“Stop Suspending Our Children” Prayer Vigil today at 2p in Minneapolis
Disciplinary practices in Minneapolis Public Schools disproportionately impact children of color, often setting in motion the school-to-prison pipeline. ISAIAH invites those concerned to gather at MPS headquarters today to pray for healing and change: 1250 W. Broadway Ave, Mpls. See Kendra Perez for more info.
Josiah Hilliard & Becky Eid Wedding, this Sat. Aug 29 at 4p at CAN
All invited to the service (due to space limitations, reception is by invitation).
Sunday Fall Bible Study beginning Aug 30 at 12p in Parlor
Dana Caraway will lead Empire Survival Manual: Introduction to the Old Testament as a survey of OT literature & to understand the text in fresh ways.
Potential church trip to Korea in April 2016 – info mtg next Sunday 8/30
Two years ago we took our first church trip to Korea and had a very fruitful time. The session would like to see what kind of interest there is for a second trip next year. Pastor Jin will lead an informational mtg next Sunday in chapel at 11:45am.
Summer Youth Retreat, Sunday-Monday, Sept 6-7
The youth will go to Prairie River Camp in Albert Lea. All youth invited for a time of worship, fellowship & fun! See Pastor Paul Hoang for details.
“Black Lives Matter” yard signs for $10
CAN bought 12 “Black Lives Matter” yard signs from Showing Up for Justice – MN. They’re for sale at cost on a first come, first served basis. See Laura Newby.
New Member Class on Saturdays, September 12 & 19 from 9a-3p
We cover the history of the church and theology, as well as the ethos, leadership & vision of CAN. To sign up, contact Dana Caraway [dana@cando.org]; childcare available upon request. Makeup class is September 26.
No Nursery, COOL Kids, Youth or Children’s Sunday School during August
Children will join the main service during August. Questions, see Soon Pac Kim.
Save the date for CAN’s 5th Annual Conference, Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11
This year’s theme is “Identity, Theology & Place: Reinhabiting the Mississippi Watershed.” Speakers include Ched Myers, Elaine Enns, Sharon Day, Pastor Jim Bear & Pastor Jin. To register, go to cando.org and click on link.