Posts with the category “newsletter”

WE CONTINUE OUR LENTEN JOURNEY TO THE CROSS,LOOKING FORWARD TO ITS CULMINATION IN EASTER 2023!!!READ THE NEWSLETTER TO BE INFORMED OF ALL THAT IS HAPPENING!......  Read More

We are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving and then move into Advent. There is a financial update as we move toward the end of the year. Check out the newsletter for all the details. This Sunday we wi...  Read More

Looking ahead to November, what is on the horizon?  We have an all church outing to Feed My Starving Children,  a Thanksgiving Vespers Service, Man Camp, and two new Grow Groups. Crosstown will also s...  Read More

Happy fall time! Make a plan to join us Nov 12th at FMSC. We have two time slots reserved for this all church event. Men, don't miss the early registration discount for Man Camp up at CPBC. And our se...  Read More

Our pancake dinner and bonfire outings are just around the corner. Grow Groups are begining. And October is Pastor Appreciation Month. ......  Read More

We have some pictures from retreat for your enjoyment. Grow Groups, our new adult ministry options, are coming together. And there will be two congregational meetings in October. More in your newslett...  Read More

This Sunday is going to be a great day. First, it's Unity Sunday and we will worship in partnership with Bethel Ethiopian and Verbo en Accion. Then we will move to Lake Nokomis in the evening for a ba...  Read More

Greetings Crosstown Congregation, We are excited to share with you our ministry plans for Fall Kick-Off. The Council has been discerning and working together for more than six months on how to align o...  Read More

Church Retreat is just around the corner. Join us Sept 16-18 at Covenant Pines Bible Camp for our annual retreat. Registration is due Sept 5th. After retreat we launch back into Kids Too! and Youth Gr...  Read More

We have lots to celebrate. This week Crosstown's building served close to 500 neighbors! And we are celebrating the completion of our Discipleship Confirmation class. AND Church Retreat registration i...  Read More

We had a great week at VBS Jerusalem Marketplace. We now turn our attention back to our Emotionally Healthy Church series. Check out the newsletter for upcoming events for both adults and youth along ...  Read More

Couple key items to note in the newsletter this week. The youth have a picnic at Minnehaha Falls, Crosstown is hosting a CPBC event, and the Celebration of Life Service for Ruth Nash will be July 30th...  Read More

Crosstown is officially without a vehicle which means saved money on maintenance and insurance. Earlier this year the bus was sold back to the dealer and this month the 15-passenger van was rehomed. C...  Read More

VBS season is here. Time to prepare decorations, recruit volunteers, prep crafts and more. Check out the newsletter for our funny recruiting video and sign-up to help. The newsletter also contains an ...  Read More

We have passed week three of our neighboring series. Have you intentional engaged with a neighbor? ...chatted over coffee, went on a walk, hosted a party, or helped with yard work. We would love to he...  Read More

This Sunday you will have a chance to pick one of our 14 Covenant Pines campers to sent a note of encouragement to this summer. We are also welcoming the MN Adult & Teen Challenge Choir to worship and...  Read More

Have you completed your neighbor card? Could you fill all eight boxes with the correct names?! June is full of all kinds of fun things: mini golf, flowers, food, CPBC campers, games and more. Check ou...  Read More

Last Sunday we welcomed four new members. You can meet them and read their bios in this week's newsletter. With Pastor John on sabbatical, Pastor Polly is kicking off a new series on neighboring. This...  Read More

This is Pastor John's final Sunday before Sabbatical. Check out the newsletter for more updates about our Elder Team, staff, and other items. ......  Read More

We are now into May and that means May Fun Fest is just around the corner! We will gather in the parking lot with neighbors enjoying Spring with cotton candy, bounce houses, and games. Everyone is wel...  Read More

We are heading into the last Wednesday of youth and kids programing! Join us May 4th for the celebrations. Then we will transition into summer schedule and a new worship time. Read all about that and ...  Read More

Believe it or not we are counting down to Crosstown Summer. Our final Wednesday Night is May 4th and on May 29th we will move to a new summer Sunday schedule. Join us Sunday for the Congregational Mee...  Read More

Good Friday and Easter services are this weekend! Direct links are in your newsletter if you would like to join us virtually. Remember, Easter worship is at 10:00! But you are welcome to come early fo...  Read More

This Sunday we transition into Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Empty Tomb Hunt, and Easter. We could use your help to deliver our Easter gifts this week. And don't forget our CORE class starts on...  Read More

The Lent Drive is coming along. Check out the graphic in the newsletter illustrating our progress toward supporting 40 local families. A new CORE class is starting Sunday, April 10th. This is a 4-week...  Read More

Did you RSVP for our Ukrainian Egg Decorating less yet? It's important to know you are coming so we have enough tools (Kistkas). We are excited to see your creations! Also youth, make sure to add the ...  Read More

Lent is here. We are kicking off our Lent Giving Drive. There is a Vespers service on Friday. And our weekly spiritual journey blog has begun. Parents, please make sure to note that we have a new clas...  Read More

This week we welcomed a record number of households to our food shelf! We are transitioning into Lent and you can learn more about our Lent Giving Drive to support the food shelf. Also, we are offerin...  Read More

We are in the last two weeks of Immerse Kingdoms! You can still jump in and finish strong with us. Second Kings is waiting for you. Once we complete Kingdoms we will transition to Lent. Join us March ...  Read More

This Sunday a third congregation starts worshipping in Crosstown's building: Crosstown Covenant Church, Verbo En Accion Covenant Church, and Bethel Ethiopian Church. We are excited about this disciple...  Read More

We are only one month away from the livestreamed women's conference, IF: Gathering. This is a great opportunity for the ladies to hear dynamic speakers, passionate worship, and enjoy sweet fellowship....  Read More

Interested in a trip to the BWCA? Join us in August! You many have questions after our Bethel Ethiopian friendship announcement. What will Sunday look like as we simultaneously worship on Sundays? Ans...  Read More

Our first food shelf in-a-box has been completed. Interested in helping with the next one? See the sign-up in the newsletter. There are also lots of fun activities this weekend. And don't forget about...  Read More

The food shelf is returning next week! Learn more and how to volunteer in the newsletter. Check out the great article in Covenant Companion about Brookdale Covenant and how four congregations started ...  Read More

This week we kick off Immerse Kingdoms! Hope you are planning to join us. Saturday we invite you to Ruth Stembridge's Celebration of Life service. You can join us in person or on the livestream. And d...  Read More

Our annual 24 hour prayer vigil is this weekend. Check out the newsletter for the prayer guide and there are still open slots in the wee hours of Saturday morning. Then this Sunday is consecration Sun...  Read More

Welcome to the new year. Check the newsletter for our annual prayer vigil and verse of the year. And eight weeks of Immerse Kingdoms is just around the corner. ......  Read More

Thanks to everyone who helped to pack 100 bags of food. Now comes the great task of distribution. The weather was a barrier for our Crosstown Christmas Celebration but it was still fun. Check out the ...  Read More

We are finishing the final preparations for Sunday worship back in the Sanctuary. Almost there! We are also working on preparations for our big Crosstown Christmas Celebration. We are looking for volu...  Read More

Christmas time is in full swing. Information about our services and tools can be found on the Advent page. We are also preparing for our Crosstown Christmas Celebration. Check out the newsletter for t...  Read More