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peaceumcdev https://peaceumc.com/ dev site Wed, 21 May 2025 15:33:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://i0.wp.com/peaceumc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-politics-and-power-podcast-image.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 peaceumcdev https://peaceumc.com/ 32 32 178636561 Inviting & Sustaining For Everyone https://peaceumc.com/inviting-sustaining-for-everyone/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inviting-sustaining-for-everyone Wed, 21 May 2025 15:33:09 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=8099 Inviting & Sustaining For Everyone On Sunday, May 18th after the service, we announced a capital campaign project for new siding. We are calling it: Inviting & Sustaining For Everyone Although siding is not an exciting or flashy capital campaign, we know the impact will help sustain our building for years and provide a more inviting space for people to spend their time. WE ARE GROWING! – Our average attendance is up – growing each of the past three years – The preschool is growing again – especially after opening a 2-3 year-old childcare class this winter – We have more renters than ever – Hmong Faith Fellowship – Redeemer Salvation Church – Northern Lights Chorale – Two yoga studios – Dance Fitness – Two violin instructors – Mosaic Performing Arts – Boy Scouts – Cub Scouts (4 packs have combined and use our space) – AND we have become a poling location for local elections! Our goal is $150,000 The plan is to pay a company to do the upper portion of our building that we can’t reach on our own. For the lower portion, we plan to purchase the supplies and put the siding up ourselves. This will not only be a cost-effective approach, but it allows people to contribute to the project in more than one way. Giving funds and giving time will both be necessary to make this plan a reality. Why Now? | Some Recent History In the fall of 2022, we launched a capital campaign for our most immediate needs and areas of largest impact. The Community Growth Campaign resulted in a new parking lot, new carpet in the Fellowship Hall, new doors on the two south-side entrances, and a new monument sign. In the past 18 months, the finance team in conversation with the trustees has put away funds to purchase a new furnace when the time comes, as at least one of our current furnaces is nearing the end of it’s lifespan. Additionally, since 2022, we have diligently tracked our budget and put away three months of savings in an emergency fund. We have done this while providing consistent cost of living increases and raises for our staff, funding more hours for our Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator, and making progress towards paying our full apportionments (we currently pay 70%, in 2022 we paid 0%)! AND, with the preschool growing again, finance has made funds available to contract with someone to help create a digital media plan to help us reach more people. I want to pause and say: THANK YOU! This has been a team effort. From those on committees making decisions, to those who have been generously giving to Peace for decades, and those who just joined our community and have helped make it better already…it takes everyone to do this work. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Now that we have addressed those needs, the finance committee asked the trustees to make a list of greatest needs for our building and grounds so we can create goals and plans for the future. The immediate answer from the trustees was that the siding is in rough shape. The graphics above and below utilized pictures from our current building (LEFT: old siding; RIGHT: new siding on the updated front of the sanctuary). The trustees have done a great job of patching and maintaining the current siding, but it’s well past time for a total overhaul. The Leadership Council approved a motion made by the Finance Team to put $5,000 of our savings into a dedicated fund to get this project going. We believe that Peace is poised to continue making an impact on our community for years to come. But to do so, we have some hard work ahead. It will take investment of both funds and time. And we hope that everyone can come together and help with this project. How To Give Online | Below is a QR code that goes directly to a giving form on our SimpleChurch platform…just like all online giving. You can do a one-time gift or set-up a recurring gift. Check | You can also give through a check to the church. Just make the check out to ‘Peace UMC’ and put ‘Inviting & Sustaining Fund’ in the memo line. (If you forget the fancy language and just write, ‘siding’, we will know what you mean as well!) Thank you for being part of our community. Thank you for believing in our mission and vision.

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Inviting & Sustaining For Everyone

On Sunday, May 18th after the service, we announced a capital campaign project for new siding.
We are calling it: Inviting & Sustaining For Everyone

Although siding is not an exciting or flashy capital campaign, we know the impact will help sustain our building for years and provide a more inviting space for people to spend their time.

WE ARE GROWING!

– Our average attendance is up – growing each of the past three years

– The preschool is growing again – especially after opening a 2-3 year-old childcare class this winter

– We have more renters than ever
– Hmong Faith Fellowship
– Redeemer Salvation Church
– Northern Lights Chorale
– Two yoga studios
– Dance Fitness
– Two violin instructors
– Mosaic Performing Arts
– Boy Scouts
– Cub Scouts (4 packs have combined and use our space)
– AND we have become a poling location for local elections!

Our goal is $150,000

The plan is to pay a company to do the upper portion of our building that we can’t reach on our own. For the lower portion, we plan to purchase the supplies and put the siding up ourselves. This will not only be a cost-effective approach, but it allows people to contribute to the project in more than one way. Giving funds and giving time will both be necessary to make this plan a reality.

Why Now? | Some Recent History

In the fall of 2022, we launched a capital campaign for our most immediate needs and areas of largest impact. The Community Growth Campaign resulted in a new parking lot, new carpet in the Fellowship Hall, new doors on the two south-side entrances, and a new monument sign.

In the past 18 months, the finance team in conversation with the trustees has put away funds to purchase a new furnace when the time comes, as at least one of our current furnaces is nearing the end of it’s lifespan.

Additionally, since 2022, we have diligently tracked our budget and put away three months of savings in an emergency fund. We have done this while providing consistent cost of living increases and raises for our staff, funding more hours for our Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator, and making progress towards paying our full apportionments (we currently pay 70%, in 2022 we paid 0%)!

AND, with the preschool growing again, finance has made funds available to contract with someone to help create a digital media plan to help us reach more people.

I want to pause and say: THANK YOU! This has been a team effort. From those on committees making decisions, to those who have been generously giving to Peace for decades, and those who just joined our community and have helped make it better already…it takes everyone to do this work. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Now that we have addressed those needs, the finance committee asked the trustees to make a list of greatest needs for our building and grounds so we can create goals and plans for the future. The immediate answer from the trustees was that the siding is in rough shape. The graphics above and below utilized pictures from our current building (LEFT: old siding; RIGHT: new siding on the updated front of the sanctuary). The trustees have done a great job of patching and maintaining the current siding, but it’s well past time for a total overhaul.

The Leadership Council approved a motion made by the Finance Team to put $5,000 of our savings into a dedicated fund to get this project going.

We believe that Peace is poised to continue making an impact on our community for years to come. But to do so, we have some hard work ahead. It will take investment of both funds and time. And we hope that everyone can come together and help with this project.

How To Give

Online | Below is a QR code that goes directly to a giving form on our SimpleChurch platform…just like all online giving. You can do a one-time gift or set-up a recurring gift.

Check | You can also give through a check to the church. Just make the check out to ‘Peace UMC’ and put ‘Inviting & Sustaining Fund’ in the memo line. (If you forget the fancy language and just write, ‘siding’, we will know what you mean as well!)

Thank you for being part of our community.
Thank you for believing in our mission and vision.

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A Call To Action…But What Action?! https://peaceumc.com/a-call-to-action-but-what-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-call-to-action-but-what-action Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:04:30 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=8024 A Call To Action…But What Action?! We’ve heard sermons and read articles about the call to action in light of the flood of executive orders that are disparaging and dehumanizing undocumented people and the trans community, as well as executive decisions that have devastating effects on our climate, which is already wreaking havoc on communities. But What Action?! I preached a call to action on Sunday. But I ask myself: What tangible action can I do in this moment? I’ve heard from some of you how much you appreciate the words of Right Reverend Budde and Bishop Plambeck, but what’s next? Words and prayers can be galvanizing, but if there isn’t tangible action to do, that galvanizing spirit and energy can quickly fade as we make a Target run or turn on Netflix. The simple answer is…I don’t know…yet. I wish I had more for you. Hopefully in the near future I will. So in the meantime, here’s what I can tell you we are doing. I’ve reached out to three nonprofits that focus on supporting and advocating for trans youth and families. I’ve asked them how we can support their work and become a partner with them. I’ve mentioned that we would like to be a safe space for people who live on the North-East side of the Twin Cities, and have space in our building to gather together. One of these nonprofits is holding a gathering of faith partners at the end of February. I will send more information about that event so we can potentially send some people. I have reached out to the New Brighton city manager to learn about how they respond to immigration concerns at the local level. He assured me that they have a policy in place for their public safety department not to ask about immigration status when engaging anyone in the public. I asked about their involvement with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). He said that they are often notified at the last minute when ICE is entering the community and are only utilized for traffic control, never to execute an order from ICE. I plan to ask pastors in the area who serve populations where undocumented folks are more likely to attend to see how we can support them. (To be honest, I feel like I should apologize for not starting this conversation or this relationship YEARS AGO. It shouldn’t take crisis to extend relationship.) I hope to learn more in the coming days. If and when I do, I will be sure to pass along ways to support the most vulnerable. Let’s keep vigilant and ready. What can we tangibly do?

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A Call To Action…But What Action?!

We’ve heard sermons and read articles about the call to action in light of the flood of executive orders that are disparaging and dehumanizing undocumented people and the trans community, as well as executive decisions that have devastating effects on our climate, which is already wreaking havoc on communities.

But What Action?! I preached a call to action on Sunday. But I ask myself: What tangible action can I do in this moment? I’ve heard from some of you how much you appreciate the words of Right Reverend Budde and Bishop Plambeck, but what’s next? Words and prayers can be galvanizing, but if there isn’t tangible action to do, that galvanizing spirit and energy can quickly fade as we make a Target run or turn on Netflix.

The simple answer is…I don’t know…yet. I wish I had more for you. Hopefully in the near future I will. So in the meantime, here’s what I can tell you we are doing.

I’ve reached out to three nonprofits that focus on supporting and advocating for trans youth and families. I’ve asked them how we can support their work and become a partner with them. I’ve mentioned that we would like to be a safe space for people who live on the North-East side of the Twin Cities, and have space in our building to gather together. One of these nonprofits is holding a gathering of faith partners at the end of February. I will send more information about that event so we can potentially send some people.

I have reached out to the New Brighton city manager to learn about how they respond to immigration concerns at the local level. He assured me that they have a policy in place for their public safety department not to ask about immigration status when engaging anyone in the public. I asked about their involvement with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). He said that they are often notified at the last minute when ICE is entering the community and are only utilized for traffic control, never to execute an order from ICE.

I plan to ask pastors in the area who serve populations where undocumented folks are more likely to attend to see how we can support them. (To be honest, I feel like I should apologize for not starting this conversation or this relationship YEARS AGO. It shouldn’t take crisis to extend relationship.)

I hope to learn more in the coming days. If and when I do, I will be sure to pass along ways to support the most vulnerable.

Let’s keep vigilant and ready.

What can we tangibly do?

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A Call to Courageous Faith | Bishop Lanette Plambeck https://peaceumc.com/a-call-to-courageous-faith-bishop-lanette-plambeck/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-call-to-courageous-faith-bishop-lanette-plambeck Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:45:40 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=8021 A Call to Courageous Faith | Bishop Lanette Plambeck Today (Wednesday, January 29th), Bishop Lanette Plambeck sent out the following message to the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area. I appreciate the clear determination and conviction of her words and the call to action. The best of Methodism is a people who combine prayerful and soulful faith with social and justice-infused action. Let us continue to pray for peace and work towards justice. To the beloved people of the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ, who proclaimed good news to the poor, freedom for the captives, sight for the blind, and liberation for the oppressed. I write to you with a heavy heart and a determined spirit as we navigate a time when the sacred spaces of our lives — schools, hospitals, and faith communities — are under threat of violation. No matter our political leanings, recent actions that permit raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in these spaces where children are learning, the infirm are receiving care, and congregations are engaged in worship and ministry strike at the heart of who we are as people of faith and as a church committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In Luke 4, Jesus stands in the synagogue and reads from Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor…to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.” These words were not safe or comfortable in his day — they were dangerous. Jesus declared freedom in a world that thrived on captivity and power in a system that demanded submission. If you have not read through it, please return to Luke 4:14-30 — and ponder what happened that shifted the people from a spirit of hospitality to one of hostility. Suffice to say, those listening to him rapidly moved from rejoicing to rage so much so that by the time Jesus finished speaking, his neighbors rejected him and ran him out of town. You see, they wanted a Messiah who fit their expectations, not one who disrupted systems of oppression. Still, Jesus did not waver, and neither can we. The Gospel demands that we name and resist systems that dehumanize and marginalize. When schools, hospitals, and places of worship — sanctuaries meant for learning, healing, and hope — become battlegrounds for fear and intimidation, we are called to speak with the clarity and courage of Christ: This is not of God. As followers of Jesus, our prophetic call compels us to proclaim that no human being is illegal in the eyes of God. It insists that every person, regardless of their documentation status, bears the image of the Creator and is worthy of dignity and safety. This call also urges us to work for immigration system reform that reflects the values of compassion, justice, and hospitality, ensuring that laws and policies prioritize the well-being and humanity of those seeking refuge and opportunity. I would be remiss in my responsibilities to you were I not to note that as we work to uphold the dignity and worth of every person, we also recognize the importance of accountability and oversight in addressing situations where individuals, including violent, undocumented criminals, pose a threat to the community. Ensuring public safety is a necessary part of a just and compassionate society, and we support measures that uphold both the protection of the vulnerable and the principles of fairness and due process. This balance reflects our commitment to both grace and justice in the spirit of Christ’s teaching. When fear targets our neighbors, we must become sanctuaries of hope. When injustice threatens the vulnerable, we must be steadfast advocates. And when power abuses its authority, we must speak truth, even when it costs us something. Faith communities cannot remain silent while those entrusted with public safety turn places of refuge into zones of surveillance. If Jesus was willing to stand in the synagogue and announce a kingdom of liberation, then we, His church, must be willing to do the same — especially when it comes to protecting the most vulnerable among us. Our prophetic witness must also be pastoral. As the body of Christ, we are called to embody radical hospitality and relentless compassion. Let us ensure that our churches, schools, and hospitals remain sanctuaries — not just in name but in action. This work is not about political ideology; it is about Gospel fidelity. It is about living out the radical love of Jesus Christ, who crossed every boundary to draw people into God’s embrace. People of the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area, this is a moment for holy boldness. We must be courageous in our proclamation, uncompromising in our love, and unrelenting in our commitment to justice. The Spirit of the Lord is upon us — this is our call. Let us remember the words of John Wesley, who urged us to “do all the good we can, by all the means we can, in all the ways we can.” This is not a time for timidity; it is a time for faith in action. Pray with me for those who are living in fear, for those whose lives are being disrupted, and for those who are tasked with enforcing unjust policies. Pray, and then rise up in the power of the Spirit to be the hands, feet, and voice of Christ in a hurting world. May we have the courage of Jesus, who proclaimed freedom in the face of rejection. May we have the compassion of Jesus, who welcomed the stranger and healed the broken. And may we have the faith of Jesus, who trusted that God’s justice and mercy would prevail. With hope and resolve, Bishop Lanette Plambeck Resident Bishop, Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area The United Methodist Church _____

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Today (Wednesday, January 29th), Bishop Lanette Plambeck sent out the following message to the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area. I appreciate the clear determination and conviction of her words and the call to action. The best of Methodism is a people who combine prayerful and soulful faith with social and justice-infused action. Let us continue to pray for peace and work towards justice.

To the beloved people of the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area,

Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ, who proclaimed good news to the poor, freedom for the captives, sight for the blind, and liberation for the oppressed.

I write to you with a heavy heart and a determined spirit as we navigate a time when the sacred spaces of our lives — schools, hospitals, and faith communities — are under threat of violation. No matter our political leanings, recent actions that permit raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in these spaces where children are learning, the infirm are receiving care, and congregations are engaged in worship and ministry strike at the heart of who we are as people of faith and as a church committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In Luke 4, Jesus stands in the synagogue and reads from Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor…to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.” These words were not safe or comfortable in his day — they were dangerous. Jesus declared freedom in a world that thrived on captivity and power in a system that demanded submission.

If you have not read through it, please return to Luke 4:14-30 — and ponder what happened that shifted the people from a spirit of hospitality to one of hostility. Suffice to say, those listening to him rapidly moved from rejoicing to rage so much so that by the time Jesus finished speaking, his neighbors rejected him and ran him out of town. You see, they wanted a Messiah who fit their expectations, not one who disrupted systems of oppression. Still, Jesus did not waver, and neither can we.

The Gospel demands that we name and resist systems that dehumanize and marginalize. When schools, hospitals, and places of worship — sanctuaries meant for learning, healing, and hope — become battlegrounds for fear and intimidation, we are called to speak with the clarity and courage of Christ: This is not of God.

As followers of Jesus, our prophetic call compels us to proclaim that no human being is illegal in the eyes of God. It insists that every person, regardless of their documentation status, bears the image of the Creator and is worthy of dignity and safety. This call also urges us to work for immigration system reform that reflects the values of compassion, justice, and hospitality, ensuring that laws and policies prioritize the well-being and humanity of those seeking refuge and opportunity.

I would be remiss in my responsibilities to you were I not to note that as we work to uphold the dignity and worth of every person, we also recognize the importance of accountability and oversight in addressing situations where individuals, including violent, undocumented criminals, pose a threat to the community. Ensuring public safety is a necessary part of a just and compassionate society, and we support measures that uphold both the protection of the vulnerable and the principles of fairness and due process. This balance reflects our commitment to both grace and justice in the spirit of Christ’s teaching.

When fear targets our neighbors, we must become sanctuaries of hope. When injustice threatens the vulnerable, we must be steadfast advocates. And when power abuses its authority, we must speak truth, even when it costs us something.

Faith communities cannot remain silent while those entrusted with public safety turn places of refuge into zones of surveillance. If Jesus was willing to stand in the synagogue and announce a kingdom of liberation, then we, His church, must be willing to do the same — especially when it comes to protecting the most vulnerable among us.

Our prophetic witness must also be pastoral. As the body of Christ, we are called to embody radical hospitality and relentless compassion. Let us ensure that our churches, schools, and hospitals remain sanctuaries — not just in name but in action.

This work is not about political ideology; it is about Gospel fidelity. It is about living out the radical love of Jesus Christ, who crossed every boundary to draw people into God’s embrace.

People of the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area, this is a moment for holy boldness. We must be courageous in our proclamation, uncompromising in our love, and unrelenting in our commitment to justice. The Spirit of the Lord is upon us — this is our call.

Let us remember the words of John Wesley, who urged us to “do all the good we can, by all the means we can, in all the ways we can.” This is not a time for timidity; it is a time for faith in action.

Pray with me for those who are living in fear, for those whose lives are being disrupted, and for those who are tasked with enforcing unjust policies. Pray, and then rise up in the power of the Spirit to be the hands, feet, and voice of Christ in a hurting world.

May we have the courage of Jesus, who proclaimed freedom in the face of rejection. May we have the compassion of Jesus, who welcomed the stranger and healed the broken. And may we have the faith of Jesus, who trusted that God’s justice and mercy would prevail.

With hope and resolve,

Bishop Lanette Plambeck
Resident Bishop, Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area
The United Methodist Church

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Speaking to Power https://peaceumc.com/speaking-to-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=speaking-to-power Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:43:00 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=8019 Speaking Truth to Power – Right Rev Mariann Budde About one week ago at the Washington National Cathedral, the Right Reverend Mariann Budde gave a magnificent sermon about unity and mercy. She gave this message with President Trump and Vice President Vance seated in the front row alongside their families. Rev Budde’s words created a viral moment of content – some found her words stirring and moving, others attacked her for being inappropriate. The President even went as far as to say that he is owed an apology. HERE is a link to her sermon. Two questions that I would ask anyone who watches or reads her message: 1. Was anything she said contrary to the teachings of Scripture? 2. Was anything she said dishonest? As I listened to her thoughtful and humble message, I resonated with her remarks because they were grounded in the teachings of Christ. I also resonated because she spoke truth. As I mentioned in my message on Sunday morning, LOVE requires truth. It might be hard to hear, but it must be said. AND, the Right Reverend Budde spoke these words in kindness and humility. She wasn’t attacking or slandering or hateful. She called for mercy and unity. Additionally, Bishop Julius C. Trimble shared his own response to some of the decisions of the current administration. Here is what he said in the latest edition of the General Board of Church and Society. You will notice that his article is titled, ‘All Other Ground Is Sinking Sand’. We sang these very words in our service on Sunday morning. I hope these messages are an encouragement to you as you process and navigate the complex times that we live in and how we can show up for others. More to come and always more to do! _____

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Speaking Truth to Power – Right Rev Mariann Budde

About one week ago at the Washington National Cathedral, the Right Reverend Mariann Budde gave a magnificent sermon about unity and mercy. She gave this message with President Trump and Vice President Vance seated in the front row alongside their families. Rev Budde’s words created a viral moment of content – some found her words stirring and moving, others attacked her for being inappropriate. The President even went as far as to say that he is owed an apology.

HERE is a link to her sermon.

Two questions that I would ask anyone who watches or reads her message:
1. Was anything she said contrary to the teachings of Scripture?
2. Was anything she said dishonest?

As I listened to her thoughtful and humble message, I resonated with her remarks because they were grounded in the teachings of Christ. I also resonated because she spoke truth. As I mentioned in my message on Sunday morning, LOVE requires truth. It might be hard to hear, but it must be said.

AND, the Right Reverend Budde spoke these words in kindness and humility. She wasn’t attacking or slandering or hateful. She called for mercy and unity.

Additionally, Bishop Julius C. Trimble shared his own response to some of the decisions of the current administration. Here is what he said in the latest edition of the General Board of Church and Society. You will notice that his article is titled, ‘All Other Ground Is Sinking Sand’. We sang these very words in our service on Sunday morning.

I hope these messages are an encouragement to you as you process and navigate the complex times that we live in and how we can show up for others.

More to come and always more to do!
_____

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Tuesday News (on a Wednesday!) https://peaceumc.com/tuesday-news-on-a-wednesday-30/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-news-on-a-wednesday-30 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:00:10 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=7952 TUESDAY NEWS (on a Wednesday!) Wednesday, November 20, 2024 _____ Sunday Preview – November 24, 2024 This Sunday | November 24th | TAMAR – Special Guest Lisa Adams from 40 Orchards will be wrapping up our series with a challenging message about Tamar. ____ Stewardship is Happening! Each year in November we ask our community to help us get an idea about what we can expect to receive financially. This pledge is not a binding agreement, but what we hope you’ll be able to do in the coming year. HERE is our online Pledge Card. (If you have filled out a physical pledge card, you do not need to fill out the online version.) Below are some updates that should help you see where changes have been made between 2024 and 2025. Our staffing increases are the biggest investment we will make in seeing our mission move forward. Some of those increases are regular cost of living increases. Some of those increases are for the quality of work that has been done. And we are hoping to financially support a social media specialist that can enhance our online presence. If you have questions about the changes we are making or where our financial resources are going, please feel free to email Jason (jason@peaceumc.com). ____ Decorating Help Needed – This Sunday @ 4pm Join our design team in decorating the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas! Sunday, November 24th @ 4pm there will be a team of people getting our worship space ready for the holidays and they can use all the help they can get. Talk to Sue Fried if you have any questions. ____ Church Conference – This Sunday @ 11:15am Stay after the service on November 24th to vote on the Pastor’s Salary for 2025. This is one of the required annual conferences the church must conduct as part of the United Methodist Church. Additionally… Presuming the leadership decisions will be completed on this date, we will also ratify the Nominations of people to leadership teams for 2025. ____ Advent Series | In the Fullness of Time Join us in December as we unpack the Advent journey through the themes of… December 1st | Waiting December 8th | Growing December 15th | Expecting December 22nd | Birthing ____ SAVE THE DATE | Advent Dinner – Sunday, Dec 15th! Every year Peace hosts a special Advent Dinner. Good food, good company, and good music! Save the Date: Sunday, December 15th (5:30-8:00pm) Be on the lookout for more information and how to sign-up. ____ Banned Books Benefit Concert – December 5th There’s a benefit concert for banned books in Minneapolis on December 5th, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group. You can find more information HERE. ____ Freedom to Read Foundation – Support Needed For those looking for a way to support organizations trying to keep books on the shelves and help librarians that are being scrutinized, check out the Freedom to Read Foundation and consider supporting their efforts. Click HERE to learn more. ____ Hospitality Help – Volunteers Needed Starting this Sunday (Sept 8th), we could use some hospitality help! All it takes is coming a little early to church with some snacks in hand (including a gluten free option), and a willingness to get the coffee started! Sign-up HERE if you are able to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEAE2EA7F58-hospitality#/ ____ COSROW Raising Support for Emma Norton Emma Norton is gearing up for the Holidays. They need some specific things… Gift Cards (Dollar Tree, Target, Chipotle, Walgreens, etc.) Gift Wrapping Supplies (wrapping paper, tape, gift bags, tags, etc.) Peace will also be putting together gift bags for some of the residents. See more details in future emails! _____ Upcoming Events November 24 | If it wasn’t for the women…final message @ 10:00am (sanctuary) November 24 | Sanctuary Decorating @ 4:00pm (the commons and sanctuary) November 24 | Youth Group @ 6:30pm (fellowship hall) November 26 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon (gathering place) December 1 | Advent: Waiting @ 10:00am (sanctuary) _____ Podcast! Peace | The Podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or almost anywhere you find your podcasts. Most of what you will hear are the Sunday morning messages, with a few additional elements of the Sunday service. _____ Peace Prayers Do you have a specific need? Do you want to share a specific celebration of gratitude? Peace Prayers is a space to share specific prayer requests and specific celebrations of gratitude. These are not going to be private…these are public. Our plan is to put them in the bulletin and/ or on a slide in The Commons, and include them in the Tuesday News weekly email. We invite you to share with one another so we can be a praying people – both in times of hurt and struggle, and in times of joy and celebration. You can fill-out Peace Prayers HERE: https://forms.gle/4YAguMDHmUkJqzjf8 _____ Volunteer Opportunities The next Good Neighbor Meal is Saturday, December 28th. Sign up here to help prepare and serve. Help with Hospitality this year. Sign-up HERE. To help keep the Little Free Library stocked with good books, we are recruiting help. If you would like to join us, you can sign-up HERE! _____ Copyright © 2024 Peace, A United Methodist Community, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Peace UMC 5050 Hodgson Road Shoreview, MN 55126 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? Stewardship | Advent Plans!

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TUESDAY NEWS (on a Wednesday!)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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Sunday Preview – November 24, 2024

This Sunday | November 24th | TAMAR – Special Guest Lisa Adams from 40 Orchards will be wrapping up our series with a challenging message about Tamar.
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Stewardship is Happening!

Each year in November we ask our community to help us get an idea about what we can expect to receive financially. This pledge is not a binding agreement, but what we hope you’ll be able to do in the coming year.

HERE is our online Pledge Card. (If you have filled out a physical pledge card, you do not need to fill out the online version.)

Below are some updates that should help you see where changes have been made between 2024 and 2025.

Our staffing increases are the biggest investment we will make in seeing our mission move forward. Some of those increases are regular cost of living increases. Some of those increases are for the quality of work that has been done. And we are hoping to financially support a social media specialist that can enhance our online presence.

If you have questions about the changes we are making or where our financial resources are going, please feel free to email Jason (jason@peaceumc.com).
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Decorating Help Needed – This Sunday @ 4pm

Join our design team in decorating the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas!

Sunday, November 24th @ 4pm there will be a team of people getting our worship space ready for the holidays and they can use all the help they can get. Talk to Sue Fried if you have any questions.
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Church Conference – This Sunday @ 11:15am

Stay after the service on November 24th to vote on the Pastor’s Salary for 2025. This is one of the required annual conferences the church must conduct as part of the United Methodist Church.

Additionally… Presuming the leadership decisions will be completed on this date, we will also ratify the Nominations of people to leadership teams for 2025.
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Advent Series | In the Fullness of Time

Join us in December as we unpack the Advent journey through the themes of…

December 1st | Waiting
December 8th | Growing
December 15th | Expecting
December 22nd | Birthing
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SAVE THE DATE | Advent Dinner – Sunday, Dec 15th!

Every year Peace hosts a special Advent Dinner. Good food, good company, and good music!

Save the Date: Sunday, December 15th (5:30-8:00pm)

Be on the lookout for more information and how to sign-up.
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Banned Books Benefit Concert – December 5th

There’s a benefit concert for banned books in Minneapolis on December 5th, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.

You can find more information HERE.
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Freedom to Read Foundation – Support Needed

For those looking for a way to support organizations trying to keep books on the shelves and help librarians that are being scrutinized, check out the Freedom to Read Foundation and consider supporting their efforts. Click HERE to learn more.
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Hospitality Help – Volunteers Needed

Starting this Sunday (Sept 8th), we could use some hospitality help! All it takes is coming a little early to church with some snacks in hand (including a gluten free option), and a willingness to get the coffee started!

Sign-up HERE if you are able to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEAE2EA7F58-hospitality#/
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COSROW Raising Support for Emma Norton

Emma Norton is gearing up for the Holidays. They need some specific things…

Gift Cards (Dollar Tree, Target, Chipotle, Walgreens, etc.)
Gift Wrapping Supplies (wrapping paper, tape, gift bags, tags, etc.)

Peace will also be putting together gift bags for some of the residents. See more details in future emails!

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Upcoming Events

November 24 | If it wasn’t for the women…final message @ 10:00am (sanctuary)

November 24 | Sanctuary Decorating @ 4:00pm (the commons and sanctuary)

November 24 | Youth Group @ 6:30pm (fellowship hall)

November 26 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon (gathering place)

December 1 | Advent: Waiting @ 10:00am (sanctuary)
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Podcast!

Peace | The Podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or almost anywhere you find your podcasts.

Most of what you will hear are the Sunday morning messages, with a few additional elements of the Sunday service.
_____

Peace Prayers

Do you have a specific need?

Do you want to share a specific celebration of gratitude?

Peace Prayers is a space to share specific prayer requests and specific celebrations of gratitude. These are not going to be private…these are public. Our plan is to put them in the bulletin and/ or on a slide in The Commons, and include them in the Tuesday News weekly email.

We invite you to share with one another so we can be a praying people – both in times of hurt and struggle, and in times of joy and celebration.

You can fill-out Peace Prayers HERE: https://forms.gle/4YAguMDHmUkJqzjf8
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Volunteer Opportunities

The next Good Neighbor Meal is Saturday, December 28th. Sign up here to help prepare and serve.

Help with Hospitality this year. Sign-up HERE.

To help keep the Little Free Library stocked with good books, we are recruiting help. If you would like to join us, you can sign-up HERE!
_____

Our mailing address is:

Peace UMC

5050 Hodgson Road

Shoreview, MN 55126

Add us to your address book

Want to change how you receive these emails?

Stewardship | Advent Plans!

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“Hope After The Hurricanes” https://peaceumc.com/hope-after-the-hurricanes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hope-after-the-hurricanes Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:05:12 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=7951 Bishop Lanette Plambeck has sent a special appeal to all congregations and individuals in the Minnesota Annual Conference to help with hurricane relief in North Carolina after the devastating hurricanes, Helene and Milton. HERE is a link to her letter. In the letter, they offer two ways to give: 1. Western North Carolina hurricane relief fund 2. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery (designate for hurricane relief) Thank you for your generosity in this time of need. Below is a picture of one church affected by the hurricanes. ____ Copyright © 2024 Peace, A United Methodist Community, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Peace UMC 5050 Hodgson Road Shoreview, MN 55126 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? A special appeal from the Bishop

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Bishop Lanette Plambeck has sent a special appeal to all congregations and individuals in the Minnesota Annual Conference to help with hurricane relief in North Carolina after the devastating hurricanes, Helene and Milton.

HERE is a link to her letter.

In the letter, they offer two ways to give:
1. Western North Carolina hurricane relief fund
2. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery (designate for hurricane relief)

Thank you for your generosity in this time of need. Below is a picture of one church affected by the hurricanes.

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Our mailing address is:

Peace UMC

5050 Hodgson Road

Shoreview, MN 55126

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Want to change how you receive these emails?

A special appeal from the Bishop

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How we “vote” on Nov 6th and Everyday https://peaceumc.com/how-we-vote-on-nov-6th-and-everyday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-we-vote-on-nov-6th-and-everyday Thu, 07 Nov 2024 01:09:07 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=7942 How we ‘vote’ on November 6th and Everyday… Like many of you, I was up late into the morning hours watching the results of the 2024 Presidential Election and other down-ballot races. I’ve spent the better part of today trying to put into words what I feel and how I am able to ‘show up’ for people in this moment. I’ve read some social media posts from friends, connected with a few people close to me, but mostly tried to just process my own complex (and sleep-deprived) thoughts. I keep circling back to the final message of the Politics & Power sermon series and the story of Rizpah…the mother who lost her two sons to a political maneuver, but courageously kept loving and serving and showing up until those in power finally took notice. For some people the results last night were disheartening, jarring, and frustrating. For some people the results last night were vindicating, exciting, and thrilling. And still for others, the results last night create real fear. I’d like to take a moment to write to each of those groups of people. These thoughts are one-part pastoral, one-part personal, and all meant to be given in love. To those who are disheartened, jarred, and frustrated… Your heart will hurt when hope feels dashed. Anger will be quick to rise up from your gut, and wants to lash out at whatever target is closest. Disillusionment and bewilderment will flood your senses. It’s okay to cry, shake your fist, and want to scream. It’s okay if these feelings last longer than other people think they should. It’s okay if you feel these things in your body and need some self-care…our bodies tend to keep score when our brains tell us we should move on. It’s also okay if you find yourself doing better than you expected. Feel all of the feelings. Take all the deep breaths. Go for all the long walks. Listen to all the podcasts or ignore everything. But then the question will become – what are you going to do now? If you’re angry, where will you direct that anger. Will it go towards making the divides in our country more deeply engrained? Or, will it go towards reaching out to the hurting and scared and being a safe place? Will it go towards the hard next step of getting back to the work of compassion? How will you ‘vote’ on Nov 6th and everyday hereafter? To those who are vindicated, excited, and thrilled… Last night was a big night. You received good news after good news after good news. And there is excitement about what the next days, weeks, months, and four years will hold. There is hope that your vision for this country could come to fruition. It’s good to be happy. For some of you, this excitement is because you have been all-in! You want to see all the promises kept. You want to see vindication at every level. For some of you, this moment is a tempered one. You are glad for the result, but nervous about what it could actually mean. Which parts of the vision were hyperbole and which were serious? Which promises were to attract votes, and which promises could really come to pass? Will the policies that you support be the ones acted upon, or will the parts that caused you pause be the first to be pushed forward? Please remember that in winning there is a responsibility to lead. And leadership is about service. Seek understanding from those who are hurting. Don’t reject them or demean them. Give them space, while being ready to be hospitable. And even though your candidate(s) won on election night, you still get to ‘vote’ on November 6th and everyday hereafter. Be mindful of your posture. To those who are fearful… To my friends who are undocumented and have worked hard to provide a better life for your family…you are seen. To my friends with Temporary Protected Status and have lived here for years or decades…you are seen. To my friends who are trans and worry about access to health care and feel attacked by the millions of dollars in attack ads…you are seen. To my friends who are women and worry about your reproductive health and access to life-saving care…you are seen. To my friends who are concerned about the future of our planet and the needed response to climate change…you are seen. To my friends who have been affected by gun violence and worry that change will never come…you are seen. To my many other friends who are fearful for the myriad of reasons I failed to mention…we are here for you. Don’t be in fear alone. Reach out and find safe spaces. When you are able, tell your story. You are a Rizpah! November 5th was a day that our country voted. But tomorrow and everyday hereafter, we all continue to ‘vote’ by living into the type of body politic we want to be. May we choose one another. May we choose love. May we choose hope. Sincerely, Jason ____ Copyright © 2024 Peace, A United Methodist Community, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Peace UMC 5050 Hodgson Road Shoreview, MN 55126 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? Some post-election thoughts and prayers…

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How we ‘vote’ on November 6th and Everyday…

Like many of you, I was up late into the morning hours watching the results of the 2024 Presidential Election and other down-ballot races. I’ve spent the better part of today trying to put into words what I feel and how I am able to ‘show up’ for people in this moment. I’ve read some social media posts from friends, connected with a few people close to me, but mostly tried to just process my own complex (and sleep-deprived) thoughts. I keep circling back to the final message of the Politics & Power sermon series and the story of Rizpah…the mother who lost her two sons to a political maneuver, but courageously kept loving and serving and showing up until those in power finally took notice.

For some people the results last night were disheartening, jarring, and frustrating.
For some people the results last night were vindicating, exciting, and thrilling.
And still for others, the results last night create real fear.

I’d like to take a moment to write to each of those groups of people. These thoughts are one-part pastoral, one-part personal, and all meant to be given in love.

To those who are disheartened, jarred, and frustrated…

Your heart will hurt when hope feels dashed. Anger will be quick to rise up from your gut, and wants to lash out at whatever target is closest. Disillusionment and bewilderment will flood your senses. It’s okay to cry, shake your fist, and want to scream. It’s okay if these feelings last longer than other people think they should. It’s okay if you feel these things in your body and need some self-care…our bodies tend to keep score when our brains tell us we should move on. It’s also okay if you find yourself doing better than you expected.

Feel all of the feelings. Take all the deep breaths. Go for all the long walks. Listen to all the podcasts or ignore everything. But then the question will become – what are you going to do now? If you’re angry, where will you direct that anger. Will it go towards making the divides in our country more deeply engrained? Or, will it go towards reaching out to the hurting and scared and being a safe place? Will it go towards the hard next step of getting back to the work of compassion? How will you ‘vote’ on Nov 6th and everyday hereafter?

To those who are vindicated, excited, and thrilled…

Last night was a big night. You received good news after good news after good news. And there is excitement about what the next days, weeks, months, and four years will hold. There is hope that your vision for this country could come to fruition. It’s good to be happy.

For some of you, this excitement is because you have been all-in! You want to see all the promises kept. You want to see vindication at every level. For some of you, this moment is a tempered one. You are glad for the result, but nervous about what it could actually mean. Which parts of the vision were hyperbole and which were serious? Which promises were to attract votes, and which promises could really come to pass? Will the policies that you support be the ones acted upon, or will the parts that caused you pause be the first to be pushed forward?

Please remember that in winning there is a responsibility to lead. And leadership is about service. Seek understanding from those who are hurting. Don’t reject them or demean them. Give them space, while being ready to be hospitable. And even though your candidate(s) won on election night, you still get to ‘vote’ on November 6th and everyday hereafter. Be mindful of your posture.

To those who are fearful…

To my friends who are undocumented and have worked hard to provide a better life for your family…you are seen.
To my friends with Temporary Protected Status and have lived here for years or decades…you are seen.
To my friends who are trans and worry about access to health care and feel attacked by the millions of dollars in attack ads…you are seen.
To my friends who are women and worry about your reproductive health and access to life-saving care…you are seen.
To my friends who are concerned about the future of our planet and the needed response to climate change…you are seen.
To my friends who have been affected by gun violence and worry that change will never come…you are seen.
To my many other friends who are fearful for the myriad of reasons I failed to mention…we are here for you.

Don’t be in fear alone. Reach out and find safe spaces. When you are able, tell your story. You are a Rizpah!

November 5th was a day that our country voted. But tomorrow and everyday hereafter, we all continue to ‘vote’ by living into the type of body politic we want to be. May we choose one another. May we choose love. May we choose hope.

Sincerely,
Jason

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Peace UMC

5050 Hodgson Road

Shoreview, MN 55126

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New Sermon Series | Hospitality Help https://peaceumc.com/new-sermon-series-hospitality-help/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-sermon-series-hospitality-help Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:21:55 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=7846 NEW SERMON SERIES – Politics & Power Starting this Sunday (Sept 8th), we are launching into a new series focused on politics and power. Although democracy is a relatively new concept, politics and power are not! Here are some of the topics we will navigate… September 8th | Theocracy, Monarchy, Democracy (Deuteronomy 17) – How the form of political structures impacts our responsibility September 15th | Established by God (Romans 13) – What does Paul mean when he says that authorities are ‘established by God’ September 22nd | Give to Caesar (Mark 12) – Did Jesus tell people to pay their taxes…and what else was he trying to say September 29th | The Humble Christ (Philippians 2) – Why did God become human, especially an oppressed one October 6th | The Cross and the Sword (Luke 22) – What type of power does Jesus invite us into and how does that differ from Christian Nationalism October 13th | Rizpah (2 Samuel 21) – What can a concubine of King Saul teach us about politics and power ____ HOSPITALITY HELP NEEDED Starting this Sunday (Sept 8th), we could use some hospitality help! All it takes is coming a little early to church with some snacks in hand (including a gluten free option), and a willingness to get the coffee started! Sign-up HERE if you are able to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEAE2EA7F58-hospitality#/ _____

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NEW SERMON SERIES – Politics & Power

Starting this Sunday (Sept 8th), we are launching into a new series focused on politics and power. Although democracy is a relatively new concept, politics and power are not! Here are some of the topics we will navigate…

September 8th | Theocracy, Monarchy, Democracy (Deuteronomy 17) – How the form of political structures impacts our responsibility
September 15th | Established by God (Romans 13) – What does Paul mean when he says that authorities are ‘established by God’
September 22nd | Give to Caesar (Mark 12) – Did Jesus tell people to pay their taxes…and what else was he trying to say
September 29th | The Humble Christ (Philippians 2) – Why did God become human, especially an oppressed one
October 6th | The Cross and the Sword (Luke 22) – What type of power does Jesus invite us into and how does that differ from Christian Nationalism
October 13th | Rizpah (2 Samuel 21) – What can a concubine of King Saul teach us about politics and power
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HOSPITALITY HELP NEEDED

Sign-up HERE if you are able to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEAE2EA7F58-hospitality#/

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Tuesday News (on a Thursday!) https://peaceumc.com/tuesday-news-on-a-thursday-12/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-news-on-a-thursday-12 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:54:02 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=7840 Thursday, August 15, 2024 Sunday Preview – August 18, 2024 This Sunday | Ascetic Sunday | Join us this Sunday as we explore the many ways of engaging a more ascetic life. Through silence, solitude, and simplicity, we can grow closer to God and engage our faith in a deeply meaningful way. For anyone worried that we might sit in silence for 45 minutes…be rest assured that this service will be an encouragement of the ascetic pathway and not a full immersion! ____ Care-Giving Sunday and School Supply Drive – Sunday, August 25th Providing care for people is one of the most personal and most rewarding Sacred Pathways. On Sunday, August 25th, we want to care well for kids going back to school. There are two ways you can help! 1. On Sunday, August 25th, we will be packing ‘welcome back to school’ bags for the new 6th graders at Chippewa Middle School. Instead of a normal Sunday service, we will eat some good food and get an assembly line going. 2. All throughout the month you can bring school supplies to Peace for the kids at the Good Neighbor Center. The list of what’s needed is HERE. ____ Looking for Singers – Sunday Morning Worship Singers, come lift your voices! We are looking for singers to participate in Sunday morning worship. Join us and help us grow and energize our music ministry! The initial plan would be for this to be an informal group, with the number of participants and frequency determined by the group’s availability and interests (you can determine your time commitment). We’ll do a variety of music to make worship meaningful and special, and have fun sharing The Word together. Those interested please contact Doug Ness (Doug@peaceumc.com), and we will set up a time for a group meeting to talk about the possibilities. ____ Little Free Library – Special August Dates! * Donated funds and books are always appreciated! * August Dates to Keep in Mind… – National Night Out (6th) – Playday 2024 (7th) – Cycle to Work Day (8th) – International Youth Day (12th) – World Humanitarian Day (19th) – International Day of the Disappeared (30th) * Monetary donations go in the offering plate; book donations go in the red bin in the Commons. * Questions? Ask Cindy (tidballs@gmail.com) or Bonnie (bchle@comcast.net). ____ COSROW Raising Support for Emma Norton A donation site is in The Commons. You can go to Emmanorton.org. Click on “how to help” to find a complete list of items to donate. $25 gift cards to the following locations: Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Aldi, Cub, Hy-Vee, Lunds & Byerlys, or general Visa/Mastercard gift cards. (Purchase from Wayne Leatherman on Sunday mornings & also support Scrip) Household cleaning supplies: disinfectant, floor cleaner, sponges, dish soap Pillows: twin & full bed sets Dish sets Towels Menstrual products _____ Upcoming Events August 18 | Ascetic Sunday @ 10:00am August 18 | Family Game Night @ 5:00pm August 20 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon August 25 | Care-Giving Sunday @ 10:00am September 1 | Outdoor Discussion @ 10:00am September 3 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon September 5 | Post-School Party @ 2:30pm September 8 | Youth Group @ 6:30pm _____ Podcast! Peace | The Podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or almost anywhere you find your podcasts. Most of what you will hear are the Sunday morning messages, with a few additional elements of the Sunday service. _____ Peace Prayers Do you have a specific need? Do you want to share a specific celebration of gratitude? Peace Prayers is a space to share specific prayer requests and specific celebrations of gratitude. These are not going to be private…these are public. Our plan is to put them in the bulletin and/ or on a slide in The Commons, and include them in the Tuesday News weekly email. We invite you to share with one another so we can be a praying people – both in times of hurt and struggle, and in times of joy and celebration. You can fill-out Peace Prayers HERE: https://forms.gle/4YAguMDHmUkJqzjf8 _____ Volunteer Opportunities The next Good Neighbor Meal is Saturday, August 31st. Sign up here to help prepare and serve. Help with Hospitality this year. Sign-up HERE. To help keep the Little Free Library stocked with good books, we are recruiting help. If you would like to join us, you can sign-up HERE! _____ Copyright © 2024 Peace, A United Methodist Community, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Peace UMC 5050 Hodgson Road Shoreview, MN 55126

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Thursday, August 15, 2024

Sunday Preview – August 18, 2024

This Sunday | Ascetic Sunday | Join us this Sunday as we explore the many ways of engaging a more ascetic life. Through silence, solitude, and simplicity, we can grow closer to God and engage our faith in a deeply meaningful way. For anyone worried that we might sit in silence for 45 minutes…be rest assured that this service will be an encouragement of the ascetic pathway and not a full immersion!
____

Care-Giving Sunday and School Supply Drive – Sunday, August 25th

Providing care for people is one of the most personal and most rewarding Sacred Pathways. On Sunday, August 25th, we want to care well for kids going back to school.

There are two ways you can help!

1. On Sunday, August 25th, we will be packing ‘welcome back to school’ bags for the new 6th graders at Chippewa Middle School. Instead of a normal Sunday service, we will eat some good food and get an assembly line going.

2. All throughout the month you can bring school supplies to Peace for the kids at the Good Neighbor Center. The list of what’s needed is HERE.
____

Looking for Singers – Sunday Morning Worship

Singers, come lift your voices! We are looking for singers to participate in Sunday morning worship. Join us and help us grow and energize our music ministry!

The initial plan would be for this to be an informal group, with the number of participants and frequency determined by the group’s availability and interests (you can determine your time commitment). We’ll do a variety of music to make worship meaningful and special, and have fun sharing The Word together.

Those interested please contact Doug Ness (Doug@peaceumc.com), and we will set up a time for a group meeting to talk about the possibilities.
____

Little Free Library – Special August Dates!

* Donated funds and books are always appreciated!
* August Dates to Keep in Mind…
– National Night Out (6th)
– Playday 2024 (7th)
– Cycle to Work Day (8th)
– International Youth Day (12th)
– World Humanitarian Day (19th)
– International Day of the Disappeared (30th)

* Monetary donations go in the offering plate; book donations go in the red bin in the Commons.
* Questions? Ask Cindy (tidballs@gmail.com) or Bonnie (bchle@comcast.net).
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COSROW Raising Support for Emma Norton

A donation site is in The Commons. You can go to Emmanorton.org. Click on “how to help” to find a complete list of items to donate.

$25 gift cards to the following locations: Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Aldi, Cub, Hy-Vee, Lunds & Byerlys, or general Visa/Mastercard gift cards. (Purchase from Wayne Leatherman on Sunday mornings & also support Scrip)
Household cleaning supplies: disinfectant, floor cleaner, sponges, dish soap
Pillows: twin & full bed sets
Dish sets
Towels
Menstrual products

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Upcoming Events

August 18 | Ascetic Sunday @ 10:00am

August 18 | Family Game Night @ 5:00pm

August 20 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon

August 25 | Care-Giving Sunday @ 10:00am

September 1 | Outdoor Discussion @ 10:00am

September 3 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon

September 5 | Post-School Party @ 2:30pm

September 8 | Youth Group @ 6:30pm
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Podcast!

Peace | The Podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or almost anywhere you find your podcasts.

Most of what you will hear are the Sunday morning messages, with a few additional elements of the Sunday service.
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Peace Prayers

Do you have a specific need?

Do you want to share a specific celebration of gratitude?

We invite you to share with one another so we can be a praying people – both in times of hurt and struggle, and in times of joy and celebration.

You can fill-out Peace Prayers HERE: https://forms.gle/4YAguMDHmUkJqzjf8
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Volunteer Opportunities

The next Good Neighbor Meal is Saturday, August 31st. Sign up here to help prepare and serve.

Help with Hospitality this year. Sign-up HERE.

To help keep the Little Free Library stocked with good books, we are recruiting help. If you would like to join us, you can sign-up HERE!
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Our mailing address is:

Peace UMC

5050 Hodgson Road

Shoreview, MN 55126

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Tuesday News (on a Wednesday) – July 31, 2024 https://peaceumc.com/tuesday-news-on-a-wednesday-july-31-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-news-on-a-wednesday-july-31-2024 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:32:12 +0000 https://peaceumc.com/?p=7820 TUESDAY NEWS (on a Wednesday!) Wednesday, July 31, 2024 _____ Sunday Preview – August 4, 2024 Celebration Sunday | Communion and Cake! | Too often the Christian faith can be framed as a joyless journey. We focus on all the to-do lists – read your bible, pray, serve, go to church; or we (understandably) focus on the hurting in our world and what we can do to bring justice and care. Don’t get me wrong…these are GREAT things to focus on. But following Christ should also be fun! We should celebrate the small things and the big things. This Sunday, we are going to CELEBRATE! The music is going to be uptempo. The communion bread is going to be BIG chunks of fresh dough. And there is going to be CAKE! Let’s celebrate what God is doing in our lives and in our community! Let’s celebrate that we are alive and get to join God in the renewal of all things! ____ Summer Book Read and Discussion – August 4th THIS SUNDAY @ 6:30pm | Check-out Kim Stanley Robinson’s book The Ministry of the Future – A novel about the effects of global warming in the not-so-distant future. You can find the book HERE. Even if you haven’t read the book, you are welcome to join the conversation. ____ Youth Movie Night – Thursday, August 8th @ 7pm On Thursday, August 8th at 7:00pm, Andrew Hansen (our new Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator) will be hosting this fun night. If your middle school or high school student has a movie suggestion in mind, email Andrew (andrew@peaceumc.com). ____ Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, August 11th Join us outside on Sunday, August 11th for a special Blessing of the Animals service. We will have treats for our furry friends, some music, and a short message, and possibly a special guest with wings! ____ Care-Giving Sunday and School Supply Drive – Sunday, August 25th Providing care for people is one of the most personal and most rewarding Sacred Pathways. Over the next month, and specifically on Sunday, August 25th, we want to care well for kids going back to school. There are two ways you can help! 1. On Sunday, August 25th, we will be packing ‘welcome back to school’ bags. Instead of a normal Sunday service, we will eat some good food and get an assembly line going. 2. All throughout the month you can bring school supplies to Peace for the kids at the Good Neighbor Center. The list of what’s needed is HERE. ____ GARDENING GROUP STILL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Enjoy the gardens around Peace? You can help keep them beautiful all season long by volunteering to water, weed, and deadhead. We really need you now as we head into a drier and hotter weather pattern. Two people per week can sign up and share duties. Here’s the link: Gardening ____ Little Free Library – Special August Dates! * Donated funds and books are always appreciated! * August Dates to Keep in Mind… – National Night Out (6th) – Playday 2024 (7th) – Cycle to Work Day (8th) – International Youth Day (12th) – World Humanitarian Day (19th) – International Day of the Disappeared (30th) * Monetary donations go in the offering plate; book donations go in the red bin in the Commons. * Questions? Ask Cindy (tidballs@gmail.com) or Bonnie (bchle@comcast.net). ____ COSROW Raising Support for Emma Norton A donation site is in The Commons. You can go to Emmanorton.org. Click on “how to help” to find a complete list of items to donate. $25 gift cards to the following locations: Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Aldi, Cub, Hy-Vee, Lunds & Byerlys, or general Visa/Mastercard gift cards. (Purchase from Wayne Leatherman on Sunday mornings & also support Scrip) Household cleaning supplies: disinfectant, floor cleaner, sponges, dish soap Pillows: twin & full bed sets Dish sets Towels Menstrual products _____ Upcoming Events August 4 | Celebration Sunday (Communion) @ 10:00am August 4 | Book Discussion @ 6:30pm August 6 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon August 8 | Youth Movie Night @ 7:00pm August 11 | Blessing of the Animals (Outdoor Worship) @ 10:00am August 18 | Family Game Night @ 5:00pm August 20 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon August 25 | Care-Giving Sunday @ 10:00am _____ Podcast! Peace | The Podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or almost anywhere you find your podcasts. Most of what you will hear are the Sunday morning messages, with a few additional elements of the Sunday service. _____ Peace Prayers Do you have a specific need? Do you want to share a specific celebration of gratitude? Peace Prayers is a space to share specific prayer requests and specific celebrations of gratitude. These are not going to be private…these are public. Our plan is to put them in the bulletin and/ or on a slide in The Commons, and include them in the Tuesday News weekly email. We invite you to share with one another so we can be a praying people – both in times of hurt and struggle, and in times of joy and celebration. You can fill-out Peace Prayers HERE: https://forms.gle/4YAguMDHmUkJqzjf8 _____ Volunteer Opportunities The next Good Neighbor Meal is Saturday, August 31st. Sign up here to help prepare and serve. Help with Hospitality this year. Sign-up HERE. To help keep the Little Free Library stocked with good books, we are recruiting help. If you would like to join us, you can sign-up HERE! _____ Copyright © 2024 Peace, A United Methodist Community, All rights reserved.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

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Sunday Preview – August 4, 2024

Celebration Sunday | Communion and Cake! | Too often the Christian faith can be framed as a joyless journey. We focus on all the to-do lists – read your bible, pray, serve, go to church; or we (understandably) focus on the hurting in our world and what we can do to bring justice and care. Don’t get me wrong…these are GREAT things to focus on. But following Christ should also be fun! We should celebrate the small things and the big things.

This Sunday, we are going to CELEBRATE! The music is going to be uptempo. The communion bread is going to be BIG chunks of fresh dough. And there is going to be CAKE!

Let’s celebrate what God is doing in our lives and in our community!
Let’s celebrate that we are alive and get to join God in the renewal of all things!
____

Summer Book Read and Discussion – August 4th

THIS SUNDAY @ 6:30pm | Check-out Kim Stanley Robinson’s book The Ministry of the Future – A novel about the effects of global warming in the not-so-distant future. You can find the book HERE. Even if you haven’t read the book, you are welcome to join the conversation.
____

Youth Movie Night – Thursday, August 8th @ 7pm

On Thursday, August 8th at 7:00pm, Andrew Hansen (our new Youth and Family Ministries Coordinator) will be hosting this fun night. If your middle school or high school student has a movie suggestion in mind, email Andrew (andrew@peaceumc.com).
____

Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, August 11th

Join us outside on Sunday, August 11th for a special Blessing of the Animals service. We will have treats for our furry friends, some music, and a short message, and possibly a special guest with wings!
____

Care-Giving Sunday and School Supply Drive – Sunday, August 25th

Providing care for people is one of the most personal and most rewarding Sacred Pathways. Over the next month, and specifically on Sunday, August 25th, we want to care well for kids going back to school.

There are two ways you can help!

1. On Sunday, August 25th, we will be packing ‘welcome back to school’ bags. Instead of a normal Sunday service, we will eat some good food and get an assembly line going.

2. All throughout the month you can bring school supplies to Peace for the kids at the Good Neighbor Center. The list of what’s needed is HERE.
____

GARDENING GROUP STILL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Enjoy the gardens around Peace?
You can help keep them beautiful all season long by volunteering to water, weed, and deadhead.

We really need you now as we head into a drier and hotter weather pattern.
Two people per week can sign up and share duties.

Here’s the link: Gardening
____

Little Free Library – Special August Dates!

* Monetary donations go in the offering plate; book donations go in the red bin in the Commons.
* Questions? Ask Cindy (tidballs@gmail.com) or Bonnie (bchle@comcast.net).
____

COSROW Raising Support for Emma Norton

A donation site is in The Commons. You can go to Emmanorton.org. Click on “how to help” to find a complete list of items to donate.

$25 gift cards to the following locations: Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Aldi, Cub, Hy-Vee, Lunds & Byerlys, or general Visa/Mastercard gift cards. (Purchase from Wayne Leatherman on Sunday mornings & also support Scrip)
Household cleaning supplies: disinfectant, floor cleaner, sponges, dish soap
Pillows: twin & full bed sets
Dish sets
Towels
Menstrual products

_____

Upcoming Events

August 4 | Celebration Sunday (Communion) @ 10:00am

August 4 | Book Discussion @ 6:30pm

August 6 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon

August 8 | Youth Movie Night @ 7:00pm

August 11 | Blessing of the Animals (Outdoor Worship) @ 10:00am

August 18 | Family Game Night @ 5:00pm

August 20 | Men’s Connection @ 12:00 noon

August 25 | Care-Giving Sunday @ 10:00am
_____

Podcast!

Peace | The Podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or almost anywhere you find your podcasts.

Most of what you will hear are the Sunday morning messages, with a few additional elements of the Sunday service.
_____

Peace Prayers

Do you have a specific need?

Do you want to share a specific celebration of gratitude?

We invite you to share with one another so we can be a praying people – both in times of hurt and struggle, and in times of joy and celebration.

You can fill-out Peace Prayers HERE: https://forms.gle/4YAguMDHmUkJqzjf8
_____

Volunteer Opportunities

The next Good Neighbor Meal is Saturday, August 31st. Sign up here to help prepare and serve.

Help with Hospitality this year. Sign-up HERE.

To help keep the Little Free Library stocked with good books, we are recruiting help. If you would like to join us, you can sign-up HERE!
_____

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