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INSITES April 2020
TheGroveMN.church
Office@ Being
TheHope.org
651-738-0305 Ext. 111
PALM SUNDAY — April 5
9 am – Online Worship Join worship on Facebook Live and at our website thegrovemn.church
GOOD FRIDAY — April 10
7:30 pm – Online Passion Worship Join worship on Facebook Live and at our website thegrovemn.church
EASTER SUNDAY — April 12
9 am – Online Worship Join worship on Facebook Live and at our website thegrovemn.church
All in-person worship at The Grove is suspended until May 10 due to COVID-19.
We invite our congregation to join us on Facebook Live during Holy Week and on Sundays at 9 am for regular Worship. Share with friends! Also you may
watch these services at a later time.
Then and Now – April 2020
We last shared an update at the beginning of January. How things have changed! The Core Team is working
diligently to partner with the pastors, staff and other leaders to help navigate during these turbulent times. We
thought it would be helpful to provide a snapshot of our journey between January and the end of March. Here is
what we have been engaged in and what we are doing to support the goal of providing ministry while keeping
everyone safe and healthy.
MANAGING AND SUPPORTING CHANGING MINISTRY PRIORITIES
Then
• Administratively responded and supported changing priorities
• Conducted Town Hall meeting
Now
• Partner with pastors to evolve service options as the directions from the Governor and President change.
• Support major decisions:
- In person worship cancelled at both campuses.
- Staff working from home.
- Services for both campuses being provided through video and live stream.
- Online technical tools such as zoom being used to support small groups and video conferencing.
- Care ministry services being extended through the hands, effort and love of many volunteers in
the congregation.
THE PLANTING PROJECT
Then
• Navigated negative publicity and misinformation based on the Planting Project strategy with assistance of
the leadership team, staff and support from the Conference.
• Implemented plans for ongoing worship resources on the Cottage Grove campus through May.
Now
• Planting Project pastor continues to be supported by leaders in Cottage Grove.
• Ongoing outreach to individuals within the Cottage Grove community through Facebook, videos and
ongoing contact.
• Ongoing prayers and request for individuals to be involved in the four Planting Project teams –
Operations, Launch, Support and Prayers.
FINANCES
Then
• Began budget development based on year-end report from 2019.
• Began to adapt forecast with transition of some Cottage Grove participants from The Grove.
• Held strategic planning session to look at short- and long-term goals and priorities.
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Now
• Monitoring budget closely and making adjustments to align income and expenses in light of the impact
from the current coronavirus on the church and families.
• Developing plans for how to deal with the operating budget going forward.
• Reinforcing the importance of the generosity of individuals and families to the operations of the church
in order to be able to minister to others as we all navigate this crisis.
• Deciding to move forward with the Being the Hope campaign. We believe that the church needs to
continue to be a beacon of hope, especially at this time.
STAFF
Then
• Met with each staff member to review the past year, look at accomplishments and goals for the coming
year – a time for celebration.
Now
• With the closure of the church office and moving to on-line services, small groups online and cancelling
of any in-person group contact, Dan and Kelly to meet with each staff member to assess hours and
workload during the coronavirus outbreak.
• Supported decisions of Pre-School Board to mirror public school closure and move to on-line
curriculum in the short term.
GENERAL CONFERENCE
Then
• Hosted an evening with Superintendent Cynthia Williams to learn about the current denominational
strategy in preparation for the General Conference in May.
• Developed a communication plan based on The Grove philosophy and values in alignment with
the denomination.
Now
• General Conference placed on hold.
• Pastor Kelly and PRIDE Team partnering together to offer a 6-week online video study entitled:
Faithful and Inclusive.
Ongoing support of Building outcomes from the Campus Improvement Campaign
Then
• Approved taking down a diseased tree in the grove that could have been a hazard for the
pre-school children.
• Approved painting of the old chapel as the next phase of the painting project.
Now
• Because of safety concerns and lack of structural integrity, approved removal of the balcony in the
old chapel.
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Easter Flowers
GIVEN IN HONOR OF A LOVED ONE BY . . .
Children and staff of Woodbury Preschool at The Grove in honor of our amazing director Julie Johnson
Jackie Easton in honor of my family
Lynn & Dan Hoke in honor of Wilbur & Evelyn Evarts
Bob Horn in honor of Anne
Nelson Family – Christ Is Risen
Jim & Jean Roemer in honor of our parents
Kent & June Rogers in honor of all our grandparents
Brenda Rydeen in honor of our mom Jackie Easton
Wayne & Betty Schilling in honor of people struggling with change
Heidi Shaback in honor of Theresa Davern, Judy Davern & Sharon Shaback
Gail Soens in honor of CJ and Gavin Hawkins
GIVEN IN MEMORY OF A LOVED ONE BY . . .
Arthur Antonissen Family in memory of Pat Antonissen
Richard & Lynda Caughron in memory of Casey Christopher Caughron
Luci & Nikki Fetter in memory of Bill Fetter
Rita & Lorraine Guthmiller in memory of Mark Guthmiller
Connie and Steve Halfpenny in memory of Tom Halfpenny
Carol Hall in memory of Earl Hall
Dick Hansen in memory of Chris Hansen
Pat Haskins in memory of Chuck Haskins
Lynn & Dan Hoke in memory of Robert & Mary Hoke and George Trejeo
Sara, Dave, Natalie & Aaron Koehnen in memory of our grandpa and dad Doug Nicholas
Ardys Larson in memory of Willard Larson
Lefferts Family in memory of Phil & Shirley Lund and Ed & Jean Lefferts
Lilly Family in memory of our mothers
Miriam Lygre in memory of Donald & Margaret Beesing
Bob McGrew in memory of Betty McGrew
Carol & Gordie Meyer in memory of John & Maxine Meyer, Gary & Dolly Schulte and Glenn & Helen Hubal
Thomas, Kristine & Johnathan Nelson in memory of Dennis Kohlgraf
Gladys Nicholas in memory of Doug Nicholas and Ralph & Irene Tritle
Tracey Olson in memory of Rita Warling
Jan & John Potthoff in memory of our Great-Grandma Potthoff
Della Pribnow in memory of Richard Pribnow
Jan Rasmussen in memory of Merlin Jahnke
Molly Rydeen in memory of Carol Anderson Ries
Deb Sellheim in memory of Robert Ough and Greg Ough
Rana Severson in memory of Debra Sanford
Jane Sharer-Maier in memory of Jean Sharer
Dean Shepersky in memory of Dorie Shepersky
Helen C. Smith in memory of Thomas Lawton Smith
Gail Soens in memory of RJ and Harriet Soens
Jan and Howard Swanson, Karen Nippoldt & Bob Nippoldt in memory of Harold & Olivet Nippoldt
Jeanne & Wally Wadd in memory of our parents
Dawn Walker in memory of BJ Walker
Yourczek Family in memory of grandpa Jim Yourczek
In lieu of the COVID-19 situation, the ordering of flowers was
postponed. But we still want to honor and remember our
loved ones during Easter.
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Easter Flowers.….cont’t
SHARING THE JOY --- Gerbera Daisy for our Friends . . .
Florence Buggert in memory of Mildred Buggert
Char Coleman in memory of Bob Coleman
Luci and Nikki Fetter in memory of Bill Fetter
Ann Fischer
Brian Fisher
Haley Haberman in honor of Paul Haberman our Easter baby
Connie and Steve Halfpenny in memory of Tom Halfpenny
Pat Haskins in memory of Chuck Haskins
Gordon and Joan Jackson in honor of our children
Sara, Dave, Natalie & Aaron Koehnen in memory of our grandpa and dad Doug Nicholas
Lilly Family in memory of our mothers
Miriam Lygre in memory of Donald & Margaret Beesing
Carol & Gordie Meyer in memory of John & Maxine Meyer, Gary & Dolly Schulte and Glenn & Helen Hubal
Paula Miller in memory of Marge & Wayne Cattlett
Nelson Family in memory of Lucille Kernkamp
Thomas, Kristine & Johnathan Nelson in memory of Dennis Kohlgraf
Gladys Nicholas in memory of Doug Nicholas and Ralph & Irene Tritle
Tracey Olson in memory of Rita Warling
Molly Rydeen in memory of Carol Anderson Ries
Wayne & Betty Schilling -- In honor of people struggling with change
Rana Severson in memory of Debra Sanford
Heidi Shaback in honor of Theresa Davern, Judy Davern and Sharon Shaback
Jane Sharer-Maier in memory of Jean Sharer
Jan & Lee Slagter
Gail Soens in honor of CJ and Gavin Hawkins and in memory of RJ and Harriet Soens
Betsy Stites in honor of the Pastors and Staff of our church
Jan and Howard Swanson, Karen Nippoldt & Bob Nippoldt in memory of Harold & Olivet Nippoldt
Jeanne & Wally Wadd in memory of our parents
Dawn Walker in memory of BJ Walker
Rita Watson in memory of Daniel Hisdahl
Yourczek Family in memory of grandpa Jim Yourczek
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Even though the global General Conference will not
happen in Minneapolis in May, The Grove Pride
Team would like to provide a brief history as to the
topic of inclusiveness of LGBTQIA+ persons within
the United Methodist church. It all started in 1972…
April 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia, Russell
Kibler, a delegate to the United Methodist
General Conference from South Indiana,
stepped to the microphone with a question.
Before the body was this statement:
“Homosexuals no less than heterosexuals
are persons of sacred worth, who need the
ministry and guidance of the church in their
struggles for human fulfillment, as well as the
spiritual and emotional care of a fellowship
which enables reconciling relationships with
God, with others and with self. Further, we
insist that all persons are entitled to have
their human and civil rights ensured.”
Kibler wanted to know what was meant by
“homosexuals would have their human and
civil rights ensured.”
His question led to the first public debate on
homosexuality in the denomination and
ended with the addition to The Book of
Discipline: “The United Methodist Church
does not condone the practice of
homosexuality and considers this practice
incompatible with Christian
teaching.” (umnews.org GC2016 tackling 44-
year Stance on Homosexuality)
Since 1972, every global General Conference has
debated whether or not this statement should remain
in the Book of Discipline. Because of this statement,
the UMC has lived with a ban on same-gender
marriages and clergy are restricted from being in
open, same-gender relationships themselves.
In 2016, the debate at the global General
Conference was heated. The bishops asked that
discussion be halted before irreparable damage was
done among all United Methodists. The
Commission on the Way Forward was formed, and
created a recommendation which was presented at
the Special General Conference in February 2019.
During this conference, the Traditionalist Plan was
introduced and prevailed thus adding strength to
enforcement of the prohibitive language of the
Book Of Discipline. Two thirds of US delegates
voted against the Traditionalist Plan, but the plan
passed with support from many international and
conservative US delegates.
After the 2019 General Conference, churches,
regional Annual Conferences, and regional Central
Conferences committed to resist the new rules in
good conscience. Last summer, our own Minnesota
Annual Conference voted 85% to resist the rules
and aspire to become a fully inclusive conference.
As delegates head into the next global General
Conference, the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ persons
will again be a divisive topic. Nearly all delegates
recognize the denomination can no longer stay
together because we cannot resolve this issue. As
such, various plans to break the denomination apart
will be proposed. If the global General Conference
ends in a stalemate, regional Annual Conferences
will likely start to form new networks.
Inclusive and reconciling congregations seek
justice for people of all sexual orientations and
gender identities. As you watch the global
General Conference when it is rescheduled,
remember that our regional Annual Conference
aspires to be inclusive, and The Grove has already
affirmed our own Welcome statement (below).
As such, the restrictions on same-gender
marriage and LGBTQIA+ clergy will continue to
become irrelevant.
“The Complicated History of Becoming Inclusive”
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“The Complicated History of Becoming Inclusive”… cont’d
IMPORTANT: please read
Faithful and Inclusive will occur VIRTUALLY 6-week study on Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm
April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 and 28
Pastor Kelly will lead this study. During the video study and discussion group,
you will gain an understanding of how to be both obedient to God’s Word
and fully welcoming to LGBTQ+ people in the church. We will navigate biblical
interpretation, ethics and cultural impact as we listen to faith journeys of members of
the LGBTQ+ community and their families.
Please register on Time To Sign Up, and you will receive a link to join in the study.
Here is the link to register: www.ttsu.me/faithful. See you then!
What The Grove believes: “ The Grove honors the
sacred worth and dignity of persons of every age,
race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity,
physical and mental capacity, education, economic,
and marital status.” This means we are inclusive of
ALL people. Not those that agree with us, ALL.
The Pride Team’s mission statement: “The Grove
Church believes that every person is a beloved child
of God, wonderfully made in God’s image. The
Grove Pride Team advocates for full inclusion and
affirmation of LGBTQIA+ people in our church
and community by initiating conversations,
celebrating diversity, promoting education,
advocating justice and challenging
anti-LGBTQIA+ prejudice, bigotry and hate”. It is
our purpose to educate our congregation, and
promote full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ persons in
our church community.
The Grove Pride Team is cancelling
“Pride Alphabet Soup Symposium”
A Monthly Feature Highlighting Ministries We Support Through our Being the Hope Campaign
MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES The Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) is a statewide ecumenical agency representing the
diversity of Christianity that is committed to forming respectful communities in Minnesota.
MCC works on building the common good by establishing and nurturing interdependent
relationships within and among Christians, churches and religious leaders throughout the state.
The programs they offer are centered on the belief we can make a difference, that the actions of
good people matter, and that we can grow a movement that will yet build the common good in
the world. Being the Hope contributed $500 to MCC in 2019.
FRIDAY BRUNCH Studies have shown that socializing is very beneficial for people experiencing memory loss. The Grove is
fortunate to offer Friday Brunch, a ministry for people navigating the stages of memory loss. Friday Brunch is
held at the Grove on the 2nd Friday of the month. It is an opportunity for individuals with memory loss together
with volunteers to enjoy two hours together sharing coffee, a devotion, memories, music, exercise and fellowship.
On occasion, The Grove preschoolers join the morning activities. Contact the church office for more
information. Being the Hope contributed $100 to Friday Brunch in 2019.
WOODBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL In 2015, a teacher in our congregation brought to the attention of the
Compassion and Justice Team that there were children at three of our
local schools who could not afford to pay for lunches or field trips. After
hearing this, the Committee voted to designate Being the Hope funds
annually to aid students in covering lunch expenses (which would be held
in the school’s Angel fund) or field trip scholarships at these three local
schools. In 2019, Being the Hope funds supported Skoolie for Royal
Oaks Elementary and Armstrong Elementary. Last year funds were designated to support the Angel Fund at
Woodbury Elementary. Being the Hope contributed $300 to Woodbury Elementary in 2019.
SILENT FRIENDS Silent Friends is a ministry that allows our pastors to offer a “helping hand” to families in need. Last year it
provided hotel vouchers, gas cards, money towards medical care and grocery store gift cards. The many families
and individuals served come from the community as well as the The Grove. Silent Friends is also supported by
individual church members. Being the Hope contributed $4,000 to this ministry in 2019.
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[email protected], 651-738-0305, ext. 119 kids
Nicole Suyak Minister to Families with Children
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY If you have not joined The Grove Families with Children
Facebook page, take a moment to join. There you will find the
latest updates, events, videos and more.
Children’s Ministry Facebook Schedule
• Sunday - Creation Station Video
• Monday - Activity Video
• Tuesday - Preschool Gathering Video
• Wednesday - Science Video
The Children's Newsletter will be going out on Thursday during this time to make sure I can get you the most up to date information.
4TH GRADE MILESTONE – COMMUNION Milestone: Sunday, April 26 — HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Blessing: Sunday, May 3 — HAS BEEN POSTPONED
5TH GRADE MILESTONE – USING OUR GIFTS To Serve God Wednesday, April 22 — HAS BEEN POSTPONED
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To get these updates join The Grove's
Families with Children Facebook
Group at facebook.com/
TheGroveMN.church/
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[email protected] or 651-738-0305, ext. 121 student
Amy Fuller Minister to Families with Students
Student Ministry Online groups for Wednesdays
If you haven't already, send Amy a message with the email you want the Zoom invitation sent to. Parent
permission is needed.
Download the Zoom app to your phone, tablet or computer. Join the meeting via your invitation at your age
group listed below.
FROG Schedule - 6:30-7:15 pm
FROG large group with Amy and then breakout with adult small group into small video chats. The meeting will
end at 7:15 pm.
JOLT Schedule - 7:30-8:30 pm (DIFFERENT TIME)
JOLT large group with Amy and then breakout with adult small group into small video chats. The meeting will
end at 8:30 pm.
Find the urls to join the meetings in Student Ministry Update. As always, parents with students, read the Student
Ministry update each week
#CESKOOLIE NEIGHBORHOOD PARTIES
Mondays at Royal Oaks Elementary June 15 — July 6 & 20 — August 3
Mondays 5-6:30 pm
Thursdays at Armstrong Elementary June 18, July 9 and 23, August 6
Thursdays 5-6:30 pm
Come join our neighbors at the Skoolie Bus
Neighborhood Parties! Skoolie is a
repurposed, brightly painted school bus the
South Washington County Community
Education uses as a mobile classroom.
Skoolie is coming this summer to schools
adjacent to both our Woodbury and Cottage
Grove church campuses. The entire
neighborhood is invited to participate in yard
games, crafts, food and fellowship.
Do you want to be a helper at the events?
Many opportunities for set-up, food prep,
food service, games and take-down.
Signups at ttsu.me/skoolie2020
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HOMEMADE
FACE MASKS Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Allina Health
allinahealth.org/coronavirus have called on the
public to donate homemade face masks.
Volunteer sewers need to use a
CDC-compliant pattern allinahealth.org/-/
media/allina-health/files/mask-sewing-how-
to.pdf approved by Allina to create the
masks. Volunteers should make the masks
individually in their own homes instead of
getting a group together to sew. CDC-
compliant pattern with pictures (PDF)
12c6dcf1-a4f3-9a22-bcd8-
4c7e844d2e36.filesusr.com/
ugd/152b95_829d763ef01a4bcca8ca6ebf34c6
5b74.pdf.
Individual health facilities will sanitize the
masks for medical use. Masks can be safely
donated daily until April 5, 10am – 1pm at
most Allina Health hospitals.
NOTE: Hand-sewn masks are intended for
patients who do not have COVID-19 and/or
visitors. They may also be used to cover a N95
mask that a caregiver is using to extend time of
use. Note update to mask instructions: If
elastic is unavailable, you can use fabric sewn
together to make strings, or use bias tape to tie
behind the head.
VISITATION TEAM
Congregational Care Ministers (CCMs)
In-person meetings suspended
Congregational Care Ministers (CCMS)
are lay volunteers who are trained to
listen and provide emotional and spiritual
support to others. CCMs work alongside
our pastors in providing care by:
• Following up on prayer requests
• Meeting one-on-one with persons
needing a listening ear, offering
prayers and encouragement
• Offering support to grieving families
• Providing a presence on Sunday
mornings for connection and prayer
• Serving communion to members
who can no longer physically
attend worship
• Telephoning persons in need of
contact
• Visiting (hospital, homebound,
care facility)
If you feel called to care for others as a
CCM or if you or someone you care
about could benefit from a visit or call
from a CCM, please contact Carolyn
Winslow, Director of Caring Ministries,
651-738-0305, ext. 129 or at
HELPING HANDS TEAM
Through a carefully organized program,
our hands can extend the love of God by
offering short-term help to our church
family members in need of transportation
(to church or medical appointments, for
example), meals (following surgery or
during an immediate crisis), grocery
shopping or assistance in other tangible
ways. If you feel called to care for others
in very practical and helpful ways or if
you are in need of such assistance,
contact Liz at [email protected].
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[email protected], 651-738-0305, ext. 129 - Upstairs Office 205
Carolyn Winslow Director of Caring Ministries
CARE CORNER
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are able to provide support
(delivery of needed grocery or medical/prescription items, for
example) or if you are in need of such support contact Carolyn
Winslow (enter extension number 129 as soon as the voice
message begins). Voice mails will be accessed remotely.
Protecting your Mental Health during the
Coronavirus Outbreak (taken from articles written by
Dr. Doreen Marshall and Kelsey Borresen)
A large part of anxiety comes from a sense of what we think we
should be able to control, but can’t. During times of uncertainty,
our mental health can suffer. It’s important to note that we are
not helpless. We can always choose our response. If you are
struggling, here are some things you can do to take care of your
mental health in the face of uncertainty:
• Separate what is in your control from what is not. Do those
things you can. Wash your hands. Stay at home. Limit
your consumption of the news.
• Keep daily routine as consistent as possible.
• Get outside in nature. Get some sun. Get some exercise.
• Challenge yourself to stay in the present. If you find
yourself projecting into the future, gently bring yourself
back to the present moment – notice the sights, sounds,
tastes and other sensory experiences in your immediate
moment and name them. Be mindful of present blessings.
• Stay connected (phone calls, emails, texts) and reach out if
you need more support.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or
text TALK to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
• Pray! (see below)
Things to Create a Prayer Station at Home
• A Bible
• Battery-powered votive candles
• Pictures of people you are praying for
• Items from nature
• A globe
Involve your children in creating this. Use it daily as a place to
spend time with God in prayer.
Small Groups See Clippings to keep updated on open Small Groups.
For those small groups interested in continuing to meet digitally…
• Leaders are free to use their own Zoom account or even a different service they are familiar with and
have access to. Go for it!
• If you are a small group leader who wants access to the church account and support in setting it up, please
reach out to Tara Van Berkom at [email protected]. We are here to help!
• All small groups who are meeting should let Tara know (regardless of the video service you are using) so
we can track our small group numbers.
Grief & Loss Support Group via Zoom
We are all experiencing a variety of losses during this time - loss
of social contact, loss of loved ones, job loss, physical separation
from loved ones, to name just a few. Some of us may also be
experiencing anticipatory grief, which is a feeling we get about
what the future holds when we’re uncertain. It can feel like a
loss of safety.
We are offering a Grief & Loss Support Group via Zoom on Thursday mornings, beginning April 2,
at 10 am to provide people with a confidential and safe space to explore these feelings of loss and grief.
Facilitating this group will be retired chaplain, Al Kleinsasser, who is also one of our Congregational
Care Ministers. If you are interested in participating, please contact Carolyn Winslow at
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Guided Meditation via Zoom Saturdays, starting April 4, 10am
Offered by Jane Sharer Maier Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace
and balance that can benefit both your
emotional well-being and your overall health.
Interested?
Email Jane at [email protected]
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, April 3, 12-6 pm, Fellowship Hall
Donate blood and give the gift of life or
volunteer to be a hostess. To schedule an
appointment, call the Red Cross at 651-
291-4607. Walk-ins are welcome!
Volunteer to staff the sign up table or the
snack table shifts 12-3 pm or 3-6 pm.
Contact Jan Slagter at
[email protected] or at
651-739-7719.
CONNECT & GROW
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Sunday, June 7, 3:30-5 pm
Gathering Rm. - Childcare provided
Learn about our congregation, its
ministries, its values and the meaning of
membership. Find opportunities to grow
through study, service and fellowship. If
you plan to attend please contact
Pastor Dan at 651-738-0305, ext. 113 or at
RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE
April 25 — Cancelled
FAIR TRADE COFFEE
In-person sales suspended (3rd Sunday)
When purchasing and using fair trade
products, you are supporting
UMCOR’s Sustainable Agriculture and
Development Program.
In the Know - - - News You Need about Your Church!
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE GROVE DURING COVID-19
WOODBURY OFFICE AVAILABLE BY PHONE
The office will be answering calls from 9 am to 1 pm.
The building will be closed until April 10.
CALL, EMAIL, TEXT OR SEND CARDS AND NOTES
Keep in touch with family and friends who are more isolated
during this time. Email Carolyn Winslow at
[email protected] if you would like the address of
someone to send to in our Grove Family. This is a wonderful
activity for children too!
FOOD PACK PROGRAM... The Grove's Meal Ministry
team is actively working with SoWashCo Cares and providing
food packs. In order to reduce contact between individuals,
our Meal Ministry Team is handling all packing at this point.
FACEBOOK DAILY PROMPTS
DAILY PROMPTS is a way for us to be in community with
one another even though we are apart. Each day a participant
of The Grove will provide a short reflection. It could be in the
form of a poem, a few words or a prayer. And they will pose a
question at the end for reflection for people to answer in the
comments. If you want to a submit a DAILY PROMPT for
The Grove, sign up by going to ttsu.me/dailyprompt.
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Cottage Grove Campus
8600 90th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Campus Phone: 651-769-1303
Main Office Phone: 651-738-0305
Woodbury Campus
7465 Steepleview Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
Main Office Phone: 651-738-0305
Email: [email protected]
Sunday Worship Schedule
9 am Online Worship
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Daniel Wetterstrom, Lead Pastor — [email protected]
Rev. Kelly Lamon, Associate Pastor — [email protected]
Nicole Suyak, Minister to Families w/Children — [email protected]
Amy Fuller, Minister to Families w/Students — [email protected]
Carolyn Winslow, Director of Caring Ministries — [email protected]
Kelly Reese, Family Ministry Program Assistant —
Robin Muscoplat, Media Specialist, [email protected]
Roberta Wiig, Business Administrator — [email protected]
Maria Rella, Office Manager & Building Scheduler —
Jim Tousignant, Facilities Manager — [email protected]
MUSIC MINISTRY
Rick Murphy, Contemporary Music — [email protected]
Lou Ann Henderson, Woodbury Chancel Choir Director,
Jan Rasmussen, Steeple Bells — [email protected]
Grant Buse & Garrett Strain, Audio Technician
Lea Anna McGowan, Cottage Grove Choral Music — [email protected]
Jean Hendrickson, Cottage Grove Pianist — [email protected]
WOODBURY PRESCHOOL AT THE GROVE Julie Johnson, Woodbury Preschool at The Grove —
Office hours at the Woodbury
campus are Mon-Fri (9 am-1 pm).
The phone will be answered
during those hours. When the
phone is not answered, leave a
private message for any members
of the staff. Directions are given
on the phone system.
Church Leadership
The responsibility for the
day-to-day administrative tasks
of the church has been
invested in the Core Team.
The team functions as the
primary lay-clergy partnership to
provide guidance and direction
to ministries.
Betsy Stites – Chair
Jill Easton – Secretary
Roberta Wiig – Business Adm.
Jennifer Edney
Linda Kleinsasser
Rev. Kelly Lamon
Charlie Maier
Rick Osborn
Rev. Daniel Wetterstrom
