Bobby Jo Valentine Returns to Peace
Saturday, March 26, 7 pm
(Watch his video Ready to be Found)
Born into a Baptist church of strict lines and sharp edges, and coming out of that culture to discover who he really is, Bobby Jo Valentine is now a believer in a larger sense, in the wild, strange, mystical nature of the world and the beauty that can be found underneath almost any tragedy. Faith has come to mean something much deeper and more generous than where he started.
Peace Community of Faith is hosting this special concert as part of its long-standing ministry in support of the GLBTQ community. Bobby Jo Valentine is an acclaimed singer/songwriter and strong voice for the GLBTQ community and other justice-oriented non-profit groups. As part of our supportive ministry, Peace Community of Faith is providing concert sponsorship funds so that the concert can be a free event with a free-will offering taken at the concert to benefit OutFront Minnesota.
It’s not too late to help provide sponsorship! We’re halfway there already. Remember that any extra funds collected will be combined with the donations received at the concert for OutFront. Complete concert details (including a link for sponsorship donations) are posted on a special website page at https://peaceumc.com/bobby-jo-valentine-concert/.
Bobby Jo will also bring his music to us during worship on Sunday morning, March 27.
Pastor Gary and Becky will be on vacation March 1-16
Pastor Linda Koelman will preach for him while he is gone, and members of the steering committee will also provide leadership. If you have need of pastoral care during that time, you may contact either Linda Koelman (612-598-7743) or Rev. Holly Aastuen (651-757-7849).
Feedback on the Peace Church Profile
The Profile Team will host two listening posts for the purpose of gathering feedback on the church profile they have put together. These will be held on the next two Sundays, March 6 and 13, immediately after worship in the Gathering Place. Read the Peace Church Profile here.
Fall Women’s Retreat
On October 28-30, women of Peace are invited to join COSROW at the annual women’s retreat. The theme will be “Louise Erdrich: A Native American Woman’s Perspective on Life and Liberty.” Cost is $250 for a private room and meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, and ARC Retreat Center near Cambridge, MN will host us. Besides discussion and camaraderie, the schedule includes morning stretch, craft and free time, home-cooked meals, and Sunday worship. Evening movies and s’mores at the fire ring are likely, too.
Please register by March 13 and pay online with a $125 deposit to hold your spot. We have seven places available at this time. Scholarships are available for first-time attendees. Contact Pam Jacobson (pjjacobson22@gmail.com) with questions.
Lefse Learners at Recent Family Ministry Event
Wanted: Monitor 50” or larger
This will be placed in the back of the sanctuary so worship leaders can see what’s displayed on the front monitors without turning their backs to the congregation. If you have one to donate, please talk to trustee Tom Jacobson (651-328-4793).
The Heat is On: Building Community Resilience Against Rising Temperatures Due to Climate Change
TONIGHT’s Zoom presentation sponsored by Northeast Metro Climate Action features Frances Acuna, a community leader and Texas State Certified Community Health Worker. As Community Organizer for Go!Austin/Vamos!Austin (GAVA) in 2017, she increased access to healthy food and physical activity. Since then, her work has focused on health and permanency, building community power for flood mitigation and the right to stay in neighborhoods where residents are most impacted by natural disasters and social disparities.
When: TONIGHT! Tuesday, February 22, 7 pm
Zoom link: http://tiny.cc//1lznuz
Good Neighbor Meal on February 26
Peace is sponsoring the Good Neighbor Meal on Saturday, February 26. Sign up to help at Sign-up Genius.
March 12 Reconciling Event
You are invited to join with other MN Reconciling United Methodists on Saturday, March 12 at 12:45 pm. Our denomination is in limbo; there is racial unrest; we don’t know what’s happening with the pandemic. How do we survive this time of uncertainty? Come hear Rev. Leah Rosso, First UMC of the St. Cloud Region, speak on “How to take care of ourselves in times of turmoil” as well as hear Reconciling updates. The closest location is Faith UMC in St. Anthony (2708 33rd Avenue North East, Saint Anthony, MN, 55418). See other gathering locations at www.mnrcumc.org or view the live-stream at www.fumcscr.org.
Yoga, Aerial Yoga, and Healing with Hiyala
Yoga classes meet in-person on Tuesday mornings from 9:39-10:45 am, and via Zoom on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. Cost for Peace participants is $30 for three sessions.Aerial yoga is by private sessions and can be up to four people. One person private is $60; group price is $20-$30 depending on size of the group.Healing sessions include Reiki (light resting of hands, mostly on joints) and Thai yoga therapy (limb manipulation to full range of motion with coordinated breathing and relaxation). These sessions take place in the meditation room. Charge is $65/hour for Peace participants, and $75 for the public. Contact: Hiyala at blaineyoga@gmail.com.