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Current News and

Announcements


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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Continues Recovery in the Hospital
 

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry had surgery on September 20th to remove his right adrenal gland and an attached mass, which was identified as the source of two prior instances of internal bleeding. He was moved from the intensive care unit of the hospital to a standard hospital room on September 22nd, and will continue his recovery there.

Please continue to uplift Bishop Curry, his family, and his whole medical team in your prayers.

 

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Outreach Brunch -THIS SUNDAY
 
Please join us after service on Sunday, October 1st in Todd Hall for brunch hosted by our Outreach Committee.
 
There is no cost for the brunch, however, there will be a free will donation with all proceeds going towards Maui Fire Relief and Moroccan Earthquake Relief. All are welcome to attend


 
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Dining Out - Rescheduled

Dining Out at Bailly's Winery was cancelled last weekend due to the weather. It has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 1st from 1:30-4PM.

So, after the Outreach Brunch on Sunday, grab your lawn chair and head out to the vineyard (18200 Kirby Ave. S. Hastings) for some live Jazz and fellowship.    

You can bring a picnic or they have deli items available for sale. Have a glass of wine if you'd like, or bring your own non-alcoholic beverages. (No outside alcohol is allowed.)  
 
It is supposed to be a gorgeous day! Get out and enjoy it while  the weather is nice! We hope to see you there!

 
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Storeroom Cleanup Day
 
It's time to declutter! We are looking for volunteers to help clean the storeroom next to the office.
 
We will meet Saturday morning, 
October 7th at 9 am at St. Luke's.
 
Please come ready to sort, clean and recycle!
If you have any questions contact Barb Flinn

 
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East Metro Fall Mission Area Gathering
 

Thursday, October 12,
6-9 PM | Zoom
 
All Episcopalians living and worshipping in the southeast and southwest mission areas are invited and encouraged to attend your fall mission area gathering! 
 
Fall mission area gathering will focus on reviewing the diocesan budget that will be voted on at diocesan Convention. If you'd like to be a part of how we, as a community, faithfully discern the best way to steward the resources God has given us, this is your opportunity to see the budget, ask questions, and offer feedback. Clergy and lay delegates are particularly invited and encouraged to attend.
 
We will also be electing new members to serve the East Metro Mission Area on ECMN Council. For information and to apply to run for a position go to the ECMN website and look under events (www.episcopalmn.org/events/open-all).

 
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Vestry/Leadership Team Meeting
 
The next Vestry/Leadership Team Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 12th at 6:30 PM in the Gathering Space
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MN Historic Registry Application

We completed and submitted our application to the Minnesota Historic Registry. The process may take up to 18 months to be approved. Once approved by the state, they will submit our application to the National Registry.
 
Thank you to everyone who helped out with this process, including Julie Hicks, Lyn VanDeSteeg, Maxine Rose, Heidi R. Langenfeld and Jon’el Miller.