Congratulations to our new members!So glad that Brian Murphy, Brady Ross, and Mbayani Tayai have joined as new members. Autumn Thompson will be an ecumenical member as she is moving to New York state in a few months. Welcome to our church family! Permaculture Core Team Interest mtg | next Read more…
Communion today w Pastor Dana Caraway preachingThanks to Uprising Bread for the healthy and delicious bread! Permaculture Core Team Interest meeting – Sun. April 3, 1-2p via ZoomInterested in learning more about our community’s permaculture work and how to get involved? We’ll give a general overview of the work, the Read more…
Board of Deacons meeting today at 1p in Corner CaféAll active deacons please attend. Communion on March 20 w Pastor Dana Caraway preachingCommunion next Sunday! Save the date! Spring Craft Fair | Sat. April 30 | 9:30a-2:30pCrafters, makers & creative enthusiasts look for a Google form on FB to sign Read more…
Recommendations during worship service re COVID safetyWe are modifying our protocol a bit given the trends in transmission. We’ll allow hugging during exchange of peace, and the worship leaders will do the receiving line again at end of service. Feel free to opt out of these practices as well. We Read more…
Ash Wed. Service | March 2 at 6p, Pastor Paul Hoang preachingThis annual service of meditation marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days of Jesus in the wilderness. Those able are encouraged to fast for breakfast & lunch on Wed. We will not have a collective meal after the Read more…
Ash Wed. Service | March 2 at 6p, Pastor Paul Hoang preachingThis annual service of meditation marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days of Jesus in the wilderness. Those able are encouraged to fast for breakfast & lunch on Wed. We will not have a collective meal after the Read more…
Congratulations to Nick & Christine Graanfox on the birth of their child!Florence was born weighing 8 lbs 6 oz – congratulations! We are so happy for you and pray for many blessings for your family! Pastor Christine & 4 college students visiting CAN | Jan 31-Feb 19Pastor Christine Chin, childhood Read more…
Annual Congregational Meeting today at 11:30am in sanctuaryPlease attend to get a review of our ministry in 2021 and priorities for 2022. North Korean refugee students visiting CAN | Jan 31-Feb 19Pastor Christine Chin, longtime friend of Pastor Jin, will chaperone four college students in their late 20s from Seoul Read more…
Annual Congregational Meeting next Sunday Jan. 30 at 11:30amPlease attend to get a review of our ministry in 2021 and priorities for 2022. North Korean refugee students visiting CAN | Jan 31-Feb 19Pastor Christine Chin, longtime friend of Pastor Jin, will chaperone four college students in their late 20s from Read more…
Racial Justice Sunday todayAs we do every year, we remember the legacy of the Rev. Dr. King today and are reminded of the urgency of racial justice and humane relating in our time. Officers Training this Sat. Jan 22 from 9a-3p at churchAll active deacons, elders (and staff) to receive Read more…
Memorial Service for beloved Elder Josette Bethany [1/15/1939-12/20/2021]Thanks to all who shared to honor Josette. May she rest in God’s peace. A little background about Josette: Her father immigrated from Croatia in 1914; she was the eldest of three with two younger brothers and they grew up near Hibbing, MN. Read more…
18th CANniversary Service today!Thanks to our Young Adults for testifying to how CAN has impacted their lives. Congratulations also to our newly ordained and/or installed officers: Thao Hoang and Barb Olson (returning) as elders; and Lindsay Knabe, Clara Marsh, Sonja Montgomery (returning), and Jordan Wright as deacons. And thanks also Read more…
Pastoral Care announcementsPlease keep these saints in prayer.-Bertin Zehourou, a leader of Across the Nations Church that worships in our building, died Dec. 18 at 68. Since 2008 he has been a part of our ministry. Memorial service this Wed at 6:00pm in our sanctuary.-Josette Bethany died Dec. 20 of Read more…
Xmas Xtravaganza TONIGHT at 4p (no dinner due to COVID)All welcome this afternoon to one of the funnest events of the year at CAN! All donations go to our Good Samaritan Fund. It will be streamed live on our CAN Community Board on FB. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Friday Dec. Read more…
Juniper’s 1st birthday celebration today from 11:30a-12:30pAndrew & Heidi Scherber invite all to the Fellowship Hall to wish Juniper a happy birthday (DoB 12/3/2020) and enjoy dessert to-go. Xmas Xtravaganza at 4p next Sunday Dec. 19 (no dinner due to COVID)Mark your calendars now for one of the funnest events Read more…
CAN Christmas Craft Fair | continued today right after serviceAll welcome to peruse whatever is left from yesterday’s annual craft fair. Many of these items make great holiday gifts! Proceeds go to our Building Fund. COOL Kids + YA Gingerbread House-making party | Sat. Dec 11, 2-4pmAll COOL Kids invited Read more…
Congregational Meeting to Elect Church Officers, today right after serviceWe’ll meet briefly to elect officers as presented by the Nominating Committee, chaired by Elder Myungchan Kang. Those here in person may vote. Nominees are Thao Hoang and Barb Olson (returning) as elders; and Lindsay Knabe, Clara Marsh, Sonja Montgomery (returning), Read more…
Upcoming SundaysToday we have our annual Congregational Testimonies of thanksgiving along with communion; thanks to all who shared! Next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent! We will also have a brief congregational meeting right after service to confirm officer nominations by the Nominating Committee chaired by Elder Myungchan Kang; Read more…
Stewardship Sunday todayWhether worshiping with us near or far, please fill out our annual Stewardship Form to help us budget well for next year. Paper forms may be submitted during offering. Online submission link to be shared on FB Community Board & email. Board of Deacons meeting today from 1-3p in Read more…
Congratulations to our new members!So happy that Tracy Bindel, Stephan Dornauer, Caleb Frank, Yien Gatwech, Tshab Her, Irina Huang, James Kang, Sanjana Kantayya, Madeleine Kim, Tani Takushi, Stephanie Tan, and Naaman Wood are joining as members – welcome to the CAN family! Upcoming SundaysOn Nov. 14 is our annual Stewardship Read more…