Lyndale United Church of Christ

06/16/2026

TOMORROW'S SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM Potluck!!! Wednesday, June 17th
5:30pm at Rev. Rebecca's House

6:30pm Leave for The Doctrine at Riverview Theater

A potluck, kinship, and strategizing. Anyone interested in justice work at Lyndale are invited to gather together to have a potluck and talk about how we might better coordinate all the asks and needs of this moment. The Social Justice Forum worked to create a space for that kind of sharing and more intersectionally-focused work during the Poor People's campaign. And we are continuing amidst all the chaos and terror that is happening currently and the need for creative and sacred trouble-making and holding onto each other.

Join us for this important film screening and Q&A conversation to follow with filmmaker Gwendolen Cates, and featured activists Mitch Walking Elk and and Nina Berglund. The Doctrine explores the legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery on driving violence against Indigenous Peoples, land, and water in the Americas and around the world. The central narrative follows a group of Indigenous youth from the Twin Cities who travel to the Vatican to confront the Catholic Church about the Doctrine and its legacy. The film exposes how the Doctrine has targeted communities of color around the world for centuries, and still today enables corporate forces driving the climate crisis. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door.

06/13/2026

Art: Jesus Saves by Rev. Derek Terry

TOMORROW: Sunday June 14

Adult Ed at 8:45AM: Protecting, Sustaining and Sharing Q***r Joy - Rev. Derek Terry

HYBRID WORSHIP at 10:00 AM: Rev. Derek Terry will be our third preacher in our CSJ 10th Anniversary celebration series. Rev. Derek Terry (he/him) serves as the Executive Director of the Open and Affirming Coalition and as Part-time Pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio—an Open and Affirming congregation. A passionate and dynamic leader, Rev. Derek is known nationally as a pastor, artist, speaker, writer, and activist committed to justice and inclusion.

With a background that bridges ministry, advocacy, and creative expression, Rev. Derek brings a powerful voice to conversations on civil rights, racial and social justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, income inequality, body positivity, and courageous living. For two years he served the Coalition as Program Director, playing a key role in developing resources, supporting congregations, and strengthening the movement for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the United Church of Christ

Zoom link for BOTH Adult Ed AND Worship:
https://zoom.us/j/6128253019

Meeting ID: 612 825 3019
Password: 1884

06/13/2026

NEXT Friday, June 19, 12:30pm
Lyndale Lunch at Cafe Racer Kitchen

All Lyndale members and friends are invited to Lyndale Lunch on Friday, June 19, 12:30 PM at Cafe Racer Kitchen, 2929 East 25th Street, Minneapolis. Cafe Racer serves delicious, healthy Latin American cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free dishes included on the menu. Street parking is available on the block.

Contact Nancy Maczka or Anne Barten with any questions or if you need a ride. Looking forward to seeing you there!

06/10/2026

CHANGE IN NEXT WEDNESDAY'S SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM!!!

Wednesday, June 17th

5:30pm Forum Potluck at Rev. Rebecca's house
6:30pm Leave for The Doctrine at Riverview Theater

A potluck, kinship, and strategizing.

Anyone interested in justice work at Lyndale are invited to gather together to have a potluck and talk about how we might better coordinate all the asks and needs of this moment. The Social Justice Forum worked to create a space for that kind of sharing and more intersectionally-focused work during the Poor People's campaign. And we are continuing amidst all the chaos and terror that is happening currently and the need for creative and sacred trouble-making and holding onto each other.

Join us for this important film screening and Q&A conversation to follow with filmmaker Gwendolen Cates, and featured activists Mitch Walking Elk and and Nina Berglund. The Doctrine explores the legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery on driving violence against Indigenous Peoples, land, and water in the Americas and around the world. The central narrative follows a group of Indigenous youth from the Twin Cities who travel to the Vatican to confront the Catholic Church about the Doctrine and its legacy. The film exposes how the Doctrine has targeted communities of color around the world for centuries, and still today enables corporate forces driving the climate crisis. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door.

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

TOMORROW: Sunday June 7

Adult Ed at 8:45AM: The Holy Spirit - UCC and our understandings

HYBRID WORSHIP at 10:00 AM:
Our summer theme is all about Resistance. We will begin our resistance theme by visiting the call to Abram and Sarai in the Hebrew Scriptures. We will explore their origin story as one of resistance. All summer long we will look at our ministry as various acts of resistance. Our commitments to racial justice, q***r justice, environmental justice, immigrant justice, disability justice is always centered in resistance to the status quo of allowing injustice to continue and thrive. Bring your favorite resistance sign on Sunday for the communion table. Let's make this a high holy day of resistance and hopefully it will last all summer long.

Zoom link for BOTH Adult Ed AND Worship:
https://zoom.us/j/6128253019

Meeting ID: 612 825 3019
Password: 1884