By Rev. Rick King July 30, 2020 As we watch COVID-19 case counts surge in Southern states, we’ve been spared the worst of that here in Minnesota, so far. But that only holds as long as we keep wearing masks, physically distancing, getting tested, and monitoring any symptoms. This is the dangerous period, when we’re […]
With the gradual reopening of businesses and gatherings in Minnesota, our Holy Hammers/Habitat for Humanity build at 588-590 Wells is starting up again. Construction has been resuming in phases, and there are safety restrictions, including reduced numbers of volunteers, shorter work days, physical distancing and required masks and gloves. But we now have opportunities to […]
Help supply fresh, healthy food for hungry neighbors this summer. Starting July 6, The Sheridan Story (which we support in feeding students at Falcon Heights Elementary) will be collecting donations of garden produce from area gardeners through its Grow and Give program. You can drop off donations at The Sheridan Story at 2723 Patton Road […]
The Falcon Heights Church building will remain closed until specific safety benchmarks can be met in the church and the wider community. Earlier this month, the Executive Board endorsed the report from a COVID-19 Short-Term Working Group that incorporates three principles: Our responsibility as a Christian community to care for one another Recognition of churches’ […]
In the time of COVID-19, giving your volunteer time or sharing tangible goods can be difficult or impossible. However, your community still needs your financial support. Here are some ways to donate that will make a real difference for our church’s mission. Give to our church Your generosity matters now more than ever to help […]
Hotlines The Minnesota Department of Health has established two public hotlines about the COVID-19 virus. Both lines are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For health questions, call 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903. For community mitigation questions (schools, child care, business), call 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504. Information The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Minnesota Department of Health […]
We share Holy Communion in our online services the first Sunday of the month, and we invite you to join us at home. Before the time of the service, you will want to prepare some bread — a slice or a small loaf of any kind of bread. In some parts of the world, tortilla, […]
By Rev. Rick King — What a difference a week makes—along with an irresistible force like the coronavirus. Things have been changing so fast, I want to update you on steps we’re taking at Falcon Heights Church to protect against community spread of the virus, keep us connected to God and each other, and care for […]
