Giving

A poet speaking prophecy about the dangers of living in our lower human condition. It's time for each of us to begin living into the challenge of this prophecy - to allow our illusions to die and begin building our lives, communities and country into one where common good, civility, and well-being can flourish (i.e. the vision of Jesus)!

Grace UMC begins new 6-week worship series THIS SUNDAY @ 9AM. Have you ever asked this question: Why am I here? Trying to discover the purpose of our lives can lead to a lot of questions: Who am I? Do I have a “calling?" What am I supposed to do with my life? What does purposeful living look like? Often, the world is all too ready to give us answers to these questions – promising that finding the perfect job or achieving the next milestone will make us happy. But in this series, we will embrace these questions as an invitation to discover what it is that God wants to do with the story of our lives right now.

FRIENDLY REMINDER

Full Inclusion of ALL God’s children and the election of the first African American female president of the Council of Bishops! Today marks an unprecedented moment in the history of the United Methodist Church. In many ways it feels 25 years too late and in other ways it feels like now is a time such as this for our church to finally live boldly and courageously the love of God who “draws the circle wide”! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🤎🖤 #generalconferenceoftheumc2024 #justicewins #drawthecirclewide

“Way of the Cross” Choir Cantata TONIGHT 6:30pm. 15309 Maple Island Rd | Burnsville 55306 Not sure about Good Friday? Think it’s too dark and ridden with too much guilt? That’s the way of the world! Not the way of Jesus. The way of the cross exposed the world’s madness and revealed the outpouring of a servant’s love for a broken and suffering world. Come and experience this different way knowing the Good Friday service through scripture and multiple choral pieces. #goodfriday2024

To know the love of Jesus is to LIVE the story of his love while also telling it. Join us for these community gatherings of worship next week to learn more about the embodied heartbeat Divine Love. #holyweek2024

We are excited to partner with Spirit of Truth Church for this worship service. But due to the limited seating of the worship space, those wanting to attend need to RSVP using this link: https://tinyurl.com/5n8x6amf

As the shock and grieving continues here in Burnsville after Sunday's tragedy, faith leaders from many different denominations (including Pastor Amanda from Grace UMC) have come together - in partnership with the city - to offer this prayer vigil to the entire community @ 7PM TOMORROW NIGHT. It is expected to be a large turn-out. Overflow parking and shuttles are available at Berean Baptist Church and the Burnsville Transit Station. #burnsvillemn #PrayerVigil

Last night Grace UMC here in Burnville hosted a Service of Lament & Healing for the wider community. Below is a small segment of the many prayers that were spoken and held in that space. Thought it would be healing and helpful to share this in this public digital space as well: "Tonight, we bring the fullness of our emotions over the tragedy we all experienced together in our community. We weep with the family of first responder Paul Elmstrand whose life was tragically taken too soon – light candle We weep with the family of first responder Matthew Ruge whose life was tragically taken too soon – light candle We weep with the family of first responder Adam Finseth whose life was tragically taken too soon – light candle We weep with first responder Adam Medlicott whose wounds mark the trauma and loss of comrades – light candle We weep with the unidentified 7 children and mother whose lives are now marked by violence & trauma – light candles We weep for our Burnsville and surrounding communities who are trying to make sense of senseless violence and loss of life - Light candle We weep for ourselves and the ways we feel lost to the brokenness of the world and the brokenness within each one of us – light candle We are confused, we are angry, we are sad. We do not know how to pray. And so we bring our sisters, our brothers and our community to you - O Healing God. May they trust and know there is a place of safety for them and for all seeking refuge."

Stardust. All of us. All of it. Stardust. Beginning to Infinite End. Amen. #ashwednesday

Easter Basket Silent Auction is Open!! Come worship with us at 8am or 10am Sunday mornings and then check out these incredible baskets that will help us raise funds for a much needed new roof! #thinkoutsidethebasket #easterbasket #umc #rethinkchurch #mnumc

Grace UMC shirts are in! Join us Wednesday March 20th at 5:30pm for supper and stay for inter-generational Lenten activities at 6:15! #UMC #minnesotaumc

“Take up your cross and follow me.” Join is in worship @ Grace UMC @ 8 or 10 this morning as we consider what this means in our lives today.

“In life and in death, you belong to God” #ashwednesday #holy #mnumc #rethinkchurch

Welcome to Patricia, our newest member at Grace UMC!! #transforminglives #umc #mnumc #goandmakedisciples

Lost ‘Star Word’ left at Grace with the magi. Is this yours??

Prepped, prayed over, and ready for Sunday. Join us Jan 6 @ 8 or 10am. Everyone will receive a Star Word as a guide for life and faith in the year ahead. #umc #mnumc #rethinkchurch #starwords

A big THANK YOU to those who offered gifts for Grace UMC’s giving tree. This is just a small fraction of the gifts given - these ones will be dropped off at Christina Huddleston Elementary School. Not pictured: the first found of gifts already at CHE and ALL the supplies given for various things at the church (paper, cups, trash bags, cleaning products and the list goes on and on!!) #umc #givingtree #mnumc

#christmas #christmasinburnsville #umc #graceumcburnsville

Collecting items for Lewis House for 2 more weeks. #360communities #lovegodloveneighbor #mnumc #umc

Bishop Ough presenting at Reach! Thankful for this time apart to be re-filled, inspired & equipped for bold courageous ministry. #umc #rethinkchurch #mnumc

What a joy to pray over and bless these children and their backpacks for the new school year! #blessed #blessingofthebackpacks #umc #mnumc

We’re ready for Coming Together Sunday - Sep 9th. Worship at 8 & 10. Brunch at 8:45. Bring your back packs or bags for a special blessing during worship.

Pastor Jen voted - have you?

Grace United Methodist Church is a polling place for precinct 12 - have you voted today?

Methodist night at the ball park #gotwins #mnumc

‘Winner’ of Hair Color for a Cause was Roy! $951.70 was raised for Lewis House and our apportionments! Thank you to all who participated. #360communities #umc #mnumc

Less than 24hrs to get coins, cash or checks in the jars for Hair Color for a Cause. Coins = positive points. Cash & checks = negative points. 1/2 of funds raised go to Lewis House to support moms and kids needing some help. 1/2 of funds go toward UMC Apportionments to support mission & ministry around the world. Highest point total Wednesday @ 6pm will have to dye their hair for Sunday!!

Hair Color for a Cause: 16 days left to add your coins, cash or checks. Coins = positive points. Cash & checks = negative points. Highest point total at 8pm July 25th will show off a new hair color July 29th! Who will it be? 1/2 of proceeds go to support Lewis House, 1/2 to our apportionment goal. $5000 raised and all 9 of these folks will sport a new color!! #360communities #umc #mnumc

Giving the gift of love at any time of year. ❤️ #christmasinjuly #360communities #lewishouse #umc #mnumc

Vacation Bible School, July 22-25. No Cost! 5-8pm. You won’t want to miss it. #vbs #shipwreckedvbs2018 #graceumconthego #umc

Dakotas UMC Ordination Service #graceumconthego #called

Kicking off the summer taking flat Jesus with us wherever we go. Pick up your #graceumconthego box at church!

#MNfoodShare #Easter #UMC #rethinkchurch #foodforallmn

Palm Sunday celebration! Christ’s Table is full but there’s always room for more. #mnfoodshare #umc #rethinkchurch #lent #mnumc

Staying connected to Christ, the vine. #lent #iamthevineyouarethebranches #umc

#mnfoodshare #umc #rethinkchurch #lent

#UMC #MNUMC #mnfoodshare #rethinkchurch #lent

#MNFoodShare #umc #Lent #360communities #rethinkchurch

#MNFoodShare #360communities #umc #graceumcburnsville #rethinkchurch #lent

#MNfoodshare #360communities #graceumc #umc #rethinkchurch

Happy Valen-Ash Wednesday! 5:30pm Dinner, 7:00pm Worship @ Grace UMC #ashestoashes #umc

Learning about homelessness and housing needs in Dakota County this morning. #allgodspeopleneedahome #micah #umc

Our Advent worship series is about Coming Home. What’s your favorite memory when you think about Coming Home for Christmas? #Advent #UMC #minnesotaumc

#UMC #minnesotaumc

UMCOR Silent Auction - Sun. Oct. 29th Support UMCOR and surprise a special someone with a great gift!

What a wonderful time at our first Blessing of the Animals Service.

So excited for Sep 10th. Bring your backpack to Grace UMC worship at 8 or 10am. #umc

Prepping for Coming Together Sunday and Blessing of the backpacks- Sep 10th. #umc #church #grace #backpackblessings

Methodist day at the all park.

Looking to find this angel's story...