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Sharing Life TogetherDietrich Bonhoeffer, in his book Life Together, observes: “The physical presence of other Christians is a source of incomparable joy and strength to the believer.”

What you now hold in your hands is an opportunity for you to experience that “incomparable joy and strength,” even if you don’t consider yourself a believer. As humans, we’re wired to need each other, we are wired to be together in community. Within these pages there are a multitude of rewarding ways to fill your need to connect, belong, and transform, no matter your age. So thumb through this catalogue.

Connect with an interest, a theme, or an activity that you’d enjoy. Sign up. And show up. It’s that simple.

And in the process you’ll discover why we at WCC believe that “life together” is so important. You will also discover why the Jesus we follow believed that life together was our call as children of God: He lived, ate, slept, conversed, and traveled with a group of women and men. Because God loves community. So we hope you’ll join us in following Jesus and sharing “life together” this season.

Blessings, Your Ministry Staff

Register for Lent & Spring classes and events at wayzatacommunitychurch.org/springregistration

For more information about our programs and events: • Register for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and High School Sunday & Wednesday programs • Read the Inspire Weekly found each week in the Sunday bulletins • Check our Instagram: @wayzatacommunitychurch • Check our Facebook page: Wayzata Community Church • Visit our website: wayzatacommunitychurch.org


CONTENTSMarch through May 2019

LENT AND EASTER, WORSHIPAsh Wednesday Worship Lenten Sermon Series Children’s Easter Choir Holy Week Worship Easter WorshipRegular Worship Sunday Programs Sermon Series GROW Adult Formation Classes & Events Family Ministry & Milestones High School, page 12 Middle School, page 14 Elementary, page 17 Early Childhood, page 18 COMMUNITY Adults Women Men Youth New Members Parables, Special Needs SERVE Mission and Outreach Opportunities Our Church Our Community Our World Mission: 5 Areas of Focus Tear Out Calendar Tear Out Who To Call Sheet and Staff Contacts

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Lent Worship ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP* March 6, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, ushering us into 40 days of reflection, repentance, and renewal. As worshipers arrive they will enter a bright worship space and receive the gift of Holy Communion. As the service unfolds, we will move farther and farther into the Dark—where we will collectively spend the season of Lent. Concluding with the imposition of ashes for all who wish. Join us as we begin our Lenten journey together.

HOLY WEEK HOLY WEDNESDAY* April 17, 5:15 p.m. Community Meal & 6:30 p.m. Worship, Mithun Hall This year we will begin our Holy Week services with Wednesday Night Table Worship. Join us for a $5 meal, followed by worship in Mithun Hall. We will walk through Jesus’ last meal with his followers, connect our journey to the passover journey of our Jewish brothers and sisters, and be sent out as servant leaders into Christ’s Kindom. MAUNDY THURSDAY, TENEBRAE WITH COMMUNION* April 18, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of the entire church during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae.

Tenebrae is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. Readings trace the story of Christ’s passion, music portrays his pathos, and the power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous day. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death; we remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice and through the return of the small but persistent flame of the Christ candle at the conclusion of the service, we anticipate the joy of ultimate victory. GOOD FRIDAY, EXPERIENTIAL WORSHIP* April 19, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary Our Good Friday Experience is one of the most reverent and dramatic services of the year with profound music, spoken word, art, and a chance for all to engage in a solemn, contemplative, and modern style worship experience.

* Childcare available for Birth-PreK.

Easter Children’s Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays, March 27, April 10 6:00-6:30 in the Adult Choir Room All children are invited to join in this special Choir to sing during Easter morning at the 8:30 a.m. Worship on Sunday, April 21. We’ll meet for 3 Wednesdays and learn an easy song to lead Easter morning, and have some other surprises during our time together. No previous choir experience needed.

For more information or if you have questions, contact Autumn Toussaint, [email protected].

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Lenten Sermon Series

Cross Words The Seven Last Words of Jesus

Taking them one at a time through the season of Lent, we will ponder the meaning and importance of Jesus’ final words. We might consider these the dying words of Jesus giving us a glimpse into what may have mattered most to Him. Forgive... You will be with me… Behold… Forsaken… Thirst… Finished… I commit my spirit…

Lenten Devotions R If you would like to receive an inspiring daily Lenten devotion via email, please register online at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/springregistration.

See pages 8-9 for information about Lenten Study Groups.

6. John 19:30: It is finished. (From the Greek "Tetelestai" which is also translated "It is accomplished", or "It is complete".)

This piece is titled “It is finished” and also just the look on his face, exhaustion, rest, like the task he set out to do is done. But also at peace.

Seven Last Words of Christ Lenten Art Exhibit EXHIBIT DATES February 27-April 23, 2019 OPENING RECEPTION Sunday, March 3 following the 9 a.m. service The Art & Design Committee will host and answer any questions you may have about the exhibit.

Through a generous loan from Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Wayzata Community Church Art & Design Committee curated an exhibit of spiritual artworks to parallel our Lenten Sermon Series journey through the Seven Last Words of Christ. Included artworks span a variety of styles including woodcut, figurative, mixed media, found object, wall sculpture, watercolor and a hand-sewn Mola textile. Each work invites you to reflect on a different facet in the narrative and employs a different aesthetic to inspire the audience.

The exhibit will be on display in the Wayzata Community Church Long Hall, outside the Chapel.

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Easter Worship

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Sunrise Service at Wayzata Beach • 6:30 a.m. A Wayzata classic! Music, communion, scripture, message and bonfires. Dogs are welcome! Wayzata Beach is just west of the Depot, on Lake Street in Wayzata. Traditional Worship • 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel* Easter in an intimate setting with traditional music, soloist, communion, and sermon. Contemporary Worship • 8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary* A joyful contemporary celebration of Easter with sermon, and music from Tapestry and the Children’s Choir, with a children’s message. Following the mes-sage, children in K-3rd grade are invited out of worship to a special Easter experience in the Gym. Contemporary Worship • 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary* A joyful contemporary celebration of Easter with sermon, and music from Tapestry and the Celebration Singers, with a children’s message. Following the message, children in K-3rd grade are invited out of worship to a special Easter experience in the Gym. This is a Parables-friendly service. Traditional Worship • 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary* Traditional, lively Easter celebrations with a children’s message, sermon, and music by the WCC Chancel Choir, organ and members of the Dallas Brass. Follow-ing the message, children in K-3rd grade are invited out of worship to a special Easter experience in the Gym. * Childcare available for ages Birth-PreK

HOSPITALITY PARKING ON EASTER We will offer complimentary parking for all Easter services. Drive up to the front portico of the church and parking attendants will be available to park your car.


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Regular Worship Through June 30, 2019 Summer Worship begins July 7, 2019

CHAPEL SERVICE 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel This intimate worship service includes Communion, a shorter ser-mon, and traditional hymns. If you like a smaller worship experience while being connected to the larger life of WCC, you will love this service.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary This festive worship experience in our Sanctuary is more informal, embracing an innovative variety of music led by Tapestry, our contemporary music team, and Celebration Singers contemporary choir. Childcare provided for children through age 5. Coffee and fellowship follow this service in the Colonnade.

PARABLES SPECIAL NEEDS, SPECIAL GIFTS 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Chapel An inclusive service of special needs and special gifts, this interactive, hands-on, “special-needs friendly” worship is held in the Chapel, led by Rev. Leslie Neugent and Kelly Pederson.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary This is our classic, traditional worship service with the pageantry of the Chancel Choir, organ, and liturgy. Grounded in our long history, this is a more formal worship experience. Childcare provided for children through age 5. Coffee and fellowship follow this service in the Colonnade.

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Sermon SeriesApril-May Community It’s Not Just Our Middle Name Just as the church became a community in the days following Jesus death and resurrection, we will spend these Sundays exploring new ways WCC can build and rebuild our community. Embracing our middle name, we will use this sermon series as a bookend to our opening series last fall, “Neighbor”.

Mother’s Day Intergenerational Choir Rehearsal: Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. Adult Choir Room Worship: Sunday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. Worship

Females of ALL ages are invited to sing in the 7th Annual special Mother’s Day Intergenera-tional Choir! We’ll meet for a brief rehearsal (not required but very helpful) on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 -9:45 a.m. in the Choir Room, and sing in Worship the next morning, May 12, during the 9:00 a.m. Contemporary service. No choir ex-perience is needed, and everyone is welcome. If unable to attend the rehearsal, meet in the Sanc-tuary on Sunday, May 12 at 8:00 a.m. to learn the easy song. Contact Autumn Toussaint with any questions, [email protected].

WorshipSt.Patrick’s Day Worship and Scout Troop 283 Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 17 Worship on March 17 will feature a special guest... actually 20 of them! The strings from the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra will join regular WCC musicians on St. Patrick’s Day for a Celtic-themed batch of worship music at both the 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. The WSO strings will play prelude and postlude music, accompany the congregation on familiar Celtic hymn tunes, and join the combined Chan-cel Choir and Celebration Singers on two anthems by con-temporary Irish composers. The partnership between the WSO and WCC has been an enduring and special relation-ship, and we’re thankful for their presence lifting up worship this St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t miss it!

Pancake Breakfast: BSA Girl’s Troop 283 will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast the same morning from 8 a.m.-12 noon in Mithun Hall. There will be a free will donation.

HOLY SPIRITS April 28 Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Location TBD


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SUNDAY PROGRAMS R Early Childhood Offered at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Early Childhood Ministry serves WCC’s youngest children, ages birth to 5. We believe that no child is too young to wor-ship and learn about God, who made them and loves them unconditionally, and Jesus, who wants be their friend forever. We spend time in our Sunday School classrooms learning through developmentally appropriate play and large group time with an emphasis on sharing, caring for each other, and having fun.

Each Sunday School classroom has a lead teacher who is CPR/First Aid certified and has experience in early childhood education. Our teachers, as well as our volunteers, go through ministry training and are background checked to keep each child physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe while in our care.

Elementary Offered at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. WCC’s Elementary Ministry is uniquely designed with kids in mind. Our Sunday morning program for children is called Graceland. Graceland weaves large group music, dancing, and games with small group discussions, cooking, and creative activities together to reinforce one clear and simple bottom line lesson each week. Our deepest desire is that kids can walk away and remember what matters most and carry it into their week and into your family. All of our volunteers are background checked and trained to provide a safe, fun quality learning experience for your child. Middle School 9:00 a.m. Join us starting in the Middle School Corner for games, video clips, discussions, crafts, food projects and more, as we enjoy a light breakfast together! This year we are diving into a year-full of getting to know many of the people in the Bible! All 6th, 7th & 8th graders gather together for this more relaxed time to get to know one another! 10:45 a.m. Middle School students volunteer to help around WCC to be God’s hands and feet in the world. High School High School on Sunday is focused on acts of discipleship. Students will have opportunities to put faith into action within the worship community of WCC. They will worship with their families — within the wider inter-generational community — participate in worship leadership, or serve in other ministry areas. Join High School Directors Jordan Masters and Gabe Flynn from 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the High School Loft (3rd floor) for a chance to connect each week.

MUSIC AT WAYZATA CONCERTS St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Friday, March 8, 2019, 8:00 p.m. This program takes a look at two works written in tribute of friends that have passed. Mussorgsky’s most well-known work, Pictures at an Exhibition, was written for artist and architect Viktor Hartmann, heard here in an arrangement for dectet. Each of the ten pieces are based on drawings and watercolors by Hartmann during his travels abroad. Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A Minor was written in tribute of the pianist, conductor and composer Nikolai Rubinstein. Tickets: www.thespco.org. Friday, April 12, 2019, 8:00 p.m. The second movement of Bach’s Suite, known as Air on the G String, features one of his most recognizable melodies, while Beethoven builds on his own admiration of Bach with a fugue-like structure in the Heiliger Dankgesang. Mendelssohn’s Nocturno was revised three times at least, eventually expanded into the Overture for Winds, while the octet makes extended use of Bach-like counterpoint along with a symphonic sensibility reminiscent of Beethoven. Tickets: www.thespco.org.

Cantus When I Grow Up Sunday, March 24, 2019, 3:00 p.m. What kind of person do I want to be? How do I find someone to share my life with? What happens when I make mistakes? When I Grow Up explores the path of self-realization. From childhood through adulthood, Cantus reflects on the cycle of life and explores how we become who we are. Tickets: www.cantussings.org. Wayzata Symphony Orchestra Celebrating WSO’s 10th Anniversary! Creative Collaboration Sunday, April 28, 2019, 3:00 p.m. Join us for this creative collaboration of professional musicians, with guest artists Osmo Vänskä (clarinet), Marlene Pauley (clarinet), Charles Lazarus (trumpet), and Dean Sorenson (trombone). The concert is free. Join us for a reception following the concert to meet the musicians.


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Lenten Study and Lenten Study Groups Wednesdays, March 13-April 10 During Lent this year we will focus on the doctrine of ATONEMENT. The issue of atonement is both central to the gospel and has amazingly drawn a lot of controversy of late. Every presentation of the gospel, every catechism and nearly every sermon has a theory of atonement at work. Ever notice this? This year, you can choose from one of two texts. Tony Jones’ Did God Kill Jesus, and Scot Mcknight’s A Community Called Atonement.

Lenten Study Groups Cost: $20 Over the last 20 years WCC has hosted Lenten study groups. If you would like to join one of these smaller study groups this Lent, sign up in Founders Hall on Sundays, or contact Rustin Comer, [email protected].

Did God Kill Jesus? R Teachers: Rev. Rustin Comer & Dr. Ron Troxel Wednesdays, March 13- April 10 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Colonnade Cost: $20 Many Christians believe that God the Father demanded his only Son die a cruel, gruesome death to appease His wrath, since humanity is so irredeemably sinful and therefore re-pugnant to God. Tony Jones, popular progressive Christian blogger, author, and scholar, argues that this understanding is actually a medieval invention and not what the Bible really teaches. He looks beyond medieval convictions and liberates how we see Jesus’s death on the cross from this restrictive paradigm. Christians today must transcend the shame and guilt that have shaped concep-tions of the human soul and made us fearful of God, and replace them with love, grace, and joyfulness, which better expresses what the cross is really about.

How we understand the cross reflects directly what kind of God we worship. By letting go of the wrathful God who can-not stand to be in our presence unless he pretends to see Jesus in our place, we discover the Biblical God who reaches out to love and embrace us while “we were yet sinners.” Jones offers a positive, loving, inclusive interpretation of the faith that is both challenging and inspiring. Did God Kill Jesus? is essential reading for modern Christians.


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Sacred Enneagram Workshop

SACRED ENNEAGRAM WORKSHOP AND RETREAT R Teacher: Christopher L. Heuertz Saturday, March 9 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mithun Hall Fee: $120 Have you ever asked yourself the quintessential human question of identity, “Who am I?” Most of us spend a lifetime trying to figure out who we are and how we relate to others and God.

Unfortunately, in the process of forming an identity, we succumb to building up lies and illusions around our sense of self that only lead us further away from who we truly are. But the Enneagram offers a bright path to cutting through the internal clutter and finding our way back to who we are created to be.

Based on the nine classic archetypes of human character structure, the Enneagram exposes the nine ways we lie to ourselves about who we think we are, illustrates the nine ways we get lost, and reveals nine ways we find our way home to our True Self and to God. Whether you’ve heard of the Enneagram or not, this workshop is for anyone who’s interested in learning more.

Christopher L. Heuertz was first introduced to the Enneagram in the slums of Cambodia. Since then he has trained under some of the great living Enneagram masters including Father Richard Rohr, Russ Hudson, Marion Gilbert, and Helen Palmer, and now teaches the Enneagram in workshops and retreats around the world. Chris is an International Enneagram Association Accredited Professional.

A Community Called Atonement R Teacher: Rev. Rustin Comer Wednesdays, March 13- April 10 4:00 p.m., Colonnade Cost: $20 Over the centuries the church developed a number of met-aphors, such as penal substitution or the ransom theory, to speak about Christ’s death on the cross and the theological concept of the atonement. Yet too often, says Dr. Scot McKnight, Christians have held to the supremacy of one metaphor over the others, to their detriment. He argues instead that to plumb the rich theological depths of the atonement, we must consider all the metaphors of atone-ment and ask whether each serves a larger purpose.

A Community Called Atonement is a constructive theology that not only values the church’s atonement metaphors but also asserts that atonement fundamentally shapes the life of the Christian and of the church. That is, Christ identifies with humans to call us into a community that reflects God’s love (the church)— but that community then has the responsibility to offer God’s love to others through missional practices of justice and fellowship, living out its life together as the story of God’s reconciliation. This is an accessible, thought-provoking theology of atonement that engages the concerns of those in the emerging church conversation and will be of interest to all those in the church and academy who are listening in.

Spring Core Classes CORE BIBLE: Jesus and Justice R Teacher: Rev. Rustin Comer Wednesdays, April 24-May 15 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Chapel Cost: $20 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” This is the recorded content of the first sermon Jesus ever preaches. Join us this spring to explore Jesus and Justice. In this class we will explore three themes of justice: 1) the exer-cise of power, 2) economic issues, and 3) human worth. The 4-week class will place Jesus’s actions and teachings in the social and political conditions of first century Galilee and Judea while also considering their relevance to contemporary events and circumstances. Join us for this short study on Jesus and Justice.


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CORE Theology: Narrative Theory, Theology, and Practice R Teacher: Rev. Lindy Purdy Wednesdays, April 24- May 15 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Colonnade Cost: $20 Narrative theory is the belief that we derive meaning (even create ourselves) from the stories we tell about ourselves and the stories others tell about us. The practice of narrative looks at how stories help people make sense of the world, while also looking at how people make sense of their stories. Come spend a few hours looking at this theory, the relational theology of narrative, and how we might grow into the practice of narrative as a way to understand our world and our relationships in a new way. CORE: Interfaith Book Study R Abraham, A Journey To the Heart of Three Faiths, Bruce Feiler Teacher: Nan Peterson Wednesdays, May 1-May 15 6:30 p.m., Piper Library Cost: $20 Both immediate and timeless, Abraham tells the powerful story of one man’s search for the shared ancestor of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Traveling through war zones, braving violence at religious sites, and seeking out faith leaders, Bruce Feiler uncovers the defining yet divisive role that Abraham plays for half the world’s believers. Provocative and uplifting, Abraham offers a thoughtful and inspiring vision of unity that redefines what we think about our neighbors, our future, and ourselves.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Saturday Seekers 8:00 a.m., Holmes Room Lively engaging discussions are the mainstay of this group. We bring our different backgrounds and share ideas presented by a variety of writers, speakers, and topics. We challenge you to think beyond what you may have accepted as truisms in your earlier faith journey. What might be different as you have grown in wisdom or what you hold dearly? Tap in with us. All adults welcome. No cost, no registration. Contacts: Judy Reed, [email protected], or Phyllis Foreman, [email protected]

Faith Bible Study Led by Rev. Lindy Purdy Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., Colonnade (through May 16) Please join us for Faith Bible Study, led by Rev. Lindy Purdy. We meet on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for fellowship and learning. There will be coffee and occasion-al treats to enhance our time together.

CORE: Theatre Event R Sisters of Peace Sunday, March 24 2:00 p.m. at the History Theatre in St. Paul Cost: $40 (20 tickets available) Reserve tickets at www.wayzatacommunity-church.org/springregistration Today, yesterday & beyond. Wednesday nights on the Lake Street Bridge, you can always find a handful of people marching with colorful signs and protesting for peace. Among them, you’d find the McDonald sisters Brigid, Jane, Rita and Kate: legendary peace activists, who grew up as sisters in a large Irish farm family in Hollywood Township, Minnesota. The four sisters all entered the convent and became Catholic nuns who devoted their lives to teaching and peace activism. That’s only part of the story. Their incredible lives come to life in this stirring play that takes us on a journey from the security gates of Honeywell Corporation, to the School of the Americas and back to the steps of the Cathedral of St. Paul. Wherever there is injustice, the chances of bumping into the McDonald sisters are high. THIS IS THEIR STORY! A story of love, passion and compassion – all with a sense of humor that comes from their wonderful Irish upbringing! These Sisters of Peace are Minnesota legends, for sure!

Unique Family Ministry Blended & Blessed 2019 April 27, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (offsite)

Stepfamilies Support & Socialize Meets each season for fun! Please contact Karen Jacques or Rustin Comer to inquire about each seasonal gathering or event. All are welcome!



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YOUNG ADULTS INKLINGS Young Adult Book Study: Saints and Sinners Facilitator: Anna Sanford Wednesday nights, 8:30 p.m. Main Street Bar & Grill, Hopkins Saints are people too. The word saint conjures up images of superstar Christians revered for their spectacular acts and otherworldly piety. But when we take a closer look at the lives of these spiritual heavyweights, we learn that they also experienced struggle, doubt, and heartache. In fact, we learn that in many ways they’re not all that differ-ent from you and me. Narrating her own winding pilgrim-age through faith, Karen Marsh reveals surprising lessons in everyday spirituality from these “saints”— folks who lived and breathed, and failed and followed God. Told with humor and vulnerability, Vintage Saints and Sinners introduces us afresh to twenty-five brothers and sisters who challenge and inspire us with their honest faith. Join Karen on her journey with the likes of Augustine, Broth-er Lawrence, and Saint Francis, as well as Amanda Berry Smith, Søren Kierkegaard, Dorothy Day, Howard Thurman, Flannery O’Conner, and many more. Let their lives and their wisdom be an invitation to authentic life in Christ. Young Adult Community Group Sunday Nights at the Comers’ House All are welcome anytime after 7:30 p.m. Contact: Anna Sanford, 612-618-2187

Young Adult Special Event Holy Spirits April 28 • Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Location TBD

*For up to date information about all Young Adult events, join our Wayzata Community Church Young Adult Facebook group.


HIGH SCHOOL Sundays High School on Sunday is focused on acts of discipleship. Students will have opportunities to put faith into action within the worship community of WCC. They will worship with their families, participate in meaningful service opportunities in other ministry areas. In addition, s tudents can join High School Directors Jordan Masters and Gabe Flynn from 10:00 -10:30 a.m. in the High School Loft (3rd floor) for a chance to connect each week.

Wednesdays High School on Wednesday is focused on experiences of faith. We will meet from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the High School Loft (3rd floor). Students will experience music, message, snacks, and small group discussions led by dedicated adult leaders. All high school students are welcome and encouraged to attend! Stick around after for basketball, dance parties, and just hanging out!

Community Meal Join us for a Community Meal Wednesday nights at 5:45 p.m. in Mithun Hall, a time to connect with old friends and build relationships with new ones. The cost is $5.00/person for a healthy meal at a great price!

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HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION The Confirmation experience, led by Jordan Masters and Gabe Flynn, is the opportunity for students in all grades of high school to explore the basics of faith and become a member of our church community. Upcoming Confirma-tion classes: • Confirmation Class (students only) – Sunday, March 10th, 10:30 a.m. in the High School Loft • Confirmation Class (students only) – Sunday, April 14th, 10:30 a.m. in the High School Loft • Milestone (for students and parents/guardians) – Sunday, April 28th, 10:30 a.m. in the High School Loft MILESTONE 12th Grade Milestone— Keys: A Time for Others Sunday, May 12, 10:30-11:45 a.m., High School Loft This stone is for parents and their 12th graders and will explore the upcoming transitions of leaving the nest. We will discuss topics like: continued relationship with family, expectations, pressures of college, and how to succeed in your first year post high school. This Milestone will meet on Sunday, May 12th at 10:30 a.m. in the High School Loft.

MEXICO MISSION TRIP FULL GROUP MEETING Sunday, March 17, 10:30 a.m., The Loft This Spring, Wayzata Community Church will send mis-sionaries to Tecate, Mexico with the mission of building houses for Mexican families living in poverty. To prepare for the trip we ask that all participants and parents of participants attend a meeting on Sunday, March 17th at 10:30 a.m. in the High School Loft (3rd floor).



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HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EVENTS Spring Retreat R May 3-5, 2019 Fee: $140 Mark your calendars now for the Spring Retreat. It is the most fun you can pack into a weekend! These retreats are excellent for getting away from the daily pace of life and having a fun and meaningful time with your friends in High School Ministry. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.

Spring Retreat Celebration Ceremony May 4, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Camp Friendship All families and friends are invited to attend the Celebra-tion Ceremony on Saturday, May 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the DeGross Center at Camp Friendship, where each high school student will be recognized for their participation this year. The opportunity to take time to celebrate our faith community and allow each high school student to share their commitment to their own faith is profound. We also believe that the support and presence of family and friends is important and vital, as we communicate to each high school student how much we care about the steps they are taking in their faith. A map to camp and other important information is available on the High School Ministry homepage.

Senior Night Sunday, May 19, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Our opportunity to celebrate the Class of 2019 and show them how much we love them! The evening will include dinner, time to enjoy each other, and a fun program that will celebrate each of the seniors for the great people that they are. All 9th, 10th and 11th grade students are invited to attend the event and even serve at it, with leadership from the 11th grade, Disciples Class. Please join us on Sunday, May 19 in Mithun Hall.

Bridge Builders Service Opportunities Our Bridge Builders Ministry is a great way for students to fundraise and participate in meaningful service at the same time. Students can participate in service projects and leadership roles and earn mission dollars that can be used toward High School Ministry’s retreats, mission trip, Colorado Senior Trip, and Summer Camp. Look for the Sign-up Genius link for all the Service Opportunities available on the High School Ministry homepage.

WORK CREW AT SUMMER CAMP R Current 9th-12th grade students can apply to serve through our Work Crew Ministry. We hope that, in addition to attending a High School camp session, campers take the opportunity for an extended ser-vice-based faith experience. Each session consists of 8-12 students who devote two camp sessions to serving God, the camp, and the campers. By doing much of the behind-the-scenes work that enables camp to run so smoothly, the participants learn how to give of themselves without seeking credit or praise. The Work Crew experience is the next step after a session at camp, in pursuit of a deeper understanding of faith and faithful living through the example of Jesus. Contact: Gabe Flynn, [email protected]

• Session 1: Saturday, June 8 – Thursday, June 20 (For graduated seniors only) • Session 2: Friday, June 21 – Wednesday, July 3 (FULL) • Session 3: Friday, July 5 – Sunday, July 14 (FULL) • Session 4: Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 25


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MIDDLE SCHOOL Sundays 9:00 a.m., The Corner (1st floor) Join us starting in the Middle School Corner for games, video clips, discussions, crafts, food projects and more as we enjoy a light breakfast together! This year we are diving into a year-full of getting to know many of the people in the Bible! All 6th, 7th & 8th graders gather together for this more relaxed time to get to know one another! 10:45 a.m. Volunteer to help around WCC to be God’s hands and feet in the world.

Wednesdays After School Program 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. The Corner (1st floor) Join us in the middle school room Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15 p.m. for homework time, video games, free gym, snacks, and so much more. If you attend West Middle School you can walk over after school, and any other middle schooler can be dropped off at the West entrance of the campus.

GROW WEDNESDAY Family calendars can get nuts and the church shouldn’t add to the craziness! Wednesday is one night out of the week when families, students, seniors, singles — well, everyone — can gather in one place at one time. Let us help you shed some stress and grow spiritually at the same time. Let’s do away with stagnant spiritual lives. We want to grow and learn. On Wednesday evenings, we hope the entire family will participate in growing friendships and faith. WCC Grow Wednesday is just the place.

GROWTH BLOCKS There are three Growth blocks to participate in:BLOCK 1: 4:00-5:15 p.m.Adult Learning After School program for Middle SchoolEarly Childhood BLOCK 2: 5:15-6:30 p.m.Community MealBLOCK 3: 6:30-8:00 p.m.Adult Formation ChoirsHigh School Middle School ElementaryEarly Childhood

Community Meal Join us for a Community Meal, dinner without the dishes. Wednesday night dinner is a time to connect with old friends and build relationships with new ones. Families, singles, couples, children and adults. Everyone is invited. The cost is $5.00 per person, Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. in Mithun Hall, for a healthy meal at a great price. Join us for Grow Wednesday. It’s the best thing since Sunday morning.

Summer Camp 2019 At Wayzata Community Church we are INSPIRED by the love of God made known through Jesus. Each session of our Ssummer Camp is a microcosm of God’s people coming together to discover what the inclusive love of Jesus can mean in our lives, in our world, and in our personal relationships with God. Pick up a camp brochure in Founders Hall or view online. For more information and to register, visit www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/camp



Community Meal Join us for a Community Meal Wednesday nights from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. in Mithun Hall, a time to connect with old friends and build relationships with new ones. The cost is $5.00/person for a healthy meal at a great price! During this time we also have a place to work on homework or play in the Gym.

Wednesday Youth Group: CrossRoads 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The Corner (1st floor) Each Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. we invite students 6-8th grades to gather on the 1st floor for an experience we call CrossRoads. Our midweek program is focused on learn-ing to love ourselves, our neighbors, and God. It includes an evening full of music, games, message, and small groups. In our small groups we strive to experience true community as we learn to do life together. With amazing adult leaders, our small groups are designed as a place for students to explore God’s amazing love while learning more about who they are called to be.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EVENTS Middle School Retreat R Friday, April 12- Sunday, April 14 The Spring Retreat is finally here! This April brings the event you’ve been waiting for all year... THE MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT! You don’t want to miss out on this weekend. Join Christa, Brady & the Middle School Leaders for a super fun weekend with games, friends, small groups, free time & more! All activities, discussions and small groups are planned by WCCMS while we enjoy Camp Ihduhapi. On Friday, April 12, Retreat check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. at WCC’s West Entrance, by the Gym. On Sunday, April 14, we will return by noon.

The cost for the weekend is $130 and includes 2 nights stay at Camp Ihduhapi, 4 meals & plenty of snacks, transporta-tion by professional bus drivers, games, all activities, & so much fun! Scholarships are available. For more information about scholarships, please email WCC MS Director, Christa Workmon.

If you have been on a past retreat (or overnights!) with WCC, you know about all the fun things to expect during this weekend. Invite a friend and register online now! Registration will close on Thursday, April 11 at midnight.

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8TH GRADE SPECIAL EVENTS 8th Graders to High School Program Wednesday, April 24, 6:30-8:00 p.m., The Loft 8th graders, along with their leaders , are invited to go to “High School on Wednesday” to see what they get to be a part of next year and help them transition to High School Ministry! NEW THIS YEAR: Join us for dinner first with oth-er 8th grade families & your 8th Graders Leaders from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in Mithun Hall!

8th Graders & 8th Grade Leaders to High School Retreat R Saturday, May 4 (3 p.m.) - Sunday, May 5 (12 noon) This is a special rite of passage for our WCC 8th Graders. High School Ministry invites the 8th Graders to be part of the High School Spring Retreat. Come get to know other high schoolers, hear their faith projects, have some fun and learn a little more about High School Ministry. Also, our group of 8th graders and 8th grade leaders will enjoy a special dinner and will stay in our own cabins together. Cost is $50 and includes lodging, transpor-tation, meals and snacks and all activities. Scholarships available.

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WELCOME 5TH GRADERS! Wednesday, May 1 • 6:30 p.m. in the Corner 5th Grade Families, please join us on Wednes-day, May 1 to learn all about the excitement of the next 3 years for your child in Middle School Ministry at WCC. Please join us for our full expe-rience of Crossroads at 6:30 p.m. to see what we are all about and what to expect on Wednesday nights next year. Kids will have the opportunity to meet the rest of the Middle School Ministry family, including some of their Middle School Leaders for next year!

Then at 7:00 p.m., when the 6th, 7th & 8th graders go to Small Groups, please stay for an informational meeting to see what is offered for you and your 5th grader in Middle School Min-istry and we will answer any questions you may have. This meeting is open to anyone interested in being a part of or learning more about Middle School Ministry at WCC, including friends!

LUCKY LEPRECHAUN CROSSROADS R Wednesday, March 13 6:00-8:30 p.m. (offsite) Wear your favorite shade of green and join us for a night of offsite fun for St. Pat’s Day and (hopefully the start of spring) as a Middle School group! We’re put-ting on some socks and trampolining the night away, playing a little putt-putt to try to get a hole in one, and joining forces to laser tag the other team! New Friends are always welcome to join, too! Check-in begins at 5:45 p.m. Cost is $15 Early Bird (before March) or $20 (in March). Invite a new friend to attend for free us-ing the discount code NEWFRIEND. Scholarships are available. Please contact Christa Workmon, Director of Middle School Ministry at [email protected]. Registration will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 13.

SPRING BREAK CROSSROADS Wednesday, March 27 & Wednesday, April 3 6:30-8:00 p.m. If you are around for Spring Break, join us for a differ-ent kind of Crossroads with some surprises as we enjoy spring break! We will do an activity as a large group with 6th, 7th, & 8th graders along with some of our Middle School Leaders.



Celebrating our 8th Graders Wednesday, May 8 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate our 8th graders and bless them (and their parents!) at Crossroads, before they head to High School. Following, we will enjoy a reception just for the 8th Graders and their families and 8th grade leaders! During our time together, we will reflect on our experience together and celebrate this amazing class. We will also give parents and students a chance to meet our high school ministry staff and hear about all the amazing things in the family’s future in High School. NEW THIS YEAR! Join us for dinner first with other 8th grade families & your 8th Grade Leaders from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in Mithun Hall.

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ELEMENTARY Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. WCC’s Elementary Ministry is uniquely designed with kids in mind. Our Sunday morning program for children is called Graceland. Graceland weaves large group music, dancing, and games with small group discussions, cooking, and cre-ative activities together to reinforce one clear and simple bottom line lesson each week.

Our deepest desire is that kids will walk away and remember what matters most and carry it into their week and into your family. All of our volunteers are background checked and trained to provide a safe, fun quality learning experience for your child.

Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Our midweek program combines child development and theology to create a comprehensive strategy for every phase of a child’s life to influence their faith. Our fun and creative program weaves together music, dancing, games, message, small group discussions, video pre


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EARLY CHILDHOOD Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m., Early Childhood Center on the 1st floor Early Childhood Ministry serves WCC’s youngest children, ages birth to 5. We believe that no child is too young to worship and learn about God, who made them and loves them unconditionally, and Jesus, who wants be their friend forever. We spend time in our Sunday School classrooms learning through developmentally appropriate play and large group time with an emphasis on sharing, caring for each other, and having fun.

Wednesdays 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m., Early Childhood Center Get ready for lots of moving and grooving! During Block One, we will wonder and discover about God, the inclusive love of Jesus, and fuel our passions in develop-mentally appropriate ways. We’ll spend time in large group with our friends and leaders, singing and dancing in our own worship experience, laughing at skits, and taking some quiet moments for relevant Bible stories. Then, in small groups, we will explore the week’s Bible story in a concrete, hands-on experience with our leaders.

6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Early Childhood Center This class stands on its own while also deepening the learning experience from Block One, for children who attend both classes. During this time, children ages 2-5 will have the opportunity to move through various stations which allow them to play, imagine, create, think, and explore the week’s Bible story and key mantras in new ways. Childcare is also available for those under age 2.

MISSION IN MOTION Ash Wednesday, March 6 4:00-6:00 p.m. Great Hall (Gym) All are invited to our hands-on Mission and Service Fair— for all ages and stages! Preschool through 5th graders and their families will work on 10 different service projects together and learn about the non-profit organizations from representatives in our community. Kids receive a “passport” and stamps as they complete a project to keep track of the good work they are doing. Middle School and High School students are welcome as helpers! Bring your friends and join in on the fun!

sentations, and creative activities. The goals of our midweek program are to lead students to: • Develop a deeper faith • Build stronger relationships • Make wiser choices

ELEMENTARY SPRING EVENTS Kids Night Out R March 15, May 17 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Great Hall (Gym) All children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join their church family for games, crafts, dinner and a movie once a month at church! This is a great way to build relationships with others and to experience church in a different way. Registration is required at www.wayzata-communitychurch.org/springregistration.

ROAR! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Save the date for VBS— August 12-16, 2019! We hope your child will join us for our end of the summer adventure!

Kids ages 3 through 5th grade can sign up for this week of fun. More details and registration information will be coming soon… stayed tuned for Roar!, where life is wild, and God is good!



EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EVENTS KIDS NIGHT OUT R March 15, May 17 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Great Hall (Gym) All children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join their church family for games, crafts, dinner and a movie once a month at church! This is a great way to build relationships with others and to experience church in a different way. Registration is required— register at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/springregistration. EASTER EGG HUNT R Saturday, April 13 10:00-11:30 a.m., Great Hall (Gym) Fee: $5.00 per detective CALLING ALL DETECTIVES! We have lost all of our eggs and need your help to find them before Easter! If you’re up for the task, hippity hop on over to Wayzata Community Church on Saturday, April 13 to help us with our search and have some fun with your friends and family. Everyone is welcome to come play, with egg hunts for children up to age 8. Bring your own basket or decorate one here. The adventure begins in the Gym, off the West Entrance, at 10:00 a.m. with hunts being called throughout the morning based on when you arrive. We hope to see you there!

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WCC NURSERY SCHOOL WCCNS is a non-profit, non-denominational school offering toddler and preschool class-es for ages 16 months to 5 years old. We are licensed by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, NAEYC accredited, and a Parent Aware 4-Star rated program. WCCNS enrolls approximately 140 children in 9 classes, ages 16 months to five years. An optional Extended Care and Lunch Bunch program is available to WCCNS students ages three to five, any day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information or to sched-ule a private tour, please contact Sara Luedke, Director, at 952-473-8877, ext. 219.

WCCNS CARNIVAL: SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the WCCNS Carnival on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


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CHILDREN’S, YOUTH AND ADULT CHOIRS All are welcome to join a choir at any time!

Children’s ChoirsOur children’s choirs (Cherub, Joy, Hosanna and Allelulia) have been incorporated into our Wednesday Elementary and Early Childhood programs.

Chimer Handbell Choir (Grades 3-8) Wednesdays, 4:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m., Handbell Choir RoomWe work on a range of handbell music experiences, including ringing bells, using mallets, and processing while ringing, and we ring in various worship services, Tradition-al and Contemporary. The Chimer Choir is directed by Kraig Windschitl.

Joyful Noise Handbell Choir (High School & Adults) Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Handbell Choir RoomCome and shake a bell with the Joyful Noise Handbell Choir! We have openings for new choir members and short term ringers. Joyful Noise is directed by Kraig Windschitl.

Disciples Plus Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m.-6:15p.m., Contemporary Choir Room Disciples Plus is a dynamic group of teenagers who lead musically at WCC in many different ways, regardless of previous choir experience. Our mission is to teach youth to use their talents for Christ, instill a heart of worship, and have fun! This choir is often called upon to sing at events around the Community, as well as singing with Tapestry in Contemporary worship. Directed by Autumn Toussaint and Patrick Morgan.

Celebration Singers (Contemporary Choir)Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Contemporary Choir Room All are welcome to sing with the Celebration Singers! This non-auditioned adult choir leads Contemporary worship with Tapestry. The choir is a welcoming community which sings a wide variety of contemporary music from Gospel to contemporary Christian, and everything in-between. All ages & stages are welcome! Led by Autumn Toussaint, Director of Contemporary Music.

Chancel Choir (Traditional Choir) Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Sanctuary All are welcome to sing with the Chancel Choir, a welcoming community of adult singers of wide-ranging abilities, who lead at the 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service. We invite people who have the desire, interest, and time for learning, rehearsing, and singing everything from the simple and beautiful to challenging pieces of choral literature. We sing almost every Sunday, September through June, in our Traditions service. Led by Adam Reinwald, Director of Chancel Choir.


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ADULTS Introduction to Estate Planning and Planned Giving Thursday, March 7 4:30-5:30 p.m., Chapel Our Church. Your Legacy. Our Planned Giving Council invites WCC Members, of all ages, to a short edu-cational program about new oppor-tunities for estate planning that can help your family support our minis-tries into the future, and minimize tax consequences. The program will be from 4:30 -5:30 p.m. with light refresh-ments following. Come curious. Bring questions for our talented resource panel: Bruce Flessner, founding prin-cipal at fundraising consulting firm, Bentz Whaley Flessner, and David Williams, business owner and founder of F.D. Williams & Associates, Helping People and Businesses Through Tran-sitions. Please RSVP to Laura Janckila, (952) 473-8877, ext. 215 or [email protected].

Soup, Salad, Song Luncheon Wednesdays, March 20, April 17, May 15 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Mithun Hall Join Rev. Lindy Purdy and enjoy deli-cious homemade soups, salads, bread and dessert. Anyone 55+ is invited to share in this free lunch. A special activity will follow each lunch. Last minute diners are always welcome. Contact: Lindy Purdy, [email protected]

Third Thursday Readers March 21, April 18, May 16 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Piper Library If you like to read and discuss books, join this group of avid readers! Books are chosen by the group members, and include literary and historical fiction, as well as non-fiction. Attend every month, or when time and inter-est allow. Upcoming books: March 21: Unsheltered, by Barbara Kingsolver; April 18: The Library Book, by Susan

Orlean; May 16: Beneath the Same Heaven, by Anne Marie Ruff. Contact: Margaret Green, [email protected].

Bridge Thursdays: March 28, April 25, May 23 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Colonnade If you enjoy Bridge, we have a place for you! Our Bridge Group meets monthly for fellowship, fun, and bridge. All are welcome! Contact: Pol-ly Carver, [email protected]

WOMEN Yoga of Compassion Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, April 4 & 11 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., The Corner ($5/person at the door) Compassion or Kripalu Yoga seeks to connect mind, body and soul, that combination that makes each one of us a miracle—a unique child of God. This practice offers the full range of centering, warm-ups, strength and flexibility through breathwork and asana (poses), with plenty of time for savasana (integration.) Modifications available to accommodate injuries and your individual body. Bring your own mat and blanket; props and/or bolster if you have them. Deb Lumendal is a

certified 500 YRT instructor of Kripalu yoga. Yoga of compassion empowers people to realize their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of yoga.

Moms’ Podcast Group Mondays: March 18, April 15, May 20 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Care of You Room Join us to chat about a podcast each month and take a quick mama time out. Find out more about upcoming podcasts on the WCC website (found under “SoulSisters”) and Facebook/ Instagram @WCCMomsGroup. This group is perfect for new mamas all the way up to high school moms. We love that we have the opportunity to mama together! Contacts: Heather Comer, [email protected]. and Andrea Fazendin, [email protected]

Soul Sisters Walking Group Thursdays, 9:00–10:00 a.m. March: Plymouth Creek Field House Dome, 14800 34th Avenue, Plymouth April and May: Wayzata Community Church, Main Entrance (on Wayzata Blvd.) Portico Come and walk with us! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and get some exercise. New walkers are



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Soul Sisters Gratitude Spring Brunch R Saturday, May 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Colonnade $10 per person Winter is behind us and it is time for a Spring Celebration! Join other women from WCC and their friends to welcome spring by sharing a meal, reflecting on scripture together, and con-necting in community. Let’s intentionally welcome new begin-nings together!

MEN Basketball Saturdays: March 2, 23 & 30, April 6, May 4 & 18 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Great Hall (Gym) Contact: Brad Sleeper, [email protected]

GIRLS BSA 283 Girls Troop Wayzata Community Church and the leadership from Scouts BSA Troop 283 is forming a new all girls (ages 11-17) troop. Please contact Mike Lawrance at [email protected] or 612-251-8391 to find out more information and when our next meeting will be held.

INTERFAITH ENGAGEMENT MINISTRY The newly formed Interfaith Engagement Ministry has been blessed by the support of pastoral and lay leaders. We have already supported several well-attended events, and this Spring will host additional occasions for you to further grow your interfaith understanding. The ministry strives to identify and organize diverse, informative, and enjoyable opportunities for WCC members and the broader community to learn more about other faith traditions and participate in events with those of other religious beliefs. In so doing we hope that this strengthens each person’s own relationship with God. We hope you find something of interest, and invite your ideas for additional programming in the months ahead.

Roundtable: Turning Hate Into Love Sunday, March 3 1:00-3:00 p.m., Mithun Hall We live in an increasingly divisive and hate-filled country and world. Racism, religious fanaticism, intolerance of sexual orientation and many other deeply held prejudices have created an unprece-dented need to find a way for us to accept others who are different from ourselves, and learn how to live together. This roundtable will explore this topic from Christian, Jewish and Muslim perspectives. Presentations will be followed by small group discussions during which refresh-ments will be provided.

Interfaith Meet and Greet Sunday, April 14 10:00-10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Piper Library The Interfaith Engagement Ministry’s mission is to create opportunities for WCC members to grow their faith through prayer, learning, sharing, celebration and service with those of other faith traditions. Come learn more about the exciting and important work we are doing. We also want to hear your ideas and suggestions for how we can make our ministry more relevant (and fun!).

SPRING NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONS R Wednesday, April 10 6:30-8:00 p.m., Piper Library or Wednesday, April 24 6:30-8:00 p.m., Piper Library We invite you to our Spring New Member Orientations. Although these sessions are one of the ways you can join the church, at the heart is a time to connect with staff, clergy, and lay people and a chance to learn more about what matters most at WCC. Even if you elect not to join WCC right now, attending one of these Orientations will help you find a place here. New Members will be received in worship on Sunday, April 28. Questions? Please contact Mandi Lee, [email protected].


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PARABLES/SPECIAL NEEDSParables is a ministry that celebrates and empowers the community of people with special needs and their families. We offer ongoing programming for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their parents, as well as having an interactive, “special needs friendly” Worship Service each Sunday morning that embraces all people to come as they are— spe-cial needs or not. All are welcome!

PARABLES WORSHIP Parables Special Needs, Special Gifts 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Chapel An inclusive service of special needs, special gifts, this interactive, hands-on, “special-needs friendly” worship is held in the Chapel with Rev. Leslie Neugent and Kelly Pederson.

PARABLES SPECIAL EVENTS Respite and Friendship Group R Fridays: April 5, June 7, Great Hall (Gym) 5:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday: March 16, May 11 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Great Hall/Gym $20 fee. Registration required at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/springregistration Parables Respite/Friendship Group is offered once a month on alternating Friday nights and Saturday mornings. Four hours of child care are provided by Kelly Pederson and her team of amazing volunteers to give

PARABLES PREACHING SCHEDULE Spring 2019

March Sermon Series Topic: “Silent Killers” March 3: Rev. Leslie Neugent preaching March 10: Kelly Pederson preaching March 17: Kelly Pederson preaching March 24: Rev. Leslie Neugent preaching March 31: Rev. Leslie Neugent preaching

April Sermon Series Topic: “The Cost of Discipleship” April 7: Kelly Pederson April 14: Kelly Pederson April 28: Rev. Leslie Neugent

May Sermon Series Topic: “Resurrection Stories” May 5: Rev. Leslie Neugent preaching May 12: Upstream Arts Showcase May 19: Kelly Pederson preaching May 26: Kelly Pederson preaching


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much needed respite to parents and to offer a positive friendship group to the Parables community. Contact: Kelly Pederson, [email protected].

Parables Young Adult Bible Study 5:00-5:45 p.m., Room 301 March 13 & 20, April 10 & 17, May 8 & 15 Two Wednesday evenings each month Parables offers a Bible Study for Young Adults in the Parables Ministry.Come join us for discussion, activities, prayer and song as we delve into what the Bible tells us about living a life in the footsteps of Jesus. We meet the 2nd and 3rd Wednes-day of each month from 5:00-5:45 p.m. in Room 301, followed by a community meal in Mithun Hall. Contact: Kelly Pederson, [email protected].

Parables Parent Book Group Rev. Leslie Neugent will be leading a Men’s and a Women’s Book Group for Parables Parents and key leaders this spring on the Enneagram. We will be using three resources for these groups, Suzanne Stabile’s book, “The Road Back to You”, Dr. David Daniels book, “The Es-sential Enneagram.” Each participant will receive handouts from Richard Rohr’s work at “The Center for Action and Contemplation.” For more information, please contact Rev. Leslie Neugent, [email protected].

UPSTREAM ARTS WORKSHOPS R Upstream Arts will be joining Parables for an-other year of partnership thanks to a grant from WCC’s Mission and Outreach Board!

This Spring Upstream Arts will be offering five Art of Social Skills workshops at WCC for up to 20 Parables participants each, to be held after our worship service on Sundays. Each workshop will include music, dance, poetry, theatrical skills and painting, and will include one session of The Art of Voice and Choice, for families and their child to learn and participate side-by-side the practice of Informed Choice and Person Centered planning, through the arts and theatrical role playing.

We recommend signing up for all 5 of the workshops as they build on one another. But participants can sign up for individual sessions as well. Parents are invited to attend. There is no fee for these activities. Register at www.wayzatacom-munitychurch.org/springregistration.

WORKSHOPS Workshops will be held in the Community Room. • Sunday, March 31: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. • Sunday, April 7 : 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. • Sunday, April 14: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. • Sunday, April 28: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The Art of Voice & Choice session • Sunday, May 5: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

On Sunday, May 12, there will be a showcase performance during Parables worship.



ServeServe Our Church There are many opportunities to serve within our church! We need your gifts to help WCC continue to be a vibrant, welcoming community. Contact us to help you get involved in meaningful service! Greeters Contacts: Kathy Probelski, 952-215-5398 Danielle Jones, [email protected], ext. 250

Ushers Contacts: Jake Beard, 612-940-9764 Peggy Douglas, 612-328-4663

Sunday School Guides & Teachers Contacts: Jodie Nyberg (Elementary), [email protected], ext. 222 Hannah Cruzen (Early Childhood), [email protected], ext. 248

Front Desk Receptionists Contacts: Rita Beckman, 763-476-0248 Ashleigh Kreider, [email protected], ext. 211

Unique Family Ministry This group is big tent and open to anyone who has interest in developing and growing any of the min-istries below. This group meets the first Tuesday of the month in the WCC Piper Library at 7:00 p.m. • Blended Families • Divorce Care • Single Parents • Adoption/Foster Care • LGBTQ

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THE RUMMAGE SALE The Rummage Sale is the largest Mission and Outreach and volunteer program of Wayzata Community Church and for the past 97 years has been an integral part of our community. Hundreds of guests annually come for THE SALE and find necessary items at affordable prices. With 22 departments, you will find almost anything and all items are donated. A robust Gift in Kind program active-ly meets needs year-round and the proceeds of The Sale are fully donated to charities and programs selected by our Mission and Outreach Board.

Key 2019 Rummage Dates May 5: Rummage Rally Sunday June 8: Drop off begins; Department Heads June 17: Volunteers - 8 a.m. meeting, 9 a.m. sorting begins July 15: Last day for drop off; furniture pick up continues until completed July 23/24: Inside shopping for qualified volunteers, 10 a.m. to noon July 26/27/28: Tents set up in parking lots July 27/28/29: Move from containers to tents July 30: Outside shopping for qualified volunteers, 5:30-7 p.m. July 31: THE SALE (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) August 1: THE SALE (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) August 2/3: Clean up September 23: Rummage Celebration Event, Mithun Hall, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Serve Our CommunityFamilies Moving Forward March 10-17 and May 19-26 Wayzata Community Church will host several homeless families during the week of March 10 and during the week of May 19. The families that are a part of Families Moving Forward are housed in churches while Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative helps them find per-manent homes. FMF guests go to work, school or to a day center during the day and ride a bus to our church, arriving a little before 6:00 p.m. each night. We will be looking for 80 to 90 volunteers each week to help set up or take down sleeping rooms, make and serve dinners, prepare Saturday breakfast, play with the kids, spend the night as a host, or to do laundry or donate food. You can sign up to help by visiting a ta-ble in Founders Hall before and after Sunday services starting about three weeks before the host week. For more information, or to volunteer contact our FMF Coordinators: Peter Thompson, 952-542-9152, [email protected] or Cindy LaRue, 612-709-7322, [email protected].


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The Neighborhood Program (Adopt a Neighborhood) March 26, April 23, May 28 Kimberly Meadows, 6:00 p.m. (County Road 6 & 101, Plymouth) In partnership with Interfaith Out-reach, Wayzata Community Church provides monthly dinners and ac-tivities for the about 50 residents of Kimberly Meadows Townhomes (at County Roads 6 & 101). Volunteers are needed to help bring food, set up and serve dinner, and to help with the family activities after dinner. These are great volunteer opportunities for families and people of all ages. Con-tact: Vicki Thompson at [email protected] or 952-542-9152.

Thimble Bees Tuesdays, March 12 & 26, April 9 & 23, May 14 & 28 Handicrafters: April 2 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Mithun Hall We use our hands and hearts in the creation of gifts that support and encourage people in need. All are welcome to join our hands on minis-try. Enjoy fellowship and a variety of activities: sewing, knitting, crochet-ing, cutting fabric, stuffing pillows and toys, tying quilts. Contact: Kathy Smith, [email protected].

Meals on Wheels May 2019 Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious freshly made meals directly to clients’ homes. In addition to home delivered meals, clients receive a daily visit from a friendly volunteer. As a volunteer you can expect to visit and deliver 8 – 10 meals to seniors or people with dis-abilities in the Plymouth/Wayzata area. Wayzata Community Church provides the daily volunteers for the month of May. Volunteers meet at Plymouth Corporate Center complex near CR-6 and 494 at 10:15 a.m. to pick up meals and then drive and deliver meals to the homes of the clients. It is about a two hour commitment which you can

5 Area of Focus The Mission and Outreach Board has established 5 Areas of Focus with opportunities for volunteer involvement.

HOME Cranberry Ridge Families Moving Forward Neighborhood Program, Kimberly Meadows Interfaith Outreach Sleep Out

FOOD Loaves & Fishes Feeding the Hungry Sandwich Making Feed My Starving Children Food Drives

ESSENTIALS Rummage Sale Thimble Bees My Very Own Bed

EDUCATION Nicaragua E2 Tutoring Help at Kimberly Meadows Opportunity International

SPECIAL NEEDS Parables Music & Memory (seniors) Mental Health We Can Ride Minneapolis Crisis Nursery

do by yourself or with a friend. Please contact Bob Nash at 952-476-0434 or [email protected] if you are inter-ested in volunteering. Volunteer with Hammer Residences Hammer Residences help people with developmental disabilities live life to the fullest. WCC donated more than $53,000 to Hammer Residences through our 2018 Christmas offering and we are partnering with them to help service the residents of a Hammer House. You and a group of WCC members can serve a meal to 6-8 Hammer residents and spend time getting to know them by playing games or planning an activity for the residents. This is a great small group service opportunity and a great way to get to know others at WCC while building relationships with adults with developmental disabilities. Contact Mary Coleman, [email protected], for full details on how to serve.

Serve Our World Nicaragua Emprendedora Technical School, Granada Volunteer Opportunities Available The WCC Mission & Outreach Board’s Education Committee is actively part-nering with Opportunity International and Emprendedora school in Nicara-gua. Volunteers can participate in an “English as a Second Language (ESL)” mentoring program directly with Nicaraguan students at the school. Contact: Bill Jackson at [email protected].


MARCH3/1 Friday Soul Sisters Retreat, 6:00

3/2 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. Soul Sisters Retreat, 8:30 a.m. Old Timers Basketball, 8:30 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

3/3 Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Lent Art Exhibit Reception, 10:00 a.m. Interfaith Roundtable, 1:00 p.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)

3/4 Monday Parables Men’s Book Group, 6:30 p.m. (offsite)

3/6 Ash Wednesday Mission in Motion, 4:00 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service, 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m. 3/7 Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. Planned Giving Event, 4:30 p.m. Yoga, 5:30 p.m. 3/8 Friday SPCO Concert, 8:00 p.m.

3/9 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. Sacred Enneagram Workshop, 9:00 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

3/10 Sunday Families Moving Forward at WCC Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Confirmation Class, 10:30 a.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)

3/11 Monday Families Moving Forward at WCC Mahjong, 1:00 p.m.

3/12 Tuesday Families Moving Forward at WCC Thimble Bees, 9:00 a.m.

3/13 Wednesday Families Moving Forward at WCC Adult CORE Class, 10:00 a.m. Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Parables Young Adult Bible Study, 5:00 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Middle School Lucky Leprechauns Crossroads, 6:00 p.m. (offsite) Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

3/14 Thursday Families Moving Forward at WCC Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. Yoga, 5:30 p.m.

3/15 Friday Families Moving Forward at WCC Kids Night Out, 6:00 p.m.

3/16 Saturday Families Moving Forward at WCC Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. Parables Respite/Friendship Group, 9:00 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

3/17 Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Mexico Mission Trip Group Meeting, 10:30 a.m. Middle School Leader Gathering, 11:30 a.m. Mexico Mission Trip Leader Meeting, 11:45 a.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)

3/18 Monday Mom’s Podcast Group, 7:30 p.m.

3/20 Wednesday Adult CORE Class, 10:00 a.m. Soup, Salad and Song, 12 noon Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Parables Young Adult Bible Study, 5:00 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

3/21 Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. Third Thursday Readers, 1:00 p.m. Yoga, 5:30 p.m.

3/23 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. Old Timers Basketball, 8:30 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

3/24 Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Mexico Mission Trip Leader Meeting, 12 noon Sisters of Peace Event, 2:00 p.m. (offsite) Cantus Concert, 3:00 p.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)

3/25 Monday Parables Women’s Book Group, 6:30 p.m.

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3/26 Tuesday Thimble Bees, 9:00 a.m. The Neighborhood Program, 6 p.m.

3/27 Wednesday Adult CORE Class, 10:00 a.m. Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Easter Children’s Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 p.m. Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

3/28 Thursday High School Mexico Mission Trip departs Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. Bridge, 12 noon Yoga, 5:30 p.m.


3/31 Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Parables Upstream Arts, 11:00 a.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)

APRIL 4/2 Tuesday High School Mexico Mission Trip returns Thimble Bees Handicrafters, 9:00 a.m. 4/3 Wednesday Adult CORE Class, 10:00 a.m. Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

4/4 Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. Yoga, 5:30 p.m.

4/5 Friday Parables Respite Care, 5:00 p.m.


4/7 Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Parables Upstream Arts, 11:00 a.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite) 4/8 Monday Mahjong, 1:00 p.m. 4/9 Tuesday Thimble Bees, 9 a.m.

4/10 Wednesday Adult CORE Class, 10:00 a.m. Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Parables Young Adult Bible Study, 5:00 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Easter Children’s Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 p.m. Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. New Member Orientation, 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

4/11 Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. Yoga, 5:30 p.m.

4/12 Friday SPCO Concert, 8:00 p.m.

4/13 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, 10:00 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

Holy Week 4/14 Palm Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Interfaith Engagement Ministry Meet and Greet, 10:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Confirmation Class, 10:30 a.m. Parables Upstream Arts, 11:00 a.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)

4/15 Monday Mom’s Podcast Group, 7:30 p.m. 4/17 Wednesday Soup, Salad and Song Luncheon, 12 noon Parables Young Adult Bible Study, 5:00 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Holy Week Wednesday Service, 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

4/18 Maundy Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. Third Thursday Readers, 1:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 p.m.

4/19 Good Friday Good Friday Service, 6:00 p.m.

4/20 Holy Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

4/21 Easter Sunday Worship 6:30 a.m. Sunrise at Wayzata Beach 8:30 a.m. Traditional, Chapel 8:30 a.m. Contemporary, Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Contemporary, Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Traditional, Sanctuary 4/22 Monday Loaves and Fishes, 5:15 p.m. (offsite) Parables Men’s Book Group, 6:30 p.m. (offsite)

4/23 Tuesday Thimble Bees, 9:00 a.m. The Neighborhood Program, 6:00 p.m.

4/24 Wednesday Adult CORE Class, 10:00 a.m. Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. 8th Graders to HS Ministry, 6:30 p.m. New Member Orientation, 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

4/25 Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10:00 a.m. Bridge, 12 noon

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4/27 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. WCCNS Carnival, 10:00 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

4/28 Sunday New Member Sunday Annual Meeting, 10:00 a.m. Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Confirmation Milestone, 10:30 a.m. Parables Upstream Arts, 11:00 a.m. Wayzata Symphony Orchestra Concert, 3:00 p.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)


MAY 5/1 Wednesday Adult CORE Class, 10:00 a.m. Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Middle School Welcome 5th Graders, 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

5/2 Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10 a.m.

5/3 Friday High School Retreat, 5:30 p.m. check-in

5/4 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. Old Timers Basketball, 8:30 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m. 8th Graders to High School Retreat, 3:00 p.m. High School Retreat Celebration Ceremony, 6:00 p.m.

5/5 Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Parables Upstream Arts, 11:00 a.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)

5/8 Wednesday Adult CORE Class, 10:00 a.m. Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Parables Young Adult Bible Study, 5:00 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Middle School Celebrating 8th Graders, 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

5/9 Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10 a.m.

5/11 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. Old Timers Basketball, 8:30 a.m. Mother’s Day Choir Rehearsal, 9:00 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

5/12 Sunday Mother’s Day, Baptisms Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)


5/14 Tuesday Thimble Bees, 9:00 a.m.

5/15 Wednesday Block 1 Classes: 4:00-5:15 p.m. Soup, Salad and Song, 12 noon Parables Young Adult Bible Study, 5:00 p.m. Block 2: Community Meal, 5:15-6:30 p.m. Block 3 Classes: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Young Adults Inklings, 8:30 p.m.

5/16 Thursday Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Faith Bible Study, 10 a.m. Third Thursday Readers, 1:00 p.m.

5/17 Friday Kids Night Out, 6:00 p.m.

5/18 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. Old Timers Basketball, 8:30 a.m. Soul Sisters Spring Brunch, 9:30 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

5/19 Sunday Families Moving Forward at WCC Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions High School Senior Night, 6:00 p.m. Young Adult Community Group, 7:30 p.m. (offsite)

5/20 Monday Families Moving Forward at WCC Mom’s Podcast Group, 7:30 p.m.

5/23 Thursday Families Moving Forward at WCC Soul Sisters Walking Group, 9:00 a.m. Bridge, 12 noon

5/25 Saturday Saturday Seekers, 8:00 a.m. AA, 10:00 a.m.

5/26 Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. Chapel 9:00 a.m. Contemporary 10:30 a.m. Parables 10:45 a.m. Traditions

5/28 Tuesday Thimble Bees, 9:00 a.m. The Neighborhood Program, 6 p.m.

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Who to callAccounts Payable Tereasa Nies, ext. 230 Address Change Ashleigh Kreider, ext. 211

Adult Faith Formation Rustin Comer, ext. 212

Band of Brothers Jim Gessford, 612-232-1145 Rustin Comer, ext. 212

Baptism Arrangements Cami Farley, ext. 225

Boards and Committees Mark Bayley, 612-222-4919 Jane Nibbe , 612-207-3588

Building & Grounds John Estrem, ext. 213

Called to Care Lindy Purdy, ext. 202

Camp Ministries Chris Paulson, ext. 273

Chancel Flowers Cami Farley, ext. 225

Choirs Autumn Toussaint, ext. 235 Adam Reinwald (Chancel Choir), ext. 218

Church Council Mark Bayley, Moderator, 612-222-4919 Ann Shaw, Vice Moderator, 612-889-8917 Laura Janckila, ext. 215

Columbarium Cami Farley, ext. 225

Communications Marnie Baehr, ext. 238 Cami Farley, ext. 225

Community Groups Danielle Jones, ext. 250 Community Meal (serving) Carla Jacobson, 952-239-3405 John Estrem, ext. 213

Contributions/Pledges Ashleigh Kreider, ext. 211

Deacons Heather Page, 612-991-4074 Danielle Jones, ext. 250

Early Childhood Ministry Hannah Cruzen, ext. 227 Elementary Ministry Jodie Nyberg, ext. 222

Finance/Accounting Tereasa Nies, ext. 230 Laura Janckila, ext. 215

Funerals Lee Minors, ext. 216 Katie Kraus, ext. 228

Greeters Kathy Probelski, 952-215-5398 Danielle Jones, ext. 250 High School Ministry Gabe Flynn, ext. 274 Jordan Masters, ext. 251

Inspire Weekly Marnie Baehr, ext. 238

Membership and New Members Mandi Lee, ext. 231 Danielle Jones, ext. 250

Memorials Katie Kraus, ext. 228

Middle School Ministry Christa Workmon, ext. 233

Mission & Outreach Danielle Jones, ext. 250 Gary Johnson, 612-419-3266

Music Tapestry, Celebration Singers: Autumn Toussaint, ext. 235 Chancel Choir: Adam Reinwald, ext. 218 Handbell Choirs: Kraig Windschitl, ext. 239

Nursery School Sara Luedke, ext. 219 Chrissa Swart, ext. 221

Parables Leslie Neugent, ext. 280 Kelly Pederson, 612-756-2594

Pastoral Care Katie Kraus, ext. 228 Lindy Purdy, ext. 202 Emergency Pastoral Care 952-473-8877, Ext. 245

Prayer Chain Katie Kraus, ext. 228

Room Reservations Katie Kraus, ext. 228 Mandi Lee, ext. 231

Rummage Sale Bill Boulware, ext. 276

Soul Sisters Fellowship: Karin Dayton, 612-669-5702 Table Groups: Deb Lumendal, 605-940-1326 Moms Group: Heather Comer, 612-479-4662 Walking Group: Margaret Green, 815-440-3592

Sunday School Guides/Teachers Jodie Nyberg, ext. 222 Hannah Cruzen, ext. 227

Thimble Bees Kathy Smith, 612-964-3591

Unique Family Ministry Karen Jacques, 612-618-8450

Ushers Jake Beard, 612-940-9764 Peggy Douglas, 612-328-4663

Volunteering Mandi Lee, ext. 231 Danielle Jones, ext. 250

WC-Connect Katie Kraus, ext. 228

Website Marnie Baehr, ext. 238

Weddings Katie Kraus, ext. 228

Worship Bulletins Cami Farley, ext. 225

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WORSHIP Senior Ministry Team Rev. Dr. John F. Ross, Senior Minister ext. 231 [email protected] Mandi Lee, Executive Assistant to Senior Minister ext. 231 [email protected] Cami Farley, Bulletins ext. 225 [email protected]

PARABLES Leslie Neugent, Minister at Large, Parables 952-220-6612 [email protected] Kelly Pederson, Parables Assistant 612-756-2594

FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS Custodial call: Intercom, ext. 260 John Estrem, Director, Building & Grounds ext. 213 [email protected] BUSINESS TEAM Laura Janckila, Director of Operations ext. 215 [email protected] Tereasa Nies, Accountant ext. 230 [email protected] Katie Kraus, Pastoral Care and Church Information Manager ext. 228 [email protected] Ashleigh Kreider, Contributions Administrative Assistant ext. 211 [email protected] Mandi Lee, Administrative Assistant, Scheduling Coordinator, Membership Assistant ext. 231 [email protected]

Staff contactsFAITH FORMATION Rev. Rustin Comer, Minister of Faith Formation ext. 212 [email protected]

Jamar Smith, Faith Formation Team Project Manager ext. 224 [email protected] FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM High School Gabe Flynn, Director, High School Ministry ext. 274 [email protected] Jordan Masters, Assistant Director, High School Ministry ext. 251 [email protected] Middle School Christa Workmon, Director, Middle School Ministry ext. 233 [email protected] Elementary Jodie Nyberg, Director, Elementary Ministry ext. 222 [email protected] Early Childhood Hannah Cruzen, Early Childhood Integration Specialist ext. 227 [email protected] CAMP MINISTRY Chris Paulson, Interim Director, ext. 273 [email protected]

WCC NURSERY SCHOOL Sara Luedke, Director, WCCNS ext. 219 [email protected] Chrissa Swart, Assistant Director, WCCNS ext. 221 [email protected]


COMMUNICATIONS TEAM Marnie Baehr, Communications, Website, Design, Social Media ext. 238 [email protected] Cami Farley, Communications Editor ext. 225 [email protected]

MUSIC TEAM Autumn Toussaint, Director of Contemporary Worship, Tapestry, Celebration Singers, Disciples Plus ext. 235 [email protected] Adam Reinwald, Director of Traditional Music, Chancel Choir ext. 218 [email protected] Kraig Windschitl, Organist, Director of Handbell Choirs ext. 239 [email protected]

MISSION AND CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Rev. Danielle Jones, Minister of Mission and Congregational Life ext. 250 [email protected] Mandi Lee, Administrative Assistant, Membership ext. 231 [email protected]

Bill Boulware, Director, Rummage Sale Ministries ext. 276 [email protected]

PASTORAL CARE TEAM Rev. Lindy Purdy, Minister of Pastoral Care ext. 202 [email protected] Lee Minors, Funeral Coordinator ext. 216 [email protected] Katie Kraus, Weddings and Pastoral Care Coordinator ext. 228 [email protected] Cami Farley, Columbarium Coordinator and Baptisms ext. 225 [email protected]

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