Join Community United Methodist Church, 950 Gould Ave. NE on Saturday, Nov. 26, for a 5:15 p.m. meal and a delightful evening for all. At 6 p.m. they will prepare their sanctuary to usher in the Christmas Season. Both adults and children will place greens and flowers around the church and the Christmas Tree will be lit, while the Christmas story is told and favorite Christmas carols are sung. Join them as they herald in this sacred time of year. Handicapped Accessible.
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St. Charles Borromeo Memorial Blood Bank
St. Charles Borromeo at 2739 Stinson Blvd. NE, St. Anthony, will host Memorial Blood Bank on Monday, Nov. 21 from 2-7 p.m. in Doran Hall. There is a constant need for blood. In Minnesota, hospitals use 700-800 units of blood each day for victims of trauma or burns, surgical patients and cancer patients. Donation’s of one unit of blood can save three lives. Call MaryAnne, parish nurse at 612-787-1182 or register online at www.stchb.org/blood_
Salem Covenant Church Yogadevotion Class
Sign up for a five-week level one yoga class at Salem Covenant Church, 2655 5th St. NW, New Brighton, on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. The class starts on Nov. 15 and the five class series is $40. The classes begin with a devotion on the scripture written by pastor Cindy Senarighi, ordained in the ELCA. The body of the class is a combination of standing, balance and floor poses. The classes close with a benediction and prayer. No previous yoga experience is required and modifications are offered for all poses. Bring your yoga mat. Call the church office to register, 651-633-9615. Contact Kathy Welte, faith community nurse if you have questions at kwelte@salem-covenant.church or for more information visit www.salem-covenant.church.
Northeast Chorale Concerts
Northeast Chorale directed by Phil Holzman with have two concerts: Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland Street NE, and Sunday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1509 27th Ave. NE. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. The concerts will feature several anthems by contemporary choral composers and will conclude with “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi, accompanied by a string and wind ensemble. For more information, 612-440-SING or NEChorale@gmail.com.
St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral Men’s Chorale in Concert
The full ensemble’s thirty-five members will present a concert on Friday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, 1629 5th St. NE. They will present a concert of church hymns spanning the rich history of Orthodox Christian music. Musical selections will be sung in English, and feature trios, quartets and the full ensemble singing in the a cappella style, without instrumental accompaniment. Gregory Ealy, the cathedral’s music director, will lead the ensemble. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students and under 10 are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at bit.ly/svs-stmarys2016. The concert is a benefit for St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers, N.Y., which is the premiere Orthodox theological school in North America. The Seminary’s chancellor, the V. Rev. Chad Hatfield will present a lecture after the concert during a reception in the cathedral’s community hall, across the street from the concert. For more information contact David Lucs, 516-314-3198, dlucs@verizon.net.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
All are invited to the Northeast Holy Name Society Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Kolbe Hall on the Holy Cross campus, 1621 University Ave. NE. Elevator access is available at the alley entrance. Ticket prices are $8 for an adult and $4 for a child (under 12). Proceeds benefit St. John Paul II Catholic School.
St. Matthew polka service and dinner
The public is invited to attend the thirteenth annual polka service and dinner being sponsored by St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE, Columbia Heights, on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers Polka Band will be the featured musicians at the service, followed by a Bavarian dinner served in the church’s fellowship hall. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased in the church office through Oct. 24. Call 763-788-9427 for more information; handicap accessible.
St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church Fall Festival
Fall Festival at St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 2201 3rd St. NE. Sunday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Join them for Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Event features bingo, bake sale, handcrafts, silent auction, pull tabs, bottle bonanza, special raffles, games for kids and a $1,000 cash prize.
CUMC hosts National Night Out
Community United Methodist Church, located behind the Heights Theater, will be hosting a National Night Out Block Party, Tuesday Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy free food and live music with Lyndy Zabel and World Beat Connection. If able, they ask you bring a donation for SACA food shelf. (A nonperishable food item or checks will be accepted.)