The SAP Faith Communities (Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal and United Church of Christ ) will again march together under one banner in the classic neighborhood 4th of July parade.

Children, youth, adults, dogs — gather on West Luther Place at Como Ave at 10:45 AM. The parade begins at 11:00 AM.

100% of money raised will go to a Mutual Aid Fund managed by the St. Anthony Park Community Foundation.

Let’s take our unity, generosity and love to the streets!

Come on over for one, two or all three of these Wednesday evening gatherings, led by Liam Magistad and others:

▪ CONFLICT: “The Troubles” — July 15, 7:00 PM. Learn about the history of the conflict in Northern Ireland, listen to stories of Liam’s time there this Spring.  What can we learn from the way Irish Protestants and Catholics work to reconcile and build peace?

▪ COMMUNITY: SAP-CAN — August 12, 7:00 PM.  What is a Community Action Network?  Why are we being invited into this neighborhood initiative by the SAP Community Council? Whom will it serve?  What are the needs?  Come and learn about this model of mutual aid ... neighbors helping neighbors.

▪ CORN: Our Garden/Church Yard — August 26, 7:00 PM.  Lots of green things are growing here on our church grounds!  Come learn about them and find out about plans for the raised garden beds, a compost bin, and more that’s in the works.

Summertime + Ice Cream = Yay!

The Board of Christian Education will host its annual Ice Cream Social outside on the front lawn after the worship service on Sunday, July 26.

Ice cream, toppings, spoons, napkins …. it’s all provided.

All ages are welcome to enjoy one another’s company and this summertime treat.

If you are navigating the complex realities of having an aging parent or parent-in-law or step-parent, you are not alone.

Gather with other SAPUCCers to give and receive support, have honest conversations, and share resources.

The support group, facilitated by Pastor Victoria, will next meet on Saturday morning, August 8, 10:00 AM
in the Parlor.

Victoria Downey leads "Little Kid Yoga" — stories, songs, movement, poses and togetherness!

For children ages 3 to 6 and their grown-ups. BYO yoga mat or borrow one of ours.

Little Kid Yoga is open to the community, free of charge.

Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 AM.

Our Godly Play classroom is for children in preschool thru 2nd grade.

The "Doorperson" greets each child and helps them get ready to enter the classroom.

The "Storyteller" tells the Bible story using the Godly Play curriculum, props, and the desert box, and then asks the children wondering questions. The class concludes with worktime and the feast.

Godly Play is a wonderful approach to faith formation thru storytelling.

Sundays, 9:15-10:15 AM, in the Godly Play classroom on the lower level.