FEB 17-MAR 28
40 Days For Life, pro-life efforts to save live through prayer & fasting, peaceful vigils & community outreach • 40daysforlife.com
MAR 12-OCT 24
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit. The Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, $22-28 • smm.org/scrolls
THRU FEB 19
Inver Hills Community College Art Showcase. 9am-5pm, H. William Teaching Gallery, Concordia University, 1301 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, free
FEB 2 • TUESDAY
Mommy-N-Me, Fellowship/Playgroup. 9:30-11:30am, Calvary Worship Center, 9500 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park • (952) 931-9870
FEB 4 • THURSDAY
MN Christian Chamber of Commerce monthly business luncheon. 11am-1pm, Chateau Lamothe, 14351 Nicollet Ct., Burnsville, $15-20 • 952) 607-6477
Career Transition Connection, with Christy Dammen, ‘How to Research Companies.’ 7-8:30pm, Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Rd., Woodbury • (651) 739-5144
Prayer Ministry Training II with Betsy Lee, 4-week series. Thursdays, 7-9pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 E 2nd St., Waconia, $50/person, $85/ccouple • (952) 942-9016
FEB 5 • FRIDAY
Twin Cities Single Lutheran Adults (50+) group, Winter Potluck Supper Gathering & Game Night. 8pm, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1807 Field Ave., St. Paul, $5 • lutheransinglesonline.org, (612) 866-9263
FEB 5-6 • FRI-SAT
Equipping Conference, featuring Mahesh Chavda & Leif Hetland. North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 Highway 96 W, Arden Hills • lutheranrenewal.org
FEB 6 • SATURDAY
Dr. Roberta Morrison presents Walking in the Spirit. 9:30am-12pm, Sheraton West Hotel, 12201 Ridgedale Sr., Minnetonka • (612) 963-0088
Private Elementary School Fair. 10am-3pm, Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd., Maple Grove • (763) 494-5387
‘Esther: For Such a Time As This,’ Sacred Youth Dance Concert. 2pm & 6pm, Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, $5 • (763) 231-2945
FEB 8 • MONDAY
Memorial Celebration Service, Remembering Rev. Helen Velonic. 7-9pm, Resurrection Life Church, 16397 Glory Lane, Eden Prairie • (952) 934-5433
FEB 11 • THURSDAY
K-6th Open House, at Lion’s gate Christian Academy. 6:30-8:30pm, Lion’s Gate Christian Academy, 927 E Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington • (952) 881-0036
Derek Webb, in concert. 7pm, The Varsity Theater, 1308 4th St. SE, Minneapolis, $12-15 • (651) 631-5151
Career Transition Connection, with George Burr, ‘Marketing Your Career.’ 7-8:30pm, Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Rd., Woodbury • (651) 739-5144
Evening at the Bigelow: Art & Soul ‘Readings & Reflections on love.’ 7:30pm, Bigelow Chapel, United Theological Seminary, 3000 5th St. NW, New Brighton, $10-20 • (651) 255-6138
Michael Olson, a benefit concert for First Care Pregnancy Center. 8pm, Elim Baptist Church, 503 Polk St., Anoka, $8-10 • (763) 421-8124
FEB 12 • FRIDAY
Battle of the Bands, featuring bands from NW College, Bethel, NC University & Crown College. 7pm, 3 Degrees Ministries, 113 N 5th St., Minneapolis, $5 • (612) 781-8488
FEB 12-13 • FRI-SAT
39 Hours of Healing Power II, with Bruce VanNatta, Steve Roberts & more. Fri 9am-Sat 12am, Gateway Ministry Center, 2140 S Hwy 3, Northfield • (507) 259-2644
FEB 13 • SATURDAY
11th Annual Minnesota State Sacred Harp Winter Singing. 9:30am-3pm, St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave., St. Paul • (651) 457-7762
Cosmic Sledding, with Freedom Band, warming hearts & hands. 6-9pm, The Garage 75 Civic Center Pkwy., Burnsville • (952) 895-5433
The Rescue Tour Concert, with Dallas Holm, Margaret Becker & more. 6:30pm, Celebration Church, 16655 Kenyon Ave., Lakeville, $8-12 • www.rescuetour.org, 1-800-445-8970
FEB 13-14 • SAT-SUN
Marriage Encounter Weekend. Dakota Ridge Hotel, 35E & Yankee Doodle, Eagan • marriages.org, (651) 454-3238
FEB 14 • SUNDAY
School of Prophetic, with Brian Fenimore & Melanie Leehy. 7pm, Falcon Heights City Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Ave. W, Falcon Heights, $20-30/couple • (651) 646-8113
FEB 16 • TUESDAY
Cedarcrest Academy presents Billy McLaughlin. 6:30pm, Maple Grove Senior High, 9800 Fernbrook Ln. N, Maple Grove, $20-40 • (763) 494-5387
“The Dead Sea Scrolls,” with Michael Wise. Northwestern College, Nazareth Hall Chapel, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
MOCHA (Mothers of Children with Hindered Abilities). 7pm, Wayzata Evangelical Free Church, 705 County Rd. 101 N., Plymouth • (763) 473-9463
FEB 17-MAR 28
40 Days For Life, pro-life efforts to save live through prayer & fasting, peaceful vigils & community outreach • 40daysforlife.com
Ash Wednesday Services. 11am & 7pm, St. Paul’s Church ‘Healing the Heart of the City’, 1901 Portland Ave., Minneapolis • (612) 874-0133
FEB 18 • THURSDAY
Griefshare, 12-week series. Thursdays thru May 13, 10-11:30am, Bloomington Covenant Church, 10150 Xerxes Ave. S, Bloomington • (952) 831-8339
Christian Business Women’s Fellowship luncheon, with Louise Griffith. 11:30am-1:30pm, Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina, $25-30 • (952) 446-6947
Growing Through Loss, Grief Support Series, 6-weeks. Thursdays 6:45-9pm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 15036 Round Lake Blvd., Andover • (763) 413-2985
FEB 19 • FRIDAY
Esperanza Viva Benefit Dinner with Jerry McNally. 5:30-9pm, River of God Church, 2490 7th St. E, St. Paul, $20 • (651) 429-0380
Single Parent Christian Fellowship, monthly social. 7pm, Faith Presbyterian Church, 12007 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka • (612) 866-8970
FEB 19-20 • FRI-SAT
The 4th Annual Midwest Conference on Missionary Care: The DNA of Missionary Vitality. Fri 6-9pm & Sat 8am-3pm, Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie, $60 • (651) 486-4828
FEB 20 • SATURDAY
‘Money, Greed & God: Is capitalism consistent or in conflict with a biblical worldview?’ with Dr. Jay Richards. 9-10am, Bethlehem Baptist Church, 720 13th Ave. S, Minneapolis • (612) 789-8811 x204
‘Out of the Depth,’ The National Lutheran Choir. 4pm, Chapel of the Incarnation, Luther Seminary, 1490 Fulham St., St. Paul, $10-20 • (612) 722-2301, nlca.com
BarlowGirl, The Love & War Tour, with Stellar Kart & VOTA. 7pm, 3 Degrees Ministries, 113 N 5th St., Minneapolis, $13-25 • (612) 781-8488
‘My Name is Daniel,’ with Jeremy & Vanessa Gamble. Galilee Church, 10101 Lexington Ave. N, Circle Pines, $10 • (763) 784-1760
FEB 21 • SUNDAY
Tim Sparks & Phil Heywood, 9th Annual Sunday Evening Concert Series. 6pm, Hope Christian Church, 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview, $5-7 • (651) 486-6243
FEB 23 • TUESDAY
Faith & Thought Lecture Series, “Looking East: Protestant American and Orthodox Russians in the 20th Century” by Matt Miller. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Nazareth Chapel, 3003 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul • (651) 631-5151, nwc.edu
FEB 25 • THURSDAY
Peace Through Travel, travel show for Christian leaders & travel professionals. 11:30am, Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy., Eagan, free • (507) 289-3332
Career Transition Connection, with George Dow, ‘Strategies to Managing Your New Normal Career.’ 7-8:30pm, Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Rd., Woodbury • (651) 739-5144
Holy Grounds Coffee House. 7-10pm, St. Paul’s Church ‘Healing the Heart of the City’, 1901 Portland Ave., Minneapolis • (612) 874-0133
FEB 25-27 • THU-SAT
‘Working,’ by Stud Terkel. Northwestern College, Maranatha Hall, 3003 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul • (651) 631-5151
FEB 26 • FRIDAY
Songs of Redemption, an African American history concert. 7-8:45pm, First Covenant Church, 810 S 7th St., Minneapolis, free • (651) 402-3974
FEB 26-27 • FRI-SAT
Rock the Region Youth & Adult Gathering, with Josh Radford. Fri 7pm; Sat 10am, 2pm & 6pm, Gateway Ministry Center, 2140 S Highway 3, Northfield, free • (507) 259-2644
FEB 26-28 • FRI-SUN
Sanctus Marriage Weekend. Fri 6pm-Sun 4pm, North Heights Church, Arden Hills, $175 • (651) 578-0054
FEB 27 • SATURDAY
Early College Expo. 9am-12:30pm, Northwestern College, Nazareth Hall Blue Room, 3003 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul • (651) 631-5151, nwc.edu
MCMA training, resources and continuing education for pastors, teachers and other church leaders. 9am-1:30pm, Evangelical Convent Church, 5405 Hart Lane NW, Bemidji • (952) 934-6777
FEB 28 • SUNDAY
Benefit Concert for Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice Partnership. 2-4pm, Faith Mennonite Church, 2720 E 22nd St., Minneapolis • (612) 338-6205 x108
“Come to the Foot of the Cross: An Invitation of Hope & Healing,” with Betsy Lee. 7-8:30pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 E 2nd St., Waconia, free • (952) 942-9016
’50 Voices/1000 Alleluias,’ a concert of sacred choral music. 7pm, Covenant Village of Golden valley, 5800 St. Croix Ave., Golden Valley, free • (763) 657-7069
MAR 5-6 • FRI-SAT
Set Apart A Faith filled Conference for Women, with Alicia Williamson Garcia, Sheila Walsh & Mark Schultz. 8am-4pm, Northwestern College, 3003 Snelling Ave. N, Roseville, $50/day or $85/weekend • (651) 631-5151
MAR 6 • SATURDAY
MCMA training, resources and continuing education for pastors, teachers and other church leaders. 9am-1:30pm, Mount of Olives Baptist Church, 1500 Swan Lake Rd. Duluth • (952) 934-6777
Dr. Roberta Morrison presents Walking in the Spirit. 9:30am-12pm, Sheraton West Hotel, 12201 Ridgedale Sr., Minnetonka • (612) 963-0088
Twin Cities Single Lutheran Adults (50+) group, one-day retreat with Joyce Wada. 9:30am-3pm, Luther Seminary, 2481 Como Ave., St. Paul • lutheransinglesonline.org, (612) 798-0321
Grits, in concert, with Jade. 7:30pm, 3 Degrees Ministries, 113 N 5th St., Minneapolis, $11-14 • (612) 781-8488
MAR 7 • SUNDAY
Karen Mueller, Curtis & Loretta, 9th Annual Sunday Evening Concert Series. 6pm, Hope Christian Church, 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview, $5-7 • (651) 486-6243
MAR 10 • WEDNESDAY
RedEdge Youth Meeting, with Silverline & John Reuben. 7pm, HEMI World Headquarters & Ministry Training Center, 10370 Flanders St. NE, Blaine, $8 • (763) 493-2009
MAR 12-OCT 24
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit. The Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, $22-28 • smm.org/scrolls
MAR 13 • SATURDAY
Workplace Grace Seminar, with Walt Larimore & Bill Peel. 8:30am-3pm, Wooddale Church Chapel, 6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie, $30 • (952) 944-6300
Soup for the Homeless Soul. 11am-2pm, Union Gospel Mission Men’s Center, 435 University Ave. E, St. Paul • ugmtc.org, (651) 292-1721
Fireproof Ball, for married couples, with Ken Bevel. 5-10pm, Verizon Wireless Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, $95/couple • (507) 327-7047
‘Hymns We Love to Sing,’ The National Lutheran Choir. 4pm, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, $10-20 • (612) 722-2301, nlca.com
’50 Voices/1000 Alleluias,’ a concert of sacred choral music. 4pm, House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 7625 Chicago Ave. S, Richfield, free • (763) 657-7069
MAR 15 • MONDAY
Frisch & Friends: a Sextet of Strings. 7:30pm, Northwestern College, Nazareth Chapel, 3003 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul • nwc.edu
MAR 16 • TUESDAY
“Peru & Ica Stones,” with Joe Taylor. Northwestern College, Nazareth Hall Chapel, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
MAR 19 • FRIDAY
Sanctus Real, with Me In Motion & Above the Golden State. 7:30pm, 3 Degrees Ministries, 113 N 5th St., Minneapolis, $10-15 • (612) 781-8488
MAR 20 • SATURDAY
Needtobreathe, in concert. 6pm, First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N, Minneapolis, $15 • ticketmaster.com
MAR 21-26 • SUN-FRI
10th Annual NE Minneapolis Spiritual Art Show. 3-7pm, Elim Baptist Church, 685 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis • (612) 789-6527
MAR 25 • THURSDAY
Christian Business Women’s Fellowship network luncheon. 11:20-1:30pm, Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina, $25-30 • (952) 446-6947
MAR 25-27 • THU-SAT
HEMI School of the Prophets 3, with Harold & Betty Eatmon, Apostle Ron Callahan & Pastor Tom Stuart. HEMI World Headquarters & Ministry Training Center, 10370 Flanders St. NE, Blaine • (763) 493-2009
MAR 28 • SUNDAY
’50 Voices/1000 Alleluias,’ a concert of sacred choral music. 4pm,Richfield United Methodist Church, 5835 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, free • (763) 657-7069
APR 9-10 • FRI-SAT
‘Free to Be Intentional,’ Bridging the Gap Women’s Conference, with Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil, Kerri Pomarolli, Mary Beth Chapman & more. Emmanuel Christian Center, 7777 University Ave., NE, Minneapolis • itickets.com
APR 10 • SATURDAY
Dr. Roberta Morrison presents Walking in the Spirit. 9:30am-12pm, Sheraton West Hotel, 12201 Ridgedale Sr., Minnetonka • (612) 963-0088
APR 11 • SUNDAY
’50 Voices/1000 Alleluias,’ a concert of sacred choral music. 4pm,Redeemer Covenant Church, 7801 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park, free • (763) 657-7069
Casting Crowns, ‘Until the Whole World Hears Tour,’ with Tenth Avenue North. 6pm, Xcel Energy Center, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W, St Paul • (651) 631-5000
APR 16-18 • FRI-SUN
‘Doorway to Discovery,’ Silent Retreat for women. Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo. Hosted by Rev. Sharon Knudson & LEM Team Members • doorwaytodiscovery.org, (651) 695-0609
APR 19 • MONDAY
Food & Faith: Ethical Dimensions of America’s Food System with Dr. Fred Kirschenmann. 7-9pm, University of St. Thomas, 1000 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis • (651) 697-1200
APR 20 • TUESDAY
Exorcists, Demons & the Name of Jesus,” with Clyde Billington. Northwestern College, Nazareth Hall Chapel, 3003 N Snelling, Roseville • tccsa.tc
APR 23 • FRIDAY
Bebo Norman, in concert. 7pm, Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., St Paul
APR 23-24 • FRI-SAT
The Treasure of Truth Women’s Conference, with Jan Silvious, Selah & Meredith Andrews. Fri 7-9:30pm & Sat 8:30am-2:30pm, Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, $39-44 • devotedheartsrochester.com
APR 24 • SATURDAY
‘Ye Shall Have a Song,’ The National Lutheran Choir. 7pm, grace Lutheran Church, 1730 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul, $10-20 • (612) 722-2301, nlca.com
APR 25 • SUNDAY
‘Ye Shall Have a Song,’ The National Lutheran Choir. 4pm, First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, $10-20 • (612) 722-2301, nlca.com
MAY 1 • SATURDAY
Tammy Trent , in concert, music & testimony. 6:30pm, Morris Elementary Concert Hall, 153 S Columbia Ave., Morris, $5 • (320) 589-2808
JUN 11-25
Urban Leadership Retreat & Academy, for high school students. North Central University, 910 Elliot Ave., S Minneapolis, $495 • (612) 729-2689
JUN 12 • SATURDAY
Joyful Noise Family Fest, 2010. National Sports Center, 1700 105th Ave. NE, Blaine • ktis.fm
JUN 13-20 • SUN-SUN
Sail to Alaska with Kathy Troccoli, Anita Renfroe, 4Him, Patsy Clairmont, Ellie Lofaro, Scott Krippayne • 1-800-288-4778, christiancruises.com
AUG 13-14 • FRI-SAT
Higher Ground Music Festival, with Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Hawk Nelson, BarlowGirl & more. Winsted, MN • hgmusicfest.com
OCT 2 • SATURDAY
Impact ’10: Stir. 4-hour live broadcast, evangelism event. Presented by Stonecroft Ministries. • stonecroft.org
OCT 22-23 • FRI-SAT
Women of Faith, ‘Over the Top’ with Patsy Clairmont, Anita Renfroe, Mandisa, Mary Beth & Steven Curtis Chapman & more. Fri 10am-3pm, 7pm-10pm & Sat 9am-4pm, Xcel Energy Center, 175 Kellogg Blvd W, St Paul • womenoffaith.com