SPRING 2023 COMMUNITIES

FAMILIES WITH YOUNG KIDS

C O N N E C T

We are a community of parents with young kids who want to pursue Jesus and run after Him together. We know finding community during this season of life can be tough and want to create a space where we as parents can get together to worship, study the Bible, hear from the Lord, and encourage one another. Each week of the month will be a rotation between meeting as couples, just moms, just dads, and then all together with our kiddos. We can’t wait to lock eyes with Jesus and pursue Him with you!

Location: Northeast Minneapolis
Leader(s): Ryan + Brenna Schueller
Contact: schueller.ryan@gmail.com
Demographic: Young families

THURS | 7PM | WEEKLY

$100 Dinner

C O N N E C T

This group is designed to connect with one another over a meal, grow deeper in relationship with each other and the Lord, and bless people in our community! We will meet once a month at a different restaurant or cafe with the goal of tipping our server with $100/adult. Join us for every gathering or whenever you are able!

Location: Various
Leader(s): Trent + Sarah Anderson, Maia + Andrew Macagnone
Contact: sarah@riotravelers.com
Demographic: All, children welcome

MON | 6PM | MONTHLY

BLACK VOICES

C O N N E C T

We’re gathering as people of color to become unified in one voice around Jesus! Gatherings will include food, fellowship, and discussion. We want to discover how the Black community can come together in unity and, from that place, be an extension of God’s love to all people. Our next gathering will be March 25th!

Location: Columbia Heights
Leader(s): Marla Smith, Keta Smith, Rachel Fadina
Contact: ketasmith@gmail.com
Demographic: African + African-American

SAT | 6:30PM | MONTHLY

College Encounter Night

C O N N E C T

We gather to seek the Lord and create a space on campus to look at Jesus, believing that any movement of God on college campuses will first start by a marking of His presence! This is a place where we come to minister to the heart of God. As we love Him we will be transformed by Him, seeing restoration, deliverance, and healing take place. If you burn for college age people to know the Lord, this community is for you!

Location: Bethel University
Leader(s): Brett Martin & Savannah Heeren
Contact: brettjm123@gmail.com
Demographic: College students

THURS | 6PM | WEEKLY

SHABBAT SHALOM

C O N N E C T

Shabbat Shalom is designed to practice healthy rhythms in a community setting. Every other Friday we come together to rest, feast, and meditate on Jesus as the center of a meaningful life. Everyone contributes something to a potluck style meal and every night's content is a little different! If you're looking to find your people and to practice healthy rhythms, come check us out!

Location: New Brighton
Leader: Jordan + Morgan Whitney
Contact: morganelisewhitney@gmail.com
Demographic: All — no children, please

FRIDAY | 6PM | EVERY OTHER WEEK

MEN ON FIRE

C O N N E C T

This group is for men wanting depth - depth with God, with themselves and with others. We will grow deeper in Him as we worship, pray, learn, discuss, encourage, confess, support and love each other. Come burn with us!

Location: Fridley
Leader(s): Jay Bronkhorst + Josh Steenhoven
Contact: bronkman77@yahoo.com
Demographic: Men

THURS | 6:30PM | EVERY OTHER WEEK

PURSUING A KINGDOM LIFESTYLE

L I F E

Join us as we discover more of Jesus by diving into the Sermon on the Mount. Together, we will learn how to walk in the Kingdom lifestyle He describes. Not a class – a mutual exploration of the heart of God  through worship, prayer, and bible study. We'll see what our everyday life looks like when we love God with all our hearts and our neighbors as ourselves. Monet, the cat, may occasionally offer his opinion.

Location: Maplewood/Little Canada
Leader(s): Mark + Cynthia Kretschmar
Contact: mark@theyunderstand.com
Demographic: All, no children please

THURS | 6:30PM | EVERY OTHER WEEK

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY

L I F E

Join us as we encounter the Lord on Tuesday nights through community, worship, prayer, and the Word! We always start the night off by ministering to His heart through worship and let Holy Spirit lead where He wants to go! We follow that time by either getting in the Word on a personal level, hearing from guest speakers, or allowing space for people in the community to share testimony. We close the night with ministry time of praying into things that the Lord highlights! We have a saying at Lighthouse: “When you’re here you’re family!”

Location: St. Anthony
Leader(s): Noah + Hannah Egeberg, and Alex Heltemes
Contact: noah.egeberg4@gmail.com, hannahvegeberg@gmail.com
Demographic: All

TUES | 7PM | WEEKLY

RAISING ADVENTURERS

C O N N E C T

The Raising Adventurers community is for parents who want to ignite a passion for adventure in their children. We will go exploring in the woods to learn and do fun projects! It is our desire that each child will feel the freedom to explore creation and have the opportunity to try new things!

Location: Regional and state parks
Leader(s): Jeri Austad and Monica Malley
Contact: jeriaustad@gmail.com
Demographic: Families

TUES | 10AM | EVERY OTHER WEEK

SOJOURN

L I F E

Sojourn is a community for anyone who is looking for a break in their busy week/life to gather and connect with others and the Lord. Our desire is to cultivate a family living room feel where everyone feels seen, heard, and known as we pursue deeper relationships with Jesus and each other. This season we plan to meet in our living room to pray, practice honor time, read the Word, worship, connect with each other and go wherever the Spirit leads! We are excited for what the Lord is going to do this season and would love for you to join us!

Location: Brooklyn Park
Leader: Greg + Alysha Northrop, Jacob + Maggie Lage
Contact: alyshamg23@gmail.com
Demographic: All, children welcome

TUES | 6:30 PM | EVERY OTHER WEEK

PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES

C O N N E C T

Do you have kids in public schools? You're not alone. Let's join together in hope that our families can thrive. There are many challenges related to being a part of our public school communities. Come to connect, compare notes, and learn from the experiences of others. Come to pray together and be encouraged toward more intentional prayer for your kids and their schools. Come to explore practical ways our families can live out kingdom identity through school life. Gatherings will be the first and third Thursdays of each month!

Location: Arden Hills
Leader(s): Brad + Jana Henkel
Contact: bandjh.indo@gmail.com
Demographic: Parents. No children, please

THURS | 6:30PM | EVERY OTHER WEEK

fathers for the fatherless

C O N N E C T

Calling all men! We will have weekly optional bike rides (weather permitting) as a group of men as we train for the F4F 100 mile bike ride to raise money and awareness for an awesome cause. We will also meet once a month for prayer and fellowship! Whether you've been a lifelong cyclist or have never ridden a bike, whether you’re a dad or not, we would love to have you. The heart of the community is to push one another to do something challenging, pushing back against any passivity in our lives while also diving deeper on how we can be better father's (spiritually/physically) to those in our lives.

Location: North Metro
Leader(s): Mike Schultz + Cody Beam + Pete Stanley
Contact: mike@miketschultz.com
Demographic: Men, no children please

SAT | TBD | WEEKLY

WORKING MOMS

C O N N E C T

The Working Moms group is for any mom who works outside the home, with the goal to support and encourage one another as we balance our families and professional careers! We will meet monthly to share our experiences, help each other troubleshoot the realities that come with being a working mama, and pray for and encourage one another as we discern how we can live into our callings both in the home and in the workplace.

Location: Churchill Street (Shoreview)
Leader(s): Jessie Aakre + Megan Fraboni
Contact: jessi.aakre@gmail.com
Demographic: Working mothers, no children please

THURS | MORNING | MONTHLY

MEn’s Bible Study

C O N N E C T

This group meets immediately following Men's Prayer on Monday mornings. Each Monday we dig into a Scripture together in order to understand it and apply it to our lives. We finish by praying the Scripture over each other and the men of our community. This is not lecture, this is interactive! We're having a great time together growing, stretching, and encouraging each other and we want you to join us. Every man is welcome!

Location: EVERYDAY Office
Leader: Todd Bullock + Taylor Marshall
Contact: toddbullock@yahoo.com
Demographic: Men, no children please

MON | 8AM | EVERY WEEK

Climbers community

C O N N E C T

Climber's Community creates fellowship around the hobby, and builds ambassadors of Jesus at the climbing gym. Rock-climbing is a highly social sport. That's why it's one of the best places to represent Christ in our city! Whether you're just getting started or flashing V8s we want you there! Gatherings will consist of climbing, some sort of prayer/devotional, and end with optional lunch somewhere nearby. Don't be shy!

Location: Minneapolis Bouldering Project
Leader: Noah Raisanen + Nathan Doely
Contact: noahraisanen@gmail.com
Demographic: All, no children please

SAT | 9:30AM | WEEKLY

Weekly women’s prayer

C O N N E C T

Come join this group of hungry women as we gather together to pursue Jesus and minister to His heart through prayer. We look forward to giving Him our early morning every Wednesday at 6 AM. Come expectant to fan the flame of love and partner with His heart!

Location: North Oaks/Vadnais Heights
Leader: Megan Fraboni + Noelle Hill
Contact: Fraboni.megan@gmail.com
Demographic: Women, no children please

WED | 6AM | WEEKLY

Let The Good Times Roll

C O N N E C T

This community group is designed to cultivate new friendships within the body of Christ. We love creating space to relax and hangout with one another whether that looks like doing fun activities such as ice skating, going to local concerts, and bowling or simply enjoying each others company with a game or movie night. We would love to hangout and get to know you all!

Location: Richfield/Bloomington area
Leader(s): Hannah Penny + Annabeth DeLoach!
Contact: hannahpenny04@gmail.com
Demographic: College, Post college. No children please.

THURS | 6:30PM | EVERY OTHER WEEK

Guys Grill

C O N N E C T

This group exists to give guys a place to take a breath and unpack life with other men in a safe place. Group meetings include quality conversation, grilled meats, laughing, prayer, healing, prophecy, encouragement, healthy competition, and fellowship.

Location: Shoreview
Leader(s): Angelo Fraboni and Pete Stanley
Contact: angelo.fraboni@outlook.com
Demographic: Men, no children please.

THURS | 6:30PM | MONTHLY