Christian Event Calendar for the Twin Cities
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THRU MAY 19

“Mercy Unrelenting.” Thu-Sat 7:45pm & Sun 2pm, Open Window Theatre, Minneapolis, $12-26 • openwindowtheater.org, 1-800-838-3006

THRU MAY 25

“Mahalia,” gospel musical, based on the life of Mahalia Jackson. Old Log Theater, Excelsior, $22-34 • (952) 474-5951, oldlog.com


MAY 1 • WEDNESDAY

Minnesota Family Council & Institute’s 30th Anniversary Dinner, with Ravi Zacharias. 7pm, DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington • mfc.org

MAY 2 • THURSDAY

National Day of Prayer, breakfast, prayer & praise, with Megan Doyle. 6-8am, Grace Church, Eden Prairie, $10 • (952) 224-3000, atgrace.com

16th Annual West Metro National Day of Prayer Breakfast. 6-8am, Grand Ballroom of the Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina, $16-20 • (763) 473-3730

National Day of Prayer Vigil. 9am-1pm, Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley • (763) 231-2965

The 62nd National Day of Prayer. 11:30am, The State Capital, Minneapolis • (952) 890-6749, nationaldayofprayer.org

62nd Annual National Day of Prayer. 12-1pm, Lakeville City Hall, 20195 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, free • (952) 435-5744

Unite, National Day of Prayer event, with Matthew West, Nick Hall & The United Twin Cities Worship Band. 7-9pm, University of MN Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis • unitendop.com

MAY 3-4 • FRI-SAT

Breaking Free’s ‘Demand Change Project,’ 2-day anti human trafficking event. Crown Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel, 11 Kellogg Blvd. E, St. Paul • breakingfree.net/dcp

MAY 4 • SATURDAY

Victory Benefit Concert, ‘Demand Change Project,’ with Tiffany Carter, Dawna Johnson, & Tru Serva. 6pm, Crown Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel, 11 Kellogg Blvd. E, St. Paul • breakingfree.net/dcp

MAY 5 • SUNDAY

Theater for the Thirsty, presenting The Psalm King, with Jeremiah & Vanessa Gamble. 6:30-8pm, Elmwood Evangelical Free Church, 3615 Chelmsford Rd., St. Anthony • (612) 788-9408

MAY 7 • TUESDAY

Lamplighters International Webinars, “The Intentional Discipleship Training & Development.” 12-1pm, Discipleship Training Institute, 6301 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis • 1-800-507-9516

MAY 7-10 • TUE-FRI

The 4/14 Movement’s North American Summit, with Dr. Scott Turansky, John Robb & more. Grace Church, Eden Prairie • 4to14summit.com

MAY 8 • WEDNESDAY

Fellowship of Christian Business & Professional Women, luncheon. 11:30am-1pm, The Women’s Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis, $25-30 • (763) 536-8055

Lamplighters International Basic Training. 11:45am-1pm, Discipleship Training Institute, 6301 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis • 1-800-507-9516

MAY 9 • THURSDAY

Lamplighters International DTI Workshops, “The Leader as Trainer”. 11:45am-1pm, Discipleship Training Institute, 6301 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis • 1-800-507-9516

Annual FreedomWorks Benefit, with former MN Viking Matt Blair. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove, $25 • mefreedomworks.com, (612) 522-9007

MAY 10 • FRIDAY

Chick-Fil-A Leadercast. 8am-3:30pm, Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, 2800 American Blvd., Bloomington, $79-99 • (651) 777-6908, chick-fil-aleadercast.com

Birth Mother Dinner for New Life Family Services, with keynote speaker Michelle Thooft. 6-8:30pm, Calvary Roseville, 2120 Lexington Ave. N, Roseville • nlfs.org, (612) 746-5672

“Classics in the Great Hall: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” 7:30pm, Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, St Paul, $5-13.50 • bethel.edu, (651) 638-6333

MAY 10-11 • FRI-SAT

C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters. Fri 8pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm, Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, $39-59 • (612) 339-7007, screwtapeonstage.com

“Daniel Undefiled.” Fri 7pm & Sat 2pm & 7pm, Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, $15 • (952) 356-4481

MAY 11 • SATURDAY

MEC Spring Celebration, with Jim Ketola & Steven Gamble. 6:30-8:30pm, Lakes Free Church, Lindstrom • (651) 408-1300

MAY 16 • THURSDAY

MACFM Monthly Meeting, Interviewing & Hiring. Eagle Brook, Blaine Campus• macfm.org

MAY 17 • FRIDAY

“Not Forgotten: The Untold Story of Autism in Ukraine,” Minneapolis-area premiere. 6-8pm, Oxoboro Evangelical Free Church, 9431 Nicollet Ave. S, Bloomington • (952) 881-6956, notforgottenthemovie.com

The Single Parent Christian Fellowship monthly social, with Mary Kline. 6:30pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, Minnetonka • (612) 866-8970

MAY 17-18 • FRI-SAT

Releasing Trauma Seminar. Fri 7pm & Sat 10am-3pm, Grand Stay Hotel, 7083 153rd St. W, Apple Valley, $35-50. Presented by Trail Blazers Ministry & New Renaissance Healing & Creativity Center • trailblazersministry.org, newrenaissance.us

MAY 17-19 • FRI-SUN

MN Christian Camping Club. Kiesler’s Campground, Waseca • 1-800-690-7045, mnchristiancampers.org, kieslers.com

MAY 18 • SATURDAY

Engage 2013 Conference, with Jeff Myers, Marvin Olasky, John Stonestreet & more  9am-4pm, Grace Church, 9301 Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, $25-75 • worldmag.com/engage

Goliath Challenge, off road 5k race. Badlands Snopark, Hudson, WI. Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church • (715) 381-1414

Ladies Spring SpaTacular. 10am-4pm, Living Word Christian Center, 9201 75th Ave. N, Brooklyn Park, $15-20 • (763) 315-7170

Evangelism Training, Outreach & Dinner, with Apostle Julie. 12-4pm, Crystal (RSVP for exact location), free • (763) 742-7687, mmmgroup.org

Shavout 2013, concert & silent auction, with Rabbi Ed Rothman. 5pm-12am, 804 131st Ave., Blaine. Hosted by Key of David International • (651) 336-7021, kodinternational.org

4th Annual All Praise Concert, with Tenore and the North Heights Orchestra & Choirs. 7pm, North Heights Lutheran Church, Arden Hills Campus • (651) 797-7800, nhlc.org

MAY 19 • SUNDAY

Caritas Vocal Ensemble concert, “Give Good Gifts.” 2pm, St. John The Evangelist Episcopal Church, 60 Kent St., St. Paul. To benefit St. Paul Area Council of Churches, Project Home • caritasvocalensemble.org

39th Annual Concert Gospel Choirs United. 5:30pm, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 3355 N 4th St., Minneapolis, $8-15 • (651) 291-7623, gospelchoirsunited.com

MAY 21 • TUESDAY

Breakfast Fundraiser for Hope United Community Development Corporation, with Vikings Head Coach, Leslie Frazier. 7:30-9am, The Ukraine Event Center, 301 Main St., NE, Minneapolis, $35 • (612) 692-6563, hopeuniteddc.org

“The Universal Force,” with Dr. Charles W. Lucas. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc

MAY 23 • THURSDAY

30th Annual Spring Banquet for Good News Israel, with Jan Markell. 5:30pm, North Heights Lutheran Church, Arden Hills, $25/person or $200/table of 8 • gnfi.org, (952) 926-7369

MAY 23-AUG 29

Outdoor Contemporary Worship. Thursdays 6:30pm, Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, free • (763) 545-5659, calvary.org

MAY 26 • SUNDAY

Prayer Group Services & Meal. 2-5pm, Minnesota Miracles Ministry, 11106 Sunset Trail, Plymouth, free • mmmgroup.org, (763) 742-7687

JUN 1 • SATURDAY

Caritas Vocal Ensemble concert, “Give Good Gifts.” 3pm, Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, 2020 West Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis. To benefit Neighborhood Involvement Program • caritasvocalensemble.org

JUN 1-2 • SAT-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Mt. Olivet Conference & Retreat Center, Farmington • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238

JUN 3 • MONDAY

Lamplighters International Annual Golf Invitational. 12:30-7:30pm, Minneapolis • 1-800-507-9516

JUN 4 • TUESDAY

Lamplighters International Webinars, “Preparing an Intentional Discipleship Bible Study.” 12-1pm, Discipleship Training Institute, 6301 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis • 1-800-507-9516

JUN 5 • WEDNESDAY

Lamplighters International Basic Training. 11:45am-1pm, Discipleship Training Institute, 6301 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis • 1-800-507-9516

JUN 6 • THURSDAY

Lamplighters International DTI Workshops, “How to Start as Intentional Discipleship Bible Study”. 11:45am-1pm, Discipleship Training Institute, 6301 Wayzata Blvd., Minneapolis • 1-800-507-9516

JUN 7 • FRIDAY

The Oakridge Gallery of Gospel Art, “Potter & Clay: God at the Wheel” Reception. 6:30-8:30pm, Oakridge Community Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • agapearts.net

JUN 7-8 • FRI-SAT

KTIS’ Joyful Noise Family Fest, with Third Day, Jeremy Camp, Tenth Avenue North & Big Daddy Weave. National Sports Center, Blaine $20-70 • ktis.com

JUN 9 • SUNDAY

4th Annual Blessing of Bikes. Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 5218 Bartlett Blvd., Mound • (952) 472-2756

JUN 9-30

The Oakridge Gallery of Gospel Art, “Potter & Clay: God at the Wheel” Exhibit. Mon-Wed 1-3pm; Sun 3-5pm, Oakridge Community Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • agapearts.net

JUN 13 • THURSDAY

White & Black to Give Back, with bowling, bocce, bonfire & silent auction. 6:30pm, Pinstripes, Edina. To benefit Metro Hope Recovery Ministries • metrohope.org, (612) 721-9415 x106

JUN 15 • SATURDAY

20th Annual Blessing of the Bikes. 9am-3pm, Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd., Lakeville, free • (952) 435-3332

JUN 17 • MONDAY

Hillsong United. 7pm, Target Center, 600 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis, $22-45 • premierproductions.com, (612) 673-1600

JUN 18 • TUESDAY

“Facts that Support Creation & the Bible,” with Brian Young. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc

JUN 20 • THURSDAY

MACFM Monthly Meeting, Carpet Care. St. Martin, 2801 Westwood Rd., Minnetonka Beach • macfm.org

JUN 21 • FRIDAY

The Single Parent Christian Fellowship monthly social. 6:30pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, Minnetonka • (612) 866-8970

JUN 21-23 • FRI-SUN

MN Christian Camping Club. St. Cloud Campground, St. Cloud • 1-800-690-7045, mnchristiancampers.org, stcloudcampground.com

JUN 22 • SATURDAY

Walk & Run for Life. 8am-12pm, Lake Nokomis, 4955 West Lake Nokomis Pkwy., Minneapolis. Hosted by New Life Family Services • (612) 866-7643 x162, nlfs.org

JUN 23 • SUNDAY

Prayer Group Services & Meal. 2-5pm, Minnesota M iracles Ministry, 11106 Sunset Trail, Plymouth, free • mmmgroup.org, (763) 742-7687

JUN 30 • SUNDAY

B. Reith, in concert. 6pm, Calvary Chapel Pasadena, 2200 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena • (626) 584-9992, calvarychapelpasadena.com

JUL 16 • TUESDAY

An exciting Creation Film. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc

JUL 17-20 • WED-SAT

Sonshine Festival, with TobyMac, Lecrae, Skillet & Family Force 5. Willmar Civic Center, 2707 Arena Dr., Willmar • (320) 235-6723, sonshinefestival.com

JUL 18 • THURSDAY

MACFM Monthly Meeting, Short Meeting & Service Project. Kids Against Hunger, 5401 Boone Ave., N New Hope • macfm.org

JUL 19-21 • FRI-SUN

MN Christian Camping Club. St. Cloud Campground, St. Cloud • 1-800-690-7045, mnchristiancampers.org, stcloudcampground.com

JUL 22-24 • MON-WED

Rethinking Evangelism: Faithful Witness in a New Apostolic Era, with Mesfin Ayele, Rolf Jacobson & more. Luther Seminary, St. Paul. Sponsored by Center for Missional Leadership • luthersem.edu/rethinking

JUL 28 • SUNDAY

Prayer Group Services & Meal. 2-5pm, Minnesota Miracles Ministry, 11106 Sunset Trail, Plymouth, free • mmmgroup.org, (763) 742-7687

AUG 12-16 • MON-FRI

Summer Arts Enrichment Camp, Music, Theatre, Art & Nature. 9am-3pm, King’s Players Children’s Theatre, 6000 Duluth St., Golden Valley, $225 • (612) 518-9942

AUG 14 • WEDNESDAY

Fellowship of Christian Business & Professional Women, luncheon. 11:30am-1pm, The Women’s Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis, $25-30 • (763) 536-8055

AUG 15 • THURSDAY

MACFM Monthly Meeting, Summer Social Event. TBD • macfm.org

AUG 16-18 • FRI-SUN

MN Christian Camping Club. St. Cloud Campground, St. Cloud • 1-800-690-7045, mnchristiancampers.org, stcloudcampground.com

SEP 15-OCT 9

The Oakridge Gallery of Gospel Art, “Parable” Exhibit. Mon-Wed 1-3pm; Sun 3-5pm, Oakridge Community Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • agapearts.net

SEP 19 • THURSDAY

MACFM Monthly Meeting, Stress Management. Riverside Church, 20314 County Rd. 14 NW, Big Lake • macfm.org

SEP 28-29 • SAT-SUN

Harvest America 2013 with Greg Laurie. Streamed nationwide from Philadelphia • harvest.org

OCT 10 • THURSDAY

MACFM Monthly Meeting, Church Facility Expo. TBD • macfm.org

NOV 13 • WEDNESDAY

Fellowship of Christian Business & Professional Women, luncheon. 11:30am-1pm, The Women’s Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove St., Minneapolis, $25-30 • (763) 536-8055

NOV 21 • THURSDAY

MACFM Monthly Meeting, “The Learning Curve” with a panel of Church Facilities Managers. Evergreen Community Church, Bloomington • macfm.org

DEC 1-31

The Oakridge Gallery of Gospel Art, “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” Exhibit. Mon-Wed 1-3pm; Sun 3-5pm, Oakridge Community Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • agapearts.net

DEC 12 • THURSDAY

MACFM Monthly Meeting, Business Meeting. North Heights Lutheran, Arden Hills • macfm.org







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