1.) MISSIONS… Our local food shelf, ICA, along with other food shelves, is currently in great need of support through donations as the number of needy families struggling with grocery prices on top of losing various government food benefits grows. The organization is able to purchase in bulk, so monetary gifts go the furthest and we'll concentrate on those rather than actual food donations as we go forward. Please consider giving regularly by putting your checks (made out to the church, with "ICA" in the memo line) in the collection plates or mailing them in (if you prefer, cash can be given to Marty Swain and it will be credited to you appropriately). Your donations between now and Thanksgiving will be used to help fund Thanksgiving meals. Just $25 provides a family with a turkey and a bag with all the fixings. Please give generously. What an effortless way to add joy to a family's Thanksgiving!

2.) HARVEST DINNER - NOVEMBER 8TH 

5:30 Appetizers                                                            

     Charcuterie Board   

     Buffet & Beverages

    6:15  Dinner

·      Beef pot roast

·      Mashed potatoes & gravy

·      Maple glazed carrots

·      Salad

·      Bread

·      Dessert 

Admission is free.  Your generosity is welcome in the form of a

free-will offering to support the church.

For reservations, sign up during Coffee Hour, click the link in the Weekly Update,  email your name and number of guests to info@excelsiorcongregational.org,  or call Andrea at 952-474-5919.

Back by popular demand!

Raffle for Excelsior Restaurant & Business Gift Cards

Tickets on sale after church

October 26, November 2, and before Harvest Dinner.

$5 per ticket, 3 tickets $10

Raffle proceeds to benefit ICA.

3.) RECOVERY ALIVE… Monday night Recovery Alive is changing…to a new and improved “Monday Night Live”.

Monday Night Live format…

5:30-6:15 - Food & Fellowship
6:30-7:30 - Alive in Christ Bible Study
6:30-7:20 - Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Alive in Christ Bible Study is for anyone interested in a group Bible study.  Mike Poehler will be leading a new Bible Study on the ‘Gospel of Mark’.  Everyone is welcome!  Please contact Mike Poehler or Tom Fuxa is interested.

4.) MOM’S GROUP AFTER WORSHIP ON 11/16… Moms of school aged kids are gathering to have a Mom’s Group for fun and fellowship, a monthly meet up with activities to benefit the church and an opportunity to get to know each other. More info to come! Questions please contact Janet Chambers 612-867-8448 or Jenny Hougham 612-723-9703

5.) SUNDAY WORSHIP HELPERS NEEDED THIS SUNDAY: signup here

• Help with offering

• Assist with Communion

• Coffee Hour Clean-up

6.) MUSIC AT CHURCH… A Letter and Calendar for Music at Church 2025-2026

7.) STREAMING INFO
Sunday services are now available LIVE on YouTube, allowing everyone to join the service even if they are only able to be there in spirit. Previous services are also available anytime via the same link. https://youtube.com/@ccoemn/live