Events – Religion Calendar

 

 


EVENTS


Newcomer Class
Minnehaha UMC
Sunday, March 10, 10:45 a.m.
Minnehaha United Methodist Church
3701 E. 50th St., Mpls.
We’ll be holding an introduction and orientation class for anyone new to Minnehaha or interested in joining on Sunday, March 10 at 10:45 a.m. (during Sunday School) in the library. If you are interested in coming, please let Becky Sechrist or Jenny Ammerman know so we can plan appropriately. www.minnehaha.org/contact.html


St. Joan of Arc Concert Series: ‘Women on the Moon’
Sunday, March 17, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
4537 3rd Ave. S., Mpls.
In the ‘60s, while men landed on the moon, women artists took their own giant leap into every area of the musical landscape. “Women On The Moon” is packed with hits including: “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin; “Respect” by Aretha Franklin; “Mack The Knife” by Ella Fitzgerald; “Woodstock” by Joni Mitchell; “White Rabbit” by Grace Slick; “I Say A Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick, and many more! Produced and directed by Lori Dokken. Featuring: Lori Dokken, Patty Peterson, Ginger Commodore, Judy Vinar, Joyann Parker and Rachel Holder. Tickets available at www.saintjoanofarc.org/23-24-concert.


Saint Mark’s Music Series
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
519 Oak Grove St., Mpls.
Henry Dangerfield, Organ Recital
Sunday, March 17, 2:30 p.m.
Exceptional young organist Henry makes a welcome return in his second solo recital in our Music Series. Free admission.
Music for Good Friday
Friday, March 29, 7:30 p.m.
John Stainer’s oratorio “The Crucifixion,” by Saint Mark’s Cathedral Choir. Free admission.
https://ourcathedral.org/saint-marks-music-series/


Minnehaha Youth Plant Sale
Accepting orders through March 28
Minnehaha United Methodist Church
3701 E. 50th St., Mpls.
Support our youth: get a plant! Our youth are selling beautiful plants to fund future mission trips. Want to help? Go to www.gertensfundraising.com and use Store ID: 412 to place your order through Gertens. Pick up at the church on Friday, May 10, 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 11, 9 to 11 a.m. Thank you!


‘Lift Every Voice’
Through April
Conn Gallery
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.
“Lift Every Voice” features 15 rugs recently hooked by American and Canadian women based on block prints from 1947 by the African American sculptor and graphic artist Elizabeth Catlett. Catlett’s “The Black Woman” is a series of linocuts commemorating African American women’s historical oppression, resistance and survival. The prints were later published as part of a children’s book about James Weldon Johnson’s 1900 song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which today is the Black National Anthem. During the pandemic in 2021 and 2022 the rug hookers met via Zoom, chose the prints, discussed the artist, and reflected on how they might create their hooked pieces to accurately reflect what Ms. Catlett conveyed in her block prints 75 years earlier. “Lift Every Voice” will run in the Conn Gallery through late April.


Experience Welcome at an Iftar
Throughout March
Anti-Muslim discrimination is a problem that affects us all. By standing in multifaith solidarity with your Muslim neighbors – observing their religious rituals, hearing their prayers, and joining them in the breaking of fast – you build relationships, courage, and hope that can stand against fear and hate.
There are over 16 sites around Minnesota where you can meet your Muslim neighbors at a Taking Heart Ramadan Iftar. Find a Taking Heart Iftar site near you by visiting https://mnchurches.org/what-we-do/taking-heart. Sign up to observe the prayer, share a meal, and make new friends. We bring more light into the world when we get to know each other better.
If you do not find a site near you, click again tomorrow! New sites show up with new dates throughout the season.


Refugee Donations needed!
From the Minnesota Council of Churches: Help us keep arriving families warm this winter by donating new or used winter jackets in good condition. We are currently very low on men’s and women’s jackets. We would like new, gently used, or thoroughly washed winter jackets! Please email [email protected] or call 612-230-3219 to check if your items are currently needed.


Contemplative Meditation
Thursdays at 9 a.m. online
First Monday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. in person
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.
The Plymouth Contemplatives are an affinity group committed to personal and collective transformation. Together we share in contemplative movement, silence, and group discernment as ways to be present to God dwelling in our hearts, in Plymouth’s congregational life, and in our wider community. We participate in a variety of practices with the common intention of releasing attachments to our smaller selves and consciously consenting to the movement of the Spirit through us. These exercises can help us step off the emotional roller coaster of our times. The practice of focusing on the Spirit’s movement helps us find our way through a topsy-turvy world. Everyone is welcome. Learn more about how to participate either online or in person at https://www.plymouth.org/connect/contemplatives/.


Ongoing Tuesday Vigils for Justice
Tuesdays, noon to 12:30 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.
Racial Justice Initiative justice vigils are now being held from noon to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Please join us when you are able. We always meet by Door 1 near Jones Commons. www.plymouth.org


 

SHARING FOOD


Sunday Evening Community Meals
These Sunday evening community meals are hosted and provided by Align Minneapolis member congregations and are free and open to all.
2nd Sunday: March 10, 5-6 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.
(Enter from Nicollet Ave. side near 19th St.)
To-go meal, produce and groceries from Groveland Food Shelf

3rd Sunday: March 17, 5-6 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.
(Enter from Nicollet Ave. side near 19th St.)
In-person meal around tables, produce and groceries from Groveland Food Shelf

4th Sunday: March 24, 5-6 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1200 Marquette Ave., Mpls.
In-person meal around tables

5th Sunday: March 31, 4:30-6 p.m.
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
511 Groveland Ave., Mpls.
In-person meal around tables


Calvary Emergency Food Shelf
3901 Chicago Ave., Mpls.
612-827-2504, ext. 3
The Calvary Food Shelf has returned to 3901 Chicago Ave. now that the building renovations are completed. The Food Shelf will continue its mission of providing access to fresh, nutritious food for the community. Call 612-827-2504, ext. 3 for more information.


First Nations Kitchen
3044 Longfellow Ave., Mpls.
612-791-1253
First Nations Kitchen, an outreach of All Saints Episcopal Indian Mission, welcomes all to our weekly To Go meals and Produce Give Away every Sunday from 4-5 p.m. outside our building. We cook fresh, organic, indigenous meals and give away organic produce rain or shine. This is a barrier-free food program. To donate or volunteer contact us at [email protected] or go to our website: https://firstnationskitchen.org.


Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and Friendship Community Service 
2600 E. 38th St., Mpls.
Food Hub
Free food, hygiene products, and some household goods.
Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please bring ID and wear a mask. Social distancing guidelines are in place.


Groveland Emergency Food Shelf
1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.
Plymouth Congregational Church
612-871-0277
Monday – Friday
9:30 a.m. to noon
On Groveland Avenue between Nicollet and Lasalle (Temporary entrance on Nicollet Avenue)
Hosted in the basement of Plymouth Congregational Church
Delivery is available for individuals who are housebound due to disability.
https://www.grovelandfoodshelf.org/


Minnehaha United Methodist Church 
3701 E. 50th St., Mpls. 
612-721-6231 
The Minnehaha Food Shelf serves food for the hungry on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We help distribute up to 30,000 pounds of food each month. In response to the COVID-19 virus, we have changed many things to protect both our guests and our 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.  https://www.facebook.com/MinnehahaFoodShelf/


New Creation Baptist Church
1414 E. 48th St., Mpls.
612-825-6933 
We’re still here to serve you on the first through the fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We have re-opened the food shelf to choice shopping. We do require mask, sanitizer and temp check. Be safe and God bless! https://www.facebook.com/NCBCfoodshelf/
Food Shelf
Saturdays (except 5th Saturdays)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(Grey door on the corner of 48th St. and 15th Ave.)


Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church
5300 10th Ave. S., Mpls.
612-825-6846
Serving Loaves and Fishes free community meals on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Free, to-go meals served from side door on 53rd Street. Open to everyone, no questions asked. Whatever your circumstances, you are welcome. You can simply drive or walk up to the church and receive a meal any Wednesday evening between 5 and 6 p.m.


Soup for You! Cafe  
2511 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls.
612-332-2397 
Monday – Friday, noon to 1 p.m. – Lunch
Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. – Groceries
Soup for You! operates out of the basement of century-old and deeply rooted Bethany Lutheran Church. Things have changed and continue to be in flux. Soup For You! has not skipped a beat … COVID-19  lockdown, we were there. People were fed. Unrest and our very neighborhood looted and set to flame. Our volunteers came to this place, the people were fed, clothed, nourished and hopefully comforted in this most extreme time of trauma and need. We will continue with the good support of The Village to feed, nourish and comfort all that come to our doors. https://soupforyou.info/

 

 

 

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