PALESTINE/ISRAEL 

15 MONTHS AFTER OCTOBER 7:

WHERE ARE WE?

In December 2023 we hosted two community conversations between Rabbi Jill Avrin and GLC's Palestinian-American member, Moneer Rifai. Much has happened over the year+ that's passed, so they teamed up again on Sunday, February 2 to host a third conversation on where we are now, with co-moderators Steve Lear and Emma Rifai.

Sponsored by MEJS

Community Partners: Hopkins Race and Equity Iniative, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, YourJewish

THE HISTORY OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

OF THE NORTH AMERICAS

On Sundays November 24th and December 15th, Gethsemane Member Jessica Olson gave the first two presentations in a serires on The History of the Indigenous Peoples of the North Americas -- from an indigenous perspective.

In the first presentation, Jessica provided a broad overview of Indigenous History in the US. And in the second, she introduced us to Indigenous Cultures of the upper Midwest and answered questions.

Stay tuned, as Jessica will be continuing this conversation into the New Year!

SMART SALTING

On December 1st, Gethsemane's Green Team hosted our Adult Forum on Smart Salting with Gethsemane's own Madeline Seveland, Senior Outreach & Engagement Specialist with Carver County Planning & Water Management. She talked about how when too much de-icing salt is used on sidewalks, driveways, and roads, it washes into lakes and rivers, where it dissolves into chloride, a permanent pollutant toxic to fish aquatic insects, and amphibians. Salt is also corrosive, damaging parking lots, walkways, bridges, and buildings. It can also harm our pets who may lick it off their paws or drink too much snow melt. 

MEN'S MINISTRY 

Men’s Ministry encompasses all men of Gethsemane, young and old. It provides Christian growth and fellowship opportunities to our congregation and community. The purpose of Men’s Ministry is to encourage Christian discipleship through four different areas of our lives: faithful worship attendance, living in God's word, serving Christ's church and the world, and fellowship with other male identifying people in our community.

MEN'S GOLF LEAGUE
Thursdays May - September

The Gethsemane Golf League is scheduled to begin May 9, 2024. The groupls plays at Glen Lake in Minnetonka every Thursday; first tee time is usually around 9:00 AM. If you are interested in participating this year and would like to be on the weekly email group for sign-ups, please email Dick Larson at dick.larson44@gmail.com or call him at (952) 240-1006.

SENIOR MINISTRY

OWLS (Older, Wiser Lutherans)

This is a ministry geared toward people 55+ (but all are welcome). These events will provide socialization, entertainment, food and fun!