I learned an important lesson when I was about 5 years old: If you are going to draw with muddy fingers on the neighbors garage door, it is probably best to wait until you know how to write a few words and not just your own name. It didn’t take [...]
We are excited to have this conference coming to the Twin Cities this year! It is sold out (boo!). But we have an extra ticket if you are interested in attending. We have a number of people attending and will set up a carpool to the event. Contact Pastor Steve [...]
We had a great conversation when we gathered last around issues of race, culture, and Christianity. This month we invite you to see the movie Selma and we will use this film as the jumping off point for continuing the conversation at 6:30 pm at Artisan Cafe and Bistro on [...]
We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Swenson to Living Joy. Jonathan is an ordained Lutheran pastor, trained actor, and camp director. He brings the gospel to the world through Paraphrase Theater. In addition to sharing his artistic gifts with us on January 25th, Jonathan will also be presenting information about [...]
We'll kick off the new year with a two part study and two times to meet. Whether your Bible is tattered and worn or collecting dust this study is for you! We'll be examining the gospel of Matthew and also reading The Joy of the Gospel, a short book written [...]
This session will be from 2 pm to 3:30 pm on January 11 at the Spring Lake Hall and build on the foundation developed in the introduction sessions. The cost for the workshop is $20. Contact Pastor Steve if you need financial support to attend. Heatheryln notes that "In our [...]
As the old Andy Williams Christmas song reminds us, it may indeed be the most wonderful time of the year with its marshmallow toasting, much mistletoeing and parties for hosting. But let’s be real. The holiday season doesn’t just magically happen; it takes a lot of hard work to make [...]
The Daily Examen is a prayer discipline that comes out of the Jesuit order of the Catholic tradition. It is rooted in the awareness that the development of a posture of gratitude in our lives leads to a fuller and more dynamic life experience. If your looking for something new [...]
Little Free Libraries are popping up all over! You take a book or bring a book to share! We thought it would be a good idea to model this by having a kid's little library available on Sunday mornings. Three things you can do: (1) bring your favorite faith-centered board [...]
Starting in October, on the first Sunday of each month you are invited to gather before worship for a time of learning together. This fall, adults and youth will read and discuss the book Love Does. During this time of learning our children will explore a kid-focused teaching related to [...]