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PARABLES MINISTRY
Sunday Worship • 10:15 a.m. • Chapel
Parables is a worship experience crafted for — and led by — people with disabilities and their families. Everyone is welcome just as they are to a service filled with joyful music, marching, an inspiring message, and meaningful community connections. Stay afterward for fellowship, coffee, and sweet treats in the Colonnade. Can’t join in person? Parables Worship is livestreamed on our website and YouTube channel.
PARABLES DISABILITY MINISTRY VBS —
KINGDOM QUEST
August 3 – 7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$125 per person, All ages welcome
Drop-off and pick-up at The Corner
Click here to register.
Step into Kingdom Quest VBS, a wonder-filled adventure through imaginative realms where participants solve challenges, meet quirky characters, and uncover the secrets of God’s Kingdom. Each day feels like entering a storybook — filled with music, games, hands-on activities, and joyful surprises.
Along the journey, Bible truths come to life in meaningful and accessible ways. Designed with inclusion at the heart, this VBS offers flexible activities, sensory-friendly options, and a welcoming environment where everyone can participate, belong, and shine.
WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS
Parables Choir
5:50–6:20 p.m. • Chapel
All ages and stages are invited to this lively, joy-filled choir. We celebrate music, song, movement, and community — no experience needed. Bring your voice and your spirit! Sign up here!
POW — Parables on Wednesdays (Youth)
6:20–7:20 p.m. • Places in the Heart Room
POW is a weekly gathering for Parables youth (ages 25 and under), offering faith-based fun through hands-on learning, community building, and joyful connection. Register here!
AWE — Adults on Wednesday Evenings
6:20–7:30 p.m. • The Corner
A weekly class for our adult friends of Parables. Together we explore Scripture and reflect on how faith shapes daily life through conversation, learning, and spiritual growth. Register here!
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Thursdays — Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21
6:00–8:00 p.m. • The Corner
A supportive space for those caring for a loved one with a disability to share stories, encouragement, challenges, and hope. You are not alone. Meets monthly on the third Thursday.
SPECIAL EVENTS
GOOD GRIEF: Not the Life You Planned, but a Life That Has Shaped You
A retreat for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities
Wayzata Community Church — The Corner
April 24 • 5:00–9:00 p.m.
April 25 • 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Cost: $100
Co-Hosted by Rev. Danielle Jones & Michele Ramert
Click here to register.
Parenting a child with disabilities often brings deep love, unexpected joy, and profound grief, all woven together. Good Grief is a retreat created especially for parents and caregivers who are carrying the weight of a life that looks different than the one they once imagined. This retreat offers space to acknowledge loss without shame, to name exhaustion without apology, and to honor the strength that has grown alongside the grief. Through guided reflection, shared stories, quiet moments, and compassionate community, we will explore how grief can coexist with hope, faith, and meaning. This is a place to rest, to be seen. Your story matters.
Friendship Group (Respite)
Saturdays, March 21 & May 9 • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • The Corner
Registration required — Click here to register
$20 per participant • Scholarships available
Join us for three hours of connection, fun, and friendship for people of all ages! Each gathering includes open gym time, games, music, dancing, crafts, and a shared lunch. For those who prefer a quieter environment, we also offer a calm sensory space and library area. Whether you enjoy being active, creative, or simply spending time with friends, there’s something here for everyone.
Pizza & Movie Night
Fridays, February 13, April 10 • 5:00–8:00 p.m. • The Corner
Registration required – 2/13 click here to register, 4/10 click here to register • $10 Scholarships available
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Come hang out with friends, enjoy some pizza, kick back, and watch a movie. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening together.
POW/AWE End-of-Year Bowling Party
Wednesday, May 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
$15 per person
Location: Park Tavern, St. Louis Park
Click here to register
Join us as we wrap up the year with a fun night of bowling, dinner, and time together. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or trying it for the first time, come for laughter, connection, and celebration as we close out the year.
End-of-Year Potluck
Sunday, May 17 • 11:15 a.m. • Mithun Hall
Registration required • Sign up to bring an item or a freewill donation
Join us for our annual End-of-Year Potluck as we transition to our summer schedule and celebrate another wonderful year together! We’re grateful for this amazing community and the faith journey we share. Bring a dish to share, enjoy a slideshow highlighting the past year, and have fun with games and crafts. All are welcome!
ARE YOU NEW?
If you’re new here, we’re so glad to have you join us! To help us keep every individual safe and accounted for, please take a moment to complete THIS REGISTRATION FORM. Once it’s filled out, your family will be all set in our Safe Check-In System.