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Micah 6:8 Justice and Mercy Fund
    01.28.26 | News | Articles

    Dear Friends, Throughout these last weeks, when our hearts have been heavy, weary and wondering where to turn or what to do, I received this email from the Dakotas/Minnesota Methodist Foundation which spoke into some of those spaces. The...


    FMSC Superbowl Subs Fundraiser
      01.16.26 | News | Articles | Giving Articles

      Superbowl Sunday is coming up on February 8 and no matter if you are team football or team commercials, we can all be team food for a good cause! This spectacular sandwich fundraiser sale features an array of mouthwatering subs.  Every...



      Feed My Starving Children MobilePack 2026
        12.23.25 | Articles | FMSC | Finance

        Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack Event  April 16-18, 2026 Every year millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, and under-nutrition. Today, hunger still causes nearly half of deaths in...


        Food Drive
          11.03.25 | News | Articles | Giving Articles

          The Spirit of God is among us as we endeavor to work to help our neighbors in need.  Cross Winds is sponsoring a food drive and we are asking everyone to help in as many ways as you can. We will gather and disperse food donations to...


          2025 Stewardship - Counterculture
            10.14.25 | News | Articles | Finance

             “Counterculture” – Our Stewardship Series on Faithful Living and Generous Giving Our world is full of messages about success, security, and status. We’re told to hold tightly, accumulate more, and measure our value...


            2025 Poinsettia Orders
              10.14.25 | News | Articles

              It is time to place orders for Holiday Poinsettias to beautify our sanctuary or your home.  Plants will be available for pick up Sunday, December 21 or following the 10pm Christmas Eve Service.  Order deadline November 5. Order Form


              Cross Winds Family Movie Nights
                10.14.25 | News | Children | Articles | Youth

                Come as you are and enjoy a fun evening with friends and family! Once a month on Friday night, the church will host a movie night at 6:30. Dinner is on us, and of course, there will be popcorn and plenty of snacks. Feel free to bring your...


                Bishop's response to school shooting
                  09.02.25 | Resources | Articles

                  Beloved in Christ, News of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis during morning Mass has left us heartbroken, shaken, and searching for words. Violence in a place devoted to worship, learning, and safety pierces...


                  Welcome Pastor Dianne Ciesluk
                    05.28.25 | News | Articles

                    With honor, we share the intention of Bishop Lanette Plambeck to appoint the Reverend Dianne Ciesluk as the pastor of Cross Winds United Methodist Church in Maple Grove. Acting on behalf of the congregation, the Cross Winds UMC Staff Parish...


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