Upcoming February 2026
Lenten Dinner Church – Wednesday Evenings, February 25 – March 25
During Lent, we gather as community to worship together around tables. We share a meal, pray, and hear a word that carries us through the rest of the week. This is not a potluck; just come to be fed. 5:30-6:30p. No sign-up needed.
Lenten “Sustained by Community Series” - Sundays, February 22 - March 29
After worship every Sunday in Lent, we will gather and share with others how community and liturgy sustain us through our lives. Sign-up in the narthex or online if you intend to be part of any of these sessions. No need to make it to all!
February 22: Sustained by being together (Gathering)
March 1: Sustained by being real (Confession and Forgiveness)
March 8: Sustained by a living word (Scripture)
March 15: Sustained by prayer and peace (Prayers and Peace)
March 22: Sustained by the table (Communion)
March 29: Sustained by a calling in the world (Sending)
Prayer Shawl Ministry - February 25
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the fourth Wednesday at 1:00p to knit and crochet prayer shawls, lap blankets, and baptismal blankets. All skill levels are welcome!
Walk Through the Bible - Sundays after Worship
This is a no-prep Bible Study that meets most Sundays of the program year. We discuss a different book every week and welcome new people all the time.
Adult Bible Study - Thursday Mornings
Start your Thursday (9:30a) with an hour of Scripture, conversation, and fresh insights. Open to everyone. Teachers rotate. No preparation or sign-up.
Kids’ Choir
The Choir sings in worship a few times throughout the year with practices for 15-20 minutes right after worship in the Sanctuary. No sign-up is required.
This Spring, kids will sing: Sundays, March 15 and May 3
Rehearsals will be: February 22, March 1, 8, 22, 29, April 19, 26
High School Youth Group
The group meets every other week after worship, gathering for snacks and conversation. They get to support each other; discuss faith and the difference it makes in our lives. Next meeting: February 22nd after service.
Confirmation
Our faith development program for middle school students (grades 6-8). Meets once a month on Sundays. Contact pastors for more info.
Grace Neighbors/Brave-ly
We have recently partnered with BRAVE-LY, a mutual aid hub serving Burnsville, Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, and Lakeville to support their food distribution. There are many ways of getting involved, from donating supplies to packing and delivering bags to a central location, to coloring notes of care and encouragement. Reach out to Pr. Reed if you’d like to get involved – the most consistent opportunities will be on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Darts
DARTS Breathing Space is a group respite program that offers caregivers a needed break by providing supervision, socializing, and activities for the care receiver. The program is designed for individuals with early- to mid-stage memory loss or other conditions that require some supervision. The program meets at Grace on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. If you are interested in volunteering at Breathing Space, please contact Annie David, Volunteer Programs Manager at DARTS, 651-234-2227 or annie.david@darts1.org.
Below are Ministry Teams, which means if you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, you are welcome and invited to attend and participate in Ministry Team meetings and projects!
Public Faith - Next Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24th at 6:30p
This team continues to deepen our congregation’s shared commitments to anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, climate justice, and generosity, as we seek to live out Christ’s love in the world, through education and action. In recent months, this is the team that has been primarily plugged into ISAIAH organizing work and responding to the needs of our neighbors.
Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) - Next Meeting Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:30p
Nurturing faith formation programs, events, and care for families with kids in the first third of their lives. Meets first Tuesdays at 5:30p.
Guatemala Partnership
Grace is in partnership with the congregation of Mensajeros de Cristo in Guatemala, journeying together in the love of Christ, through prayer, mutual respect and understanding, and frequent communication.
Movie Screening on Friday, February 20th, 6:30-8:30p
Ixcanul has been celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Mayan culture and for bringing attention to the experiences of indigenous peoples in Guatemala. The movie was filmed in Guatemala and features native speaking actors, many of them non-professional actors. The movie is filmed in a native Mayan language with English subtitles. Ixcanul presents real-life issues in a slightly fictionalized manner; the content of the movie would not be appropriate for pre-teens.