Good Samaritan UMC

“Shake it off” is a classic Biblical phrase also popularized in pop music culture by artists such as Florence and the Machine and Taylor Swift. How does the Biblical notion of “shaking the devil off your back” apply to our spiritual growth and how we manage anxiety today? Matthew 9: 35-38; 10: 1-15.

"Shake It Off" - June 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m. “Shake it off” is a classic Biblical phrase also popularized in pop...

Each healing story in the Gospels is unique. No one person is healed in exactly the same way by Jesus. As summer begins, how do we do our part to heal a broken world within? Readings: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.

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Turbulent times and Trinity Sunday. How does each aspect of God speak words of assurance, courage and protection to us now? How are we called to respond? Readings: Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13; Matthew 28: 16-20.

"With You Always" - May 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Turbulent times and Trinity Sunday. How does each aspect of God speak words of assurance, courage and protection to us now? How are we called to respond? R...

Pentecost is the annual celebration of the arrival of the Holy Spirit in a new way amongst God’s people. The Spirit arrives in wind and flame to all the known people of the Mediterranean basin at the time. All could understand one another, despite the different languages spoken.

A parishioner recently asked me, “What if the people couldn’t understand each other? I thought it was a very apt question for our time in history. Join us in person or online this Memorial Day weekend as we reflect on the Spirit’s movement and our calling to respond today.

Readings: Acts 2: 1-21

"Filled with the Spirit" - May 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Readings: Acts 2: 1-21 music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All righ...

On our annual Big Music Sunday, Pastor Max and Carey Shunksis, director of Good Sam music ministries, will speak on the power of music to connect people across generations. The service features all five of our music ensembles—Chancel Choir, both bell choirs and both bands. You won’t want to miss it! Readings: Psalm 121; Psalm 133 .

"Better Together" - May 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. On our annual Big Music Sunday, Pastor Max and Carey Shunksis, director of Good Sam music ministries will speak on the power of music to connect people acro...

On this sixth week of the Easter Season, we hear Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, who is our helper, advocate and comforter. How does the Spirit safeguard and sustain us to persevere amid adversity? In doing so, how do we bear witness to God’s love in action? Readings: John 14: 15-21.

"Spirit of Truth" - May 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. John 14: 15-21All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.

This week's lesson from John's Gospel is often read at funerals to comfort grieving loved ones. How might we hear Jesus' promises not only for the afterlife but here and now? Readings: Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16; John 14: 1-14.

Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina "A Place for You" - May 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.