Events

On Sunday, September 8, all are invited the kick-off Sunday family picnic from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Lake Riley Park Pavilion at 9180 Riley Lake Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Bring your own picnic dinner, beverages and come readyto play outdoor games! The park on Lake Riley is beautiful with a large playground nearby. Please bring any outdoor games you want to play as well as your own chairs. The event is rain or shine.

Kidstitute begins Wednesday, September 11, 2024.  There are classes for children from Kindergarten through 6th Grade.  Classes are grouped by Kindergarten through 2nd grade; 3rd and $th grades and 5th and 6th grade. Classes meet Wednesday evenings from  6:30–7:30 PM.

Confirmation begins Wednesday, September 11. This year the 7th and 8th graders will be focusing on the Bible and the many stories within. They’ll meet every Wednesdayevening from 6:30–8:00 PM (times during the Lenten season will be different) in the Junior High room. 

Community Light School of Discipleship (CLSD)

Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Beginning September 11, 2024

Keynote Speakers for CLSD 2024-2025 include Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing & Rev. Dr. Dean Nadasdy. Our topics for this year include Jonah: The Survivor Series and Threads: Celebrating the Biblical Tapestry. The lectures will be followed by discussion in small groups. To join, please sign up on CV Connect by clicking here. If you would like to serve as a Discussion Group Leader, please contact Amy Gundermann at amy@crossview.net.

Finding I AM – How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:15 pm, Beginning September 11 (Room 213) Through this in-depth 6-week upcoming Women’s Bible study, we will discover how Jesus is the key to satisfaction by learning the crucial significance behind each of His seven “I Am” statements. The study will begin earlier this year allowing for women to also attend choir practice or Community Light School of Discipleship (CLSD). You will need to purchase the “Finding I Am” study book before the first class. Sign up soon on CV Connect. Contact Vicki Weber at 952-838-5500 with any questions. All ladies are welcome! 

Ephesians: John Mackay, the former president of Princeton Seminary, said that Ephesians is “theology set to music.” Ephesians was John Calvin’s favorite book of the Bible. Martin Luther held that, while Romans is the purest expression of the Gospel, Ephesians is the most sublime because it so eloquently reminds us of our new identity in Christ. From September 15 through October 20, Pastor Lessing will be teaching from this marvelous book. The study will be held in the Sanctuary.

Join us at 9:30–10:30 AM on Sundays this fall for our Welcome to Cross View series. This is a series of classes for anyone interested in becoming a member and for those who have been members and want a refresher. You’ll get an overview of the Cross View family, learn about the heart of the Cross View family, and learn how our heart works itself out in our Cross View Family.

September 15-September 29: Joining the CV Family Go a little deeper and learn about the heart of the Cross View family. In this class, you’ll learn about our Lutheran faith and beliefs.

October 6 - October 20: Going All In With the CV Family Go all in and learn how to get involved with your gifts, talents, and how God created us to Connect, Grow, and Serve.

October 20: New Member Sunday Formally become a member of the CV faith family during the 10:45 AM worship service.

Questions or need info, contact Ann Ryan (annryan@hotmail.com) or the church office at 952-941-1094.

How's Your Marriage Toolkit? This marriage enrichment seminar is for couples who are married or are planning to get married. The seminar will utilize the Life Innovation Prepare-Enrich Inventory.  It is the #1 premarital and marital assessment in the US for the past 40 years.  The seminar will focus on everything from communication and conflict resolution to financial management and family of origin. The class is limited to 10 couples (20 people) will meet on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall during the 9:30 education hour. Registration is first come, first serve.  The cost per couple is $35.  The class will be taught by Pastor Wheeler.  Click here to register.

Please share the news of the meet and greet on September 15 to learn more about Special Needs Activities Class (SNAC), which is once a month on the second Sunday during the Sunday School hour. Please invite any child ages 3 to 12 who has developmental special needs. We also ask you to pray for this start up as it could be a great community outreach in the future; however, we want to start slow with our goal being five children to learn about Jesus. Please contact Barb Coffin (barb@crossview.net) or Nicole Krueger (nclvvo@gmail.com) with any interest to volunteer or to receive an information packet for a potential student.

Do you love games?!  Are you curious about games you’ve heard about like Splendor, Sagrada, Wingspan, and Codenames? Cross View Game Night is open to all teens and adults, including church members and their guests. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own board games or card games they enjoy. If you bring a game, please be prepared to show others how to play.  Join us for fun and fellowship at church! The next game night will be September 15, 2024, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Click here to register.

NOTE: We are not able to provide childcare for these events at this time. 

National Youth Gathering (NYG) Planning Meeting There will be a planning meeting for all who are interested in participating (must be 14 or going into 9th grade and older) on Sunday, September 29. This important meeting will help determine the number of youth and and adult chaperones interested in attending the NYG. The meeting will take place after the late service in the Fellowship Hall. 
If your youth plans on attending, please attend this meeting. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Hannah (hannah@crossview.net) if you plan to attend this meeting.