Upcoming Events at Good Samaritan

The resounding request from those who participated in our adults only, “Refill Your Cup, Restore Your Soul” Self-Compassion Series in March was for more. More time together, more learning, more ways to practice and share self-compassion.

As such, please welcome: The Compassion Collective: a gathering of good samaritans seeking restoration through practicing vulnerability, self-care, and self-compassion. This community will meet on the third Friday of every month from 4-5:15pm starting on Friday May 21st via Zoom.

Join us Wednesdays May 5th and May 12th via Zoom from 7-8pm as we explore transforming relationships by learning more about the power of empathy to strengthen and heal our connections.

When

Starts: 07/12/2021
Ends: 07/16/2021
Times: 9am – 4pm

Where

Good Samaritan UMC Edina MN
5730 Grove Street
Edina, MN 55436

Cost

$50 per participant

Questions?  Contact:

Jan Russell, 952-452-9398

Bringing back the old school coffee fellowship on Sundays only with a virtual twist! Join members of the mission team and friends for Zoom Coffee Fellowship on Sundays from 10:45am – 11:30am. All are welcome!

Tuesday Bible Study is meeting via Zoom on the following dates:

• May 11^th, 10am a program, “Who are the Anabaptist?”.  If new please email Judy Hillger (cjhillger@comcast.net) to receive information to connect.

Contact: Carol Smith

Join join from 8:30-10am for good conversation and fellowship.

For more information contact: Bill VanBenthuysen

Come & join this fun group of men for good food, discussion and laughter.

Contact: Dean Adams

Gather monthly with other moms to share stories and laughter. Learn helpful tips from each other while forming friendships.

Contact: Jan@good.org

This club meets monthly for lively discussion on a current book, fellowship and of course refreshments.

Contact: Victoria Dunn

Calling all Knitters, Quilters and Embroiderers! Work on personal projects while enjoying the company of others

Contact: Carol

Join this fun group monthly to visit museums, gardens, historical buildings and churches. Afterwards enjoy lunch together at a nearby restaurant. Carpool available.

Contact: Joann Knutson

Open to any adult who loves to sing. This choir provides weekly music at most Sunday services. This is a friendly, supportive group where you will be accepted and in addition, your faith will be nurtured.

Learn More: TBD

Grades 6 – 12. This groups meets weekly to enjoy music, snacks and the sharing of “Highs & Lows.”  The Youth Choir provides fun and fulfilling music many times a year during Sunday Worship Service. All are welcome to join this group!
Learn More: TBD

Grades 3 – 6. This choir provides children with the opportunity to learn more about worship. Part-singing is expanded and there are opportunities to play musical instruments and sing with the Youth and Chancel choirs.

Learn more: TBD

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade. Alleluia choir provides an opportunity for spiritual growth and development through music. Basic music fundamentals and music reading skills are explored.
Learn More: TBD

4 & 5 Year Olds. The love of music is nurtured in young singers through songs and musical games.
Learn More: TBD

Good Samaritan’s adult bell choir performs monthly at Sunday Worship Services in addition to playing in festivals and concerts throughout the Twin Cities.

Learn More: Contact Sue Nissen at bells@good.org

This is Good Samaritan’s contemporary music ensemble. This group presents a variety of original songs as well as familiar covers. In addition to performing monthly during a Sunday Worship Service, Homeward Bound also performs at other venues in the community.

Learn More: Contact Brad Carlin at Good Samaritan Homeward Bound

Students learn through activities and discussion how faith impacts our understanding and response to current events.

Jr and Sr. High Sunday School   (7th grade through 12th Grade)

Weekly Video Lessons can be found in 2 locations:

• • GOOD.ORG
  • YOUTUBE

SR HIGH is all about finding community and deepening friendships while continuing to explore faith together. All 9th – 12th graders are invited to co-create a place where they can be themselves, share in joys and struggles, participate in games, activities, conversations and serve others through various projects, all while continuing to seek and experience God’s transformative presence in our lives.

Sr. High Youth Group– Topic – Super Heroes
Zoom Meeting ID 951 1716 0834 Passcode GoodSam

Buzz is all about having fun, building friendships and exploring faith together. Buzz is open to all and strives to be a safe place for everyone to be themselves as we share our highs & lows, participate in games and activities, learn about and experience God’s love and grace in our lives and serve others through projects.

9th graders are invited to participate in a 9-month Confirmation program as an intentional journey; digging deeper into the Christian faith, their understanding and relationship with God, and what it means to live out the vows of Christian discipleship in their everyday lives.

Confirmation 2021 – Next Class – February 28^th 3pm

The Good Samaritan ASP planning meeting has made the decision not to go to ASP this summer(2021).

Meet other young Good Sam people for fellowship and thoughtful faith discussion while experiencing different pubs in the Metro area.

Contact: jan@good.org

Volunteer at the Chanhassen location with a group from Good Sam on a monthly basis. Pack meals to fight hunger around the world.

Contact: cjhillger@comcast.net

Children’s Weekly ONLINE Sunday Sunday School Lessons

Elementary Sunday School (Kindergarten through 6th grade) 11:00 am

Weekly Video Lessons can be found in 2 locations:

• Good.org
• Youtube

At Good Samaritan, we offer a responsive Methodist Sunday School curriculum designed for the needs, questions and topics affecting our kids today. Our approach to Sunday School is all about connecting the Bible to children’s everyday lives. We create a fun, safe space, and lasting friendships. Adult volunteers contribute to the planning and teach age appropriate curriculum.

Topics Include: Bible story reenactments, environmental stewardship and service projects.

The large, light-filled, and welcoming nursery is staffed by professional childcare workers. Your child can enjoy the nursery while you enrich your soul and mind in worship. The Nursery is on the upper level, steps from our sanctuary.

W.I.L.D. Ones: Willing Involved Loving Disciples – 5th and 6th grade youth group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Community Room from September – May.

Parents participate in collaborative planning of children’s programs and volunteer to assist or lead many of the special activities offered for children and their families. The children’s council offers a fun way to meet other parents and serve the children’s ministry at Good Samaritan!

Want to Help Out?

Contact Jan@good.org or Committee Co-Chairs Jill Bickett jillbickett@hotmail.com and Cassidy Steiner cassidysteiner@yahoo.com to learn more!