Announcements

Youth Water Park Outing, this Sat. Aug 19 at Bunker Beach Water Park We’ll meet at church at 10:15a and return at 3:30p. $10/$15 per family. Sack lunches included. Permission slip due today. See Youth Director Isaac Sanborn for details [isaac@cando.org]. Youth Group Parents Meeting, next Sun. Aug 20 at 11:30a in Chapel Come for Read more…

Congratulations to Melody Johnson and Javier Torres on their marriage! Javier & Melody were married last Saturday, July 22 with Pastor Jin officiating. Congratulations and blessings on your new life together! BBQ Lunch at ‘Chatham House’ next Sunday, Aug. 6 after service The Chatham House is one of our community Read more…

BBQ Lunch at ‘Chatham House’ on Sunday, Aug. 6 after service The Chatham House is one of our community houses and is a block north of CAN. (4525 Chatham Rd NE) All invited for lunch and fellowship! All-Church Retreat, Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27 at St. Croix State Park Our theme this year Read more…

Annual Potluck Picnic, next Sunday, July 16 at 10:30a at Hansen Park We will worship at Hansen Park (1555 5th St NW, New Brighton 55112) at 10:30am. Bring a side dish, dessert, or meat to grill, and hang out in the park after service, including for our annual relay races! Read more…

‘Discovery: A Comic Lament’ Thursday, June 29, 7-9p at Calvary Church This play about the Doctrine of Discovery is about land, love & loss; created in partnership with Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition. Elaine Enns will lead discussion after. At 2800 Blaisdell Ave, Mpls; tickets $5-$20. Youth Lake Day, Saturday, Read more…

Pastor Jin on sabbatical until end of August Today is Pastor Jin’s last day before sabbatical. He’ll be in Korea for a month, first with the Korea team, then with his family, and in Atlanta for a part of August. Please pray for our senior pastor and his family as Read more…

Pentecost Testimony Sunday & potluck today Thanks be to God for all the testimonies, both spoken & unspoken today. Please stay for potluck lunch following this service in the fellowship hall. Pastor Jin on sabbatical June-August Please pray for our senior pastor and his family as they rest & renew Read more…

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…