Spring Craft Fair last week went wonderfully!
Thanks to all crafters and supporters! Adults, children, seniors all contributed to this beautiful and fun event, raising $3,626.50 for kitchen renovation!
Tweens Ministry starts this summer!
The session has approved Addin Vaj to serve as Tweens Ministry director starting June 1 for 11-13 year olds. Our goal is to provide a transition into healthy adolescence which would then turn into a healthy adulthood. First mtg Sat. June 4, then every other Friday from 7-9pm. Contact Addin for details.
Permaculture Worknights every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 6:30-8:30p
All welcome to these worknights! Also, first big PermaDay is Sat. May 21 from 9a-5p (lunch provided). See John N. or Laura for details.
Kids Playdate every Thursday from 10am-noon in Nature Play Area of CAN
They’ll play together while parents connect. Contact Elder Thao w questions.
All Church Retreat | May 27-29 at Whitewater State Park, MN (2 hrs south)
All CAN people welcome! The group center is next to Whitewater River, by 200 ft high pine-covered dolomite cliffs. There are eight cabins, all w heat/electricity. The lodge has kitchen and dining hall for 150 people. Swimming lake there. Cost is $60/adult & $30/child 17yo & under, but whatever you can afford is fine. Please note no in-person service at CAN 5/29: livestream from retreat only.
Board of Deacons meets next Sunday May 15 at 1p in Corner Café
All active deacons please attend.
Welcome to the newest member of Greg & Clara Marsh’s family!
Their child was born April 7! See FB CAN community board for meal train signup.
Recommendations during worship service re COVID safety
We are modifying our protocol a bit given the trends in transmission. We will suspend social distancing for the time being, but feel free to observe as well. For the fully vaccinated/boosted and showing no symptoms, masking is now optional.
Silver Lake Botanicals – thanks for your support as all profits go to CAN!
CAN members get 20% discount (optional), use code “CAN20” when checking out at www.cando.org. Our salves & lip balms now selling at Silverwood Park!
Online giving options (all payment services with no fee)
Let’s continue to give generously toward our life together: Monthly auto Bill Pay via bank, or Venmo @Giving-CANDO, or mail a check to church.
Additional contact information
To contact the Clerk of Session Renae Long [renaemlong@gmail.com]; Board of Deacons Chair Paul Moses [prism690@gmail.com]. For details about becoming a new member or to join a cell group, contact Pastor John [johnnelson@cando.org].