Adults

Wellness Opportunities are now listed on a separate page

Upcoming Opportunities

The Business and Emotions of Downsizing: Ideas for Making the Moving Process Less Stressful

Sunday, May 17 from 12 – 2:00 p.m.

Is it time to start the process of downsizing, but you don’t know where to begin? Does it overwhelm you to even think about it? Are all the cherished memories in your long-term home holding you back, even though you know moving is the next step? If so, please join us for a special seminar as Incarnation members Dan and Kara Galvin help you form a plan to make this process smoother and easier to face. Dan is an experienced local realtor who will share professional insights and information about preparing to sell your home, and Kara is a trained counselor who will focus on the emotional and self-reflective side of this major life transition. Pastor Jeanne Hartfield will provide spiritual practices to use on the journey.

This seminar is geared toward couples/individuals who are thinking about downsizing after living in their home for many years, as well as their primary supporters (grown children, for example); but anyone who would like to attend is welcome! Feel free to share this opportunity with family and friends who might benefit. Lunch will be provided! Space is limited to 40 people.

The available spaces are now full. To be placed on the waiting list, please email Pastor Jeanne Hartfield.

Ongoing Opportunities

Kairos: Sunday Morning Adult Forum

Sundays at 8:45 a.m. and 10:05 a.m. in the Fireside Room beginning September 22

Kairos Adult Form is a time each Sunday of enrichment for mind and spirit. A mix of timely topics, Bible Study, and theological exploration are presented by scholars, theologians and other professionals. Kairos meets at 8:45 a.m. and 10:05 a.m. in the Fireside Room. The same topic is presented at both times. If you typically worship at 10:45 a.m., feel free to come to the 10:05 a.m. Kairos session and leave at 10:45 a.m. for the start of worship. View the list of upcoming presenters and topics.

Women Read

Women Read meets monthly September through May (except December) on the third Wednesday of the month. It is an opportunity for women to share devotions and discuss a variety of types of books. All are welcome. No need to register. Check out the book list below for dates and book titles.

Reading Lists
Women Read: 2020-2021 book list
Women Read: Cumulative book list from 2013-2020

Primetimers

In specific consideration for the health of the age group that Primetimers caters to, the gatherings for March and April have been canceled. Older adults, as well has people who have underlying health conditions, are more susceptible to sever risks posed by the coronavirus. Incarnation will be monitoring the situation and has tentatively planned for the next Primetimers to be in August, pending health reports.

Once a Month on a Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Primetimers is a time of fellowship and learning for singles and couples 60 and older. Sign up in the Incarnation Office. Cost: $5 per person and includes lunch. Please pay the day of the event. Questions? Contact Amy Martell via email at amartell@incarnationmn.org, or by calling the Incarnation Office at 651-484-7213.

Esther Circle for Women

1st Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. in the Fireside Room; September – May

A women’s fellowship and Bible Study group that is open to all women. Members also make quilts and midwife kits for Global Health Ministry.

Faith Explorers Book Group for Men

2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. in Adult Room D.

This book group is for men interested in exploring, over coffee, aspects of faith through reading and lively discussion of current faith-based books. Attendance is open to all men interested in doing some serious reading and evaluation of their spiritual lives. Contact Paul Tillquist or Dave Eckmann (651-483-8829).

Current Book: Desire of the Everlasting Hills by Thomas Cahill

History Book Group for Men

1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in Bethany Lounge.

Come for a discussion of a different history book each month selected by the participants. Anyone with an interest in a particular subject is welcome to sit in on the discussion even if you have not read the book. Contact Fred Knox.

September: American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard

November: The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan

Men’s Fellowship

Mondays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Perkins Restaurant on County Road E in Vadnais Heights

Come when you can for an hour including Bible study, breakfast and fellowship. Since 1976 we have read most of the books in the Bible several times, but each time is a new experience because of changing life experiences. Contact: Jim Fruehling.

Men’s Coffee Talk

Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 a.m. in Bethany Lounge

Enjoy coffee, laughs and lively discussions which can include current events, theology, sports, church life or any other issue of concern or interest. Contact: Jim Fruehling.

Check out opportunities for parents through Children, Youth, and Family Ministry.

Questions about Adult Learning and Spiritual Formation? Contact Pastor Jeanne Hartfield.

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