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Ash Wednesday will kick off our congregational Soup suppers starting Feb. 18th.  Various ministry groups will commit to set up and clean up each week. There will be a sign-up sheet to bring soup (4 regular meat and 1 vegetarian option) and 2 bread offerings. We start food service at 5:30 and serve until 6:30. We will offer two book selections to read for Lent.

We have two excellent book discussions during Lent this year. On Wednesdays Ken Beck will lead Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times at 6:00 following soup suppers. This group will begin February 25th. Author Rev. Otis Moss is the pastor at Trinity UCC in Chicago, our largest UCC church. Chapters include: Link Love & Justice, Consecrate Your Chaos, Redirect Your Rage, Practise Prophetic Grief, and more. A very relevant book! Kathy Jo will

BELOW IS A MESSAGE FROM PRISM: As many of you know, our community is facing significant challenges. Recent immigration enforcement actions have created widespread fear and instability. PRISM continues to adjust our services to meet the evolving needs of our neighbors. Here’s what we’re hearing from participants: Families from vulnerable communities using PRISM’s services are deeply afraid to be in public spaces. Parents are choosing between safety and sending their children t

4200 Lake Road Robbinsdale, MN 55422 763-537-6965 The February Living Waters Robbinsdale Parkway United Church of Christ Newsletter  United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, We welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all Creation. Feb. 3 Bible Study 10am Feb. 8 After service forum “My Body Makes Cannabis?” Jacqueline Higgins Feb. 9 Finance 6PM Feb. 10 Bible Study 10am Feb. 15 After service forum “Explore Your Spirituality Type” NormaRae Hunt Feb. 17 Bible Study 10am

I wanted to share a GoFundMe campaign that is helping families in the Lucy Laney School community who are facing tough times due to ICE raids. Many families are struggling to cover basic needs like rent and groceries, and your support can make a real difference. Please consider donating or sharing this link to help our neighbors during this challenging period. Thank you! https://gofund.me/30d5a903e

For all of February we will be having events following service. On the 1st of February there will be our Annual Chili Cook Off. Followed by a guest speaker on the 8th, 15th, and the 22nd. We look forward to seeing you then!

Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee  is continuing its food card fundraiser to help get groceries and necessities to families forced into hiding, parents kept away from work and kids from school. You can donate here Other places collecting food:   Moona Moono, 3048 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-210-7042;  Smitten Kitten, 3010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-721-6088 Twin Cities Leather, 710 W Lake St, Minneapolis. Pow Wow Grounds, 1414 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis,

The Out to Lunch Bunch  will meet on Tuesday, January 20 at noon at Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant, 5621 Duluth St., Golden Valley. This is a great opportunity to get to know others in a fun atmosphere while enjoying a good meal! Join us!

Robbinsdale Parkway United Church of Christ is hosting a 2026 caucus night training session presented by members of ISAIAH/Faith in Minnesota.   The training will be held in the RPUCC Heritage Hall from 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026.   Anyone planning on attending their precinct caucuses on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 is invited to attend.   This includes RPUCC members and non-members.  Invite others!   The is no cost to attend.  Snacks and refreshments wi

Please come to help take down the Christmas decorations on Saturday, January 10 at 2:30 pm. Taking the decorations down and putting them away takes less time, than does putting them out. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Friday, January 16, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Spaghetti, garlic bread and salad (vegetarian and gluten-free options available) Adults - $10; Children (4-12 yrs) - $5; Children (3 and under) - free. Amazing brownies are an additional $3. All are welcome! Bring your neighbors and friends!

United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, We welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all Creation. Jan. 4  Epiphany Sunday with Communion and Choir 9:15   Inquirer’s Gathering 10:45 Jan. 6  Bible Study 10:00 Jan. 7  Bell Choir 6:00   Choir 7:00 Jan. 11  Baptism of Jesus Sunday with Bell Choir 9:15 Jan. 12  Worship Team 10:00  Finance Committee 6:00  Hospitality 7:00         Jan. 13  Bible Study 10:00  Board of Property 6:00 Jan. 14  Pilgrim Guild  12:00 Noon   Bell Ch

Five members of our congregation attended the Sat. Dec. 13th Isaiah gathering at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  The photo captures a scene with 5,000 attendees.  It was an inspiring and empowering event.  Isaiah is a multi-racial, multi-faith, statewide organization with a plan to move  Affordability, Dignity and Community  as a campaign vision for our nation.  Isaiah is providing tools and organization to help us move this vision into the political process for the 2026

We are looking forward to our special Advent and Christmas Eve. services. While our 4:30 service has continued to grow, fewer people are finding it convenient to come out at 10:00 pm. on Christmas Eve. This year, the choir, staff, and Council made the difficult decision to retire the 10:00 service, and to focus our energy on the 4:30. Last year, 55 people attended at 10:00 service, and of those, 26 were either service leaders or members of the choir. Genesis Church also celeb

The December Living Waters Robbinsdale Parkway United Church of Christ Newsletter United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, We welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all Creation. Dec. 1 Shared Ministry Planning 2:30pm Roseville Community Band Concert 7:00pm Dec. 2 Bible Study 10:00am Dec. 3 Bell Choir 6:00pm, Choir 7:00pm Dec. 7 2nd Sunday of Advent Communion Sunday Bell Choir & Choir Dec. 8 Finance Committee 6:00pm Hospitality 7:00pm Dec. 9 Bible S

On the longest of nights, you’re invited to be in sacred space with those you know and other seekers. Special readings, quiet meditation, carols and candlelight, move us to embrace our fears and longings, and our loss and hope, as we await the Light. If you are planning to travel during Christmas, you may want to attend this service.

The children in our congregation will present their annual Christmas Program as part of the worship service. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite family, friends, and neighbors.

The Roseville Community Band will perform a festive concert of holiday music, including “A Calypso Christmas” and “Sleigh Ride.”

Sundays at 10:45 a.m., November 23 - December 21 Join others in exploring this compelling Advent read, The First Advent in Palestine: Reversals, Resistance, and the Ongoing Complexities of Hope , by Kelly Nikondeha. “This thought-provoking examination invites us into a season of discovery, one that is realistic and honest, and still wonders at the goodness of God’s grace.” We will cover 2 chapters each week. Please read the first 2 chapters before the November 23 gathering. P