ADULT connection
God made us for relationship with Him and each other. We are made for community and we are changed in community.
There are many ways for you to connect with others at Open Door: groups, retreats, workshops, classes, learning
experiences, volunteering, and more. Getting involved is one of the best ways to experience community and belonging. We've listed
some of those opportunities below. You can also check out the Events page for additional opportunities to connect and grow!
Virtual church
Open Door deeply values creating ways for all our people to connect on Sunday morning. While many of us are still remote, we have created an online space for people to connect weekly with a community. We gather via Zoom at 9:45am, watch the 10am worship gathering together and then spend time discussing it in small groups for 20 minutes.
Contact Rose Larson | rlarson@thedoor.org
Meets: Sunday, 9:45-11:45am
Location: Zoom (Email Rose to receive the Zoom link)
STudies
DAILY DOSE OF BIBLE | OT READING GUIDE
Have you ever wanted to read and better understand the Old Testament? Have you ever wanted someone to quickly explain what you just read? Look no further! Join Ronn Johnson and others in reading the Old Testament, chronologically, as we seek to understand the story God is telling as he moves our broken world toward peace and restoration. Materials are emailed directly to your inbox and will include a monthly reading schedule along with daily, two-minute explanatory videos from Ronn. Enjoy additional email participation and mark your calendars for an optional monthly zoom call on the last Monday of every month, 7-8pm.
Contact: Ronn Johnson | ronnjohnson7@gmail.com
Daily Dose of Bible is fully virtual and began in Oct BUT you can jump in any time!
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Register here to join or follow along on our YouTube channel.
Groups
2ND HALFERS
Join other 60+ folks for a Conversation Café, where we’ll meet for lunch and discussion in the Chapel after the Sunday Gathering. We’ll share our pandemic experiences around the four themes of faith, family, friends and fun. Whether you are new to this community, or you’ve been coming to Open Door forever, a lunch conversation is a great way to meet and connect with others. Donations to offset food costs accepted at the door.
Contact: Jeff and Jolene Baker | jeffandjo@bakermail.com
Meets: Sunday, August 22, 11:30am-1pm
Location: Open Door Chapel
Register by August 21
Walk-ins Welcome
SUMMER BOOK CLUB
The Summer Book Club is back, online and excited to announce that we are reading Dave Johnson’s new book Gasping for Breath. We’ll kick off the book with an introductory Zoom call, where you can chat with the author and connect with others! Then we’ll send you off into the month with a few questions to ponder as you read through the book. We’ll wrap up with a final discussion Zoom call with Dave Johnson. Participants provide their own book. Buy your book here.
Contact: Dawn Wood | dwood@thedoor.org
Dates: Tuesday Zoom calls, June 22 & August 10, 7-8:15pm
Location: Zoom
Registration is closed
OPEN HOME
Connect with God and others in casual living room spaces all over the metro (virtual options available). Whether you’re new to church, curious about God or are a long-time attender, all ages and all stages are welcome! Explore the most recent sermon, study God’s Word and get to know others using our conversation guide.
Contact: Kati Beasley | kbeasley@thedoor.org
Meets: Weekly at your host's home
Registration is closed at this time.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - ON HOLD
Join us for a time of fellowship, sharing stories, and prayerfully knitting or crocheting symbols of comfort and blessing. The shawls are then given to those in need of a tangible expression of God's love and care during seasons of loss, transition or celebration. Patterns are provided. Men and women are encouraged to come!
Contact: Eileen Toombs | frommn2u@gmail.com
Meets: Second Sundays in March, June, September & December, 11:15am - 12:45pm
Location: Open Door, Chapel
No registration needed
GRIEVING WITH GOD & OTHERS (A SUPPORT GROUP)
We will explore the shared experiences of cumulative grief and loss in our lives and in the life of Jesus. There are many types of losses in addition to the death of a loved one: losses of health, marriage, occupation, and physical contact with loved ones and friends due to Covid, just to name a few.
Together we will create a safe, welcoming space to encounter the Presence of God. We will have the opportunity to share where we are in our journey of grief and practice ways of becoming present to God’s loving Presence with others. Walk-ins welcome.
Contact: Bob McKenna | bob@thedoor.org
Dates: 1st Sundays beginning June 6, 11:30am-12:45pm
Location:
Open Door Chapel
MEN'S GROUPS
MEN'S MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Join with other men as we study God’s Word and are encouraged through community and connection. We are currently exploring our relationship with God through a study focused on the questions God asks of us.
If you are looking to grow in your relationship with God with a group of guys trying to do the same, join us Wednesday mornings for study and discussion. Walk-ins welcome.
Contact: Bruce Kuehl | (612) 414-3825 | bruceckuehl@gmail.com
Meets: Wednesdays, 7-8am
Location: Open Door, Rooms 104 & 112
HEARTS IN ACTION
This group of men desires to help our church and local community by serving single mothers, widows, and those with special needs through home projects, such as repair work, electrical, plumbing, etc. They meet for breakfast at the Original Pancake House, Maple Grove and then head out to the work site. Men of all ages welcome - bring your sons! If you know of a widow, single mom, or those with special needs who could use some help, contact Maureen Pranghofer at maureensmusic@comcast.net.
Contact: Del Sipma | (952) 412-7333
Meets: Third Saturday of every month, 7am
Location: Original Pancake House, Maple Grove for breakfast and then head to the work site
WOMEN'S GROUPS
OD MOMS FACEBOOK GROUP
Open Door Moms Group is a place where all moms (no matter what age or stage) are welcomed and loved. As a community, everyone is encouraged to participate. We share with each other: happiness, sadness, advice, needs, inspiration, play dates, mom’s nights out, no-longer-needed items and more. Let's do this mom-life together! Follow Open Door Moms on FaceBook circlefacebook Contact us if you're not on Facebook, but still want to connect with other moms.
Contact: Kari Odorizzi | kari.odorizzi@gmail.com
MOMS OF EMERGENCY WORKERS PRAYER GROUP
Join in intercessory prayer with other moms of adult children who work in emergency services (firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement personnel, etc). Exchange emails to share information and prayer requests. A dinner will be held every couple of months.
Contact: Cindy Dischinger | cjdischinger0@gmail.com
YOUNG ADULTS (ODYA)
A place for young adults (18-30 somethings) to connect, build community, grow, and talk about life.
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YOUNG ADULTS SERVE – AWOL PICNIC
Our NextYouth will be spending the week serving at Dayton Mobile Hope. We’ll join them to help serve food at the final BBQ celebration!
Contact: Kati Beasley | kbeasley@thedoor.org
Dates: Thursday, July 29, Evening (specific times coming soon)
Location: Mobile Hope; Dayton, MN
Email Kati to Sign-Up
YOUNG ADULTS CARBS & CARDIO
Join other Open Door Young Adults (ODYA) for Carbs & Cardio Night on the 4th Friday of each month! It’s a fun evening of sports and food with a unique carbohydrate theme each time. Bring your favorite carb, comfy clothes and a friend!
Contact: Kati Beasley | kbeasley@thedoor.org
Dates: 4th Fridays (July 23 & August 27)
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location:
Open Door
Support Groups
We have a number of support groups available that will help you connect with others in community for the support you need. You can find support group offerings on the Care page.
