Celebration and social time are key ingredients of life at Mayflower! We celebrate throughout the year, including:
•    Gathering Sunday, a service of connection in the fall after the summer
•    Blessing of the Animals service
•    Mystery Dinner, a wonderful tradition connecting our members
•    December holiday events
•    Mardi Gras/Arty Gras, showcasing the talent of our youth
•    Reunion Sunday, celebrating the end of the church school year and graduating seniors

In addition to organizing social celebrations, our Community and Belonging Ministry produces the Mayflower directory and sponsors our weekly coffee hour after services. Official and unofficial members of the C&B team are welcome! Contact Helen Nikiel at (952) 854-2685 or hnikiel@comcast.net.

Mystery Dinner 2010 Set for October 30!
The annual mystery dinner hosted by Mayflower volunteers for members and friends is one of our most fun events for food and fellowship! This year's event is set for Sat Oct 30 from 6-8 p.m. Anyone high school age or older is invited. You can be a host (opening your home to 6-10 people) or a participant. Either way, you'll receive a postcard before October 12 with your mystery instructions! Register online or at the Welcome Table in the Narthex or in the church office by Oct 3.

Sacred Sites of Turkey Trip Planned for October 2010
Team Lead Minister Sarah Campbell joins with former Mayflower Senior Minister Budd Friend-Jones for a trip to the sacred sites in Turkey. Details here.

Ghost Ranch
Many Mayflower members take a trek to this summer mecca in northern New Mexico. For more info, visit www.ghostranch.org or contact Robin Keck at bigpictureframing@comcast.net.

August Family Camp at Pilgrim Point
Join other Mayflower families at Pilgrim Point Camp in Alexandria, MN, a beautiful camp operated by the Minnesota Conference of the UCC. For more information, visit www.pilgrimpoint.org.