Spirit Garage - The church with the really Big Door

Eco-Stewardship reminder: Friday, May 16, is National Bike-to-Work Day.

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:14:13 -0400

Twincities Bike-To-Work Week/Day info: http://www.bikewalkweek.org/

Jennifer P of the Eco-Stewardship group received this note from the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

There’s plenty of doom and gloom in the news right now: Gas prices are chugging toward $4.00 a gallon; obesity rates continue to expand; commuters are wasting time each day in traffic gridlock, every gallon of oil burned contributing to global climate change.

Prayer for Confidence

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:48:43 -0400

Prayer for Confidence
© 1997 - 2008 Church of Today West (adapted)

I know that God is the one and only source of my being.
Spirit Itself created me. Life Itself lives through me.
Love Itself sustains me.
I am an important and connected part of this spiritual universe.
If God loves me enough to create me, offer His Son to give me life,
then I can love and respect myself no less.
Therefore, I no longer believe in unworthiness, limitation, and shame.
I no longer believe that I am undeserving of the best life has to offer.
I deserve and accept all the good things in life,
for myself and everyone else in my world.
I ACCEPT my own beauty, and I see it reflected in the world around me.
I ACCEPT my own power, and I use it wisely.
I ACCEPT my own worth, and I live abundantly.
I ACCEPT my own love, and I share it freely.
I ACCEPT my own potential, and I live it fully.
My past, my false beliefs, and my feeling of unworthiness no longer limit me.
I accept full responsibility for my life, my thoughts, my feelings, and my actions.
I may not always like what I do or how I feel,
but I choose always to love myself in the meantime.
Never again will I judge myself as undeserving.
Growing and evolving feels good. Accepting responsibility feels good.
Giving myself permission to become the person I was meant to be feels good.
And I deserve to feel good about myself and my life.
And so it is.

Prayer Workshop: Yoga Meditation - Sat. 5/10

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:20:53 -0400

Start: 10 May 2008 - 9:30am
End: 10 May 2008 - 11:00am

description:

Prayer is an amazing gift from God. It comes in many forms and styles. Join me for a morning of celebrating God's presence in you through movement. I'll be offering a free yoga class on 9:30-11 AM, Saturday, May 10. The class will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in S. Mpls. The class will include a short meditation and breathing exercise, as well as a traditional asana practice. Come dressed in comfortable clothing and be prepared to move. Yoga or exercise mat preferred but not required (room is has carpeting). Please follow up with me if you are interested in an ongoing class offered at church. Contact: Jenny Klobassa 612-823-3974.

Location:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls 55409, Room 207/208

Pictures - Earth Day @ Loring Park

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:41:33 -0400

Start: 25 Apr 2008 - 2:32pm

description:

Thank you for a very successful event at Loring Park. Spirit Garage hosted and coordinated the clean up which had 198 volunteers! The total area cleaned included Loring Park, the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens, and nearly a 3-block radius around loring park accounting for 165 acres. Spirit Garage members were personally responsible for nearly 25% of the total.

Thanks again for all your help! Bo

Location:
Loring Park

Spirit Garage Orienteering - May 10th - Battle Creek Regional Park, St. Paul, MN

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:06:03 -0400

Start: 10 May 2008 - 11:00am
End: 10 May 2008 - 2:00pm

description:

Join Spirit in Action for a local Orienteering event on Saturday, May 10th at Battle Creek Regional Park in St. Paul.

Fun for Adults and Kids too.

What is Orienteering: Orienteering is the skill of finding your way through a series of checkpoints on an unfamiliar course using a map and a compass. Typically a course is set in a wilderness area and the participants are timed as they complete it. More info found at www.mnoc.org

Location:
Battle Creek Regional Park, 2300 Upper Afton Road, St. Paul, MN

Prayer Workshops - Saturdays May 3, 10, & 17

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:53:49 -0400

Start: 3 May 2008 - 9:30am
End: 3 May 2008 - 10:30am

description:

Prayer is an amazing gift from God. It comes in many forms and styles. For the first 3 Saturdays of May, you're invited to experience 3 different ways to connect with God; you will not be disappointed. We will gather for an hour. Please be on time, wear comfortable clothes, and be open to the Spirit. Not sure what that last suggestion means, come and find out. Questions contact Rob Norris-Weber 612-312-3419.

Location:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls 55409

First Tuesday Bible Study - Tues. 5/6

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:43:56 -0400

Start: 6 May 2008 - 7:30pm
End: 6 May 2008 - 9:00pm

description:

You're invited to the First Tuesday Bible Study - no experience necessary. The next gathering is Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. We will be meeting at the Turtle Bread on 48th & Chicago. Feel free to simply show up, or contact Joanna Anderson for more information.

Location:
Turtle Bread, 48th and Chicago, Mpls

Holy Spirit's Four P's - Peace, Power, a Place, and Purpose

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:25:28 -0400

Start: 27 Apr 2008 - 10:30am
End: 27 Apr 2008 - 11:35am

description:

Spirit Garage gathers for worship every Sunday at 10:30 AM
at The Music Box Theater, 1407 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis.

The Holy Spirit's Four P's is our topic over the next four Sundays. What is the Holy Spirit? What difference does it make in our life and in the world? Why should I care?

Well if you're looking for "Peace" greater than the world can give (Apr. 27), "Power" that builds up instead of tearing down (May 4), a "Place" where you belong no matter where you are (May 11) and "Purpose" living a life you love (May 18), then you might want to connect with the Holy Spirit.

We hope you'll take the time to join in on the conversation on Sunday mornings and online - by sharing your questions, comments, suggestions, and concerns.

Follow the links below for more general information about . . .
    What to expect at our worship gatherings.
    Directions of Where we are and How to get here .
    The music you will hear on Sundays here - Take a listen!.

Location:
Music Box Theatre, 1407 Nicollet Ave, Mpls 55403

Powderhorn May Day Festival - 5/4

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:55:49 -0400

Start: 4 May 2008 - 1:00pm
End: 4 May 2008 - 4:00pm

description:

Days are growing longer, temperatures are rising, and buds are swelling full. And inside an old movie theater on Lake Street the creation that will be the 34th MayDay Parade is starting to form anew.

In a truly amazing act of community art-making, the story will take root and grow as hundreds of people from all walks of life come together, creating the glorious floats, banners, and masks for this year’s Parade and Ceremony. Come for the Parade and Festivities, volunteer at the Spirit Garage Booth or help build the Life Size Puppets at one of the Workshops. Parade begins at 1 PM (starting at 25th Street East traveling south down Bloomington Avenenue) and the Closing Ceremony is at 3 PM in Powderhorn Park (15th Ave & 35th Street East).

Location:
Powderhorn Park 15th Ave & 35th St, Mpls 554

All Hands On Deck Leaders Meeting - 5/13

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:42:04 -0400

Start: 13 May 2008 - 7:00pm
End: 13 May 2008 - 9:00pm

description:

Spirit Garage members will be gathering for some neighborhood house parties in May and June to assess and discern our next steps as a community. We look forward to hearing from everyone who considers themselves are a part of Spirit Garage. To do this we need a number of hosts and facilitators for these gatherings. Prayerfully consider opening your home or sharing your leadership. To know more, join us for the leaders meeting at Bethlehem on Tuesday, May 13 from 7-9 PM. For questions or to sign up contact Wade Barry 651-336-5898

Location:
Bethlehem, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls 55409

Youth of Spirit Garage Unite - 5/18

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:31:34 -0400

Start: 18 May 2008 - 11:45am
End: 18 May 2008 - 1:00pm

description:

Wow. After I prayed through the list of Spirit Garage members I went back to count all the students between 6th-12th grade - there are over a dozen! So we always talk about making the Really Big Door Bigger, that's why we started Children's Ministry; but there needs to be a Bigger door for all of you. I hope you'll join me on Sunday, May 18. Come for worship and then stick around for lunch. Your first group decision will be where to eat. Would love to hear from everyone to find out whether or not you're able to join us.

Yours in Christ, Rob
612-312-3419.

Location:
Music Box Theater, 1407 Nicollet Ave, Mpls 55403

LIVING GREEN EXPO http://www.livinggreen.org/

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:34:52 -0400

Start: 3 May 2008 - 1:00pm
End: 3 May 2008 - 5:00pm

description:

Spirit Garage and the Eco-Stewardship Group invites all interested to join us in attending the FREE Living Green Expo Saturday, May 3rd at 1 pm at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds Grandstand. Meet at the the StarTribune building at the base of the bridge on south side of the Grandstand or just up the bridge in the main enterance if it is raining.
http://www.livinggreen.org/

Location:
Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand

AIDS Walk/Run" 5/18

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:38:17 -0400

Start: 18 May 2008 - 9:00am
End: 18 May 2008 - 1:00pm

description:

Virginia says, "Run/walk/pledge support for the Minnesota AIDS Project"on Sunday, May 18, with Festivities beginning at 9:00am.

Event: “Spirit Garage Team” AIDS Walk/Run
What:   Fundraiser
Host:   Minnesota AIDS Project
When:   Sunday, May 18
            9:00 am - Run
           11:00 am - Walk
Where: Minnehaha Falls

Location:
Minnehaha Falls

Welcome Baskets for Clare Housing - Collection Extended until 5/18

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:38:40 -0400

Start: 9 Apr 2008 - 12:34pm
End: 18 May 2008 - 12:00pm

description:

Support our new Partner in Giving, Clare Housing. Clare Housing works to develop a continuum of care that will meet the housing and service needs of people living with HIV/AIDS today and in the future. For more information about Clare Housing, visit www.clarehousing.org.

Many new residents come from homeless or unstable housing situations and are in need of basic household items. Spirit Garage is working to collect items for “Welcome Baskets” for new residents now through May 18.

Location:
Music Box Theater

Children & Youth Ministry Gathering - 4/13

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:03:56 -0400

Start: 13 Apr 2008 - 5:00pm
End: 13 Apr 2008 - 8:00pm

description:

When counting all children, youth, parents, and adults concerned about kids, Spirit Garage has almost 100 people. We’ve been blessed this year with Amy Santoriello’s leadership. She is graduating from Luther Seminary in May and her hope is this ministry not only continues but expands. Come and share your thanks, thoughts, and dreams for the younger ones among us. We are partnering with Cinema & Spirituality for a Potluck at 5 PM on Sunday, April 13 at Bethlehem, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls. Come for the Potluck or just for the Parent and Adult meeting at 5:45 PM. Nursery is available. Older children and youth are invited to watch Happy Feet and enjoy the discussion appropriate for School Age Children to Adults. Contact: Amy Santoriello, Children’s Minister, 651-646-2823

Location:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls 55409