Crosstown Connection

Crosstown Connection March 26 - April 1

Lent Lament- preparing for grace

“Is there anything more agonizing to God, than hearing His “beloved Son” suffering so much he thinks His Father left him alone?”... read more in our Forsaken? blog post.

Forsaken? blog post

"O Sacred Neck" song from Porter's Gate

An Experiment in Lament this Sunday!

As part of this Sunday's message, you're invited to participate in a spiritual life practice, "An Experiment in Lament." If you participate in worship on the livestream, we invite you to print this document in advance. Here is a great opportunity to grow as Jesus' disciple by engaging in lament!

Lent Giving Drive

This year's drive is supporting the Good in the 'Hood food shelf at Crosstown by adding cleaning items to the distribution. We have identified six items of need:

Toilet Cleaner | Laundry Detergent | Paper Towels

Dish Soap | Hand Sanitizer | All Purpose Spray

It helps with distribution to have "uniform" products. We will have samples of products displayed at church. Please purchase products that are similar in brand and size to those displayed at church. You can make a purchase off our Amazon Wish List or shop on your own. The food shelf serves 35-50 families, so this is our initial target collection amount. Questions? Contact the Community Caring Commission.

Financial gifts marked for "Lent Giving Drive" or "Food Shelf" will be used to purchase missing products and excess donated to Good in the 'Hood.

Lent Giving Drive Flier

Ukrainian Egg Decorating- April 1

Bonnie Overcott is going to teach us the art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating. More information about the cost, RSVP method, tools, and history of this tradition is in this google doc.

All ages and skill levels are welcome but RSVP is needed!

Wednesday Nights

programming runs from 6:30-7:45 at Crosstown

Kids Too!

Clue! Solving the Mystery of Jesus. Kids will be the detectives, looking for clues to discover the true meaning of Easter!
April 6 Stations of the Cross family event
April 13 no Kids Too!

Youth Group

Studying the book of Mark
April 13 no Kids Too!

Adult Option

March 23-30 & April 20-27: Parent Equip 2.0 This will meet 4 times in person, partnering with an asynchronous online discussion component. Can't come in person? Join the discussion online! Parents, grandparents, and mentors are invited to participate. We will be using "The 6 Needs of Every Child" as a framework for our discussions. Learn more here.
No adult options April 6 or 13

All events are listed in your church app and on the website.

Calendars are available on the Youth webpage, Children's webpage, and Adult Ministry webpage.

This one was identified very quickly. It's from a "stained glass" art project in one of our Children's Center classrooms.

Join us on Instagram or Facebook for our "Where's that located?" game! 🧐

On Monday we publish an up close and personal image of something on the church property and then see if you can name the item and where it's located. 🤔

🩰 🪕 💾 🩺 Youth Thrift Store Scavenger Hunt 🛒

This is sure to bring about some good hearty laughs. Saturday, April 9th we will meet at church at 2:00pm and then head out for a Thrift Store Scavenger Hunt. The hunt is free, but bring some money if you want to do your own shopping. RSVP Nancy Olson 612-242-0172 by Wednesday, April 6th. We also need a few parent drivers/chaperones.

Covenant Pines Minisitries

CPBC Summer Staff Needed

We hire around 45 people every summer. We are looking for hard working people who care about campers growing closer to Christ. Every single job at CPBC contributes to that purpose. You'll be immersed in an amazing community that will challenge...

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Covenant Pines Bible Camp - Best Christian Camp in Minnesota

Give your child just one week where their only task is be a kid and have a blast. Give them a week of summer camp...

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AC Summer Staff Needed

Are you looking to dive deeper into your faith while working in a wilderness setting? Then we have just the job for you! AC is looking for: Trail Guides to lead students and families on 3-5 day BWCAW trips Kitchen Supervisor In-Base Staff to...

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📅 Save the Date...

Egg Decorating April 1
Youth Thrift Store Scavenger Hunt April 9
Council Meeting April 11
Food Shelf April 13
Good Friday Service April 15
Easter April 17
Discipleship Confirmation Intensive April 23
Congregational Meeting April 24
Pastor John Sabbatical (second half) May 16-June 26

Event Request Form

🏢 Office Hours & Staff Updates

Tuesday-Friday 9:00-3:00

Kristi on vacation March 29-30

Director of Worship Arts Job Description and Contact Form

Director of Youth Ministries Job Description and Contact Form

COVID Policy

Masking in the building is now optional. Moving forward the Sanctuary will be divided into a masked side and optional mask side. Children's Ministry activities will continue mask requirement for all leaders and children.