Upcoming Events


Grief Support Group
May 30
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support holds weekly meetings that are free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The meetings provide a safe, understanding environment for gri...



Sunday Gym Masses
May 31
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
On this Trinity Sunday, George Maurer, our director of music, will share stories of encounters from his epic bike journeys and a life of building community through music.  Fr. Cassidy presid...



Solar is Cheaper Than You Think!
May 31
On Sunday, May 31, following both masses in the Parish Center Upper Room, our Healthy Home Campaign will host a presentation on lowering your carbon footprint and enjoying savings, too.



Centering Prayer
May 31
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Center, 10:15 - 10:45am, for in person meditation. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which opens our awareness to God, whom we kno...



Summer at the Park
May 31
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Families, join us at the park between 4-6pm on the last Sundays of the month throughout the summer, to get to know each other better and have some summer fun! May 31: Como Park West Picnic Grounds&nbs...



EcoSpirits Monthly Meeting
June 1
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Due to Memorial Day landing on the 4th Monday of May, our meeting date is June 1st. Thanks to our SJA EcoSpirits for excellent actions and education following our beautiful Earth Sunday masses. I...



Prayer Shawl Ministry
June 2
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the Parish Center Geranium Room on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please join us for an hour and a half of knitting, crocheting, conversation, an...



Scripture Matters - Weekly Scripture Reflection
June 4
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Do you want to know more about the Bible? Join us weekly to read and discuss the meaning of the three Bible readings for the upcoming weekend Mass using Easter (4/5-30) The Word Among Us booklet. You ...



Grief Support Group
June 6
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support holds weekly meetings that are free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The meetings provide a safe, understanding environment for gri...



Adoptive Families Book Club
June 6
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We plan to connect on June 6th from 10am-noon at Turtle Bread (4762 Chicago Ave, Mpls, 55407). Our selection is the documentary Love Them First, which is available online at https://www.lovethemfirst....



A Taste of Iraq
June 6
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
We invite you to "A Taste of Iraq: Hand Made Kleicha Workshop" with the Iraqi and American Reconcilitation Project in Hospitality Hall, 1 - 3pm. This delicious classreturns due to popular demand! You ...



Outreach Sunday
June 7
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
On Sunday, June 7, the Welcome Center will be full of wonderful folks doing wonderful work, and ice cream sandwiches will be served. We will be joined by representatives from all the groups funded by ...



Sunday Gym Masses
June 7
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Outreach Sunday, A Celebration of the SJA Outreach Fund, with all of our funded projects and ice cream sandwiches! Fr. DeBruycker presides.



Centering Prayer
June 7
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Center, 10:15 - 10:45am, for in person meditation. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which opens our awareness to God, whom we kno...



Building a Network to Defend Democracy
June 9
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Help Build a Network to Defend Democracy: UnidosMN/Monarca, which trained over 40,000 volunteers - including many SJAers - to stand up against ICE, is conducting a training here at SJA on Tuesday, Jun...



St. Joan of Arc Book Club
June 10
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The purpose of the Parish Book Club is to build community through the shared experience of great stories – and we do just that on the second Wednesday of most months. This month we are reading the boo...



Non-Toxic Gardening Class
June 10
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
This popular class returns on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30pm in the Parish Center Upper Room. RSVP to Julie Madden by Sunday, June 7. Create a garden that is beautiful and good for our earth!



Recovery+Renewal in Addiction
June 11
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
This Small Christian Community encourages conversations around addiction and recovery issues in a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment. Join us in the Upper Room.FFI, contact JP Fitzgibbo...



Scripture Matters - Weekly Scripture Reflection
June 11
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Do you want to know more about the Bible? Join us weekly to read and discuss the meaning of the three Bible readings for the upcoming weekend Mass using Easter (4/5-30) The Word Among Us booklet. You ...



Grief Support Group
June 13
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support holds weekly meetings that are free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The meetings provide a safe, understanding environment for gri...



Golden Valley Pride Festival
June 13
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SJA will have a booth at this wonderful, welcoming festival  (co-founded by our own Pete Knaeble!). If you'd like to help staff our table to greet festival-goers, please contact Julie Madden.



Sunday Gym Masses
June 14
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We welcome Jack Reuler, SJA parishioner. Jack will share his story of volunteering with the Great North Innocence Project, which frees people convicted of crimes they did not commit, prevents wrongful...



ISAIAH Coffee & Conversation
June 14
On Sunday, June 14, following both masses in the Parish Center Upper Room, we invite you to join our SJA ISAIAH core team for coffee and conversation. ISAIAH is a multi-faith, multi-racial coalition o...



Centering Prayer
June 14
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Center, 10:15 - 10:45am, for in person meditation. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which opens our awareness to God, whom we kno...



Young Adult Feed My Starving Children
June 15
7:15 PM to 8:45 PM
Join us to volunteer at Feed my Starving Children, 7:15 - 8:45pm, at the Eagan packing site, 990 Lone Oak Road. To register, text Sam at 507.475.0411 by June 7.



Prayer Shawl Ministry
June 16
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the Parish Center on the third Tuesday of each month from 9:00-10:30 am. Please join us for an hour and a half of knitting, crocheting, conversation, and prayer. For...



LGBTQ+ June Book Club
June 16
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us at  Gabes Bar & Kitchen, 991 Lexington Pkwy, St Paul (Neighborhood Bar | Gabe's By The Park | Saint Paul, MN). All are welcome to our discussion on Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Gir...



Scripture Matters - Weekly Scripture Reflection
June 18
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Do you want to know more about the Bible? Join us weekly to read and discuss the meaning of the three Bible readings for the upcoming weekend Mass using Easter (4/5-30) The Word Among Us booklet. You ...



Grief Support Group
June 20
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support holds weekly meetings that are free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The meetings provide a safe, understanding environment for gri...



Centering Prayer
June 21
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Center, 10:15 - 10:45am, for in person meditation. Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer which opens our awareness to God, whom we kno...



Small Faith Community (36-54)
June 21
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Small Faith Community (35-54+) meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month, at Noon (after 11am Mass) at Turtle Bread at 48th and Chicago. Please join us for community, laughter and conversation! All are Wel...



Housing Ministry "Walk and Talk"
June 23
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
On Tuesday, June 23, join fellow SJAers for a "Walk and Talk" through North Minneapolis with Housing in Action (formerly Urban Homeworks), 9 - 10am. Register Here.



Annual SJA Pride Week Prayer Service
June 24
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us in the church to give thanks for the presence and faith of our LGBTQ+ community in beautiful stories, prayer, and music (led by our favorite, Ann Reed)!



Grief Support Group
June 27
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support holds weekly meetings that are free and open to the public, regardless of religious affiliation. The meetings provide a safe, understanding environment for gri...



Twin Cities Pride Festival
June 27
On June 27-28, we will participate with the Downtown Churches booth in Loring Park as a Christian voice of love and justice. We hope you will volunteer to take a  shift during this truly fabulous...



Arm In Arm In Africa Celebration
July 13
5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Tickets Now on Sale! Tickets for AIAIA's annual Summer Celebration & Fundraiser are now on sale - at 2025 prices! This year's event is scheduled for Monday, July 13, and is moving to the climate-c...



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