As a rainstorm thundered outside (like a simile for gun violence), more than 100 people gathered to find a place of light and love inside EMC. “Today, as we stand for the victims of Orlando, we also stand for humanity—against any kind of bigotry,” said Memoona Ghani, a representative of the Islamic Resource Group, who voiced her appreciation…
Members of EMC, along with their friends, relatives and community members, gathered last Saturday, June 18, for a memoir-writing workshop. Janet Anderson facilitated the event as part of Morningside U: a program of church members teaching others what they know. Writers worked on freeing their memories and imaginations, and giving themselves permission to tell their stories as truthfully…
EMC plans to host a Commemorative Service for Peace and Healing, Wednesday, June 22, at 7 p.m., in collaboration with representatives of diverse communities. Readings will reflect on violence affecting those who are marginalized and those who have been killed by senseless murders; and expressions of concerns and prayers will be shared for the LGBTQ and Muslim communities….
Congratulations to EMC member Tadd Kreun, who was featured in the Star Tribune this week as landscape architect for the new Vikings stadium. Read the story.
Got 90 seconds for a bit of Minnesota history? Well-known cartoonist Dan Jurgens, an EMC member, recently was featured on MN90, telling about his connection to Superman and other popular comics. Listen here.
Today, after a year of preparation and study, and two faith retreats, five teens took the next step on their faith journeys, becoming confirmed at EMC and joining the church as members. Three more teens decided this was a step they were not yet ready to take. All eight were recognized during the service, during which they shared…
EMC welcomed Michael Kimpur (left center with the Gennrich family) last week—both to our pulpit and to our floor, where the Daylight school director sat, sharing his easy charm with our youngest visitors and members. The children learned that in Kenya, people say “jambo” to say hello and answer that greeting with “hakuna matata,” a phrase many of them…
Learn how faith and faith communities play roles in recovery for people living with mental illness during a presentation this Sunday, May 1, 11:15 a.m, at EMC. Al Levin, representing the National Association on Mental Health (NAMI), will help you: increase your understanding of mental illness grasp the impact of the associated stigma, and learn about NAMI and…
“Good question!” That was Marti Rice’s frequent answer to our myriad inquiries regarding native plants, nonnative plants, pollinators, and more during our annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 23. (Who knew that native plants don’t need watering or fertilizers?!) In addition to her presentation—during which Marti provided seeds, containers for planting, and numerous resources—we enjoyed made-to-order omelettes, created T-shirt bags, observed…
Wine and good company: That was the recipe for a relaxing evening at our women’s social event on Friday. If you missed this event, keep an eye on the calendar for our next one!