Events

May 2012

Activity


Art exhibit

1, 3, 4, 5, “Room for Hope” Palestinian Art Festival. May 1, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Rev. Mitri Raheb, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Av S, Mpls; May 3, 7:00 p.m., Diyar Dance Theater Performance (reception and dance lessons to follow), Women’s Club, 410 Oak Grove St, Mpls; May 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Room for Hope Art Exhibit, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Av S, Mpls, and 7:30 p.m., poetry reading and Palestinian Music Concert in the Westminster Sanctuary; May 5, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Palestinian Short Film Festival at Westminster Presbyterian; and 5:30 p.m., Raheb preaching at worship (reception and book signing follow), Central Lutheran Church, 333 S 12th St, Mpls. Information: www.ewestminster.org/paf.

Annual Meeting

Celebration


Conference

2, 32nd Annual Mayday! Peace Conference: “Multicultural Sweden.” Full-day conference at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN. Keynoted by Swedish journalist and author Dilsa Demirbag-Sten (10:00 a.m., Christ Chapel) and Swedish novelist and playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri (1:30 p.m., Alumni Hall). Free and open to the public. Info: 507/933-7520 or marketing@gustavus.edu.

5, Mastering Challenges of Integrity, Conflict, and Time Management with Biblical Principles. Nurses Week Brunch and Seminar, 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hosanna! Lutheran Church, Lakeville, MN Continuing ed: 3 contact hours. Cost: $30, nurses; $20, students More info: ncf-jcn.org/conferences/main.php or 952/435-3332.

9-11, Safe and Healthy Congregations Training. Sponsored by The Lutheran Community Fund and the ELCA’s Justice for Women in Church and Society. Courtyard Marriott, Bloomington, MN. The training will educate and equip church leaders in adult domestic violence, healthy teen relationships, reducing the risk for child abuse, and pastoral care for survivors. Information: www.thelcf.org/ lasf_training_info.

18-20, “Go. Baptize. Make Disciples: A Congregation Training Institute for the Catechumenate.” Offered by the North American Association for the Catechumenate. Oak Ridge Conference Hotel, Chaska, MN. Information: devra@holyspiritlc.org or www.catechumenate.org.

20-21, A Faithful Response to the Postmodern Condition: God’s Story, Your Story, and the World’s Story Matter. Mount Carmel Ministries, Alexandria, MN. $148 for two nights lodging and five meals. 1-800/793-4311 or www.MountCarmelMinistries.com.

Food, Fun, Fellowship

5, “Let the Little Children Come to Me,” China Service Ventures Annual Banquet. 4:00 p.m., Central LC, 333  12th St S, Mpls. Reservations required: 651/659-1396 or office@chinaser viceventures.org.  Info: www.chinaserviceventures.org.

Forum

9, “World Without Genocide.” Ellen Kennedy, William Mitchell College of Law. Sponsored by People of Faith Peacemakers. 8:00-9:30 a.m. African Development Center, 1031 S 5th St, Mpls.

14, “Occupy Wall Street: This Changes Everything” bimonthly potluck supper meeting. 6:30 p.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1935 St. Clair Av, St. Paul. Information: 651/699-6886 or www.pilgrimstpaul.org.

23, “Occupy Minnesota.” Sponsored by People of Faith Peacemakers. 8:00-9:30 a.m. African Development Center, 1031 S 5th St, Mpls.

Fundraising

2, “7th Annual ‘Every Family Needs a Home’ Breakfast.” Produced by East Metro Women’s Council (EMWC). 7:30 a.m., registration; 8:00-9:00 a.m., breakfast and program. Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Av, Maplewood, MN. Information: www.emwc.org. Registration: Mary Chung at mchung@emwc.org or 651/773-8401, ext 119.

2, “Homeless Youth Luncheon.” 11:30 a.m., registration; noon, luncheon. Lutheran Social Service. Radisson Roseville, 2540 N Cleveland Av, Roseville, MN. www.lssmn.org.

5, Brit Bash VocalEssence Spring Gala. The Historic Milwaukee Depot, Mpls. Tickets: $200/person. Silent auction, live auction, British dining, musical entertainment. Information or tickets: 612/547-1453 or www.vocalessence.org/gala.

9, 10, 28th Annual Super Garage Sale. Sponsored by the Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary. Wed, May 9, 4:00-8:30 p.m.; Thurs, May 10, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 50th St & Knox Av S, Mpls. Proceeds benefit Mount Olivet social programs and services. Opening Night Sale: $3.00; no charge on May 10. Information: 612/926-7651.

11, 12, Annual Garage & Bake Sale sponsored by West Lutheran High School, 3350 Harbor Ln N, Plymouth, MN. May 11, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., pre-sale, $2/family; May 12, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., no entry fee. To benefit tuition assistance for students in need; supplementary funds provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Information: 763/509-9378.

17, 18, 19, Annual Garage Sale. 17 and 18, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; May 19, 8:00-noon (everything 50 percent off). Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, MN. Over 200 families fill the church with clothing of all sizes, housewares, linens, furniture, sporting goods, misc. Information: 763/425-4243.
17, 18, 19, Rummage Sale Fundraiser benefiting Calvary’s senior high mission trip to Mexico. May 17, 5:00-8:00 p.m., $3 entrance fee; May 18, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; May 19, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., bag sale begins 11:00 a.m. Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN. Information: 763/545-5659 or calvary.org.
19, Golden Valley Days Pancake Breakfast benefiting Calvary’s junior high mission trip to St. Paul. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN. Cost: $6/adults, $4/children. Information: 763/545-5659 or calvary.org.

Lectures

Music

5, 6, “Sanctus: Spirit of Music.” National Lutheran Choir, joined by Cantus. May 5, 7:30 p.m., King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN; May 6, 4:00 p.m., Normandale Lutheran Church, 6100 Normandale Rd, Edina, MN. Tickets & info: 612/722-2301 or www.nlca.com.

6, A Thursday Musical Community Concert. Oak Grove Lutheran Church Concert Series. 3:00 p.m. Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 7045 Lyndale Av S, Richfield. Jim Reilly, tenor; Beatrice Giere, piano; Lawrence Archbold, organ. Free. Information: www.oakgrovelutheran.org.

6, Caritas Vocal Ensemble concert to benefit SPACC’s Project Home. 3:00 p.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Av S, St. Paul. Information: www.caritasvocalensemble.org.

13, Benefit Concert for Southside Family Nurturing Center. Marty Haugen and Caritas Vocal Ensemble. 4:00 p.m. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley. $15. www.caritasvocalensemble.org.

17, 19, 24, 2012-2013 Season Auditions. National Lutheran Choir. May 17, 6:30-10:00 p.m.; May 19, 9:00 a.m.-noon; May 24, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Information: www.NLCA.com. To set appointment: 612/722-2301.

Open House

2, Admission Information Program, grades 9-12 (preK-8) Minnehaha Academy, 4200 W River Pkwy, Mpls. 6:45 p.m., registration; 7:00 p.m., program. Information: MinnehahaAcad emy.net or 612/728-7756.
6, 11, 13, Freshmen Registration. St. Croix Lutheran School (grades 6-12), 1200 Oakdale Av, West St. Paul, MN Information: StCroixLutheran.org or 651/455-1521.
7, Open House. Concordia Academy, 2400 N Dale St, Roseville, MN. 7:00 p.m. Information: 651/484-8429 or www.concordiaacademy.com.
11, Open House. St. Croix Lutheran School (grades 6-12), 1200 Oakdale Av, West St. Paul, MN. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Information: 651/455-1521 or StCroixLutheran.org.
19-20, Day in the Life. Luther Seminary, 2481 Como Av, St. Paul. Discover what attending seminary is like and explore opportunities. Information: www.luthersem.edu/dayinthelife.
Prayer breakfast
3, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” National Day of Prayer event for West Metro. 6:00-8:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom, Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina, MN. Information: nationaldayofprayer.org

Retreat

9, Dementia support group. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Steve Arnold, chaplain and spiritual director. Free will offering. The Benedictine Center, St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Rd, Maplewood, MN. Information or registration:  www.stpaulsmonastery.org or 651/ 777-7251.

10, “Tracing Love’s Lineage: The Mothering of Our Lives.” A retreat honoring those who have been a mothering presence in our lives. 7:00-8:30 p.m. No fee. Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Av, St. Paul. Contact Wisdom Ways at 651/696-2788 or www.wisdomwayscenter.org.

10, “Great Conversations: How do I Navigate the Many Callings of my Vocation?” 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Laura Fanucci, facilitator. Freewill offering (lunch provided). The Benedictine Center, St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Rd, Maplewood, MN. Information or registration:  www.stpaulsmonastery.org or 651/777-7251.

19, The Welcoming Prayer. Meredith Schifsky, facilitator. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cost: $45. The Benedictine Center, St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Rd, Maplewood, MN. Information or registration:  www.stpaulsmonastery.org or 651/777-7251.

19, “Spring Labyrinth Twin Cities Bus Tour.” Visit labyrinths on the eastern edge of the metro area. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost: $65. Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Av, St. Paul. Contact Wisdom Ways at 651/696-2788 or www.wisdomwayscenter.org.

28, Men’s Contemplative Spirituality Group. David Sagula, psychologist. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Free will offering. The Benedictine Center, St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Rd, Maplewood, MN. Information or registration:  www.stpaulsmonastery.org or 651/777-7251.

Seminar

12, 2012 Spring Seminar focusing on Understanding Poverty. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Urban Immersion Service Retreats. Suggested freewill offering: $15 (lunch provided). Information: Chris at 612/618-8570. Registration is limited.

Theater

Now playing, The Church Basement Ladies in “A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement.” Plymouth Playhouse, I-494 & Hwy 55, Plymouth, MN. Tickets: 763/553-1600 (box office); 763/383-1073 (groups); TixOnline@plymouthplayhouse.com; www.plymouthplayhouse.com.

Now-May 13, “Doubt, a Parable.” Craig Johnson, director. Park Square Theatre, 20 W 7th Pl, St. Paul. Tickets: $25. Information or tickets: www.parksquaretheatre.org/ or 651/291-7005.

3-6, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Holy Trinity Theater Circle. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 E Lake St, Mpls. May 3-5, 7:00 p.m.; May 6, 2:00 p.m. Freewill offering. Information: 612/729-8358.

Worship

6, ELCA Minneapolis Area Synod: Bishop Ann Svennengsen installation. 2:00 p.m. Central Lutheran Church, 333 S 12th St, Mpls. Reception following service. Information: 612/870-3610.

Workshop

5, Stephen Ministry Workshop. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, MN. A half-day workshop featuring ministry to those experiencing grief, an introduction to St. Stephen Ministry, and a way to care in a distinctively Christian way. Cost: $15/person or $50/congregation (4 or more). To register, visit www.stephenministry.org/workshop or call 314/428-2600.

9, Lyngblomsten Parish Nurse Ministry Resource Group Morning of Renewal PrayerCraft workshop and Nurses Week Celebration. CEUs available. 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Newman-Benson Chapel, Lyngblomsten,1415 Almond Av, St. Paul. RSVP by May 2 to Mary Nordtvedt at 651/999-2592 or mnordtvedt@lyngblomsten.org. Fee:  $10 at the door. Information: www.lyngblomsten.org/morningofrenewal.

10, “Understanding Our Muslim Brothers and Sisters.” Seminary of the Streets. Darul Quba Cultural Center, 1501 S. Sixth St, Mpls. 5:00 p.m., no cost meal; 6:00-8:00 p.m, interactive learning. RSVP: muslimneighbors.eventbrite.com.

Dates Further Out

June 24-July 22, Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival. Luther College, Decorah, IA. Information: www.lutheransummermusic.org.

July 24-31, Bethel Series Training Seminar. Madison, WI. Info: www.bethelseries.com or 800/ 462-2335.

June 27, Ecumenical accompaniment in the West Bank. Christine Cowan, Luther Seminary student. Sponsored by People of Faith Peacemakers. 8:00-9:30 a.m. African Development Center, 1031 S 5th St, Mpls.

August 14-16, Lutheran CORE Convocation and Lutheran CORE Theological Conference: “Preaching and Teaching the Law and Gospel of God.” Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, MN. Information: www.lutherancore.org.

August 16-17, North American Lutheran Church (NALC) Convocation. Calvary Lutheran Church, Golden Valley, MN. Information:  www.thenalc.org or 888/ 551-7254.

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