Everyone is a Minister of the Gospel
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your acts of kindness, and give glory to your God. Matthew 5:16

Statement Of Call:
We are called by God to be a radically inclusive, caring community of faith – offering personal and social transformation through Jesus Christ.

We are a reconciling congregation welcoming people of all sexual orientations.

The two candles that grace the front of our altar remind us that the power of God is working within the peoples of Israel and Palestine to bring about lasting peace. There is hope!

2010 Worship Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Chapel Service
10:00 a.m. Worship

Office
Monday–Friday, 9–noon
7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
763 545 0239 • Fax 763 546 3109
Sunshine Valley Childcare: 763 545 6906

Staff:
Ministers: Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Ed DuBose
Minister of Music: Jerry Rubino
Coordinator of Children’s Sunday School: Danielle Buckmeier
Office Manager: Peggy Bocklund
Administrative Assistant: Janine Hall

The Children’s Chance
Sorts and boxes library textbooks for shipment to 80 schools and libraries in Jamaica. The Children's Chance all-volunteer ministry gathers several times a year in Fellowship Hall to carry out this ministry. Contact Peter Gresser, 763 545 2708.

CropWalk
Walkers from our congregation join walkers from other congregations throughout the state to walk for hunger on the first Sunday in October. CropWalk is a program designed to address the issue of hunger throughout the world. Contact Ann Rest, 763 545 8057, or Jan Plager, 763 593 0418.

Dinner at Your Door
A program designed to provide hot meals to shut-ins and the elderly. We deliver for the noon meal. Contact Mary Dyck, 763 537 6960.

Division of Indian Works
Provides help with the collection of food, clothing and monetary support for the Division of Indian Works, a ministry of the Minneapolis Council of Churches aimed at helping Indian families who are in need in the city of Minneapolis. Contact Ralph and Betty Crews, 763 544 6382.

Minnesota Food Share
We join with other congregations throughout the state of Minnesota during the month of March. Provides both money and canned goods to support the hungry. The collection is distributed to PRISM food shelf, D.I.W. and Second Harvest.

Paint-A-Thon
We join with others in the congregation on the first Saturday in August to paint a home in the area for a person in need. The Paint-a-Thon is a ministry of the Minneapolis Council of Churches. Contact Joan Grimm, 763 537 7362.

People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM)
PRISM is a social agency sponsored by many of the area churches. PRISM offers a food shelf, a thrift store and transportation services. PRISM is our community connection for children and families in need who require immediate help. For information, contact Gloria Peck.

Simpson Shelter
Prepares and serves food once a month at Simpson UMC. Simpson Shelter is an overnight shelter for street people in South Minneapolis. Contact Kris Kooiker, 952 546 7906.

Urban Servants for Adults
Helps persons in need throughout the Twins Cities and suburbs. Attend a 1-week summer work camp or work as a “day helper” with other youth and adults from all over the U.S. Urban Servants is a ministry of Kingswood. Contact Carolyn Miller, 763 544 9680.

Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers pledge themselves to other members and friends who are feeling grief, loneliness, illness, or the loss of a job, or who are having difficulties caring for a family member or who just need a listener. These lay ministers have been trained and equipped to show care and provide a listening ear to any who want or need it.