St. Philip The Deacon

A Matter of Balance Class
2025-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Tuesdays, Feb 4 – March 25 | 10:00 a.m.-Noon

This program is for you if you are concerned about falls, have had a fall in the past or restrict activities because of concerns of falling.
​With a group of peers, in 8 sessions you’ll learn:

To view falls and fear of falling as controllable
Set realistic goals for increasing activity
Ways to change your environment to reduce fall risks
Exercises to increase strength,
Balance, and flexibility

​Cost: Recommended contributions to a cost share program based on income starting at $20
Pre-class information session: For those participating in the “A Matter of Balance” Class, please join us for a pre-class information session. It will be held on Sunday, January 19 between services 9:10 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. and 10:25 a.m. -10:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room, take the elevator to the mid-level and it is across from the elevator slightly to the right.
Instructors: Susan Schumacher, RN, MSN and Kristen Doherty, DPT
Questions: Contact Susan Path, RN, SPD Parish Nurse at spath@spdlc.org.

Dynamic Deacons Choir (Grades K-2)
2025-02-25 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-04 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
Dynamic Deacons is open to students in Kindergarten through Grade 2. In this choir, children learn what it means to sing for joy as we sing to praise God. Choir is a wonderful way for your child to meet other children at St. Philip the Deacon and for parents to meet each other. Dynamic Deacons rehearse on Tuesdays 5:00-5:30. Contact Sam Grace at sgrace@spdlc.org for more information.
View & download the choir schedule for the 2024-2025 HERE!
Contact Sam Grace at sgrace@spdlc.org for more information!

SPD Tuesday Night AA Group
2025-02-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
SPD hosts a local weekly meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. This group is currently meeting via Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. year round. Please contact the Minnesota chapter of AA for information about joining this meeting.

SPD Ringers
2025-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Weekly practice for our SPD bell choir the SPD Ringers. Contact JoBeth Ranfranz at jranfranz@spdlc.org.

Men's Bible Study
2025-02-26 06:30 - 07:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Join us for the Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study & Fellowship. It’s open to men of all ages. Meets in the Fireside Room, middle level. If you have questions, contact Ed Wasz, at 763-218-5351 or edwin.wasz@gmail.com.

Caregiver's Support Group
2025-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
A mutual support group and respite time for those who are providing personal nursing care for a spouse or family member at home.
The SPD Caregiver’s Support Group is meeting regularly in the Fireside Room Wednesdays at 1 p.m. If you are caring for a loved one and would like the support of others with shared experiences, please join the group!

SPD Singers
2025-02-26 17:15 - 17:55 (America/Chicago) | MN
SPD Singers is open to students in Grades 6-12 who like to have fun singing with their friends. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:55 p.m. Confirmation students can sing & still eat pizza at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays!
Download the schedule for 2024-2025 HERE!
Contact Sam Grace at sgrace@spdlc.org for more information.

Confirmation - Middle School
2025-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Confirmation classes are for students in grades 6 – 8 and culminate with the Rite of Confirmation in January of the student’s 9th grade year. Pizza & Play will take place each Wednesday evening from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. when Confirmation is meeting. Drop off your child or come in and have pizza $1/slice. Punch cards are available for purchase at $10 each: click to purchase.
Please look at the 2024-2025 Middle School Calendar. There are some nights when Confirmation will not meet or will have special programming such as a Service night.
Please register at spdlc.org/register

Sanctuary Choir
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Sanctuary Choir is open to high school students through adults. We rehearse Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. beginning on September 4, 2024. Returning choir members are pre-registered for the new season; new members are asked to register for the Sanctuary Choir at spdlc.org/register.
To view the choir schedule for the 2024-2025 season, please click HERE!
If you have questions, please contact Sam Grace at sgrace@spdlc.org.

Koin: Ministry for High Schoolers
2025-02-26 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Koin comes from the Greek word “Koinonia” which means Christian fellowship. During these Wednesday evenings from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. our high school youth will spend time sharing stories, playing games, serving our community, Bible reflections & more. Students in 9th grade are welcome to join after their confirmation class on Wednesday evenings. Please contact Olsen Pancoast at 0pancoast@spdlc.org.
Koin will kick off on September 18!
Download the 2024-2025 KOIN schedule here!

Yoga @ SPD
2025-02-27 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Thursday Mornings at 9:00 a.m. – Join us for our Slow Flow yoga class. in the Center for Faith & Life. (CFL). Everyone is welcome! This 55-minute class will include devotions, prayer, gentle movement and stretching. Contact Amanda Berger at aberger@spdlc.org if you have any questions.

Chair Yoga
2025-02-27 11:30 - 12:15, 2025-03-03 11:30 - 12:15 (America/Chicago) | MN
Join us for Chair Yoga on Mondays & Thursdays from 11:30 – 12:15 p.m. Enter on the lower level at door E. The class will be held in the Center for Faith & Life. Dress in comfortable clothing. Free will donations are accepted. If you have questions, contact Kathy Hagedorn khagedorn@spdlc.org

Prayer Shawl Ministry Gatherings
2025-02-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
The Prayer Shawl Ministry group will meet the 4th Thursday of each month at SPD to share a couple hours of stitching and praying together as they work to create beautiful prayer shawls and baptismal blankets. All knitters and crocheters are welcome to join this time of community, creativity and support. To learn more, contact Susan Path at spath@spdlc.org.

Silent Movie with Organ
2025-02-28 17:15 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Friday, Feb. 28 at Dinner 5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ($10) | Movie 7 p.m. (Free)
Don’t miss the opportunity to relive cinematic history and enjoy the rare experience of a silent film accompanied by a majestic, live organ performance. Our guest organist, Jason Roberts, will perform during the showing of the 1925 Charlie Chaplin movie, “Gold Rush.” An optional dinner is planned prior to the movie, for which reservations are required, and the cost is $10. The movie itself is free. You only need to register if you are attending the dinner portion. The film runs around an hour and a half, is family friendly, and kids are invited to attend. However, younger children may prefer to attend the simultaneous Kids Movie Night, starting at 6 p.m., which includes a pizza supper.

Kids Movie Night
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.
Kids are invited to bring a pillow and blanket and watch a movie at church! Pajamas are welcome but not required. Pizza will be served and then we will watch a movie on the big screen. Kids younger than kindergarten will be in the Childcare Center. Cost is $5/child, which covers pizza, drink and dessert. If your child would like to bring a friend, you have the option to add a guest when you register.

Worship at 5 p.m.
2025-03-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Saturday 5 p.m. worship is a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, with Holy Communion.

Worship at 8:15 a.m.
2025-03-02 08:15 - 09:15 (America/Chicago) | St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
Sunday – 8:15 a.m. Join us for a traditional worship service.

Worship at 9:30 a.m.
2025-03-02 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Sunday – 9:30 a.m. Attend in person or join us at spdlc.org/livestream for a traditional style of worship with music led by our organist.

Worship at 10:45 a.m.
2025-03-02 10:45 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | MN
Sunday – 10:45 a.m. Join us for this more Contemporary style of worship!

Holy Grounds
2025-03-03 09:45 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) | MN
Led by Amanda Berger and Jen Galley, Holy Grounds is devotional time for anyone looking to deepen their relationship with God while exploring a variety of spiritual practices. This practical class will include devotional prayer and study, devotional practices and faithful conversation. Mondays at 9:45 am, resuming Monday, September 16. New participants are always welcome; no registration necessary. Contact Amanda at aberger@spdlc.org or Jen at jgalley@spdlc.org if you have questions!

Abide
2025-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Abide in scripture. in prayer. with others.
Cost: Free
Leaders: Amanda Berger, Renee Putnam, & Jen Galley
Abide is a weekly gathering designed to help you follow Jesus in your everyday life. Each month, we’ll focus on one passage of scripture, exploring it through study, prayer, loving our neighbors, and storytelling.

Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church
2025-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Mondays, February 3 – March 10 6:30 -7:30 pm
Gain an exciting vision of hope for today and the future. This 6-week video Bible study by biblical scholar, N.T. Wright brings us inside the Scriptures to grasp the full, breathtaking hope Jesus offers the world, and its impact on our lives today.
Together, we’ll explore topics such as:

What is heaven really like?

What hope does the gospel hold for this present life?

How might we experience the hope of the gospel and participate in God’s healing work in the world around us?

Leader: Rev. Wayne Peterson
Cost: $8 for Participant Guide

Men's Discussion Group
2025-03-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
The Tuesday Men’s Discussion Group is a welcoming group of friends, meeting on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Previously meeting on-line, this group will begin in-person meetings on May 18, 2021. If you’d like to join this group, please send an email to info@spdlc.org and we’ll get you connected.

Thrive: Cancer Support Group
2025-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Thrive: Cancer Support Group- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in the Fireside Room
Thrive is a new group here at SPD, designed to help support people who are living with cancer. If you are a cancer survivor or are currently living with cancer, and would like to help support each other, you are invited to join the Thrive group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1 p.m. Contact Susan Path to learn more: spath@spdlc.org or 763-475-7168.

Spirit Beads
2025-03-04 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Come and see how art and creativity can bring you closer to God. Leave with a creation that will help guide you in prayer. All skill levels are welcome in this Open House style of class. Please register at spdlc.org/register! Offered the first Tuesday of every month from 3 – 7 p.m. starting Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and concluding on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. There will be no class in October.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2025-03-04 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Tuesday, Mar. 4 from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar for this church-wide event, a Pancake Supper, which is the day before Ash Wednesday. If you would like to help with making pancakes please contact Cindy Carlson at ccarlson@spdlc.org. There is no cost for dinner, but to help with planning, please register at spdlc.org.
