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.)

Confirmation Sunday

Sunday, May 3rd - 10:45 A.M.

At Blooming Grove United Methodist Church

Time with Lorraine Charinda, Regional Missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Sunday, May 3rd and Monday, May 4th

Lorraine currently serves as an Agriculturalist and Rural Economic Specialist, working to help communities build sustainable livelihoods. Come and meet her and hear the story of her work and the people she serves! See our May newsletter for details.
- May 3rd: 9:45 - 10:30 A.M. - Coffee time at Blooming Grove UMC in the South Addition
- May 4th: 10:00 A.M. - Old Town Bagels Cafe, located at 207 N. Cedar Avenue, Owatonna
- May 4th: 7:00 P.M. - Waterville Evangelical United Methodist Church

"The Stretch" - Parish Book Study & Social Justice Conversations

Tuesday, May 5th - 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 May book conversation: Theo of Golden, by Allen Levi.

Prairie Lakes Parish Bible Study

Thursday, May 14th - 9:30 A.M.

At Cool Wave Coffee Shop, Waterville

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

Celebration Sunday

Sunday, May 17th

At Blooming Grove United Methodist Church

9:45 A.M. - Last Day of Sunday School and Coffee Talk
10:45 A.M. - Morning worship, to include 3rd Grade Bible Presentation, Celebration of our Graduates, and Thank You to Sunday School Teachers and Substitutes

Prayer Brunch

Wednesday, May 20th - 11:30 A.M.

At Lollipop's - Elysian

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, May 28th - 9:30 A.M.

At Cool Wave Coffee Shop, Waterville

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

Prairie Lakes Parish Combined Worship Service

Sunday, May 31st - 10:15 A.M.

At Janesville United Methodist Church

Pop-Up Choir Rehearsal at 9:30 A.M.
We will return to individual church gathering times/locations the following Sunday.

Prairie Lakes Parish Bible Conversations

Date/Time/Place TBD

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.