We explore the Bible texts that are coming up for the next Sunday in worship. Ask questions of the text, notice what stands out and what we might be missing; pay attention to historical, literary and other angles possible within the text.

John the Baptist’s good news sounds harsh, but he preaches a home for all—where inequities are banished, valleys are lifted up, and all have the resources they need for collective flourishing. Ultimately, John’s message is one of joy. We are called to collectively build and repair the structures of our society; we are called to be kin-dom builders. Wherever we build, God is there. What we build should be a place with a large table and room for all.

We consider this message as we take in the Gospel According to Sufjan with lots of music from Sufjan Stevens.

Join us. All means All.

We explore the Bible texts that are coming up for the next Sunday in worship. Ask questions of the text, notice what stands out and what we might be missing; pay attention to historical, literary and other angles possible within the text.

In the miraculous birth of John the Baptist, we see the foundation of what is to come. We see how interwoven John’s story is with Jesus’ origin story. When Zechariah regains his voice, imagination is also restored. Zechariah offers deep praise for God’s tender mercy, casts a hopeful vision for his own child, and sings blessings into John’s being. This lays the foundation for John’s life.

In turn, John will go on to prepare the way for Jesus who will guide us all in the way of peace.

In this second week of Advent, we focus on making space—in our lives and our imaginations—for God’s blessings to break through.

We explore the Bible texts that are coming up for the next Sunday in worship. Ask questions of the text, notice what stands out and what we might be missing; pay attention to historical, literary and other angles possible within the text.

Spirit Garage volunteers will be providing and sharing an evening meal to the 21 individuals who are staying at Our Savior’s Emergency Shelter. It’s super low-key. We need about 4 people to serve, and others are welcome to donate food. Sign up here!

As we begin Advent with the “Little Apocalypse” in Luke 21, we remember how far from home we are. The world is not as it should be. Many have lost their physical homes, many feel alone, and many are isolated. Many of us feel as if we are wandering with no clear way forward. This first week speaks to our deep longing—for our home to be made whole, made right, and made well. With deep longing, we watch for God. Thankfully, God enters a homesick world.

We mark the “end of the world” before Advent Begins. We remember that we work with Jesus Christ to transform the world. We awaken again to being disciples of Jesus Christ—not disciples of our own wisdom; not disciples following the winds of this world. Join us. All Means All.

In my end is my beginning (TS Eliot East Coker). This week in worship we will work through an end of the world text and find hope for our days. Join us. All Means All.

Spirit Garage volunteers will be providing and sharing an evening meal to the 21 individuals who are staying at Our Savior’s Emergency Shelter. It’s super low-key. We need about 4 people to serve, and others are welcome to donate food. Sign up here!

At our Coffeehouse Worship, we take a sacred theme and curate poetry, music and art around it. This looks a little different than our regular worship. We hope it creates a sacred space for you to encounter God. In this Coffeehouse Worship Service we ponder our fall theme "Life Together” with poetry and music. Come and rest in that bath of words and song. Be with people who care for you. Be sent out to care for others. 

The whole of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities is participating in this theme, so we will join the book discussion at Bethlehem Lyndale campus (in Langemo room). Professor Gregory Walter from St. Olaf will lead us through the chapters with a presentation along with time for discussion and questions.

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” through the lens of a short and insightful book by Deitrich Bonhoeffer that wrestles with what Christian community looks like. Christian community isn’t an “ideal” community that always behaves the way you want it to, but it is a “Spiritual” community that is sometimes messy.

Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran Theologian in Germany during WW2, where he was one of the people who started the “confessing church,” which arose in resistance to Nazi Germany, which desired to have a unified, pro-nazi German-Evangelical Church (a form of Christian Nationalism). Bonhoeffer wrote “Life Together” while he taught at an underground seminary.

Today we celebrate Spirit Garage origins, as we consider the Life Together that Spirit Garage has had for 27 years. Stay after worship for birthday cake!

The whole of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities is participating in this theme, so we will join the book discussion at Bethlehem Lyndale campus (in Langemo room). Professor Gregory Walter from St. Olaf will lead us through the chapters with a presentation along with time for discussion and questions.

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” through the lens of a short and insightful book by Deitrich Bonhoeffer that wrestles with what Christian community looks like. Christian community isn’t an “ideal” community that always behaves the way you want it to, but it is a “Spiritual” community that is sometimes messy.

Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran Theologian in Germany during WW2, where he was one of the people who started the “confessing church,” which arose in resistance to Nazi Germany, which desired to have a unified, pro-nazi German-Evangelical Church (a form of Christian Nationalism). Bonhoeffer wrote “Life Together” while he taught at an underground seminary.

Spirit Garage volunteers will be providing and sharing an evening meal to the 21 individuals who are staying at Our Savior’s Emergency Shelter. It’s super low-key. We need about 4 people to serve, and others are welcome to donate food. Sign up here!

About once a month we have a guest speaker who is a faith leader that is also a person of color and/or queer, who speaks on a text that resonates with them in perhaps a different way than what has been traditionally taught down through the years.

The whole of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities is participating in this theme, so we will join the book discussion at Bethlehem Lyndale campus (in Langemo room). Professor Gregory Walter from St. Olaf will lead us through the chapters with a presentation along with time for discussion and questions.

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” through the lens of a short and insightful book by Deitrich Bonhoeffer that wrestles with what Christian community looks like. Christian community isn’t an “ideal” community that always behaves the way you want it to, but it is a “Spiritual” community that is sometimes messy.

Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran Theologian in Germany during WW2, where he was one of the people who started the “confessing church,” which arose in resistance to Nazi Germany, which desired to have a unified, pro-nazi German-Evangelical Church (a form of Christian Nationalism). Bonhoeffer wrote “Life Together” while he taught at an underground seminary.

The whole of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities is participating in this theme, so we will join the book discussion at Bethlehem Lyndale campus (in Langemo room). Professor Gregory Walter from St. Olaf will lead us through the chapters with a presentation along with time for discussion and questions.

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” through the lens of a short and insightful book by Deitrich Bonhoeffer that wrestles with what Christian community looks like. Christian community isn’t an “ideal” community that always behaves the way you want it to, but it is a “Spiritual” community that is sometimes messy.

Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran Theologian in Germany during WW2, where he was one of the people who started the “confessing church,” which arose in resistance to Nazi Germany, which desired to have a unified, pro-nazi German-Evangelical Church (a form of Christian Nationalism). Bonhoeffer wrote “Life Together” while he taught at an underground seminary.

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” a short and insightful book written by Deitrich Bonhoeffer while he taught at an underground seminary.

Pr Holly is preaching and Andy & Spirit Garage musicians lead music. Join us!

Walk, bike, and roll down Nicollet Avenue from 31st to 46th Street

A two-mile celebration of Nicollet Ave—the main street of Lyndale & Kingfield—will include pop-up activities, live music, and fresh food and drink…all in our favorite community! Nicollet will be closed to car traffic, so pump up your bike tires or lace up your walking shoes to explore Nicollet!

Spirit Garage will have a stage and share some music and other activities.

We explore the Bible texts that are coming up for the next Sunday in worship. Ask questions of the text, notice what stands out and what we might be missing; pay attention to historical, literary and other angles possible within the text.

The whole of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities is participating in this theme, so we will join the book discussion at Bethlehem Lyndale campus (in Langemo room). Professor Gregory Walter from St. Olaf will lead us through the chapters with a presentation along with time for discussion and questions.

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” through the lens of a short and insightful book by Deitrich Bonhoeffer that wrestles with what Christian community looks like. Christian community isn’t an “ideal” community that always behaves the way you want it to, but it is a “Spiritual” community that is sometimes messy.

Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran Theologian in Germany during WW2, where he was one of the people who started the “confessing church,” which arose in resistance to Nazi Germany, which desired to have a unified, pro-nazi German-Evangelical Church (a form of Christian Nationalism). Bonhoeffer wrote “Life Together” while he taught at an underground seminary.

Spirit Garage volunteers will be providing and sharing an evening meal to the 21 individuals who are staying at Our Savior’s Emergency Shelter. It’s super low-key. We need about 4 people to serve, and others are welcome to donate food. Sign up here!

As part of our “Faith and Neighboring Practices” we’ll be walking around the neighborhood and giving business to local places. Meet at Meraki at 5:30 pm for these monthly events. This month we will go to The Lowbrow!

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” a short and insightful book written by Deitrich Bonhoeffer while he taught at an underground seminary.

Nick Tangen from the Minneapolis Area Synod Faith and Neighboring Practices Project is preaching and Andy & Spirit Garage musicians lead music. Join us!

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” a short and insightful book written by Deitrich Bonhoeffer while he taught at an underground seminary.

Pr Holly is preaching and Andy & Spirit Garage musicians lead music. Join us!

It’s that time of year again! Let’s kayak the St. Croix together! If you’ve never been this is a great time to go. It is important for you to be fit enough to get in and out of a kayak or canoe, but the actual kayaking is not difficult.

Most folx will meet at Spirit Garage and then carpool to Taylors Falls, with the hopes of getting on the water around 2 pm. We will paddle to Osceola State Park and shuttle back to Taylors Falls. Bring your own late afternoon snack/supper and we’ll picnic at the park after our paddle. Then we’ll find some place for ice cream in Taylor’s Falls. Sounds like an amazing day, right?

Contact Peter Wemeier who will coordinate rides and help coordinate kayaks/canoes, etc. There are boats available for rent: $37/single kayak, $52 double kayak or canoe. Additionally everyone will need to pay $20 for the shuttle ride. We have access to some boats of our own, mostly through Peter.

If you want to go on this adventure but aren’t sure you can pay for it, talk to us and we’ll work this out with funds from the church and/or a seat in one of the extra boats available. Cool? Cool.

We explore the Bible texts that are coming up for the next Sunday in worship. Ask questions of the text, notice what stands out and what we might be missing; pay attention to historical, literary and other angles possible within the text.

This autumn at Spirit Garage we will explore “Life Together,” a short and insightful book written by Deitrich Bonhoeffer while he taught at an underground seminary.

Pr Holly is preaching and Andy & Spirit Garage musicians lead music. Join us!