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, Kevin Erickson, Sabina Fox Stephens, Monica Lyon. 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 Rob Norris-Weber at 612.312.3419.

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 Curtis Riddle at 952.221.1581.

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, Melissa Johnston.

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: Sabina Fox Stephens.

Eco-Stewardship Group

The Eco-Stewardship group started as a few people that attend Spirit Garage who were interested in the Stewardship of the Environment and wanted to see Spirit Garage go Green. Things we have done are: ---Lenten Bible Study on the Environment ---Cooridnated Earthday Clean-up at Loring Park ---Attented Living Green Expo ---Weekly Green Helpful Hint ---Planned a Consumerism focus for Advent Worship 2008 ---Gave Out Free Energy Saving Light Bulbs at Worship
Contact: Tom Hatlestad

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.

Garage Prov

Hi I'm Alex! Improvisational Acting+Spirit Garage=Garage Prov is here to help those to use their whole body to reflect on deep messages. My training as an improvisational actor has improved my ability to think quickly, interact with people genuinely, and see the world as full of opportunities to say YES! Lets explore these together. Meet me after Church upstairs in the light studio or for more details check the SG website for scheduled events.

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.

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 Kerns 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 Rob Norris-Weber at 612.312.3419.

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 Bo Johnston or Tom Hatlestad.

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 Brian Kinstad.

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:

1st Sunday: Jennifer Peterson
2nd Sunday: Dan Frazer and Wendi Wheeler
3rd Sunday: Rod Sima
4th Sunday: Laura Harris and Tim Steinke

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.

What We Cannot Do For Ourselves

Whether it’s alcohol and drugs – or work, sex, exercise and attention – we all “worship idols.” What we expect to give us strength, leaves us feeling diminished...maybe even weak and defeated. All are invited to a reading and discussion group that will explore the relationship of human limitation to divine grace. Meetings are seven consecutive weeks starting Monday, 1/21/08 at 7pm. Contact: Kevin Erickson at 612-872-8791.

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