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Gethsemane Episcopal Church began with a handful of people in 1856, seeking to establish a worshiping community in the soon to be burgeoning city of Minneapolis. For over 150 years, The Garden has been sowing seeds of worship, community and justice.

If you have further questions about the Garden, or would like to know more about the Church, its worship, mission and ministry and the community, please email our Vicar, Aron Kramer. The best way to get to know us is to join us for worship on a Sunday. All people, of every race, class, gender, sexual orientation, belief, and those seeking to learn more about their faith journeys, are welcome to experience and join this forming community.

Our services are Sundays at 8AM and 10AM.


"We are called to be contemplatives in the heart of the world - by seeking the face of God in everything, everyone, everywhere, all the time..."

- Mother Teresa of Calcutta



Join us for Jazz on the 4th Sunday of each month.


SHELF OF HOPE NEEDS

Personal care products
and supplies have been in high demand at Gethsemane's Shelf of Hope If you would like to help us through their purchase or donation of money, following is a list of needed items:

  • Baby wipes
  • Combs
  • Deodorant
  • Diapers, Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Ramen noodles
  • Razors, disposable
  • Soap, bath bars
  • Soap, powdered laundry
  • Soap, liquid dish
  • Socks, white athletic
  • Tampons
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrushes
  • Washcloths
  • ZiplocĀ® bags

The Shelf is also collecting empty plastic water bottles to fill with liquid soap. Please bring them in with their caps.

HAPPENINGS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHURCH NIGHT

Here is the new, monthly line-up of activities and times through the end of May 2012:


  • First Wednesday: 6:00 pm family supper; 6:30 pm Youth Group; 6:30 pm Children's Choir
  • Second Wednesday: 6:00 pm family supper; 6:30 pm Children's Choir
  • Third Wednesday: 6:00 pm family supper; 6:30 pm Youth Group; 6:30 pm Children's Choir
  • Fourth and Fifth Wednesdays: NO activities

NOTE: This schedule DOES NOT affect Wednesday evening Adult Education/Potluck, which continues as usual.

 

VOICES WANTED!

The Gethsemane Choir continues under its new director, Andrew Fredel. Singers of ANY level are warmly invited to join this choir. While prior experience is a plus, no audition is necessary. Rehearsal from 8:45-9:45 am every Sunday morning. Contact Andrew at 773.962.1037.


WHAT IS A THURIBLE?

A thurible (also know as a censer) is the rounded, swinging metal vessel that holds burning incense. The thurible si swung by a thurifer. Incense has a very special place in our tradition of worship. It engages our senses of smell and sight, symbolizing our prayers rising as rich, sweet fragrance to God. Andrew Fredel and Deacon Sandy Obarski would like to meet anyone who is interested in being trained to do this, as well as anyone who has been a thurifer in the past. To be part of future training sessions, please contact Andrew via email: afredel@yahoo.com or phone: 773.962.1037.

CONFIRMATION & INQUIRERS CLASSES

Learn about the Episcopal Church, prayer and mission. All are welcome, particularly those who are interested in being confirmed, received or having their faith and commitment reaffirmed.

MONDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY

Exodus: a six-week Bible study covering the following two themes: the Law (what would God have us do) and the Tabernacle (how/where do we approach God). The six weekly sessions began Monday, March 12 and are held in the Gathering Room, Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm. It is a collaborative study. For more information, contact Charlie Hample.
 

Check the calendar for more details on these and other events at Gethsemane.

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  WONDERING WHERE TO PARK?
 We are able to offer free parking on Sundays at the Goodyear lot next to the church on 9th Street and 5th Avenue.  Please place a bulletin on your dashboard.  The meters along 4th and 5th Avenues, and on 9th Street are free on weekends.  We no longer have a contract with the NRG ramp on 4th Avenue.  However - parking is free to the public on most Sundays when there is no event in town. When the Vikings are playing at home starting at Noon - you may also park in the lot next to the Drake Hotel (NOT directly behind the church).  Enter on 10th Street. 

 

 


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