St. Philip The Deacon

Group Spiritual Direction
2023-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., beginning October 11
Spiritual direction is the art of holy listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journey. In these weekly gatherings, participants will take turns sharing and listening for the movement of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Registration is required by contacting Amanda Berger at aberger@spdlc.org by October 9, so that groups can be formed ahead of our October 11 meeting. These group will meet through mid-December. New group direction opportunities will be offered beginning mid-January.
For more information about the process, please reach out to Amanda at aberger@spdlc.org.
Spiritual Direction Frequently Asked Questions

Confirmation - 9th Grade
2023-10-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Confirmation for 9th graders will meet beginning October 4th through December 20th. The Rite of Confirmation will take place in January, 2024. Pizza & Play will be every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. when Confirmation classes meet.
For more information contact Olsen Pancoast at opancoast@spdlc.org.

Sanctuary Choir
2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-10-25 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 6, 2023. 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 2023-2024 season, please click HERE!

Moms In Prayer – High School, College & Career Group
2023-10-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-26 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m., Beginning Thursday, Sept. 21
All moms of WHS students, OHS students and adult children (college or career) are invited to meet on Thursdays from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. to pray for our schools and kids. We welcome you whether you are brand new to praying or a seasoned prayer warrior. We will meet in Room 101, which is on the lower level near the Childcare Center. For more information about this group, contact Beth Albright at albri003@umn.edu. For more information about Moms In Prayer, visit momsinprayer.org.

Joy Circle
2023-10-20 12:15 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Joy Circle meets the third Friday of the month during the academic year at 12:15 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Circles are monthly gatherings for women. Each gathering includes time for fellowship, study and service. New members are always welcome. To help find the best Circle for you, please contact Cindy Carlson at 763-475-7115 or ccarlson@spdlc.org.

Worship at 5 p.m.
2023-10-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-28 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.
2023-10-22 08:15 - 09:15, 2023-10-29 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.
2023-10-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-10-29 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.
2023-10-22 10:45 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | MN
Sunday – 10:45 a.m. Join us for this more Contemporary style of worship!

Four Gospels; One Jesus
2023-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Join Pastor Mathison for a 6-week study of the four gospels on Mondays at 6:30 pm beginning October 16 and continuing through November 20.
Session 1 Introduction to the Good News from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Session 2 The Gospel According to Mark
Session 3 The Gospel According to Matthew
Session 4 The Gospel According to Luke
Session 5 The Gospel According to John
Session 6 Jesus: The Good News
We will explore what makes each Gospel account unique and important as we seek to more deeply understand Jesus.

Men's Discussion Group
2023-10-24 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.

Dynamic Deacons Choir (Grades K-2)
2023-10-24 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 or download the choir schedule for the 2023-2024 season HERE!

Tuesday Storytime
2023-10-24 17:00 - 18:05 (America/Chicago) | MN
Tuesdays from 5–5:30 p.m. and again from 5:35-6:05 p.m. – Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 12
Join us for Storytime! (It has been intentionally planned to coincide with the rehearsal time for the Dynamic Deacon Choir and the Chancel Choir). While siblings are at choir, join us for a story and a time to play. We will meet in Room 101 on the lower level. Note: This program is open to all—you need not have someone in choir to participate. No need to register!

Serve at Our Saviour's Shelter
2023-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Our Saviour’s Shelter, 2219 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
We provide, prepare and serve dinner for approximately 50 men at Our Saviour’s Shelter in South Minneapolis, on the fourth Tuesday of the even months (February, April, June, August, October and December). Contact Pastor Valerie Strand Patterson at vstrand@spdlc.org.

Chancel Choir for Kids Grades 3 - 5
2023-10-24 17:35 - 18:05 (America/Chicago) | St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN, 55447, United States
Chancel Choir is open to students in Grades 3-5. In Chancel Choir, we learn to read music in octavo form and sing for worship! Choir is a wonderful way for your child to meet other children at St. Philip the Deacon and for parents to meet each other. Rehearsals are Tuesdays 5:35-6:05 p.m.
View & download the choir schedule for the 2023-2024 season HERE!
Please contact Sam Grace at sgrace@spdlc.org if you have questions!

SPD Tuesday Night AA Group
2023-10-24 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.

YogaFaith Tues Evening
2023-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Connect to body and soul with this vinyasa flow class, featuring prayer, movement and devotions. Contact Amanda Berger at aberger@spdlc.org with any questions!
Join on Zoom
Meeting ID: 190 431 409 / Passcode: Downdog

Men's Bible Study
2023-10-25 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.

SPD Bible Study
2023-10-25 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Wednesday morning SPD Bible study group examines whole books of the Bible to understand the intent of the book, its meaning within the Bible as a whole and what it meant to the people who first heard it. We take up theological topics directly related to understanding the Biblical text. New participants are always welcome!
Contact Joel Malmberg at joel.malmberg@gmail.com for more information. Meets weekly on Wednesday mornings during the school year at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room.

Caregiver's Support Group
2023-10-25 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!

Koin: Ministry for High Schoolers
2023-10-25 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. Register on-line at spdlc.org/register.
Koin will kick off on September 13!
Download the 2024-2025 Koin calendar here!

Prayer Shawl Ministry Gatherings
2023-10-26 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.

Faith & Life Lecture Series
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
The Faith & Life Lecture Series exists to create welcoming and accessible public forums for members of the Twin Cities community to hear nationally known speakers reflect on how Christian faith is related to different dimensions of everyday life. The talks are always free public events. The lectures typically last about 50 minutes, followed by a brief period for Q&A after the presentation by the speaker. Find out more at Faith & Life Lecture Series.
2023-2024 Lecture Series Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, 7 p.m.
Mark Birch – Faith & Coronation: God, Monarchs and Westminster Abbey
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, 7 p.m.
Tori Hope Petersen – Faith & Social Media: Being a Light in the Digital Darkness
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, 7 p.m.
Margaret Feinberg – Faith & Food: Butchers, Bakers and Fresh Food Makers
Thursday, March 7, 2024, 7 p.m.
Allen Hilton – Faith & Polarization: Surviving and Thriving in a House Divided
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7 p.m.
Kevin O’Connell – Faith & Leadership: Coaching in the NFL
