Upcoming Events


Prayer Shawl Ministry
February 18
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...



Fund Our Future
February 18
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This event has been rescheduled from January 29.There will be a rally at the Capitol in St. Paul for tax justice to ensure strong public schools, affordable healthcare, and safe communities. We hope t...



Take Time for Mental Health
February 18
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Loneliness: Better Together; A Review of the Surgeon General's Advisory on the Epidemic of Loneliness and the Health Benefits of Community Connection at Bethlehem Lutheran Church TC. Loneliness a...



Democracy Talks Book Club
February 19
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
This book discussion group will meet in the SJA Parish Center to discuss "On Tyranny" by Timothy Snyder. 



Healing Through Loss
February 20
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Grief is the body's response to loss, whether physical, spiritual or emotional. In partnership with TRUST Inc, SJA hosts a series aiming to guide you to healing after experiencing any type of loss. Th...



Scripture Matters - Weekly Scripture Reflection
February 20
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Each week we meet to read and discuss the three Bible readings for the upcoming weekend Mass with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of how they apply to our faith and to our everyday lives. P...



Grief Support Group
February 22
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
February 23
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Julie Madden and Cynthia Bailey Manns will share before Mass. In these days, which are demanding a lot, we will center ourselves in the love of God and in the mission and vision of SJA. Come and get n...



Youth Ministry Small Groups Sunday
February 23
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Today is the 4th Sunday and grades 6-12 will meet in small groups in the Arc. See you there!



Health Care For All MN
February 23
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SJA has a chapter of this statewide organization, dedicated to affordable, accessible, quality care for all of us. Meet our team today after mass in the Welcome Center and learn more - we have a huge ...



From Fork to Forest
February 23
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
A lively presentation, sponsored by our Health Home Campaign, following the 11am mass in the Upper Room (or join on Zoom). Learn  actions you can take at your very next meal to change the impact ...



Antiracism Community of Practice
February 23
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Please join us on Zoom for our Antiracism Ministry monthly Community of Practice discussion as we seek to address racism in our own lives and in our church. We will celebrate the rich traditions of Bl...



Solidarity Happy Hour
February 26
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
All are invited for Happy Hour at Boca Chica Restaurante in St. Paul. RSVP to  Ron Joki if you can be there. We will continue to celebrate and give thanks for our LGBTQ+ community at St. Joa...



Healing Through Loss
February 27
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Grief is the body's response to loss, whether physical, spiritual or emotional. In partnership with TRUST Inc, SJA hosts a series aiming to guide you to healing after experiencing any type of loss. Th...



Scripture Matters - Weekly Scripture Reflection
February 27
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Each week we meet to read and discuss the three Bible readings for the upcoming weekend Mass with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of how they apply to our faith and to our everyday lives. P...



SJA Men's Retreat
March 1
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The theme is: You Aren't Alone - Building Communities. Presenters Mike Halley, Ron Joki & Mark Scannell. All men are invited to attend, cost $20, payable the morning of the Retreat. Please registe...



Grief Support Group
March 1
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...



Welcome the Stranger Overview
March 2
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Learn more about our  ministry, meet great people, and enjoy treats together in the Parish Center Upper Room, following both masses. There are many ways to engage in this work.



Prayer Shawl Ministry
March 4
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in the Parish Center 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, and prayer. For ...



Ash Wednesday at St. Joan of Arc
March 5
Lent 2025: Our Wilderness Journeys. On Ash Wednesday we begin our Lenten journey, following the life of Jesus, exploring our own individual and collective journeys in the wilderness. This is a rich ti...



Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
March 5
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday evenings, 5:30-6:30pm in Hospitality Hall we will serve soup and grilled cheese sandwiches before our Lenten Wednesday Evening programs. This year we are only serving commercially prepared s...



Healing Through Loss
March 6
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Grief is the body's response to loss, whether physical, spiritual or emotional. In partnership with TRUST Inc, SJA hosts a series aiming to guide you to healing after experiencing any type of loss. Th...



Lent Scripture Matters
March 6
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Thursday evenings, on Zoom, we will journey through Lent together each week by reading the daily scripture and reflections and sharing how our faith impacts our life experiences. Books, The Peaceful P...



Grief Support Group
March 8
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...



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