Upcoming Events at Good Samaritan

Will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18 in Loring Park and Minnesota Reconciling Congregations will again be participating with a booth! In order to make this happen, we need your help.

Everyone is invited to drop by Good Sam and have a Popsicle with Jan Russell, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries and friends!   Host family for this event:  The Tietz family.   Hope to see you there!

Serve MSP – August 3rd to 6th   Youth (7th to 12th grade)

Join with other teens across the Twin Cities to collaborating with ministries and programs that meet the needs of our communities, especially those impacted by recent events.

To Sign up Contact Jan: jan@good.org

The Compassion Collective: a gathering of Good Samaritans seeking restoration through practicing vulnerability, self-care, and self-compassion will continue to meet the third Friday of every month from 4-5:15pm. Our July 16th gathering will be in person at Good Sam outside in the Peace Gardens weather permitting or inside in the Fireside room if needed. There is no need to register or sign-up, however, if you would like to be kept proactively informed, feel free to contact nikki@good.org.

Good Samaritan UMC is one of a group of churches and organizations in the Edina area who sponsor the Edina Grief Support Coalition.  Since COVID 19, they have been unable to meet together for speakers or small group work, but they have begun virtual meetings.  If you are interested in becoming a part of a “meeting”, there is more information at https://edinagriefsupport.org/virtual-meetings/

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!

Click the link below on Sunday at 10:45AM to join.
https://zoom.us/j/98133711893?pwd=MC91NmlwS1E3MlhHajhjTDFpTFhiZz09
Passcode: GoodSam

Rather dial in by phone? Call +1 312-626-6799. Meeting ID is 98133711893. Numeric Passcode is 4618633

Tuesday Bible Study Meeting:

• Tuesday, July 27, from 10am til Noon we will have a Bible Study Fellowship event and Celebration of Life for those Bible Study members we have lost during COVID. We will hold this event in Good Samaritan amphitheater. Park in the lower level parking lot and enter by the garage.  Bring your own chair if you wish.  If you can attend, please email Judy so she can appropriately plan refreshments.
• Tuesday, September 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 we will resume our regular indoor meetings after our year and a half pause during COVID.

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

Interested in gardening and meeting other gardeners? Then join the Garden Group. This group meets on a monthly basis (March – September) and also tours gardens each year.

Contact: Barb Kerr

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)

Sunday School meets from September – May. 

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).

Due to COVID-19 we are not currently meeting on a regular basis.

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 Sunday Sunday School Lessons

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

Sunday School meets from September – May. 

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!