Lent 2023: February 22 - April 8
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This year for Lent, will be “homebodies,” discovering a whole-body approach to faith practice. We will continue with the lectionary readings that remind us that Jesus cared for the whole person, all people, all bodies.
During Lent we will offer opportunities to move your body, worship with your whole body, and read together from a book that helps you be connected to your body… Each designed to connect your body to your soul as faith practices that will carry us through Lent. ** Embodied Graphic from sanctifiedart.org 
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An Embodied Lent
During Lent, FAUMC will offer opportunities for your body, mind, and spirit.
Wednesday Wellness Sessions: March 1 – March 29, 6:30-7:30pm (Presentations from Nami will go until 8:00pm)
Come for a healthy supper and stay for an evening of healthy living. From guest speakers to guest fitness instructors, come to connect your body and spirit for wholistic health practices. Watch for a complete line up of guest presenters. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family to join in any or all of the sessions.
March 1 – Soo Bahk Do, Mike Kelly
Meet our Wednesday Wellness Presenters:
Mike Kelly will lead an introduction to Soo Bahk Do, a traditional martial art system developed in Korea by Grandmaster Hwang Kee in 1945. Mike is a member of FAUMC, serves on staff as the Director of Technology Ministries, and is a certified master in the 6th degree of Soo Bahk Do. Mike is the lead instructor and founder of Martial Virtues Academy of Soo Bahk Do located at Linwood Rec Center in St. Paul.
Read more at: www.soobahkdo-mn.com
Marjorie Grevious holds a MA in Theology from United Theological Seminary, is certified in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Streetworks Trauma Informed Yoga, Pricon Yoga Project, and Yoga as a Peace Practice. She also holds a MS in Human Services and Community Counseling and Psychology.
“After graduating seminary, I knew I wanted use my spiritual education along with my 40+ years of yoga practice and a career in social services to help others access the deep inner well of their own healing… Spiritual wellness is all about how the Divine is showing up within you, all around you and for your greatest highest good. Contact me so that I may help you on your journey towards a more fulfilled you.” — Marjorie D. Grievous - from www.templewithin.org
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Read more at: www.nami.org
Sunday Walks: March 5 – March 26, 3:00pm
Each week we will meet up for a walk around St. Paul. Our first walk will be March 5 at 3:00 pm around Como Lake. Meet at the Como Pavilion, in front of the restaurant entrance to walk around the lake together for about half hour to an hour. All bodies, all ages, all abilities welcome. We have selected trails that are paved and said to have snow removal, but please wear appropriate footwear.
March 5: Como Park – Meet at the Pavilion
March 12: Mississippi River Walk – Meet at The Monument at the end of Summit Ave and Mississippi River Blvd.
March 19: Hidden Falls Regional Park: Meet at the boat ramp parking lot.
March 26: Como Park – Meet at the Pavilion
Reading Together: “An Altar in the World,” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
An approachable and inspiring read, “Taylor reveals meaningful ways to discover the sacred in the small things we do and see, from simple practices such as walking, working, and prayer.” (Quoted from inside book cover.)
Each week Pastor Shawna will include questions for reflection on the weekly readings in the Monday Meditations. In Sunday school we will spend time discussing together key concepts from the book.
Reading Schedule:
February 22 – February 26: Chapters 1 -2
February 26 – March 5: Chapters 3-4
March 5 – March 12: Chapters 5-6
March 12 – March 19: Chapters 7-8
March 19 – March 26: Chapters 9-10
March 26 – April 2: Chapters 11-12
Worship Schedule for February
March 5: John 3:1-17, “A New Body” (Pastor Jin, preaching)
March 12: John 4:1-11, “A Thirsty Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
March 19: John 9:1-41, “A Blind Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
March 26: John 1:1-45, “A Sick Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
Holy Week Services
April 2: Palm Sunday Worship, Matthew 21:1-11, “A Broken Body” (Pastor Jin, preaching)
April 6 : Maundy Thursday Worship, “John 13:21-32, “A Troubled Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
6:00 pm Maundy Thursday dinner and communion around the tables
7:00 pm Worship service reflecting on the lessons from Jesus’ final hours.
April 7: 7:00 pm Good Friday Joint Worship Service at St. Albans Church of God in Christ.
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt - sign up to volunteer
Easter Morning Worship
April 9: Easter Sunday Worship, John 20:1-18, “A Divine Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
9:00 am and 10:30 am Joy filled worship celebrating a resurrection, with an egg hunt between services at 10:00 am.
Come for a healthy supper and stay for an evening of healthy living. From guest speakers to guest fitness instructors, come to connect your body and spirit for wholistic health practices. Watch for a complete line up of guest presenters. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family to join in any or all of the sessions.
March 1 – Soo Bahk Do, Mike Kelly
- Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to move.
- Available for all physical abilities.
- Learn about mental illnesses, the impact of negative attitudes and five things each of us can do to make Minnesota a better place for people who experience a mental illness. This one-hour class is for faith communities interested in learning about mental illnesses and helping to change attitudes towards mental illnesses.
- Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a yoga mat. A $10 donation to help cover the cost of this session is appreciated.
Meet our Wednesday Wellness Presenters:
Mike Kelly will lead an introduction to Soo Bahk Do, a traditional martial art system developed in Korea by Grandmaster Hwang Kee in 1945. Mike is a member of FAUMC, serves on staff as the Director of Technology Ministries, and is a certified master in the 6th degree of Soo Bahk Do. Mike is the lead instructor and founder of Martial Virtues Academy of Soo Bahk Do located at Linwood Rec Center in St. Paul.
Read more at: www.soobahkdo-mn.com
Marjorie Grevious holds a MA in Theology from United Theological Seminary, is certified in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Streetworks Trauma Informed Yoga, Pricon Yoga Project, and Yoga as a Peace Practice. She also holds a MS in Human Services and Community Counseling and Psychology.
“After graduating seminary, I knew I wanted use my spiritual education along with my 40+ years of yoga practice and a career in social services to help others access the deep inner well of their own healing… Spiritual wellness is all about how the Divine is showing up within you, all around you and for your greatest highest good. Contact me so that I may help you on your journey towards a more fulfilled you.” — Marjorie D. Grievous - from www.templewithin.org
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Read more at: www.nami.org
Sunday Walks: March 5 – March 26, 3:00pm
Each week we will meet up for a walk around St. Paul. Our first walk will be March 5 at 3:00 pm around Como Lake. Meet at the Como Pavilion, in front of the restaurant entrance to walk around the lake together for about half hour to an hour. All bodies, all ages, all abilities welcome. We have selected trails that are paved and said to have snow removal, but please wear appropriate footwear.
March 5: Como Park – Meet at the Pavilion
March 12: Mississippi River Walk – Meet at The Monument at the end of Summit Ave and Mississippi River Blvd.
March 19: Hidden Falls Regional Park: Meet at the boat ramp parking lot.
March 26: Como Park – Meet at the Pavilion
Reading Together: “An Altar in the World,” by Barbara Brown Taylor.
An approachable and inspiring read, “Taylor reveals meaningful ways to discover the sacred in the small things we do and see, from simple practices such as walking, working, and prayer.” (Quoted from inside book cover.)
Each week Pastor Shawna will include questions for reflection on the weekly readings in the Monday Meditations. In Sunday school we will spend time discussing together key concepts from the book.
Reading Schedule:
February 22 – February 26: Chapters 1 -2
February 26 – March 5: Chapters 3-4
March 5 – March 12: Chapters 5-6
March 12 – March 19: Chapters 7-8
March 19 – March 26: Chapters 9-10
March 26 – April 2: Chapters 11-12
Worship Schedule for February
March 5: John 3:1-17, “A New Body” (Pastor Jin, preaching)
March 12: John 4:1-11, “A Thirsty Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
March 19: John 9:1-41, “A Blind Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
March 26: John 1:1-45, “A Sick Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
Holy Week Services
April 2: Palm Sunday Worship, Matthew 21:1-11, “A Broken Body” (Pastor Jin, preaching)
April 6 : Maundy Thursday Worship, “John 13:21-32, “A Troubled Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
6:00 pm Maundy Thursday dinner and communion around the tables
7:00 pm Worship service reflecting on the lessons from Jesus’ final hours.
April 7: 7:00 pm Good Friday Joint Worship Service at St. Albans Church of God in Christ.
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am Easter Egg Hunt - sign up to volunteer
Easter Morning Worship
April 9: Easter Sunday Worship, John 20:1-18, “A Divine Body” (Pastor Shawna, preaching)
9:00 am and 10:30 am Joy filled worship celebrating a resurrection, with an egg hunt between services at 10:00 am.