All Together

 

An All Together is an activity for everyone in the St. John’s community and if you’re reading this…we mean you!  These fellowship events provide time for people of all ages to come together and celebrate fellowship as a congregation.  All Together events are also a chance to invite friends, family, and neighbors to participate in the fun.

All Together Activities This Season

Sunday, September 19: Hunger Awareness Craft for All Ages

The Children, Youth and Family Committee is teaming up with the Community and Neighborhood Committee to bring three weeks of education about our feeding ministries to all ages at St. John’s.  Everyone is invited to Fellowship Hall after worship where we will decorate grocery shopping bags and learn about hunger in Minneapolis.  These festive bags will be handed out the following Sunday for worshippers to take home and fill with food shelf items.  This is a great opportunity for prayer partners and intergenerational fellowship.  Contact Julie Hurbanis or Sue Herridge for more information.

Sunday, October 3: Community Meal Fundraiser

On the fourth Saturday of each month, St. John’s hosts a free meal for members of our community.  We usually feed 30-60 friends and neighbors.  Join us in fellowship hall after worship on Sunday, October 3 for a healthy, balanced and simple meal just like the ones served on every fourth Saturday.  Support this important ministry by making a generous donation and inviting others you think might appreciate this opportunity to make a difference.

Sunday, October 31: Stewardship Sunday

This year we ask you to consider giving a gift that is meaningful to you.  We all measure that meaning differently, based on our relationship with God, our congregation and the income we’ve been blessed to receive.  What is your meaningful gift?  How might giving make a difference in your life this year? 

Instead of using Time and Talent forms this fall, we’re inviting everyone to try one new thing.  No strings attached!  Have you always wanted to usher?  Sign up for one Sunday.  Are you curious about the community meal?  Volunteer to serve later this fall.  Haven’t been to a Bible study in awhile?  Come to the Book of Faith study this fall.  There are plenty of ways to participate in the life of this congregation, but we tend to find our niche and stay there.  This year, get creative and agree to try something new!

Planning for Life Passages: An Adult Forum this Fall

October 24 - Marriage Preparation and Planning (Pastor Mark and Pastor Meta)

October 31 - Stewardship Sunday: No Forum

November 7 - Having a Health Care Directive (Fairview Partners)

November 14 - Care Options for Aging Parents (Linda Walker, Southwest Senior                                          Center)

November 21 - Financial & Estate Planning (Rachel Stulen, Thrivent Financial)

November 28 -- Funeral Arrangements (Steve Bransted, Gill Brothers)

December 5 -- Planning the Funeral Service (Pastor Mark and Pastor Meta)