Today in worship, a special guest speaker will give our message.

Quinn Johnston is on the Caretaker’s team at Holden Village, one of twelve people called to care for the village during it’s forced closure due to the mudslides blocking access to the village. She will share a message of her experience in the village during this strange time, with links to Psalm 31.

Today, we have a remembrance/affirmation of baptism for one of our members, so we will talk about what baptism is all about. 

Galatians 3: 23-29

Join the Holden Community and Spirit Garage Community for a night of talent, food and fellowship. You can RSVP (link below) with what you will bring for the potluck and sign up to share a talent, if you want.

Participants will be limited to the first 10 on a first come, first serve basis, but all are welcome to attend, share in community, and learn a little more about Holden!

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ7TS3jGzmD-u3oV-G04QF4nluhGr4AZ7BuJ2Wu0Vn70xvVg/viewform

During worship today we hear a story about two disciples who haven’t yet learned about Easter-about Jesus, rising from the dead, and the moment they figure it out. 

Luke 24:13-35

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association and Spirit Garage will host a neighborhood cleanup day on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 10:00 am and concluding with a Hot Dog & Veggie Dog Grill Out.

Spirit Garage volunteers will be providing and sharing an evening meal to the 38 individuals who are staying at Our Savior’s Emergency Shelter. It’s super low-key. We need about 4 people to serve, and others are welcome to donate food. Sign up here!

This week we welcome Rev. Margaret Kelly preaching and leading worship. John 20:19-31

Wandering Heart, “And I hope” Finding our faith with Peter

Luke 24:1-12

We might expect that, after denying Christ, Peter would cower in shame—or perhaps even run away in an attempt to leave his past behind him. Instead, when he hears the news from the women, he doesn’t dismiss them like the other disciples. He gets up and runs to the tomb. When he peers into the empty tomb and sees the linen cloth, he is filled with awe. Even after the biggest failures, even after the worst case scenario has happened, can we run toward hope? Like Peter, will we keep going? Will we keep looking for God in our midst?

Wandering Heart, “Prone to leave the God I love” Finding our faith with Peter

John 13:31-38, 18:1-11, 18:12-18, 18:19-27, 19:1-30

On this Holy Day, we are paying close attention to how Peter acts in Jesus’ final hours. So much happens in a short amount of time: Jesus predicts Peter’s denial, soldiers come and Peter draws his sword, Jesus is arrested and Peter denies him, Peter denies Jesus again and again and the cock crows, then Jesus is crucified and dies. Peter is prone to mess up, to fight, to deny, to leave, to seek safety for himself. But aren’t we all? May we lament all the ways we are prone to leave the God we love.

Wandering Heart, “Streams of Mercy” Finding our faith with Peter

John 13:1-20

During the Last Supper, Jesus kneels to wash his disciples’ feet. When he comes to Peter, we see a similar pattern unfold yet again: reluctance then exuberance. Spirit Garage Dinner Church is a worship format that allows you time to sit and eat with others, to engage in conversation, and to be fed and nourished by the words and elements of Communion.

Sunday, March 29th, 2 PM at University and Dale (we’ll carpool or take lightrail)

Join thousands of Christians in St. Paul on March 29th, Palm Sunday afternoon where we will celebrate and embody our faith’s call to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves and reject authoritarianism, cruelty and greed.

We will join a Palm Sunday Procession at 2 PM, with our Spirit Garage banner and our palm branches and streamers from worship, marching 1 mile to gather at 2:30pm for a joyful worship service and public action on the Capitol Mall.

Join us and bring your family and friends. Register now and invite others. There are faith actions like this in 10 different states!

Check out the website at www.PalmSunday2026.com

"Songs of loudest praise," John 12:12-26

This Lent, we are focusing on the life and faith of one of Jesus’ most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. In Peter, we often see ourselves. By following Peter’s journey, we watch the story of Jesus unfold through the eyes of a very normal human trying to figure it all out—just like us.

Spirit Garage volunteers will be providing and sharing an evening meal to the 38 individuals who are staying at Our Savior’s Emergency Shelter. It’s super low-key. We need about 4 people to serve, and others are welcome to donate food. Sign up here!

"Teach me," Matthew 18:15-22 & Psalm 119:9-16

This Lent, we are focusing on the life and faith of one of Jesus’ most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. In Peter, we often see ourselves. By following Peter’s journey, we watch the story of Jesus unfold through the eyes of a very normal human trying to figure it all out—just like us.

Worship is Online Only: Check your email for the link to worship tomorrow morning!

"I’m fixed upon it," Matthew 16:21-23 & Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

This Lent, we are focusing on the life and faith of one of Jesus’ most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. In Peter, we often see ourselves. By following Peter’s journey, we watch the story of Jesus unfold through the eyes of a very normal human trying to figure it all out—just like us.

Meraki and Spirit Garage invite you to a community open mic night! Performance slots are limited to 10 minutes or less.

7:00-8:30 kid-friendly content

8:30-10:00 adult-only content

Interested in performing?

Contact us at bigdoor @ spiritgarage . org. Walk-ins welcome until space fills up.

Check out Meraki here: https://merakiensouled.com

While on sabbatical, Pastor Holly explored writing from many different angles, and came home with some fun ideas for engaging in creative writing (especially poetry). Come out this evening to spend a little time hearing poetry, getting writing prompts and writing together. No experience necessary!

"Praise the mount," Matthew 16:13-20 & Psalm 19

This Lent, we are focusing on the life and faith of one of Jesus’ most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. In Peter, we often see ourselves. By following Peter’s journey, we watch the story of Jesus unfold through the eyes of a very normal human trying to figure it all out—just like us.

"Rescue me from danger," Matthew 14:22-33 & Psalm 22:23-31

This Lent, we are focusing on the life and faith of one of Jesus’ most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. In Peter, we often see ourselves. By following Peter’s journey, we watch the story of Jesus unfold through the eyes of a very normal human trying to figure it all out—just like us.

Spirit Garage volunteers will be providing and sharing an evening meal to the 38 individuals who are staying at Our Savior’s Emergency Shelter. It’s super low-key. We need about 4 people to serve, and others are welcome to donate food. Sign up here!

"Jesus sought me," Luke 5:1-11 & Psalm 25:1-10

This Lent, we are focusing on the life and faith of one of Jesus’ most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. In Peter, we often see ourselves. By following Peter’s journey, we watch the story of Jesus unfold through the eyes of a very normal human trying to figure it all out—just like us.

It seems a good time to check out this book by Pastor Holly’s colleague, Elle Dowd. This is her account of how she was changed by Ferguson. Pick up the book soon, and come together to discuss on Thursday, February 19th at 7 PM on the third floor.

Prayer around the cross on Ash Wednesday. We sing songs. We bring our prayers. We remember our humanity and our mortality.

Music and Poetry that remind us we are not alone in our work with God in this world. Come find solidarity for the long road to wholeness and justice with peace.

Spirit Garage Worship on Sunday, Feb 8, 10:30 am at Meraki Building

Join us to help keep you connected to your people and your faith.

On “SOUPer Bowl Sunday” let’s help raise funds for local nonprofits and share a meal of soup, bread, and dessert donated by local restaurants.

Once a year, we join with Bethlehem (our parent church) for a morning of service projects. Something like 150 people come to this, and it’s kind of a great time to connect with each other and also show a Spirit Garage face, so please come hang out with Pr Holly!

We’ll gather at the Minneapolis campus beginning at 9:00 am for check-in and coffee, with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. This year, we will highlight the work done by the Division of Indian Work with Louise Matson, Executive Director. This is a local organization focused on supporting and strengthening urban American Indian people, including moms and babies.

In addition to items we collect for Newborn and Hospice kits for Global Health Ministries, we will also collect shampoo for adults, children, and babies, as well as baby wipes.

Come for the joy of serving—and stay for a great lunch!

The season of epiphany: Will the real Marys please Stand Up?

A 4-week series examining the images and ideas of Mary Magdalene, including the oldest tropes and the newest ideas about who Mary Magdalene was.

While on sabbatical, Pastor Holly explored writing from many different angles, and came home with some fun ideas for engaging in creative writing (especially poetry). Come out this evening to spend a little time hearing poetry, getting writing prompts and writing together. No experience necessary!

The season of epiphany: Will the real Marys please Stand Up?

A 4-week series examining the images and ideas of Mary Magdalene, including the oldest tropes and the newest ideas about who Mary Magdalene was.