7-23-2026: Praying the Movies: Babette's Feast

WEEKLY NEWS & UPDATES FROM WBLUMC | Thursday, July 23, 2026

Sunday Worship | July 26, 2026

One in-person summer service at 10am

Praying the Movies: "Babette's Feast"

2 Corinthians 9: 6-12 | Pastor Christine Ford

In our sermon series, “Praying the Movies,” we’ll explore faith-filled insights through the stories, themes, and characters of some of our beloved films. Series runs July 19 — August 13.

We invite you to watch each movie prior to worship to

enrich your experience:

8/2: “Field of Dreams”

8/9: “Les Misérables”

8/16: “The Color Purple”

8/23: “The Great Santini”

8/30: “Schindler’s List”

9/6: “The Shawshank Redemption”

9/13: “Entertaining Angels”

Church Online continues weekly at 10am.

10:00am bulletin

Church Online

• Weekly online worship is available early Sunday mornings on YouTube.

• You can also watch via the church website by using the Church Online button.

• Our Facebook premiere with live chat is every Sunday at 10am. Please share the service so more people can join us!

• You may view all Ministry Minute videos on this YouTube playlist.

Sunday School

Sunday school is during 10am worship. See more details below!

Nursery is open for infants to 3-year-olds during the 10am worship service.

Volunteers Needed for Worship Technology

We are looking for volunteers to help run the PowerPoint presentations and sound system during our worship services. No prior experience is necessary; training will be provided. For more information about what is involved or to volunteer, please email Steven C Anderson. Your assistance helps make our worship services run smoothly and is greatly appreciated!

Children & Youth

LAST SUNDAY: 10am Summer Sunday School

Reminder that Sunday is the last day of Summer Sunday School. We will see you in the fall! Nursery will continue through the rest of the summer.

Download the mp3 album for car rides. Or stream from YouTube and dance.

Connections

Women’s Golf Group

On Wed. July 22, we will play at Francis A. Gross Golf Club 35W & 36 area. If you are interested in playing or would like more information, please email Marcia Lantto, alternate contact is Carol Effertz 651-429-6023. To view the 2026 Golf Schedule, please click here or on the photo. We hope to see you!!

The Misquoted Bible Class Series - Last Class Tuesday

In this series we've explored quotes and witticisms often attributed to the Bible to find out if they really mean what we think they do. Join Pastor Christine for the final class on Tues., July 28 from 2-3:30pm in room 200. Thank you to all who participated!

Rainbow Families

Are you the parent or grandparent of a member of the LGBTQ community? Join us for conversation and fellowship on Thurs., Aug. 6 at 6 pm in the church library. Questions? Email LuAnn Roberts or call her at (218) 590-6424.

Hallway Art: "Members in Focus"

Help us celebrate the people who make up our church family! We are creating a new hallway photo exhibit, “Members in Focus,” featuring the people who make WBLUMC such a welcoming and vibrant community. Send us a favorite photo of yourself, your family, or a moment that reflects who you are. Together, we'll create a gallery that celebrates the heart of our church: its people. Email photos to Mary Ellen Calderwood at medecalderwood@aol.com.

Hearts & Hands

We are a small group for those interested in knitting, crocheting, and other hand crafts. Due to vacation plans, we decided not to meet in July. Join us again on Mon., Aug. 17 at 7pm in the church library.

Beach Concert

Join others in the community at a benefit concert for the White Bear Area Food Shelf, on Sat., Aug. 1 at 6-11pm at White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

"Heartbeat for Hunger" is free and open to everyone. Instead of purchasing a ticket, guests are encouraged to make a cash donation to support the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Whether it's $10, $50, or more, every dollar helps provide nutritious food and critical support to neighbors facing food insecurity. Last year's Heartbeat for Hunger event raised more than $55,000 for the food shelf!

Gather your friends to enjoy an evening of incredible music and food on the lake! Follow this link for more information and to make a donation.

Green Team Tip of the Month

Do What You Can: Wisdom shared by the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement:

Imperfect action is

better than

perfect inaction.

Remember that when you feel overwhelmed or down

because of the enormity of our climate crises.

Do what you can,

wherever you can,

whenever you can.

That’s very Wesleyan.

Learn more about the Green Team by attending a meeting! Join us on the first

Monday of each month at 7pm in room 200. See the church calendar for updates.

Calendar & Meeting Minutes

Church Calendar

Click the church calendar button to find out more about volunteer committee meetings, events and classes on the frequently updated online church calendar.

Church calendar

Meeting Minutes

All committees are being asked to provide minutes, and we now have a Realm link for the congregation to access this information. Click the video below to learn how to view all minutes that are available!

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General email: office@wblumc.org | OFFICE HOURS: 9am-1pm M,T,W, Th

Pastor Chris Kneen email: christopher.kneen@wblumc.org