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Special thanks to the Ordination Commission We thank the vice moderator of our presbytery Elder Walter Rockenstein, and Elder Sue Rutford, Rev. Bob Lundberg, Elder Lucy Mungai, Elder Nancy Allen, and Rev. Dana Caraway for serving on today’s ordination commission. We also welcome our Executive Presbyter Jeff Japinga and other Read more…

Congratulations to John Nelson on becoming an ordained pastor on May 28! On May 9 the Twin Cities Presbytery voted unanimously to ordain John as pastor (teaching elder) at CAN. It’s been a long journey of patience and trust in God’s provisions. Ordination during our May 28 morning service. So Read more…

Happy Mother’s Day and Matriarchy Sunday! Happy Mother’s Day to all who mother our children and our church. Special thanks to our amazing women leaders who love and guide our church so faithfully. Also, in honor of Matriarchy Sunday, Bryan Jon and Isaac Sanborn are making fried chicken and fries Read more…

Last Couples Ministry of the year, Sat. May 13 from 10:30a – 12:30p We will gather to complete our three-part series on “Mind, Body, & Spirit” and how these interact to influence our relationships. The focus this month will be on Spirit. Please join us! Childcare will be provided, and Read more…

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 Read more…

Building Day update Thanks to everyone who helped get our building into tip-top shape yesterday, and especially to Isaac Sanborn for coordinating the day! Parish Leaders Meeting – today 12-1p in Parlor All parish leaders please attend. Deacon Myungchan Kang will be leading. Building Day, this Sat. April 22 from Read more…

Potluck Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt after service Happy Easter! Immediately following is an Easter egg hunt for kids & potluck downstairs. Remember to pick up your Easter lily, if you sponsored one.   CH Police Dept Community Forum on Immigration, this Tues April 18, 7p at CAN Columbia Heights Police Department Read more…

Maundy Thursday Service, April 13, 7p; Good Friday Service, April 14, 6p These two Holy Week services prepare us for Easter. Our elders will wash our feet on Maundy Thursday at 7pm. If able, fast 24 hours before Good Friday service (starts at 6pm) to remember Jesus’ death. We’ll break fast Read more…

  Easter Choir Forming Today Practices will be Sundays March 26, April 2 and April 9 at 12:15 in the Chapel. See Jin Soo Kim for details [jinsoo@cando.org]. Easter Sunday Service, Potluck Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt, April 16 Easter Sunday will be a joint service with COOL Kids. Immediately Read more…

Congregational Meeting today right after service (very brief) Members, please stay after the service to elect our nominating committee for 2017. Session Interview of New Members in Chapel at 12p today Prospective new members, please grab lunch and meet in the chapel at noon today. Board of Deacons Meeting today Read more…

Prayers for Pastor David & Elder Lucy for their travel to Kenya Elder Lucy left this past Wednesday and Pastor David leaves this week for their native Kenya. Please be in prayer for them – Godspeed! Social Investment Opportunity for James Kyalo in Kenya James Kyalo is 22 now, and working Read more…

Congratulations to Theodore Helle on his dedication today! Teddy is the son of Hannah & Gordon Helle. Welcome, Teddy, to the family of God! Children’s Winter Carnival today after service in Fellowship Hall Games, face-painting, treats & prizes for kids of all ages! All welcome! ‘The Parables of Jesus’ Bible Study Read more…

‘The Parables of Jesus’ Bible Study continues today at 12p in Parlor Deacon Myungchan Kang leads this 8 week study. All welcome! Underground Institute Q&A CrossTalk today at 12p in Chapel An open space to ask questions about our learnings during the Gospel Series. Social Investment Opportunity in Kenya, info Read more…

Underground Institute Q&A CrossTalk today at 12p in Chapel An open space to ask questions about our learnings during the Wednesday night Gospel Series. ‘The Parables of Jesus’ Bible Study continues next Sunday at 12p in Parlor Deacon Myungchan Kang leads this 8 week study. All welcome! Korea Trip informational Read more…

Special thanks to PUTS interns for their testimonies today Today is the last Sunday for our 3 MDiv students from Presbyterian University & Theological Seminary. Thanks to Eunyoung Kwon, Haemi Kim & Gilhyun Kho for testifying. May God bless Haemi & Gilhyun as they return to Seoul, and to Eunyoung Read more…

Special Thanks to the Ordination Commission We thank the moderator of our presbytery Elder Sue Rutford, Elder Sue Goodspeed, Pastor Rebecca Fletcher, Elder Tim Fletcher, Pastor Jin S. Kim and Pastor David Mwihia for serving on today’s ordination commission. Underground Institute Gospel Series, Wednesdays through Feb 15 Dinner from 5:30-6:30pm, Read more…

Welcome to the new interns from PUTS in Seoul! On Monday we received 3 Master of Divinity (MDiv) students from Presbyterian University & Theological Seminary, the largest seminary in Korea. They are Eunyoung Kwon, Haemi Kim & Gilhyun Kho; the ladies are staying at the Fink House right by church Read more…

Couples Ministry this Sat. Jan 21 from 10:30a-12:30p in Corner Café Discussion will be on how our emotional lives influence our relational functioning and well-being. Childcare provided; bring a dish to share if you can (not required). For details, contact Shane or Renae Long [shanelong12@hotmail.com]. Follow us on Facebook by Read more…

13th CANniversary Service on Jan 8 CAN is 13 years old on Jan 4, 2016. Babatope Adedayo & Stephen Keeler will testify next Sunday, and then we will ordain 6 new deacons. Potluck lunch after the service, so please bring food to share if you are able. Seeking Truth Documentary, Read more…