Parkview United Church of Christ

09/07/2026

09/04/2026

Our Summer Music Series is coming to an end, and we want to thank ALL of the talented friends and members who shared their love of music with Parkview this summer.

The Parkview Choir returns Sunday September 13th!

09/01/2026

September Member Spotlight ✨Kim Gardner✨

Kim has been a member at Parkview since 2009. Kim grew up in Central Pennsylvania, where she was first drawn into UCC church life through music. After losing her first husband and eventually remarrying and relocating to Minnesota, she knew she needed to find a church with a strong music program. She visited one UCC church that didn't have a choir at the time, so the following Sunday she tried Parkview — and the choir sang one of her favorite anthem, "In This Very Room." She knew right then she had found her church home!

Kim has given so much to Parkview over the years: serving on the Diaconate, Member at Large on Church Council, Silent Auction co-chair, funeral co-coordinator, choir member, and office fill-in. And her hand-made quilts for the Silent Auction & Bake Sale are a fan-favorite every single year since 2010!

Years ago, Kim and her husband used a $10 Heifer International fundraiser seed grant to put gas in their 1929 Ford Model A and gave rides after church. The highlight: Watching Jane Jones fly down the hill with her arms in the air, hollering "Whee!!"

Fun fact: Kim is the newsletter editor for the Minnesota Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America and is active at the local, regional, and national levels. She and her husband own several Model A Fords and a 1928 Gardner roadster and love sharing them with others.

Thank you, Kim, for your music, your quilts, your classic cars, and your love of community!

08/25/2026

An invitation from Pastor Mark and Teresa Kuether:

💙 Twin Cities Dup15q Believe Walk 💙

As many of you know, our son Isaac is a wonderful, special individual in so many ways. What you might not know is that he lives with something called Dup15q syndrome.

We're walking to raise awareness and funds for the Dup15q Alliance — because getting the word out about this syndrome is a key piece of their mission. We'd love for you to join us for the walk on September 13th!

📅 When: Sunday, September 13th
📍 Where: Snail Lake Pavilion — 4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview, MN
🕐 Registration: 1:00 pm | Walk begins: 2:00 pm

https://charity.pledgeit.org/c/iw3x9v5ua2/cart

All funds raised go directly to the Dup15q Alliance, which provides family support and promotes awareness, research, and targeted treatments for chromosome 15q11.2-13.1 duplication syndrome. Their mission is to LEARN about the syndrome through research, TREAT the symptoms affecting patients, and ultimately CURE it — giving every patient the chance to lead a healthy, full life.

What is Dup15q syndrome?

It's a clinically identifiable syndrome caused by a duplication of a specific region of chromosome 15 (bands 11.2–13.1). This extra genetic material can lead to symptoms like hypotonia, developmental and motor delays, speech delays, autism, seizure disorders, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and sensory processing differences. No two individuals with Dup15q are alike — the range of abilities and experiences is wide and unique to each person.

08/24/2026

Yesterday was a spectacular day to sit outside and socialize over a beverage! We had 27 Parkview friends together at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter. Stay tuned for our next Pints with Parkview Pals!

08/19/2026

Looking for a Sunday School that welcomes your family exactly as you are?

Parkview's first day of Sunday School is September 13th!
All Kids Welcome, No Membership Required!

At Parkview UCC, we're a progressive, Open & Affirming Christian church — which means our kids' classes reflect the same values we hold everywhere else: inclusion, curiosity, and love without conditions.

Our curriculum explores the teachings of Jesus through the lens of the body, heart, and mind — helping kids build a faith that's thoughtful, compassionate, and their own.

We are open to ALL children in our community, whether or not your family is a Parkview member.

This year we're running three age groups:

K–3rd grade: 10:00–10:45 am, Classroom A
4th–5th grade: 9:30–10:15 am, Classroom C
6th–7th grade: 9:30–10:15 am, Classroom B

4th–7th graders join worship at 10:15 to sit with family or help out in the service.

Our teachers bring real experience to the classroom — backgrounds in special education, teaching, libraries, and early childhood education — and a genuine love for walking alongside kids in their faith journey.

Beyond Sunday mornings, our youth programs help kids build cross-generational friendships, live out their faith through mission-based activities, and grow as leaders in the church and beyond.

Come check us out!

👉 Learn more at https://www.mnparkviewucc.org/

08/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🍺

Join us for our third Pints with Parkview Pals event on Sunday, August 23, starting around 2:00 pm at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter! Get to church that morning, then come meet us for a pint and a bratwurst in the afternoon. ALL ARE WELCOME!

We'll be gathering in the Biergarten—here's a few tips:

🪑 Bring a lawn chair in case the picnic tables fill up
👕 Wear your Parkview shirt if you've got one
💵 The Biergarten is cash only

Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter
8390 Lofton Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082
Sunday, August 23 at 2:00 pm

The Biergarten menu features German beer, Gasthaus Radlers (lemon, lime, grapefruit), sodas, wine, sparkling wine, High Noon seltzers, water, bratwurst, hot dogs, and soft & hard pretzels.

Fingers crossed for good weather — if it doesn't cooperate, we'll likely cancel and reschedule.

Prost! 🥨🍺

08/07/2026

We need your help!

Friday, August 14th…Sign up today! 🩸

🩸Giving Back Together🩸Parkview UCC Blood Drive

Parkview UCC is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive, and we'd love for you to join us!

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕙 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 3737 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN

Hosting a blood drive coincides with Parkview UCC's core values of giving back to the community. With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.

Donors of all blood types are welcome and needed — especially those with O negative, B negative, and A negative types, as O negative is the universal type used most often in trauma care.

👉 Schedule your appointment today!
Visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code ParkviewUnitedWBL or call 651-271-0559

Every donation counts—we hope to see you there! ❤️

08/06/2026

We loved seeing all of your smiling faces at Night to Unite this week!

We enjoyed beautiful weather, live music, delicious food, a kids bounce house, bingo, and yard games. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this happen, and to Redeemer Lutheran Church WBL for co-hosting the block party with us. 

Save the date for next year—Tuesday, August 3, 2027!