Next Seeking Truth Documentary Series, today at 12:30 in the Bro Lounge
To honor Earth Day, we’ll have a film series on the environment. Today’s film, Cowspiracy, delves deep into the secrets of big agriculture and its horrifying contributions to climate change. Popcorn & discussion provided! See Michelle Erdman for details [erdma124@umn.edu].
Underground Institute, Weds, May 3-31 on the ‘American Century’
Our next institute will cover the last 100 years of US politics, economics, history, and how the US remade the world. Dinner from 5:30-6:30p; class from 6:30-8:30p. Suggested donation of $50 for this series to help cover costs – will start collecting next Sunday. Childcare provided. Register with Laura Newby [laura@cando.org].
SPIN Forum on Complex Spiritual Identities, May 4 from 11:45am-1:30pm
St. Paul Interfaith Network (SPIN) is hosting this free forum open to all. Pastor Jin will be one of the speakers. Venue is 1671 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55105.
Women’s Crafts Morning, this Sat. May 6 from 10a-12p
Come for a morning of herb planting! Bring jars from home, the rest will be provided – coffee & muffins included. $5 suggested donation. All ages welcome! RSVP to Deacon Chelsea Hubred [chelsea.hubred@gmail.com].
Gifts of Matriarchy/Mother’s Day Sunday Slideshow, May 14
On May 14, we’ll celebrate our first ‘Gifts of Matriarchy’ Sunday (replacing our ‘Gifts of Women’ Sunday). We’ll celebrate the ways women lead their families, church, and communities. Service will include a slideshow of the influential women in our lives. To participate, send a picture of the woman you’d like to honor & a brief description of your relationship to [jinsoo@cando.org] by May 7.
Pentecost Choir
Practices are Sundays May 7, 14 & 28 at 12:15p in Chapel. Choir will perform Pentecost Sunday, June 4. For details, see Jin Soo Kim [jinsoo@cando.org].
Vacation Bible School, Thurs. June 15- Sat. June 17
Save the dates for VBS! There will be meals, music, Bible stories, games & crafts. Suggested donation: $35, $60 for 2 kids, $75 for 3 or more. 6-8:30p on Thurs & Fri, 9:30a-1p on Sat. Volunteers also needed! To help or register, contact Soon Pac Kim [soonpac@cando.org].
Pastor Jin on sabbatical June-August
Our senior pastor will be on sabbatical from June 12 to August 24. He will return for the family retreat at St. Croix State Park, Aug 25-27.
CAN Prayer Ministry
A reminder that if you have a prayer concern, you can email it to Deacon Cindy Skjei [clskjei@gmail.com] and the prayer team will keep you in prayer. Cindy also leads a time of prayer every Sunday before service from 9:30-9:45 in the Prayer Chapel. All are welcome to pray for the needs of our church family.
Save the Date: 2017 All-Church Retreat, Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27, 2017
Retreat will be held rain or shine at Norway Point in St. Croix State Park, WI.