EMC pulled out all the stops for Mardis Gras worship and a pancake breakfast — complete with music by the Dixiecats — on Sunday, Feb. 11. While middle-schoolers and high school students set the tables and cooked up sausages and pancakes, elementary school kids made prayer books that EMC missioners will bring to the Daylight School in Kenya this summer. All the funds raised by the breakfast also will be used for a Daylight School project.
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. And one girl finished the night by practicing very high fives with Pastor Oby.
Photo by Zoran Kokanovic
Often the start of a new year sparks a resolution for more physical fitness. But what about our spiritual fitness? Come strengthen your spirit, your resilience and your sense of peace during our 2018 Lenten Series, Spiritual Cross Fit, led by Rev. Frank Bennett, Feb. 19 through March 19. Be renewed and gain greater insights into your faith and spiritual life.
Throw on your Mardis Gras beads and masks for worship — then join the hungry crowd in Fellowship Hall for a traditional pre-Lenten feast of pancakes and sausage on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. Cooking up the breakfast will be our youth, grades 6–12, and the folks who plan to visit Daylight School in Kenya this summer. Gary Lundgren’s Dixieland jazz band will be back, providing the tunes. Tickets are $5 per plate and all donations are welcome; funds raised will be used to pay for project materials at Daylight.
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 volunteer engagement. This EMC group plans to repeat their volunteerism in the coming months at this apartment complex for young adults who have experienced homelessness.
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.
Dozens of EMC members joyfully acted, sang and made music in Make a Joyful Noise: A Christmas Pageant in Story & Song on Sunday, December 17, sharing the story of Jesus’ birth and his love.
Father Christmas, aka Pastor Oby, shared letters from J.R.R. Tolkien to his daughter.
High school students perform Christmas in Prison, directed by Janet Anderson and adapted from the recollections of Hanns Lilje, Bishop of Hannover.
EMC actors relax in the pews between stories.
Tom Martens directs an intergenerational band in Christmas carols.
Confirmands perform The First Christmas Tree, directed by Larry Williams, adapted from German folklore and written by Will Vesper.
Janet Anderson and Sonja Martens are on hand as young actors rehearse their story.
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 our cozy church basement—don’t miss it!
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Come join us for this annual economic-justice event in North Minneapolis. We’ll kick off our morning with breakfast at Lowry Cafe (2207 Lowry Ave. N.) at 8:30 a.m., carol along Victory Memorial Parkway at 10 a.m., and then check off some items from our Christmas gift lists at the Goddess of Glass at 11 a.m. Questions? Contact cathybaldwin@mac.com.
Dreaming of candles and candy canes? Wreaths and trees? Snowflakes and snowmen? Come kick off this season of togetherness with conversation, crafting, and lots and lots of glue at EMC.
Our annual holiday crafting event takes place for children and adults on Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 to 5 p.m. Tables will be staffed and arrayed with crafts—from the simple to the more intricate. Each craft charges a minimal cost to cover materials. There’s no need to register or prepay. Crafters simply pay for punch cards upon arrival.
This event is another offering by Morningside U, a program of one-time workshops taught by Edina Morningside Community Church members. All classes are held at Edina Morningside Community Church, 4201 Morningside Road, Edina.