Upcoming Events
Godspeed, Lois!
On Sunday, September 19, we'll say goodbye & thank you to Lois Groen as she retires. Lois will be here all morning long. Come to worship (any service), have a piece of cake, and wish Lois well as she & Ken move to Des Moines.
Welcome Home Picnic & Silent Auction
On Sunday, September 26th at Noon come and see the friends you've missed all summer and make new ones, too! Place the winning bid on one of our silent auction items while helping raise money for Children's Ministry.
We Have a Blast Bowling!
We're FoC's Lickety Splits bowling team & we're kicking off another great year! We bowl every other Saturday at Country Club Lanes, Excelsior, 6:45 PM. The season runs Sept. 18 through April. $30/couple/week. Singles are welcome, too. All levels. We need regulars & subs. After the games, we have even more fun at Applebee's! Contact Melanie Wegner.
New Member Event
On Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 PM. Get to know more about FoC in a casual social setting. Learn about the Lutheran flavor of Christian faith and ask all your questions. Childcare provided. Contact the church office at 952-934-5659; ask for Pr Kristie or Pam.
Luther Seminary Lay Classes
Want to know more about the Dead Sea Scrolls? Or the love stories in the Bible? Maybe you'd like to explore "The Big Questions: Science & Christian Faith." These are just a few of the offerings at Luther's 2010/2011 lay school. Classes meet on Mondays, either at noon or 7:00 PM, and run for five weeks. Cost: $60/course ($55/course if you sign up for 3+ courses.) Interactive web casts are also offered. luthersem.edu/layschool or 651-641-3416.
Book of Faith: The Conversation is Growing
Whether you're looking for a foundational course to start your conversation, or looking to dig deeper into scripture, these new resources feature thought-provoking, engaging, and helpful insights for adult and youth Bible study. Session 1 - The Study of John will meet on September 30, October 7, 14, 28, November 4, 11, 18, and December 2. Our Book of Faith Bible study will meet from 7-8:30 PM. Sessions are pastor-led with small group discussion. We'll explore historical/cultural context, look at the characters, story line and themes, and consider the meaning of the text for faithful living.
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