A Word from Pastor Paul

Dear Members and Friends at Crosstown,

What a gift this past stretch of days have been with pleasant temps, sunshine and fall colors. “To everything there is a season” the Bible reminds us. Enjoy each season, including the changing seasons of our lives and of our church life. This Sunday (October 25) we will hold our Congregational Meeting and prayer gathering at the end of our worship service time. We will hear updates from the pastoral search committee, highlights from each of our ministry teams and spend time in prayer together - just like the first church in Acts. Our updates will include looking ahead at December - what might we do this December as a church to invite and lovingly serve the surrounding community? We will share thoughts and invite you to get involved - it will take many hands willing to pitch in.

The Lord is with us, we are doing well, see you Sunday, 

Pastor Paul (paulmurphy@charter.net)

Update from the Leadership Team

During our recent Leadership Team meeting, we were blessed to host our Ministry Team leaders and get a sneak peek of the highlights of the incredible work and passion poured into the ministry areas at Crosstown. I am excited for our entire church family to hear from the team leaders at the Congregational Meeting this Sunday. We'll also hear updates from the Pastoral Search Committee and spend time together praying for our church and the search process.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Heather Polhemus

Leadership Team Chair

Congregational Meeting on Sunday October 25

We look forward to being together for the Congregational Connection Meeting on Sunday, October 25. As Pastor Paul noted, we'll hear highlights from Pastor Paul, the Leadership Team, Ministry Team Leaders, and the Pastoral Search Committee and we will pray together for what God is preparing for us!

Women's Ministry Bible Study Schedule

Sunday Morning @ 9:00 a.m. Dates:

10/25/2026: Share Ephesians 4

11/01/2026: Share Ephesians 5

11/08/2026: Share Ephesians 6

11/15/2026: Share, plan, vision, dream

Monday Evening @ 6:30 p.m. Dates:

10/26/26: Share Ephesians 4

11/02/26: Share Ephesians 5

11/09/26: Share Ephesians 6

11/16/26: Share, plan, dream, vision

Text or call Caitlin Ogawa @ 651-895-6523 for more information

You're Invited:

Ladies Potluck Brunch 

When: Sat, Nov 14th at 10am to 12pm

Where: Caitlin's House

1525 Clemson Dr Eagan MN 55122

Why: For community and fellowship time 

What to bring: It's a potluck - bring something to share 

RSVP: Please text Caitlin at 651-895-6523

Men's Ministry Bible Study Schedule

Wednesday Nights from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

10/28/26 - That the World May Know - Season 7

11/04/26 - That the World May Know - Season 7

11/11/26 - That the World May Know - Season 7

11/18/26 - That the World May Know - Season 7

11/25/26 - No group (Thanksgiving Break)

Contact Jonathan Buchanan or Brandon Polhemus for more information

Children's & Youth Ministry

Wednesday Nights 6:30-7:45

Inviting kids ages 4 years old through 12th grade.

Games, Bible Teaching,

Small Groups, Snacks

Reach out to Nancy Olson or Wayne Berfeldt for more details!

Geezers: Thursdays @ 9:00 a.m.

Come for the projects, stay for the coffee and fellowship.

Contact Bob Weides @ reweides@comcast.net for more information.

Crosstown Fall Yard Clean-Up

Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm come to connect with you Crosstown Family in cleaning up the church grounds ahead of winter. Rake and bag leaves, cut down plants, be outside and enjoy other's company.

Church has a limited number of outdoor tools. Bringing your own tools can be helpful. Come for a few minutes or a couple of hours! Our friends at Bethesda and Verbo are invited too!

Attention Youth Group Parents!

This January we will be joining the Arctic Adventure at CPBC. 

Registration and deposit due by 12/15/26

 $155 per person

January 29th - 31st

We have a very busy and exciting summer available for your students next year! In addition to CPBC, everyone is invited to participate in 1 or all of these options. We wanted to make sure you have the dates early and are able to access the information we have regarding the events. We will start planning for fundraising for the summer options soon. If you have interest in helping lead that please let us know.

Unite 

July 18th - 23rd, 2027

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Early Bird Registration due by January 15th

Visit this link and connect with a YG leader if you have more questions and want to register your child.

https://covchurch.org/unite/

Boundary Waters Canoe Adventure, 2027

Adventurous Christians 

August 11-15, 4 nights

https://covenantpines.org/group-canoe-trips/

Samantha Buchanan will be the leader for the trip. Reach out to her for more information.  

Pastor the Neighborhood:

Ministry collaboration with Good in the Hood and NENA

Staff & Leadership at Crosstown

Crosstown's Mission: to INVITE & EQUIP all people into a

life-changing, ever-growing relationship with Jesus Christ.