Small Groups

ACTS

The Spirit Garage ACTS team is a group of people made up of Spirit Garage members who act as the main leadership group of Spirit Garage. The current ACTS members are: Wade Barry, Lisa Gentry, Brett Hazen, Bo Johnston, and Kris Zerse. Staff is also present at ACTS meetings.

Band News

Check here for information about gigs and other news from any of the Spirit Garage Bands.

Behind the Message

Spirit Garage Small Group that is asking…Where is Spirit Garage at? Where is it going? What’s the Message that needs to be heard? Come and share your thoughts on these questions, enjoy Bible study and Spirit-led conversation. Meets at 2242 University Ave S, St. Paul. Enter by the side door, near the yin-yang symbol. Contact Char Moore-Sneeve for more info and dates at 651.276.2528 or Pastor Rob Norris-Weber at 612.312.3419.

Belonging

Are you interested in becoming a member of Spirit Garage? Join us as a part of our Belonging group. Feel free to come and check it out, membership is optional after the group. For more information or next group meeting times, please contact Ryan Torma at 651.238.8899 or Rob Norris-Weber at 612.203.9588.

Big Door Theater

A group of people writing and performing original dramas and skits for Spirit Garage worship. All Creative and Not-So-Creative types are welcome, no auditions necessary. To be involved contact Brent Latchaw.

Children's Ministry

Spirit Garage hosts a weekly children’s ministry during Sunday Worship gatherings for children toddlers to 6th grade. Children are invited to start the morning in the worship space with their families and then are invited part way into the service to join in children’s activities in the Music Box lobby. Children then return to the worship space after the message is over. For more information, contact Children’s Minister, Amy Santoriello at 651-646-2823.

Cinema & Spirituality

Join us as we watch many different kinds of films and discuss issues of faith, identity, and morality that are presented in the movies. We will gather the second Sunday of the month, 5-8 PM in the Cinema Room on the 2nd floor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls. We will have a pot-luck dinner, watch the film and then discuss it. To sign up or to get more info, contact Ryan Torma at 651-238-8899.

Connecting to Spirit, Nature, and Purpose Through Art Creation

Whatever art skills you have, it’s time tap into your creative self. Join others as we create art as a part of our spiritual journey. We will explore topics of reflection, meditation, spirituality, nature, and purpose. Meet up Wednesdays from 6-8pm in the Art Room on the Second Floor of Bethlehem Church 4100 Lyndale Ave. S. Mpls, beginning February 13th. Cont act: Ari Jensen or Jessi Bruehling.

Discover Your Gifts

At Spirit Garage, we believe everyone is God gifted. This 4 week group is designed to help you discover your unique gifts. Contact: Ryan Torma at 651-238-8899 or Amy Santoriello at 651-646-2823.

First Tuesday Bible Study

The First Tuesday Bible Study meets on the first Tuesday of the month for bible study and dinner. The location changes month to month so watch the web site or contact the host for more location details. To join in or for more information, contact Joanna Anderson at 612-387-0151.

Lent Environmental Stewardship Small Groups

We are inviting everyone to be a part of a new five week small group exploring our relationship to God through caring for the environment. Groups will meet during Lent, which starts Feb. 6th and will go through the following weeks leading up to Easter. We will offer groups at several different times and locations so choose a time that works well for you. You can indicate your time preference on the Communication Card on the last page of the worship menu. We are also looking for several people who are willing to be group facilitators. Contact: Rob Norris-Weber at 612-312-3419.

More than Money Matters

More than Money Matters is a six-workshop series on values based financial education. The themes are: Stewardship & Values, Goals and Budgets, Finding Money to Save, Communicating about Money, Managing Debt, and Managing Pressure to Spend. The workshops will be held on Wednesdays, October 3 – November 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 128 W 33rd ST, Minneapolis (corner of 33rd St and Pillsbury Ave S). A meal will be served before each workshop at 5:45 p.m. There is no cost and child care is available. To register, please contact Jennifer Vickerman, our local Thrivent Financial representative, at 952-400-0555. The registration deadline is September 24th.

Partners in Giving

Spirit Garage gives out 10% of the offerings that come into Spirit Garage back out to the community through our partners in giving organizations. Not only do we give these groups money, we also support their work by partnering in at least four service projects during the year.

Pit Crew

"We're with the band." Be a part of the illustrious crew who make sure that things are set up and ready to go on Sunday mornings. Contact John Lawyer to get you backstage pass.

Small Group Test Drive

Spirit Garage is offering a new 4 week small group experience that explores finding God’s direction in our lives. Test Drive Groups will typically meet for 90 minutes and will be offered at many different times and locations, so join a group that works for you. You can sign up in the Sign-Up-Book on Sundays or by contacting Ryan Torma 651-238-8899.

Spirit Garage Underground

Love Spirit Garage, but busy on Sunday mornings. Join the Spirit Garage Underground. We meet twice a month; a worship gathering and a social or service event. You can still join us, if you worship Sunday mornings. For more information contact Thomasina Conners at 612-275-1339.

Spirit in Action

Get to know other Spirit Garage members by doing some healthy outdoor activities with Spirit In Action. For more information or directions contact Carl Holmquist, 612.823.7249.

Stewardship

These are the people who keep the financial engine of SG running. They work with community stewardship, managing the Spirit Garage budget and spending. This group meets monthly. To be a part of this support team contact Melissa Johnston.

Sunday Hosting Teams

Sign up to be on a once a month hosting team, and help make Sunday Mornings comfortable and welcoming. Hosting teams set up lobby, bring treats, and help with communion, prayers and invocation. There is one team for each Sunday of the month, sign up for a Sunday that works well for you by contact Rob Norris-Weber at 612-312-3419.

Theater of the Month

Explore faith through the local theater scene. Theater of the month meets to take in a stage production and then discusses the show afterwards. Contact Wade Barry, 651.336.5898 or Jenny Klobassa.

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