Fall Bible Study Series “Hanging in there together” starts today at 12p
A collaborative teaching series by six CAN members (Ben Park, Lucy Mungai, Babatope Akarakiri, Dana Caraway, John Nelson, Bryan Jon) and coordinated by Deacon Myungchan Kang. Sundays, Oct 8-Nov 12 from 12-1p in Parlor.
CAN delegation to Bruderhof Communities leaves this Thursday
Our church & Underground Sem have been invited to visit the communities in PA and upstate NY to learn how they do Christian life together. Sixteen of our members will go. Please keep them in prayer until their return on Oct. 20.
‘Decentering Whiteness’ discussion group, Sundays Oct 8 & 22, from 1-3p
White supremacy has become more overt & now actively stoked by the highest political office. How do we have a loving, real, compassionate conversation about this rising threat? Why do we give “the system” the benefit of the doubt against the testimony of people of color? Why do we blindly obey the law rather than questioning the justice of the legal system? How do we hear the pain of the oppressed, rather than first sympathizing with white fragility? How do we decenter our own whiteness, so that we can live in kinship? Pastor Jin will moderate; special thanks to Melody Johnson for organizing. All welcome.
Couples Ministry, Sat. Oct 14, 10:30a-12:30p in Corner Café
Come for fellowship and a rich discussion led by Elder Shane & Renae Long. Childcare provided; bring dish to share if able. Details [renaemlong@gmail.com].
All Saints Service & Celebration, Sunday, Oct 29
Like last year, the All Saints Service will be a time to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed away. We will honor the ‘great cloud of witnesses’ and the specific loved ones who have gone before us. Following service is our annual All Saints’ Eve Costume Contest from 12:15-1:15p. All ages encouraged to join the fun, with prizes by age and individual/group categories!
ISAIAH Weeklong Training in Mankato
Weeklong Training is Oct 29-Nov 3. Purpose is to equip leaders to become more effective at transformative change in their community. Register by Oct 15: www.tinyurl.com/weeklong2017. See Deacon Stephen Keeler with questions.
New Member Class on Saturdays, Nov. 11 & 18 from 9a-3p
We cover the history of church and theology, as well as the ethos, leadership & vision of CAN. Sign up at [johnnelson@cando.org]; childcare avail. on request.
Fall Play Dates for Moms & Kids, Thursdays from 10-11:30a
A chance for kids to play and for moms to connect. Meets in CAN nursery. For details, see Deacon Felise Park [felise.park@gmail.com].
Fellowship Lunch
Please donate as able to help cover costs & help w clean-up from time to time to keep our lunches working. Questions? Liz Keeler [elizabethakeeler@gmail.com].