The Episcopal Church in Minnesota East Metro Mission Area Gathering
January 28 – 31, 2012

SATURDAY January 28

St John the Evangelist – 60 Kent St, St Paul 55102

2 – 4 pm Mission Project

Assemble Items for Episcopal Community Services (ECS) collected by your congregation 4 – 5 pm All East Metro Mission Area Eucharist Come to worship and offer up our gifts for ECS. Read more about the ECS drives by clicking each link: Birthday Bags; Household Supplies; Ready for Success

5 – 7pm Reception and Youth Party Reception for all ages in the St. John’s Fireside Room – Bring treats to share! Beverages provided. Youth party with pizza and bands in the St. John’s gym

SUNDAY January 29

St Mary’s Basswood Grove – 8435 St Croix Trail S., Hastings, MN 55033 About a mile south on St Croix Trail S from the entrance to Afton Alps

2 – 4 pm Hayride

St. Mary’s is an easy, peaceful 20 minute drive from St. Paul. Bring your families and join Bishop Prior for a hayride through St. Mary’s beautiful grounds and renew friendships. Hot chocolate will be provided in the guild hall. Please bring treats to share.

St Matthew’s – 2136 Carter Ave, St Paul 55108

5:30 pm Dinner

$6/individual or $20/family donation towards St Matthew’s J2A Pilgrimage 7 pm Night Prayer and Eucharist Come worship with Bishop Prior at this creative and energetic service designed and led by the St Matthew’s Young Adults.

MONDAY January 30

St Christopher’s – 2300 Hamline Avenue North, Roseville, MN 55113

7-9 pm “A Missionary Marketplace of Ideas”

Come share your best current mission projects and ideas around: Mission 2012, Hospitality, Hunger, Homelessness, etc. We’ll provide dessert and beverages.

TUESDAY January 31

Episcopal Church Homes – 1840 University Avenue West, St Paul 55104

1-3 pm Tea with Bishop at the Cornelia House/Coventry Chapel Enjoy an afternoon tea with other seniors and Bishop Prior

Questions or Comments – The Rev. Susan Moss – susanmaetzoldmoss@gmail.com or The Rev. Keely Franke – keely.franke@stjohnsstpaul.org