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March 2001
Peacemakers
St. Joan of Arc/WAMM Peacemakers meet the third Tuesday of the month at Sabathani, 310 E.
38th St., 7 p.m. Newcomers are welcome.
Lent
Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, 5011 31st Ave. S., will hold Lenten worship at 11 a.m. and
6:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Apr. 4. The community is welcome.
Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 50th St., has planned a series of Wednesday
Lenten programs at 6:30 p.m. through Apr. 4. The programs are: Mar. 14, St. Anne's
Shelter; Mar. 21, Affordable Housing; Mar. 28, Talmud Torah School and City Songs; and
Apr. 4, Chapel of Hope.
Holy Week breakfasts will be held Mon. through Fri., Apr. 9 - 13, 9 a.m. Facilitator
Valerie Liston will lead a study: The day leading to the Crucifixion.
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Ave. S., will present a series of dramas and
a choir concert during Lent. The Lenten dramas, entitled "The Faith Dreams of
Nellie," will be performed Wednesdays in Nazareth Hall at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Mar. 7
- Apr. 4. A weekly soup supper is served between the dramas at 5:15 p.m. On Sun., Apr. 1,
2 p.m., choirs from Bethel Lutheran and St. Luke's Lutheran will present "Seven Last
Words From the Cross." Everyone is invited.
Supper and Activities at Asbury
Asbury United Methodist Church, 4501 Bloomington Ave. S., serves free community suppers on
Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. right before evening activities at 6:30: Adventure Club for
elementary kids (songs, snacks, Bible stories) and a "Learning the Bible 101"
class taught by Pastor Don Doane. FFI call the church at 612-721-5025.
St. James on the Parkway Episcopal Church, 3225 E. Minnehaha Parkway, will hold Lenten
meetings at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays from Mar. 6 through Apr. 3. Simple suppers will be followed
by discussions on “simple living”. There is no charge. Non-perishable food items
for the Minnehaha or St. Pilips food shelves will be accepted. FFI 612-729-3452.
Mount Zion Book Discussion
Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 5645 Chicago Ave. S., invites the public to a book club
discussing Montana 1948 by Larry Watson on Sat., Mar. 17, 10 a.m. The book for April is In
the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien. A Worthington, MN native, the author describes the
terrible fissure in a Vietnam veteran's life after decades of deceit. For more information
call Jan at 612-823-0333.
Lutheran Pulpit Exchange
The South Minneapolis Cooperative Ministry is sponsoring a pulpit and mission exchange
with twelve Lutheran churches, Sun, Mar. 18, at the regularly scheduled worship times of
each church. Congregations involved are Mt. Zion, Salem, Minnehaha Communion, Our
Savior's, Bethany on Franklin, Messiah, Calvary, Our Redeemer, Epiphany, Diamond Lake and
Lebanon.
Mount Zion Youth
Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 5645 Chicago Ave. S., has organized JAMZ (Jesus at Mount Zion)
for kids in grades 7-12, on Wed. evenings at 8 p.m. There will be music, drama,
discussions and games.
Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to "Good News Bearers" at 6:15. FFI call Terry at
the church at 612-824-1882.
Mt. Zion holds a regular Sunday evening music cafe. The doors will open Mar. 25 at 5:30
p.m. The youth will serve a light supper and Four for Joy will perform familiar jazz and
swing tunes. Proceeds will benefit the Mt. Zion youth group.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Ave. S., offers encouragement, fun and friendship
through MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) the first and third Fridays of the month,
9:15-11:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. RSVP to the church at 612-724-3601.
South Minneapolis Coalition for
Grief Support
St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave. S., is the site for a 13-week series offered by the South
Minneapolis Coalition for Grief Support, Thursdays, Feb. 15 through May 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
(Refreshments and registration begin at 5:45 p.m.) Adults who are mourning the death of a
loved one are invited to attend. Guest speakers will share their own experience and
professional knowledge of grief and loss. Small groups for sharing will follow the speaker
each week. FFI call the church at 612-823-8205 or Coalition coordinator Pat Poulton at
612-922-0041.
MinneHarvest
Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 50th St., offers a MinneHarvest of free
groceries--surplus perishables such as produce and breads--the fourth Sat. of each month,
9-10:30 a.m.
Point Man Ministries
Asbury United Methodist Church, 4501 Bloomington Ave. S., has established a ministry
serving war veterans, especially those who were in Vietnam, and their families. Meetings
will be the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in the church parlor. Support,
counseling and Bible discussion are offered. Call Len Gudmunson at 612-724-2007 for more
information about Point Man Ministries.
Dealing With Addiction
Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 50th St., hosts Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Fridays at 7 p.m.; Overeaters Anonymous meetings Mondays at 10 a.m.; and Adult Children of
Sexually Dysfunctional Families meetings Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Asbury United Methodist Church, 4501 Bloomington Ave. S., holds Cocaine Anonymous meetings
in the church parlor on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
RIVERSIDE
Peace in Iraq - subheading
The Twin Cities Campaign to Lift Sanctions welcomes the public to a peace vigil held every
Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., at the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge. For over a year, this
group has reminded the Twin Cities of the continuing bombings and the economic sanctions
against the people of Iraq, resulting in the deaths of 5000 children a month. FFI call the
Twin Cities Campaign to Lift Sanctions at 612-522-1861.
Third Monday Movies
Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) has begun a series of monthly videos and discussions
about national and international issues held at St. Martin's Table, 2001 Riverside Ave.
On Mon., Mar. 19, the discussion will be led by members of the Campaign for Respectful
Energy and the Environment (C.R.E.E.). The video is actual footage of the environmental
devastation caused by Manitoba Hydro dams in Northern Manitoba and interviews with members
of Pimicikamak Cree Nation.
FFI call WAMM at 612-827-5364.
PHILLIPS POWDERHOWN
Lent and Holy Week
Catholic Church of the Holy Name, 3637 11th Ave. S., will commemorate the Stations of the
Cross during the Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m. followed by soup suppers at 6:30 p.m. Evening
Prayer will be held during the Sundays of Lent at 7 p.m. Individual Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be Saturdays from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Communal will be Sun., Apr. 1, 3
p.m., and Tue., Apr. 3, 7 p.m.
Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1830 E. 41st St., is observing Lent with Sunday services at 5:30
p.m. from Mar. 18 through Apr. 8. A soup supper will be served after each service. All are
invited.
Bethesda Church, 2600 E. 38th St., will present an Easter musical drama "Who Will
Call Him King of Kings?" Fri., Apr. 6, 7 p.m.; Sat. Apr. 7, 4 p.m.; and Fri., Apr.
13, 7 p.m. The production involves a cast and choir of over sixty people. Call the church
at 612-722-6651 for free complimentary tickets.
Equinox Concert
Walker Community Church, 3104 16th Ave. S., has organized an equinox concert by violinist
Gary Schulte, Sat., Mar. 24, 8 p.m. Admission is by donation. Call 612-722-6612 for more
information.
Celebrating the Annunciation
Music and Fine Arts at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3045 Chicago Ave. S., invites the
neighborhood to join heart and voice with Daniel Schwandt, organ, and interim musician
Marilyn Witte in a festival of hymns, readings, and special music for the celebration of
the Annunciation Sun., Mar. 25, 4 p.m. The event will be recorded. A nursery will be
available. A reception follows.
METRO AREA - bold
Symposium on Arts and Religion - subheading
"Divine Perversities: Religion and Contemporary Art in the Public Sphere," a
provocative symposium and lecture series, has been drawing large audiences form throughout
the metropolitan area. Is it possible for contemporary artists to renew the codes of
religious art? Can artists create art that will be embraced by churches, temples, and
synagogues? Much contemporary visual and performance art references religion, unlike works
of the past, seldom in praise. What has happened? What is the nexus of cultural identity
and belief in God for artists making work with religious reference?
All discussions and lectures are free and open to the general public. For a complete
program call Evonne Lindberg, 612-625-8096, or artdept.umn.edu/divpers.
New Church at Mall of America
The River Church, a newly formed contemporary, evangelical church will hold its grand
opening worship service at the Playhouse Dinner Theater in the Mall of America's Camp
Snoopy, Sun., Mar. 4, 10 a.m. The River Church seeks to serve all those who are interested
in exploring Christianity. An interdenominational church, it is made up of members from
Christian backgrounds including Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist and Presbyterian. Services are
open to Twin Cities residents, tourists, and mall employees who wish to worship and still
report to work on Sunday mornings. Services will include sermons relevant to today's
culture, contemporary worship music, drama, dance and multi-media presentations. There is
a special Sunday morning ministry for children ages one through eleven. FFI call
952-842-9020.
Alternatives to Violence
Friends for a Non-Violent World (FNVW) holds an Alternatives to Violence Community Support
Group the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the new FNVW building, 1050 Selby,
St. Paul, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Based on the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)
workshops, the sessions use games, discussions, exercises and role-plays to develop
conflict resolution skills and explore non-violence as a way of life. Call 651-917-0383
for more information.
Peace Tax Fund Lobby Day Set for May
The National Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund (NCPTF) is campaigning for the right of
conscientious objectors to pay their full federal taxes without paying for the military.
The Center on Conscience and War (CCW) is working for the repeal or deep stand-by of draft
registration. Members and supporters of both organizations will participate in a joint
lobby day on Wed., May 16.
"This President and Congress have indicated that they strongly support matters of
faith," said J.E. McNeil, Executive Director of CCW. "Both of these bills deal
with matters of faith which have been long neglected by Congress."
For further information on the Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund, contact M-Tax at Friends for
a Non-Violent World (FNVW), 651-917-0383.
Author-Author on Channel 6
Author-Author with Joe Skelly, Minnesota's first fully dedicated author-interview show on
Metro Cable Network Channel 6, is announcing its 10-week cable and Internet series,
Religious and Spiritual Diversity in Our World (italics), which will air Tuesdays, Mar. 6
- May 8, 9:30 p.m.
The fabulous line-up of authors includes Karen Armstrong, leading commentator on religious
affairs in the U.S. and Great Britain; Kathleen Norris, New York poet who found faith in
rural South Dakota; Rabbi Kushner, famous for When Bad Things Happen to Good People
(italics); and Lama Surya Das, the most highly trained American lama in Tibetan Buddhism.
Concurrently, a public roundtable event featuring Rabbi Harold Kushner and local religious
leaders will be held Tu., Apr. 24, at Wayzata Community Church, moderated by Host Joe
Skelly.
Compiled by Elaine Klaassen
Calendar deadline for the Nokomis Edition of Southside Pride (roughly 42nd St to Crosstown
and 35W to Hiawatha but including Minnehaha Park area) is the 27th of the month. It will
be delivered the second Monday and Tuesday of the following month.
Please direct Religious News & Events comments, story ideas or advertising inquiries
to Elaine Klaassen at Fax: 822-0342 or phone 612-729-8540.
January 2001
| Hunger in Minnesota Minnesota FoodShare, a program of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC), is devoting its 2001 Annual March Campaign to educating Minnesotans about the new breed of food shelf clients. They work for a living. They have children. They don't qualify for Food Stamps because they work. And despite doing everything right, they can't make ends meet. The theme for the 2001 March Campaign is "Working and Still Hungry." FoodShare coordinator Sue Kainz reports, "Working doesn't guarantee anything anymore. Wages have not kept up with the cost of housing, health care, child care and utilities. Rising rents, especially, have left families scrambling to find ways to afford groceries." According to the GMCC, in 1990, 25 percent of the people who used a food shelf in Minnesota were employed. By 1995, that number had grown to 32 percent. And in 2000, nearly 50 percent of all food shelf clients worked for a living, according to preliminary results from a statewide study due out later this winter. For more information on the March Campaign contact Minnesota FoodShare at 612-721-8687 or visit its web site at www.gmcc.org/MFS. Congregations interested in organizing a local food or cash drive can get resources at FoodShare headquarters, 1001 E. Lake St., Sun., Jan. 21, 10 a.m. - noon. Corporations can pick up resources Fri., Jan. 19, 8 - 10 a.m. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation ISAIAH, a faith-based organization of over 70 congregations located in the Twin Cities metropolitan and St. Cloud areas, is sponsoring the Fifth Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation to be held Sun., Jan. 21, at St. John the Baptist Church, 832 2nd Ave. NW, New Brighton. The general public is invited. The keynote speaker will be Reverend C.T. Vivian, one of the founders of the civil rights movement with Dr. King. Rev. Vivian's leadership for civil and human rights spans half a century, beginning in 1945 when he organized non-violent lunch counter sit-ins in Peoria, Illinois, and continuing today as as he conducts anti-racism workshops across the nation. At this years convocation, ISAIAH leaders will honor Dr. King by taking action on issues of fair treatment for immigrants in our community, affordable housing for workers and gun violence. They will also describe their battles for civil rights here in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. This year the governor, elected officials and key business leaders are invited guests. The event is noted for its music from the combined choir formed by the ISAIAH member congregations. FFI contact Salvador Miranda at ISAIAH, 612-333-1260 or Debbie Goettel at 612-866-8753. Heart of the City First Covenant Church, 810 S. 7th St., invites the city to two metro-wide worship events promoting racial and denominational unity, Sat., Jan. 27 and Feb. 10, 6:30-9 p.m. Each event features a variety of music from Black Gospel, Latin, Israeli, Native American, Hmong and more. FFI call 612-278-1720. Peace in Iraq The Twin Cities Campaign to Lift Sanctions welcomes the public to two important events. Every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., a peace vigil is held at the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge, bearing witness to the continuing bombings and to 10 and 1/2 years of economic sanctions against the people of Iraq, resulting in the deaths of 5000 children a month. FFI call the Twin Cities Campaign to Lift Sanctions at 612-522-1861. On Tuesday, January 16, there will be a demonstration at the Federal Building at 4:30 p.m.; a potluck and time of sharing at Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church, 11 Groveland Ave., 5:45 p.m.; followed by speaker Michael Livingston, TC anti-war activist and professor at St. Johns University, and open mic discussion at 6:30. FFI call WAMM at 612-827-5364. Bible Study for 2001 St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4537 3rd Ave. S., is planning a study of the Gospel of Luke, Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 16. Call 612-823-8205 for more information. Post-Prison Ministry of Discipleship Bethlehem Baptist Church, 720 13th Ave. S., is the site for an introductory seminar presenting the ministry of Koinonia House (trademark sign), a residential, family-based post-prison ministry of discipleship, Fri., Jan. 26, 7-9 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Koinonia House ministry was founded in 1991 by Rev. Manny Mill, himself an ex-offender. Up to four former inmates live with a family for 15 months and each resident is adopted by a local church which provides financial and spiritual mentors as well as the support and skills the residents need to live a Christian life outside of prison. The recidivism rate among former residents of Koinonia House (trademark sign) is much lower than the national average. Registration for the seminar must be sent by Jan. 19. FFI call 630-221-9930 or e-mail: info@koinoniahouse.org. PFLAG Mayflower church, 35W at Diamond Lake Blvd., invites parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays to a panel, "GLBT Persons of Color," Sun., Jan. 21, 2 p.m. FFI call 612-825-1660. Annual MN Military Tax Resistance Retreat Friends for a Non-Violent World (FNVW) (651-917-0383) will hold their annual Minnesota Military Tax Resistance Retreat at the ARC Retreat Center, Stanchfield, MN, Mon., Jan. 15, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Those concerned about paying taxes that support government sponsored violence, fear and intimidation will meet to support and learn from each other, to reflect on local activities against war taxes, and to brainstorm future events. Making Cars Available St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4537 3rd Ave. S., is a partner in the ministry of CARS (Community Auto Repair & Redistribution Center), a unique non-profit program that provides re-conditioned automobiles for Welfare-to-Work families. Over 600 vehicles have been donated to this ministry since the program's inception in 1997. CARS is always seeking autos in working/driving order, however they will accept any car that is donated. Donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes. FFI on how to help this program succeed call 952-881-1115. School of the Americas Those concerned with closing the School of the Americas (SOA) can join SOAWatch online at www.circlevision.org/mnsoaw.html. The trip to Fort Benning, Georgia, to call for the closing of the SOA, was in November. Simple Living Minnehaha United Church of Christ, 4001 38th Ave. S., hosts a simple-living group to celebrate and support one another in living more simply, frugally and in harmony with creation. Meetings are the first Wed. of the month at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Feb.7. Call the church at 612-729-7556 for more details. People of Faith Peacemakers People of Faith Peacemakers welcome Deb Koneche, representing the Welfare Rights Committee, to their Wed. breakfast, Jan. 10, 8 a.m., at St. Martins table, 2001 Riverside Ave. Ms. Koneche is educating the public and bringing legislative responses to the problems of women on welfare. She will speak on the specific proposals in the formative stages, as, once again, major changes are possible in the "welfare system" on both state and national levels. Another Wed. breakfast, Jan. 24, will feature the film Outriders, a collection of stories made in 1998 by fifty poor and homeless people, crisscrossing the U.S. documenting the stories of other poor Americans. FFI visit the website: www.clmaster.net, which features the current calendar, actions and viewpoints, or call Judy Isaacson at 612-823-2380. Alternatives to Violence Friends for a Non-Violent World (FNVW) holds an Alternatives to Violence Community Support Group the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the new FNVW building, 1050 Selby, St. Paul, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Based on the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshops, the sessions use games, discussions, exercises and role-plays to develop conflict resolution skills and explore non-violence as a way of life. A complete weekend AVP workshop, using an in-depth version of the support group activities, will be held Fri.-Sun., Jan. 26-28. Fees are on a sliding scale. Call 651-917-0383 for more information. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Ave. S., offers encouragement, fun and friendship through MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) the first and third Fridays of the month, 9:15-11:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. RSVP to the church at 612-724-3601. MinneHarvest Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 50th St., offers a MinneHarvest of free groceries--surplus perishables such as produce and breads--the fourth Sat. of each month (Jan. 27), 9-10:30 a.m. Food & Clothing Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 3400 Park Ave. S., offers food and clothing through Cornerstone, open Tuesdays, noon-4 p.m., and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m. Used clothing can be purchased for a small fee and food shelf items are available. Salem Evangelical Free Church, 3101 14th Ave. S., operates the Clothes Corner, open every Tu., 10 a.m.-noon, selling low-cost clothing and bedding (10 cents or less). Refreshments are served. The neighborhood is welcome. On Sundays they serve a meal, EAT (Eating All Together), at 12:15 p.m. Friends and neighbors are invited. Mount Olive Lutheran Church, E. 31st St. and Chicago Ave. S., offers new and used school clothes at very low prices for people who obtain referrals from WIC, Salvation Army, a social worker or another church. The Clothes Closet is located in the church and is open Tuesdays, 10-noon and 1-3 p.m. A free community luncheon is served the first Saturday of every month at 12 noon. Free Senior Lunch Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 41st St. and Cedar Ave., will serve a free lunch to seniors every third Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. A short program of music, helpful hints and encouragement will be part of each lunch hour. At 1:30 p.m. the parish nurse will be available for blood pressure checks and consultation. Call the church at 612-722-0157 for a ride and more information. Legal Advice Park Avenue Methodist Church, 3400 Park Ave., offers a free legal clinic for people who would otherwise not have access to legal advice. The clinic can advise people on cases such as family law, housing, immigration and civil rights; make referrals concerning benefits and services for disabled children and make referrals for representation when necessary through the Volunteer Lawyers Network. The clinic is open Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. The clinic is a part of the Park Avenue Legal Ministries (PALM) and is sponsored by the Park Avenue Foundation and the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN). Free Legal Clinic Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 3045 Chicago Ave. S., will be the site for the Chicago Lake Legal Clinic, a free service offering assistance for landlord/tenant, domestic, immigration and other problems. The clinic will be open every 3rd Friday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Call Donna at 612-827-5919 with any questions. Point Man Ministries Asbury United Methodist Church, 4501 Bloomington Ave. S., has established a ministry serving war veterans, especially those who were in Viet Nam, and their families. Meetings will be the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in the church parlor. Support, counseling and Bible discussion are offered. Call Len Gudmunson at 612-724-2007 for more information about Point Man Ministries. Dealing With Addiction Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E. 50th St., hosts Alcoholics Anonymous meetings Fridays at 7 p.m.; Overeaters Anonymous meetings Mondays at 10 a.m.; and Adult Children of Sexually Dysfunctional Families meetings Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4501 Bloomington Ave. S., holds Cocaine Anonymous meetings in the church parlor on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. compiled by Elaine Klaassen Calendar deadline for the Phillips-Powderhorn Edition of Southside Pride (Elliot Park to 42nd St. and 35W to Hiawatha) is the 20th of the month. It will be delivered the first Monday and Tuesday of the following month. Please direct Religious News & Events comments, story ideas or advertising inquiries to Elaine at Fax: 822-0342 or phone 612-729-8540. |
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