Last Sunday, September 22nd after worship, members and friends of Edina Morningside Church took part in an immersive experience of homelessness and housing needs, thanks to our partnership with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. The church’s Beacon Core Team led interactive experiences of a game, bedroom visit, video discussion, and art creation station in order to…
events category page
Our waving rainbow flag outside and the loving community inside welcomes (all year long!) those people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ). This coming Sunday, June 16th, we celebrate with Pride Sunday, a week before Twin Cities Pride and two weeks before World Pride in New York City marks the fiftieth anniversary…
Dozens of children and youth from Edina Morningside Church and our wider community have flooded the halls, rooms, stage, sanctuary and surroundings of the church, as Morningside Theatre Company’s summer suite of musical theatre camps kicked off this week. Youth in grades 2-5 are rehearsing Annie KIDS (adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical), and…
In recent years, Edina Morningside Church member Gwen Williams has shared in worship and other settings her lifelong efforts to overcome the effects of childhood sexual abuse. Her courage in addressing this history has modeled for the whole congregation the power that comes from leaning into our birthright identity as beloved children of God. Gwen’s…
EMC volunteers provided a Valentine’s-themed night during Families Moving Forward on Monday, Feb. 12. Attendees at Parkway UCC dug into the make-your-own tacos and then applied their creative skills to Valentine making; one girl created a “Caught Being Good” card for Laurie Cory, who made Rice Krispie treats. Valentine candy rounded out the evening’s dessert….
Thanks to EMC members Pam, Pam, Laurie and Mary for providing a birthday lunch—complete with taco salads and a personalized birthday cake—for more than a dozen residents, including the two birthday guests, of 66 West. “Your positive energy, expert lunch skills and good humor made for a very delightful afternoon,” wrote Christina Giese, director of…
Yesterday EMC members toured 66 West, an apartment complex for young adults who have experienced homelessness. EMC is glad to support Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative.
Join us for Make a Joyful Noise: A Christmas Pageant in Story & Song this Sunday, December 17. This season’s much-needed message of love will be performed in five stories and five pieces of music. Following the 10 a.m. service, our ever-popular annual Cookie Walk, a.k.a. the best-ever Christmas bake sale, will be held in…
Roughly 40 EMC members turned out to play games (from Catch Phrase and Telestrations to Tenzi and Man Bites Dog) and enjoy desserts (from rhubarb crisp and blueberry tart to banoffee pie and Twinkie bars) last Saturday night. Attendees of this second-annual event tasted and rated the desserts in three categories: best all-around, best presentation…
Some of the women of EMC gathered for an evening of conversation, wine and volunteerism last month. Like to join them next time around? Mark your calendar for January 26 and April 27. Hope to see you there!