Come for an evening of fellowship, fun, and learning the skill of two-dimensional needle felting! Needle felting on a flat background is like painting or coloring with wool fiber—color is added with a long thin needle. We will be using kits that include printed guides, video tutorial help, and materials to make it beginner-friendly. Kits will be started during our time and assistance will be given to help you continue your project on your own. There are several choices of kits, but certain kits may sell out, so select your top three choices in the registration. Cost is $35; register by February 22.

New Brighton’s own cookie artist extraordinaire, Mama Mel (Melanie Davis), turns cookies into artwork! Join us as we learn her icing techniques and take home some fun and yummy treats. If you have ever wanted to learn how to use royal icing, this is the place to start! The March cookie event will feature Easter cookies (adults and youth Grade 5+ accompanied by an adult). Cost is $10 per person. Registration is required: space is limited. Registration deadline is February 25.

We will be reading and discussing the book Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate by Jenny Yang and Matthew Soerens. Immigration is one of the most complicated issues of our time. Voices on all sides argue strongly for action and change. Christians find themselves torn between the desire to uphold laws and the call to minister to the vulnerable. Copies of the book are available on Amazon. We will be discussing two chapters each time we meet. Registration required.

*Registration is now closed.

Journey alongside a small group of women as we use contemplative practices to explore the intersection of our embodied and spiritual lives. This 8-week class is designed to be relational and rejuvenating. Through slow, simple processes, we will practice “wonder” and appreciate the miracle of our bodies—exactly as they are—as made in God’s image and part of God’s good design. The class includes reflection, contemplation and discussion. Space is limited. All women are welcome to register.

Come enjoy an evening of fellowship and pickleball! All skill levels are welcome. Invite your friends to join in the fun! No experience needed. Equipment provided but bring your own paddles if you desire.

Join us for laughter and fellowship as we relax and enjoy life together and play strategy, party, and classic games galore. Bring your favorite game or try something new. Come on your own or bring your friends for a much-needed evening of fellowship away from the busyness of the week. Make space for fun in a laid-back environment (or, for the highly competitive, show us your skills!) Bring a snack to share if you wish. The January 18 game night is open to Grade 3+ with an adult, and the February 15 and March 15 game nights is open to Grade 6+ with an adult. No registration required.

Threads is a ministry for students (Grades 6–12) that weaves (and knits and sews) learning and serving together by pairing meaningful books with hands on projects. As students read and discuss each book’s theme, they also complete a service project that puts those ideas into action. Each gathering becomes a chance to grow in awareness and compassion, to deepen faith, and to make a real impact—one thread at a time. January’s book is Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri. Students are responsible for obtaining their own books via the library or elsewhere. For some books, contact Shelli to see if if she has a book to loan you, as she has reserved some from the library. Registration is requested in order to plan materials.

Come for a Sunday evening of prayer and reflection rooted in the centuries-old tradition of evensong. The season we are in has left people feeling isolated and filled with lament. We will use Psalm 13 to name our laments and to stand alongside our friends and neighbors.