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fill in the September often marks more new beginnings than even January 1: sharp school clothing, a more set schedule, a fresh ministry year. And like all new beginnings, the crisper weather also marks a good time to reevaluate, well . . . you.

"How am I doing?" "How do I see myself?" "Am I being renewed day by day?" "Am I feeling spent or unmoored?" "What’s going well, and where might I make a change?" In this kickoff issue of CPC Life, let’s take stock of where we are individually, what we’re into corporately, and where we’re all headed this fall.

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e all know that we are not supposed to find our identity in external things. But if you ask me about myself, I’ll tell you I’m a wife, I’m a mom, and I work at CPC. Important things, yes. But we all know there is more to the story.

Several years ago, my family experienced a crisis, during which John Crosby met with us to offer wisdom and support. A couple of days later, I received a card from John. To be honest, I have no recollection of what it said other than this: The salutation read, “Beloved of God.” Those words went so deep into the core of who I am that ten years later, I still feel the emotion of that moment. John didn’t even use my name, but he named me in the most powerful way possible: Beloved of God. I began to wonder what my life would look like if I could just hold on to that and live as if I really believed it. Beloved of God: When life feels scary and overwhelming, I am safe and provided for. Beloved of God: When I fall into comparisons and self-criticism, I remember my value comes from how God sees me. Beloved of God: When I am hurt or angry, remembering I am beloved allows me to expand with compassion and forgiveness. Because I am not the only beloved one. When my children were small, I loved to hold them. They didn’t need a reason to curl up in my lap. I could literally hold them for hours because they were so beloved to me. Sometimes when I long to go deeper into the truth of God’s love, I do the same thing. I close my eyes and imagine I am crawling up into His lap. I don’t need to say anything. In my mind’s eye, I lay my head on His shoulder and allow myself to experience His love. In those moments my soul experiences deep restoration. In that stillness, I realize that He longs for me to understand how wide and long and high and deep is His love for me (Ephesians 3:18). It changes everything. Author and psychologist James Finley put it this way: The deepest form of my powerlessness is that I am absolutely powerless to be anything but infinitely loved by God. May you realize today your powerlessness in the face of the infinite love of God.

P A T T I K R A T Z E R serves as W O R S H I P A S S I S T A N T

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About . . . Y O U N G A DULT G AT HE R ING S!

About . . . PA R E N T ING T OD AY !

For those in their 20-30s, let’s have fun! Friends, partners, and spouses welcome. (We love your kids, but these events are adult-only.)

A two-part series for today’s parents raising today’s kids.

BEACH When? Sunday, September 10 from 4:00-6:00PM Where? Lake Calhoun volleyball courts (south shore parking)

QUE S TIONS? CA RRIEG@CPCONLINE .ORG BREWERY When? Sunday, September 17 from 4:00-6:00PM Where? Wild Mind Artisan Ales

QUE S TIONS? TRE VORT@CPCONLINE .ORG BRUNCH When? Saturday, September 23 at 10:30AM Where? Edina Grille

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MESSY JOURNE Y Former CPCer, speaker, consultant, and author Lori Wildenberg speaks on loving prodigal children.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 6:30-7:30PM • CH A PEL T E CH H E A LT H Y K ID S Dave Eisenmann, Director of Instructional Technology & Media Services at Minnetonka Public Schools, speaks about how to help kids develop a balanced and healthy use of technology.

W EDNE SDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:30-7:30PM • CH A PEL

About . . . B R E A K F A S T F O R A C A U S E ! Take action against human trafficking while enjoying a free continental breakfast. Hear from a panel from Beautiful and Loved survivor outreach and care group, IJM, and Source MN as they educate us, answer questions, and provide volunteer opportunities. Saturday, September 16 • 9:00AM • Fellowship Hall

HUM A N T R A F F ICK ING AWA R E NE S S SE RIE S Learn more about victimization in the Twin Cities through this six-session class covering the topics: We Are Broken, Modern Slavery, Pornography, Where Is God?, Victim Vulnerabilities, and Public Policy and Resources. Six Thursdays starting October 5 • 6:30-8:00PM • CPC

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PETEY CROWDER HOMETOWN: Valley, Alabama FAMILY: Wife, Ashley (married 12 years), Emery (10), and Yeni (7) HOBBIES: Reading, running, hanging out with my family, and eating FAVORITE KINDS OF BOOKS: Fiction (Tolkien) and theology (Scot McKnight) FAVORITE TV SHOWS: The Office and Parks and Rec GUILTY PLEASURE: Candy, ice cream, and mid-century modern design DEGREES: B.S. from Mississippi State, master’s from George Fox Seminary, and working on a doctorate from Northern Seminary

TELL US A BOUT YOUR JOURNE Y TO CPC. Over the past twelve years I’ve worked in churches with college students, young adults, and missions. I have a passion for helping churches figure out what it means to be the Body of Christ in the world, and I was very interested when I learned of CPC’s legacy of both outreach and leadership development. Plus the chance to work on the Lead Team with Sarah Norton, Mara Amiot, and David Hammond, and of course with John Crosby, was compelling! For our family, I honestly wasn’t expecting for CPC to feel like a place where we’d say, “Oh, we can see ourselves here.” But when we hung out here for a visit with staff and lay people, we felt that the culture was a good fit. I knew it’d be exciting to be a part of. And I wanted to be in a construction zone for a few years! When we interviewed, I was surprised by how warm and friendly people were. Someone told me this was just Minnesota Nice, but hey, it’s still nice!

YOUR JOB DIDN’ T E X IS T BEFORE YOU CA ME . HOW DID YOU FEEL A BOUT TH AT? That was the most exciting thing! I have to prove that I have value to the church and staff because they were functioning just fine before I got here! I’ll be working with Discipleship, Missions, Care, and Connections to create more cohesion among Adult

Ministries. For me, the beauty of a multi-generational church is the opportunity to see people grow in their faith from the time they are children all the way through adulthood. I know it doesn’t always happen that neatly, but we get to design systems in ministry that can accommodate and accomplish that. That is really fun for me to think about!

CA N YOU SH A RE A BIT A BOUT YOUR FA ITH S TORY? As a child my family was not regularly involved in church, but in junior high my brother and I got invited to play basketball for a church youth team. So even though we sort of ended up being suckered into going to youth group, we found good connections with people who cared for us and taught us about Jesus. I started walking with Jesus and began leading in youth group and college ministry. I didn’t think I would go into vocational ministry, but as a college senior I was offered a ministry position after graduation. I thought I’d just do it for a couple years, enjoy the change of pace. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I was called to minister in the church, and I’ve loved doing it ever since!

P E T E Y C R O W D E R recently became the P A S T O R of A D U L T M I N I S T R I E S

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was kind of a party animal at Marquette University, and that became my identity. It turned toxic for me, and one April night in 2013 I overdrank and fell, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. I was rushed to the hospital, and doctors told my brother there was a good chance I wouldn’t come out of surgery alive. I woke up the next day paralyzed on the left side of my body. In that Milwaukee hospital, my friends were told to leave the waiting room because there were just too many people—God had built this incredible army of support around me, and I was never alone. Laura Mulliken, who had been my Sunday school teacher at CPC, showed up immediately after my accident. Though I’d been lukewarm in my faith, when I was in a haze of drugs and painkillers, I just wanted Laura to sing “Amazing Grace” and the Sunday school songs I remembered. I got through the surgery, and I was brought to the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in the Twin Cities. During intense, eighthour-a-day rehab, I began walking again. God was with me for each one of those steps. But I also was growing depressed. While I had all those friends behind me in the beginning, I was slowly becoming old news. People moved on, friends still partied. I was hoping I’d be some sort of model for them to slow down their lifestyle, but I wasn’t. I felt incredibly lonely. When I completed rehab, suicide was, quite frankly, on my mind. One book that fell into my hands (and I believe saved my life) is Man’s Search for Meaning by Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl. He wrote: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” So I made the choice that I had to fully turn to Jesus. Growing up at CPC, Kyle Jackson shared with me this verse: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” (James 1:2-4). Here I was facing the greatest challenge of my life, and I was asked to consider it pure joy. How do I do that? I wondered.

Rehab lasted a year, and after that I went back to Marquette for a semester. But there were too many people expecting me to be “Eric the gregarious partier,” the one who didn’t care if he was hurting someone’s feelings. I realized that my identity as the big man on campus was fruitless. I didn’t have that identity anymore, because God was creating something new. I had been on the law school track at Marquette because I was chasing after the money life. But when I decided to transfer to Whitworth University in Spokane, I reevaluated my path. I was a lazier student in high school but still got As and Bs. I never read a book in my English classes, but during my recovery I went back to read all those books I missed. And I realized, Hey, these are pretty good!

I’ve now changed my major to literature, and I’m going to be a high school teacher. At Whitworth, I’m not the cool kid; I’m a wallflower in a lot of ways. It’s been a humbling experience to see I can still succeed and enjoy this life without having a bottle of booze in my hand.

Though I’ve always had epilepsy, my injury has made it worse. I hadn’t had a seizure for ten years prior to the accident, but now I have one a year. I said to God, “Come on, just give me a break here!” I was so angry. Laura shared 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 with me: “I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” This has transformed my life because even though I have so much anxiety about when I’m going to have another seizure, I know God is the glue holding my body together. No matter how broken I am either mentally or physically, I still have the cornerstone of Jesus in my life. He’s healing me day by day.

I had been a really good golfer, but after my accident I wasn’t able to do that anymore. So one thing I’ve been able to consider pure joy is biking. It has become a super meditative part of my life. Doctors never saw it coming, but I just got done cycling from Seattle to Virginia Beach in August. It was an amazing time to thank Jesus for knitting me back together enough to be able to accomplish a feat like that. When doctors were cautious after my accident, my brother refused to believe I’d have any limitations in life. I think God used his voice to remind me there is always hope. Good things can still come of this. During the long ride, God showed me that I can be too hard on myself. A few times I had to take a city bus to help get me out of some of the dangerous roads and to the outskirts. I would beat myself up over that; I felt I was cheating. That’s been a theme of my life, this struggle with perfectionism. But God showed me that I don’t need to be perfect. Because of His grace, I’m perfect in His eyes. Even though it seemed like I was doing the trip for myself, the truth is I was really doing it because God wanted me to rejoice. He wanted to show me He has given me these abilities. And I have enormous calves to show for it.

ERIC STR ANDBERG GRE W UP AT CPC and was a STUDENT MINISTRIES INTERN DURING SUMMER 2016.

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in transition

Summer at CPC has been a season of change and noise, of water leaks and debris, of walls coming down and walls erected. A time of transition . . . that will lead to more time of transition! WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING? As of this printing, we anticipate the following rooms to be complete* by September 10: (*“Complete” meaning “usable.” Walls, painting, and flooring will be complete, but we will live in them for a time to understand how best to furnish, decorate, and make functional.)

• 3 R D F L O O R CL ASSROOMS

• N URS ERY/ TODDLER ROOMS ( 112 -113 )

• RO O M S 204 - 208; ROOM 1 1 6

• NEW NURS ING ROOM; MP R REST ROOMS

We will also regain half of the MPR and Anderson Hall (these rooms were used for storage and temporary staff offices this summer).

WHAT’S NE X T? Work will focus on the new Great Room restrooms and renovated balcony rooms, along with completion of a new stairwell. Once the stairwell is complete, the stairwell between Pathway Bookstore and the first floor bathrooms will be torn down in preparation for construction work of the Commons area.

WHAT ABOUT THE FIRE SIDE ROOM? We’re glad you asked! If you’ve been gone over the summer, you may be surprised to see that our former Fireside Room has been demolished. Current work involves digging out a basement, and our expansion will occur in this space. However, our renovation of Room 107 includes a lovely meeting space with a fireplace . . . so we will have a new Fireside Room completed this fall.

W E NEED A NEW NAME . . . & WE’RE ASKING FOR YOUR IDEAS! Our large expansion to the west (where our old Fireside Room was located) will be a flexible space for Sunday evening services, weddings and memorials, classes, and student gatherings. While it will have a stage, large windows to the west, and easy access to the kitchen and Commons, it will no longer have a fireplace. Email your name suggestion to communications@cpconline.org or place it in our suggestion box at the Welcome Center.

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E VENTS WELCOME TO CPC

Sunday, September 17 • 10:30AM & 12:00PM • Room 10N Want to learn more about our church, staff, and programs? This informal time is a great place to hear more about our community and how to connect!

FAMILY COMMUNION WORKSHOP

Sunday, October 1 • 4:00-5:00PM • Anderson Hall Elementary-aged children and their parents discover both the biblical beginnings and CPC’s tradition of taking Communion. Led by Associate Directors of Elementary, Jordyn Farris and Stanton Petersen. Sign up: cpconline.org/kids

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MID-MONTH CHAPEL SERVICE

Wednesday, September 20 • 12:00PM • Chapel A traditional service with a short message by Pastor Jake Kirchner, hymns, Communion, and prayers. Lunch follows.

KIDS PROGRAMS WEEKEND PROGRAMS

Beginning September 9/10 • 9:30 & 11:00AM services Inviting kids and their families to follow Jesus, love others, and develop a faith that sticks! Sign up: cpconline.org/kids

REGISTRATION

All 6th-12th graders must register in order to participate in Student Ministries programs and small groups. Sign up: cpconline.org/students /6th-12th-grades

PARENT INFO NIGHT!

Wednesday, September 6 • 7:00-8:00PM • Great Room Are you a parent of an incoming 6th-12th grader? We invite YOU to join with us this ministry year and become informed about what your student(s) will experience. Meet staff members, hear about Sticky Faith, learn the vision of where we’re going, and get all the important info you need to make this year a success in Access, Elevate, Commitment Class, and TEN12! erinh@cpconline.org

Saturday 5:15PM service: Childcare provided (6 weeks-3 years) Sundays: • Nursery (Infants & Toddlers): Loving care is provided for your child • Sprouts (2-year-olds): Play and learn about the Bible with weekly lessons and art projects • JAM (3-5-year-olds): Have fun and learn in a large and small group lesson format that includes prayer, art, and worship New this year! Elementary Programming (K-5th): 9:30AM Sunday School Hour: Kids will go deep into God’s Word in a fun and interactive way. New option: Kids can start in Sunday school OR head to church with families and join class after the Children’s Sermon. Kids will be grouped according to grade (K-1, 2-3, 4-5). 11:00AM Kids’ Church: Kids get to play, create, and worship together. Free choice time (art or gym) is followed by a worship time designed for kids with a dynamic Bible lesson, prayer, and singing. Kids’ Church begins directly after the Children’s Sermon. K-5th grouped together.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: CHOIR & CLUB

Wednesdays beginning September 20 • 5:00-7:30PM Dinner (5:00-6:15PM): Families are invited to enjoy dinner for a small fee. Choir for K-5th graders (5:45-6:30PM): Develop a love for music, learn biblical truths, and improve musical and dramatic skills, all while praising God! Kids participate in worship services and special programs throughout the year. Club for 2nd-5th graders (6:30-7:30PM): Connect with leaders and peers in a fun—sometimes loud!—faith-filled night, all for the purpose of learning to follow Jesus and love others. Club time includes a Bible lesson, interactive games, and small group time. New this year: Kids are grouped according to grade and gender (2nd-3rd girls, 2nd-3rd boys, 4th-5th girls, 4th-5th boys). Cost: $30/first child, $20/second child, $10/third child; max $60/ family. Sign up: cpconline.org/kids

MIDDLE SCHOOL KICKOFF!

Wednesday, September 13 • 6:30-7:45PM • Great Room Check-in Get ready to jump into a great year! Access (6th graders) and Elevate (7th and 8th graders), you will not want to miss this fun and memorable night! vanc@cpconline.org brooksw@cpconline.org

ACCESS

Wednesdays, September 20, 27 & October 4 • 6:30-7:45PM A high-energy, engaging program for 6th graders. Awesome high school leaders lead small groups. Please make sure your student is registered. brooksw@cpconline.org

ELEVATE

Wednesdays, September 20, 27 & October 4 • 6:30-7:45PM A night of fun, large-group learning and small-group discussion for 7th-8th graders. Please make sure your student is registered. vanc@cpconline.org

HIGH SCHOOL COMMITMENT CLASS KICKOFF!

Wednesday, September 13 • 6:30-7:45PM • Anderson Hall Get ready to jump into a great year! You will not want to miss this fun and memorable night! lexis@cpconline.org

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HAPPENINGS

COMMITMENT CLASS

Wednesdays, September 20, 27 & October 4 • 6:30-7:45PM A night of fun, large-group learning and small-group discussion for 9th graders. Please make sure your student is registered. lexis@cpconline.org

TEN12 KICKOFF!

Wednesday, September 13 • 8:00-9:15PM • Sanctuary Join us as we kick off another year of ministry with a bang! All students 10th-12th graders are invited, no cost, no registration required. trevort@cpconline.org

TEN12 HOUSE GROUPS

Wednesdays, September 20, 27 & October 4, 11 • 8:00-9:15PM If you registered last year for 10th-12th grade House Groups you will receive an email in September with directions to your house. mycahb@cpconline.org

SPECIAL NEEDS TAPESTRY

Tuesday, September 12 (Room 116) & 26 (Anderson Hall) • 6:30-7:30PM CPC’s ministry for kids and students with special needs explores who God is and how we can have a relationship with Him through Bible study, service projects, games, guest speakers, and story/drama. vanc@cpconline.org

MOSAIC WORSHIP SERVICE

Sunday, September 17 • 12:30PM • Sanctuary Mosaic celebrates that we are all children of God, and all are invited to worship God in our own way. This service is led mostly by students with special needs. Noises, sounds, and movements are welcome—they are all pleasing to God! Lunch is provided following worship for a time of fellowship and food. sarahn@cpconline.org

ADULTS EVENTS PARENTING TODAY

Wednesday, September 27 • 6:30-7:30PM • Chapel Former CPCer, parenting consultant, and author Lori Wildenberg presents “Messy Journey.” Lori offers hope, next steps, and biblical wisdom for when a child’s life has unexpected detours. Wednesday, October 11• 6:30-7:30PM • Chapel Dave Eisenmann, Director of Instructional Technology & Media Services at Minnetonka Public Schools, speaks about how to help kids develop a balanced and healthy use of technology. Understand the significant role you play in helping youth be responsible and safe.

MIXED WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesdays beginning September 13 • 11:00AM-12:00PM • Room 203 Rick Byron leads this lively discussion on Genesis. We meet every Wednesday except when Edynamoes is held. Sign up: cpconline.org/adults

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IN THE WORD

Mondays starting September 18 • 9:30-11:30AM • Room 302 OR Tuesdays starting September 19 • 7:00-8:30PM • Room 116 James Madsen leads this intergenerational discussion-oriented study of Galatians, Ephesians, and Philippians for men and women. Sign up: cpconline.org/adults

CPC BOOK CLUB

Thursday, September 21 • 7:00PM • Room 116 We discuss The Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard. Nancy Reutiman at 952.920.1837

SUNDAY COMMUNITIES

Sundays beginning September 24 • 9:30 or 10:45AM More than just “Sunday school,” Sunday Communities foster a sense of belonging and growth with people of similar interests or life stages. •E 3 (millennial couples) Melissa Schaser speaks on the “Jewishness of Jesus” (9:30AM - Room 302) •C ATALYST Catalyst (couples with young children) Laura Mulliken speaks on “The Armor of God” (9:30AM - 201 & 202) •M IXED TAPES (primarily 30s) (9:30AM - Fellowship Hall West) •S .A.L.T. (40s & 50s) Justin Buol speaks on “Early Church History” (9:30AM - Fellowship Hall East) •A .C.T.S. (late 50s & up) Nick Schaser speaks on “Lost in Translation” (9:20AM - Fellowship Hall Center) •M ORE (Active Retired) Randy Andersen speaks on “Living Faithfully: 2 Peter” (10:45AM - 201 & 202) •C REDO (Intergenerational) Brad Lien speaks (10:45AM - Fellowship Hall Center)

MEN THE DADS’ GROUP

Wednesdays beginning September 20 • 6:30-7:30PM • New Fireside Room The Dads’ Group is for Christian dads who want to become better husbands, dads, and men. Led by Allen Pofahl and Tom Wagner, this group meets whenever there is Wednesday night programming for kids and students. Sign up: cpconline.org/adults

THURSDAY MORNING MEN’S GROUPS

Several existing men’s small groups welcome new participants. Sign up: cpconline.org/adults

WOMEN NEEDLEWORK GUILD

Saturday, September 9 • 10:00AM-2:00PM • Fellowship Hall Our mission is to make warm garments and blankets for local agencies that serve those in need. We have yarn, fabric, and knitters to get you started. Sally Stoutenburgh at 952.927.6915

WOMEN IN THE WORD

Mondays starting September 11 • 9:30-11:45AM • Anderson Hall Join us this fall for To Live is Christ, an in-depth study by Beth Moore on the life and ministry of Paul the Apostle to the Gentiles. Eleven sessions include DVD teaching, small group conversation, fellowship, and prayer. Sign up:

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TUESDAY AFTERNOON WOMEN’S STUDY

Tuesdays beginning September 12 • 1:00-2:30PM • Chapel Carolyn Beatty leads a Bible study overview of Revelation. This group generates lively discussions and cares for one another. Judy Romine at 952.929.4983

MOM’S MORNING (for moms of young children)

LARGE GROUP Wednesdays, September 13 & 27 • 9:30-11:30AM Join other moms for fellowship and inspirational speakers. Kickoff features CPC pastor Melissa Schaser on “A Year of Transformation.” On September 27, Lori Wildenberg speaks on “The Big Bad Mad.” Cost: $60/year for Large Group; $55/child for both Large and Small Group childcare (wait-list for childcare). Sign up: cpconline.org/adults SMALL GROUP Meets 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays resuming September 20 • 9:30-11:30AM Groups allow you to develop deeper relationships through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and Christ-centered support. Childcare cost: $55/child (wait-list for childcare). Sign up: cpconline.org/adults

MOMS IN THE MIDDLE (for moms of tweens and teens)

LARGE GROUP KICKOFF Thursday, September 28 • 9:30-11:30AM • Anderson Hall What messages do we send our kids? Do our words line up with our intentions? Lori Wildenberg, national speaker, author, and mom of four helps us discover how to “Speak Love Loud” by weaving in kindness and extinguishing poisonous parenting practices. Cost: $5 at the door. cpconline.org/adults SMALL GROUP KICKOFF Thursday, October 5 • 9:30AM • Room 302 Small groups meet twice a month and provide in-depth connection, support, and study. If you are interested in joining a group, come to our kickoff. Sign up: slaneyhome@gmail.com

LET’S CONNECT

MARTHA CIRCLE Wednesday, September 20 • 10:30AM • Choir Room We begin a new season by sharing stories of summer and making plans for the coming year. Pat Haberkorn at 952.941.4188 RUTH CIRCLE Meets every Wednesday • 9:30AM On the first and third Wednesdays, we meet in a home for food, fellowship, devotions, and prayers. On the other Wednesdays, we serve at Feed My Starving Children and at CPC. Barb Bucha at 952.470.4414

NEW BEGINNINGS

Saturday, September 16 • leave from CPC at 10:00AM • Capitol Tour New Beginnings is CPC’s support, resource, and friendship community for those dealing with the practical issues that follow a spouse’s death. Join us for a guided tour of the newly renovated State Capitol with lunch to follow. Cost: $5 suggested tour donation plus lunch. Sign up: debc@cpconline.org

EDYNAMOES

Wednesday, September 27 • 11:30AM • Fellowship Hall Welcome fall together with friends for a seasonal lunch and program provided by the Edina Police Department about scams seniors need to be aware of! Cost: $5. Please bring Jerry’s cash receipts and pop/can tabs. Sign up by September 24: Cleo Wedge at 952.922.2769

HORIZONS ( active retired-age)

Wednesday, October 11 • Time TBD (leaving from CPC main entrance) Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Horizons is an inviting community of active retirement-age singles and couples, experiencing and sharing the good we see all around us! Join us for a trip to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, including a morning tram tour and lunch. More details to come. Sign up: debc@cpconline.org

Thursday, October 12 • 6:30PM • Fellowship Hall Let’s Connect is a ministry that seeks to provide women who have launched their kids into the world a space to live, learn, and serve while growing in Christ. Join us for a talk by Laura Crosby on “Thriving in a Plan B Life.”

C ARE GROUPS

NEW! EVENING MOM’S GROUP

Meets Mondays every three weeks starting September 25 • 7:00-8:30PM • Office Conference Room Join with other moms to connect and grow together in faith. Geared toward moms with young kids through elementary age. Childcare not provided. Sign up: cpconline.org/adults

OLDER ADULTS CIRCLES (women 60+)

Circles combine fellowship, learning, and service in a small group setting. Guests and new members always welcome! ESTHER CIRCLE Thursday, September 7 • 10:00AM • in a nearby home All women are welcome to join us for Bible study and fellowship. shellienw@gmail.com LYDIA CIRCLE Friday, September 15 • 9:30AM • Anderson Hall All are welcome as we begin the new year. Ellen Hastings at 952.896.0066

GRIEF RECOVERY

Tuesday, September 12 • 6:00-8:30PM • Anderson Hall • meets 2nd Tuesdays Grief Recovery is for those who have lost a loved one. We experience God’s hope and healing through fellowship, prayer, and a meal. Rich Phenow speaks. No reservation needed. debbiem@cpconline.org

ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION SERIES

Thursday, September 14 • 6:30-8:00PM • Room 116 • meets 2nd Thursday of the month through February A series for care partners and those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Katie Roberg, Alzheimer Association program specialist, presents “Basics and Beyond.” No reservation needed. marya@cpconline.org

GRACE & HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN

Tuesday, September 19 • 7:00-8:30PM • Room 302 • meets 3rd Tuesdays Does your child experience emotional or mental health issues? You are not alone. Join other parents, friends, and caregivers as we care for one another on our journeys. Meetings include support, fellowship, and occasional guest speakers. dbrown@dcbrowninc.com CPC LIFE

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HAPPENINGS

LAY CARE MINISTRY TRAINING

Mondays, September 25-November 27 • 7:00-8:30PM • Anderson Hall Become a trained Lay Minister to encourage, support, and provide tangible acts of service to those who are hurting. Areas include Grief Recovery, Oneon-One Support, Hospital Ministry, Prayer & Healing, and Senior Visitation. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Saturday, September 30 • 10:00AM-1:00PM • meets 4th Saturday Our kickoff luncheon is at the home of Pat Johnson. The goal of our ministry is to knit or crochet shawls made with the hope of being vessels for God’s presence and comfort. You don’t need knitting experience; all are welcome! Coaching and materials can be provided. Pat Johnson at 952.270.1434

LGBTQ FAMILY GROUP

This group is for parents and family members of someone who is LGBTQ. Discuss together how to best love and support our loved one and each other. rgarton1@msn.com

SERVE HERE

Join us at a CPC table to celebrate and encourage where this partner has been and where they’re going. You can also organize your own table of ten. Sign up: leslieb@cpconline.org

FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Be a beacon of hope to trafficked women through Source’s The Purple Light Project. The 2018 Super Bowl will bring a surge in sex trafficking and prostitution. And after the party is over, the local culture of trafficking and victimization will go forward at a significantly higher rate as a result. Be part of the fight! info@sourcemn.org Take Action Against Human Trafficking Saturday, September 16 • 9:00AM • Fellowship Hall A panel of speakers from Beautiful and Loved survivor outreach and care group, International Justice Mission, and Source MN will educate us, answer questions, and provide volunteer opportunities. Free continental breakfast is included. Sign up by September 13: cpconline.org/events Human Trafficking Awareness Series Thursdays, October 5-November 16 (no class October 19) 6:30-8:00PM • CPC Learn more about victimization in the Twin Cities through our six-week series. Each session requires an hour of reading and journaling per week. Please plan to attend all six sessions: We Are Broken, Modern Slavery, Pornography, Where Is God?, Victim Vulnerabilities, and Public Policy and Resources. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

GROUNDS GROUP

Interested in maintaining CPC’s grounds? We are looking for volunteers to weed, mulch, and maintain trees and shrubs. The Grounds Group is separate from the Garden Group. We are looking to do three-four projects in fall, spring, and summer. jhturnbull@hotmail.com

HELP MAKE FAITH STICK!

Enjoy kids and want to make faith stick? Kids’ Ministries is looking for volunteers with varying gifts. tammym@cpconline.org

NEAR BLOOMINGTON LOAVES & FISHES

Fridays, September 15 & October 20 • Prep: 2:00-4:00PM; Serve: 5:007:00PM • Creekside Community Center • 3rd Friday of the month Volunteers age 15 and older are welcome to prepare and serve a meal with our Bloomington friends. Sign up for one or both slots: cpconline.org/events

URBAN VENTURES CITYKID MOBILE FARMER’S MARKET RETURNS!

Sundays, September 17 & October 15 Get your groceries in the parking lot! The Urban Ventures Mobile Market returns to CPC around morning services. Find a full selection of seasonal vegetables, grown on the UV farm, and procured from other local, sustainable farms such as Growing Hope Farm, bread from New French Bakery, and CityKid Java coffee. Proceeds benefit the farms and provide produce to Minneapolis families.

PERPETUATE THE HOPE LUNCHEON FOR URBAN HOMEWORKS

Tuesday, September 26 • 12:00-1:00PM • Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel

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UPCOMING E VENTS WOMEN WHO INSPIRE

Friday, October 27 • 6:15-8:30PM Join us for dinner and to hear from Katelyn Beaty, author of A Woman’s Place and the first female managing editor of Christianity Today magazine. Cost: $20 if you sign up by October 10; $25 after. Sign up: cpconline.org/events

BIRTHS

David Albrecht and Jill Westberg welcomed a daughter, Nola Marie, on June 16. Ryan and Jessica Whitefield welcomed a daughter, Ava Joy, on July 2. Mike and Julia Pieper welcomed a son, Wyatt Jonathan, on July 28. Brett and Lindsay Dornfeld welcomed a son, Carter Dean, on August 1.

MARRIAGES

Hayley Ann Dulin and Ryan Philip Saunders were married on July 29. Matt Moberg officiated.

Dorothy L. Allen passed away on July 31. She was the mother of Rick Allen. Lois Thompson passed away on August 14 at the age of 100. Mary Alice Craig passed away on August 16 at the age of 79. She was the mother of Stacy Deakyne, CPC staff member Lori Silianoff, and Wendy Thang. R. Lynne Reginell passed away on August 19 at the age of 83. She was the grandmother of Melissa Schaser, Pastor of Congregational Care.

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED

Anna Carlsen and Michael McLouth were married on July 29. The Rev. Jody Phenow officiated.

Brian Cook Matt Moberg Bev Stowe

Meghan Marie Parranto and Matthew Douglas Fiala were married on July 29. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated.

STAFF TRANSITIONS

Kelsie Kranz and Brooks Byrd were married on August 4. The Rev. Rich Phenow officiated. Michelle Lynn Yancey and Jorge Alberto Saenz were married on August 5. The Rev. Dr. John Crosby officiated. Michelle Wilde and Nathan Kuhl were married on August 12. The Rev. James Madsen officiated.

DEATHS

Alfred Marcus passed away on July 25 at the age of 97. He was the grandfather of Ross Boonstra and Stephanie Eicher. Marie Kohlenberger passed away on July 25. She was the mother of Don Kohlenberger.

Brooks Wilkening transitions into a new role in Family Ministries leading K-1st on Sunday mornings and 6th grade on Wednesdays. Matt Ferris transitions into a new role in Family Ministries as the Leadership and College Director.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

June 1-July 31, 2017 July offering: $604,267 July expenses: $718,616 Variance: ($114,349) YTD Mission Focus Total: $12,012 The budget for the year has not yet been set.

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Pancakes and new friends at the Block Party Breakfast!

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CPCers on a GO!Trip to Nicaragua with Opportunity International

WORSHIP WITH US Saturdays at 5:15PM • Contemporary Worship Sundays at 9:30AM • Traditional Worship

Sundays at 11:00AM • Contemporary Worship Sunday Night Worship • September 24 at 5:00PM

Grit, our new sermon series, begins September 9/10.

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Parent Info Night (6th-12th) September 6 K ids’ Sunday Mornings (infants-5th) September 9/10 Student Wednesday Nights (6th-12th) September 13 K ids' Wednesday Nights (K-5th) September 20

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