Care & Support
Do you have a prayer request?
Contact our Pastoral Care staff at care@colonialchurch.org
or the Pastoral Care phone number: 952.491.0037
Acts of Love
Acts of love is a ministry that provides meals, rides, and light housework for Colonial members going through an illness, life change, or time of need. If you would like to volunteer with Acts of love or if you would like to make us aware of someone in need please email care@colonialchurch.org.
Stephen Ministry at Colonial Church
Sundays between services in the Quiet Room or by appointment.
Everyone goes through difficult times. Through one-to-one caring relationships those who are hurting can receive the love and care they need to support them. For more information click here.
Heartwarmer’s Prayer Shawl Ministry
Third Wednesday of each month (except October & December) at 4:30 pm, Spiritual Formation Center
Women gather together to knit prayer shawls and baby blankets for members of the church who are going through challenging times and for new babies. If you know how to knit, please join us.
To request a shawl – we never say no! – contact Alice Loddigs at aloddigs@colonialchurch.org or Mary Scott at 952.944.5582 or jeffmaryscott@comcast.net.
Edina Coalition For Grief Support
Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Edina Community Lutheran Church
The Edina Coalition for Grief Support is an open group that offers support and education for those grieving the death of a loved one. Meetings consist of an educational presentation focusing on grief from a professional perspective followed by small break-out support groups. Because the Coalition is an on-going group, you are welcome to join at any time.
Call Terry Naugle at 952.937.5933 for more information.
CoDA Co-Dependents Anonymous
Wednesdays, Noon – 1:30 pm, Fireside Room
CoDA is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. For more information contact care@colonialchurch.org or call 952.224.9518.
Alanon ACA Group
Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Volunteer Room
Friends and family members of those who have someone in their life with a drinking problem gather together for support and encouragement. For more information contact care@colonialchurch.org or call 952.224.9518.
12-Step Spirituality
Second Saturday of the month, October-May, 9:00 am – Noon
These workshops are designed for people who are actively working a 12 step program( AA, Al-Anon, CODA etc.) and want to develop an 11th step meditation and prayer practice using Centering Prayer. There will also be 2 presentations at each meeting about how we have used various steps to open to and develop a relationship with the God of our understanding.
Contact Dick Young at dickyoung1@comcast.net for more information.