Mark your calendars now for Good Samaritan Circle Dinners set for Friday, Oct. 1, at 6 PM. These are informal pot-lucks for six or eight held at members’ homes, an excellent opportunity for fellowship. Interested in attending and possibly hosting? Sign-up sheets will be available after church throughout September, or you can contact Bob Anderson at 952.937.8656 or  rkanderson61@usfamily.net.

Friday Night at the Movies
September 10, 7 PM, Room 201
Movie: THE YOUNG VICTORIA
Admission: Cash contribution to the food shelves
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Theatre a la mode meets to attend a play together and then go out for a discussion afterwards. 

Dudley: Rigged for Laughter!
World premiere – a hilarious look at the life of the legendary comedy impresario Dudley Riggs, a forth-generation circus kid who grew up to found the Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis.  Performed in the brilliant comic style of the Brave New Workshop and told by a zany cast of characters who know and love him, Dudley: Rigged for Laughter! is a madcap sketch comedy show packed with laughs and music. 
Saturday, October 23, 2:00 p.m.
$17.00
History Theatre
Reservations to Becky Sechrist by Sunday, October 10.

The 4th Tuesday Readers will meet at 7:00 PM in the Fireside Room, on the 4th Tuesday of each month.  All are welcome. Contact Ron at rwshirk@comcast.net if you have questions.

The UMW Afternoon Book Group will meet Thursday, September 9, at 1:00 PM in the Fireside Room to discuss The House at Sugar Beach—In Search of a Lost African Childhood by Helen Cooper. Join us for discussion and refreshments. All are welcome.

Our meetings are the second Thursday of each month, September through May. We welcome women of the church to join us. The following books will be discussed during the coming year:
2010-11 BOOK SELECTIONS

Sept. 9—House at Sugar Beach in Search of a Lost African Childhood by Helen Cooper

Oct. 14—Benny and Shrimp by Katarina Mazetti

Nov. 11—Pearl of China: a Novel by Anchee Min

Dec. 9—Christmas Lunch, share a reading

Jan. 13—Waiting for White Horses by Nathan Jorgenson

Hearts of Hope is a spiritually-based support group for parents, families, and friends of GLBT persons where everyone will feel safe and welcome. Maybe a family member or friend has revealed him or herself to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. The revelation of your loved one’s sexual orientation or gender identity can bring up a range of responses. Some people find themselves repressing their feelings while others may be flooded by over-whelming emotions. One common experience is the need for a period of adjustment to come to a new understanding and relationship with your loved one.

All persons are welcome to join us for quilting, knitting, handwork, and fellowship. We meet every Monday at the church in the youth room from 1 - 3 p.m. If you're new to quilting… we'll be glad to teach you.

All men are invited to eat breakfast and enjoy a time of fellowship at Eden Avenue Grill, Arcadia Street , Edina, the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 8:00 am.

All men are invited to eat breakfast and enjoy fellowship together at Pearson's Restaurant, 3808 W 50th Street in Edina, each Friday from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Each month men and women of all levels of bridge-playing ability meet together on a Friday or Saturday night at church to play bridge. The night and/or week vary from month to month, so watch the bulletin for details.