Spirit of
the Lakes United Church of Christ
An Open and Affirming, Just Peace, and Anti-Racist Community of
Faith!
2930 Thirteenth Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
612-724-2313
Rev. James Pennington, Pastor
David Lohman, Minister of Music
Deb Smith, Office Manager
Max, Church Dog
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THIS Wednesday, Feb. 4, "Church
Nite"
Special Celtic Service
7 PM
Please join us for a journey back to Celtic
times. We will share in readings, prayers, candle lightings, songs &
annointing with oil for healing in the Celtic
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Sometimes in focusing
upon our differences, we lose track of just how much we share--and how
fundamental the part we share is to the traditions and beliefs we cherish. Come
help us foster an awareness conducive to justice for everyone, our differences
aside.
Join us for "RACIAL
JUSTICE" Sunday @
10:00
AM
Pastor James delivers the Message:
"Do Unto Others Before They Do
Unto You?"
The image above is used with the kind permission of Scarboro
Missions. If you'd like a copy, you can order one here: Golden Rule Poster. |
ADULT
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:00 AM @
SPIRIT
Join us for a lively and respectful conversation
on a variety of timely topics which touch upon our spiritual and ethical
concerns. We continue with TransGender issues. Everyone welcome!
Coffee
served!
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February meeting:
Saturday, Feb. 14, 8:30- 10:30 a.m.
...at the home of J.... Please join us for a delicious brunch and inspiring
conversation as we grow together in spirit and community. For any
information about Men of Spirit! please contact R....
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BREAKFAST N'
PRAYER
FEB 17
BREAKFAST N' PRAYER. Meet SOTL members and friends at
7:00 am on Tues., Feb 17 at L...., for a monthly
Breakfast 'n' Prayer. Prayer is provided free of charge, but please plan to buy
your own coffee and/or food.
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Everyone is cordially invited to attend
the
MacPhail Center for Music Suzuki Seniors
Concert.
Sunday, February 8
12:30
p.m.
Antonello Hall
MacPhail Center for Music
501 South
Second Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota
L...., student of
MacPhail facilty member Katherine Wood,
will be featured on the program.
There is no admission fee for this recital;
however, a donation to the MacPhail Center for Music financial aid program is
encouraged.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE BEYOND THE SOTL
COMMUNITY
Families Moving Forward is a faith based
organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota that provides temporary emergency
shelter, permanent affordable housing and supportive services to low income
families with children. In collaboration with over 40 local congregations and
thousands of volunteers, we provide hope to homeless families with children
temporary housing at the local congregations.
.  SOTL and Lyndale
UCC co-host families the week of 2/15/09. The shelter will be housed
at the Union UCC in St. Louis Park. SOTL needs volunteers for Monday
2/16 and Tuesday 2/17.
Opportunities still available:
The organization also needs donated blankets.
For more information or to sign up, please contact J....
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You Gotta Have
Heart
"You Gotta Have Heart," a fundraiser
cabaret, will be presented
Saturday, Feb. 7
6:00 pm
Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church
5011 31st Ave. S, Mpls.
Sponsored by A Minnesota Without Poverty, this event includes a silent
auction, appetizers, dinner, dessert, and a cabaret. Music by Lisa Davis, Rev.
Susan Schoon and Mark Ertl features love songs and children's music from around
the world. Proceeds benefit small startup businesses in the Midtown Global
Market (the Old Sears Building) through the Micro Enterprise program, which
provides tenants with low-interest business development loans. For more
information or to make your reservations ($30 per person) contact A....
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"The Show
So Gay"
"Be Our
Valentine"
Wednesday, February 11th 7-10PM
The Suburban World
Theater
3022 Hennepin Avenue (Uptown)
Minneapolis
In memory of Lawrence King.
Meet the cast and crew of "The Show So Gay." Screen two
episodes of the new show in its entirety. Enjoy wine tasting, hors
d'oeuvres, a cash bar, the silent auction, and surprise guests! Watch a
live taping of an episode and see the debut of The Show So Gay's new music
video: So Gay.
This event is also a fundraiser
for the show; suggested donation is $10.
Offered in conjunction with Intermedia Arts
which is a 501 c 3 non-profit entity; donations may be tax deductible. For
more information, please email Intermedia Arts or call
612-871-4444.
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20% Theatre Twin Cities presents
the regional premiere:
THE NAKED
I
Monologues from Beyond the Binary
by Tobias K.
Davis
Five
performances:
Thurs.. Feb. 12, 7:30
PM
Fri. Feb. 13, 7:30 PM (ASL
interpreted) and 10:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 14, 7:30
PM
Sun. Feb. 15, 7:30
PM
Bedlam Theatre
1501 South 6th Street
Minneapolis
This production features more than 30 local
directors, designers, and performers, including our own Enzi Tanner.
Award-winning transgender female-to-male (FTM) playwright, Tobias K. Davis.
explores the bodies and experiences of transgender, gender-queer, and intersex
individuals. The play includes monologues, duologues, and short sketches.
It boldly explores the land beyond 'male' and 'female'. Not appropriate for
youth.
Tickets: $5-$15 sliding scale!
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A tough economy may bring at least a little
good news for those who hope to see recycling gain acceptance. Read
an interesting article in the Christian Science Monitor about our own
local Re-Use Center--and keep the Re-Use Center in mind as you plan your own
spring cleaning and repair!
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