St. Michael's Lutheran Church - Roseville, MN
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  • About Us
    • Welcome
    • Reconciling in Christ
    • New to St. Michael's?
    • Contact
    • Become a Member
    • Staff
    • Mission, Values
    • History
    • Gallery
    • Our Church Home
  • WORSHIP
    • Worship Schedule & What to Expect
    • Online Worship
    • Reimagining Worship Conversation
    • Holy Week
    • Music
    • Sacraments & Special Services >
      • Baptism
      • Marriage
      • Funerals
  • Education
    • Adult Education >
      • Religion in Life
      • Faith In Daily Life
      • Thursday Morning Bible Study
      • DEI Matters
      • Women's Circle
      • Desserters II Book Club
    • Confirmation
    • Sunday School
    • Youth Group
  • Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
    • Children Ministries
    • Middle School
    • Confirmation >
      • Confirmation Retreat
    • High School
  • OUTREACH
    • Local >
      • Habitat for Humanity
    • Youth Service Learning Trips
    • Global >
      • Guatemala Partnership
    • Caring Ministries
  • Giving
    • Building in Faith Serving in Grace
    • Give Today
    • Why We Give
    • Stewardship
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Fellowship
    • Women's Retreat
    • Patio Series
    • Intergenerational
    • Holden Village

2025 Summer Patio Series

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How We Learn to be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by
​Mariann Edgar Budde

Join the St. Michael's women for the Summer Patio Series, a time for small group connection and conversation! For five sessions this summer, small groups will gather to discuss How We Become Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington

Bishop Budde became a household name after her homily from the 2025 Inaugural Prayer Service at the National Cathedral went viral. Her 2023 book gives insight into how we push past our fears and act with strength and clarity through difficulty. 
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"Bishop Mariann Budde weaves themes of life, scripture, and service into a journey of bravery that you do not want to miss." - Edward W. Beal, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine. 

Small groups will meet 5 times over the course of the summer on either Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday evenings. The small group sign up and discussion guides for each meeting will be listed below. 

A kick-off party will be held on June 8th  at 6:00 p.m. at Sue Thompson's home in Shoreview (bring your swimsuit if you want to take a dip in the pool!)
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 Please contact the church office for Sue's address. 
How to  join a small group:
  1. Use the sign up links below or wait to join a group at the kick off party. Small group sizes are intentionally sized so that meaningful conversation is possible. 
  2. ​Commit to your small group throughout the summer. Book reading is only part of the goal for this patio series - relationship building is the core of small groups, so prioritizing your group's meeting throughout the summer is essential!​
  3. Questions? Contact Pastor Ali
Sunday Evening Small Group
Sunday Sign Up
Wednesday Evening Small Group
Wednesday Sign Up
Thursday Evening Small Group
Thursday Sign Up

Small Group Book Overview
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Session 1  - Intro + Chapter 1
Session 2 - Chapters 2 + 3
Session 3 - Chapters 4+ 5
Session 4 - Chapter 6
Session 5 - Chapter 7 + Epilogue

Discussion Guides

Kick-Off Party Discussion Guide
File Size: 1033 kb
File Type: pdf
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Session 1 Discussion Guide
File Size: 1029 kb
File Type: pdf
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Session 2 Discussion Guide
File Size: 1034 kb
File Type: pdf
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Session 3 Discussion Guide
File Size: 1037 kb
File Type: pdf
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Session 4 Discussion Guide
File Size: 1019 kb
File Type: pdf
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Session 5 Discussion Guide
File Size: 1013 kb
File Type: pdf
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St. Michael's Lutheran Church
1660 West County Road B
Roseville, MN 55113
651-631-1510

Worship Service Times
September through May:
Sunday 10:00 a.m. &
Wednesday 6:10 pm.
                          (7:00 p.m. in Lent)

June through August:
Sunday 10:00 a.m. &
Monday 7:00 p.m. (except holidays)
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​St. Michael's ELCA is a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. 


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