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Crosstown Connection June 19-25
It's MN Adult & Teen Challenge Sunday!
How did MnTC start?
Check out this video to learn more.
Unfortunately we aren't able to welcome the choir in person but we do get to welcome guests from MnTC to share their faith stories. The choir will join us by video.
Share in this day of celebration in person at 9:15 or join us online here.
Commissions Need YOU

Learn more about Crosstown's eight commissions. What do they do? Who is the deacon in charge? And raise your virtual hand to learn more. Willing hands are a must for ministry to happen. Try one on for size.

Read more
crosstowncovenant.org
Next Family Play Dates
June 18th at Bossen Park @ 10:00am
July 16th at Veterans Park @ 10:00am
July 19th at Wolk Park @ 6:00pm
All the date, time, and location details in the church app under the Children's calendar.
Middle School Hang Out- June 30
Meet us at Angie's backyard at 6:30pm for food and fun! We'll play gaga ball, giant Jenga, board games, etc. - something for everyone. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend too!
Don't forget your lawn chair and a mask.
🖊 Immerse Poets Survey 🖊
We would love to hear your thoughts about Immerse. How did you like the new "lunch menu" option? What surprised you in the readings?
January 2022 we are looking at digging into Immerse Kingdoms!
Adopt a Family Celebration!  
I want to thank all those who adopted families in September for the Adopt a Family ministry this year! What a year we have had! The main purpose of Adopt a Family was to cover each family in prayer this school year. Adopters were also invited, if it worked, to bless their family with encouragement. Thanks to all of you for your dedication in prayer. I can share that there was some tension being on the receiving end of this ministry. There were times when I felt I had nothing to give back, and I felt bad about receiving. There were other moments when I was able to share a prayer request with our Adopters, and I felt so encouraged that the couple prayed for my kids along with me on hard days. I have learned that receiving is really hard when it feels one-sided. I have also learned that that's ok. It is ok to be blessed by others in hard times. And it's ok to ask for prayer support. A HUGE THANK YOU to our congregation for praying for and encouraging our families this year as they faced the many challenges! We are a family, and we belong to one another in Christ Jesus! -Polly
This Saturday!
June 19th @ 9:00
This is a great opportunity to serve, as well as to invite a friend to serve alongside you.
Helping Seniors Day- June 19
We are partnering with Senior Community Services. SCS is a nonprofit that helps seniors in Hennepin County stay safely in their homes. SCS will pair us with senior neighbors in need of help with yard work or house projects. We are planning to meet at 9:00am in the church parking lot to pray, and then go to the homes assigned to us for the day.

Yard and house work not your thing? Come help make encouraging cards at church for local seniors who receive Meals on Wheels.
Something Big is on the Horizon
In 2002, Crosstown Covenant Church embarked on an ambitious project to transform the sanctuary to meet the evolving needs of the congregation. The plan included addition of projectors and screens, upgrade of organ case, replacement of the sound system, and lighting. Due to its breadth, the plan was implemented in phases. We are about to start the last phase of the plan. This LAST PHASE involves making the platform wheelchair-accessible, recarpeting the main floor, and replacing the pews with flexible seating. Look for more information on the progress of the Sanctuary Renovation Project in future issues of the Crosstown Connection. 
Current Members of the Sanctuary Renovation Committee are Dennis Olson (Committee Chair & Worship Deacon), Michelle Acosta, Mike Anderson (Church Chair), Aaron Berfeldt, Debby Berfeldt, John Jacobi (Pastor), Josh Smith (Worship Director), and Marcia Wilkins (Properties Deacon).
Nursery Is Now Open!- June 20
Crosstown's nursery is a safe and fun place for our children ages 3 and under to be loved while their parents participate in worship. All our volunteers will be masked at all times, and we welcome children to be brought into the nursery any time from 9:05-end of service.
We are still looking for volunteers to help in the nursery (6th grade and up).
Also, we have opportunities as Nursery Assistants, open to 4th & 5th graders. Find out more information about volunteering here. Talk with or email Polly
Staff Retreat- June 22
Given our tumultuous year and Crosstown's effort to think about adaptive leadership and discern where the Holy Spirit is leading us, it's time for a staff retreat. John, Polly, Angie, Josh and Kristi are heading up north for a solitude retreat on Tuesday, June 22. Please pray for this time and the Holy Spirit's leading.
The office will be closed for the day.
📅 Save the Date...

  • Family Play Date at Bossen Park June 18
  • Staff Retreat June 22
  • NENA Food Distribution June 23
  • Middle School Hang Out June 30
  • Paddle Boat Tour July 12 learn more here
  • NENA Food Distribution July 14
  • Family Play Date at Veterans Park July 16
  • Special Congregational Meeting July 18
  • VBS July 25-28
  • All Church Retreat Sept 17-19
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00

Office Closed June 22
Josh on vacation June 14-19
Kristi on vacation June 24-28
Next week's campers are Lucie Kennedy, Leif, Loki, and Nils Torkelson
5540 30th Ave South ~ Minneapolis, MN ~ 55417 ~ 612-724-3601
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