Sunday February 8, Compassionate Space at Cedar Ridge after the service
We will hold Compassionate Space after church on February 8 in the barn at Cedar Ridge. We’ll talk about the current situation in Minnesota, focusing on the ways people assemble and how they are building networks of local support. All are welcome to come and reflect, learn, and pray together. We will discuss specific ways to respond both by connecting to local networks and advocating with national partners such as Bread for the World for those facing threats to basic needs.

Sunday Morning Book Study: Sundays at 8:45 a.m., in room 203
This group will meet most Sundays to study of The Christian Agnostic, by Leslie D. Weatherhead. This classic book (published in 1965), defines a Christian Agnostic as a Christian who struggles to believe certain Christian doctrines for which they see insufficient evidence. He argues that claiming agnosticism towards those beliefs is a valid approach. He looks at a number of beliefs, including biblical inspiration, the resurrection, the Holy Spirit, the atonement, hell, heaven, and the afterlife, and offers a perspective on why Christians who are committed to following Jesus sometimes have difficulty believing them. These topics are still relevant today. For questions, or to confirm a specific Sunday, please contact Dave Martinsen (davidmartinsen@yahoo.com). Everybody welcome!

Sunday, February 15, Elementary Kids Bake Sale before and after the service

Ash Wednesday Service: Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
We will gather together on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of the season of Lent with a traditional evening service including the imposition of ashes, and periods of reflection and silence.