Adult Enrichment, Small Groups, Health & Healing Ministry Workshops and Programs – Why participate? To connect with others, grow in faith, learn and have fun!  
Sign up at info@colpres.org  Groups meet at Chain of Lakes Church, 2650 125th Ave NE, Blaine, MN unless otherwise specified

THE YEAR OF THE BIBLE AT CHAIN OF LAKES

Reading Through the Bible with a 5 Day Plan
Everyone is invited to read through the Bible in 2025. This special Bible reading system allows you to read the entire Bible in one year while only reading five times a week. Five readings a week gives room to catch up or take a day off and makes daily Bible reading practical and do-able. The plan doesn’t require a specific version of
the Bible. Printed copies are available at the church, or go to
https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/ to download the schedule.

Those who decide to commit to reading through the Bible are encouraged to take part in every-other-week discussion groups, though you may also choose to read without attending a group. 
During Lent we won’t have the Reading through the Bible Discussion groups, but we will continue doing the reading. 

Sign Up for a “Meet Your Bible” Small Group in Lent
Everyone is encouraged to participate in a “Meet Your Bible” small group during Lent. For five weeks participants will have the opportunity to learn about the basics of the Scriptures. Through readings and talks people will grow in their understanding of the storyline of the Bible.

• Tuesdays at 6:30pm Maria Douglas will lead a group at her home in Andover
• Wednesdays at 6:30pm Pastor Paul will lead a group at the church
• Thursdays at 10am Val Owens will lead a group at the church
• Saturdays at noon Kate Lawrence will lead a group at her home in Blaine.

Sign up for one of these groups on the Communication card or email info@colpres.org .

“How We Got Here”
An Overview of the History of Christianity

 Throughout the series we will delve into the many historical events and personalities that shaped the church we live in today.

March 18, 7pm: Causes and Conflicts that Split the Church
April 15, 7pm: The Pascal Mystery – the Real Meaning of Death to Life
May 20, 7pm: The First Christians – What Jesus Meant to His Early Followers

Ivy Cavegn is a disciple at Chain of Lakes Church who has studied scripture and Christianity at St. Thomas University. She brings a passion for the history and background of our Christian faith traditions, along with powerful insights. Sign up on the communication card or email info@colpres.org.

SMART Recovery group

The Health and Healing Ministry is pleased to partner with SMART Recovery for a weekly Sunday evening gathering at 5pm in the commons area.

Navigating the Terrain of Grief
The next meeting is March 17 at 6:30pm. Join Sally Narr as she leads a grief series that explores the eight stages of grief. If you have lost a loved one, this series provides a supportive space for individuals experiencing loss to connect with others who are journeying a similar path. Through shared experiences, participants can express emotions, learn coping strategies and find emotional support in a judgment-free environment. For those 18 and older. Contact info@.colpres.org
if you are interested.

Life Support
After evaluating the recent mental health and wellness group survey and looking at the schedules of the church and group facilitators, it has been decided to pause Life Support meetings until after Easter. Future meetings and information will be published here and in group emails as it becomes available. If you are currently seeking support, please reach out to your deacon or info@colpres.org and your deacon can be notified of your desire for care.

Soul Refresh Yoga

Class instructor: Maria Douglas. Maria is a physical therapist and 200 hour registered yoga instructor. She has been teaching yoga for 20 years.

The next session is March 22 at 10:30am. 

Adaptive yoga is a style of yoga that considers all bodies and abilities. It’s accessible to everyone, and multiple variations are taught, allowing the poses to be adapted to specific needs and abilities Instead of conforming the body into specific poses, adaptive yoga fits the movements to what the body is able to do.

This class invites those with physical limitations that may make it difficult to participate in more traditional mainstream yoga classes. It is for those who may not have even thought they could DO yoga.

Many options and modifications will be explored to provide comfort and ease during the yoga practice.

People without physical limitations can also benefit from this type of practice as well. It is a faith-integrated practice that incorporates the concept of body, mind and spirit in a holistic manner.

The class is taught using a chair.  Standing poses are also taught and the chair can be used for balance support as needed.  

Wear loose comfortable clothing.

A free will donation of $5 per class is suggested.

Consider bringing a friend!