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
