Programs & Events
In addition to our weekly Sunday worship Epworth provides a number of ongoing programs and one-time events that are full of community, fulfillment and fun. See upcoming programs in our calendar and check out descriptions of our recurring programming.
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WORSHIP: Walking with Faith - Let Me See
Have you ever walked through your neighborhood with someone who has never been there before?
HARVEST FESTIVAL in the FRONT YARD!
Wear your Halloween costume to church and enjoy the fall weather at Epworth this Sunday!
CABIN FEVER - Costumes are optional!
Caregivers! Bring your toddlers 0-5 for child’s play, story time, fun, exploration & snacks!
PASTY SALE PREP
Do you have time to lend a hand in cutting up vegetables or making dough? Come on over to the church kitchen and help us prepare for the big pasty making day. All are welcome for a short or long time. Get ready to get your hands dirty!
AUTUMN PASTY SALE - Come and get them!
No preservatives, fresh made and good for you! Just $8 each. Order by Wednesday, October 30.
WORSHIP + LUNCH: All Saints Day - Home of God
We will celebrate and grieve the loss of loved ones on All Saints Day.
CABIN FEVER
Caregivers! Bring your toddlers 0-5 for child’s play, story time, fun, exploration & snacks!
CABIN FEVER
Caregivers! Bring your toddlers 0-5 for child’s play, story time, fun, exploration & snacks!
CABIN FEVER
Caregivers! Bring your toddlers 0-5 for child’s play, story time, fun, exploration & snacks!
CABIN FEVER
Caregivers! Bring your toddlers 0-5 for child’s play, story time, fun, exploration & snacks!
WORSHIP + SERVICE PROJECT: Walking with Faith - How to Serve
Jesus, as usual, gives us a good place to start. We serve. We realign ourselves toward service with one another, our community, and our world.
BRUNCH BUNCH: In the Neighborhood
We will be meeting after worship to walk down to enjoy lunch together at locally owned India Kutir. Come enjoy good conversation and a great fall walk in the community!
WORSHIP: Walking with Faith - Using our Tools
There are many opportunities today to not only teach a new thing but also to enact a new thing in the community as we let go of the weight of stuff so that we can use what we have to further God’s beautiful purposes in the world.
WORSHIP + COMMUNION: Walking with Faith - Deep Connection
Let’s take a walk with Jesus this October. As you might suspect, walking with Jesus is not only good for the body, but is also good for the mind as Jesus often asks us to stretch our thinking into new possibilities and new understandings.
Worship: For Such A Time
What characteristics do you think it takes to influence a person effectively?
All Church Picnic & Fishing @ Lake Nokomis!
After church we will carpool over to Lake Nokomis for a potluck picnic lunch and enjoy some fishing on the pier.
Worship: In Praise of Women Who Lead
What women in your life lead? What characteristics about them do you admire?
Rummage Sale
Bring what you like to church before Wednesday 9/18 and we will have a reuse and repurpose sale in the basement. Bars and coffee will be available as well.
Worship: Holding Onto Wisdom
How do you define wisdom? What are the characteristics of someone who is foolish (not wise)? Join us as we explore these topics.
Ongoing Programs
Book or Bible Studies
There are also book studies and bible thumping sessions throughout the liturgical seasons and as the activist spirit calls.
Typically 2-6 weeks long the topics vary and are always supported by a facilitator. Watch our calendar and Facebook page for specifics.
Prayer and Prayer Chain
Epworth believes that prayer, whether as a united body or as an individual - is crucial and important to a sacred and spiritual life. We do pray together during worship. There is also an active prayer group that maintains the prayer chain – taking in requests weekly from those in need. The chain is important and isn’t broken.
Weed & Water Wednesdays/Cabin Fever
Besides worship, families in Longfellow, South Minneapolis engage in Weed and Water Wednesdays throughout the summer and Cabin Fever Wednesdays throughout the winter. These two programs are active times for children and caregivers from 0 to 100 to interact, play and be social together.
Weed and Water Wednesdays involve organized learning and tactile experiences in the Community Garden next to the building. Cabin Fever is a time in the colder winter months to come together and participate in the warm building basement. Both programs offer free, social and support opportunities for kids, parents and grandparents!
Brunch Bunch
About once a month we meet after church on Sunday to go and enjoy lunch together in fellowship at a local neighborhood restaurant in the Longfellow or Seward neighborhood. Come enjoy conversation and get to know each other a little more while enjoying the wonderful family owned restaurants in our neighborhood! Keep an eye on the calendar for when and where.
Weekly Sunday School for All Ages
There is a weekly Sunday School available before worship, specifically for adults and kids. Once a month we do an intergenerational lesson and singalong.
