Church of St. Peter
1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy.,
651-452-4550,
stpetersmendota.org
Healing Minnesota Stories:
Dakota Sacred Sites Open Tours
May 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
June 1, 1 to 5 p.m.
Tours meet at the Church of St. Peter, and are led by Jim Bear Jacobs (Mohican) and Rev. Kelly Sherman Conry (Oglala Lakota). Through storytelling, contemplation and meditation, tours illuminate the history of Minnesota land, foster a present relationship with the past, and help participants envision a better way forward. Register: mnchurches.org/what-we-do/healing-minnesota-stories
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church
5760 Portland Ave. S.,
612-866-2579, dllc.org
Lives of Faith and Book Author Series
May 7, 14, and 21.
5:30 p.m. community meal,
6:30 p.m. presentation.
Free and all are welcome!
May 7: Rev. Emmy Kegler, author of “One Coin Found: How God’s Love Stretches to the Margins” and “All Who Are Weary: Easing the Burden on the Walk with Mental Illness”
May 14: Rev. Dr. Yolanda Deson Byers, author of “See Me, Believe Me: A Guide to Deepen Allyship with Congregational Leaders of Color”
May 21: Dr. Bruce Gleason, Author of “Sound The Trumpet, Beat the Drums: Horse-Mounted Bands of the U.S. Army, 1820-1940” and “Cold War Cadence: A Military Musician’s Berlin Memoir, 1988-1991”
Spring Art and Vendor Boutique with Free Sale!
May 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Hale-Page-Diamond Lake Neighborhood Garage Sale is happening, and we are excited to be a part of it! Featuring a variety of handmade goods, art, and more. We’ll also have a “free sale” of items the church facility no longer needs or has outgrown. Make sure to stop by to see all the offerings.
St. Albert the Great
E. 29th St. & 32nd Ave. S.
612-724-3643
saintalbertthegreat.org
Mother’s Day Recital
May 11, 1:30 p.m.
Karin Wolverton is an opera professional in addition to being one of our great cantors. She’ll present a vocal concert covering several genres of music. All dedicated to mothers. We will also have a drawing for a beautiful Mother’s Day Basket for attendees. Cost is free-will offerings.
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community
4537 3rd Ave. S., 612-823-8205
stjoan.com
St. Joan of Arc Book Club
May 14, 6 to 8 p.m.
Discussing “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean, Facilitated by Cathy Anhut. We meet in the Arc (north side of 45th Street across from the parking lot). Books chosen by surveying the group. We recommend joining our email group. Contact Lucy Petermeier: 612-823-8205 to join.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Ave. S., 612-871-7400
Plymouth.org
Book Club
May 17, 10:30 a.m.
Interested in joining? Have any questions? Contact Wanda Bee at [email protected]. Check the book cart in the Cloister Garden to purchase books. We prefer to meet in person, however, if you need to join via Zoom, please call: 253-215-8782
Plymouth’s Elaine Marsh Library
Over 3,000 books, which may be checked out for up to a month.
Open weekdays 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m., Sundays 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays during program year.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church (ELCA)
1720 E. Minnehaha Pkwy.
612-722-1083
holycrossmpls.org
Summer by the Creek!
June 1
We love our neighborhood! Each year in June we celebrate the arrival of summer with our neighbors at Summer by the Creek. The day begins with worship outdoors and continues with lots of food, games, and music. This is a free event. All are welcome!
Minnehaha United Methodist Church
3701 E. 50th St., 612-721-6231
minnehaha.org
Taizé Service
With all that is going on around us, it is important to slow down and make sure we are feeding our souls and listening for God
periodically. Take an opportunity for renewal through prayer, song and silence at our monthly Taizé services. We livestream our services, so you can catch Taizé from wherever you are in real time, or when you want.
Central Lutheran Church
Free Store Needs Donations!
333 S. 12th St., 612-870-4416
centralmpls.org
Sunday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A critical community resource that allows guests to shop for what they need at no cost. Items needed: blankets, towels, sheets, kitchenware and clothing. Donations accepted from 4th Ave. loading dock. Press call button and someone will help you. All donated items should be clean and in good condition. Call with any questions.
MCC Refugee Services
122 Franklin Ave. W, Suite 100
651-724-0944
mnchurches.org
Household and Bathroom Supplies Needed!
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MCC has welcomed hundreds of new arrivals to Minnesota. These families come with nothing but a few suitcases. We need your
support in creating welcome kits. We have set up gift registries with items included in every welcome kit. Donation guidelines and links to our wish-lists available at mnchurches.org/ways-help/give-items. We are especially looking for: bar soap, laundry detergent, deodorant, shower curtains, and shower rings. Call, email Noah at [email protected], or drop donations off at our offices
SHARING FOOD
All Saints Episcopal Indian Mission
3044 Longfellow Ave., 612-791-1253
allsaintsindianmission.org
First Nations Kitchen
firstnationskitchen.org
Sunday 4 to 5 p.m.
Weekly To Go meals and Produce Give Away. We cook fresh, organic, indigenous meals and give away organic produce.This is a barrier-free food program. To donate or volunteer contact: [email protected] or go to our website.
Calvary Lutheran Church
3901 Chicago Ave. 612-827-2504
clchurch.org
Calvary Emergency Food Shelf
612-827-2504, ext. 3.
clchurch.org/food-shelf
Providing access to fresh, nutritious food for the community. Call for more info.
CES Community Emergency Services
1900 11th Ave. S.
612-870-1125, cesmn.org/
[email protected]
Appointment required
Monday and Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 6 p.m.
Church of the Incarnation
3817 Pleasant Ave. S.
612-822-2101,
Espanol: 612-874-7169
incarnationmpls.org
Harvest of the Heart
harvestfromtheheart.org
Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and Friendship Community Service
2600 E. 38th St. 612-827-7928
greatfriend.org
Food Hub
Second and fourth Saturdays,
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Free food, hygiene products, and some household goods. Please bring ID and wear a mask. Social distancing guidelines are in place.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
2730 E. 31st St. 612-978-7974
htlcmpls.org
Soup for You! Café
soupforyou.info
Lunch: Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m.
Groceries: Wednesday noon to 1 p.m.
More information on our
Facebook page or our website
Joyce Uptown Food Shelf
3041 Fremont Ave. S.
612-825-4431 (for appt.) and emergency hours.
joyceuptownfoodshelf.org/
Monday 10:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday noon to 4:45 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Minnehaha United Methodist Church
3701 E. 50th St., 612-721-6231
minnehaha.org
facebook.com/MinnehahaFoodShelf
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We have changed many things to protect guests and volunteers — rigorous cleaning routines,streamlined procedures, moving outside, wearing face masks and following the 6-foot social distancing guideline. Please be patient as we continue to improve what we do.
New Creation Baptist Church
1414 E. 48th St., 612-825-6933
newcreationbaptistchurchmn.org
facebook.com/NCBCfoodshelf.
(Grey door on the corner of 48th St. & 15th Ave.)
Saturday (except 5th Saturdays) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We do require mask, sanitizer and temp check.
Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church
5300 10th Ave. S., 612-825-6846
nokomisheights.org
Loaves & Fishes
loavesandfishesmn.org
Wednesday 5 to 6 p.m.
Free, to-go meals served from side door on 53rd Street. Open to all, no questions asked. Just simply drive or walk up to the church.
Pilsbury United Communities
3650 Fremont Ave. N.
612-302-3400. pillsburyunited.org/
No Appointment needed, bring I.D.
Brian Coyle Center
420 15th Ave. S. 612-338-5282
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Waite House
2323 11th Ave. S. 612-721-1681
Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Ave. S., 612-871-7400
Plymouth.org
Groveland Emergency Food Shelf
612-871-0277
grovelandfoodshelf.org
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 a.m. to noon
Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 6 p.m.
On Groveland Avenue between Nicollet and Lasalle (Temporary entrance on Nicollet Avenue.)
Hosted in the basement. Delivery available for individuals who are housebound due to disability.
