Community Calendar
Household Goods for Park Place Families
We shared in church on January 11 that our support of the Park Place families will continue. They are currently organized to deliver groceries to the families, but they need support with the following household supplies:
toothpaste
paper towels
toilet paper
shampoo/conditioner
body wash/bar soap
dish soap
bleach wipes
baby wipes
diapers (sizes 1-5)
To donate, please bring items to church or drop off on Debbie’s front porch. If you need that address, let us know below and we’ll send it to you.
Alternately, you can donate directly to The Park Place’s Relief Fund for their families:
Sunday Morning Worship
Our Sunday morning worship gatherings follow a rhythm: singing worship songs, hearing from our pastors, sharing communion, and ending with our community benediction. We’d love to have you join us!
Kids begin the service in their groups (read more about check-in and Table Kids programming here) and return for communion. Communion is served at the front of the church after the sermon. As you’re ready, we invite you to come forward down the left aisle, take a piece of gluten-free bread, dip it into the cup of grape juice, and eat it as you return to your seat.
After the service, we invite you to get a cup of coffee (from Bichota!) and hang out. If it’s your first visit, stop by the Welcome Table in the back of the Sanctuary—we’d love to meet you, share more information, and answer any questions you might have.
If you’re not able to join us in person, we post the sermon to our Recent Messages page the following Monday, or you can listen via your favorite podcast provider.
Community Meal
Our next community meal is on February 1, when we’ll stay after service for a shared meal. Bring your favorite hot dish or salad!
If bringing food isn’t in your wheelhouse, we also need more help with serving food during the meal!
Middle School Bible Study
This year, our middle schoolers follow a rhythm of gathering on Wednesdays, about twice a month—one focused on Bible Study, the other on service, learning, and connection.
Bible Study Nights begin with sharing about our weeks and playing a game. Then we’ll dig into our church’s benediction (“No matter who you are, or what you’ve done, etc.”) line by line, pairing it with scripture stories and exploring how they connect with students’ lives.
With questions, please reach out to Marta Smith, Pastor of Youth.
Winter Bible Study Dates*:
February 4
February 18: Ash Wednesday Worship at church
March 4
*Bible study is at The Table (3501 Aldrich) from 6:30–8pm unless otherwise noted. Dinner is not provided, but feel free to bring something along!
Middle School Gathering
This year, our middle schoolers have a rhythm of gathering on Wednesdays, about twice a month: one focused on Bible Study, the other on service, learning, and connection. Find dates and more info on Bible study here.
On alternate nights, we’ll switch it up—service projects, game nights, and what we’re calling Experiential Spirituality. Community members will share how they live out their faith through things like meditation, exercise, advocacy, art, nature walks, baking, music... who knows what we’ll discover together!
With any questions, please contact our Pastor of Youth, Marta Smith.
Winter gathering dates:*
February 11
February 18: Ash Wednesday Worship at church
March 18
*Unless otherwise noted, all gatherings are at The Table (3501 Aldrich) from 6:30–8:00 pm. Dinner is not provided, but feel free to bring something along!
Q/Ts at The Table
Gather with other queer/trans folks for food and conversation in community.
Ash Wednesday Worship
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, the Church season of the 40 days leading up to Easter. This evening service includes music, a meditation by Justin, plus communion and the imposition of ashes. We mark ourselves with ashes as a reminder that we will one day return to dust. All are welcome; childcare is not offered for this service.
Lenten Bible Study
The Hermans facilitate a weekly Bible study, “Encounters,” on Tuesdays during Lent.
New at The Table
If you’re new or newer to The Table, this gathering is for you! You’ll meet staff, board members, and other community members, hear the story of The Table, learn about ways to get connected. You’ll be able to ask questions and even have a chance to opt-in to membership!*
We’ll meet after church at 11:15am in the lower level of the Center of Belonging. Childcare is available, but please fill out the form below so we can plan for your child(ren):
*If you do decide you’re ready to become a member, there will be a New Member Welcome in service on Sunday, December 7. More details here.
New Member Welcome
If you call The Table your church home, but have yet to make it official, now’s your chance—in three easy steps:
Step 1: Fill out the form below.
Step 2: Plan to join us at the next New at The Table on Sunday, March 15.
Step 3: If you decide you’re ready to become a member, we’ll welcome you in service on Sunday, March 22.
*If you can’t make it to the New at The Table gathering, fill out the form below and connect with one of our pastors—you can still be welcomed in service on the 22nd!
The Table at The Bandshell
Grab your people and your people’s people and join us for worship in the most picturesque spot in Minneapolis: the Lake Harriet Bandshell. We’ll bring chalk for the kids—bring a picnic (or support Bread & Pickle) and stick around afterwards to enjoy lunch together!
Volunteer Safety Training
After service on Sunday, January 25, we’ll host a brief safety training for all volunteers. We’ll do a walkthrough of the building together, and discuss emergency procedures and exit strategies.
It’s important for the continued safety of our community for all volunteers to be present: folks who work with Table Kids, greeters, communion servers, those who set up coffee.
Women at The Table
Women at The Table gatherings create sacred space where joy is multiplied and community is built. It’s a low-stakes way to get to know others by gathering with other women and connecting over drinks, snacks, and conversation in a smaller group setting.
We start the evening with an introduction question, a devotion, and then someone will share their story.
In January, we gather in a local home. Please RSVP below so we can send you the exact address:
Moms Demand Action at The Table
You are invited to get involved in the gun violence prevention movement! Come hear from the local group lead for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Leah Kondes. Leah gives education and tools for productive conversations about gun violence prevention in Minnesota.
Learn how to tie your faith to the movement, better inform your stances with facts, and get up to date on Minnesota’s current and proposed gun laws.
This event is for everyone, not just moms! Invite a friend and please RSVP below—it helps us plan!
CHURCH CANCELLED
With severe weather forecasted for tomorrow morning, we're canceling worship for everyone's safety. Stay warm, and we look forward to seeing you January 4!
Christmas Eve Worship
Be together on Christmas Eve for familiar carols and readings, music by our kids, a meditation from Justin, and ending with our traditional candlelit singing of Silent Night. There will not be nursery or Table Kids groups, so bring the whole family!
Each year, we send our Christmas Offering outside our walls, and this year’s offering recipient is The Park Place, a partner organization supporting Latine families in South Minneapolis. Everything received on Christmas Eve goes to The Park Place. You can give at the donation box in the back of the Sanctuary or online now:
ISAIAH Partnership Launch
ISAIAH is an interfaith organizing group comprised of faith communities, Black barbershops, childcare centers, college campuses, neighborhoods, and more. They advocate for changes at the policy level to make Minnesota a place everyone can thrive. This is the first event in our partnership with ISAIAH.
On December 13, thousands of faith leaders from across the state will come together to launch ISAIAH’S agenda through 2027 and plan a path in this moment to protect our state, neighbors, and families in the face of rising authoritarianism. Together we are going to make Minnesota a place where families across race, place, and religion can thrive.
Registration will open at 11:00 am. We are expecting several thousand people, so please plan accordingly. Registration will close at 12:45 pm.
Lunch or dinner won't be provided; the Convention Center will have coffee, snacks, and food available for purchase prior to the event starting. Concessions will also open at 11 am and will close at 12:45 pm.
The Convention Program will begin at 1:00 pm and end at 6 pm.
The event is free and you are encouraged to attend. Table staff and board members will also be there. Please register directly with ISAIAH below:
When you register, choose “The Table, Minneapolis” from the dropdown menu of Groups, and click “Minneapolis Congregations” for the Base you’re part of.
Trans Solidarity Interfaith Service
We’ve been invited by Oby Ballinger of PRISM Organizing to join other local congregations for the Trans Solidarity Service, a multifaith gathering affirming the sacredness of trans and nonbinary lives. People of faith and allies from across Minnesota will come together to proclaim a message of love, courage, and belonging. This service will include music, poetry, and reflections from trans and BIPOC faith leaders, clergy, and community members across traditions. Together, we’ll teach, organize, and be visible in our commitment to trans dignity and inclusion!
The service is free and open to all, with a livestream option for those joining from outside the Twin Cities (see below). Masks will be required (barring a medical need) for this event and will be available on site.
Evening Advent Celebration
Get in the Advent spirit together! This one-hour Sunday evening gathering is casual and fun. We’ll sing Christmas carols and enjoy some cocoa and cookies. There will be games, crafts, and activities afterwards, plus a new take-home Advent tradition. All ages are invited; no childcare.
If you’re able, we invite you contribute a dozen Christmas cookies to the evening. Got a special family recipe? Share it with The Table community! Signups will be available Sunday in the coffee area/gathering space.
Donate Nonperishables
With SNAP benefits threatened, it’s now more important than ever to support our local food shelves. The Table is collecting nonperishables in the back of the Sanctuary for donation to Open Door Pantry.
Remember to check expiration dates and consider donating protein sources (canned meat, nut butters, shelf-stable milk).
Men at The Table
All guys are welcome to hang out over drinks and food at a local home!
Farewell to Christian Ankrum
After 16 years with The Table, our beloved Christian Ankrum is moving on to a new season. Christian has played quite a few integral roles over the years: bass player, worship leader, videographer, graphic designer and creative director, not to mention the star of the Table men's basketball team!
On Sunday, November 9, we'll celebrate Christian and the entire Ankrum family in service. We’ll have opportunities to express our gratitude and bless him as we send him into what’s next. Please be with us—all are welcome!
All Saints' Day
All Saints’ Day is a time to remember the people we have loved and lost. At The Table, we dedicate time in our service to remember the names and photos of those who have passed away in the past year.
If you would like us to remember your loved one this All Saints’, please email Patti by October 29 with the following information:
Your name
Their name and relationship to you
Their photo
Pride Trunk-or-Treat
We want Table families to know about Twin Cities Pride’s Trunk-or-Treat, a fun and safe way for families to enjoy Halloween together, featuring creatively decorated cars, delicious treats, and plenty of community spirit. After worship, head down to Loring Park in costume!
Kids' Halloween Costume Parade
Every year on the Sunday before Halloween, we invite Table Kids (of all ages!) to wear their costumes to church. At the very end of the service, Caitlin and Marta will lead the kids through the Sanctuary in a little costume parade before the benediction. There will also be some candy available for kids after service. We hope you join us for this fun tradition . . . rumor has it Justin might even preach in costume that day!
Table Kids: After School Snack + Chat #3
Families with kids ages Pre-K through 5th grade! Come by a local park for an after-school snack with Table Kids teachers and other friends. This is a great way for all of us to get to know each other—plus be together with other Table families!
Caitlin Schmidt (Director of Kids) and Marta Smith (Pastor of Youth) are hosting three different dates at three different parks:
Monday, October 6 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at Lyndale Farmstead Park
Friday, October 10 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at MLK Jr. Park
Wednesday, October 15 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at Painter Park
Join us for as many days that work for you! Please RSVP below so we can plan for snacks:
Table Kids: After School Snack + Chat #2
Families with kids ages Pre-K through 5th grade! Come by a local park for an after-school snack with Table Kids teachers and other friends. This is a great way for all of us to get to know each other—plus be together with other Table families!
Caitlin Schmidt (Director of Kids) and Marta Smith (Pastor of Youth) are hosting three different dates at three different parks:
Monday, October 6 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at Lyndale Farmstead Park
Friday, October 10 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at MLK Jr. Park
Wednesday, October 15 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at Painter Park
Join us for as many days that work for you! Please RSVP below so we can plan for snacks:
Table Kids: After School Snack + Chat #1
Families with kids ages Pre-K through 5th grade! Come by a local park for an after-school snack with Table Kids teachers and other friends. This is a great way for all of us to get to know each other—plus be together with other Table families!
Caitlin Schmidt (Director of Kids) and Marta Smith (Pastor of Youth) are hosting three different dates at three different parks:
Monday, October 6 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at Lyndale Farmstead Park
Friday, October 10 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at MLK Jr. Park
Wednesday, October 15 anytime between 4:00-5:30pm at Painter Park
Join us for as many days that work for you! Please RSVP below so we can plan for snacks:
Film Screening: Screenagers
Our friends at Bethlehem Lutheran Church host an important film screening in partnership with the organization Mental Health Connect.
This film explores researched-based solutions for managing screen time use, setting boundaries and navigating digital challenges for social media, gaming and online exposure with elementary age youth. We’ll watch the video and have a discussion panel.
Dinner is included. Elementary age children encouraged to attend with family members, childcare provided for children younger than 5. No cost, but please register below:
Table Kids Parent Meeting
Calling parents/guardians of Table Kids of all ages!
Please join us for a brief meeting right after the worship service on September 21. We’ll talk about how we can partner together this year, share curriculum and ways to talk about faith at home, and review changes to our check-in, dismissal, and volunteering processes.
Childcare is provided: younger kids (nursery-2nd grade) remain in their age groups upstairs and older kids (3rd-5th) can hang in the gym.
Fall Kickoff Sunday
Sunday, September 7 marks the beginning of an exciting new season in the life of The Table! Be with us for an incredible morning, starting at 10am:
welcome our new co-lead pastor, Justin Bell
Table Kids programming launches for the year
Block Party after the service: stay for lunch, bouncy house for the kids, yard games, etc. We’re closing off part of the street and we invited all the neighbors!
If you’re able to help make this morning possible, sign up to volunteer below—besides side dishes, we need help to set up, clean up, or serve!
Volunteer to Move the Women’s Prison Book Project
The Table Nursery has the opportunity to move into a larger space upstairs, but before we can do that, we need volunteers to help the Women’s Prison Book Project relocate from that space!
Use the link below to sign up for a 3-hour shift—either packing books, physically moving them downstairs, or unboxing in their new room. With questions, contact Dana from WPBP.
No Worship: Labor Day Weekend
We won’t be meeting for worship on Labor Day Weekend. We’ll see you next weekend (September 8) for our fall kickoff!
Prayer Vigil for Annunciation Catholic School
Together with Fabric Church, we gather tonight for a time of prayer, lament, grief, and community. If you need to not be alone tonight, come to church.
Additionally, there is a public vigil planned for 8pm at Lynnhurst Park hosted by Moms Demand Action—we’ll time our gathering so you can make it over to Lynnhurst if you choose.
Volunteer with The Park Place
Every August, we work with our actual neighbor The Park Place to get backpacks and school supplies to Latine kids in the Powderhorn neighborhood. Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our goal with 65 backpacks!
Still want to help? Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed on Sunday, August 24 in a few different ways:
Right after church Sunday, help load the backpacks into Park Place’s vehicles (about 10-15 mins; no need to RSVP)
Help set up the event from 2-3pm at Powderhorn Rec Center (2-3 people needed).
Assist with the event itself from 3:00-6:30pm at the Powderhorn Park Rec Center. Roles include managing bouncy house/outdoor activities, check-in and check-out with backpacks/supplies (4-6 volunteers needed).
If you can help, please let Chloe know by Saturday night; she’ll give the list of volunteers to Park Place: