APR 26-MAY 20
2008 Christian Art Festival. Cross View Lutheran Church, 6645 McCauley Trail, Edina, free • crossview.net, (952) 941-1094
MAY 1 • THURSDAY
National Day of Prayer - For information about other events in Minnesota, visit www.ndptf.org
West Metro National Day of Prayer Breakfast. 6-8am, Medina Entertainment Center Ballroom, $16-$20. • RSVP (763) 473-3730
“Interviewing for Success” Crossroads Career Network with guest speaker June Thielen. 7:30-9:30am, Grace Church, Room M209, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, free • atgrace.com, (952) 926-1884 – NOTE date change
57th Annual National Day of Prayer Minnesota Capital Event with worship by Heart of the City. Sponsored by Midwest Chaplains. 11:30am-1:30pm, Capitol Front Lawn, St. Paul • (612) 790-2000
National Day of Prayer Rally. 12-1pm, Lakeville City Hall • (952) 469-2914
National Day of Prayer Gathering with Nowthen Alliance Church. 12-1pm, Nowthen City Hall • (763) 441-1600
Farmington National Day of Prayer. 7pm, Rambling River Park, Hwy. 50, Farmington • (612) 839-7387
Pentecostal National Day of Prayer. 7:30pm, St. Paul Apostolic Tabernacle, 207 Lexington Pkwy. N, St. Paul • stpaulapostalic.com, (651) 64-GOD4U
Tom Jackson Artist Seminar. 7pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, prices vary • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 1-3 • THU-SAT
“Behold the Blessing” Healing Center International Regional Conference with special guests: Doug Stanton, Rick Herren, Bob Burmeister, Dr. Beth Ley, and Rev. Elaine Bonn. Redeeming Love Church, 2425 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, costs vary • healingcenterintl.org
MAY 1-4 • THU-SUN
“Love Comes Softly” Musical, based on Janette Oke novel. Thu., Fri., Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30 & 7pm, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Dr., Woodbury, $5-$10 • (651) 528-6110
MAY 2 • FRIDAY
Miracle & Healing Services by Pamela New Healing Ministries. 7pm, Christ’s Family Church, 9675 W. 76th St., Ste 100, Eden Prairie • pnmin.com, (952) 938-4176
Jazz in the Great Hall concert. 7:30pm, Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, St. Paul, $5-$12 • (651) 638-6333
Twin Cities Single Lutheran Adults Annual May Musicale with Stephen Gabrielson. 8pm, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 5645 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, $7 • (612) 824-1882
MAY 2-3 • FRI-SAT
“Behold the Blessing” Annual Healing Conference of Healing Center International with speakers including Rick Heeren, Pastor Bob Burmeister, Doug Stanton, Beth Ley and Pastor Elaine Bonn. Redeeming Love Church, 2425 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, free • healingcenterintl.org, (651) 777-5200
Annual Garage/Bake Sale sponsored by Wise Penny Thrift Shoppe. Proceeds used for tuition assistence for students in need. Fri. 4-8pm, Satu. 8am-4pm, West Lutheran High School, 3350 Harbor Lane N, Plymouth, $2 Friday • (763) 509-9378
Love & Respect Marriage Conference, a video conference. Fri. 6:45-10pm, Sat. 9am-2pm, New Life Church, 2061 100th Ave., Princeton, $25-$45 • (763) 631-4858
“A Royal Princess” Aglow’s Spring Retreat for women. Fri. 7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Crossroads Ev. Covenant Church, 17445 Notre Dame St., Forest Lake, $20-$49 • (651) 454-7023
Music Tournament Finals. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $10-$15 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 2-4 • FRI-SUN
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Mpls/St. Paul • (952) 882-2072
“Good News!” Musical. Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 5:30pm, St. Agnes High School Gymnasium, 530 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, $3-$8 • (651) 228-1988
MAY 3 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
Blessing of the Bikes and Wisconsin Cheese Factories Road Rally, includes games, food, music, 3 motorcycle rides. Fundraiser for MN Veterans Home, Relay for Life, Family Pathways, and Helping Hands hosted by Forest Lake Lions. 8:30am-2:30pm, Lakeside Memorial Park, $20-$30 • forestlakelions.org, (651) 433-3364
Fish Lake 5K Run/Walk and Minnows Fun Rund with special guest Against All Odds Christian Band, fundraiser for Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center, Savage. 9am, Fish Lake Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20200 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake, $20 • imanuel-fishlake.org, (952) 447-5683
The National Lutheran Choir in concert. 7pm, Wayata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd., $15-$20 • nlca.com, (612) 722-2301
“Real People … Real Destiny … Real God!” Student led ministry night, sponsored by World Revival School of Ministry. 7pm, New Life Community Church, 1699 Hwy 210, Carlton • worldrevivalschool.com, (218) 384-3571
MAY 4 • SUNDAY
Bethlehem Music Series presents Bethlehem Senior Choir & Orchestra in concert, 4pm. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S, Mpls. Free • (612) 312-3411
“Taste of the Nations” Missions Fest 2008, with international foods, world bazaar and over 20 missionaries to speak. 5:30pm Berean Baptist Church, 309 E. Co. Rd. 42, Burnsville • (952) 432-7168
Understanding Chemical Dependency & Recovery: Special Challenges Seminar with special guest Craig Ott. Sponsored by New Heights Community Church. 6-8pm, Community Room #1, Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, free • newheights21.org, (651) 450-0811
Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra. 7:30pm, Wayata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd., free • (952) 473-8877
MAY 5-6 • MON-TUE
Conference for Pastors, Elders, and Small Group Leaders with special guest Paul David Tripp. Redeemer Bible Church, 16205 Hwy 7, Minnetonka, $95 • redeemerbiblechurch.com/pastorsconference, (952) 935-2425
MAY 6 • TUESDAY
Jazz Band Concert. 7:30pm, Maranatha Hall, Northwestern College, 3003 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul • (651) 631-5100
MAY 8 • THURSDAY
Relevance Conference 2008 with speakers Bob Merritt, Amy Anderson, Jason Anderson, Matt Anderson, Tahni Cullen, Jennifer Fuller, Tyler Gregory, Greg Grimstad, Mike Hadley, Dale Peterson, Lisa Sherman, and John Sather. 8:30am-4:30pm, Eagle Brook Church, 7775 20th Ave. N, Lino Lakes, $90 • eaglebrookchurch.com, (651) 429-9227
“The 3-legged stool: Missionaries relating to churches and agencies” with speaker Tim Hatt. Sponsored by Twin Cities Association of Mission Professionals. 12:30-2pm, Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132 Portland Ave., Richfield • hope-pc.org, (612) 866-4055
Home, Heart & Soul Banquet with music by The Golden Strings. Fundraiser for Chaplaincy Program of Twin City Christian Homes. 5pm, Scandia Shores, 418 W. Hwy 96, Shoreview, $25 • tcchomes.org, (612) 243-4588
3 Degrees Open House. 7-10pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
A Night to Know the Truth: a seminar about teenag drug and alcohol use for parents, teachers, youth workers and other concerned adults. Presented by Minnesota Teen Challenge and Know the Truth. 7pm, Hosanna!, 9600 163rd St. W, Lakeville, free • knowthetruth.mntc.org, (952) 898-9120
Symphonic Band Australian Tour Bon Voyage Concert. 7:30pm, Maranatha Hall, Northwestern College, 3003 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul • (651) 631-5100
MAY 8-10 • THU-SAT
Upper Midwest College of Prayer with speaker Alvin Vander Griend. Camp Forest Springs, Rib Lake, WI • collegeofprayer@wwt.net
MAY 9 • FRIDAY
Classics in the Great Hall concert. 7:30pm, Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, St. Paul, $8-$15 • (651) 638-6333
“A Mother’s Day Concert” featuring spoken word poets Tish Jones, Desdamona, Rodney Dixon, Chantz Erolin, Bobby Wilson and Lachonce Buckner. Presented by Robert Robinson and the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir. 7:30pm, Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave. W, $17-$20 • (612) 521-0800
Fast Not Falling, Tru Serva, Shades of Grey and more in concert. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 9-10 • FRI-SAT
30 Hour Famine for 6th-12th graders. 6:30pm Fri-8pm Sat, Cedarbrook Church House, N 6714 470th St., Menomonie, WI, sponsored for min. $35 • cedarbrookchurch.net, (715) 475-9017
MAY 10 • SATURDAY
Unique Car Trunk Sale. 8am-3pm, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 2855 47th St. E, Inver Grove Heights • (651) 451-1355
Christ Summit with speaker David Bryant, presented by Prayer Transformation Ministries and Edgewater School of Prayer. 8:30am, Bloomington Baptist Church, 4300 W 98th St., $35-$55 • prayertransformation.com
Women’s Brunch with special guest Julie Nelson. 9:30am, Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie, $12 • (952) 656-1056
“Are We There Yet?” Youth Musical about Moses & the exodus. 7pm, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 9185 Lexington Ave., Circle Pines, free • (763) 784-1971
Eric Gordon, Theresa Decker, Charged for Free and more in concert. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 11 • SUNDAY
Pentecost
Global Day of Prayer – for more events see www.globaldayofprayermn.com
Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis with Dr. Diana Lee Lucker on Organ. 3pm, Wayata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd., free • (952) 473-8877
MAY 13 • TUESDAY
“Jump into May” Luncheon with special guests Ruth Motter, Marty Nelson, and style show by ACORN Women’s Apparel. Sponsored by Lake Minnetonka Women’s Connection. 12:30-2pm, Lafayette Country Club, 2800 Northview Rd., Minnetonka Beach • RSVP by May 8 (952) 929-0280
Association of Christians in Media Meeting with speaker Alan Johnson. 6:30-8:30pm, Crash + Sue’s DT, 510 Marquette Ave. S, Minneapolis • aocim.com
MAY 14-17 • WED-SAT
Great Stuff Sale at Pilgrim UMC, proceeds for mission projects of the church. 6-9pm Wed. preview sale $3, Thu-Sat 8am-6pm, Pilgrim United Methodist Church, 4325 Zachary Ln. N, Plymouth • (763) 559-5451
MAY 15 • THURSDAY
“Paying Attention: The Practice of Ministry as a Source of Learning” with speaker Vic Klimoski. 9:30am-3pm, Benedictine Center, 2675 E. Larpenteur Ave., Maplewood, $50 • stpaulsmonastery.org, (651) 777-7251
Christian Network Team Golf Outing. 12:30pm, Como Golf Course, 1431 N Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul, $50 • RSVP (651) 776-6171
2008 Annual Dinner of the Minnesota Family Institute and Minnesota Family Council with guest speaker Dr. Del Tackett. 6:45pm, Northland Inn, 7025 Northland Dr., Minneapolis, $100-$125 • mfc.org, (612) 789-8811 x202
Phil Joel, Casting Pearls, and Myrrh in concert. 7pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $12-$15 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
Elim Community Concert Series featuring Caitlyn Smith & Joel Hanson. Benefit for MN Teen Challenge. 7pm, Elim Baptist Church, 503 Polk St., Anoka, $10 • (763) 421-8124
MAY 16 • FRIDAY
Annual Spring Banquest of the Christian League for the Handicapped with Wings Outreach. 6:30-9:15pm, First Christian Church, 2201 First Ave. S, Minneapolis, $8 • (763) 560-1271
98.5 KTIS Presents Comedy Night featuring Triple Espresso’s Bob Stromberg, Ken Davis and Daren Streblow. 7pm, Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, $22-$32 • ktis.fm, (651) 631-5151
Carlo Curley Organ Concert. 7:30pm, Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, St. Paul, free • (651) 638-6333
Hail to the Martyr and more in concert, featuring local hard artists. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 16-17 • FRI-SAT
Engaged Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $205/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
Conversational Evangelism Conference (CEC) with special guests Dan Kimball, Mark Mettelberg, Becky Pippert, Garry Poole, Todd Hunter, and Rick Richardson. Hosanna!, County Rd. 46 & Ipava, Lakeville, $79-$149 • conversationalevangelism.net, (952) 898-9120
MAY 16-18 • FRI-SUN
“All In” Retreat by His Clay Ministries. HisClay Retreat Center, Faribault, $125 • HisClay.org
MAY 17 • SATURDAY
Alliance Academy Pancake Breakfast, fundraiser for Sobriety Highschools. 8-10am, Applebees, 9601 Lyndale Ave. S, Burnsville, $5 • (952) 277-0809
Walk for Life for New Life Family Services with special guests Grace Big Band & 1st Light Puppets. 8:30am, 1515 E 66th St., Richfield or 1902 5th Ave., Anoka • newlifefamilyservices.com, (612) 866-7643
“A Day in the Prophetic Word with the Friends of Israel” Prophesy Conference with speakers Bill Sutter, Steve Herzi, Chuck McCracken, and Bruce Scott. 9am-3pm, Embasy Suites Hotel, 2800 American Blvd. W, Bloomington, $20 • 1-800-257-7843
9th Annual We Salute Our Veterans featuring former NASA astronaut Col. Jack Lousma, Ret. 10am, Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, free, $8 lunch after • RSVP for lunch by May 8 (952) 224-3032
Gather at the Saint’s Stadium, prayer and praise. 7pm, Saint’s Stadium, St. Paul • citc-tc.org, (651) 231-6021
MAY 18 • SUNDAY
Christian Songwriters Meeting, sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Christian Songwriters. 2pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 105 W University Ave., St. Paul, free • macsmn.org
Kantorei Chamber Choir. 3pm, Wayata Community Church, 125 E. Wayzata Blvd., $7-$12 • kantorei.net, (651) 367-9995
MAY 20 • TUESDAY
“’Peak Oil:’ Are We Running Out of Oil and Does God Care?” with Russ McGlenn speaking. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, Room 116, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville By Twin Cities Creation Science Association • tccsa.tc
MAY 21 • WEDNESDAY
“Is There Such a Thing as the Spirituality of Work?” with special guest Bernie Evans. 7-9pm, Benedictine Center, 2675 E. Larpenteur Ave., Maplewood, $25 • stpaulsmonastery.org, (651) 777-7251
MAY 22 • THURSDAY
Praising Princesses Present “Something Beautiful” praise in dance. 6:30-7:30pm, Berean Baptist Church, 309 E County Rd. 42, Burnsville, free • (952) 892-6304
If You Will, The Sending, Stasis Dei and more in concert. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 23 • FRIDAY
Night of Epiphany with Jonathan & Jeanette Thulin. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 23-31
“My Name is Daniel” Musical featuring Theater for the Thirsty at the Spirit in the House Spiritual Art Festival. 8:30pm, Hennepen Ave. United Methodist, 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis, $8-$12 • theaterforthethirsty.com, (651) 209-6799
MAY 24 • SATURDAY
Baltimore, Kelli Rae and more in concert. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 27 • TUESDAY
2008 International Justice Mission Benefit Dinner with special guests Gary Haugen and Sara Groves. 6:30pm, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, $100 • RSVP ijm.org
MAY 29 • THURSDAY
Greg Froehle, A Day Forward and more in concert. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 30 • FRIDAY
Christian Club Night with DJ Smoove, featuring R&B, Hip Hop and Gospel House music. 18+, 9pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N 5th St., Minneapolis, $6-$8 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
MAY 30-31 • FRI-SAT
“Compassionate Boldness” conference (learning how to engage the Mormon culture), featuring Sandra Tanner, Ross Anderson, Dennis & Rauni Higley, Marv Cowan, Bryan Hurlbutt, Cory Anderson and Bill McKeever. Salt Lake City. $19-$59 • www.compassionateboldness.com
MAY 31 • SATURDAY
13th Annual Walk for Life to benefit Women’s Life Care Center of Little Canada. 9am, Lake Phalen • womenslifecarecenter.org, (651) 777-0350
Project 86, Destnd Furthr, Claret, and Phil 46 in concert, presented by Crown College. 8pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N 5th St., Minneapolis, $11-$14 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
JUN 1 • SUNDAY
Sorghum Hill in concert. 2pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Dr., Forest Lake, $8-$12 • (651) 464-3323
JUN 5 • THURSDAY
“Compensation Strategies” Crossroads Career Network with guest speaker Dave Sparkman. 7:30-9:30am, Grace Church, Room M209, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, free • atgrace.com, (952) 926-1884 – NOTE date change
“Teaching and Equiping Congregations for Missions” with speaker Pat Mahin, sponsored by Twin Cities Association of Mission Professionals. 12:30-2pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka • faithpres.org, (952) 935-4481
JUN 6 • FRIDAY
Twin Cities Single Lutheran Adults (ages 40+) with guest speaker Steve Michel. 8pm, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave., St. Paul, $5 • (612) 866-9263
JUN 6-8 • FRI-SUN
Operating in the Prophetic School Seminar with Joe & Joyce Schrader. By Five Fold Ministries. Rachel D’s Dance Studio, 119 S. Main ST., Pine Island, free-will offering • RSVP 5fold.org, (507) 261-0421
Marriage Prep Classes with Dick & Lee Firtko. New Hope Church, 4225 Gettysburg Ave. N, $175 • newhopechurchmn.org, (763) 533-2449
JUN 7 • SATURDAY
Solid Rock in the Park 2008 with special guests Molly Barnhart, Silent Substitute, Silversmith, TheMelodius and others. 11am-6pm, Robinson Park, Pine City, free • myspace.com/solidrockinthepark
Andrew Peterson in concert. 7pm, Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 10658 210th St. W, Lakeville, $10-$15 • iTickets.com, (952) 435-5548
JUN 7-8 • SAT-SUN
St. Paul Christian Creative Arts Festival with special guest Firestarters Band. Also inviting local Christian artisans to display art in non-juried exposition. Noon to dusk, Frontier Fellowship, Rivertown Christian Ministries International, 1115 Greenbrier St., St. Paul, free-will offering • rcmi.us, (651) 283-5116
JUN 8 • SUNDAY
Christian Songwriters Meeting, sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Christian Songwriters. 2pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 105 W University Ave., St. Paul, free • macsmn.org
JUN 11-14 • WED-SAT
Women’s Break Away with special guests Sara Forsberg, Julie, Rachel & Hannah Swedburg, Jean Ballard, Sharon Fultz, Marcy Nelson, Kristen Benson and more. Oak Hils Christian College, Bemidji, $95 • oakhills.edu, 1-888-751-8670
JUN 13 • FRIDAY
“Compensation Strategies” Crossroads Career Network with guest speaker Dave Sparkman. 7:30-9:30am, Grace Church, Room M209, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, free • atgrace.com, (952) 926-1884
JUN 13-18 • FRI-WED
Directed Retreat. Benedictine Center, 2675 E. Larpenteur Ave., Maplewood, $360 • stpaulsmonastery.org, (651) 777-7251
JUN 14 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
Acousticafé Jazz Concert featuring Grace Big Band. 6:15pm, Wooddale Cafe, Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie • wooddale.org, (952) 656-1056
JUN 14-15 • SAT-SUN
Married Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $100/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
JUN 15-20 • SUN-FRI
Warrior Training at Luther Dell Bible Camp, for young men 16-20, with special guests Al Johnons & Brian Wallace. Luther Dell Bible Camp, 2760 S Boy Lake Dr. NE, Remer, $310 • campwapo.net/lutherdell, (651) 491-7691
JUN 16 • MONDAY
Salvation Army’s 3rd Annual The Most Amazing Race. Fundraiser for Bed & Bread Club • thesalarmy.org
JUN 16-20 • MON-FRI
SonWorld Adventure Park VBS. 9-11:45am, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington • stmichaelsbloomington.org, (952) 831-5276
Vacation Bible School: Power Lab! For children age 3 - grade 5. 9am-noon, First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake, $20 • flcwb.org, (651) 429-5349
JUN 17 • TUESDAY
Baby Shower to benefit the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, collecting items for kids ages 0-6. 12-2pm, Family of God Lutheran Church, 8625 Zane Ave. N, Brooklyn Park • crisisnursery.org/pdf/Wishlist.pdf, (763) 424-8625
“Following the Evidence” with Neil Smith speaking. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, Room 116, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville By Twin Cities Creation Science Association • tccsa.tc
JUN 18 • WEDNESDAY
Donation Drive to benefit the Simpson Housing Services, collecting blankets, toiletries, etc. 12-2pm, Family of God Lutheran Church, 8625 Zane Ave. N, Brooklyn Park • simpsonhousing.org/donation_needs.htm, (763) 424-8625
Faith Night at the Ballpark hosted by Mankato MoonDogs. 7:05pm, Franklin Rogers Park, $3 in advance • (507) 625-7047
JUN 19 • THURSDAY
“For Everything There is a Season” for pastoral ministers with speaker Jackie Witter. 9:30am-3pm, Benedictine Center, 2675 E. Larpenteur Ave., Maplewood, $30 • stpaulsmonastery.org, (651) 777-7251
JUN 20 • FRIDAY
“Forever Friends” 9th Annual Ladies Day at the Arboretum with special guests Betsy Lee & Carol Zimmerman. 9am-2:30pm, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, $22-$27 • prayerventures.org, (952) 942-9016
JUN 21 • SATURDAY
National Guild of Organists Conference Concert featuring Fred Hohman & the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. 7:30pm, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington • stmichaelsbloomington.org, (952) 831-5276
JUN 23-27 • MON-FRI
Power Lab VBS for kids who completed K-3rd. 9am-noon, Friendship Church, 17741 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake • frienship-church.org, (952) 447-8282
JUN 24 • TUESDAY
Wycliffe Associates Golf Classic with special guests Eric, Tracy, Sam & Simon Hagman. Supports Bible translation in Africa. 11:30am, The Refuge Golf Club, 21250 Yellow Pine St. NW, Oak Grove, $125 • refugegolfclub.com, (763) 753-8383
JUN 27-28 • FRI-SAT
Hope & Healing Conference with special guests including Steve & Samantha Nelson, Tom Lemon, Jennifer Schwirzer and Stephanie Dawn. Presented by The Hope of Survivors for survivors of pastoral sexual abuse, spouses, and others concerned. Fri. 7-9pm, Sat. 9am-9pm, Holiday Inn Select, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, $40 • RSVP by May 22 TheHopeOfSurvivors.com, (618) 983-6434
JUN 28 • SATURDAY
Showbread CD Release with guests Tyler Read, The Ember Days and more. 8pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $9-$12 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
JUN 28-JUL 5 • SAT-FRI
Cruise the Mediterranean with New Life Ministries, featuring Steve Arterburn, Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend, and music by Russ Lee • newlife.com, 1-888-518-7571
JUL 13 • SUNDAY
Christian Songwriters Meeting, sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Christian Songwriters. 2pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 105 W University Ave., St. Paul, free • macsmn.org
JUL 15 • TUESDAY
“Darwin’s Deadly Legacy” video by the late Dr. James Kennedy, shown by Twin Cities Creation Science Association. 7:30pm, Room 116, Totino Fine Arts Center, Northwestern College, 3003 N. Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
JUL 16-19 • WED-SAT
Sonshine Festival with special guests including Third Day, Newsboys, Jars of Clay, TobyMac, Kutless, Skillet, David Crowder Band, Jeremy Camp, Superchick, Barlow Girl, Pillar and many more. Willmar Civic Center, 2707 Arena Dr., prices vary • iTickets.com, 1-800-965-9324
JUL 18-19 • FRI-SAT
Engaged Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $205/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore and Travis Cottrell. Target Center, Minneapolis, $55 • lifeway.com, 1-800-254-2022
JUL 19 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
JUL 27-AUG 3 • SUN-SUN
KTIS Cruise to Alaska with special guests Aaron Shust, Brandon Heath, American Idol finalist Chris Sligh, and Bob Stromberg of Triple Espresso. Inspiration Cruises, leaving Seattle, WA, prices vary • inspirationcruises.com, 1-800-247-1899
AUG 2-3 • SAT-SUN
2008 Paint-A-Thon presented by the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. Team registrations by Jun. 4 • gmcc.org/paint-a-thon, (612) 721-8687
AUG 7-8 • THU-FRI
Leadership Summit with special guests including Chuck Colson, Efrem Smith, Bill Hybels, via satellite. 9am-5:30pm, Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomingtion Ave., Bloomington, prices vary • cvchurch.org, (952) 854-1100
AUG 15 • FRIDAY
Needtobreathe in concert with special guests Myrrh & Furlough, presented by Northwestern College. 7:30pm, Club 3 Degrees, 113 N. 5th St., Minneapolis, $10-$13 • club3degrees.com, (612) 781-8488
AUG 15-16 • FRI-SAT
Higher Ground Music Festival 2008 with artists including Casting Crowns & Mercy Me. Higher Ground, Winstead, costs vary • hgmusicfest.com, 1-866-821-5151
AUG 16-17 • SAT-SUN
Married Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $100/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
AUG 23 • SATURDAY
3rd Annual Christ’s Cross Car & Craft Show with special guest Everett Jasmer. Proceeds to benefit our troops and single parents in need. Presented by Christ’s Cross Car Club. 9am-3pm, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 16345 Polk St. NE, Ham Lake, participants $10, spectators free • foclutheran.org, (612) 267-7312
AUG 30 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
SEP 4 • THURSDAY
“Business as Mission” sponsored by Twin Cities Association of Mission Professionals. 12:30-2pm, Minnetonka Community Church, 13215 Minnetonka Dr. • minnetonkacommunitychurch.org, (925) 935-8636
SEP 16 • TUESDAY
“Feathered Dinasaurs?” with Ian Taylor speaking. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, Room 116, 3003 North Snelling, Roseville, By Twin Cities Creation Science Association • tccsa.tc
SEP 20 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
SEP 26 • FRIDAY
Business Owners’ Gathering hosted by Christian Network Team, KKMS, and MN Christian Chronicle. 7-11am, location TBA • 1-800-811-CEOS
SEP 26-27 • FRI-SAT
Engaged Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $205/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
2008 Women Reaching Women Leadership Training with special guests Betsy Langmade, Karen Alexander-Doyel, and Karen Jamieson. A LifeWay Conference. Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, $65-$75 • lifeway.com, 1-800-254-2022
OCT 2 • THURSDAY
“Human Rights & Anti-Human Trafficking: Issues related to Evangelical Missions” with speaker Dr. David Gushee, presented by Twin Cities Association of Mission Professionals. 12:30-2pm, North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 Hwy. 96 W, Arden Hills • nhlc.org, (651) 797-7800
OCT 3-5 • FRI-SUN
“All In” Retreat by His Clay Ministries. HisClay Retreat Center, Faribault, $125 • HisClay.org
OCT 9-11 • THU-SAT
Women Gathered Conference 2008 with Dawn Jackson, Priscilla Stoughtonborough, Rev. Mildred Collins, and Rev. Theola Campbell Presented by Feliz Morris Ministries. 7pm, Walker Community United Methodist, 3104 16th Ave. S, Minneapolis, free • register felizministries.com, (763) 381-7803
OCT 10 • FRIDAY
“Music Builds Tour” with Third Day, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay and Robert Randolph & The Familiy Band in concert. Target Center, prices TBA • thirdday.com
OCT 11-12 • SAT-SUN
Married Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $100/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
OCT 17-18 • FRI-SAT
“Infinite Grace” Women of Faith Conference with Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh, Marilyn Meberg, Sandy Patty, Nicole Johnson, Nicole C. Mullen, Mandisa and Luci Swindoll. Xcel Energy Center, prices vary • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH.
OCT 18 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
NOV 5-7 • WED-FRI
National Outreach Convention with worship by Lincoln Brewster and speakers including Adam Christing, Erwin McManus, Lee Strobel, Dan Kimball, Miles McPherson, Mark Mittelberg, Nancy Grisham, Francis Chan and more. Presented by Outreach Magazine. Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, San Diego, prices vary • nationaloutreachconvention.com, 1-800-991-6011
NOV 8 • SATURDAY
National Children’s Ministry Magazine Live Workshop. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 18500 County Rd. 101, Maple Grove, $65 • lordoflife.org, 1-800-447-1070
NOV 15 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
NOV 21-22 • FRI-SAT
Engaged Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $205/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
DEC 11-12 • SAT-SUN
Married Encounter. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan, $100/couple • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
DEC 13 • SATURDAY
“All In” Breakfast by His Clay Ministries. 7-8:30am, Holiday Inn, Lakeville, $10 • HisClay.org
