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Crosstown Connection June 18 - July 1
Neighboring Action Items for Week Three
Perky Patty's hostess with the mostest! Or maybe she is missing everything?
Week three action item is to invite a neighbor to something. Share an ice cream, go for a walk, host a party...
If you have completed ANY action items we would love to hear from you. We are hoping to be able to share these stories at the completion of the series. This could be accomplished in whatever way you feel comfortable. You could write your story, record a selfie video, complete a video interview, share a faith story in person on Sunday morning or something else... we are open to working with you.
Prayer Gatherings

Sundays @ 9:15am
This is a time to specifically cover the service, volunteers, message, and guests in prayer. Everyone is welcome. The group's meeting place is fluid so look for the sign with the Prayer icon. Please feel free to step in and join in any way you feel comfortable.

Wednesdays @ 12:00pm on Zoom
We believe in the power of prayer! We gather to pray for each other, the congregation, the mission of the church, and local & global needs. Join us on Zoom as we seek God's face and pray for each other.
Congrats to Carter Olson and Maya Hartman!
Everyone is invited to celebrate at their graduation parties Saturday, June 18th.

Maya's party is 1-4:00 at 6724 Clinton Ave S. Richfield
Carter's party is 2-6:00 at 6706 Clinton Ave S. Richfield
Yes, they live next to each other and the party times overlap on purpose! Even easier to swing by on Saturday.
Congregational Meeting- June 26
After worship on Sunday, June 26th there will be a short Congregational meeting to affirm Aaron Berfeldt as Director of Worship Arts. Following 8+ months as our interim director and with the unanimous support of the Worship Search team, we thank the Lord Jesus for Aaron's willingness to serve. Read more about Aaron Berfeldt's bio here. Please direct questions to Mark Ogawa, Elder to Worship, or Dennis Olson, Worship Deacon.
Pastor John returns from Sabbatical B on June 27th.
June 27-29
Kids Camp Campers
Lidia Ponce, Moises Inestroza
VBS July 24-27
In July we are all moving to Jerusalem. We will go shopping in the marketplace, meet some interesting people, and study the Bible. VBS music has a special place in everyone’s hearts so we have published the album. Check out your Crosstown app to find all the new VBS songs!
Youth Ministry
Youth Minute To Win It & Dinner

Come enjoy games and food together Wednesday, June 29th. Friends are welcome, too!

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MUUUCE
Please speak with a leader in youth ministry if your middle schooler would like to attend MUUUCE, August 4-6. RSVP is due June 19th.
Shine Missions Trip
with Living Hope
Living Hope Community Church from Chatfield, MN crashed out at Crosstown for two nights this week while they completed service ministry around the Twin Cities. Students served at the Marie Sandvik Center, Breakthrough Ministries, Salvation Army and even completed deep cleaning and yard work here at Crosstown. We are grateful to have a building to offer groups like this in support of their ministry and discipleship.
Food Shelf Expanding & Needs More Support
We have some exciting news to share about the Food Shelf. Our partner church, Trinity Lutheran, is helping to expand to two distribution sites. Starting in June the plan is to have one site at Crosstown and one mobile site that will drive to the Bossen apartments. The dates and times will stay the same but this means that we will need more volunteers. So if you would like to help on the 2nd or 4th Wednesday of the month the link is always in your newsletter. Scroll down to find the bright blue button below.
Parents, this is also a great service opportunity to do with your kids while they are home from school.
NENA Annual Kickball Tournament- July 23
We are thinking about entering the neighborhood kickball tournament again. Last year we had a fun day.
We are trying to gauge if there is enough interest to form a team. More information from NENA about the event can be found here.
Information change
We are working on the new church directory. Did your address, phone number, or email change? Contact Kristi before July 1st.
☂️ Still Looking for a Table Umbrella
We have moved the church picnic table out for the summer. However, we are missing an umbrella. Anyone have a table umbrella they were planning to toss or donate? The church property is a windy location so it is a difficult climate for an umbrella, but Kristi and Polly would be blessed by the ability to work outside.
📧 No Newsletter Next Week
During the summer season the newsletter will only be published every two weeks. We will return to 9:15 worship and other weekly programming on September 25th.
📅 Save the Date...

  • Food Shelf June 22
  • Congregational Meeting June 26
  • Pastor John Returns June 27
  • Youth Minute to Win It June 29
  • Food Shelf July 13
  • VBS July 24-27
  • Food Shelf July 27
  • Church Retreat Sept 16-18
  • Fall Kick Off Sept 25, Return to 9:15 worship, Equip Hour, and Wednesday night programing.
Elder Team
Samantha Buchanan (Church Chair), Amy Ponce, Kathleen Lindahl, Mark Ogawa, Heather Polhemus, Bill Weller, Scott Hayes
🏢 Office Hours & Staff Updates
Tuesday-Friday 9:00-3:00

Pastor John on Sabbatical May 16 - June 26
COVID Policy
Masking in the building is now optional. Moving forward the Sanctuary will be divided into a masked side and optional mask side. Children's Ministry activities will continue mask requirement for all leaders and children.
5540 30th Ave South ~ Minneapolis, MN ~ 55417 ~ 612-724-3601
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