Good Samaritan UMC Edina
@goodsamaritanumc.bsky.social
We are a progressive United Methodist Church that pledges our love and acceptance to all people, and especially those who have felt hurt or abandoned by the institutional church. Join services online at https://good.org/watch-sermon/sermon/
Join us in person (Edina, MN) or online (link in profile). All are welcome! #SafeSpaces #OnlineWorship
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Creating safe spaces 12-07-2025
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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December 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Join us in person (Edina, MN) or online (link in profile). All are welcome! #SafeSpaces #OnlineWorship
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We warmly invite you to join the Chancel Choir and Chancel Chimes for a beautiful evening of Lessons & Carols. Let’s celebrate together the hope and joy that Christmas brings!
All music streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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All music streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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Lessons and Carols - Dec 14, 2025, 4 p.m.
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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December 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
We warmly invite you to join the Chancel Choir and Chancel Chimes for a beautiful evening of Lessons & Carols. Let’s celebrate together the hope and joy that Christmas brings!
All music streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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All music streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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Sunday we focus on the annunciation. How did Mary's faith shape Jesus and his ministry? Readings: Isaiah 35:1-20, Luke 1: 47-55
All music streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved. #Onlineworship #ProgressiveChristianity
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All music streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved. #Onlineworship #ProgressiveChristianity
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"Fill the Hungry" - December 14, 2025, 10 a.m.
Mary sings her faith as the Angel Gabriel tells her she will bring Jesus into the world. How did Mary's faith shape Jesus and his ministry? Readings: Isaiah 35:1-20, Luke 1: 47-55
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December 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Sunday we focus on the annunciation. How did Mary's faith shape Jesus and his ministry? Readings: Isaiah 35:1-20, Luke 1: 47-55
All music streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved. #Onlineworship #ProgressiveChristianity
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All music streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved. #Onlineworship #ProgressiveChristianity
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Join the Good Samaritan congregation for our livestream in this second week of Advent. #OnlineWorship #ProgressiveChristianity
All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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"Prepare the Way." - Dec 7, 2025
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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December 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Join the Good Samaritan congregation for our livestream in this second week of Advent. #OnlineWorship #ProgressiveChristianity
All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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Good Samaritan reaffirms our 30-year commitment to being an open and affirming congregation, of being a "Reconciling Congregation" within the United Methodist denomination, welcoming all. #progressivechristianity
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Reaffirmation
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Good Samaritan reaffirms our 30-year commitment to being an open and affirming congregation, of being a "Reconciling Congregation" within the United Methodist denomination, welcoming all. #progressivechristianity
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Join us this Sunday when Pastor Max's message focuses how we show our gratitude by sharing what we have. #ProgressiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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"Grateful Living" - Nov 23, 2025
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Join us this Sunday when Pastor Max's message focuses how we show our gratitude by sharing what we have. #ProgressiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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All music reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under CCLI / CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
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Join us this Sunday, Nov 16, as the Good Samaritan UMC and Aldersgate UMC bell choirs and the Good Samaritan UMC Chancel Choir share their music in our livestreamed service at 10 am CST.
#ProgessiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
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#ProgessiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
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11/16/25
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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November 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Join us this Sunday, Nov 16, as the Good Samaritan UMC and Aldersgate UMC bell choirs and the Good Samaritan UMC Chancel Choir share their music in our livestreamed service at 10 am CST.
#ProgessiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
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#ProgessiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
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Join our livestream Sunday at 10 CST (set your clock back!) as we focus on the Beatitudes and celebrate All Saints' Day and the lives of Good Samaritan members who have died since last November.
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#ProgressiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
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#ProgressiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
Good Samaritan Livestream Worship - Nov 2, 2025
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Join our livestream Sunday at 10 CST (set your clock back!) as we focus on the Beatitudes and celebrate All Saints' Day and the lives of Good Samaritan members who have died since last November.
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#ProgressiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
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#ProgressiveChristianity #OnlineWorship
Spreading joy in the world with Good Samaritan UMC! #ProgressiveChristianity
October 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Spreading joy in the world with Good Samaritan UMC! #ProgressiveChristianity
You won’t want to miss this Sunday’s service featuring Aldersgate UMC's band, Faith Alive, and Good Samaritan UMC's band, Homeward Bound! If you can't join us in person, join us for the live stream at 10am on October 19!
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Good Samaritan Worship Live Stream, 10/19/25
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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October 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
You won’t want to miss this Sunday’s service featuring Aldersgate UMC's band, Faith Alive, and Good Samaritan UMC's band, Homeward Bound! If you can't join us in person, join us for the live stream at 10am on October 19!
youtube.com/live/-lgyf6F...
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The wisdom of Buddhist monk and activist Thich Nhât Hanh
August 7, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The wisdom of Buddhist monk and activist Thich Nhât Hanh
Our Steve Kumagai plays this sweet guitar tune by Duane Allman. Steve is leading music this Sunday, August 3rd, for In-Person Sanctuary Worship.
#guitarcover #acousticguitar #allmanbrothers
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#guitarcover #acousticguitar #allmanbrothers
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August 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Our Steve Kumagai plays this sweet guitar tune by Duane Allman. Steve is leading music this Sunday, August 3rd, for In-Person Sanctuary Worship.
#guitarcover #acousticguitar #allmanbrothers
ONE LICENSE #A-710821 & CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
#guitarcover #acousticguitar #allmanbrothers
ONE LICENSE #A-710821 & CCS License #12712. All rights reserved.
Good Samaritan and Aldersgate UMC's are coming together on Sunday August 3 on the Good Samaritan Campus at 10 am to worship together as one in communion. We hope you'll join us for this special time together! Live stream link in comments.
August 1, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Good Samaritan and Aldersgate UMC's are coming together on Sunday August 3 on the Good Samaritan Campus at 10 am to worship together as one in communion. We hope you'll join us for this special time together! Live stream link in comments.
Join us this Sunday Morning, July 27at 10 am for outdoor worship at Good Samaritan, where we’ll have a camp meeting atmosphere with Pastor Jim preaching and music by Homeward Bound! Our Amphitheater is behind our building adjacent to our lower parking lot. 5730 Grove St., Edina, MN 55436.
July 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Join us this Sunday Morning, July 27at 10 am for outdoor worship at Good Samaritan, where we’ll have a camp meeting atmosphere with Pastor Jim preaching and music by Homeward Bound! Our Amphitheater is behind our building adjacent to our lower parking lot. 5730 Grove St., Edina, MN 55436.
A different take on the story of Mary & Martha. What if it’s about finding balance between action and contemplation? What if it’s about focusing on our own internal faith journey rather than focusing on what others should be doing? Full sermon link is in the comments. #progressivechristianity
July 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
A different take on the story of Mary & Martha. What if it’s about finding balance between action and contemplation? What if it’s about focusing on our own internal faith journey rather than focusing on what others should be doing? Full sermon link is in the comments. #progressivechristianity
Make Me A Channel of Your Peace - Emma sings this beautiful hymn, whose text is attributed to the Prayer of St. Francis, set to music by Sebastian Temple. May we be channels of peace during these times. ☮️#peace #progressivechristianity #stfrancisassisi ONE LICENSE #A-710821 & CCS License #12712.
July 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Make Me A Channel of Your Peace - Emma sings this beautiful hymn, whose text is attributed to the Prayer of St. Francis, set to music by Sebastian Temple. May we be channels of peace during these times. ☮️#peace #progressivechristianity #stfrancisassisi ONE LICENSE #A-710821 & CCS License #12712.
This week’s online service: youtu.be/0Fb6JEllAvo?...
The Story of Mary & Martha: Being Present - Good Samaritan UMC Online 7/20/25
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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July 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This week’s online service: youtu.be/0Fb6JEllAvo?...
Pastor Jim talks about being OK with NOT knowing the way. #uncertainty #feelinglost #progressivechristianity
July 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Pastor Jim talks about being OK with NOT knowing the way. #uncertainty #feelinglost #progressivechristianity
How do we deal with change and the unexpected? Do we have the courage to get out of our boats and step into something new? Pastor Jim’s full sermon linked in the comments. #progressivechristianity #change #adaptation #courage #faith.
July 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
How do we deal with change and the unexpected? Do we have the courage to get out of our boats and step into something new? Pastor Jim’s full sermon linked in the comments. #progressivechristianity #change #adaptation #courage #faith.
Our Online Service for today
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“Time to Get Out of Your Boat” – 7/6/25 Good Samaritan Online Worship
YouTube video by Good Samaritan United Methodist Church Edina
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July 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Our Online Service for today
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Pastor Max on how we live fully into the gifts the Divine has given us in the time that we have.
#progressivechristianity #progressivechristian
#progressivechristianity #progressivechristian
July 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Pastor Max on how we live fully into the gifts the Divine has given us in the time that we have.
#progressivechristianity #progressivechristian
#progressivechristianity #progressivechristian
Wise words.
July 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Wise words.