Mississippi River Hiking Tour today from 2:00-4:00pm
To prepare for our October conference, we will do a Sunday afternoon tour of the area surrounding the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Sites in this area include Coldwater Springs, Pike Island and Bdote. Carpool leaves from church at 1:30pm. Questions? Contact John Nelson at [johnnelson@cando.org].

Summer Youth Retreat, Sunday-Monday, Sept 6-7
Our youth leave for Prairie River Camp in Albert Lea today. Please keep them in your prayers as they enjoy a time of worship, fellowship & fun!

Sunday Fall Bible Study today at 12p in Parlor
Dana Caraway leads Empire Survival Manual: Introduction to the Old Testament as a survey of OT literature & to understand the text in fresh ways.

New Member Class on Saturdays, Sept 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.

Fellowship Lunch resumes next Sunday, Sept 13
During the school year, Hikari Nakane cooks delicious, healthy meals after service. Please donate as able to help cover costs and lend a hand cleaning after lunch from time to time to keep our lunches working smoothly.

Nursery, COOL Kids, Youth & Children’s Sunday School resumes Sept 13 
Children will join the main service during August. Questions, see Soon Pac Kim.

Board of Deacons meeting next Sun, Sept 13 at 1p in Parlor

Young Adults+ apple picking & potluck, Saturday, Sept 26
Apple picking starts at 1:00p, YA+ fall potluck is at 6:00p at CAN in the “Bro Lounge.” See Steven Forsythe for details contact Steven Forsyth.

Leaf Raking Bonanza
If you need help leaf raking this year or if you’re willing to be part of a leaf raking team, contact Marie Page. Potential dates are Sat. Oct 3 and/or Sat. Oct 17 depending on need & volunteer availability. Food provided.

Potential church trip to Korea in April 2016
Two years ago we took our first church trip to Korea and had a very fruitful time. If interested, please email Pastor Jin at [jin@cando.org].

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.

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