We Belong, Together.

The stories we tell (and don’t tell) shape our lives and our communities. Storytelling can be an act and a practice of individual and collective liberation. Join us as we welcome Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs, Co-Executive Director of MNIPL, to the pulpit for a Sunday of stories and inspiration.

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Special Guest Worship Leader: 
Jim Bear Jacobs
Co-Executive Director, Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light | he/him
Born in St. Paul, Jim Bear Jacobs is a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation, an American Indian tribe located in central Wisconsin. He has degrees in Pastoral Studies and Christian Theology and has served various churches as youth minister, adult Christian educator, and director of Men’s Ministries. Presently, he is Program Director for Racial Justice for the Minnesota Council of Churches. He has served as a parish associate at Church of All Nations Presbyterian Church. He is a cultural facilitator in the Twin Cities and works to raise the public’s awareness of American Indian causes and injustices. He is founder of “Healing Minnesota Stories,” an initiative dedicated to creating events of dialogue, education, and healing, particularly within faith communities.

Pop into the Social Hall after worship on Sept. 20 and connect with staff and congregants who are planning small groups and gatherings for this Fall at church. We have an array of opportunities planned to connect and deepen together in the coming months!

Dinner 6-6:45; Breakout Groups at 7 pm

October Menu: To come
We always offer vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, nut free, and kid-friendly options.

Every second Wednesday of the month, swing by church for a delicious home-cooked meal at 6 p.m. in the Social Hall. After dinner, join a breakout group! All are welcome and there is no charge. All church events are alcohol-free.

For the past five years, we have carried a construction loan. Each year, $132,000 — nearly 10% of our annual operating budget — goes directly to loan payments. That is money going to a bank instead of to our programming, our community partnerships, and our shared ministry. If we pay off the remaining loan, we can free up $132,000 per year for ministry, justice work, and community building. Learn more on our Finish The Promise Web Page, and do your part: