Crosstown Connection

Weekly News Oct 26 - Nov 1

Congregational Meeting - Oct 27

This Sunday after service we will have our final congregational meeting of the year. How are our ministries going? What do the finances look like? How are the roof repairs going? What's in the works for 2020? Join us at 11:00 to learn more. Childcare is available. No lunch will be provided.

Wednesday Community Dinner

Just wanted to say a special thank you to all the chefs on Wednesday Dinner, especially those that have worked to provide dinners without a functional kitchen, without an oven, through construction and so many more surprises. #inconveniencedfortheGospel

Thanks Ben Edwards, Lynette Wheeler, Nancy Pikal, Kristi Johnson, and Mark Ogawa.

Jim Crow Movie & Conversation

Oct 28 at 6:30

This PBS original film explores the origins of housing segregation in the Minneapolis area and racial disparities. We will view the film and welcome Daniel Bergin, Documentary Filmmaker, for conversation in partnership with Crosstown, NENA & Restoration Anglican Church. Join us and invite someone or share on Facebook.

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Like our own Ken Burns, TPT filmmaker mines Minnesota...

The ghosts of black pioneers are resurrected by "Jim Crow of the North," a haunting new documentary paying tribute to those who rebelled against housing discrimination in the Twin Cities. But to director Daniel Bergin those spirits never really...

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Dwight Ekholm Newsletter

It was great to hear from Dwight Ekholm this past Sunday about his and Sandi's decades of ministry. If you would like to hear more from him you can sign up for his Knee Mail enewsletter. Just email [email protected] and request to be added.

BLESS Bingo

BLESS is a series of action, sharing, caring, praying and perhaps most importantly, eating! This is based on the Evangelical Covenant Church's curriculum but with a new Crosstown twist. Join us in playing BLESS Bingo as we take tangible actions to improve our listening, sharing, serving and eating with others to the glory of the Lord.

Equip Hour- Created to be used by God

You are one of a kind. God created you with a unique set of gifts, talents, and strengths. These, combined with your personal story, equip you to be used by God for his glory and purpose.

In this Equip Hour series starting Nov 3, Sheryl Saul will lead us in exploring various aspects of your uniqueness and how you can align them to discover ministry and service opportunities. This series will be based on the book “LifeKeys: Discover Who You Are” by Jane Kise, David Stark and Sandra Krebs Hirsh.

Save the dates

Dec 18 Living Nativity

* Is your commission planning an Advent event, fundraiser or donation activity? Information for all December events is due to the office by Nov 17.

📰Do you have a Crosstown-related story or article you'd like to share in the Crosstown Connection? Submit it to the office by noon Tuesdays.

📷 Do you have pictures related to Crosstown? Send them to Tim Bury.

📅If you have an event, please submit an Event Form to the office 4-6 weeks before your scheduled event. Event forms can be found in the office or on the Crosstown Website.