Once or twice a year, our pastor selects a resource for us to study together to foster connection and spiritual growth. People meet weekly in small groups for prayer and discussion. Topics and themes raised in the study are echoed in the preaching and worship each week. Past studies have included The Art of Neighboring, by Dave Pathak and Dave Runyon, and seasons 1 and 2 of The Chosen, the first-ever multi-season TV series on the life of Jesus.

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Small group studies and classes are offered periodically throughout the year. Choose the short-term group that best fits your schedule. Some past studies have included:

• Finding Our Way Again: The Return of the Ancient Practices, by Brian McLaren
• Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer, by Rowan Williams
• Disciple Bible Study, by The United Methodist Church

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8:00 – 9:00 AM

You’re invited to discuss Scripture with us in the Coffee Commons (in the lobby) every Monday. We typically start with a Scripture passage from the Lectionary and consider ways the biblical text intersects everyday life.

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9:30 – 11:00 AM - fourth Wednesday of the month

Join us in the Conference Room as we discuss faith topics and social justice issues reflected in United Women in Faith studies. All are welcome.

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6:30 AM on Fridays – Zoom

Gretchen Fogo has been gathering us in study and prayer for a number of years. We are enriched by our time and prayers together.

We have an active United Women in Faith group that is connected to the larger, global United Women in Faith organization (formerly known as the United Methodist Women, or UMW). Together, they seek to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship and education, all for the purpose of inspiring, influencing and impacting local and global communities. United Women in Faith is driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood to improve the lives of women, children and youth through bold action for justice and community transformation.

Some of the events we’ve hosted to raise money for mission and service organizations have included:

• Shred It – a shredding truck comes on site and people pay and/or leave monetary donations to make use of it
• Nothing But Chocolate – a chocolate-based dessert sale extravaganza conveniently held just before Valentine’s Day

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11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, first Sunday of the month

The gift of a hand-knitted or -crocheted shawl will bring a smile to the face of someone going through one of life’s challenges. The Prayer Shawl Knitting Group shares its passions and talents by creating these special gifts for people in our community. We meet in the Coffee Commons (in the lobby) after worship on the first Sunday of the month to pray over our work, enjoy fellowship, and share tips. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? We’ll teach you! If interested, please let us know! If you or someone you know could benefit from receiving a prayer shawl, please contact the church office or Pastor Carrie.

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This group meets on Mondays and Thursdays and walks for an hour each time (about three miles) throughout the spring, summer and fall. An accommodating group, we modify our pacing if necessary to fit the needs of the participants. For us, the conversation and camaraderie are as important as the exercise.

On Mondays, we walk at 6:30 PM. As the timing of the sunset changes, we walk earlier (sometimes starting at 6:00 PM, other times, 5:30 PM). On Thursdays, we start at 9:30 AM.

Minnetonka is home to many fine trails and we try to make the most of them. The group adopted Tamarack Trail in 2022, which means we commit to keeping it clean of debris.

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An email sharing the details of the week's walks is sent out on Sundays to those who have indicated their desire to participate.

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9:00 AM - Wednesdays

Kate McDonald offers a Wednesday morning yoga class, open to all ($13 per session). We hope you’ll join us at Aquila Park in St. Louis Park this summer! When it gets cool again, we will resume our classes in the church’s multipurpose room (lower level).

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9:30 – 11:30 AM - Mondays

Do you have a passion for quilting and want to use it to bless others? Join us in the church lobby help us create beautiful quilts that we give to veterans and their families.

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9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Thursdays

What began as a group of women helping to fold bulletins and prepare church mailings about fifteen years ago has become a gathering of friends, old and new, to play Hand and Foot in the Conference Room. Participants have tried numerous versions of the game and ultimately settled on one, in particular, that they enjoy and would be happy to teach you. There's always room for one more!

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Have an idea for a group you’d like to start? Please let us know; we’d love to help you get going!

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9:00 AM – third Friday of the month

Anyone who identifies as male is invited to join the Men’s Breakfast Group at the Hopkins Perkins (Highway 7 and Hopkins Crossroads) for breakfast, conversation and a devotion led by Pastor Emeritus, Harly Hagmann.

When some of the Men’s Breakfast Group participants needed their partners to start driving them to breakfast, the Women’s Breakfast Group was born. We also meet at Perkins at 9:00 AM, but in a different room!

So that the restaurant can plan accordingly, please let Harly and Cleone Hagman know by noon the day before if you plan to attend. All are welcome.

All are welcome to join us (whether you think the term “senior” applies to you or not!) for opportunities to connect with one or more of our pastors and others who are enjoying retirement life. Past gatherings have included but are not limited to:

• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Faith and Film (movie and discussion)
• Footloose at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
• Boat cruise on Lake Minnetonka

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11:00 AM - fourth Wednesday of the month

Come grab a bite to eat with us at a favorite, nearby restaurant! We enjoy fellowship together; share our joys and concerns and send sympathy, encouragement and get-well cards to our church family. Meet at the church to carpool - we would love to add you to our reservation!

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