EVENTS | Blooming Grove

Sunday Mornings

10:45 A.M. - Worship (December - May)
9:45 A.M. - Sunday School (December - May) held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month
- We offer several Class Groupings for students: 3 year olds through Kindergarten, 1st - 4th Grade, 5th - 7th Grade
- Special Sunday information:
  Easter Sunday, April 5th - No Sunday School
9:45 A.M. - "Coffee Talk" (December- May) held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month
- For Those in Grade 8 to Age 100+
- Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, or a bottle of water, and join us in the Fireside Room for a relaxed time of conversation, scripture, and community. No prep needed, just come as you are, and when you can, and share in the discussion.

(See our Newsletter for additional details. For our latest COVID updates, click here.)

Prairie Lakes Parish Bible Study

Thursday, March 5th - 9:30 A.M.

At Waterville Evangelical United Methodist Church

New participants are welcomed at any time, with or without having read the current lesson.

Lenten Walleye Fish Fry

Friday, March 13th - 4:30 - 7:00 P.M.

At Blooming Grove United Methodist Church

Serving Walleye, Green Beans, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Dinner Roll, Dessert
Freewill offering, with all proceeds going to the BGUMC “Accessibility for all” Building Project
Invite your family, friends, and neighbors!

Prairie Lakes Parish Bible Conversations

Tuesday, March 17th - 6:00 P.M.

At Half Pint Brewing Company, Blooming Grove Township

Join together as families and friends in a new way to consider faith: through fun, fellowship, and food. Hosted by Cindy Saufferer and Pastor Kathy King, we enjoy each other’s company and a potluck supper, as well as a guided discussion - with a new faith topic each time.

Prayer Brunch

Wednesday, March 18th - 11:30 A.M.

At Torey's - Owatonna

Prayer Brunch welcomes women and men of all ages and stages in life.
Gather for fellowship, great conversation, and good food - along with the opportunity to share prayer requests with one another.

Prairie Lakes Parish Bible Study

Thursday, March 19th - 9:30 A.M.

At Blooming Grove United Methodist Church

New participants are welcomed at any time, with or without having read the current lesson.

Prairie Lakes Parish Prayerful Moments Gathering

Tuesday, March 24th – 6:45 - 7:15 P.M.

At Janesville United Methodist Church

Our time together will begin with a short devotional, and move into moments of corporate prayer, concluding with time for individual silent and contemplative prayer.

Blooming Grove UMC Clothing Drive

Partnering with the Epilepsy Foundation of MN

At Blooming Grove United Methodist Church

Prairie Lakes Parish Holy Week Worship

Sunday, March 29th – 10:45 A.M. – Palm Sunday at Blooming Grove United Methodist Church
Thursday, April 2nd – 7:00 P.M. – Maundy Thursday at Janesville United Methodist Church
Friday, April 3rd – 7:00 P.M. – Good Friday at Blooming Grove United Methodist Church
Sunday, April 5th - Easter
- 7:30 A.M. – Sunrise Service & Breakfast at Blooming Grove United Methodist Church
- 9:00 A.M. – Easter Worship at Waterville Evangelical United Methodist Church
- 10:30 A.M. – Easter Worship at Janesville United Methodist Church

"The Stretch"

Parish Book Study & Social Justice Conversations

Monday, February 23rd - 6:30 P.M.

At Blooming Grove United Methodist Church

Led by Cindy Saufferer

"The Stretch" is a space with opportunities to learn, grapple, and discover how we show up as love in the world through justice-related topics. You can expect articles, book suggestions, informed discussion spaces, and a plethora of ways to experience what it means to be Christ in the world. New participants are invited to join in at any time, with or without having read the current book. All are welcome in the circle! Contact Cindy Saufferer with any questions and/or if you would like assistance in ordering a book
Our next book conversation: TBA