Parish Nurse

Fran Davis is our Parish nurse, you can make an appointment with her by calling 763-561-1684 ext. 102.  

Blood Pressure Screening

Blood Pressure checks are done the 1st Sunday of each month between services in the Parish Nurse's office.

We Care Ministry

2nd Wednesdays a month at 4:00pm in Room 215
Facilitator:  Marilyn Evans 763-561-1684

This is a group that meets to pray for the needs of the Brooklyn congregation and to send cards to those in need.  We also make phone calls to those who have been ill, have lost a loved one, or who had a baby.

Care Team Ministry

Meets every other month or as necessary
Coordinator:  Jerry Davis 763-559-1784

There are currently 19 Care Team members and 14 active care partners (the folks who receive services such as visits, transportation, etc.).  The Care Team Ministry hosts two big events each year, The Spring Fling in May, and a Dinner and Dance in November.  These events are provided at no cost to participants.  For more information, contact Jerry Davis.

Praying With a Prayer Shawl

A prayer shawl is intended to be a reminder of God's ever present love which is as near to you as your own body is to your spirit.  It is a gift for every time and every occasion--joyful or sorrowful, for every season and circumstance of life--chosen or unchosen, when you are weeping or when you are celebrating.

Wear it in times of private prayer.  Let it rest on your shoulders as you work or play or read or rest.  Wear it to worship.  Wear it whenever you are drawn to prayer or when you have no interest in prayer but would like to be reminded of God's loving presence and care.

Wear the shawl however you like.  Drape it lightly across your shoulders.  Wrap yourself tightly in it or wear it on your head.  Cover yourself with it as you rest.  Keep it on your favorite chair.

At times you may cling to a prayer shawl because you are clinging to God; you may not want to be far from it.  At other times you will touch it only occasionally.  You may want to keep it always; or someday you may feel prompted by God to pass it on to someone else.

May you grow in your awareness of God's blessing, resting upon you in all places and at all times, enabling you to be God's person in the world.

Always Graceful Living

Meets every other month or as necessary
Coordinator:  Charlene Jebbens

Dr. Steven Austad, Stanford professor and expert on the aging process asks, “If you could live to be 100 years old, will you be bedridden and unable to care for yourself, or will you be reasonably independent and alert?” Experts say that if we adopt the right lifestyle, we could add 10 high-quality years to our lives! Come and learn from Charlene Jebbens, 35 years experience in health care services and now co-owner of a new business called Always Graceful Living. She will help us develop and implement strategies for quality longevity. Sunday morning at 11:00 in the Library

Gamblers Anonymous Support Group

Weekly - Monday 7:30pm
Facilitator: Julie Rush 612-307-6255

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. Gamblers Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Our primary purpose is to stop gambling and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.

For more information visit www.gamblersanonymous.org.

Family to Family Support Group

1st Thursdays, 7:00pm in Room 215
Facilitator:  Bob Barnes 763-533-1729

This group is for family members who have a loved one with a mental illness.

Grief Support

Grief support is offered several times a year.

Health/Wellness Team

We are always looking for new ideas and members. The team will be sponsoring health and wellness activities in the coming year.

Befriender Ministry

A group of trained volunteers who are available short-term or long-term for a supportive relationship with people who are ill, house-bound, lonely grieving, new to the area, new parents or experiencing any other stresses in life. A Befriender is available to walk life's journey with those who might need some support.

Flu Shot Clinic

Contact:  Fran Davis, Parish Nurse 763-561-1684 ext. 109

A flu shot clinic is scheduled every fall at Brooklyn. Flu shot are administered on Sunday mornings in October by a MVNA nurse.

Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive

Contact:  Fran Davis, Parish Nurse 763-561-1684 ext. 109