every night in your home with your family. It connects people to God and one another, connects church to home, and connects faith to daily life.