This summer, two major projects—installing a fire-sprinkling system in the Sanctuary and other older parts of our building and replacing an air-conditioning unit—mean we cannot worship in this more than 100-year-old home to our faith community.

Fortunately, our friends at Temple Israel, led by Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, have generously offered to share their worship space with us from Sunday, June 30 to Sunday, August 18. [Driving directions to Temple Israel.]

Main entrance to Temple Israel, top, seen from its parking lot on Fremont Avenue, north of 24th Street; the historic entrance is visible from the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and 24th Street.

“For Temple Israel to offer their Sanctuary to us this summer is an amazing act of hospitality that reflects both the generosity of our Jewish friends as well as the long and warm relationship between our congregations,” says Senior Minister Jim Gertmenian. “We will approach this not just as a pragmatic solution to our need for worship space but also as an opportunity to deepen that relationship and grow in appreciation for one another’s traditions.”

Watch for details about parking and other logistics on this webpage, in the Bulletin Announcements and on our church Facebook page.
(revised from the May 2013 Flame)

Last updated: May 24, 2013