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. For the first week, choose five days between Dec. 29, 2024 and Jan. 4, 2025. 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/

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. The days, times and places may change depending on those participating, but the first groups will meet on these days at Chain of Lakes:
Saturday, Jan. 4, 9am led by Judy Chesla and Kathy Brevig
Thursday, Jan. 9, 10am led by Sonia Larson and Kathy Brevig

The Toughest Questions about the Bible

Pastor Paul will lead a small group based on the sermon series “The Tough Ones”
Wednesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5 at 7pm at Chain of Lakes

“How We Got Here”
An Overview of the History of Christianity
A five part monthly lecture series presented by Ivy Cavegn. If you enjoy history, storytelling and a little journey into some of the bizarre twists and turns that have brought Christianity to where it is today, this series provides it all. The next four programs will be announced next month.
Constantine and Christianity – The First State Religion
January 28, Tuesday, 7pm at Chain of Lakes

Special Presentation on the Saint John’s Bible
The Saint John’s Bible is a hand written and illustrated seven volume work of art meant to be a prophetic witness to the glory of the Word of God. Saturday, February 22, 9am, we will go to St. Joseph of the Lakes in Lino Lakes to hear Amy Moore’s presentation on this amazing Bible.

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.

The Health and Healing ministry is grateful to all who took advantage of this year’s “Navigating the HoliDAZE” offerings and wishes all of you a holiday season full of peace.

Navigating the Terrain of Grief
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. The series meets on Mondays, beginning January 20 at 6:30pm and ends in March, to be determined by the group. 18 and older. Contact Charlie.c@.colpres.org
if you are interested.

REgroup Meeting in January
Regroup is a safe, sacred space for individuals that are Reconstructing, Reimagining, Rehabilitating & Reconciling Church & Faith. Everyone is on a spiritual journey, learning and embracing a relationship with God in their own way. Oftentimes on the way there can be disappointment in both God, religion and in people. These roadblocks can oftentimes derail a journey of faith. The group is shifting from meeting at Chain of Lakes to disciples’ homes for a more relaxed yet sacred space. Contact charlie.c@colpres.org for more information about participating in the group and meeting details. 

Life Support
The mental health and wellness group is now called Life Support, a gathering of individuals who are looking for a confidential and affirming space to share how they are navigating their mental health with connection and support through wellness strategies.

Life Support is a group of individuals 18 and over who are looking for a confidential and affirming space to share how they are navigating their mental health with connection and support through wellness strategies. Please take this survey to help determine best days and times for meetings.

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.

Beginning in January, yoga will be offered the first and third Saturdays at 10:30am in the worship center. The next session will be January 18 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!

What in Health?
Intentional Movement

Movement doesn’t have to be a chore—it can be a joyful celebration of your body.

1. Redefine Exercise: Shift from “I have to work out” to “I get to move.” Focus on how movement feels rather than how it changes your appearance.
2. Find What You Love: Dance, hike, garden, or stretch—explore activities that bring you joy.
3. Make It Meaningful: Pair movement with something you enjoy, like music, prayer, or being in nature.
4. Be Kind to Yourself: Let go of rigid goals and embrace small steps. A short walk counts as much as a long workout.

Intentional movement nourishes your body and soul. What’s one way you’ll move joyfully in 2025?