Current, Ongoing Groups | all are welcome-jump in anytime!
People's Book Club
People's Book Club is open to the wider community!
We read theologically progressive books by diverse authors.
Calling all readers!
Next our book club will be reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Wednesday, June 7th, 6:30 pm and Thursday, June 15th, 6:30 pm
Meeting in person at People's Park (contact Pastor Clare about participating virtually)
Valley Bookseller has copies in stock at a 15% discount (mention our book club!)
The book is also available through libraries and online booksellers.
Heather Kennedy-Bordeaux will facilitate our discussions.
On June 15th, we're honored to welcome Heather's sister-in-law, a native healer, to share with us:
Renee Butters 'Awanishbaasin ~ The Breath of the Spirits'
Ojibwe Snake Clan, White Earth Nation
If you plan to join us in reading and discussing Braiding Sweetness please contact the office @ office@peoplescongregational.or - 651-439-5667
Learn more about the book here.
Learn more about Robin Wall Kimmerer here.
Here are the titles we have read in the past:
Jesus' Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount By Richard Rohr
The Five Invitations By Frank Ostaseski
Convictions by Marcus J. Borg
Freeing Jesus by Diana Butler Bass
The Flag + The Cross by Phillip S. Gorski & Samuel L. Perry
Dear White Peacemakers by Osheta Moore
See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
Fences & Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson
Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight in our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller
Garden Gathering
(women's group)
Meets most Thursday mornings
at rotating parks in warmer months | indoors at church in colder months
Using "The Upper Room" devotional (copies are available in the narthex), the group reflects and shares on the lesson for the week. We find purpose and meaning as we develop friendships. All are welcome and newcomers encouraged! Contact Megan in the church office for time and location details.
People's Tai Chi Group
The form we practice is gentle and easy to learn. Facing one another, we invite the spirit into our circle.
Desired outcomes are improved balance, mind-body-soul connection and a lovely opportunity to relax and be with beautiful people!
Mondays | 7:00-7:50 pm at Lakeside Park (Bayport)
Join us on June 5 & 19 (on break May 29, June 12, June 26).
If you plan to attend, please let Mary Ann know (malitfin@gmail.com, 612-382-9920).
Our Tuesday 10am Tai Chi Group is on break (will resume in the fall).
A Wednesday 10am group meets outside St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stillwater (all are welcome - contact Mary Ann or more information
PCC Choir
Our choir invites participation by any youth (gr. 6+) or adult who enjoys singing and reads music. We rehearse most Sundays, 8:30-9:15am, and sing anthems twice per month.
Wider Community Groups Who Meet in Our Church Building
AA Meetings
Church Fellowship Room (no childcare at this time)