This eight-week Bible study will follow season one of the new series “The Chosen.” Whether you are new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, this theatrical performance of the Bible will breathe new life and understanding to the life of Christ.

Join together every Tuesday morning 9-11am from October 26th to December 14th. We will watch and discuss an episode each week. Purchase the study guide on Amazon or through “The Chosen” app.

Meet at Amy Whitmore’s home in Minneapolis-sign up for the address. 

Tuesdays I October 26-December 14 I 9-11am I Minneapolis

Are you interested in discussing how Christians and our church can learn to better welcome and love the LGBTQ community? Join Jesse Dong in a six week reading group on Tuesday evenings as we explore what that means. The book group will be loosely based off the book “Love is an Orientation” by Andrew Marin, and supplemented with more recent writings from other voices and perspectives. Childcare is not provided and at this time masks will be required.

Tuesdays | October 12 – November 16 | 6:30-8pm | Mercy

See. Own. Repair. Many of us are with increased clarity seeing and lamenting over the destructive legacy of racism and white supremacy in our communities and churches. What can we do now — individually and collectively — to work for tangible reparation in Minneapolis? Please purchase your own copy of Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair by Duke L. Kwon and Gregory Thompson and read the introduction and Ch.1 “The Call to See” before our first gathering.

Wednesdays | September 29 – November 17 (except October 20) | 6:30-8pm | Mercy

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a highly effective therapy model that aims to heal the root pain behind many common mental health problems (ie, anxiety and depression). Many spiritual leaders have also realized it is much more than that. It is seen as a deep form of prayer that can calm the often chaotic thoughts and feelings we carry, making room for us to meet and be healed by the Holy Spirit. Led by Corey Busch, a practicing IFS therapist and Mercy member, this class is for anyone who has struggled with mental health as well as for anyone interested in deepening their connection with God through a new prayer process. You will learn the basic ideas behind IFS, and you will have the opportunity to experience the IFS process in a safe, professionally facilitated space. Masks are required.

Wednesdays | October 27 – November 17 | 6:30-8pm | Mercy

Have you ever wanted to play the drums? Do you currently know how to play the drums and just haven’t played in a while? Want a space to flex those drum chops? Intro to Drums is a class designed by Mercy Board Member and drummer Edward Jefferson to give space for learning some drum basics, but also how to frame those basics around playing drums with other musicians. We will focus on a worship band setting. By the end of the class, the goal is to have learned to play a very basic drum beat that is used in most of the songs you hear. Also, how to think about the intertwining of faith, worship, and drums. Class is limited to 5 participants. Age 13+.

Wednesdays | October 27 – November 17 | 6:30-8pm | Mercy

For people who are considering taking the next step of involvement at Mercy, the Membership Class is an interactive discussion led by Lead Pastor Gary Dawkins exploring what it means to be make a deeper commitment to our Mercy community through membership.

Wednesday | November 3 | 6:30-8pm | Mercy

Mercy is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, November 11 from 12noon-6pm. Our purpose is twofold: 1) We want to support an organization that is impacting our community by collecting life-saving blood donations, and 2) We want to create an opportunity for people in our city to have a positive experience being in a church when they come to donate.

If you donated in our past drives, you are eligible to give. Follow the instructions below to reserve an appointment. Or email julie.bodurtha@mercyvineyard.org to volunteer to help sign people in and create a warm, welcoming environment. We need 2 volunteers for each shift: 12-3pm and 3-6pm.

HOW TO DONATE:

1. Click DONATE button to visit redcrossblood.org
2. Search “Mercy” in the search bar at the top right-hand corner of the page
3. Select our drive to see available spots and reserve an appointment

Join Mercy, South Metro Vineyard and La Viña Burnsville for a worship night in English and Spanish to build connection and community between several Vineyard church communities through worship, prayer and time to connect. Sweet bread and coffee will be served.

This will be a time to gather with our Vineyard pastors, leaders, and church families to connect for fellowship, worship, and prayer.  The format will be 45 minutes of worship, 30 minutes of fellowship break, followed by another 45 minutes of worship and prayer.  We have invited the worship leaders from Mercy Vineyard, South Metro Vineyard and La Viña Burnsville to lead us in worship for the evening.

Este será un momento para reunirse con los pastores, líderes y familias de la iglesia de las Viñas (Vineyard) para conectarse y tener compañerismo, adorar y la orar juntos. El formato será de 45 minutos de adoración, 30 minutos de descanso para conocernos y convivir, seguidos de otros 45 minutos de adoración y oración.  Por esta vez, hemos invitado a los líderes de adoración de Mercy Vineyard, South Metro Vineyard y LaVina Burnsville para guiarnos en la adoración en esta primera noche.

Are you new to Mercy or want to get more involved? Join us for a time to learn about our community, ask questions, & receive some tips about how to get the most out of the time you spend here. We meet the 2nd Sunday of the month in the Mercy Cafe. Sign up is helpful but not required.