Join us this Sunday as our young members tell the Christmas story during our annual pageant. The children will perform “Merry Christmas, Grandma,” written by Alex Heetland, EMC music director, and adapted and choreographed by Janet Anderson, EMC director of children, youth and families. See you there at 10 a.m. All are welcome!
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Morningsiders met for brunch, caroling and a bit of shopping yesterday morning. We kicked off our day at Victory 44 in north Minneapolis, where we ate eggs with bacon, dates with bacon, French fries with bacon, snow peas with bacon—and discussed our favorite Christmas movies. With happy stomachs, we walked Victory Memorial Parkway, caroling to bicyclists, dog walkers, and…
The University Singers and Chamber Singers celebrate the holiday season with selections by Bouzignac, Bach, Puccini and Monteverdi’s Magnificat from the 1610 Vespers during a concert on Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. The performance is directed by Alex Heetland, Edina Morningside Church’s music director, plus Matthew Mehaffey and Kathy Romey. The free event takes place at Hamline Church…
Yesterday we lit the second Advent candle, the candle of peace. During another week that seemed full of sadness and tragedy in the world, it was good to gather together, seek solace in God, and share community with one another. We were reminded: “Even where there is war and discord, whether between countries, within families or…
Over 100 children and parents from our congregation, our preschool, and our neighborhood gathered yesterday in the church basement for our annual Advent workshop—making everything from sugar-cube houses to tin luminaries to wine-glass snow globes. Thanks to Cathy Baldwin for organizing such a charming and successful event! To quote the Grinch, “Oh the noise, noise, noise, noise!” It was a symphony.
Yesterday during worship, we lit the first candle of Advent, a time of hopeful anticipation and preparation. “Christ is coming. Christ is always coming, always entering a troubled world.” These were among the words we shared as we lit the candle, hoping for peace and looking forward to Christmas. If you haven’t participated in an Advent service yet,…
This year’s shepherds practice their lines in our refurbished third-floor space during a rehearsal of the Christmas pageant. Our kids are looking forward to performing their musical version of this wondrous story for you on Sunday, December 20.
It’s not too late to register for our visit to Mia, a.k.a. the Minneapolis Institute of Art. EMC members will view the “Delacroix’s Influence” exhibit on Friday, Nov. 13. Molly Cox and Laura Simonson are organizing. Contact the office to register. Tickets are $20 each.
During our Sunday worship, member Bill DeLaittre gave a moving invocation in honor of his fellow veterans. Bill’s speech reminded us that too often we take our safety and security for granted and that we need to remember these protections are granted to us by many people whom we will never know or have the opportunity to thank. His speech included this reminder: “Please let…