THRU MAY 20
‘The Hobbit.’ Thu-Sun, Open Window Theatre, 1313 Chestnut Ave., Ste. 102, Minneapolis, $12-22 • 1-800-838-3006, openwindowtheatre.org
THRU JUN 17
‘The Amen Corner,’ a gospel-filled story of faith & family. Wurtele Thrust Stage, Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd St., Minneapolis, $29+ • guthrietheater.org
MAY 3 • THURSDAY
National Day of Prayer • nationaldayofprayer.org
West Metro National Day of Prayer Breakfast, with Lisa Berry. 6-8am, Medina Entertainment Center, Medina, $16-20 • (763) 473-3730
National Day of Prayer event at the State Capitol, 11:30am-2pm. Music by Teen Challenge. Special Guest Sheila Raye Charles • ndpminnesota.org
The Case for Intelligent Design, with Dr. Michael Behe. 7-8:30pm, Bethany Church, 6900 Auto Club Rd., Bloomington, free. Presented by Rivendell Sanctuary & Liberty Classical Academy • (952) 996-1451
Grief Recovery Support Group, thru May 24. Thursdays 7-9pm, Vertical Life Church, 7600 Humboldt Ave. N, Brooklyn Park, $15 workbook • (651) 208-5332
MAY 4 • FRIDAY
“58: The Film” screening. 7pm, Berean Baptist Church, 309 E County Rd. 42, Burnsville, free • (952) 223-1813
MAY 5 • SATURDAY
Nurses Week Brunch & Seminar “Mastering Challenged of Integrity, Conflict & Time Management with Biblical Principles.” 8:15am-12:30pm, Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9600 163rd St., Lakeville, $20-30 • hosannalc.org, (952) 435-3332
Participate in a Respectful Conversation on the Marriage Amendment. 9am-12pm, Minnetonka Methodist Church, 17611 Lake St., Minnetonka • (612) 230-3344
Stephen Ministry Workshop. 9am-1pm, Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, $15/person • (763) 425-2437
Passion & Purpose Live! One Day Regional Retreat with Eliot Morris. 9am-1:30pm, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave. N, Brooklyn Park • (763) 425-2210
Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir, “Olde Time Gospel.” 4pm, North Central University, Trask Word & Worship Center, 1410 Elliot Ave., Minneapolis, $15 • tccgospel.org
MAY 5-6 • SAT-SUN
Prophetic Entrepreneurs Arise, training class. Sat 10am & Sun 2pm, 7365 Kirkwood Ct., Maple Grove, free • (218) 839-1411
MAY 5-JUN 17
‘The Amen Corner,’ a Penumbra Theater Company production The Wurtele Thrust Stage, The Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2ns St., Minneapolis, $29+ • (612) 377-2224, guthrietheater.org
MAY 7 • MONDAY
Union Gospel Mission 110th Anniversary! 6:30pm, DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington, free • (651) 789-7561, ugmtc.org
MAY 7-9 • MON-WED
“Counsel: Sharpening Your Care Giving Skills,” Seminar with Tiger McLuen & Kevin Harrington. Youth Leadership, 3490 Lexington Ave. N, #360, St. Paul • (651) 484-9400
MAY 9 • WEDNESDAY
Lyngblomsten Parish Nurse Ministry Group: Morning of Renewal. 8:30-11:30am, Newman-Benson Chapel, 1415 Almond Ave., St. Paul, $10 • (651) 999-2592
Minnesota Pastors for Marriage Conference: Upholding God’s Design for Marriage. Grace Church, Eden Prairie. Hosted by Minnesota Family Council • mfc.org
Shoe Collection (new or gently used, young & adult sizes). 4:30-8:30pm, 6640 Jonquil Ct., Maple Grove • clairefrancesshoecollector.blogspot.com
MAY 10 • THURSDAY
Money, Finances & Strategy: Allocating funds, Determining Strategy, Reviewing Applicants. 12pm, New Hope Church, New Hope. Hosted by The Twin Cities Area Mission Professionals • (612) 243-2941
SWIM Annual Fundraiser Gala, with Sara Renner. 6:30-8:30pm, Westwood Church, 2121 Westwood Dr., Excelsior • (612) 220-7999
MAY 10-11 • THU-FRI
2nd Annual Used a Bit & Bake Sale. 8am-7pm, Calvary Worship Center, 9500 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis, free • (952) 200-1296
MAY 11 • FRIDAY
“Coming Together 2012: Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church,” 4th Annual Multicultural Leadership Conference. 8:15am-4pm, Grace Church Roseville, 1310 Co Rd. B2, Roseville, $30-59 • transformmn.org
Participate in a Respectful Conversation on the Marriage Amendment. 5-8pm, Northeast UMC, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, Minneapolis • (952) 274-4114, (612) 230-3344
12th Annual Birth Mother Dinner. 6pm, Calvary Baptist Church, 2120 Lexington Ave. N, Roseville. Hosted by New Life Family Services • (612) 623-8378, nlfs.org
MEC Spring Comedy Event, with Norm Barnhart. 7-9pm, Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, $10/person or $15/couple or $25/family • (651) 408-1300, mecjailministry.com
MAY 11-12 • FRI-SAT
‘Flashback.’ Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm, Eden Prairie High School Performing Arts Center, 17185 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, $15 • (952) 356-4481
MAY 12 • SATURDAY
12 Step Spirituality Workshop. 9am-12pm, Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina • 12stepspirituality.org
Annual Amazing Grace Walk. 9am, French Park, Plymouth. Hosted by Metro Women’s Center • firstgiving.com/metrowomenscenter
Bethany Lutheran Choir Concert. 7pm, King of Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Duluth St., Golden Valley • (763) 546-3131, kog-els.org
MAY 14 • MONDAY
The Minnesota Christian Writers’ Guild, “Writing Drama: Getting to the Core”. 7-9pm, Fireside Room, Christ Presbyterian, 6901 Normandale Blvd., Edina • (763) 315-1014
MAY 15 • TUESDAY
Participate in a Respectful Conversation on the Marriage Amendment. 6:15-9:15pm. Community of Christ Church, 5990 134th St. Ct., Apple Valley • (612) 230-3344
“Genesis & Ancient China,” with Richard Broadberry. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Nazareth Hall Chapel, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
MAY 17 • THURSDAY
MACFM Monthly Meeting, “Ins. Co. Presentation on Church Safety.” Christ Church, 3244 34th Ave., Minneapolis • macfm.org
Minnesota Family Council & Institute Annual Dinner, with speaker Hugh Hewitt. Hilton Minneapolis • (612) 789-8811 x202
Good News for Israel Spring Banquet, with Dr. Clyde Billington. 5:30pm, North Heights Lutheran Church, Arden Hills, $25/person or $200/table of 8 • (952) 926-7369
MAY 18 • FRIDAY
The Single Parent Christian Fellowship monthly social potluck supper. 6:30pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, Minnetonka • (612) 866-8970
MAY 19 • SATURDAY
Healing Haiti Benefit Concert featuring Samestate. 7:30pm, Rockpoint Church, 5825 Kelvin Ave. N, Lake Elmo, $15 • (651) 605-1393
Live Love Laugh Tour with Chonda Pierce & Warren Barfield. Grace Church, Eden Prairie • itickets.com
MAY 20 • SUNDAY
Guy Penrod, in concert. 2pm, Benson Great Hall, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, $20-25 • (651) 638-6333
“The Lord Reigneth,” Gospel Choirs United presents 38th Annual Concert. 5:30pm, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 451 Central Ave. W, St. Paul • (651) 291-7623, gospelchoirsunited.com
MAY 23 • WEDNESDAY
4th Annual Polk Street Block Party, with Daniel Kirkley, to benefit CEAP. 6-8pm, Elim Baptist Church Parking Lot, 503 Polk St., Anoka • (763) 421-8124, elimanoka.org
MAY 24 • THURSDAY
CBMC Strategic Summit with Troy Dobbs & Ryan Bowman. 9am, Grace Church, Eden Prairie. Hosted by The Christian Businessmen’s Connection • northland.cbmc.com/home.aspx
MAY 31-JUN 2 • THU-SAT
Joyce Meyer Conference 2012. Target Center, 600 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis • (612) 673-1300
JUN 1 • FRIDAY
Jamie Grace, in concert. 7pm, Cedar Valley Church, Bloomington, $10-13 • mnbtg.org/Jamie-grace-concert
JUN 2 • SATURDAY
1st Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Challenge, 5K/10K event. 8am, Bethany College of Missions, Bloomington • cvent.com/d/7cqlpz
Imposed Death: A Conference on Stealth Euthanasia, with Alex Schadenberg, Julie Grimstad & more. St. John the Baptist Church, 835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton. Hosted by Human Life Alliance • humanlife.org
The 5th Annual, Livestock Event with Jonny Diaz, Todd Agnew, Jason gray, Sara Renner & Staci Frenes. 8am, Minnesota Square Park, St. Peter • livestockmn.org
JUN 3 • SUNDAY
Celebration of East African Ministry. 5-9pm, Plymouth Covenant Church, 4300 Vicksburg Lane N, Plymouth, $15-20 • mkumbi@aol.com, hmcha.org
JUN 8 • FRIDAY
Gospel Art Exhibit Reception, “The Profound Mystery of Marriage.” 6:30-8:30pm, The Oakridge Gallery, Oakridge Community Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • (651) 439-4882, agapearts.net
JUN 8-9 • FRI-SAT
Bash on the Farm, Christian Music Festival, with Fireflight, Tricia Brock. Heritage Paek, Forest City, Iowa. Free • bashonthefarm.com
JUN 10-JUL 31
Gospel Art Exhibit, “The Profound Mystery of Marriage.” Mon-Wed 1-3pm & Sun 3-5pm, The Oakridge Gallery, Oakridge Community Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • (651) 439-4882, agapearts.net
JUN 9 • SATURDAY
Amnion CPC Walk for Life. 9am, Faith Covenant Church, 12921 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, free • (952) 898-4350
Joyful Noise Family Fest 2012, with TobyMac, Mandisa, Peter Furler, Matt Maher, Jason Gray & Go Fish. National Sports Center, 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, $20-40 • joyfulnoisefamilyfest.com
19th Annual Twin Cities Blessing of the Bikes. 9:30am, Hosanna Church, 9600 163rd St., Lakeville • (952) 435-3332
Supernatural: An Eternal Love. 7:30pm, Empowerment Center, 5801 John Martin Dr., Brooklyn Center, $20 • afterworkprogram.com, (612) 462-9277, (312) 488-9311
JUN 9-10 • SAT-SUN
‘Supernatural,’ an eternal love. Sat 7:30pm & Sun 3pm, Miracle Empowerment Center, 5801 Martin Dr., Brooklyn Center, $20 • (312) 488-9311, afterworkprogram.com
JUN 15 • FRIDAY
13th Annual Ladies Day, “Shine!” with Betsy Lee & Sara Renner. 9am-2:30pm, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, $24-27 • (952) 942-9016
JUN 16-17 • SAT-SUN
Marriage Encounter. Mt. Olivet Conference Center, Farmington • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
JUN 19 • TUESDAY
“Science Fun & Archaeology: A Testimony of God’s Word,” with Brian Young. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Nazareth Hall Chapel, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
JUN 21 • THURSDAY
MACFM Monthly Meeting, “Pest Control.” Eagle Brook Spring Lake Park, 8498 Sunset Rd., Spring Lake Park • macfm.org
JUN 27-30 • WED-SAT
Exodus Annual Freedom Conference, with Alan Chambers, Christopher Yuan, Jonathan Berry & more. 7-10pm, Northwestern College, 3003 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul, $329 • (407) 599-6872
JUL 2 • MONDAY
Iona: Another Realm US Tour 2012, with Joey Stontz. 7:30pm, Way of the Lord Church, 804 131st Ave. NE, Blaine, $21 • 1-888-719-1150, iona.uk.com/minneapolis
JUL 8 • SUNDAY
The Allen Family, in concert. 3pm, Park Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 4460 W 78th St. Circle, Bloomington, freewill offering • (952) 334-0444
JUL 17 • TUESDAY
“Metamorphosis” Illustra Media. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Totino Fine Arts Center, Room F2128, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
JUL 19 • THURSDAY
MACFM Monthly Meeting, “Rain Gardens.” Holy Trinity Church, 2730 E 31st St., Minneapolis • macfm.org
JUL 20 • FRIDAY
“Becoming Who God Intends Us To Be,” with Deena Burnett-Bailey. 5:30-8:30pm, St. Edward’s Church, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S, Bloomington, $25 • (651) 777-8181 x404
JUL 25-AUG 5
An Encore Tour of Israel, with Tom Stolz, The Gospel According to Mark. • goldeneagletravelgroup.com, (952) 474-0903
JUL 28 • SATURDAY
Goliath Challenge, off road 5k race. 8am-4pm, Badlands Snow Park, 772 Kinney Rd., Hudson, WI, $20-40. Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church • (763) 232-6230
Make Tracks to Galilee Car Show. 9am-2:30pm, Galilee Church, 10101 Lexington Ave. N, Circle Pines, $10/participants & Free for spectators • (763) 784-1760
JUN 30 • SATURDAY
Walk for Life 2012, with a 5k run & kids run. 9am, Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis. Presented by New Life Family Services • nlfs.org
AUG 16 • THURSDAY
MACFM Monthly Meeting, social outing. TBD • macfm.org
SEP 14-OCT 31
Gospel Art Exhibit, “Testimony.” Mon-Wed 1-3pm & Sun 3-5pm, The Oakridge Gallery, Oakridge Community Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • (651) 439-4882, agapearts.net
SEP 18 • TUESDAY
Charles Babbage: The Inventor of the Calculating Machine. 7:30pm, Northwestern College , 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
SEP 20 • THURSDAY
MACFM Monthly Meeting, “Budgeting.” Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis • macfm.org
SEP 22 • SATURDAY
Girls of Grace, with Point of Grace, Meredith Andrews, Chris Wheeler, Amber Lehman & Constance Rhodes. 9am, Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie, $39-65 • girlsofgrace.com
SEP 30 • SUNDAY
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, in concert. 3pm, Park Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 4460 W 78th St. Cir., Bloomington, free. Hosted by Crowne Pointe Church • (952) 334-0444
OCT 11 • THURSDAY
MACFM Monthly Meeting, “Church Facility Expo.” Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Rd., Eden Prairie • macfm.org
OCT 19-20 • FRI-SAT
Women of Faith, Celebrate What Matters. Fri 7-10pm & Sat 9am-5pm, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, $89-109 • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH
NOV 10 • SATURDAY
7th annual Christian Community Fair, 10am-7pm, Minneapolis Convention Center. More than 200 exhibitors, petting zoo, inflatables, concerts, and more. Free • christianfair.com
NOV 15 • THURSDAY
MACFM Monthly Meeting, “Heating Systems/Batteries.” Constance Free Church, 26150 Crossroad Blvd., NW, Andover • macfm.org
DEC 7-JAN 16
Gospel Art Exhibit, “Hark! The Carols of Christmas.” Mon-Wed 1-3pm & Sun 3-5pm, The Oakridge Gallery, Oakridge Community Church, 610 County Rd. 5, Stillwater • (651) 439-4882, agapearts.net
DEC 20 • THURSDAY
MACFM Monthly Meeting, Business Meeting. Wooddale Church Edina, 6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie • macfm.org
