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ANNUAL FAMILY GATHERING
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20: We are gathering as a church family to look back with gratitude at what God has done in the past year and forward with hope to what God will do in this next year through stories, singing, and prayer.
NEED CHILDCARE? Sign up here by November 6.
When: Sunday, November 20, 6-7:15pm
Location: Open Door
FALL COOKIE JAM
BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Each Sunday following the gathering cookies and live music will be available in the Gathering Place. Feel free to slow down, stay a little while, enjoy the company of others, and meet someone new! And remember…it’s not just about a cookie…it’s about community!
Do you want to help serve? We have a few great
ways you can get involved as an individual or a family! Each Sunday we need 4-6
people to help with hospitality (including setting-up, hosting and cleaning-up
afterwards). Sign-up here.
Contact: Kati Beasley | kbeasley@thedoor.org
When: Sundays after the Gathering, beginning September 25
Location: Open Door Window Room
SATURDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S GROUP
2nd SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 8,
NOVEMBER 12, DECEMBER 10: Be known in community as you get out of the
house, come as you are, and connect with other women in a laid-back,
fun environment. This a great place to land for connection, prayer and
encouragement! Please bring something to share and a towel (if interested in
the sauna or hot tub.)
Contact: Katie Mattox | katiemattox@hotmail.com
When: 2nd Saturdays, October 8,
November 12, December 10; 6-9pm
Location: Birke Apartments, 11700 Wayzata Blvd,
Minnetonka, MN 55305
BLAZIN' BONFIRE BASH
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14: Who doesn’t love a good fall evening bonfire?! This is a great event
whether you are brand new to Open Door or a long-time attender. Hot
chocolate, lawn games, and fireside snacks will await you at the Open
Door firepit. Bring your favorite unique s’mores topping. By unique…we
mean bacon…or literally anything! Sorry kids…adults-only for this one!
Contact: Kati Beasley | kbeasley@thedoor.org
When: Friday, October 14, 7-9pm
Location: Open Door Bonfire Pit
NEWCOMER'S GATHERING
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 or SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13: New to Open Door? Curious about this church? This is an
opportunity for those who are new to learn more about
the church, meet some of the pastors/staff, ask some
questions, and hear the story and heart behind this place.
Contact: Jenn Tjepkes | jtjepkes@thedoor.org
When: Sundays, September 18 or November 13, 11:30am
Location: Open Door
(Walk-ins welcome)
TRUNK OR TREAT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29: Join us in the Open Door parking lot, dressed in your costumes and ready to get lots of candy in this safe, family-friendly environment. Dance to the music, enjoy treats, and get in on the fun as kids receive candy at each of our amazing, creatively decorated car trunks.
Adults and kids of every age are invited to get involved by hosting a trunk and donating candy! It’s a great event for neighbors, friends, and our multi-talented and multi-generational Open Door community!
Ways to get involved:
- Host a Trunk! Decorate the trunk of your car, the back of your truck, or even a trailer and hand out candy to kids as they walk by. Sign up below!
- Donate Candy and treats! We want to have a crazy amount of candy to give away.
- Attend and bring your friends and neighbors!
Contact: Tami Madison | tmadison@thedoor.org
When: Saturday, October 29
Location: Open Door Parking Lot
CHILD DEDICATION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20: Dedicate your child to God’s trustworthy and loving hands and publicly state, along with family, friends and our faith community, your intention to raise them in the Christian faith.
The dedication ceremony happens in the Sunday Gathering on November 20. Also, plan to attend the preparation class on Sunday, November 13, at 8pm via Zoom.
Contact: Allison Anderson | aanderson@thedoor.org
When Sunday, November 20
Location: Open Door
SIGN-UP for NOVEMBER 20 (by Saturday, November 12)
NEXTYOUTH FALL RETREAT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Retreats are a great time to experience God while connecting with other students and leaders. Our fall retreat at Trout Lake Camp will include chapel sessions, music, fun and games, and small group interactions. Plus, during free time students can try laser tag, the climbing wall, zip line, a sports tournament and more. Cost of retreat includes meals, activities and transportation.
*Is cost an issue or would it make it challenging for your student to attend? Scholarships are available! Please request a scholarship in your registration or contact Amanda to work out a payment that works for your family budget. We do not want cost to keep students from coming and funds are available for this purpose.
Contact: Amanda Svensk | asvensk@thedoor.org
When: Friday, November 4 – Sunday, November 6
Location: Trout Lake Camp
Cost: $160 (*scholarships available)
Sign-up by Thursday, October 27.
NOVEMBERING
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: The Novembering Gathering is a time when we can be with one another as a church family to mark the passing of a loved one. It is also a time to acknowledge the many other losses we experience in our lives such as the loss of hope, loss of health / relationship / occupation, just to name a few. We hold this special yearly Gathering to honor and remember those we love, invite God’s healing Presence into those tender places of grief / loss, and to be reminded that God holds us (and all things) together.
When: Sunday, November 6, 10-11:15am
Location: Open Door
SAVE THE DATE
- COMMUNITY BLESSING: Collecting Needs November 6-27 and Responding to Needs November 20-December 11
- GINGERBREAD EVENT: Saturday, December 3