Take a bite out of the Bible this summer -- one week at a time. 

This summer we're reading through the book of Nehemiah together. Each household is challenged to read one chapter each week. Track your progress on your own caterpillar and turn it in at the end of the summer for a gift card to Connie's Creamy Cone. That's right, snack on scripture and get a snack of your own. 

We have some tools to help you out:

• download your summer tracker here
• visit our Nehemiah video showcase to hear each week's chapter being read, as well as background information and more to help the text come alive

THE MAKING OF BIBLICAL WOMANHOOD

Wednesday, July 14 at 7:00pm

Pastor Anne and Gordy's home

Where did the ideas of Biblical womanhood -- the belief that God designed women to be submissive wives, virtuous mothers, and joyful homemakers -- come from? The Bible or a series of clearly definable historical moments? Read the book and gather together to discuss. Led by Joe Mann.

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE (INTERGENERATIONAL BOOK CLUB)

Wednesday, August 4 at 7:00pm

Pastor Mike and Ann Hotz's home

Join this faith adjacent book club as we dive into this classic by C.S. Lewis. Discover for the first time, or once again, what happens when four adventurous siblings -- Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy -- step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia. Led by Kate Makosky, join us for a conversation exploring the intersection of faith and fiction together. Open to all ages, great for caregivers and kids to experience together. 

CARING FOR CREATION

Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00pm

Pastor Anne and Gordy's home

Caring for God's creation is one aspect of being a faithful follower of Jesus. Join us as we unpack and apply lessons from Mitch Hescox and local meteorologist Paul Douglas' book, Caring for Creation: The Evangelical's Guide to Climate Change and a Healthy Environment. Led by the Sustainability Team.

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There is something for you every Monday this summer! Our Monday rotation looks like this:

First and Fourth Mondays: Out of Sorts Book Study

Monday July 5 and 26, August 2 and 23 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Greg and Angela Swenson's home

Bring your questions and let's learn together how to be as comfortable with uncertainty as we are with solid answers. We will discover anew depths that will remain secure even through the storms of life. Greg and Angela invite caregivers to bring their children and youth to enjoy their swimming pool during the book study. Volunteer lifeguards will be available.

Second Mondays: Bible Through Lectionary

Monday July 12 and August 9 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Greg and Angela Swenson's home

Often when we pick up a Bible, we're looking for a particular story or illustration. Another way is to follow the lectionary calendar which follows a rotating pattern of God's story over a three year cycle. Join us as we follow the lectionary and let the Bible speak to us on its own terms. Children and youth are welcome to enjoy the Swenson's swimming pool during the Bible study, volunteer lifeguards will be present. We are reading Mark 6:14-29 in July and John 6:35, 41-51 in August.

Third Mondays: Community Cookouts

Monday June 21, July 19, and August 16 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

First Covenant Church of Saint Paul

These are fun gatherings for the whole church family! We grill, you chill. Meat, buns, and chips are provided. Please bring yourself, your sides, a beverage, and a chair. Games and fun activities will be available for all as we enjoy the time outdoors reconnecting with one another.

REGISTER FOR BOOK AND BIBLE STUDIES HERE

PRAYER AND CONVERSATION AT LAKE PHALEN

with Pastor Mike and Pam Sohriakoff

Thursday June 24, July 8 and 22, August 12 and 26 from 8:00am - 9:00am

Meet at the Lake Phalen Beach House

Join us for a walk around Lake Phalen and a time of conversational prayer using Seeds of Devotion by Roger Butts.

REGISTER FOR PRAYER AND CONVERSATION HERE

ALL CHURCH RETREAT AT COVENANT PINES

Friday, August 27 - Sunday, August 29

Covenant Pines Bible Camp (McGregor, MN)

Join our church community for 2.5 days, 5 meals, and a whole lot of renewing, relaxing, and reconnecting with one another at Covenant Pines Bible Camp. Get more information and register below.

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